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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2015

    Hello, at Spookie' s , having fun. Can't see too well. Forgot reading glasses. Had biopsy at Moffitt yesterday. Nice folks. Spookie took me on a driving tour of Dunedin. Then points north and south from Tarpon Springs to Clearwater. Went to the oldest brewery in florida. Really only had one beer.

    Found three pieces of Needed glass. One completes the set for the newlyweds. Finally a year and four months.

    Have a well day hugs sassy

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2015

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2015

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    SPookie is teaching me about camera and posting. That'$ little Spookie

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2015

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited March 2015

    arrrrrgggghhhh

    Now I need to teach her how to delete stuff!!!!!

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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited March 2015

    spookie and SAS - I hope y'all are having a blast and not too sick from all that partying and running around last night

    Chevy - sign me up for one of those cowboys. Preferably not the last one but at this point well he isn't looking too bad either.

    Update ; they are doing a test ( maybe Eg something) can't remember the name but will put tube and camera down my esophagus to tummy to look around. Had hard night again last night and woke up the same. Vomiting ugh ! I can't even remember how long I've been at the hospital. Maybe 15 days. Ugh. On the positive note the sun is shining. We had sleet and snow last night accumulation 6-8 inches. And two weeks ago the same. Go away winter ! I am ready to get my bikini on and drive the young boys crazy. I don't however recommend the diet I have been on. Bouncing right at or below the 100lb mark so after the test dr said eat anything you want and as much as you can. Finally a rx for ice cream , mashed potatoes , choc cake. Yum yum. Dh brought me twizzlers ( one of my favorite candy ) , Rice Krispie treats and gummy bears. Don't think Ive had that much junk food since trick or treating as a child. It's sitting here taunting me. Hurry and get the test done. Seriously doubt they are gonna let me go home today. :-(

    I am still happy to be alive, to be loved fiercely by my family , to have a dh that God must have hand picked for me,to have the most wonderful children ever to have great friends and Comrads here on bco and I am anxiously waiting to get out of here and enjoy life to the fullest. This will not keep me down. Nope I am way stronger than that.

    Hugs to all Hootie hoo


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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited April 2015

    Patty, hope an end to the vomiting and able to go home!

    *Hugs*

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited March 2015

    OMD!!!!!!!!!! FIRST of all, I LOVE that Staghorn FERN! Is that ONE, or a whold slew of them! Geez you guys, is there ANYTHING you can't grow there? I had one once, but this climate is just such a pain, to keep anything GOING!

    Peppermint.... Don't know how you DO it, and stay so up-beat and outgoing.... Must have something to do with your wonderful DH.... Glad you are so treasured....

    Oh sure Spookie.... can you post any more pictures of the same picture? Or was that Sass? You two are in it together you know....

    MamaRay.... Mine didn't want to talk about it either.... but I kept hinting, that I was going to do it either with, or without his consent.... I just kept it simple. Just called the cremation place near us, talked to them, then told him I was going to pay for both of us, but then he decided to go with me, and paid for his....! Not that much.... like $1,300 apiece I think....

    My folks were cremated, then buried near their home in Cali, but my Brother and I don't live there... so we can't go see them.... My Grandma is here... she had paid for the whole she-bang, but same thing.... no-one goes to see her grave....

    Maybe just give it a rest awhile.... I SEE what you are doing, but he just isn't THERE yet..... As long as he knows.... things will be okay.... Just enjoy every living minute you have.... we all should.... but don't go gettin' into any TRUBBLE.... like me and the rest of some of these STRAMPS would!

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  • Rosevalley
    Rosevalley Member Posts: 3,061
    edited March 2015

    PSSW- Patty- Wow girl.. I hope you get sprung today. You most definitely have the BEST attitude of anyone on the boards. May they find what ails you and boot you outta there! I would be jealous of your prescription to eat anything and everything- the add pounds diet, but what you have had to endure no thanks! We will all be rooting for your release and normal pictures of your innards! Your family, DH and adorable sons are the big carrots. Take care. ((((hugs))))

    Spookie is adorable. Chevy we used to have a back and white cat named Patches when I was a kid. He would run crazed through the house fast as he could run. While he was running full on right at you, last minute he'd be up on his hind legs hoping and boxing with his paws and then dash past before running into your legs. My Dad used to mutter..."there is something very wrong with that animal..." Pretty comical I thought. I think Patches was just bored..

    Boy cremation is pricey where you are 1,300 each? I can get cremated here for 700.00. No headstone, no plot.. forest bound. Pretty cheap. I have not paid for it yet. I should; DH doesn't do these things, plays endless games.... fantastically irritating.

    Another lovely sunny Day here in the Pacific Northwest... maybe climate change is for real. Gotta get the dogs out for a walk.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited March 2015

    Image result for fun birthday cakesWell Well Well   Nuff chocolate???

     


     

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited March 2015

    hey there. I'm up and have to pack. Leaving at 11. Been fun here but time to go home where it's Warmer!

    Patty, hope,the new test is easy, they should give you something, you won't remember what they're doing. Then you get to eat all those goodies. Eat the ice cream, it will feel good on your throat.

    Hope everyone has a good day. Who was running away? Have fun.

    Bbl

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited March 2015

    Oh Blah blah blah----I hope u gals didn't scare TB away--u all have that tendency.

    Hole go on that cruise if u can--I hear so many wonderful stories about cruises, well they even made a movie--Titanic--well the ending wasn't good but the sailing was wonderful.

    Chevy I think Phyloslut knows her own words for what she is and admits it finally--she must have the ankle bracelet off or she cut it off with the help of Big Alice

    Patty I hope u'r going home today and all this crap stops for u, I know u'r having a tough time.

    Blondie it's always good to hear from u--we all want u to feel better.

    Well I finlly started putting brandy in my black coffee in the morning--it's much better that way--no Chevy it is not in a bag, but it is on my floor next to where I sit. I'm not sharing.

    BTW u'r pics were beautiful of the chuwawha stuff--good colors, I of course never heard of this odd thing in nature or whatever it is.

    And I love how people in the warmer states like NM and u know who u r (Jazzy) tell us about the bad weather they might be having or how the sun is shining so bright--thank u for sharing u'r troubled nature around u. We in the Midwest and NE just love to hear those stories.now especially. Jazzy--not mentioning any names just feel a little Jazzy this morning.

    Watching my scary movies already this morning no not porn scary--well OK u got me, I can not lie

    Mammray is it u with a 4 yr old--I get confused here---well I love that age, they say the best things and are so much fun and they can help themselves too. But just sitting and talking to them is hysterical--enjoy.

    Hey Chevy I'm getting so good with my cane I could lead a parade and twirl it like a baton, or is it a bitallion--I think I can handle that too with my cane. I don't spin around like I used to or hit the walls--it's kind of pole worthy for my legs too. U know all about the pole and I think Phylotramp knows too.

    I'm sorry I'm missing s many but I don't have the knowledge of double screening like some of u and my memory is so like swiss cheese but with more holes, it should just be called swiss holes, but I did read everything and got all caught up.

    Oh I loved the pics of Spookie so cute, I want one.

    OK I'll be around to pick up Chevy's pieces and I do hope all the newbies come back, there are so many women here who can really help and give u support--I really know nothing about cancer, but I do know i hate it and all the crap that goes with it .


     

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited March 2015

    mammaray, took my hubby and a long time. Lots of me standing up for myself and reality...him wanting to know why I wasn't strong enough to fight this time like I did 15 yrs ago.....dif dx now. Live what I can and move on....it was bad for a long while. I ignored him and hung out with my friends and daughter who understood and wanted to have as much fun with me while we still can. I still remember the day he walked onto the restaurant I was at eating with my cousin and he just sat down. Didn't order anything,but he showed up . Things got better after that. Unfortunately it takes time,time,time. Prayers to you my friend

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited March 2015

    Well,Sas just left a little while ago. She/we went to 4 thrift stores, she found some things she needed. We had a blast. We had brunch at a cool little place here in town, that was yummy.

    Yes, they are stag horns. They've been living in that tree about 20 years. I can't get a good pic now the sun is wrong.

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  • lbgal
    lbgal Member Posts: 77
    edited March 2015

    you ladies are hilarious!!!

    I'm just lurking these days because I don't know how to contribute to all the fun! I don't want to mention the weather, my puppy doesn't send yet emails to anybody or plays with the camera (like other dogs I won't mention, you know who you are spookie). I do love going to thriftshops but I haven't done it in ages so I'm counting on you to do some extra shopping for me :) I'm ok with spiders but I'm afraid of heights so that pic gave me goosebumps anyway! So thank you all for posting!

    Oh and speaking of not mentioning the weather image

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited March 2015

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  • lbgal
    lbgal Member Posts: 77
    edited March 2015

    Niiiiiiiice :)

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited March 2015

    Well Rosie, we went to that place, because I had called others, and they offered the most.... Found out they will come pick you up if something happens at home.... no need to call the police, hospital.... etc!

    I saw another place online, for $800, but it just didn't sound right.... Ha! I mean you called them, and they would come and get you also, and other things were extra..... But cremation through a funeral home are REALLY expensive...

    Just didn't want our Daughter's to go through our life insurance, and them figuring out funerals, burials, etc. I heard THAT costs about $10,.000 now!

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited March 2015

    So Spookie says "the sun is wrong????" Is she kidding? The sun is never wrong.... I can't believe you guys are in the 70's!

    Oh wait.... yes I can.... at least the sun is shining here..... But not warm.....

    My Mom used to grow Stag-horn ferns in the Bay Area, on her tree also! And I saw a HUGE one hanging off of a Banion tree on Singer Island on one trip! Do you guys know where Singer Island is?

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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    Hi Ladies, I am triple negative Stage IV. I have donated my body to the Cleveland Clinic medical school/research department. They will pick me up, run their research and cremate the remains. They will give them to my family, or I can go into the Cleveland Clinic crypt in their Mausoleum at Lake View Cemetery - a very beautiful well know cemetery by Lake Erie. And it is free - no charge.

    If this helps find just one thing, helps one person, or cures this horrible disease, I will be at peace for eternity! And I will still be close enough to all my family and friends to haunt them, a bonus! Gallows humor maybe, but all I can do is laugh!

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited March 2015

    Ladies- I cannot keep up with you! I love the pics and stories and all the rest.

    I went to an awards ceremony this morning and busy working on tax stuff and preparing for another biz meeting tomorrow.

    Cami- yes, the sun is shining right now and about 50 degrees. No snow since last week. I sent it all your way!

    MammaRay- there are people trained to help you with these difficult conversations. Maybe call your local hospice and ask them if they can refer to you counselors who can help you to talk through this. You guys should not have to figure these things out alone (no one should....)

    Patty- I am very sorry to hear you are still in the hospital and with the awful stomach issues. Prayers for healing and to get home soon.

    Ibgal- lurk away! I do it often myself.

    Hope everyone else is hanging in. Daylight savings in a few more days (yay!)


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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited March 2015

    beachbum, good to know the fam gets the remains eventually. Didn't know that. My son in law is a doc...he told my daughter....don't know how to tell your mom...but we would love her body after she is gone...lol good to know they can toss my ashes in the forest...shhhhhhhh...after they are done.....thanks for sharing that info

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2015


    Hello all...........made great time from Tampa Dunedin----3 hours with an ATM withdrawal for DI, and beer/wine stop. Of course. If someone is looking for a quiet nothing to do >>>>come to Titusville-Cocoa. Want a fun lots of stuff to do great places to eat, but insane traffic go to West coast--Orlando-Tampa-St Pete and all points north and south and west.

    Patty Hugs sorry for your trouble. EGD esophagealgastroduodenoscopy>>>scope to look at esophagus-stomach-duodenum(first part of the small intestine). I never know what to say and what to leave out. But if the test is normal expect him to say a colonoscopy is needed. It is the usual sequence. All those studies I said they should have done. Hope they have. 

    All those studies were non-invasive. All non-invasive studies should be done before invasive studies----it's a rule. Ask your doc again and use that phrase..

    -------we need as much info as possible to protect us.

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited March 2015

    Time for a fantasy break- swimming anyone?

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited March 2015

    where is that at....beautiful

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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited March 2015

    Gastric emptying study / is what they are going to do tomorrow am. Scope down esophagus to tummy didn't show any problems. Hispitalists , infectionist specialist, pain mgmt , and mo have been discussing it but no clear answer. Now they are thinking might be a twist in gastro. Colonoscopy next if no new smderson. Dh stayed home from work to play outside with ds's. Got some neighbor kids over also. I thank god every day for dh.

    SAS Thanks for the info to ask my dr sbout. You are awesome. Glad u got home safely.

    Not sure who mentioned creamation but wanted to chime in that is dh and mine wishes.

    Hootie hoo and hugs to all

    Gonna try to post a couple pics of foot playing in the snow

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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited March 2015

    imageSnow dart game. Big one is dh. Other two are ds's

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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited March 2015

    imageNever had thisych snow here in arkansas before. Was pretty - now go away.

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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    Hey Patty, I hope you are comfortable and resting. I am so sorry to hear about the extended stay. Let's hope that tomorrow will be the answer, and get you home with your family.

    I am donating my body to the Cleveland Clinic since I am triple negative. And it is free. So I am very happy to possibly help solve this awful disease, or at least find a part of the puzzle.

    Take care, sending lots of hugs! Cheryl

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2015


    MostlyMom----love your dropins----HAPPY BIRTHDAY @72 YAY ANOTHER YEAR OLDER.

    3rd, try again, sometimes so much is flying bye , these gals miss a post. They have memory issues.

    Dutchy, glad you are lurking :)

    SPOOKIE Thank you, so much. Great time. No I won't delete those pics LOL  They are wonderful. Notice how I'm not in them. That was tricky, but planned. The lunch was perfect, thrifting-------YAY-Did I score or what.----Looking for three patterns--score 100%. the cresent salad plate/bone plate --have eight -want 14,  now I have 9. Loved meeting Dh, DD( beautiful), GS's, track meet, all the touring(love touring) great lunch. You are and amazing driver considering all traffic there is mostly a nightmare for me now even though I was used to Detroit and Cleveland/Akron. Happy to be able to now put everything into perspective when we talk.. Pretty successfully visit for 24 hours. Boy -oh boy did we do some visit packing.

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