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thats-life- · September 2011

bunnings sell kale in small pots, i got 2 pots for under $7 !

ShelleyP · September 2011

Hi, Losing a loved one is hard enough in itself, add to that losing your sense of purpose and I can understand how devastating that must be for your BIL. Lots of loving healing thoughts are coming his way. I have only joined today and perhaps have posted my message in the wrong forum today. However having lost the most beauitful pure MIL to cancer I felt drawn to responding to your post.

luv_gardening · September 2011

Hi Shelley. Fortunately BIL is now taking his aunt out on trips and getting out to do the things he's been unable to do for more than a decade, so I guess he's finding a new life. So sorry to hear of your loss. Is your own diagnosis recent? Tell us about yourself. This is a friendship thread so we don't have any special subjects to stick to and you're very welcome to join us.

thats-life- · October 2011

joylieswithin...just wondering how you are going, and if all is ok I am picturing you devouring all the books you purchased recently. I have just started ' the emporer of all maladies' thought i would look at cancer from this oncologist's perspective, or the history of oncology...not sure if i like the 'beast' and 'evil' references, a bit 'dark ages' for me...but i will plow through the book, as i do all books I thought it was interesting that the first 'chemo' of sorts was the invention of an 'antifolate'..

I have been watching many docos on alt treatments too, reading much on the various options available. Im thinking i may try the gerson diet...

anyway, miss your presence here, and hope all is well in your world, n.

Hindsfeet · October 2011

Joy, I miss you too, friend Your balance to bco and elsewhere is needed.

luv_gardening · October 2011

Hi ladies, I've been trying to make some money so I decided to put everything else aside so I wouldn't be side tracked. After studying how to trade stocks and other markets many years ago, and deciding that shares are not my cup of tea, I've been following and occasionally trading forex (foreign currencies). Three weekends ago I just made a decision to go for it, starting with tiny, low risk trades.

I hope you're all doing well and I'll still be looking in during quiet periods.

Edited to remove some irrelevant details. Who would think someone would twist what I wrote to try to discredit me? This is personal information, not here for judgement or bullying.

Heidihill · October 2011

Sounds exciting, joylieswithin! I was thinking of getting into commodities trading. Like selling my gold and silver jewelry Wink .

luv_gardening · October 2011

LOL, I know nothing about commodities.

... Edited due to personal attacks. I never traded commodities but there's no reason why I shouldn't. Fortunately I risk less per trade than it cost me in fees alone to buy shares. The Stock Market is just too expensive and risky for me to bother trading it.

Kaara · October 2011

I use pots to grow my herbs as well as tomatoes over the summer in North Carolina. I do this because the rabbits and other animals don't come up on the deck. Never yet tried it in Florida in the winter, but it's warm here so maybe I could. I would have to research growing lettuce and kale...probably too hot, even in Fl winters. Kale is great, a lot like collard greens which I love, and they are so good for an anti cancer diet.

I never thought I would love gardening so much...was a business woman/city girl for so many years before I retired. I find it very comforting and rewarding to see things grow and thrive...kinda like kids, only the plants don't talk back! They quietly show you what they need with their leaves. All you have to do is pay attention and love them unconditionally.

Happy gardening!

ShelleyP · October 2011

Lol, could not remember my user name I finally log back in today sooo funny as it was my own. Prior to my diagnosis I worked from home in the morning, afternoons I work at a store. Since my surgery my energy levels have been disrupted so I am not in the right space to be of service to others. I continue to work in the afternoons but that has lost it's shine, it may be time to focus my energy elsewhere. Definitely going through a transition phase which is fine by me. I guess the gift cancer has given me is be open to change. Sounds good we will see! I am married with 3 adult children. I have just become a Nana to Mila who lights up my world. l love every opportunity I get to snuggle sing and have time with her. I really love witnessing my daughter blossom into the role of motherhood it is just delightful. I love to garden & sinking my hands into the soil, wearing gloves is a habit I am finding hard to get established. Anyways thats a little about me thanks for asking

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luv_gardening · June 2012

Hi all, I'm resurrecting this thread as there's nowhere else to just have a friendly chat where it isn't off topic.

My boys both graduated from college. The eldest has been working for over a year interstate. The other is still looking for work as companies in his industry mostly outsource to Asia. I start teaching him to drive this week now he's had a few professional lessons. He was travelling 6 hours a day to college so didn't have time to learn.

I heard last night that my little brother in England had laser surgery to regain his sight. Since he was tiny he was severely myopic, having to wear both glasses and contact lenses at the same time since the thickness of his prescription would be too heavy to wear. He stood on his porch this morning with no glasses or lenses and read a vehicle number plate from a distance of around 27 metres/yards. It's like a miracle to him. I'm so happy for him.

I hope you're all keeping well. Happy days!

KatRNagain92 · June 2012

Joy, that is fantastic news about your brother! Praise God!

Congrats on your two sons accomplishments. Wild that they don't know how to drive. Is that standard in Australia? They don't learn in high school? Actually, that sounds like a good plan. I'm not sure all 16 year olds belong behind the wheel of a car!

My youngest (19) is going to be starting her second year at University. She will officially move out in August...she lived in the dorms last year but came back home for the summer. Next term she will be sharing a town house with 3 lovely girls and she'll be taking her bedroom furniture leaving an empty room. Healthy birds leave the nest!

My oldest (24) is getting married in October and we are so blessed. They've been dating for 6 years and we couldn't have hand picked a better son-in-law. She has pretty much been planning this wedding for said 6 years (HA) but it's still fun to see it come together.

And, completely off-off topic, we've been having near drought conditions for the past month and this morning it appears that it will start pouring any moment! Whoohoo! Hope it rains and rains and rains!

luv_gardening · June 2012

Hi Kat, there isn't any off topic here, it's a friendship thread so chat away!

I think it's only in America that kids learn to drive at school. I don't know about Canada. In Australia and the UK they learn in their own time. Strange, there's an episode on The Big Bang Theory where they try to get Sheldon to learn to drive. So I guess his character didn't learn at school or forget how. My eldest son has been driving for years, since he was 17.

Your youngest and eldest are the same age as my two. I think the best part of parenting is seeing them achieve their goals and branch out into jobs, hobbies, relationships etc. I'm so pleased yours are doing so well. We're blessed that our two get on so well together. My own siblings have a tougher time getting on together but we're working on it.

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