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My husband used the tennis ball on the back

Macatacmv, at another time I would probably appreciate the photo, but right now I'm not feeling very friendly to anything to do with snow. It very rarely snows in Jerusalem, and when it does it's usually Jan/Feb, not Dec. So of course today was the beginning of a big snowstorm there. Yep, the day I'm supposed to have my PET scan. Since I come from outside the city we left early. We figured we'd use public transportation since it would be easier than driving. We got to the hospital without any problems and then were told that they didn't know if they could do the scan since the radioactive material used comes from another hospital and the driver was on the way, stuck, and didn't know what would be (they had tried calling me to warn me but I'd already left by then). We waited for a long time and then found out that the driver couldn't get through at all, the police had closed the roads from there due to accidents (more than 1 on that road!) and icy conditions. So back home we went - or tried to. Almost no public transportation in the city, and no intercity buses at all. Fortunately a neighbor of mine works in the city and we were able to connect to get a ride home with her. Yeah, some connection - we walked more than an hour to get to where she was; road conditions in the city were too problematic for her to come get us. Fortunately, the "snowstorm" would never get that name in Toronto, where people would just say, "It's snowing". It wasn't too cold and there was no wind, so most of the way the walk was OK (I held onto DH's arm since it was slippery). At one point, though, my boots reached critical mass and my feel started to get wet. Not fun. Boy was I glad to get home.

The storm is still going on now and getting much worse. Apparently it's the worst storm Jerusalem's had in 50 years. This follows the warmest November the country has had in 60 years.

Leah

Leah, That is really too bad. I'm sure you were all ready for the scan, and then to have it cancelled. Not to mention cold walks in the snow. That's what it's like here when it snows. No one can get anywhere and the hills are too slippery to drive. I'm glad you were able to get back home.

Kathy, I hope the Christening went well. Could everyone stand up? (except maybe the baby.)

Leah, I hope everything has calmed down by now. Hopefully, your scan will be rescheduled soon.

We are getting another storm today. But since we are in the NE, we treat it like any other day. Also being on an island the snow does not last long, so usually disappears before it turns that ugly gray color.

I had to laugh when I was picking out my Christmas tree, I didn't brake in time to make a turn and skidded abit, so I just pretended I was heading for the other entrance around the corner. (I grew up in FL, but have learned to drive in the snow since I have lived here for 30 years)

I'm back to using a pillow behind my back. Tennis ball belt was not comfortable. It was funny, in the sleep study report they said if I qualified for sleep apnea treatment to let them know. Aren't they the ones who should let me know? Oh well, I have lost 5 lbs so far!!

Chrissy, I have a grill/griddle that size, too, but I didn't/don't like cleaning it.  It's supposed to be nonstick but the "nonstickness" isn't the best.

Leah, everything stops here in the south USA when it snows.  The schools are usually shut down.  What unfortunate timing for you.

I ordered travelsox today for that long airplane trip from CA to AUS in January.  I also downloaded 7 library books on my Kindle to bring along for reading.  Our departure date, Jan. 9, is getting closer! 

Hi everybody. 

I noticed it is Marybe's birthday this week. It popped up on my computer. She was really a great lady wasn't she? 

I go to physical therapy, the car accident on Sept 3 really did a number on my thorasic spine. I think the pt is helping some but the pain in my thorasic spine really hurts so bad that I cant go anywhere. 

I thought you all might like to know that Anne from the But Doctor I hate Pink blog is in the Best Health blogs contest again. She can win $1,000. to put toward her sones college education. Here is the url http://www.healthline.com/health/best-health-blogs-contest It takes me about 10 seconds to vote once a day. There are 33 days left. Ann is off of chemo because it was killing her bone marrow. She sleeps a lot these days and some days finds it too much to post a little items asking for votes. Her son graduates this year and it is her goal to be there. Anne was Cool Breeze on here. After she became stage 4 she stopped posting much here. Anne offers lots of encouragement to other BC women.

Christmas really snuck up on this year. I still have to wrap and mail a few presents. 

Our weather here is very grey with lots of Fog. Seattle area winter. 

DGD is 3 now and has this crazy vocabulary. Yesterday she was trying to explain something to me and I misunderstood her. She responded "specifically I was talking about _ _ _ _ ."   specifically, at three?   

Have a good Christmas, 

Love Gingerbrew

I picked a hard time of year to diet, but am hanging in there. Went to a cookie swap last night, but only ate 3 cookies and gave the bag I brought home to the men painting the inside of my house. 

The cookie swap was my local BC support group. We laughed so hard!!!!! We share so honestly there. We cried a little too. But it was mostly us laughing about boob blow outs and such. A lot like here. 

Congrats on the smart kids getting degrees and into university.  We just swell up with pride when our kids do well, don't we?

sas

Oh I do miss those women. Apple and I had a special connection; we were on the Stage III boards at the same time and then moved to Stage IV at about the same time.

I had the PET scan on Tues. I should get the answers this week. I know there's progression (TMs are up and they're pretty reliable for me) but the question is how much and where. New tx will be Faslodex if there's not too much progression or chemo (don't know which one) if there's a lot of progression. Obviously I'm hoping for Faslodex.

Leah

Wow, so many posts here!  Great!

Ginger, hope PT helps you more soon.  Back pain is so miserable.  Congrats to DD, and the gold bracelet sounds perfect.  Vocabularies of grandchildren are amazing, and I think how they develop is based on how others speak to them.  "Specifically", what a huge word for a 3 year old!

Alyson, so glad you proved everyone wrong and are still around to tell the tale!  i know I consider myself fortunate to know you.  

Chrissy, outstanding GS you have there!  Congrats to him too.  Thanks for asking about DH's colonoscopy.  It went well, nothing found, and not due for another 10 years.  Both of us slept a lot that afternoon!

Leah, I so hope for not much progression for you.  Hope your snow situation is better now, too.

Carole, don't beat yourself down about the chocolate.  You're doing great, and as my father used to say, " when you're dieting, it does you good to have something you shouldn't every now and then".  And I too loved Michelle.

Chabba, Marybe was always one of the kindest people on these boards, so kind to everyone.  She is and always will be missed.  I sometimes think of Tim and "Daddy" and wonder how they're doing.  I also miss Isabella, and Melissa (Still Vertical").  

DGD is better and will be coming to the big Christmas party (the one we're hosting) for DH's family, but now DGS#1 is sick.  Hopefully DS and DGS#2 will come tomorrow, but DIL and her mother will probably stay home.  We're ready, I guess.  Turkey's cooked and dressing is ready to be baked in the morning, cake is made, and all that remains is gravy and DH's mushroom pie.  Tables ready at church too.  Everyone else will show up with side dishes, desserts, and someone's bringing a ham.  I'll be glad when this is over!!  Then it's on to DGS#2's birthday on Sunday.  

Have a good weekend, everyone.

Kathy

Merry Christmas to all of  you. I hope your time with friends and family is filled with peace and joy. 

Love Ginger

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!! 

I get a day off from my diet! Thanks Santa!

Chrissy, it's Ducky....I have a question...for you.....do you remember the name of the thread we jumped from when you started your new thread....would have  been in 2011......checked through, but nothing seemed familiar.....

Have not talked lately, but remember you always..also Carole, SoCalLisa and her beautiful pictures...and your adorable baby in the Avatar.....

Hope you had a great holiday......and hope your memory is better then mine...."thanks Chrissy...will check back...your still in my favorites...I remember being one of the first people on your thread when you started it.....you gave a newcomer some great advice that eased my fears.......hope I remembered to thank you......if not..thanks girlfriend.....".hugs