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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited June 2014

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    and there's the screen porch....my haven :)

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2014

    SusieSweet, hands that can grow things are special indeed. Beautiful and peaceful :)

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  • Nettie1964
    Nettie1964 Member Posts: 759
    edited June 2014

    Just a little feel good video to get the week started!  Good morning ladies!

     

    http://youtu.be/zXuqqPh4PS4

     

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2014


    YoowhootwheresJwoohoo?

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited June 2014

    Tang - missed your post last night. In your pocket for last chemo. Death to those buggers. I agree I have no clue how people did chemo without our modern drugs/knowledge. I'd love to go back to a simpler time maybe the 50's but keep all our modern advances though maybe not all the electronic end. Hope you like your RO. Mine was very good but then again I kinda came/went with not any particular problems so not a great lot of contact with her. Would request her again if I/DH need any radiation tx though would rather not see her again unless at the bookstore or restaurant - you get my drift. Not sure I would even recognize her out socially so little contact.

    Loved the bridge ladies picture. How many of you got together? Not a thread I keep up with.

    2nd - I've never been able to post an animated image and I'm on desktop PC.

    Sassy without even reading my bet is yes Senna can be habit forming even though it is a "natural" product. Why not, isn't just about every other laxative. But if you can't poop habit forming is good. Then again If you take away the cause of the constipation and then can't wean off lax. that's a different matter. I had a prof. in college (biology maybe) who said eating was a habit but a life sustaining one. Always thought that was funny. So if you look at habits that way most anything is. But I don't think I could read for 2 days on Senna.

    Yeppers - falls. I fell stepping over the vacuum. I think my ankle joints don't bend well and so I don't pick my feet up. That and I had on slippers. But my balance has always been crappy. I did (and need to start again) exercises on tape or TV (anyone remember Gilad?) and balance improved. I'm the kind that can run into a doorway frame every time.

    Awe Nettie I loved the fawn rescue. Smart lady and very calming touch. Hope mama deer waiting in the brush.

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited June 2014

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    Morning all.  Susan, cute sweater. I have one project going but haven't touched it in a couple months. Will have to get back to it. I have been sewing, got 2 dresses done over the weekend. Need to make a couple more and start altering a couple, they're starting to really bag on me. Love your yard. Wish mine had flowers but not this year.

    SAS, glad you're back! Congrats on the Board appt. that's a nice coup. Sorry the mods got you they should have allowed a final posting so people wouldn't worry.   

    Teka, I know you said 4th of July, but I'm running out of coffee!!

    Tang, yeah for the last chemo.  We should all have a pocket party this week while you recoup. Get your mind off it! 

    Have a doc appt this morning to check out a weird mole. Should be nothing. 

    BBL

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  • gardengumby
    gardengumby Member Posts: 7,305
    edited June 2014

    SAS - So glad to see you.

    Susan, I love your yard.  I don't think mine will be worthy of pics until next year, we'll see later in the season, though.  It's coming along, but I'm not a nice neat planner like you.  I see a plant that I like, buy it, and then try to figure out where it should go.  I did plant 2 boysenberries and 6 grapevines last week.  Hopefully most of them will grow.  Once they do, in the summer they will provide additional privacy (I planted them along out back and side fences), then in the autumn, some sweetness.  :)  Well, the boysenberries will provide their sweetness in the summer.   The people who used to live here apparently had lithadora planted everywhere, as there is a VERY think mat of roots that covers the entire garden area - and lithodora springs up hither and yon.  Getting through the roots and removing them has been a challenge, but I'm slowly but surely cleaning the area out.  Once the roots are gone, the soil seems to grow things quite well.  This is my first place ever that had inground sprinklers.  I'm slowly getting the broken ones fixed.  Really like it though, as I'm not fond of hauling hoses around.

    Tang - hope all went well with you.

    My memory has now failed - but waving around to everyone else.  :)

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited June 2014

    2nd, What browser are you using? I can't even copy from one place in a post to another place. I did photos in the past until they upgraded and provided "features".

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited June 2014

    Ohhh love all the pictures. 

    I want to share a few too. Places I wish I visit 

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2014


    Smarrty, I have an opinion on the cruelty related to the ban. In a place that expresses care for the emotional well being of members. I was banned from contact. The mods were watching to see if I made contact. They saw everyone's concern. Members throughout BCO become emotionally involved. When someone disappears, it's emotional and physically painful. The disregard for your concern was cruel. We don't live or breathe in a vacuum. We are committed to each other.

    But what I learned is freedom of speech does not exist here or in any forum moderated arena. I was shocked to learn this. As in anything else that I've studied, I learned allot. 

    I've said my piece, so let there be peace.

    Thanks re: the NRC committee. Even if I don't end up doing anything b/c of unforeseen physical problems, it's very nice to know they have my notes on the subject. The HELL of RAI131 will be made easier for those that follow.  It may even have an application to taking of other kinds of chemo's that are excreted through the urinary system. There's lots of research ahead. The NRC is committed to doing it.  COOL.

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  • dutchiris
    dutchiris Member Posts: 855
    edited June 2014

    Susan....Did you use cedar for container/retaining wall?  Is it lined with anything?  You have a beautiful yard and porch.

    Chevy...I like your yard as well.  I'm trying to find things to repurpose in my container garden.  I get carried away buying things for projects.

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2014

    littlegoats. LOL. I agree too much reading on poop. Never ever found a sentence that said Senna could be habit forming. But after some 60 articles and PubMed abstracts, I did find a study that said that the "Haustral folds were decreased". Yikes! Then had to study what a haustral fold was. There is no simple definition, but explaining outcome will help. The haustral fold helps to propel stool forward. If stool can't be propelled forward, it interferes with pooping. Therefore, if haustral folds are decreased,  constipation and it's worst form of the problem obstipation can occur.

    OH CHIT! That raises a question is the severe constipation /obstipation caused by long term narcotic use from their affect on the nervous innervation to the colon, or are there physical changes. Well, since I've only seen obstipation in heavy, heavy narcotic users, I will leave that question alone.  See I can think of other things. Getting better :)

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2014

    Tang I know you were scheduled for sx. What happened? The post I read was that you were scheduled for a clean out of the area. Did this happen or is it still to be done? Chemo? What up? The question for your docs "Does healing of a wound/incision occur with chemo treatment?"

    Enerva-- What happened with your redo? I met a relatives wife who works for a PS near Oshawa.  She said that the PS's in Canada aren't real interested in reconstruction b/c of the Canadian reimbursement system. I didn't quite understand the whole thing, but thought you might.

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  • tangandchris
    tangandchris Member Posts: 1,855
    edited June 2014


    Hey ya'll!! I'm home from last chemo and feeling good :) I know I'm on an emotional high right now, I still can't believe I finished that crap! I met with RO this morning and I like her. She took time to talk about what and why we were doing the radiation and explained a little of how it works. I'll have 6 1/2 weeks....33 sessions I think it comes out to.

    Sas-I had the surgery a week ago monday. The doctors think that my healing is coming along well and that the hope is chemo will not interfere with with it. I always feel sort of like when it comes to chemo, it is all very iffy. Is this normal or just my doctor? The surgery removed 15 cm's of tissue/crap from my chest wall that was casuing an ecapsulation(not sure if this the right terminology) of fluid over and over again. The good news is the psuedomonas was isolated to that area and not gotten into my blood stream. I'll be taking antibiotics until wedensday, possibily another week as well. I can tell that the area is looking and feeling much better. I didn't realize just how much pain I was in until I stopped having pain...make sense?

    So, last chemo.....what a crazy time this has been. Thanks to everyone for putting up with my whiny arse!

    Oh and I love the backyard pics! I want to work in my yard when all of this is done. ((hugs))

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited June 2014

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    Yay Tang jumping for joy that your done with chemo. 33 rads tx is pretty much the standard. Like I said b4 it's just getting it done, slogging there and back. Some reward themselves with a weekly treat. Doesn't have to be expensive/elaborate. A Starbucks if you never do it, a fancy ice cream cone. I know a lady on another thread who ordered a bracelet a week. I used a countdown calendar to mark off the day. Brought donuts to the techs on last day.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2014

    Chit, had a nice long post, and it disappeared! Difficult enough thinking what to say the first time...

    Tang, so very happy for you! DONE with chemo, hooty-hoot! Brought some favors for the party: 

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    Even had a dancing owl, but they're not dancing now (it anyone knows what I'm doing wrong please let me know) 

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    better post before I lose this too

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2014

    Thanks everyone for the lovely pix of your yards! I think this includes Blessings, Susan and Chevy, my apologies to anyone I've forgotten.

    Sorry, but my brain is fried. 10 hours job searching.

    Hoping everyone has a great week! I need a cold drink

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited June 2014

                                         Tangarang


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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2014


    Tang what an ordeal. Your remarks re:the pain, so true. I'm amazed every day that what I used to consider normal pain is gone. Like a weight is lifted. Very nice. Happy for you that part is gone. Glad it didn't get in the blood stream.  Chemo and Rads can interfere with healing. You've already seen what chemo can do. How much time to rads? Congratulations Sweetie on finishing chemo :)

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited June 2014

    Sharon....yes the raised beds are cedar as yes they are lined to hold the dirt in but the moisture can go through.

    So happy you r done tang..almost home..down the last stretch now :)

    Smaarty, I wish I could work my sewing machine. I can sew....but can't work the machine without help..lol I don't think it likes me. But I love to knit and do crafty projects. My daughter had an outdoor wedding last year in my friends backyard. I had so much fun making stuff for it. Projects keep my mind busy..that's a good thing

    Cami, hope u r feeling better 

    FBB hope you r feeling better too

    2nd, hope you find a job soon !  And I hope you got some food and some fluids !!

    Hi everyone else

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2014


    Goodnight Owlies, sleep well, sassy

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited June 2014

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    good night...sleep tight...sweet dreams

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2014

    I am days behind in reading.  I know that the Sassafrass is back and Tang is done with chemo.  Yippee!

    It looks like my biopsy will be on 6/27.  I'm taking vast quantities of meds to keep from worrying.  Lalalalala.

    P

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2014

    Susan, beautiful sweater!

    Enerva, glad you're back! Saw some of your handiwork on another thread, very pretty!

    Phyllidontworryitwillallbeok, the waiting is the hard part, try to keep your mind busy. Meds help. 

    Happy Tuesday!

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited June 2014

    Good morning

    Phylotakeallkindsofdrug just take whatever u need, When ever we wait for results it' like wearing an ankle monitor and u'r trapped oops u know what that's like.

    Sas u'll never catch up anyway none of us remember anything we wrote anyway. So just keep up with what's going on now, that's hard enough.

    If u read Chevy's posts u won't understand one thing that's going on so if u are going to read back just ignor ours cuz we say a lot of nothing useful and it's a big waste of time. See Chevy it's not just u, (altho it mostly is)

    Weather is on watch for a couple of hours, don't like that at all. So I hope nothing happens anywhere.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited June 2014

    Nope Cam, nothing happenin' nowhere!   I found this picture of the exact camera they will be using for you tomorrow!  I didn't think it would "fit" at first, but this is the only one around....  You also have to pick up a few flash-bulbs, and then have the pictures developed.... but if you or they aren't in any hurry, it doesn't matter...

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    Don't worry miss Phylliwithstufftoworryabout....  Just call them and tell them that is too long to wait, and you therefore, don't want to!  Then they will call your superior warden person and tell to you go stuff it.

    Now all the rest of you guys, just stay out of trouble.....  I know that's somewhat inane, but it is my wish! 

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2014

    Yes mom ,sorry mom, I'll behave. Now can we play? Sassy

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited June 2014

    Yes, you rowdy little Sasster!  I'll just have to send you to your room, until you promise me you will behave....  But I'll leave your door open, and bring you chocolate cokes and Gold-fish to munch on..... 

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited June 2014

    still not buying onto those choc cokes.......now a root beer float would be just fine :)

    Philly...I forgot what the biopsy is at?  Where r they looking?

    Cami...good luck tomorrow :)

    Morning all...of to work I go....hi ho, hi ho 

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited June 2014

    Phillyiswaiting, damn girl, I wish you did not have to wait another 10 days. I would be taking helperfeelgoodwhatever also. We all will be rocking & rolling in your pockets, paintball guns loaded. 

    Susan, what do you do for work? The sweater is precious. What patience you must have. 

    Cami, is that itsty bitsy teeny tiny camera ( NOT Chevys, that she is still using for chickens & pole night ) capable of removing cells? Is that the goal? I would need to be "sleeping", they knocked me out for the port removal. Twilight drugs. We will be in your pockets, I will have my eyes shut the whole time, maybe they can knock me out. 

    FiercestBlue, sorry to hear you are dealing with trauma/drama.....that always brings us down, exhausting & upsetting. Hope it resolves itself. 

    Off to lunch with some ol' work buddies & then golf tonight. It's cold & windy here....so I will be in long underwear & wind pants. Supposed to get up to 90s by Friday. 

    BBL.....have a good one......

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