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[helenabear]

Hi everyone... wow I like busy weekends. Somehow they seem to last longer when you do more in them Yesterday my cousin invited me to a brass band concert he played at so I went there yesterday. I love that type of music mostly because I love the sound of brass more than any type of instrument.

I had a good time with the boys. They really are good and a lot of fun to be with. Luis was at work for part of the time but when he came home they did much better on the games because he could tell them how to work it better than I could. I have my one and only Sega game (Disney's Magical Racing Tour) so I really don't play much else. My friends were extremely grateful that I could watch them and I don't mind. I have to admit that they are slightly better behaved when their dad isn't around. He is a sweetheart but such an instigator, but only in silly ways I joke with their mom and say how hard it must be to take care of three children

Wendy I am so glad to hear that you can share this with us. We are always here to listen when you need it and I hope they can treat it quickly and easily and painlessly as possible. I do hope the same good luck and fortune that went to my brother's father in law will come your way. A few months ago he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. They just found out late last week that his cancer is so slow growing and not very harmful to his body right now that they really doubt he would die of cancer and that he would probably sooner die of something else. So we were all glad to hear that news. I do hope that good news will come your way very quickly as well!

Angelina, it sounds like you had a wonderful weekend! The airshow sounds wonderful. How was your mom's birthday? Our house is moving along. There are still a few things in boxes that we aren't sure what we are going to do with. They are the non essentials of our possessions and we just haven't figured out where we want to store them yet like we did before. But we have to be able to get to them because once in a blue moon we use them. Otherwise we are moving along on the house

Rider, the tape was great! It reminds me a lot of the type we used to take although we didn't really ever do much on the rides. I still have to track down the tapes at my dad's house to see what we have. I am so sorry you had to waste your weekend on cable techs. They are horrible sometimes aren't they? We would love to see Monsters Inc. but don't know when we will be able to see it yet. It looks nice and silly and I like that kind of movie. Well I had better get back to work. I hope everyone enjoyed the remainder of their weekend!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Wendy, just letting you know my best is with you and you will be remembered in my DIS prayers for healing and comfort. Do hope all goes well.

 

[helenabear]

Hello everyone!

Dan, how nice it is to see you come into this group to bring Wendy well wishes.

I hope everyone is doing good today. I have been listening the news all morning and I was just coming in to try to rid myself of stressful things. I do hope everyone is doing well and I hope no one was affected by the plane crash.

Take Care everyone!!!

 

[IASW Rider]

Hi Everyone!

So sorry that I haven't stopped into the Suite in a few days. I've been very preoccupied - all kinds of political garbage at work - new "acting boss" (as we just lost our second manager in 6 months) - condescending, inexperienced, male chauvinist pig - offended my group and me in a meeting, last week - everyone's feeling pretty hopeless, and since I'm the senior person in the group, I'm trying to hold it together and keep everyone hanging on. UGH UGH UGH. I won't bore you with the details, but it's a pretty uncomfortable situation. My Unit has been through a lot, this year - our original Manger was let go, both of my original assistants quit, 3 more people moved on to other positions, and now our current boss (who had been out on medical leave for the past 3 months) told us today that she took a voluntary layoff package. The last thing we need is having this smarmy idiot (who is also young and inexperienced) as our "boss". Oh well - we'll see how this unfolds as time goes on.

Thanks for stopping in to offer your kind words to Wendy, Dan!

Elaine - I also like the sound of brass instruments! I love jazz-type music - my favorite band in the world is Chicago, and I think that it's mostly because I love their horn section and that great jazzy kind of sound! I know that you play other instruments besides guitar, but I can't recall what they are! I never had much luck taking music lessons. I took piano, violin, and recorder lessons, and lost patience with all of them. I was better off singing in choir, in high school, or taking dancing lessons (which I also did, for years!) I hope that everything is all right with your brother's father-in-law. I'm glad that you heard some positive news, recently.

Do you know that we're STILL waiting for the stupid cable company to come and install our new outlet???? It's been almost a month and (literally) 5 appointments, and they still haven't gotten it done! Once, the guy couldn't do it, twice, they sent the "wrong technicians", once they didn't send ENOUGH technicians, then last night, they cancelled what would have been our fifth appointment, due to "a glitch in the system". I am getting so sick of this! Frank and I are going to call their "customer advocacy" department, today, and complain. More than anything, I'm sick of waiting around for them to either not show up or send the "wrong" technicians, and I am sick of that room having furniture all out of place, in anticipation of the cable hook up. AND, on top of everything else, they shut off our converter boxes for no reason, and claim that they can't get them working again because there is a "trouble call" on my account! Yeah - the "trouble" is that they are a HORRIBLE cable company!!! I told Frank that I want to give up, all together, but he wants to try to reschedule the appointment one more time. He's obviously more optimistic than I am.

Anyway......hope that you're all having a nice day! I wonder what SG is doing, right now......!! I wish that we were there with her! Take care and speak to you all, soon!

 

[angelina]

Hi, everyone. I just got everyone to bed, and thought I'd check in. When is SG expected back? I miss her upbeat posts, I'd love to meet her ( and the rest of you) one day. The past few days have been really hectic around here. My two year old dd and niece have really outdone themselves this week. They've uprooted bricks from around a tree flowerbed ( they were hunting, they said,) unloaded a stack of firewood, dismantled the playroom, stomped various crackers and cookies into the recently steam cleaned carpet, smeared peanut butter all over the computer desk and chair, and somehow got into the outside freezer and had a snack of frozen venison sausage. My husband doesn't get it--he says this stuff never happens when he's watching them. Of course, I try to explain that he's not doing OTHER things at the same time, like laundry, dishes, etc. I'm not complaining, mind you. I worked while my other two were this age, so I am so thankful that I am able to stay at home with my third and her cousin, which allows my sister to work part time, and spend afteroons at home with both of her girls. But, boy, can they get into some things! Last week, I glanced out the window just as my niece was sliding down the windshield of my car and my dd was climbing up the trunk! I finally put them in the car and ran a couple of errands until they settled down for their naps around lunchtime.

Well, I'm going to try to mop the kitchen floor before I get too still and fall asleep. Have a good evening, ya'll.

 

[helenabear]

Hi everyone. I apologize if my words don't come out as good as they usually do as I am up early in the morning because I awoke to my precious cat sleeping on my knees (OUCH)! I am sorry I haven't had much time to post. I am getting the house ready for my family to come for Thanksgiving & Luis' dad was able to stop by to see the house as he was in Ohio for buisiness. So that was a nice surprise. I have also been really busy at work. I am taking care of someone else's load while they are on vacation this week and next. So that takes away some of my time.

Rider, I am so sorry you have to deal with that at work. I can relate as I work in a very techinical field and some men really think they are better than women when it comes to work. Some thought I was incompetant and it really got to me. All I can say is here is a great big {{{HUG}}} and I hope things improve at work.

Angelina, I know SG was booked to stay 12 days but she could afford to stay as long as 25 (or something like that) so I am not sure when she shall return. I assume soon though because I could not imagine her not at home for Thanksgiving with her family. She is a great person and no matter where she is I hope she is doing well. Of course the rest of you are wonderful too... I don't know what I would do without you guys sometimes to listen to and talk to I feel for you and your wonderful DD & niece's "gardening work". What fun it must be to have to look after that. This is a good time to ignore the DH and realize you are doing a great job and kids will get into things the moment your head is turned. Try not to over work yourself!

Well I will be glad to share the instruments I play. As I said I love brass. The full range of sounds you can get from a brass to me is unequaled by any other instrument. I started off playing piano when I was in kindergarten. Then in gradeschool I took up the flute. Around 8th grade I decided to try my hand at trumpet (my brother had one) but I didn't switch to brass until the end of 9th grade. I then played mellophone (marching French Horn or F Trumpet as some call it), then went right into French Horn from there. Along the way I still played trumpet and I picked up Euphonium/baritone, and a little trombone. In college I learned E flat Alto Horn (looks like a really little baritone... and baritones are baby tubas). And of course recently I am trying my hand at guitar. I of course also sing in a choir and Rider, I too recall having recorder lessons as well (didn't stick with that one). Along the way I tried oboe & basoon as well but wasn't as fond of those and with playing flute came piccolo (but I was on my way out of woodwinds by that time so I didn't stay on that long). Music is my release. By playing and singing my emotions are released and I can recreate what I am feeling in my soul. It is such a wonderful release and my DH is always impressed when I can willingly set down for an hour a day to practice. He is also a music person but he has always been a choir person and a percussionist. I am trying to teach him trumpet but he is getting discouraged.

Well I need to get ready for work now. I hope you all have a WONDERFUL day and a great weekend to follow. I might not be around much for the next week as my brother is in town and I have a bunch of things planned with family & friends. I will certainly try to pop in to say hi though

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Whew, I am one beat puppy but I had to drop in and say hey to my favorite people. We returned late last night and I have spent the day trying to play catch up and am just now getting around to checking some of the hundreds of emails that came in while I was gone. DD and family just left and I am so tired that I cannot see straight or think straight so I am afraid I will not have time nor energy to read the posts and give a report. Maybe tomorrow. After all tomorrow is another day. LOL Cannot wait to see what you all got up to and wait until you hear some of my adventures. Only one really bad thing and it was a dilly. (grin)

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[IASW Rider]

WELCOME BACK, LINDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We missed you!

Hope that you had a fantastic trip!!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Sorry that I haven't stopped into the Suite in a few days - work has just been emotionally and physically knocking me out. I'm so grateful that next weekend is a long one - I really need to catch up on some rest!

Wow Elaine - you play so many instruments - that's amazing! I'm sure that you are wonderful with all of them! It must be neat to learn to play so many! And I can understand what you mean about it being a good release and time for yourself and a spiritual experience. Do you and Luis sing in the same choir, as well? You will definitely have to entertain us in the Suite with your musical talents on a regular basis!

It sounds like you have your hands full with your DD and your DN, Angelina! But I'm sure that while they might get into "trouble" sometimes, it's still fun and very gratifying to be with them! And I'm sure that your sister appreciates it, as well! They must be so cute together! I'm sure that some days can be exhausting, but I'm sure that all the time you spend with them is very special to all of you!

Well, time for an afternoon nap, now. We went into NYC last night (for the first time since 9/11. Fortunately, we were nowhere near downtown - ie: "Ground Zero") for my best friend Gary's 35th birthday party, which I kind of co-hosted in his apartment. It was a lot of fun, but we didn't wind up getting home till very late, and I barely slept last night, so I think it's "nap time", now, so that I can survive the short week ahead!

Hope that you're all having a great weekend!

 

[helenabear]

Hi all! Just checking in quickly after my very busy weekend. We had a lot of fun Saturday night with my brohter and their friends. We had fun making some pretty bad music at points and they didn't leave until around midnight. Then today I went to the baby shower for my friend. It was nice but way too long. Had her sister & mom planned it, it wouldn't have been so long with 6 games! It lasted 3 1/2 hours before I finally had to leave to go visit my dad. I did have a good time but after a while we did get a little tired of the games. We could tell because everyone except the planners were making comments about how many games we played. But my friend looked wonderful and I will have to get together with her before she leaves to go back to Mexico.

Linda so great to see you back! I can't wait to hear all about your trip. It was nice to be able to watch the EWP with you as well

Rider, yes music is my release. Luis and I sing in the same chior together in church. He actually brought me to that church in college (we are both Catholic but I didn't go to that specific church at the time). I will do my best to entertain you all. But bear with me during my guitar playing. I have so much to learn on that one and at times I dont' think I sounds very good.

Well I hate to come and go so quickly, but I haven't been home much today. I hope all is well with everyone!!!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Well ladies, it seems that you have survived just fine without me and that is as it should be. I surely missed you all though. I snuck over to the suite a couple of times to have a few moments alone on our trip.

Rider, are you alllowed to take photographs on IASW? If not, I goofed as I took a bunch including a picture of me by the sign with a 5 minute wait. We rode it a few times in your honor. I thought of you when I passed the wedding pavillion and pictured how you will look standing there in a very few months. We are so lucky to have such a talented Video Curator. A person who can decide months in advance where she is going to eat is beyond my ken. I admire that but as organized as I like to be that is beyond my abilities. LOL

Helenabear, such talent!! Hope I did not intrude too much the other night. Wish I could have listened in. I can barely play the radio let alone a musical instument of any kind. I think Dalton is going to be musical tho. Did you not see me slow down for you to hop in when we left? You would have been a most welcome addition, especially if you had offered to help with the driving. (grin)

Jstmee, I wish I lived close enough to be of some help to you. Having gone through a mild case of the big C myself and helping friends through theirs I know that the fear is sometimes worse than the disease. It a wonderous time we live in and there are so many things that are possible. You just need to be outgoing and stubborn about demanding the best of care. I hope you are the kind to allow your friends and family to do for you. As you know, it is so comforting to be able to help someone else and it is gracious to allow others to do so for you. I hope your DH will able to be home more.

WM Cathy C and even the famous Dan Murphy along with others have dropped in. I was questioned on my Chicago Mickey at Bomba's and was proud to tell of it being a present from Dan the Man. Thanks again!!!

I am going to try to post some trip reports later this week but I will tell you the low light of our trip. We went over to 1900 Park Fare to eat as we could not get ressies at O'Hana's. I checked with the front desk as to the time of the EWP. 9:15. We rushed through the meal and were standing on the beach at 9:00 pm. As my feet hit the sand I heard the music and was so thrilled until I realized that it was going away and not toward us. It seems it ran early that night. The next night I left Epcot in plenty of time to reach the Poly at 8:00 but did not have great hopes as it had rained all day long and sure enough - No Parade!!!!! I think I am still the only one on here who has never actually seen it. (SOB) Read that anyway you want. WINK?

I get so tickled listening to you all talk about your cats and even dogs. I am not an animal person but I am envious of the care and love that is lavished on those very lucky creatures. Here is a little something I found for you all.

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Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[angelina]

SG, welcome back! We sure have missed hearing from you. I know how disappointed you are that you didn't get to see the EWP. I saw it several times during our last trip, just as I did the Spectromagic parade. We were never in the right place at the right time to see the afternoon parade in the MK, though. I hope the rest of your vacation was wonderful.

We decided not to attempt the after-Thanksgiving trip, as I have some relatives coming for the weekend, but rescheduled for the first week in Jan. My spirit is little sore and bruised after a emotionally draining weekend, lots of tension at our house, and even the thought of WDW doesn't pick me up like it used to, so the January trip may fall by the wayside. I can't tell you all how nice it is to come here and spend a little time with each of you, hear of your ups and downs, your good times and bad. Jstme, you are in my thoughts and prayers, too.

I took my kids to see Harry Potter Friday afternoon, and they enjoyed it quite a bit. Saturday morning, I took them on a History field trip across state to an Indian settlement and museum that my ds had studied in school last week. We really enjoyed seeing more fall colors than we get to see this far south. We still have lots of green leaves on our trees! Yesterday we went to a birthday party at a beautiful "farm" where the kids could fish in a stocked pond, ride horses, and us grownups gathered bags of pecans and visited with good company. (It was the time at home that was emotionally draining.)

Well, it's time to do another load of laundry while the babies sleep, then it will be time for the "big kids" to come home. Take care.

Angie/Angelina

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Angelina

What wonderful memories you are storing up for your children and yourself. All kids should be lucky enough to have such an interested parent who is able to do these things with them. I have interest but lack energy at some times. I am the 'lazy day' grandparent. Since the grands that I see often have a hectic and busy homelife it seems to work.

I was especially sad not to see the EWP since this last trip was probably just that a Last Trip. It is getting too difficult for me to take care of everything and watch over my DH. He is high maintance.

I sincerely hope that the tension in your home is from outside the home and not from anyone who lives under the roof. If you need to vent please feel free. It will make the rest of us feel less guilty when we need to let off steam ourselves. If you want to keep it to yourself that is fine also. Just like Outback restaurants _ No Rules, Just Right.

I took my oldest grandson to see "Harry Potter" last night. We went out to eat and then I took him to Wal Mart and allowed him to daydream about possible Christmas presents. It was late when I returned him to the church but I think he has as good a time as I did. I enjoyed the movie. We read the book last summer and that greatly added to the fun. It was amazing to see the scenes from our imagination played out on the big screen. I love the fact that Ms. Rowlings does not 'talk down' to kids. I love words and she uses loads of them and to great effect. I was also relieved to see that I had pronounced all the names and places corrrectly. I did not want to get embarrassed. LOL

Special thoughts to Jstmee today and always.

Slightly Goofy

 

[angelina]

Hi, SG. My ds and I also read the book over the summer (that is, I read to him.) He's perfectly capable of reading it himself, but he liked to "hear" the book. My dd wasn't too interrested in it, although she liked the movie, and the baby was asleep by the time we read each night, but she sat through all but the last 20 minutes of the movie, so that's a good sign. I loved the way the movie stayed true to the book, and didn't change things the way a lot of movies do, which almost always leaves me disappointed in a movie if I've read the book first. HP was almost exactly like we imagined from reading the book.

Unfortunately, the tension is indeed from inside our house, not outside forces, and is the result, I think of years of buried anger from my dh's childhood. From time to time, it surfaces, and I think we're going through one of those times. It's not always bad, but sometimes, like now, the anger and tension build and things are pretty unpleasant for the rest of us. A lot of things have happened to make the last two years worse, but God still shows me "moments" from time to time to let me know there is still love in our family. Those "moments" keep me going, although it gets harder after each cycle. We are lucky in so many ways, and no family is perfect, so I try to count my blessings. Take care.

 

[IASW Rider]

Hi Angelina,

Thanks so much for sharing with us. We're always here for you, if you need us! I can certainly understand about having a husband who has residual anger and frustration from childhood - my ex husband was very much like that. So I can certainly relate to living with that sort of tension. I know that it can be painful and difficult - especially since you have children who are also exposed to the tension - but it sounds like you are exremely understanding, patient, and thoughtful about the situation. As you said, the most important thing is that there is love in your family, and even though your DH might not express it all the time, I'm sure that he loves you and your children very much and maybe wishes that he could express that in a clearer way. Hang in there and please feel free to come into the Suite and "talk", when ever you feel like it! Sending big {{{{HUGS}}}} your way!

Oh, SG - I'm so sorry that you did not get to see the EWP! We all watched it in your honor on the night and time when you were scheduled to see it, and thought of you! I wish that I had known that some of the nighttime shows were "running" early, before you left. My friend who works at Fantasmic told me that they're only doing one show per night at 6:30 PM, now! Unfortunately, he didn't tell me that until after you'd gone, so I wouldn't have guessed that some of the other nighttime shows were showing earlier, too. It sounds like you had a wonderful trip, though! And so happy that you got to ride IASW! I'm honored that you thought of me! And thanks for thinking of us when you saw the wedding pavillion, too - I wish that we could get married there! But at least we'll see it on our honeymoon! Can't wait to hear more about your trip! You'll have to give us a "mini report" with each of your upcoming posts!

Jstmee - thinking of you, as always, and sending you PD and a big {{{{HUG}}}}!

Helenabear - that's so neat that you and Luis sing in the same choir! That's such a nice thing for you both to do together! Forgive me for not recalling the details offhand, but didn't the two of you meet in a "musical situation", too? And is your brother musically inclined, as well? I know what you mean about LOOOONG showers - they can be fun, but after awhile it's a little too much! I'm sure that your friend really appreciated your being there, though!

Wow - now I want to go see "Harry Potter", too! I have never read any of the books, but I know a little bit about them. We saw the full trailer for it when we went to see "Monsters, Inc." last weekend, and it looks really neat!

I "played hooky" from work, today (I know - bad girl!). I just couldn't emotionally deal with the thought of going in there, when I woke up today, what with all the turmoil that's going on, there. The thought of it stressed me out to the point that I decided to call in and take it easy (didn't feel too guilty, 'cause I think that that was the first time that I called in "sick" all year!). Had a nice relaxing day. Need to reserve energy for the next 2 days at work, followed by what I'm sure will be a stressful Thanksgiving at the folks' house (Frank is going down to his mother's for the holiday weekend).

Hope that you're all having a good night! Talk to you soon!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Angelina, I am afraid that not too many of us make it through life without some sort of scars from our childhood. I wish that there was more education on how to be a good parent so some of the pain could be alleviated. Does your husband have any support from friends or other family members? Sometimes it is hard to reach those who are the most close to us and if you did not have a rough childhood it could be difficult to relate. One of my sisters once told me that she determined that she was not going to let the things that our father did ruin her life otherwise he would have 'won'. I like that attitude. I hope the storm passes quickly and forgets to find it's way back.

Rider and all, I was thinking of you on that night even though I did not get to see the EWP. I believe I was even more let down cause of me ruining the whole perfect senario than not actualy getting to see it. I had checked 2 different places and then again at the GF when we arrived for our PS and they all said 9:15 so it was not from lack of planning. It took about an hour and a half on buses to reach the GF and then over another 2 hours to get back to our resort so I had plenty of time to fume. Met a nice newlywed couple there tho. Seeing that they were staying at the most expensive property and dressed to the nines I was a bit shy to offer them my coupon toward a Pleasure Island trip but they seemed very glad to have it and I ended up giving them lots of advice on how they could extend their stay without spending more bucks. Wonder if they did that? They were from New York. One night on a bus ride back from the parks the whole bus was rivited by conversations between a couple of NY parties who were relating their 9/11 experiences. Tales of stores opening up and giving anything that was needed for free, swarms of volunteers coming in to help out, hopping on subways to nowhere just to get out of the area and without a ticket. One lady said that when she reached the subway she told of not having a ticket and the ticket person asked if she was from the TT area. When she answered in the affirmative the ticket taker asked for a hug and told her to go on her way. As I left the bus at my stop I could not help but tell them that they would never be able to regain their 'bad' reputation again. I exited to laughs and with memories that will never go away.

I will have to find out what church Helenabear and Luis sing at and sneak in on my next Columbus trip. I cannot carry a tune in a bucket and can barely play the radio so I am in awe of such talent. My mother could sing. She got down and dirty and she was good. "You Gotta Love Your Mama Every Night Or You Don't Love Mama At All". Life was never boring when I grew up. LOL

We got to see Spectormagic for real this trip. Last time we sat so far back that I could not really see anything. Did get wet and cold though. Illuminations by the rail at the Cantina after watching TOD with a huge plate of nachos and DH's margarita. Lots of good memories also.

Bad news on Brown Derby tho. They are no longer serving the big Cobb Sald for dinner. We ended up going to H&V instead. First time there and we enjoyed the food and the service. Stay away from the Trail's End Buffet. It used to be one of our favorites but it was totally awful on this trip. Only limp pizza and a chef who put bologna on white bread. Some leftovers in a pot that they called soup also. Drinks were extra just to add insult to injury.

I had to get a GAC this trip cause I got sick the day after we arrived. I only had to use it twice though. I was much more comfortable with the help since it did not involve me cutting in lline. Everyone was so very nice.

I ran into Wheelsie one afternoon. We were listening to the piano player just off Main Street. Not sure what happened there. She is much younger and although in a wheelchair much more mobile than I am so I guess she decided that we did not mesh. I felt a bit bad about it and tried to think if I might have done something to offend. I think she is a special young woman any who.

Rider, you did the company a service by taking the day off. When you go back you will be rested and ready to go at it again with a fresh perspective. Who knows what damage you might have caused by going in when you were in a blue funk. Heck, now I think of it they should pay you double time at least for being so thoughtful. (grin) Even a Cadillac does not operate on all cylinders all the time and they are machines not people. I hope you enjoyed the break.

I keep Jstmee close in my thoughts daily. I hope that her feelings about herself are not truly expressed by her choice of screen names. You can just tell what a special person she is by reading between the lines of all that she does for others. ************Pixie Dust and Shiny Stars to our dear friend.

Slightly Goofy

 

[jstmee]

Thank you all............ for your kind words and pixie dust my way. Things are going good. Just a bit overwhelming. As you said SG, it's the thinking about the big C that is the scariest. I really thing I will need some surgery to remove the affected area. It's the waiting for this to happen that is the hardest. I am supposed to have a girl scout meeting tomorrow, but cancelled. lol, felt guilty about cancelling, but I need to take care of myself first.

About my screen name, it's one I've used in all areas of the internet for the past 6 years. It really is a way to say I am me being me. Not the just part. Because believe me, SG, I am outspoken and I usually get my way. heee, heee (GRIN) I am still researching physicians-specialists, and I even got an email back from one of them.....So now I have a dilema....

I have an appointment with Dana Farber Cancer Institute Friday, they aren't covered under my insurance plan as I previously thought. I have to pay the first $250 then they cover 70% afterward of everything.

The doctor that emailed me is under our plan and so I'd only have to pay $10.. If I need the surgery that would only cost a minimal amount as well. Geeze, typing this down makes me wonder if I should go with the Doc that is under my plan. Ummmm, I'll have to sleep on that. He is a surgery specialist of the type of Cancer I have, so I don't doubt his credentials. Anyway it's midnight and I am going to turn into an owl..

I have seen Harry Potter twice. I love it. Very true to the book, I only wish the other movies were ready and I must have the next book soon.

Thanks again for all of your support. SG sorry you didn't get to see the EWP, and everyone else, hello, hello.
Wendy

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Dear Jstmee/Wendy

Whew, glad to hear that I am worrying for nuthin' about your 'name'. See, I am the oldest of a large family and I was put in charge of them so I tend to go around like a mother hen clucking all the time. Very irritating but I just can't help myself. (smile)

I am glad that you cancelled your meeting. I am sure that everyone understands and would want you to do so. As far as the choice of doctor's go I would check on the credentials of both and make my decision that way. My DH always thinks that things that cost more are better but that is not necessarily so. If the more expensive one is higher rated it could be 'cheaper' in the long run. The anestesiologist (sp) is very important. Really almost more important than the doctor. Check ratings for the hospital as well as some have a very high rate of infection that can be very dangerous. You are so lucky to be in the computer age where you can check these things out. What is your DH saying?

BTW they have boxed sets of the Harry Potter books everywhere right now so you should treat yourself to a set to read while you are laid up.

Since you have convinced me that you are a 'broad' (in the best sense of the word) and are capable of fighting the dragon by yourself if need be I will spend some of my excess worry on Angelina and her family and scare some of those bad vibes away from her and hers this holiday season. Ever notice that things seem to get worse this time of year? I think it is from the high expectations that NO ONE can live up to. (Guilty myself)

I am going over to the Trip Reports Board and post a couple of days of our vacation. Hope I can remember everything. Senior moments you know. (raised eyebrows)

Have a great day gals and I am looking forward to an early evening in the suite. I think we all need a nice quiet night with friends to get us through.

Slightly Goofy

 

[angelina]

Thanks, everyone, for your kind and caring thoughts. Even though I spent a lot of time "lurking" on this thread in the beginning, I feel like I know all of you, and we're all friends. Things are really rather quiet right now, because we're in the "not speaking" phase, which will begin to wear off in a couple of days (hopefully). It's really sad to live this way, especially when I think of the good times, and all the things we have in common. He spends a lot of time with our children, and is really involved with their sports and school. He takes them hunting and fishing, and we travel so well together. It's just the day to day that gets to us. I wasn't prepared for how isolating stay-at-home mommy-ing would be. I miss the comraderie (sp?) of the girls at the office.

Jstme, I worked for 10 years in a university/medical center office, and one of my docs specialized in colorectal surgery. I know how scary this must be for you, and my best advice for you is to arm yourself with INFORMATION. Read everything you can about your diagnosis. That's my 2nd best information--nothing beats the power of prayer!

SG, I look so forward to your words of wisdom, and upbeat attitude. Keep sending your happy thoughts my way.

Rider, what's the latest with your wedding plans? Or do you have everything planned? After the holidays, the time will pass so quickly, don't you think?

I've run on long enough. Hugs and kisses to everyone.

 

[helenabear]

Oh my everyone you are putting me to shame right now with all these posts I did get to read through all of them but of course I won't be able to reply to all that you say. It is kind of like missing out of a conversation in person and only hearing the recording of it It sounds like everyone seems busy during this time.

Angelina, I will keep you in my thoughts and send tons of PD your way. I hope things within the house settle down soon and you sound like a wonderful person to be so understanding of your DH's issues with his childhood. I hope that someday he can clense himself of these issues so they never come between him and anyone else again. It is hard to let go of things from childhoods sometimes and I will say it takes a special person to live with it (as you certainly are). And don't you worry about your companionship... you will always have us to keep you company and to talk to

Jstmee, it sounds like you are in a tough situation. Is it possible to see both to see what they say and then just go with your gut instict about which one is better. I know when my mom had cancer it was hard to know if she got the "proper" or "best" care. But she seemed to like her doctors and they did all they could for her and let her have many choices. Sometimes the money you spend on things is really worth it, but at the same time sometimes it is not. SG gave some very good advice as well. I just hope it all goes well for you and any treatment you all decide on won't be very painful. Since I love sending pixie dust, I will send some more your way to help in your decision.

Rider, yes Luis and I met in a music class we had together in college. He was a trio player along with a friend of mine from my high school and through my friend we began to talk. Then of course one thing leads to another and we are found kissing by a port-a-john in Indy during the Indy 500 weekend He is unlike me though in his music playing. He has played drums all his life and piano and that is it. I guess I like the new challanges that learning a new instrument brings me. Really though as much as I like my brass music, I like to be able to sing and play together and I can do that much easier with guitar.

SG, I am so sorry you didn't get to see the EWP. Don't you worry, if you think this will be your last trip, I will just have to take you along with me another time. We can go in the off-season and take our grand time going through the park. Since I have been so many times I don't mind if I miss a ride or two as well. Actually I have a tendency to skip rides that are too long. No one ever said you had to go with your DH I went in high school with basically only my friends (my family was there but I never saw them after the first day) and I had so much more fun. I guess that's why I like going with Luis. He acts more like my friends did and that makes it wonderful. Now don't think I don't love my family but it is a different feeling there with just Luis or my friends. They were much more laid back about things than my family in some respects... although they didn't understand why you didn't sleep in on vacations I will look forward to your trip report.

Well all, I had better get to the kitchen as I am making Challah for Thanksgiving. I am making it today and then I will freeze it tonight and then thaw it out on Wednesday morning (and maybe warm it in the oven). I know Challah on Thanksgiving sounds odd but a bread for a fine dinner on the Sabbath sounds like it would work for Thanksgiving. I may also make flan tomorrow but I haven't decided. I will have brownies, that is for sure and my sister is making pumpkin pie so I don't know if I need to make the flan or not. What do you all think? Well I will see you all later. I hope you guys have a great evening!!!

 

[angelina]

Hi, again. I just read an e-mail I thought I'd share with ya'll.

Thought for the day- Families are like fudge--mostly sweet, with a few nuts.