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Oh dear. SD is having surgery Friday. SM

Posted By: Sally Forth on 2007-01-09
In Reply to: My hubby had one at about 46. - Misha

She already has had thyroid cancer with metastatic nodes, which she survived at 18. Very traumatic.

Now I'm nervous, because I was afraid of throat swelling and this surgeon sounds much too cocky.

I'm sure she will be fine. Just worrying. She is very sweet and I think of her as my own daughter.


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Next Friday
it's in stores. I'm going to buy it. I have tried everything including hypnotism and exercising my behind off to lose weight and just can't get rid of the fat. Also doing low carb and still can't lose weight. I'm counting down the days to buy Alli. Never tried Xenical but it's half the dose of it so it still should work. I'm desperate. I am in a wedding in Sept and need to lose a lot of weight in the next 3 months.
Friday
Home made chicken pot pies for dinner tonight. It's so chilly outside today. Plus, I can easily toss it in the crock pot during lunch. :)
It's Friday - Yay !!
Let's have a little fun. Name 3 things most people would be surprised to know about you. I'll start.
1. I love alternative music even though I'm in my late 40s.
2. I like animals more than most people.
3. I always wanted to be a singer as a career but cannot sing.

It's Friday but what the hey? sm










Chronological Age: 49




Physical Age:  probably 60 




Emotional Age: 49




What State: TX



How you like being an MT: I love working from home and learning about advances in medicine.   



What you like/dislike about it: Dislike:  ASR, sloppy dictators, isolation factor.  Likes:  see above. 



Favorite Food: Most anything but liver and onions or oysters



Favorite Spectator Sport(s): Little League baseball....my son's team




Most fun you ever had in your life: working at Sears as an appliance salesperson.  Got to meet lots of neat folks.   


One of your worst experiences:  watching my daddy die



Funniest experience:  Raising my boys


Best pet you ever had: my cat Ed



Funnest job you ever had: working at Sears



Weirdest job you ever had: Census taker in 1999 

When you win the Big Lottery, you will:  Give tithes to my church, get out of debt completely, set up a trust for my sons, give a portion to my mom and brother.  If any is left, set aside a nice retirement and then take a loooooong vacation to Australia. 


Your favorite musical group(s): Eagles, Diamond Rio, Lone Star


Latest pet peeve:  Politics in general. 



Favorite News Anchor:



Favorite past Sat. Nite Live comedian:



Favorite current Sat. Nite Live comedian:


Favorite Sports Hero(s): none, really



Most disliked sports figure:  Don't get into sports too much


I cook / don't cook because:  I cook for my kids because I like to cook and try new dishes.  If it weren't for them, I would probably live on Lean Cuisine and baked potatoes. 



What you would replace in your house:  all my appliances with stainless steel appliances and my nasty green carpet with nice hardwood floors. 


Who did you look up to as a kid or teenager? my mom and dad




Did you pass the 1st time you took your driver's test? Yes, but my cousin who went with me and who had been driving for a couple of years failed his!  ROFL!!!



Do you text when you drive? No.....I don't text PERIOD. 




What you hope to see in your lifetime: cancer cure, teens not having babies, stable economy. 



Worst pain you ever felt:  Ear infection so bad that I could not even pick my head up off the pillow.  I had an ear wick in for days and the pain went from the top of my head to the bottom of my jaw. 



How you treat a really bad mood:  Stay to myself.  Nobody wants to be around me when I am really foul. 


Favorite gemstone:  Fire opal. 




Favorite color(s): purple, red, yellow, deep dark blue. 




Favorite domestic animal: Cats.




Favorite wild animal: Tigers


Happy Flyer, or White-Knuckler?  Happy......never had a problem flying. 




Phobias:  Snakes, losing all that I have. 



"I would rather die than eat a - :" oyster or liver and onions




A friend or relative who passed away 20+ years ago gets to come back and visit you for a day:




You would be proudest to show them: my amazing boys. 




They would be most shocked by:  the fact that I have been divorced and remarried and divorced again. 




They would be most amazed/intrigued by: microwave ovens, computers, internet, cell phones. 




They would be most dumbfounded by:  the general decay of morals in our country today. 



The activity you would most like to do together:  spend time talking and just enjoying getting to know each other. 

This person was: My maternal grandmother who was killed in a tornado when I was not quite 2 years old. 

Friday!

You better get going!!   My suggestion would be to pick out clothes that will take you from now until you get where you're going - I assume that will be sometime Sunday maybe.  Pack those in a suitcase and set it aside to live out of until you get to your final destination.  Leave one box out for linens, towels, etc. that are going to be used until then and those will just have to get packed dirty Friday am.


Get paper plates, cups, plastic forks, etc. and start using those so you can pack the kitchen. 


Start packing literally everything else and stack the boxes in a corner.   You essentially need to be off work from now on to get this done.  Box up the computer so you won't be tempted.  Pick a room and start at one end of the room.  Have a designed "no way is this moving with me" spot and put discards there to be donated or whatever you're going to do with them.   I hope you have your boxes.  If you can't get any from grocery stores, etc., you may need to purchase them from a Uhaul store, or some place.


Like the other poster said, if you have pets, have a plan for them on moving day.  Either crate them early or put them in a room with a sign on the door or something so they don't get lost or stressed out.


Good luck and safe travels.


before surgery
i've been made aware of a procedure that may help some avoid such surgery -- nonsurgical spinal decompression. I looked it up for a neighbor, and there's a lot out there -- i read the Kansas City and San Diego data -- some pretty impressive results from what i understand.

try:
www.therunningdoctor.com/back_pain_drx_treatment_2.htm
Probably best surgery I ever did.
I was 41 when I told my physician I wanted to have a hysterectomy. It was in the 80s and I had adenomyosis, terrible pains during the cycle but fine the rest of the month. I put off getting because of work and after I had done, could have kicked myself for a) hurting every month bent over, b) nonstop bleeding, c) not wanting to take time for something I needed to have done. My doctor never approached me on the subject. I retained my ovaries but have never had the first hot flash and that was 20 years ago. Completely liberating for me.
Have the surgery!
The attacks are terrible and my surgery experience wasn't bad. I will admit I hurt pretty bad for several hours afterwards, but they controlled that before I went home. I didn't even have to take any pain medicine after the day of surgery. The incisions weren't bad at all.
anyone have gum surgery?
Has anyone every had gum surgery for receding gums?  I grind my teeth and also pick at them (nervous habit I guess, since my teens, now 37yo) and now at the point where I need at least 2 but probably 3 or 4 teeth (gums) done at the upper molars.  Had a consult a year ago and he said I should not wait a year to have it done on the 2 teeth, but guess what...and this is over $1000 each tooth - I believe they called it a frenectomy, where they take skin from the roof of your mouth and reattach it at the gumline.  My teeth are actually pretty good altohugh I may have developed a tiny shadow (of decay?) on the exposed roots that I recently noticed.   My gums and they are starting to bother me.   Trying to decide...Behind on utilites always, work part-time, husband does not rake in the big bucks, don't even own a house so I would rather spend a couple thousand on working towards that.. The problem is that it's half up front and the other half can only be spread out into three monthly payments, so it's kind of steep when put that way.  If you had it done how was the recovery from it??  Someone give me some fabulous wisdom    I am aiming towards giving my dentist a call this week to schedule a cleaning and then scheduling the procedure in September when the kids go back to school.?????
Surgery
I guess I missed the part about surgery somewhere.....but either way.... you have to do what you feel best for you....regardless of what you have to do to reach your goal....Trust me I am behind you whatever you trying to do regarding the weight factor....if it works for you....it works for me.....just trying to give a moral support....
CTS but no surgery
I had CTS a few years back, went to a neurologist and after doing an EMG, he injected my wrists with steroids. Used a bunny splint for awhile at night but have really not had any problems since. This was probably 10-12 years ago. The EMG and injections hurt, but much better than surgery.
No Black Friday
No Black Friday thing this year because I didn't see anything that jumped out at me in the sale papers....until dh told me about Walmart's secret items that they just found out about on Wednesday. They had a computer tower, mouse and keyboard for 148 bucks. (you had to supply your own monitor). I thought they would be great for the boys. It was one to a customer so I recruited Kristi (my 19 year) to come with me. I was up and out the door at 3:30, planning to pick Kristi up and be in line by 4 for the 5am sale. Walmart had their greeters handing out maps so that you could find the sale items and get in the right line. I was all over that store because these computers were not where the map said they were. I asked lots of associates and got pointed in lots of directions and I was MOVING man! LOL Kristi was like, MOM, it's 4 in the morning, slow down. You have to forgive her, she's never been to a Black Friday sale. I teased her that she should be able to keep up with an old lady. LOL

Finally, I'm back to the place on the map, with a huge sign pointing down to where those computers are supposed to be and flag down a manager, who goes in the back and checks. He comes back out to me and says that they never got any!!! What??? You never got any?? And he says there are no rainchecks either since they never got them. What?????

So that was the end of that. I did end up getting, on a whim, two gamer chairs...the last two they had. They were on sale for less than half of what they usually are. I NEVER buy things on a whim, but I figured if I bought them and decided it wasn't a good idea, I could always return them. If I didn't buy them and THEN decided it WAS a good idea, I'd be kicking myself.

At least I didn't walk out of there with nothing so that the entire trip wasn't a waste, right?? LOL

If you went to the sales in the wee hours of the morning, how did you do? Did you get what you went for?

School out on Friday in MS.....wish they
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It's Friday in Indiana nm
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HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYBODY!!!!
Hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

Jan
Happy Friday everyone, how's it going? ,,,,nm :-)

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Black Friday
My husband and I always shop on Black Friday, but if there's something we really want he goes out at about 4:00-5:00 in the morning to get it and then comes back to get me at around 9:00. I'm not a morning person at all. I usually don't go to bed unti 4:00 a.m. because of work so the thought of getting up that early doesn't appeal to me. We leave the kids at my parents where we spend Thanksgiving. Then we go out to a fantastic Greek Restaurant for lunch then back to grandma and grandpa and then travel back home an hour away. Then the next day it's off to cut down our Christmas tree.
black friday
I went one time...and won't do it again.  I guess it would be better if I had someone to go with, but even then it gets crazy!  Good luck to you!  I will stay at home on Black Friday & shop online! 
Black Friday

Where did you go?


What time you started?


What did you buy?


Yes, i'm very nosey.


BLACK FRIDAY
Stayed home just relaxing -- when I heard earlier on NPR that a Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death when a crowd of early shoppers pushed in the front doors! They said the store was on Long Island, but gave no town. Guess what? I grew up on Long Island (that's NY) but have lived in Maine for years -- haven't seen a crowd yet! Bargains will still be there tomorrow.
Rosie

I never go out on Black Friday...SM
We live in an unstable environment, I feel at least.  And I woudlnt feel safe going to a store on this day.  In fact, I do all my shopping before Thanksgiving, mainly just to avoid lines, crowds, and out of stocks, but in the last few years I also have to safety into my mix of reasons for my early shopping.  Crazy world!! 
Black Friday

I never go out on Black Friday.  Of course, this year I had a little help staying home....a terrible cold, which also made Thanksgiving less enjoyable.  Feeling a little better, but still in bed.


I know people who live for this day.  Sorry, I don't care how good the sale is, it ain't worth it.


Black Friday....

I don't bother with it. I'm at the point in my life now where if I want it or need to get it as a present, I'm not real concerned with how much it is. I would rather sleep in, take a leisurely drive to the store (or shop on line), buy it and if it's on sale great; if not, oh well, makes no difference to me. My last Black Friday purchases were Cabbage Patch dolls (the FIRST incarnation of them many years ago) for my daughters. That was enough for me.


Actually, something very exciting for Friday
YooHoo, banner day. I am supposed to receive my very first full retirement check then. I am sooooooooo excited.
Nausea after surgery.
My mother had surgery for a rectocele three weeks ago. Everything went fine during surgery and she was released from the hospital a few days later. A week after her surgery she started to feel nauseous and the feeling has not gone away since. It was two weeks ago yesterday since this started. She has not vomited but feels like she is going to. She can hardly eat anything except soup and crackers. She saw her doctor last week for a two week check up and he presribed Prilosec and another medication (can't remember the name) but they did not work. She has also tried some over the counter medications suggested by her pharmacist such as Dramamine and Cola syrup and nothing is working. Has anyone had this problem or know of someone who has? I heard that sometimes anesthesia can cause this and it's just a matter of time before it goes away. Would appreciate any suggestions.
Nausea after surgery
I would definitely have your mom rechecked again as well. My friend's mom had her gallbladder removed and was feeling nauseous where she could hardly eat. Her surgeon brushed it off as a postoperative symptomtom. It turned out that her small bowel had dropped into her surgical wound bed and caused a major infection. Poor women had to be opened up again.
Depression after surgery
My Daddy went through the same thing after he had heart surgery. He would not go to a psychiatrist or counselor. We spoke with his primary care physician who put him on Paxil which helped tremendously. Ask your PCP or cardiologist if it would be possible to start him on an antidepressant to see if that may make a diffence.

Good luck and take care.
Personally I'd have the surgery
I know it's a scary situation to be in and a big decision to make but I would do everything I could to take away the doubt that it might some day come back. Of course there are no guarantees but I'd put the odds in my favor.
Thank you so much. I am scheduled for surgery on 2/27. sm
Your post hit it right on the head. When I thought about the possibility that I could develop cancer and have it spread elsewhere in the future, that is what really made my decision for me. I did not want the surgery, but I wanted cancer even less. Although I am aware that cancer can develop anywhere at anytime, I also know that I can prevent this particular kind just knowing the potential risk and preventing it before it can happen.

Thanks so much for the support. It really helps to hear from others who have gone through the same thing. I hope I am as lucky as you after it is done as far as symptoms and feeling good, etc. Thanks again.
husband had this surgery and I have CTS...sm

If after the surgery you or anyone continues the same behavior, work patterns - the CTS can very well return.  Ya just gotta know this ahead of time.  My ex is a chef, had the surgery bilaterally when married, but still remained a chef...hence, he now has the return of CTS. 


I need the surgery too but surgeon friend of mine said a long, long time ago, don't operate on your hands or feet until you really have to, as they will never be the same. 


I had some hand surgery 25 years ago for removal of things inside the hands and truly, my hands have never been the same...so I believe it is true.  Until I give up this biz, I won't have carpal tunnel releases. 


I also have a friend who is a chiropractor and he believes chiropractic helps CTS....I'd try that and/or acupuncture first before I would have the surgery.


just my 3 cents is all.........



My surgery went okay but after about 1 year
You have to be emotionally ready. I gained all but about 20 pounds of my weight back.


...hold off on surgery. nm
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i just had bunion surgery

Anyone have this and how long did it take for you to be able to step on your foot.  You ever get back into real shoes?


Thanks!


Anyone who has had LASIK eye surgery

I'm thinking about having it done.  I'm nearsighted, in my 30s and have worn glasses regularly since about 24 or 25.  My eyesight isn't too bad without them.  I generally wear contact lenses and I'm just getting tired of the routine/expense. 


So, has anyone out there had LASIK eye surgery and what was your experience?  Would you do it again?  I'd really appreciate it if you would share the cost of the procedure.  My insurance doesn't cover it.


Actually, she didn't have the surgery
She takes hormones to get facial hair and cut her boobs off but she does not have man parts - unless she did have the surgery right after she had the last baby.

She is definitely still 100% woman - not a man by any defintion other than her own.
After I had arthroscopic surgery
The incision in my belly button got infected, but even then there really wasn't an odor. I tried to keep it dry and put neosporin on it. Odd, I think maybe it couldn't hurt to get it looked at. Maybe there is a fungus in there that a cream could treat.
kidney surgery
I am facing kidney surgery in the very near future to cut out a urethral stricture from my single kidney (congenital).  My doctor informed me this is a relatively common procedure but that it is not a surgery one can just bounce right back from.  I'm just curious if anyone can tell me whether you've had this surgery or know someone who has, and know their recovery rate and prognosis.  He also told me there is a 2% to 3% chance this could not take and the surgery might have to be repeated.  My doctor told me one month after the surgery I will have to have a second surgery to remove a stent that he will temporarily place.  He said I will be in the hospital overnight (for the initial surgery) and then probably won't feel like doing my regular activities for at least two weeks.  Thanks for any information.
I had a miscarriage Friday night...sm

8 weeks into the pregnancy.  Yesterday I e-mailed my friends/family the entries I had made in a journal starting the day after I found out I was pregnant.  If you're interested in reading the various emotions that I've (and others that have been through a similar situation) been through then keep reading (Rick is my husband, Kyley is my stepdaughter and Kerstin is our foster child we're adopting)....


October 21, 2006:

Yesterday we found out that we were going to be your parents.  Your dad & I were VERY excited when the home pregnancy test was positive & later in the day Dr. Desai confirmed that I am 4-5 weeks pregnant with you.  I've had dreams for a couple of months that we had a baby and for the past 2 weeks I've had dreams every night about having you & your being at various ages from pregnancy to newborn to toddler age.  I fully believe God was telling me through my creams that you were already growing in me & I didn't realize it yet. 

 

I love your dad VERY much & we very much want you and have planned for you from the day we got married.  We haven’t told anyone else about you except for my friend Lisa but will tell the others soon.  We know that everyone will be excited to know that you’re joining our family. 


 


Over the past week I’ve had a few times where I felt like you do when you go over a dip in the road too fast.  I know these sensations are you moving around in my womb.  Dad is already rubbing my tummy & talking to you because we want you to know how much we love you.  I love saying things to you & rubbing my belly as well – it feels so good knowing you’re in there – God’s gift to us.  We love you!   Mom


 


 


October 22nd:


Today we told Kyley, Kerstin, grandparents, aunts & uncles about you.  Everyone is excited & eager to meet you next summer.  Kerstin was so happy she danced & kept screaming “we’re going to have a baby!” then asked me to take her to Target to buy you some things.  She wanted to buy you a lot of things but I told her that we had to hold off a little bit as we could get somethings now & more later.  I love you, baby Oldham!   Mom


 


 


October 23rd: 


Today we told our friends about you.  They’re all eager to meet you in the future!  For lunch I had Spaghetti-O’s and about an hour later I could feel you moving all around – so I think you like them! 


 


Kertsin likes talking to you & telling you that she loves you whether you’re a boy or a girl – but she thinks she wants a brother.  We’ll see as time progresses. Love, Mom.


 


 


October 25th:


Kerstin stopped people in the hallways at choir tonight telling them about you.  We’re so excited! 


 


 


October 29th:


We had a busy weekend, baby.  Your nana sent you some booties.  We went to Kerstin’s soccer game, the Smyrna Jonquil Festival, church & Drew’s soccer game and and didn’t  make me feel sick at all.  However, some Wendy’s french fries with supper didn’t settle well with indigestion agalore.  Dad & I love you & are excited that this week you grow arms, legs, eye rims, intestines & pancreas.  You’ll be quite busy for sure!  Love, Mom.


 


October 30th:


Hello sweetheart!  I continue to have occasional sensations of you & love every minute of it & knowing you’re growing inside of me.  You are very much loved by me, your dad and sisters.  Love forever, Mom.


 


 


October 31st:


We had our 1st Halloween with your being a part of our family.  While at the church fall festival tonight Rick & I looked at the babies there & commented that next year you’ll be 4 months old by then.  We can’t wait to dress you up & show you off! 


 


Your dad has given me 2 very sweet toy stuffed baby dolls to remind me of your coming in the future.  Your have a GREAT dad who is very excited to have you growing in me.  We all love you very much!  Love, Mom.


 


 


November 2nd:


Hi angel from God!  I love you & want you to know that you are a true gift from God to your dad & myself.  We love you immensely.  Love, Mom. 


 


 


November 5th:


Hi Sweetie!  You’re entering your 7th week of growth.  This week you’ll start developing your fingers, toes, eyes, ears, nose, intestines, & teeth.  Dad & I are very excited thinking about seeing you on ultrasound on the 13th. We love you immensely & look forward to being your Mom & Dad.  Love, Mom


 


 


November 7th:


Hello honey!  I’ve had yet another wonderful day with you continuing to grow inside of me.  I still have indigestion after eating & occasional flutter sensations, but both are neat because I know that they come from you.  Dad & I love you VERY much!   Love, Mom


 


 


November 9th:


Hi “Baby O” – life has been great this week knowing you’re working hard at growing to be an incredible child.  Your dad & I went to an OB class at the doctor’s office tonight where they talked about your upcoming arrival.  We both love you VERY much & look forward to your 1st photograph on Monday.  Love, Mom.


 


 


November 11th:


Little angel, we had a good day today.  Dad, Kyley, Kerstin & I went to the zoo & we look forward to taking you there in the future.  Dad & I went to Hobby Lobby where dad picked the softest yarn for me to make you an afghan with.  I started this project tonight.  You’ve had a busy week with all of the growing you had scheduled to complete.  In 2 days we get to see how well you’re doing.  We love you!  Mom & Dad


 


 


November 13th:


Hello honey, we went to the doctor’s office today for the ultrasound & found out that you’re not as big as we expected.  They drew lab work on me & will repeat it on Wednesday to see if you’re OK.  Dad & I are trying to not worry & remember that your life is in God’s hands.  We’re praying that He hasn’t called you to heaven & that you’ll continue to be with us still here on earth.  We love you sweetie.  Love, Mom


 


 


November 14th:


Little angel, Dad & I were at the doctor’s office again today because I started having some bleeding this morning.  Dr. Morell & the staff were great & sympathetic, and it’s too early to know what will happen.  The good news is that you are still in me.  I’ll go back tomorrow for more blood work.  They’ve put me at bedrest for a couple of days.  Dad dreamed last night that you were OK so we’re trying to stay positive with that & my dreams I’ve had before & after we found out that I was  pregnant & you were fine.   You’re in God’s hands now for the final outcome.  We love you honey.  Love always, Mom.


 


 


November 15th:


Hello sweetie!  We found out that yesterday’s HCG level was good & high.  Tomorrow we get the results of the Monday & today’s tests.  We continue to hop & pray that the numbers are going up.  I didn’t work today.  The bleeding is less but still present.  We’re still rooting for you honey.  We love you very much!  Love, Mom


 


 


November 16th:


Hi honey!  We found out this morning that my lab work was inconclusive  so they’re repeating the HCG tomorrow.  We’ve got a lot of people praying for you, Dad & I that you’ll continue to grow & this scare will end soon.  I did work today but was able to take breaks to rest & didn’t do much of anything else.  Dad & I love you tons.  Love, Mom


 


 


November 18th:


Hello little angel in heaven.  Dad & I were devastated to find out that you will not be joining us here on earth but instead are already in heaven on yesterday.  Please know that we both loved you while you were in my womb & look forward to the day in our future when we meet you in heaven.  We love you,  Mom


Black Friday Purchase
I didn't get up, but my DH was out of the house by 4:00 to get to Walmart. He actually said it was pretty civilized although it was mobbed. He ended up getting a portable DVD player for our daughter for Christmas and picked up a second one for a friend who didn't want to tackle the crowds. It was on sale for just $50. We did go out after (around 10:00 and got a few more bargains.
It is Friday - going to Reno next week

It is Friday and I am leaving Weds for Reno to see Brooks and Dunn in concert on Thursday.  First vacation since last May when I took two days off for my birthday.  This is the only downside of having your own accounts.   But to me still worth it even with all the hectic time before I leave on Weds. 


 


 


Ihaven't had a *Friday* in 3 weeks!

My Friday is Sunday, end of the pay period.
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I just heard on Friday that one of the states out
west is considering paying the mother $500 to carry her child to term rather than have an abortion!!! They feel the mother will want the money and carry the child. When will this madness end?
Already bought twice since Friday. Bless them.
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Come on! Some humor for a Friday. Lighten up.
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I only did the Black Friday thing once
and that was enough insanity for me.  DD just left to go with some friends and I said "Have fun!"  I have to work anyway, but wouldn't go even I didn't.  Unfortunately, I have to venture out tomorrow to get groceries.  I know what the stores will be like for the next few weeks.  
I did black Friday shopping ONCE and never again.
I had three young kids in tow, which was my first mistake. It was OK. We did have fun with all the little freebies and eating breakfast out. However, the crowds and rudeness just ticked me off. The stores are always out of the good deals by the time we get there. The rest of the deals are no better than I can find any other day. And the people shoving each other around just to get something free, which most of the stores don't give nice freebies any more anyway. We usually never have money at Thanksgiving either.

It's snowing here today, so I'm in homebody cleaning mode, too. I've got a fridge full of leftovers from turkey day. The kids are playing board games and DH is puttering around the house. They're playing Christmas music on the stereo. I've got plenty of extra work I'm doing to earn money for Christmas. Yes, it's a good day to be home.
Friday's packrat post

We live on the outskirts of town, lots of outside rodents - squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, etc.  I went to clean out my daughter's closet, and up on the shelf in a shoebox I found a huge stash of dog food (we have two dogs).  When cleaning out our linen closet (the bottom of which we use to store plastic handle bags from stores), I found another huge stash of dog food, and also the handle bags, which I roll up into balls and tuck in so they won't unroll, a bunch of them were very neatly stacked up in the far corner in back of the closet.  No one I know would stack them back there, where you would have to get down on your hands and knees to reach.  It was downright eerie!!


We've got to do something. In the evening we can hear all this skittering over our heads (no attic, just a crawlspace with insulation) and I keep expecting something to drop through the ceiling onto our heads. Creepy. 


The last time we put down poison, one evidently died under our bedroom and really stunk the place up for about a week.  I tell you, at this point, I'd almost be willing to go through that again!


Happy friday the 13th

Kinda looks like my brain on Friday.
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