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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited November 2014

    Here we are 26 Miles across the sea. Santa Catalina is waiting for me. 🎶🎶🎶🎶With our middle son and our daughter in law. Hope for better weather tomorrow. Our boat ride over was smooth. 🌙🌛🏄🏊⛵⛵

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited November 2014

    Hi girls!  Just sitting around doing absolutely nothing today........I have a thick head and the sneezes so I think I'm in for a cold........blah!!!!!  I blame it on our weather at the moment as it can't  make up it's mind if it want to be hot or cold......did I tell you I hate this change of season crap?  I put an extra blanket on the bed because it's cold then I get too hot and the next night we are sleeping with the ceiling fans going as it's too hot for anything.......guess I know why I'm getting a cold......lol.

    I finally finished that snowflake blanket, it ended up a little larger that I planned .........it fits my king size bed as a throw........yes I said king size, I sort of got a little carried away with all those hexagons......lol.  This is it on the bed.

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    Nancy that little house looks wonderful all lit up!  It's taken awhile but I'm sure you are excited to have it done and ready for occupation!  Hot damn girl!  I would have thought the dentist would have done a root canal before placing the crown!  I hope you get done with all of the dental problem soon.

    Leah what a dear you have for a hubby!  As much as I know my hubby cares for me, he would certainly not carry that much juice for over a kilometer!  You really are spoilt and deservedly so.........it's really good that he is so thoughtful.

    Wilsie you are right, if it's not one thing it's another but I do hope the Cipro doesn't prevent your colonoscopy.

    Kathy, all I can say is 'saved by the rain!'........lol.......I know Halloween is celebrated in some parts here but not in my small town.......or at least no one knocked on my door......lol.  I didn't see anything on the notice boards to say that the kids would be out and about so I'm assuming it didn't happen.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend all!

    Love n hugs.   Chrissy

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited November 2014

    kathy, it is funny how some neighborhoods get so overrun with kids and some get no one. I guess it has to do with safety and location. Here they block off roads around downtown and just let the kids roam  with no fear of cars. There was a sign up  in the grocery store last week asking people to donate bags of candy to the people in those neighborhoods to help off set the cost. The only "kids" I had here were my DD and her friends on their way to a bar for a party. 

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    yep that's my DD with the liquid libation in hand. It is going to be interesting living next door to her. She will feel freer without being right in my house, but I am a noisy neighbor. It might be hard to keep my nose outta being pressed to the window. 

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited November 2014

    crissy I love love love the snowflake throw. It looks great on your bed! 

    Yes, I am sick and tired of having pain in my mouth and yes the dentist should have referred me to another doctor that could have done the root canal at the same time. I don't think my regular dentist does those, he is now on an extended "vacation". There are some rumors around that he has some legal issue, I thought it was health related. (but I think everything is health related) So I am going to a new dentist in town, that can do most procedures without sending us off island. Now I just have to wait until Monday afternoon. I went to my pcp this week and she very strongly encouraged me to get this taken care of, I just always think I am a whimp and it is going to get better. But the constant pain is really getting to me.

    Lisa, enjoy your sojourn out to sea. Have fun with your family. 

    Today is not a great day for a boat ride here. The wind is howling and the rain is coming down, but the boats run anyway.

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited November 2014

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

    Oh Lisa, rub it in!

    Crissy, I love the snowflake. And for a king bed? I'm really impressed. I have a king also and have never made anything for it.

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited November 2014

    Mac, I love the Halloween picture with the glowing doggy eyes!  It's really neat.  Sorry about the dental problems.  I can empathize since I've had my share of procedures, including implants. 

    I don't "do" trick or treat.  There aren't many houses on our street and we're set back from the street.  It's kind of a rural atmosphere.  After being stuck with candy for several years, I don't turn on the outside lights.  The churches all have parties for the kids and the schools do, too. 

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  • Wilsie2
    Wilsie2 Member Posts: 441
    edited November 2014

    I have colon cancer now  will have to wait a few days to know if it's primary. Maybe I am still stupid from the anesthesia, but at least I may have some options where that treatment is concerned. I have known something was wrong since May. Another case of having to stamp your feet to get something followed up on. I will have to wait to see how far it has advanced. Guess I am getting used to bad news.

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

    ((((((Wilsie)))))) Sorry to hear that. Hope your options are good.

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited November 2014

    oh wilsie, I am so sorry. Hopefully it is early stages and there are lots of treatment options. Glad you stuck to your guns and got that scope!

    I finally got my root canal yesterday. It was one of the most painful things I have ever been through. the tooth was "hot". So it wouldn't numb. The doc finally put a shot of Novocaine right into the nerve. I thought I was going to have to be scraped off the ceiling. But today I woke up with no aching pain and I can drink cold liquids again. So the ends justified the means I guess, but at one point I was telling him just to yank it. 

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited November 2014

    Wilsie, I am so sorry about your bad news.  I hope you can get treatment and have a positive outcome. 

    Mac, the root canal experience sounds horrible.  Glad you're free of pain now. 

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited November 2014

    Oh Wilsie............Thank goodness you pushed to have the colonoscopy done!  Certainly not the result we were all hoping for but a result it is and now for the treatment side of things.  Did the doc say how much?  Regardless, I'm sure you will be preparing for surgery and then another lot of chemo.  We are here for you, whether it is a met or a primary, so when you need to let it all out, we have many collective ears and a wealth of arms to hold you.

    Nancy, you made me cringe as you were describing your  experience at the dentist!! OUCH!!!  So happy that you have woken pain free and that is the bonus of having the gumption to sit in a dentist chair to begin with.  Well done you!!

    I had a lovely day yesterday at our Annual Melbourne Cup Race Luncheon........loads of fund and lots of laughs and a lovely lunch to boot.

    Take care all!

    Love n hugs.  Chrissy

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited November 2014

    Wilsie, so sorry about that latest news..hugs to you

    Mac, that tooth sounds horrid!!

    I took a usual walk today

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    I never know what  I will see

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited November 2014

    Lisa, outstanding pictures!  You are a fine photographer.

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited November 2014

    Thanks Carole, it is always nice to have neat things to photograph

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited November 2014

    Lisa, love your pics, they somehow exude sunshine............just beautiful!

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  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,539
    edited November 2014

    Wilsie, I'm so sorry about your news.  Hopefully you'll get a plan and can get it in motion very quickly.  Hugs and love to you.

    LIsa, I'm amazed at what you see on your walks.  It sure doesn't look like that around here this time of year!  This group of photos is just outstanding.

    Nancy, your description of your ordeal makes me shiver.  So glad it's better now and also that you didn't loose the tooth.  I've gone to the same dentist for over 20 years, love him and his staff, but still cringe every time.  You're a brave woman!

    Election's over, results in NC are in, and now the nasty campaign ads will stop.  Thank goodness!

    Kathy

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  • Wilsie2
    Wilsie2 Member Posts: 441
    edited November 2014

    Thanks to all for your support and well wishes.  I guess it just hasn't sunk in yet, because I feel calm acceptance. I am just a little anxious about what the treatment will be, my onc seems totally against any kind of surgery.  

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited November 2014

    Wilsie, please make sure you explore all your options for treatment and if necessary, get a second opinion.  I know right now you are a little numb and having been dx with cancer before gives you the strength to be where you are now........calm acceptance is good but at some point the flood will come.  We are here for you, every step of the way.

    Love n hugs.   Chrissy

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  • Wilsie2
    Wilsie2 Member Posts: 441
    edited November 2014

    Thank for your words of wisdom, Chrissy.  I went to MDAnderson for 2nd opinion first time, and will probably do that again.  We don't know if it's primary colon cancer, or if it's bc mets. Once we know that, there will be treatment decisions to be made.  During the lull, I do feel calm and not in panic mode, my dd is bout to worry herself into a,breakdown  wilsie

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  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 4,308
    edited November 2014

    Great big hugs Wilsie. 

    Lisa I love your flowers and birds. It is late spring here and this is my offering from my garden must get my camera out so these are simple photos from my phone.

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited November 2014

    Lovely

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited November 2014

    Gorgeous flowers, Alyson.  Thank you for sharing them. 

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited November 2014

    Wilsie our kids worry themselves silly when there is a problem with their moms and that is out of love, fear and a sense of helplessness on their part.  If they would move mountains to make their mom all better they would..........just shows how much she loves you.  I'm assuming that the doc took a biopsy when doing the colonoscopy and you are waiting on those results to give you the right path to follow for treatment.  It's such a hard time to get through.  Sending you huge ((((((((hugs))))))))).

    Aly I'm hoping some of those flowers are still out when I get there in a couple of weeks!  I getting so excited I can hardly wait......lol.

    Off to get a manicure, my treat to me.....lol.  

    Love n hugs to all!     Chrissy

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

    Alyson, Beautiful flowers. Your garden must be lovely.

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  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,539
    edited November 2014

    Alyson, love your photos!  Makes me want to sit in your garden every morning to take in the beauty.

    Didn't know we could post photos from cell phones here.  Do you have to upload them to the computer first or can you just post like on FB?

    Kathy

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited November 2014

    Kathy you can just post them straight to FB.......easy peasy.

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  • QCA
    QCA Member Posts: 1,539
    edited November 2014

    Chrissy, yes it's easy to post them on Facebook and I sometimes do.   But can you post them on this forum from a cell phone?  If so, I've never seen how to do that here.

    You know I'm notoriously dense about posting photos here!

    Kathy

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited November 2014

    My phone is an older android.  I can read bc.org forums on it but can't post.  The weird thing is that I can post on FB.  I'm due for a new phone in Dec.  It should be an improvement.  We're thinking of changing from Verizon to AT&T.  We've had some annoying issues with Verizon and are irritated with them!  So we'll punish them by changing to AT&T! 


     

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited November 2014

    I find that I can share a photo to Facebook and then copy from FB onto this board. I have to be where the photo is the only thing on screen tho to copy. Easier on a bigger screen but doable on my phone. It's all about the process. 

    I'm getting a manicure tomorrow, chrissy. Hope you enjoyed yours. 

    I just set up my yearly visit to BS and mammo for next month. But first I am taking a trip to FL for a week with 2 girlfriends. Yippee. My DD was going to go with me, but she got a job. (nother yipee) So a grown up vacation. Well kinda. I have so much fun with these two. One of their DS said:

    John Michael: Mom, did you know that 15 minutes of laughing is like doing 30 minutes of sit ups?

    Me: Well I'm sure to get a workout next week in Florida.
    JM: Who are you going with?
    Me: Lea and Nancy.
    JM: You're gonna have a six-pack!

    Me: hahahahahaha

    see I just copied that from facebook. (but I am not on my phone) 

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