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Afternoon All! Congratulations to any of you who are having nice weather. It's been rainy or overcast and blustery here for days. No antique auto show. I was disappointed. I knew Stan would enjoy it, it would get me out of the house and we'd eat out lol. Judy, at least we haven't had to cut up a large tree. Paulette, I can definitely relate to needing a vacation after some RV trips. I'm fond of it but often recall--at home I have a dishwasher, a laundry and a cleaning lady lol. It's still a great way to travel though. Stephanie, I didn't realize. Oh no, having to lay around and do nothing on our good week is the pits. Having had my chemo Thur, this is not my good week so I'm going to veg the rest of the day. Have a good one everyone. Judy in KW

I'm throwing in with Kasey. Judy in KW

Gina, I'm 3b and advanced is advance. I'm past 4 yrs and still doing well tho still in treatment. It is a devastating experience. I had a clean bill of health with a June physical and cancer found the following Sep. No accounting for it. Thank goodness they found it now while she is still strong with a positive attitude. Keep us posted. We care. Judy in KW

Welcome, you are certainly welcome. I have to sit on my anger everytime I hear did (you/she/he) smoke. I explain that 30% of the people who get lung cancer never smoked. I also add a warning not to ask people that question. It's like asking someone with stomach or colon cancer if they ate too much. That seem to get through. There is no time limit on grieving or unloading or venting. We are here for you offering support in any manner you need. Stay strong. Judy in KW

Terrific Paulette! Couldn't hear better news and we need all the good news here that we can get. Good for you. Judy in KW

Melinda, I didn't come on board til '07 but I'm sure you'll find old friends popping up here. So sorry you are back. Just not fair, is it. Hope the PET only lit up in one place. That's the best possible scenario. Will also wait with you for staging crossing fingers and toes for early stage. Keep us posted. Judy in KW

Morning All! Nice chatty Air yesterday but still missing many. Drop in when you get time. My favorite day in this cycle--well this Saturday anyway. The last Saturday after chemo I was gripped with pain all day. Thought it might have been a little constipation coming on so took a half dose of Miralax. So far, so good. The marathon trip to the mainland and back, then right into early am chemo and back to the hospital yesterday for my post-chemo shot just took the stuffing out of me. Today I get to do no more than what I put on myself. Lovin it! Judy, when you get allergies again and want to consider shots, you go to an Allergist and get the test done that tells them precisely what you are/are not allergic too. Then they recommend what if any shots you should take. I started with three, then down to two--one for trees, weeds, grass and ragweed, another for mold and mildew, and one for mites (then can only give this for awhile before they get diminishing returns). I found it annoying having to go for shots every 3 wks and was always finding ways to get around going to a doctor's office. It would have been a piece of cake compared to my 3-wk schedule now. O.k., too long already. Sara have a great time this weekend and congratulations on the good weather. Not too many of us are having it. Eric, your social calendar makes my head spin. But congratulations on that anniversary. Hard to believe that doctor you had was so mean! Be sure to send him that card. If you forget, I'll remind you. Stephanie, sorry about that surgery but just think, you can lay around and read or nap or watch movies or whatever without thinking you should be doing something. Oh, no that's me lol. Feel better. Have a great day everyone. Judy in KW

Morning All! Hope my traditional "all caps" for Friday will stir the pot here. We made a marathon trip to Orlando this time and I didn't take my newer computer. Internet service was awful on my old one. Can the internet tell and punish you if you are using an old computer lol? Bless those steroids. Awake at midnight, again at 3 but couldn't get back to sleep that time. Got up at four. Made tea, did some stuff. Feel like things are really cluttered. But got home Wed at 4 pm and had to be at the hospital at 9 am. They really drag this chemo out there. Didn't get out til 3 pm. The chemo time is supposed to be 1 1/2 hr! One funny, my PCP tipped me off to take the 6 zofran pills from the nurse but don't "take them." I palmed them and took sips of water pretending to take them. Don't know if I fooled her or not but she was fiddling with the chemo pole so think so. I stuffed them in an outside pocket of my purse when she left the room. At two separate times I found one floating around the bottom of my bed lol lol. How dingy am I! Have been catching up on threads alerted in my email but haven't had time to catch up on all the Airs--just yesterday. Ginny, hope your allergies get better but it is FRIDAY. Believe it or not, I take Zyrtec in the am and Claritin at night. I also take Tylenol PM at night (contains Benedryl). I'm not dead yet and when I cut out the Claritin, my allergies acted up badly. I'm planning on trying to cut out the Benedryl soon but not until these steroids stopped jazzing me. Judy, your Gilda club has had a really rough time lately. And the woman who lost her husband and has her cancer back. How sad is that. And another mother with young children makes it particularly tragic. Congrats on your allergy improvement. When I was tested the Dr said I was allergic to the planet. Funny but not. I took shots for ten years but got tired of that. Doing o.k. for the most part self-medicating. When they are acting up, they really drain your energy and generally make you miserable. I know. Stephanie, sorry about your allergies too. I'm hoping for you that it's not the insulation. If so, it might only last for a short time after the initial installation. Have been thinking of you lately. Thinking if anyone is as tired of doing chemo as I am, it's probably you. That's why I struggle to stay happy with stable. It doesn't look like I'll be getting a break anytime soon. Have a great day everyone. Judy in KW

Maryjean, wishing you and your family peace in the days ahead. Seven years fighting, a real warrior. Hope you have some good memories to cherish during that time to help you thru this saddness. Judy in KW

Tonya, just catching up after a trip (again!). Anything new to post on your Daddy? Let us know how things are going when you get a chance. Judy in KW

Coming in late on this one but wanted to say hi Eric. You keep talking about all those social activities and I may have to move to Scotland. Stan and I are a bit out of the loop here. Key West is a transient town and our little community here has almost completely changed in the past ten years. True, we could have more social engagements than we do but compatibility is an issue too. When you have cancer and limited energy, you get a little picky. Oh well, I manage to keep busy enough lol. Glad you are enjoying your retirement. No danger of boredom for you lol. Judy in KW

Hi, yes I've been traveling but am back now. Just did chemo yesterday and my follow-up shot is today. Guess I needed to respond to your post. Help keep my own spirits up by telling someone else there is hope. Some years ago I started a thread for advanced chemo survivors. It got quite a response. True some of them are now gone but only after years longer than expected by their dx. Maybe Donna will come in and respond. She's a long time survivor who still posts on occasion. For me, I've now passed 4 1/2 and have my eye on 5 yrs. Don't give up hope for your friend. Judy in KW

Just following up on your Dad. How are things going for him and for you. Post when you get a chance. Judy in KW

Morning All! Sorry I didn't make it in yesterday. Up with an alarm to pack and get going by 8 am. Stopped and picked up Dominick in Port St Lucie. OMG he is such a young man now. I'm going to try to reduce the size of a 8x10 pic taken on his cruise to put on the net. Judy, it may be the time of year or maybe our lives have just gotten too boring lol. In any event, posts wax and wane and at least we have lurkers. Stephanie, the anxiety started to surface last evening but better out than in I always say. On our way to Orlando already but can't say bright and early. Early yes but it's pouring. Did so all night and thru the morning. Yuk. We're taking Dave and family to brunch. It will be sloppy. I have to wait a day for my scans now also. Used to get them same day but they said it was too stressful for the radiologists. Whatever. Don't know when I'll be back on. Have to check my data usage on the phone. The meter online goes back a month! Have a great day everyone. Oh, and Bud, catch a lot of fish and don't let the dog fall in. Judy in KW

Dawn, it wonderful to see you back online. Looking forward to seeing what's going on with your cancer and your life. Judy in KW

Good to see the guys onsite. Alan, enjoy your sports but glad my husband isn't much of a sports watcher. Let me amend that, he does watch hunting and fishing shows during his alone time. We're pretty good at compromising with TV. Duh, if we didn't, we could go look at one of the other 2 TVs in the house but we never do lol. Bud, I do understand how previously "normal" tasks get harder as time goes by. I was in the orchid room closest to the outside fence this week. It was full of larger weeds and more tenacious vines than the inside section I did last week. Stan kept coming and telling me to quit but it was hard to finally stop. I was so close to finishing but just couldn't go another inch. Hope you get your fishing date in. Sounds interesting taking the dog. Didn't even know there were life jackets for dogs lol. Judy, when I used to have frequent weekends alone, I would often get a chick flick, a box of chocolates and take-out Chinese food. Turn it into an event. It works. When Stan was traveling ALL THE TIME and I lived in Kutztown PA, I had a local restaurant where I hung out. You could go any time of day and someone would be there to chat with. I would have coffee, food or a tiny-tot sundae. Could never find a replacement here in KW--I'm not a bar person lol. Have a great day everyone. Judy in KW

Morning All! Stormy day in KW. No rain yet but grey skies and wind. I'm not looking forward to our trip tomorrow. I don't like strong winds going over the bridges in the RV. Also, I recently realized it was a holiday weekend. Yikes. Hope we can get an early start. Have to get back in the computer today. Did a boo-boo invoice yesterday. Missed the total by a mile. Of course I got it in the mail in time for pick up so have to do a fax ahead of it fixing the amount. I hate it when that happens. It's final packing day but we won't be gone long so that helps. I just want to go and get back. This will not be the funnest trip. I have so many projects on hold until we get back home. Have a great day everyone. Judy in KW PS Ann, our meeting will have to wait til next year. I'm afraid we don't travel 95 except for when we are heading further North. We usually do that in the Spring, Summer or early Fall. Have a great day everyone. Judy in KW

Morning All! First of all my sympathies to you Randy and your family on the death of your Dad. I would have missed it altogether if someone hadn't mentioned it on the Air. I haven't been on FB for awhile and am assuming that's where the announcement was. Too busy catching up, doing chemo and getting ready to go for scan on Saturday. I am so tired. Good to see you onsite Annette. And yes, I think the dentist and shovel things are funny. Just the right touch lol. Hope your hear is healing. Got to go. The cleaning lady is now in the middle of my space. Have a great day everyone. Judy in KW

Thanks for the post Bud. I'll check him out on YouTube. He was popular in "my time" and I may recognize him when I see/hear him. Never been good with names. Judy in KW

Morning All! Wendy called just when I started posting so actually I'm back. Feeling really lazy today but can't afford to. I have Stan booked to help me with a project in the orchid room. I read in the paper that for whitefly you can take a roll of yellow construction tape and dip it in olive oil and hang it near your plants or trees. I want to try it before I rip the rest of the renegade vine out and see what happens. I hate to use chemicals but will if I have to. We've been having overcase/stormy skies the past couple of days. Doesn't look good again today. Think that's what makes me lazy. I do need the sun. Will push myself til it's time to go for my massage at 3 pm--Yeaaaahhh. We leave for PSL and Orlando on Saturday so I need to get it in gear. Have a great day everyone. Judy in KW

Judy in KW is having a good day Ann. I went to my PCP and talked out some of the problems I've been having doing chemo here in KW. I told him afterwards that when things get crazy with my medical care, I come see him. He centers me which amuses him since I was a counselor. The main reason for the visit was new scripts for my meds and I left without them lol. So much for being centered! Ann, whatever the cause, I hope you get pain relief soon. Meditation and/or relaxation exercises can be very effective if done on a regular basis. I used to teach relaxation to clients and give them a tape of my voice talking them thru it. Your life sounds really busy tho and it takes a commitment to do it in a manner that supports success. Judy, sounds like you are enjoying a lovely Fall. Stan and I have talked about finally visiting Fall somewhere next year. Funny, purple is my favorite color too. Don't know when it happened but I had my first counseling office painted wisteria. It was a soft lovely shade of purple. When I was younger, my favorite colors were orange and yellow. Sounds like mellowing with age to me lol. Ginny, I love hearing you talk too. Picturing you mud spattered on the golf course. Tickled me. By the way, I did not know the shingles shot was that expensive! Have a great evening everyone. Annette and Bud and Alan and Diane, missing you. Cutting Stephanie and Eric some slack. Think they were here recently. Judy in KW

Morning All! Am taking it easy this morning. Have an appointment with my PCP today and want my BP to be good. It's been great in a number of places these past months. Luck has it though, it's always higher when I see him and I like him lol. And, he's the one who prescribes for it. Judy, a slow week for you is probably a good thing. Don't expect it will last for long lol. Ann, wish we could connect sometime when you are in PSL. Will be waiting and watching for your doctor's report. It really sounds like shingles but with no visible rash....Hope they make a dx soon. Not knowing is the worst. Stephanie, I've been thinking of making more granola but I've been off even the bought kind lately. Now that breakfast, that sounds more like it! Eric, glad you made the most of a gloomy day with your friend. As for the Knox trial, I did watch the beginning. She was young and naive and the contradictory stories occurred during one of those hours long interogations. We know people say all kinds of things when they are trapped in one of those little rooms in the hopes of getting out of it. I was so relieved when she was acquited. They have already taken four years of her young life. Have a great day everyone. Judy in KW

Great news! As I said in an earlier post this morning, in this journey you have to go with how you (he) feel(s). Seeming to be good is the best. Judy in KW

It's more than o.k. You can see my full response in your other thread. Judy in KW

Ginny, my deepest condolences on the loss of your friend Jeanne. Judy in KW