The Hermit Club

Mags- I think it is wonderful you two have reconnected. Good for both of you. You have both had a rough year and glad you have each other to talk to. A surprise blessing in the midst of all the rest.....

Mags how did I miss that about u'r DS, I'm so happy or u to be able to really get to know each other, This is wonderful for you. I'm sure u'll make it a very special BD for him.

Hi hermits- been pushing to get the house in a ready state for cleaning for my monthly cleaning by the cleaning company. I have made good progress and don't have as many piles/stuff anymore, but had to do some clearing/consolidation since yesterday to have floors, countertops, etc. clear enough for the cleaning.

I still have a lot of dust from the flooring done here a couple weeks ago so I need these ladies in here today to do their thing so this house gets a bit more dust free! I have a car full of stuff to go again, to the shelter, Habitat ReStore and another smaller trip to consignment. I am almost done, and very tired of this house right about now!

Hoping everyone is having a good end to the week, whether with work, end of another week of rads, or anything else you are doing.

Onco- sorry to hear about what has happened as you come of the lorazepam. Feel better.

Well, gals, sorry to disappoint, but it wasn't a huge celebration, we went out to dinner at a place nearby, the food was decent, local beer, then home, some time to digest, then the cake, which was the highlight. Beautiful one layer 8" Italian Cream Cake, and the bakery did a great job of personalizing the happy birthday. Add a sparkler candle (DH decreed just one) and 3 of us singing happy birthday. Add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream from our local dairy, and though humble, the celebration was appreciated. He even took a picture of the cake.

Don't know when I'll see him again. But it's ok, after 35 years without him, I'll take what I can get.

Mags- sounds like a nice evening with your son! Cake sounded beautiful too. Hope you can rest today after such a busy week.

Good Morning Ladies.

Foot that was such a sweet post.

Mags I'm sure u think it was just OK, but u'r son thought it was great.  U sound a little down right now. Maybe cuz he left for now, but it will be fine. Especially cuz he took a pic. He was happy. Just make sure u rest up now.

Last I heard we were supposed to get snow today or tonite.--Just pile it on now, it won't make much difference.

Well my sister is retiring officially June of this year, she'll be 76, stage IV for quite a few years now but all her grandchildren are all older so she has to be with my BIL all day--Oy vey--this is a big change for her. She's not like me at all, she has to be busy so I'm wondering how she's going to handle all this--we'll see. LOL

I hope everyone has a good day.

Mo I'm sure someone will have an answer, I just remember writing it down 4 times a day but have no idea what I was even looking for then. I hope they come out soon and it's amazing when they come out and u see how much was in there and taking it out didn't even hurt. I'm sure they will come out soon,

Mo u are organized, I'd give my Doc a wrinkled little piece of torn paper. well I saw him 2x a week then and he'd have to figure it out. LOL Maybe that's why he let those things stay in or 3 months, he was probably hating me.

Hubby and I have that feeling to Jazzy. He thinks by week's end!

Just to say hi, moved in to my new house, the night it snowed (and we are really close to the sea!) so first night was a cold one!!! But place feels cleaner and brighter and I have had a few good friends supporting me so my focus is on nesting, I am ignoring health stuff right now! But I have to say I still seriously struggle with my body........it pops up and I push it back down.................but its getting more persistent.

Footprints - are you able to breathe more easily now?

Mags - how wonderful you reconnected with your son...........

Freezing here, sitting wrapped in blanket and outdoor coat next to elec fire......

Sorry I have lost track of what is going on, I am utterly exhausted........but its a moving forward exhaustion.

I need to start work on my project soon, can I be cheeky and please ask you to brainstorm names - the focus is on reconnecting to life, energy, people, nature etc........re-building. recovery, moving forward etc all sound too judgemental and as though there are expectations, I want this to be a space to be to process whatever you need to process post cancer or other debilitating medical treatments, but need a website.......hence need for a good name...........I need to start earning some money.

I might suggest this, most cities in the US have organizations to help people starting something up, a business, an event, etc. They can provide the resources to you to help with getting something set up from a web site to a marketing plan for your event. Usually for little $$ or some things are even free. Small Business Association (SBA) is one such organization. If you were here in the US, I will direct you to start with the SBA.

You need to find something similar in your area for what you are trying to do. They are probably the right people to help you get things set up and create a marketing plan to get people to your event. They will know any local nuances you need to be aware of from certifications, to licensing, to taxes, etc. Start googling small business assistance or the like in your area to see what resources there are and make an apt to go see them.

Mommy- good news on the drains, those suckers are going to be coming out this week I think!

Output is still in the 20s this morning. Forgot I had an appointment for today until hubby mentioned it yesterday afternoon, called my usual rides but no one was available. So I'm going to cancel the appointment and let them know that the readings have been in the 20s since Sunday night and make a new appointment. Hoping I'll be able to arrange a ride or hubby will have to talk to his boss about his getting out of work early to take me. 

Sanctuary. That has a solid ring to it, Jazzy.

Today will be #19 for me. Still no skin issues, just the swallowing problem. I have developed some eczema in the inner elbows, doc says that's not unusual post-chemo. I had eczema as a child, but haven't had anything this bad since.

Fatigue is catching up to me; even though I have chronic fatigue to start with, it's so much worse. Went to bed at 9 last night, unheard of for this insomniac. Couldn't keep my eyes open all afternoon and evening after tx.