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**crazycanuck** · 11-08-2006, 10:12 PM

X- After having the accident that you did I think it's great that you're stubborn. Too many folks out there give up. Thank you for not giving up.
Sending TLC & hopes of a massage your way.

That goes for all of you chickies that read this post. Whether it's brevets, randoneurring, tri's, hot men/chickies, accidents or just life in general, there's an inspiring bunch of ladies round here.

You Aussies are the best. Did you know that when our docs are asleep, we send our emergency x-rays, CT's, MRI's, etc to your docs to be read. Y'all save American lives everyday over there. It's called Night Hawk and our hospitals use it all the time. Helps control costs too so we don't have to pay radiologists to hang out all night long. We do the same back for you guys too.

- I thought that most of these were sent to India?
Not only does Australia give the world some of the most poisonous creatures, we help control costs!

Nanci, I forgot to tell you I thought of you while watching "Border Security" on tv last night. Some freaks tried to smuggle 47 shingleback lizards and one turtle through the mail. The lizards were stuffed in socks and the turtle in a handbag. I felt so sorry for the animals.

I was supposed to do a bike ride today but I woke up late(planned) and was then told the security system installers were coming and I had to be home. I think i'll make this my non go nutty biking day. Tomorrow I am going running, pedicure/manicure, 46km off road ride with a bunch of friends. Saturday another mtn bike ride. Sunday a whole heap of the mtn bike gang we ride with are going out to train for the 12hr. They want to do something called "chase".

Off to decide what movie to see.

c

**salsabike** · 11-08-2006, 10:37 PM

I really, really, really want to meet Choco and Addy and Maizey and Inez. Who knew I'd get so entranced with these little guys? And the whole toad-scenting thing is just a hoot. Did Addy eat yet? And Inez is spectacular!

BMom3, any chance you can get a different neurologist/second opinion? Seems to me that it's really outrageous to expect you to wait so long, and their office sounds pretty damn rude. I know it's a pain in the butt to try that, but it might be worth it.

CC---had any Reese's lately?? And is it really hot there yet?

Fredwina---rubber band eating lady?

MP, how's PP doing? She looks quite a lot like you in the chocolate factory pics. Wonder how FishJr's doing and how the bees are.

The Beeper is home from critical care and we have to give her subcutaneous fluids every other night. BIG needle, takes several minutes to get the fluids all in. First time was Friday night and I was terrified. It worked fine, though. I cried just a little bit afterwards. Ugh. But she really is quite a bit better. She's 16, and only has about 25% kidney function left, but she is better enough to be purring again, bonking heads, demanding attention, and Siamese-yelling a lot. Thanks for all the TD good wishes--for now, Beeper is back and beeping mightily away at us.

**crazycanuck** · 11-09-2006, 04:41 AM

Hey there,

Ian & I went and saw "The Departed" and thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns throughout the film. I enjoy Martin Scorsese films however my favorite ones directed by him are "Godfather" and "Casino".

I still giggle at Donnie Whalberg on film, esp after seeing Boogie Nights. I have to tell you when i saw Boogie NIghts at the theatre, I was the only woman there. It was weird yet rather funny.

Leo Dicaprio's certainly still a handsome young man.

Salsa-no reese lately but don't really need any at the moment as I want to lose weight...I have 8kg's to lose..

The weather here hasn't been that hot-yet. So far this month it's been very humid but not too hot. It's a unclear about how our summer's going to be this year but I'm not looking forward to biking in 35c+ on my way home from work.

Oh, I just have to share this story from the BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...ar/6132140.stm

Have a good day kids
C

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 11-09-2006, 05:19 AM

Salsabike,
we had to give the "water needles" to our beloved Maine coon kitty Pearl 3-4 times a week for a whole year and a half. She had almost died from kidney failure, but has now apparently totally recovered. Pretty miraculous...but then again she was only 5 years old and so she was able to bounce back. Just wanted to say I know the dreary fluid injection routine, and you have my sympathies. Is someone helping you hold her while you do it?- I couldn't have done it without DH holding Pearl steady.

Leo DiCaprio....hmmm. It just seems to me no matter how old he gets he still looks like a boy. Gave me the creeps in Titanic watching him make out, he looked like pedophile bait! Doesn't turn me on. I may show my age here by naming other male stars who had that boy/baby face look and wound up in their 40's looking like weird baby Yoda-gnomes: Davy Jones, Paul McCartney, David Cassidy, Mickey Rooney....anybody know of other examples of "boylymen"?

**KnottedYet** · 11-09-2006, 05:37 AM

I'm outta here!

See yas later, gals. I'm taking off for a 4-day weekend. It'll be interesting trying to catch up on TE on Tuesday!

**Xrayted** · 11-09-2006, 06:41 AM

Have fun Knot!!

**Bikingmomof3** · 11-09-2006, 06:56 AM

Have a WONDERFUL time Knot!!!

**maillotpois** · 11-09-2006, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Kitsune06

MP- You try making an effective "Cliff's Notes" version of a 400+ page document that changes and grows daily! It's hard! And I'm doing this at work!

LOL! No pressure, Kit. I may just wait for the movie, anyway....

BMo3 - I will PM you about coumadin and protime. I'm becoming a pro. Pun intended.

Salsa - good news about the Beeper!!!! I'm also wondering about Fishjr and the bees.... I hope they're settled in well. The PP just finished soccer and is all fired up about a new friend of mine I met in my mediation class who has horses. So we're spending a lot of time hanging out with them at the barn, and she's learning care and grooming. Which is great. And free. Unlike lessons, ownership, etc.

**CyclChyk** · 11-09-2006, 07:37 AM

KNOT - I am soooo jealous! Have lots of fun!

NOCK - thanks for plugging The Departed - I really want to see that.

{{{{{X}}}}} Looks like you needed that (plus you are kinda cool in my book too

)

BOM - I hate that the nurses/docs are being all secretive on you. They are doing it so as not to "divulge" any info they aren't supposed to divulge but it is YOUR tests and the doc himself(herself?) should be on the phone with you to discuss them. This is a serious issue. Its not like you've got a splinter or something.......... wishing happy thoughts for you

**Bikingmomof3** · 11-09-2006, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

BMo3 - I will PM you about coumadin and protime. I'm becoming a pro. Pun intended.

I was interupted so many times writing you back it will make no sense.

The boys are off from school today.

Long story short-I went over everything, but the latest results. We have a plan, albeit not the best of plans, since another stroke is in my future.

I did not make it clear to all that I am not completely ignoring my health. I just forget if I mentioned things and hate boring everyone with details.

Oh-ID-I do not have any and should.

Suggestions? I need room for stroke, seizures, phone numbers, and meds?

**Fredwina** · 11-09-2006, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by salsabike

I
Fredwina---rubber band eating lady?

I did a double take myself. As I said, it fairly obvious that she wasn't taking her meds (most train commutters do not carry on conversations with thier suitcases) I was debating moving to another, but she got up and moved to the upper level of the car.
And today they were sold out of the LA Times! geez

**Bikingmomof3** · 11-09-2006, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by salsabike

BMom3, any chance you can get a different neurologist/second opinion? Seems to me that it's really outrageous to expect you to wait so long, and their office sounds pretty damn rude. I know it's a pain in the butt to try that, but it might be worth it.

Thanks Salsa and to everyone else who wrote on here about my neurologist and his nurse.

You ladies are wonderful! never change!!

Now, I shall attempt to clarify I few details I either left out or made muddled.

I have an excellent neurologist (if I did not think so, I would go elsewhere) and I thought I bored everyone with the earlier details, but maybe I did not.

-warning I am about to sum up my recent neurological "stuff" ignore at will-

In a nutshell, when I met with him to go over previous tests (had to wait about a month then as well), we discussed my past neurological history, he had consulted my previous neurologists and we came up with a plan. Basically, to attempt once again to cut down on the migraines with a CCB and aspirin therapy. I know I will stroke again, we just would like to make it as far into the future as possible. Having another TIA on Halloween was NOT good. Ugh. He did order more tests, but we discussed the possible scenarios of those tests prior to me having them. If he discovered a clot, he would place me on coumadin, which is what happened. Now I do not know where he found the clot, but I am on a low dose, so I assume that is good. The third test was an EEG to determine the amount of damage the stroke caused. Since the damage is done, waiting for the results is fine. I do not have any bleeds, which is excellent.

I am more ticked that I am supposed to stop doing everything. SO, when I wrote, I was probably harsh sounding/bitter. Seriously, staying home all day every day can get to person.

I do run, but never alone. Not for fear of someone hurting me, but fear of a TIA/stroke/drop in BP. Either DH runs with me or my "coach", my oldest son.

MP-reminded me to get an ID. THANKS MP! She is 100% correct. Even though I do not run alone and we have a cell phone, neither my husband nor my son knows all the meds I am on and what dosages.

So, that is it in a nutshell. No swimming, no biking, and most definitely no driving. I assume they would prefer I not run, but I need to do something and until they actually give me a decent reason for not running, I shall continue.

I appreciate everyone's concerns. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{TD}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

**maillotpois** · 11-09-2006, 08:05 AM

I found it! This is where I got mine -

http://www.americanmedical-id.com/ma...adioed_clasp=0

Sure, Road ID is good for cycling and more rugged, but I needed something that felt "prettier". This site lets you select the chain and clasp style. I got Sterling because I felt sorry for myself and felt I deserved it.

**Bikingmomof3** · 11-09-2006, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

I found it! This is where I got mine -

http://www.americanmedical-id.com/ma...adioed_clasp=0

Sure, Road ID is good for cycling and more rugged, but I needed something that felt "prettier". This site lets you select the chain and clasp style. I got Sterling because I felt sorry for myself and felt I deserved it.

I am working on ordering one now. I am definitely worth sterling silver.

Now do I want a charm?

**spokewench** · 11-09-2006, 09:30 AM

BMo3 - I've never had to deal with health problems like you are doing now. I feel for you and I can understand how you could get a little "crotchedy". It's only to be expected Hang in there !

I'm off to the Grand Canyon tomorrow morning - almost ready - just have a couple of things to get at the grocery store after work tonight (food of course, gotta have plenty of food!)

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