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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    Hi Lynn,

    I hear ya girl - I have ostopenia as well, I've had it for a number of years - osteoporosis runs on my mother's side of the family - my Mom has it and 2 of her sisters too.  I've been taking calcium pills for years and I added Vitamin D this year - which has been shown to prevent BC.  Because I already have ostopenia, my onc. wants me to stay on Tamox. for 5 years, as it actually is good for the bones.  The AIs are not.  Oh it's always something, isn't it gals...

    Good luck with your Tag Sale Lynn.

    Skye - I think you are right about our book - I doubt we could get a publisher to do another book about BC survivors online tales of woe and bonding.  How are you feeling?

    Tina and Rebecca - love the pix.  And Tina you look great - super chunky?  Not!!! The kids look adorable.

    Joni - hope you are feeling okay.  Did the snow melt yet?

    I have been doing alot of data entry the past 2 days, I have been at it pretty well non-stop since 8:30 a.m. - time for a nap.

    Bottom issues are slowly getting better, but that 'roid is really a pain the you-know-where -OY!!!

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  • skyedivine
    skyedivine Member Posts: 839
    edited April 2008

    Hi gals,

    Rebecca and Tina you both look lovely in that garden. Caya is right, Tina...NOT chunky! Great pics all around, reminded me of the first trip we took there when the boys were around that age.



    Lynn I am also osteopenic thanks to chemo. I take calcium and at least 2000 units of D. Drinking milk just doesn't cut it any more.



    Oy, Caya, two days of data entry? I'd need a very long nap and lots of chocolate. Both of which I had today anyway. Cujo barked for a solid hour starting at midnight last night. I was so torn over whether I should call the sheriff again. I finally didn't and decided to wait for another stint of several hours. I don't know why the thing doesn't go hoarse. The poor people who live across the street from Cujo have it even worse. Otherwise I am feeling ok, all things considered. I don't know why I should be getting incision pains over a year after the fact, but I don't know why I have everything else either. Caya I'm glad your pains are subsiding finally.



    I'm waiting for dh to return from turkey hunting. No turkey as usual but he had fun. Must get to the drugstore for more Femara now, hope everyone has a nice weekend... Skye

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  • mer1957
    mer1957 Member Posts: 534
    edited April 2008

    Ugh Lynn, I know what you mean about more pills.  I take the Calcium too as preventive and Glucosamine/Chondritin (sp?) for my joints, my inhaler for my asthma, Pecid AC and of course Tamox.  I have heard that light weight lifting builds up the bones too..check it out. 

    Rebecca, I loved your pictures and Tina you do not need to lose weight!  I love DC.  I dragged my kids there in the middle of summer and it was hot.  So my advice is not to make a long walking tour in July.  At night it was fine and less crowded but during the day it was hot.  What looked like a short walk and subway ride to the sites was much longer.  Of course, I enjoyed the walk but the kids complained.  They did love the Smithsonian though.  I think I could go there every year and find something that I have not seen.  The cathedrals are wonderful too. 

    My allergies are driving me crazy yet - I can tell you the trees are a bloomin! 

    Tomorrow is my second attempt to sneak into a wedding at our church to check it out for my son's wedding next year.  Hopefully these people don't cancel!  Also we are going to a sock hop at a friend's church.  Don't have much to wear but it should be a good time.  Hugs and have a good weekend.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2008

    Skye - I've heard that when nerves start to grow back you can experience sharp/shooting pains. If you were numb in the area before perhaps that's what it is? I've certainly felt that in my arm as feeling has started to come back.

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  • TPPJ
    TPPJ Member Posts: 1,017
    edited April 2008

    Sorry about your bone density test, Lynn.  My lower back has been killing me for a week or more.  I know it's from all the packing/unpacking so I'm not going to get paranoid.

    Knocked out a good portion of the house today.  Hung a lot of pictures, mirrors...  first floor is looking good.  Tomorrow I venture to the upstairs.  I need to go back to Home Depot to modify my window blind order.  I need to scale my taste waayyyyyyyyy back. 

    Joni, I thought of you today at Home Depot.  I saw those LG washers and dryers.  One was $899 and the other $999.  I know you were pricing them a while back.  I'm glad I took my beat up cheapie ones as the laundry room here is strictly utilitarian...  my last one had nice cabinets...this one is wire shelving, which I like better because you can hang things from it.  I'm getting very practical in my "old" age. 

    Jaclyn was invited to a girls birthday party tomorrow, here in the neighborhood so I'll have to make myself presentable and be sociable, which will require a good nights rest.  I am beat.

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  • jonimb
    jonimb Member Posts: 900
    edited April 2008

    Hello Tatas,

    Lynn, I bet if they did a test on 100 women over 40, they would all have ostiopenia somewhere.  I take calcium everyday and a Vitamin D.  Actually if I listed all the potions that I currently am on, I could open up my own pharmacy shop.

    Tina & Rebecca I was so jealous of that photo with the blooms behind you...it was so lovely.  We have had snow since Apr 17.  It is suppose to warm up a bit this weekend, but then nosedive again next Wednesday...I am so sick of WINTER!!!!!!  Viddie I'm so jealous of you in that balmy climate.

    Mary, you sneak...I'd love to come wedding crashing with you, we would have a blast.  I might even stand up when they ask does anybody object?....ha...you'd sure get noticed then!!!

    Had my bloodwork done today...problem with the port, so they had to use a vein, I just can't seem to win one.  Anyways I'm good to go for my infusion on Monday.  I have chemo on Day 1 & 8 then I get a week off.  I will have a total of 16 infusions, oh well only 15 left to go.

    My good friend Janet phoned tonite and we laughed for a solid hour on the phone.  This is good, considering I haven't got any hockey to watch here in Cowtown....my bums couldn't get by the San Jose Sharks.

    Tomorrow Dan is taking me over to the Greenhouse out here in the country....I know that will just make me feel better.

    Skye, so sorry to hear of that Cujo problem.  I hate irresponsible pet owners. 

    Melia, I saw that shark attack on the beach down there, what a terrible trajedy.

    Anyways....my crocheting is coming along....I have so far made 30 of my 48 squares...then I have to figure out how to put them all together.  I have a sore thumb..is this common you crochet people out there?  Debbie if I ever get this afghan completed I would love to try a hat, I'll just have to let my thumb heal up for a while.  If you figure the hat out Jan and have any tips for a newbie, pass them on.

    Caya, hope you are feeling better.  Sharon when are you coming out West?

    Cindy, hope you are well.

    Nancy, I see somewhere down near you there is flooding again.  Pray to God, but row for shore!!!

    RobbinJaye, praying that you are doing well. 

    I'm doing good, and I want to thank you all for all the encouraging words...hugs to all.....Joni

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited April 2008

    Good Morning All,

    Joni, so  good to hear from you. Yes, that shark attack is a sad thing .... it's right in our neighborhood. I feel badly for the victim and his family. The grunion are running, which attract larger fish, which then attract sea lions, and the sharks come for the sea lions. The fellow was in wet suit, and the shark probably mistook him for a sea lion.

    Tina and Rebecca, you looked great in the photos, and the kids are amazing. Thanks for letting us see them, Rebecca. It sounds like a great trip. We took our three to DC at about those same ages; the funniest memory I have is of our son, who was maybe 6 at the time, getting into the elevator ahead of us. It closed before we could get on, and the look on his face was priceless. Steve, of course, sprinted up the stairs and met him when the elevator opened, so nothing was really scary for us, but he was so mad. I still laugh; does that make me a bad mom??

    Mary, I am sorry about the allergies, they can be so miserable. I envy you with the wedding to look forward to. I loved our girls' weddings, hope our son moves in that direction when he finishes law school in 2009.

    Steve is continuing to recover really well. He looks great, feels good, is actually doing the housework so that helps me a ton. He is working four hours a day from home, just enough to keep up, but still time to relax and recuperate. I think he will go back about June 2. We see the surgeon on Wed, will get the final path then.

    My friend who had the mastectomy is doing ok too. Still on lots of painkillers. Her tumor was .7 cm, er+ pr+, no nodes, don't know about the her2 yet. I am hoping for no chemo. She had such a tough time with the diagnosis and surgery that I can't imagine her dealing with chemo. She sees my oncologist on May 20 so we will know then.

    I am still awfully tired, and am working hard because of Mother's Day orders (flower business). I am thinking about taking a few days off after Steve goes back to work so I can just laze around. We will see. I don't have a whole lot of vacation time left, and need to save some in case my Dad needs more help. It's always something, isn't it?  I am hoping for a year or so with no more drama.

    Have a great weekend, everyone.

    Melia

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  • skyedivine
    skyedivine Member Posts: 839
    edited April 2008

    Mary, I started on Claritin and it has made all the difference. I could feel it working in an hour. I take it at 5 pm and do notice some drowsiness waking up but I'm good during the day. It will be lots easier to spy on the wedding if you aren't sneezing! :-)



    Jan, good thinking on the nerves growing back. That may be what it is, and I have had much numbness. I wish the nerves would grow back in my armpit so I can feel it when I shave.



    Joni, how great to hear from you girl! I hope the port problem was only temporary. They will still be able to use it for your infusions, right? I had Taxol in eight doses, I think that was the dense dose treatment and you must be having the "regular." I think it may be easier on you that way. I admire that you are tackling the crochet, I can't crochet a thing but love crocheted items, and I have a special thing for crocheted clothes hangers like my grandma used to make.



    Melia, that shark was in YOUR neighborhood? Yikes! Please don't go in that water til the grunion are gone. Sounds like Steve is doing terrific. And housework too? Oh, for joy! Your friend's tumor was small. I bet there is a good chance she won't need chemo. Mine was 1.5 and I wouldn't have had chemo if it hadn't been HER2. And no rads with mastectomy so she may be all set. I hope so. Please pass on good wishes for speedy recovery to her. And yeah, couldn't we all use a year with no drama?



    I have a book sale and signing in Madison tonight. At least it isn't storming like yesterday...we even had tornados though not near where I live...so the drive will be ok. But Joni we are back in the cold like you, and expecting rain/snow mix the next two days. And my lilacs were just starting to bud. Happy Saturday to all - Skye

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  • skyedivine
    skyedivine Member Posts: 839
    edited April 2008

    Wait I take that back, I think it was only 4 doses of Taxol because it was every two weeks for two months. A very dense dose!

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  • Lynn12
    Lynn12 Member Posts: 1,008
    edited April 2008

    Happy Sunday Ta Ta's,

    Joni, so glad to hear you are doing well!  Sorry there was a problem with the port for your blood work, will this always be the case?  I hope not!  I took up crocheting about 3 years ago in the winter, started an afgan, got about half the squares done and quit.  That seems to be what I do with crafty things...start and never finish..oh well.  Sounds like yours is coming along nicely!

    Melia, thanks for letting us know about your friend..hopefully chemo is not in her treatment plan!  I hope you can take a couple days off, sounds like it would be relaxing for you after all you've been through.

    Thanks for all the kind words after my whining post the other day.  I was just having my own pity party...I'm over it, just added the pills and need to exercise more.

    We had the tag sale yesterday and it was a huge success!  We are soooo thrilled..the weather was a bit cloudy and chilly in the am, but cleared up and was beautiful in the afternoon.  I had a table set up with cancer brochures, forms to buy a luminaria and a big jar that had a sign 'donate your change for cancer research'.  Well, we got $145 just from the jar and made a total of $486.25!  Whew...we did it!  At about 3pm we put out the rest of the stuff at the curb for free and ended up with only a small box of stuff last night. 

    Love to you all, hope everyone is having a nice weekend!

    Lynn

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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    Hi gals,

    Just a quick check -in, will read the posts later - We picked up Amanda today from university.  She wrote her final exam last night and we left at 7:00 a.m. to drive to London, Ontario (2 hours from Toronto) to pick up 3 years worth of her stuff - we filled our minivan to the brim, and there was also a truck to take the 3 girls' beds, chests of drawers, TVs, etc. as well.  We were back home in Toronto by 1:30 p.m. to unload - OY!!!  Amanda has been re-organizing her bedroom here for nearly 5 hours, and I've been doing the laundry ever since. 

    So of course my washing machine broke - again.  You may recall it broke about 4 months ago, and even though it is about 12 years old, the DH insisted on fixing it for $150.   I did not want to fix it, but you know how it goes gals.  So today it broke again,luckily on the last load of linens, towels etc.  So tomorrow I will have to shlep out again to look over washer/dryers.  OY!!!

    xo

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  • TPPJ
    TPPJ Member Posts: 1,017
    edited April 2008

    Hey Girls,

    You all sound good tonight and that's good.  Congrats on the yardsale windfall, Lynn.  Caya, LOL'ing about the $150 investment in the old w/d.  I think I wrote this week that I was very thankful I didn't buy the high falootin' w & d's as my washroom is very utilitarian.  Not that those are items I want to spend a lot on anyway.

    Melia, I figured that shark attack was somewhat near you.  Eek.  Glad Steve is doing so well.  I just heard from my oldest friend, Kelly (known her since we were three) and her in law, Piero, age 50 or so, just had PC surgery last week.  He was VERY reluctant but I guess it was totally nerve sparing and he's feeling great.

    Skye, congrats on the booksale and signing.  You are SOMEONE, lady!  :)  My kids really want to meet you...as do I!

    Went to the b'day party for a little girl in the neighborhood today and I ended up meeting a few neighbors.  Very nice people and I felt totally at home.  Makes me feel 1000x better about being here now that I feel comfortable knocking on a door and asking for a doctors name or something.  They all had pediatricians to recommend and I really need to get that rolling as kids need one when you least expect it...  I possibly even feel comfortable enough to ask one or two if Jaclyn could come over their house after school on May 15 as I will not be home by 3 after my first onco. appt. here.  I haven't told anyone about my cancer...  it's odd.  I feel so uncompelled to do so.  It's like I'm liking the anonymity of it.  It makes it almost seem unreal.  I am such an open book, so this is odd for me.  I guess I also don't want to put these people into shock mode...which it does when you announce your dx...  we're so used to it, it's same old/same old...

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2008

    Tina I'm glad you are meeting great new neighbors already. The idea of having a new set of friends that don't know about the bc diagnosis does sound appealing. You'll get to pick who you tell and on your own terms.

    Work has been absolutely crazy for me for the past few weeks. I have a major deadline this Tuesday and have been working until 10p almost everynight. I worked quite a bit over the weekend too which I usually try to avoid at any cost. Things will settle down some in a few days and I can't wait. I was so busy last week that I didn't run or workout and that is the FIRST time I've let myself skip workouts since I finished chemo (with the exception of 6 weeks off for DIEP). I'm going to squeeze in a run somehow tomorrow.

    We had a busy but fun weekend. Saturday E was in a horse show - she did well, but was disappointed in a last place finish in one class. She got 2nd place in the other two classes. She really did well - it was just that the other kids were better. She did have fun which in my book is THE most important thing. 

    Sat. afternoon and Sunday morning we went to the US Olympic Trials for Kayaking. Teams from all over the world were competing to get into the Olypics and US and Canadian althletes were competing for their teams. The teams are small, only 2-3 people each, so it's very competitive. We were sitting right on the edge of the water and had a great time watching. 

    This afternoon E's school hosted a dog show to benefit a local animal shelter. She participated in a handling clinic and competition with our lab mix and the showed our husky mix in the "most majestic mutt" competition. They made the first cut in the handling competition - which was pretty cool since she'd never done anything like that before.  

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  • skyedivine
    skyedivine Member Posts: 839
    edited April 2008

    Hi Ladies,

    Lynn, congrats on the excellent tag sale, and you did great on that BC collection jar. Very nice thing to do!



    Caya, sounds like the major dust from Amanda's move has settled. Condolences on the washer; I've been nursing my dryer along for some time now. My set is about 18 years old so I'm pushing my luck as it is.



    Tina I hate to spend money on those things too. I agree with Jan it sounds nice to have a clean slate, and all the control of who knows and who doesn't. You can just do that ... or not... in your own time.



    I had a good time at the signing and sold a bunch o' books, but woke up this morning quite ill. I don't know if it's that virus back again or fibromyalgia or what, feels more like a bad chemo day than anything else. I spent the whole day in bed, sleeping and reading a bit. I'll rest tomorrow if I need to as well.



    I'm still feeling a bit perturbed at someone else writing "our" book. Not to seem paranoid, but I wonder if any of our posts ended up in it? I believe the owners of the site have the right to grant publication permission according to the way the terms of use are worded. Cindy did you or your daughters have a look at it?- Skye

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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    Hello TaTas,

    The DH and I went looking at Washer/Dryers tonite - It looks like we're going to get front loaders, either LG or Whirlpool  We are going back tomorrow to look at one other store and then we'll order a set.  They aren't cheap - a set will cost about $2,000 - but they are large capacity and energy efficient. 

    Then we went over to a big book store nearby called Indigo and I looked for that BC online book and looked it over.  From what I saw it is from a different website, not this one, and it is divided up into chapters by themes - diagnosis, how to tell your family, chemo, rads, sex, body image, etc.  I did not really get a chance to do more than skim it, but it does not seem like the women there bonded as much as we have - I mean we talk about so much more than the BC - we always have.  (our families, work, vacations etc.) It did seem well put together though.

    Tina - glad your are meeting the neighbours and they are nice.  I envy you the fact that your BC is "hidden" - you really are incognito.  Like you say, you can tell people what you want, when (and if) you want to.  It sounds like Jac and Pauly are adapting very well and making alot of friends.

    Jan - That Olympic trial for the kayaking sounds like it was alot of fun.  And Em is really adept with animals - horses, dogs.  That's great.  Take it easy and don't wear yourself down.

    Skye - glad your book signing was successful - I hope you feel better tomorrow.

    Tomorrow night we are going to our accountant to face the music for income taxes - the deadline in Canada is April 30th... that sould be a fun evening - lol!!

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  • Amera
    Amera Member Posts: 452
    edited April 2008

    Well frick. I saw my surgeon yesterday and she felt the same "area of interest" as my oncologist did. She is "not concerned" (I've heard this too many times) but wants to keep an eye on it so she can "sleep better at night." At least one of us will-- LOL!  So anyhoo, I need to see her again in 6 weeks. I am not too worried and she did say that if it were anyone else she woudn't bother. But apparently I have terribly dense breast tissue and with my history, blah, blah, blah. So it's another wait and see situation. I guess I need to get used to this. Pisser!

    Oh and the MRI mix up was because my surgeon got a report that because of my dense tissue, the radiologist thought I needed 6 month MRIs. This is strange because both of the radiologists that I saw said 1 year. So we are going with one year.  Blah!

    I am really hoping that since the ultrasound/mammo I had 2 weeks ago didn't show anything, I am fine. But to have two different drs say they want to keep an eye on things is a little disconcerting.

    Anyhoo, I have a conference today so am at home for a bit. I think I will hit the gym. I need to get my mind off of things.

    Thanks for listening.

    Amera

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  • sharon56
    sharon56 Member Posts: 220
    edited April 2008

    good am ,

    Amera I have dense breasts and they ach alot , its hard to even think of something else being hidden in there . I had a copy of my path report printed when I was in chemo last year and it described my boob mass pretty well . I know now that its something to be aware of , but not so aware that it makes me nervous . My drs all agree to keep an eye on it , relative word keep and eye on it . Just that , I often wonder if I should have had a masectomy , but I do not think it would have made a difference . BC surgery has come a long way and so has chemo , never mind the rads . I am getting a mamo every year , a digital one , for now its good for me . You will know yourself if anything is amiss .

    Man I am sure after doing chem we are all so in tune with our bodies that any little thing becomes bigger than any other person can imagine . I mean I have never been so aware of every little detail its scary . Body image , little aches and pains creaks and groans .

    A work out is great ......... get those yas yas out .

    I just got a new baseball glove , bat and ball and am now planning on getting out with my girls and running a few bases after work , there's a park close to us .

    Caya : must feel great getting one dd home , do you miss them ? And college acceptance great ....... too bad she cannot find one around here man . My dd's decided to exchange rooms over the weekend and paint ........ yikes ! I did laundry ALL weekend . good luck on your machine shopping .... maybe you could find one to wash your taxes away ! ;)

    Tina ..... its good to move once in a while and set up new roots the kids will do well for sure . We are in the process of getting our roof reshingled , one more thing to add on to a new / old house that we moved to a few years back . Our girls started in a new school in grades 4-6 and have now graduated and moved on to our local high school , made new friends and fit in really well .

    And hey "our" book would be much more interesting , I am sure we have alot more to chat about ......... i mean we ALL have . Skye to poop with that book ! Its in vogue right now ....... we need a road trip novel .... like Thelma and Louise . BUT WE DO NOT DRIVE OFF A CLIFF AT THE END ............. WE KEEP ON GOING !!!!!!!!!! AND REACH THE OTHER SIDE !

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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    Caya I am jealous of your new washer, and you do  not even have it yet… We bought ours when we moved to Edison 5 years ago, and wound up with a total lemon.  We have already had to repair it twice, and now it is constantly becoming unbalanced and shuffling across the floor no matter how carefully I load it.  ECK.  Congrats to Amanda.

    Amera that stinks…that wait and see nonsense is absolutely the worst.  If they are not going ballistic, my sense is that it is probably nothing, and the level of concern you are seeing is mostly influenced by your history.

    Sharon have fun playing ball with your girls!  Sounds like fun.

    Skye I am glad your book signing went well, and I hope that you slept off the ick.  I would be surprised if any of our posts wound up in any other book, particularly since the publication process takes so long…I bet the posts were written before we were even diagnosed! 

    Joni it is so good to hear from you…you sound wonderful, and I hope that you are feeling well.  I love to crochet..my grandmother taught me how so long ago that I can not even remember learning.  I have tried to make blankets, but I do not have a long enough attention span lol!  I get bored of making squares well before the blanket is big enough to make a difference….lets just say that we have quite a few lap blankets around here…..come to think of it, my quilt wound up being a lap blanket as well!  Hmmmmmm

    Tina it really sounds like the kids are adapting well…a birthday party already!!  Awesome!  I am glad that you feel more comfortable…there is nothing worse than feeling totally alone in a new and unfamiliar place.  Oh, and I hear you about not telling anyone about the cancer…I have not told anyone at my new Gym.  That way, I do not get people telling me how great I look or asking “how things are going”  =)

    Lynn your tag sale sounds like a resounding success!  Congrats (and THANKS!!)

    Jan that sounds like so much fun!  That dog show sounds so cute.  Brought to mind the time that you brought your dog to her classroom and she was so proud.  I wonder if she has found a new hobby?  Congrats on the horse show win to her.  My kids would be green with envy that she gets to ride a horse at all!

    Well I have to get motivated here…Bella has to be captured and put into her box for transport.  Sport is very angry at me because I had to take away the cat food last night in anticipation of Bella’s procedure.  He can not understand why he has a (gasp) EMPTY TUMMY!!!  He has been walking around scolding me and implying that he is going to waste away.  Silly, spoiled FAT kitty!  Bella of course was too busy trying to woo her intended the eunuch to notice that she did not have any food.  

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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    Well in a rather amusing turn of events I think I may have had another run-in with the clueless plagiarizing student that I have told you guys about before.  Since I caught him pulling material from the internet, he seems to have reformed his ways, and has submitted several papers with a more appropriate level of grammatical errors and logical fallacies.  Anyway, I have just had a conference with him (as I do with all my students) during which I went over his term paper with him.  I require that all students submit their thesis statements to me for approval and revision, and his thesis was about the reasons behind the decline in the quality of education available in the public schools of New York City.  This is a reasonably controversial topic, so I allowed it.  To my surprise, he did NOT bring a paper about the state of public education in NYC to his conference, but rather came in with a paper that amounted to a literary criticism of “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera as it relates to Nietzsche’s theory of Eternal Return.

    To say that I have suspicions is an extreme understatement.

    I think I fixed his little red wagon but good, though.  The paper, although surprisingly erudite (particularly in comparison to some of his previous work) did not have an argument, and had many loose ends.  I explained the paper’s shortcomings (giving him the benefit of the doubt since I could not prove that he did not write the paper as we sat in a classroom that does not even have a clock much less a computer) and gave it back to him for revision (again…as I do for all the students).  He looked at me with a confused expression and asked me, well what grade would I get if I did NOT revise the paper…to which I replied that it was not a passing paper in its current state…and then he offered to write about his ORIGINAL topic (I presume because he is not familiar with Nietzsche OR Milan Kundera for that matter)….so I said um no…just revise this one…GOOD LUCK!!!

    Cool

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2008

    OMG Rebecca - that is beyond hilarious. How did you manage to keep a straight face?

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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    Rebecca - You really should write your book about this stuff - are these kids for real?  I agree with Jan, and I'm sure everyone else here - how on earth do you keep a straight face?

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  • skyedivine
    skyedivine Member Posts: 839
    edited April 2008

    Rebecca, I'm laughing my head off over that latest misadventure with Mr. Copycat. I'm with Jan, how do you keep a straight face? I think you handled it so very beautifully; too bad you couldn't put that whole exchange on Youtube.



    Amera, I don't blame you for being somewhat discombobulated over those two doctors finding your spot "of interest." I am sure any of us would feel the same. I had that "dense" problem too until menopause, which I didn't really complete til after chemo. Hope the workout helps you feel better.



    Sharon the baseball sounds fun. Did you get a pink glove? :-) I agree with you that our book would have been better. Jan, how much work did you do on that?



    Caya, the front-loaders sound ever so nice. That is what I would like next, if I get my druthers. I have this bad feeling all my appliances are going to go at once, one of these days.



    I am gradually feeling better. I was able to be up and around most of the day and did short walks with Grendel. Still kind of yukky but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. Had to deal with editorial things and witchy co-author stuff again all day. Thank goodness the editor is completely on my side and the whiner is completely off the wall. Basically, she didn't like the changes he made to her part of the manuscript. I explained that being edited is the inevitable consequence of having an editor, but I don't think she gets that. Oh well, since bc, I never expect things to be easy anymore! - Skye

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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    Ladies I have no clue how I keep a straight face with these winners...I guess that is why they pay me the big bucks (yeah riiiiiiiiiight).  Anyone want to start a pool on whether or not he shows up for the final? 

    In truth I think he got a rather long conference because I wound up staring at the words in uncomprehending incredulity (how is THAT for SAT words....) and spent a long time pretending to read and trying to figure out a way to plausibly KEEP the paper instead of handing it back to him.  I want to have that paper and my computer on the same desk....He will NOT get away with this! (pounding the table with my fists and turning red in the face with fervor)

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    Rebecca Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    URG on the witchy co-author Skye...some people get too much ego wrapped up in their own words and can not handle constructive criticism.  fifty lashes with a wet noodle for her.

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited April 2008

    Rebecca, you just crack me up. You are so smart and on top of it ... what a blessing that the teaching profession has you!

    Amera, I am so sorry that you have to worry yet again. I guess, somehow, we need to view this as our new normal. But if anyone figures it out, let me know.

    Skye, feel better soon. Don't you miss the days when an ache was just an ache?

    Our younger daughter closed escrow on her first house today. They got a great deal; having a cash down payment, being pre-qualified, nothing to sell, makes it easy. It's a fixer upper, but in a great location, cheapest house on the cul de sac, and they are young. They can make it into whatever they want. Gosh, I can hardly remember the days when I felt I had the future ahead of me.

    Feeling blue, can you tell?  I am tired of being positive, tired of trying to see the good in things. I always say it could have been worse. But you know what, it could have been better.

    Melia

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  • luckymel
    luckymel Member Posts: 643
    edited April 2008

    Rebecca, LOL!!! I love your copycat story - I may just have to go into teaching JUST so I can catch cheaters like him and make them squirm - what fun! Let us know how this one ends, ok?

    Skye, glad you're feeling better - seems like you have had a lot of not-so-good days the last couple of months. Maybe spring and summer will agree with you better. And of course, the end of Herceptin should help.

    Caya, I'm jealous of your new washer and dryer-to-be. Mine are front loaders, but like Rebecca, mine were lemons - lots of problems, numerous repairs, and they're still not right. Our mistake was in buying maytags during the first year or two they were out. They are so much better now - plus all the pretty colors! I'm hoping mine bite the dust soon.

    Amera, sorry you're having to go through all this worry. I'd be just as concerned as you are, I'm sure, but I'm sure they'll tell you in six weeks that nothing is happening and that they'll just continue to watch at your next scheduled check-up. At least they said they'd check you in six weeks instead of six months.

    I went downtown today to donate a unit of blood for my surgery - that makes it seem really close, and I'm getting excited again. I saw my oncologist last week for my three month visit, and that went well. Got my order for a bone density and another CT scan in July, but so far everything is clear.

    Hugs to everyone.

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  • viddie
    viddie Member Posts: 547
    edited April 2008

    Hi all,

    Rebecca,

    LOL. I just love your stories. He just doesn't get it!!! Amazing!!

    Skye,

    I hope you feel better. Think LV.

    Mel,

    Good to hear from you. Diep is getting closer- then LV!!

    Melia,

    I have been thinking of you. Please hang in there. We are all with you. I am so glad Steve is up and about.

    Joni,

    How are you? My thoughts are with you. 

    Lynn,

    Congratulations on the tag sale. That is great.

    Good luck tomorrow. Let us know how it went. 

    I haven't had time to read all the posts. Been busy enjoying our last days here ---and packing. Leaving tomorrow and will be home late on Sunday night. Wish me luck in the car with the boat and Ed. Today we take the boat out of the water. I will miss it here, but time to go home and face reality. My second to the last hercepton is on Monday. I have to decide if I should continue Foxamax or take a zometa shot once a year. Foxamax is tried and proven, but the convenience on one shot a year is very enticing.The docs have mixed feelings about the Zometa, so I have to decide. I will try to catch up on the posts later. Have a great day everyone.

    Love,

    Viddie 

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  • TPPJ
    TPPJ Member Posts: 1,017
    edited April 2008

    Oh, Rebecca, I don't know how you stand it...  I've never even HEARD of that guy OR his theory.  I'm sure the kid is panicking as he hasn't either.

    Skye, you are so right...an editor EDITS!  She should just get used to it.

    Nothing too new here.  Psycho that I am, I sold my china cabinet on Craig's List... this is the one I had painted black just before I left OH.  I have been on the fence about keeping it for a long time.  Yesterday I walked into a Kincaid furniture store that was closing and there was the matching piece to my table and chairs (Tuscano) at more than 50% off original.  I called Paul in Dallas and he gave the OK.  Many times I've just bought it and dealt with him later but I was literally getting twinges in my chest, so I checked in w/him first.  Luckily has having coffee on a nice, sunny patio w/his friend from New York enjoying the nice weather down there so he was receptive.  I just hope these buyers can get this other one out of here w/out trashing my new wood floors.  I'll be on edge.

    I discovered Wegmans today.  What a supermarket.  Do any of you have it?  It is fabulous.  I'm finding my way around.  There's lots of new shopping centers but they are more spread out than Columbus.  It reminds me of Aliso Viejo/Laguna Niguel ten years ago if anyone's familiar w/that area of So Cal.  Possibly like West Boca, FL too, but not as congested.  Anyway, I just really like the "newness" of it all.  Still feeling a bit discombobulated...but it takes time to feel comfortable.

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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca Member Posts: 971
    edited April 2008

    Tina Wegmans is THE MOST AWESOME supermarket EVER!!!!!!

    I used to shop there when I lived in Buffalo, and it was the one thing that I missed when we moved.  I did without for a bunch of years and then they opened one about 5 miles from my house...it is the only one for miles around, and I was sooooo happy.  It not along my normal rounds so requires a special trip to go to, but it is worth it.  You can eat so well for so cheap by shopping smart at Wegmans. 

    Congrats on the china cabinet

    As for my student and his high-falootin' authors and philosophers, to his dismay I was familiar with both...and I am planning to bring my copy of "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" to the final exam and sit directly in front of him reading it....and taking notes.  I am so evil.....

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  • mer1957
    mer1957 Member Posts: 534
    edited April 2008

    It's been a long week - is it Friday yet?

    Amera, thinking of you, I know the days are long.

    Joni, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

    Viddie, good luck on getting the boat out of the water and Tina, getting the china cabinet out of the house!  Eeks, my stairs got messed up by the movers when we moved in, hope yours goes well. 

    Tina, any plans for making friends there?  It must be lonely.

    I am doing Race for the Cure at the end of May and DH and I are going to do a pink ribbon bike ride up north in June.  I'd like to do the 42 mile but he wants to do the 20.  I guess I shouldn't push it but I like a challenge. It's the first organized bike ride I have tried so maybe I should start slow and just enjoy it.  I was going to do a BC mini triatholon in Sept but they swim 400 yds in a lake - no way!  Jan, hope you fit in a run this week.

    Sharon, good to hear from you.

    Skye, hope you are feeling better. 

    Rebecca, school is almost over!

    Mel, how many more days to Diep?

    Hugs

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