What are you doing for fun??

Soooo cool, Tina, the flower and the bug!

Very cool, Tina! Thanks for sharing!

Last week we took a four-day trip to Providence, Rhode Island, which we had never visited. It's a friendly small city that's the capital of a tiny state and on the upswing after some difficult economic times. We took an orientation ride around the town, explored historic sites and museums, and shopped at a funky street fair and artsy women's clothing store, spending too much money in the process. We enjoyed walking colonial-era streets (some up hills rivaling San Francisco and Seattle) dining in good restaurants and the hip, young vibe engendered by many thousands of college students who call the town home during the school year.

One day we drove to Newport, which was unpleasantly crowded with sailing enthusiasts in for a weekend boat show plus 2,400 passengers from a cruise ship. Unfortunately Newport is too small to absorb such volumes of tourists and still feel welcoming. Nevertheless, we wandered around the docks and town, checking out the oldest synagogue in the area, typical "New England calendar" churches, and beautiful historic streets. Crowds and parking issues forced us to miss visiting the famous "cottages."

The best part of our short sojourn? Meeting up with Susan_02143 who came down from Boston to Providence for a day and night! Together we checked out parts of downtown and the lovely RISD museum, then caught up over lunch and dinner at excellent restaurants.

Now that's what I call fun!

The weather was perfect, Divine--hotter than we'd expected, but clear and sunny!

Only fun I have had this month was driving down to Providence and hanging with Tina! Can't recommend the RISD museum enough. Such a gem! We had terrific food and laughed [so much laughter which is great for the soul.] I had not been well, but my body knew this was an important trip and cooperated. I was able to enjoy the meals and trip. Even a short 24 hr vacation can brighten one's outlook.

And no "cottages?" Oh dear! We will have to get you up here again.

*susan*

Congrats to the All Blacks!

Happy Halloween as well. What is your costume this year? There are 4 first grade classes at my school, rooms numbered 1,2, 3, and 6. So, the teacher in room 6 was the Cat in the Hat, and the rest of us were Things 1, 2 and 3, complete with wild blue wigs. Yes, I know there is no Thing 3 in the story, but , oddly enough, they sell Thing 3 T-shirts. Yes, you guessed it. I am in room 3 and so, I was Thing 3. I'll be reprising the costume tonight as I trick or treat with my granddaughter.

We don't celebrate Halloween here in Israel but for our holiday of Purim costumes are worn. One year my DD dressed up as The Cat In The Hat and dressed her baby twins as Thing 1 and Thing 2. She always has good ideas for costumes - another year she dressed the twins as salt and pepper shakers. (They just had their 3rd birthday. I'm looking forward to this year's costume!)

There is an organization here called Beit Natan - it's a support organization for women with cancer. Every winter they have a women's retreat (which is always wonderful) and recently they've also started to have couple's retreats. My DH and I went this week. It was wonderful for both of us. Like most men, DH doesn't talk a lot about what he's feeling so it was good for him to be among others gong through the same thing and hear what they had to say.

Leah

Just got back from a wonderful trip to the Bahamas. We had so much fun!

Teacher, great picture. Looks like a wonderful vacation!!

Dear God please. ANYONE

Greenwillow - I wish I had time to write more, but I'd echo what Lynne said. A thread that may help a bit is: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/8/topics/...

It does get better with time. Hang in there and don't be shy in asking for support.

Terre

green willow,

Good advice from previous posts. I think finding threads that relate to your specific mets or treatments will be helpful. You are always welcome on this "fun" thread, but you may not be quite ready for this yet. Take good care of yourself

That's great Erbu!

Gator gal,

I too find myself divesting . I own too much stuff despite the fact that I was never big on accumulating things, it just happened over the decades. If only my dd's would get their stuff out of my garage, then I could truly embrace a more minimalist lifestyle 😜

Not everyone's idea of fun, but I woke up quite early to watch the pouring rain outside my window. After so many years of drought it looks like we might have a rainy winter. Except for walking the dogs in the rain (and having to fight their valiant efforts to be toweled off), I can't get enough of it. The best part is that it wasn't on a school day, so no indoor recess. Anyway, the sun has now come out, though it's quite windy. Back toworking on report cards.