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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited July 2018

    Queenie, it was good, but not good enough to cost $25 dollars. Yes, I am cheap. It would be perfect if they sprinkle a little Cajun spices or cayenne pepper. I like my food with a kick.

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    Egads and Junie, 7 miles is only approximately a quarter of a marathon. And I was walking not runn....

    I did a six mile hike (total) the next day along the coast and in the evening climbed up the cliff (second photo). It was exhilarating. And Junie....my legs were sore the following day. A good soreness kind.

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    Climbing up was not as challenging as coming down. Heart was pounding for sure.

    View from the top. Wish I had a better camera.

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited July 2018

    And then I flunked Paleo that day by having a hot bowl of Pho afterwards.

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    Egads, there were slices of meat and beef tendon underneath the noodles. Really.

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  • queenmomcat
    queenmomcat Member Posts: 3,039
    edited July 2018

    Mmmm, pho. Finally had that at a little hole-in-the-wall place in Chicago.

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  • CeliaC
    CeliaC Member Posts: 1,320
    edited July 2018

    Lover - Beautiful ocean photos!

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,664
    edited July 2018

    Lover fab photo of that place where the rock formations look like people!

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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited July 2018

    Hello, everyone,

    Went to see Mags today and took lunch. I should have taken a picture of the food at least since we didn’t take one of us. The cupcakes from GiGi’s cupcakes were divine.

    We had a marvelous visit while her sweet cousin ran some errands. She may be on Hospice, but there is a lot of life in our Mags. Her new house is beautiful. She was comfortable and we really enjoyed our afternoon.

    Wish you all could have been there with us.

    beatmon

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,664
    edited July 2018

    Thanks for good news of you and Mags Beatmon X

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited July 2018

    Awesome news about Mags

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited July 2018

    Beatmon- thanks for the great updates on Mags. I am sure she so appreciate your visit and cupcakes too, how can you beat that! Love it!


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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited July 2018

    Beatmon, wish we were there also. So wonderful to hear her spirit is good. Thank you for being our hands and feet.

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  • JunieB
    JunieB Member Posts: 1,023
    edited July 2018

    BeatMom - So glad to hear you're close to Mags to be able to visit her. I bet she enjoyed the company & cupcakes. I wish more of us could be closer to each other to help lift each other up in person more often.

    Well, ever since I spoke with the neurosurgeon here I have been really concerned about his telling me that he has not done many of the procedures he's proposed for my T11 tumor, but I was stumped as to what else to do. So, last Sunday my sister sent me a text with the link for US News' yearly report on the top hospitals in the country for Neurosurgery, and Mayo Clinic in Rodchester, MN is the #1 in this specialty. So I called them on Tuesday and they called me back today. I now have an appt. with their Neurosurgery Dept. on August 14th. My head is spinning with all the details I need to take care of before then. I called the ACS today for assistance with lodging, I submitted an application with Angel Flight for transportation, but they called to say they couldn't help because the Mayo Clinic is outside of the 13 western states they serve. They are emailing me the contact info for an organization that books flights on corporate jets specifically for BC patients, so I will check with them tomorrow.

    Once my lodging & flight are taken care of I need to seek assistance with finances for meals & incidentals for my trip, as these are the only things I (a patient) would be responsible for unless the ACS is unable to find a hotel willing to donate a room for free, then I'd have to pay a reduced rate for the hotel room. Whew! There is so much to weed through, but I am so thankful there are options for us.

    Catch you all later!

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited July 2018

    Junie, Good idea to go to the best. I wouldn't want anyone operating on my spine who hadn't done it 100's of times.

    Beatmon, I'm so happy you and Mags are close enough to meet. I was in your town briefly for my 60th high school reunion. They said it will be the last, but who knows?

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  • JunieB
    JunieB Member Posts: 1,023
    edited July 2018

    Wren - The article on Mayo Clinic said that they do approx. 400 spinal tumor surgeries per year on adults & children (if I read it correctly). I'd say they have a wee bit of experience!

    Oh! Loverly - I forgot to say, that bowl of Pho looks really good! Yum!

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  • JunieB
    JunieB Member Posts: 1,023
    edited July 2018

    I spoke to Angel Flight yesterday and it turns out that they do not fly to Minnesota. They only serve the 13 most western states. I did speak with Corporate Angel Network (CAN) and they are checking to see if there are any corporate donors who will be flying when I need to go. This group flies cancer patients to medical facilities all over. They will let me know by Aug. 10th. Then there is Medical Angels, an organization that provides tickets on commercial flights for out of state medical treatment or service dog training outside of a person's home state. The application process is quite involved. One must get a letter of clearance from their local doctor, submit a tax return and a bunch of other steps. It appears I'll be quite busy in the near future applying & researching. Again, I am very thankful that these options are available.

    I am sharing all of this info in case anyone reading might be interested in seeking treatment for themselves at a facility they might not have thought would be possible otherwise.

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited July 2018

    Got lucky to get my favorite tech who always does a fantastic job when she is available at the nail salon where I go! got a relaxing mani/pedi and the services I requested were done right! My nails look like someone dropped mint chocolate ice cream on them! The color is actually called Green Island, MN

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  • JunieB
    JunieB Member Posts: 1,023
    edited July 2018

    A friend posted this and I thought it was funny. I hope you all do too.

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  • jaymeb
    jaymeb Member Posts: 276
    edited July 2018
    Hi Ladies

    Is everything ok? There hasn’t been any posts in 6 days. Seems unusual. Even though I have not posted, I read this forum everyday, and keep up with you wonderful women😃😃.

    Junie, I saw your PET scan was clear. Wonderful news👍👍👍👍. I read where you’re going to the Mayo Clinic. Not sure if you’ve been before, it’s amazing. I’ve mentioned here before that my ex in laws used to live in Minnesota. My ex father in law broke his leg pretty bad, and he had top notch care. When my ex-husband, daughter, and I were there one summer, we went there. Wow, it was the biggest facility I’ve seen, and well organized. Patients around the world. Unfortutely, I saw babies, and young kids there for various treatments. That was hard, and felt so bad for the worried parents. Hope all goes well for you.

    Any updates on Mags?? Sas, I know you keep in touch with her.

    I love all the pics, and funny things that are posted.

    I hope to read some responses soon.
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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited July 2018

    Mags and I are having dinner and sending a prosecco toast to Sas on her birthday image

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited July 2018

    Beatmon- thanks for the updates. Hugs to Mags. So glad you are able to visit!

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  • JunieB
    JunieB Member Posts: 1,023
    edited July 2018

    Miss Sassafras!!!

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  • JunieB
    JunieB Member Posts: 1,023
    edited July 2018

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  • Micmel
    Micmel Member Posts: 9,450
    edited July 2018

    Please tell her that I am thrilled she had such lovely company and that we think of her everyday. So glad to know someone special gets to see her. Please send her our love. From the my husband my cancer thread please? Thank you so much. ~M~

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited July 2018

    WHOOOOOOOOoooooohooooooooooooo I get to be another year 68  Thanks.Whoopdeedoandscubbydooo

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited July 2018

    Mags and Beatmom the phone message was so FUN. What a hoot you two sounded like YAY sounding like a HOOT. Laughing. So wish I was here for the call. Donnie and I went out to dinner. Great dinner. Home answering phone messages. Talked with Junie for ever so long (great talk). But should have answered calls on the EST vs Pst. Hahaha  Now 12.02PST would have been 9pm. Duh. Call backs tomorrow okay. 

    YAY another YEAR!!!!!

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited July 2018

    JUnie, so pretty Thank you   :)


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  • JunieB
    JunieB Member Posts: 1,023
    edited July 2018

    Jaymeb - The fact that the PET is clear is good, but the cancer in my T11 IS active again and I need to have this surgery to keep it from spreading elsewhere. The idea of having to travel 2/3 of the way across the country is daunting, but I want the best chance at a good outcome as possible (which of course goes without saying), so I am determined enough to do it.

    I leave for Mayo Clinic - Rodchester on August 13th. I heard from Mercy Medical Angels today and they have agreed to provide my plane ticket with the exception of $25.00, the ACS found a hotel that has given me a room rate of $25.00 per night. Plus, I have friends that are assisting me in collecting the money I need for the hotel room, my meals, shuttle to/from the airports & baggage fees. It is very humbling and I am very grateful.

    My precious Kirby is having some itching issues on his little back and is very uncomfortable. He even has a bald spot on his back. I have been applying Gold Bond Medicated foot powder which helps some. I read recently that spraying a 50/50 mixture of apple cider vinegar & water on him could help, plus adding some Krill oil & coconut oil to his food, as well as some unsweetened Greek yogurt to his food. His food is an organic, non-GMO, grain-free dehydrated powder of Turkey, sweet potatoes, celery, grated coconut, cranberries and some other fruits & veggies, so I doubt his food is a problem. Also, I have checked him numerous times and he does not have a single flea on him. I am wondering if he got into something at his trainers when he was there a couple weeks ago, but we have no real way of knowing.

    Beatmom - So glad you and Mags are able to get together and support one another with good fellowship.

    I am waving HI to everyone else and will head to bed now. I am very tired and fighting the urge to go to sleep. Goodnight to all and I hope you rest peacefully!

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  • JunieB
    JunieB Member Posts: 1,023
    edited July 2018

    Sas - U R welcome!

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited July 2018

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    Woke me up from my slumber with your WOOOOOOHOOOOO. Who is eighteen plus half a century? There has to be a name for that milestone. Happy Birthday Ms. SASSY!

    Just changed to a new mobile phone and not sure how to post pic ( sexy fireman wishing you a happy birthday) from my gallery. Grrrrr.

    Mags

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited July 2018

    Never mind. Figured it out. Not sure what happened to my fireman. image

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2018

    Oh My! Y'all are hootie hooing in the wee hours!

    Must be a party going on! 🎂🎈🎉

    I lost track of time ordering an after birthday surprise for our Sassy. OMD that online store had some STUFF!

    Started innocently looking for "owlie" gifts.......

    • Paymenow Men Owl Graphic Printed Tees Shirt Short Sleeve T Shirt Blouse (XXXXL, White)

    And then..........

    Paymenow Mens Underwear, Clearance Sexy Trunk Boxer Underpants Thong Stretch Low-Rise Boxer Briefs (Blue, XL)image

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