LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Great oncology numbers!!! Yowza!!
From: Rowan
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 07:03 PM

Onya! Michelle!

Go for it.

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Great oncology numbers!!! Yowza!!!
From: mouldy
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 09:00 AM

Haven't put my two pennorth in for a while - I'm SO pleased to hear you are doing so well!

I suppose it's only natural to worry that other "things" might be growing, but those oncology people know what they are doing. Chemo is a fine art, and is individually tailored for each person's needs.

Love
Andrea

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Great oncology numbers!!! Yowza!!!
From: GUEST,Neil D
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 08:29 AM

Better every day. Keep it up.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Great oncology numbers!!! Yowza!!!
From: kendall
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 08:14 AM

Wonderful! Steady as she goes.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Great oncology numbers!!! Yowza!!!
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 08:11 AM

All good news, Miss Lily. I too have fresh eggs from chickens who have not been abused - a guilt free breakfast. Good doctor, good numbers, good prognosis.
Always listen to bobert and save yourself some grief. Unless of course your neighbor is shooting at targets towards your house. His advice then may be a bit "iffy".

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Great oncology numbers!!! Yowza!!!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 08:08 AM

good news, good company, good food - all leading to good health!

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Great oncology numbers!!! Yowza!!!
From: maeve
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 07:53 AM

Congratulations, Michelle! And what a good idea it was to take eggs to your excellent doctor. One of the nicest gifts we've been given was three dozen eggs from our own lovely bantams; delivered by the friend who is taking care of them for us.

And good on you for indulging in a celebration that includes good food!

maeve

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Great oncology numbers!!! Yowza!!!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 07:43 AM

My oncologist was really pleased with the eggs! He said he hasn't had fresh eggs in about 3 years and even told me who he was with when he had them and the circumstances!! I warned him about the color and also that fresh eggs make great hard boiled eggs but they don't peel well. If I hard boil them, I cut them in half with a knife and scoop out the insides like you would a grapefruit. He really was tickled...gave me an extra hug too.

That's the thing I love about this Dr. (aside from his excellent medical skills), he has a personality that clicks with mine. The first thing he did yesterday when he walked in the office was hug me and tell me that I look beautiful. I asked him if he fell on his head recently. He laughed and said, "Are you kidding? This is what I live for!" He asked me how I was doing and I told him I was nervous and he asked me if it was because I thought something else was growing and I said yes. He said I was fine and let's take a look. And he was right! He also said that all my blood panels from the chemo end of things (different Dr for that) look great. I told him that I was concerned about the low platelet count and he said that was normal and that if the drugs were powerful enough to lower my count so substantially, then the way to look at this is to imagine what it's doing to any cancer cells. I love this man!

So....today I will spend the day getting myself and my house ready to be away for the next 2 days for my 4th chemo treatment, which is on Thursday. Mom and I are planning a little adventure for the drive down tomorrow, a leisurely breakfast on Thursday, my treatment and then dinner out. We'll play games in the evening or watch tv, read or relax if I'm tired. Friday we'll take our time, hit some grocery stores on the way home and then I'll do my best to prepare for the week that follows the treatment.

And OH YEAH....last night on the way home we stopped at the grocery store and I decided the hell with my diet, I had GREAT news and it was time for a celebratory dinner!!   I bought two t-bone steaks from the case (which made me feel like a very rich person), fresh broccoli and.......are you ready for this....a fruit torte....cake on the bottom, cream and then covered with fruit!!! I've had this only once in my life and LOVED IT!!! I look at them every time I'm at this store, in the bakery.....but never would I buy one. Yesterday I did!!!!   Of course, as things go, I was exhausted by the time I got home....went ...bed before 8pm....so we will have that tonight!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!

Love to all...and yes Bobert...ya told me so!!!!!   I'm SO GLAD you were right!!!!!

Michelle

PS. Susan....truck is broken, so Pete is using my car, I have no way to come see the DVD right now although I would LOVE to see it!!!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee
From: Rowan
Date: 20 Apr 10 - 12:44 AM

Excellent, Michelle.

And, if the eggs have white shells, you could cast some ideas about Russian Orthodox Easter decorations in his direction.

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 09:24 PM

good number, Michelle!

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Bobert
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 08:24 PM

Told ya' so... But good news, none the less...

Now lotta folks gotta be learned up on farm eggs if they ain't had 'um so go easy on Doc, will ya, Michelle... I mean, some folks will be grossed out by the yellowness of the yokes... They'll think that means there's something wrong with 'um??? They sho nuff will... So ya' gotta educate these peoples so they don't freak on ya'...

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 07:54 PM

Young cancer survivors kicking ASS in a way I think you would like to see. Inspirational.

~S~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 07:50 PM

News from the oncologist: Everything looks great! My CA-125 numbers have stablized early which he says is a great indicator of an excellent prognosis.

No word about what this pain in my side is other than if it gets bad again, let him know and we'll do some imaging. He says there's nothing in there anymore that should hurt....although it still does.

Overall, I'm very pleased with my visit today!!!

Susan....regarding Pete and I coming over...I can but I don't know that he can due to his work hours. What are the videos about?

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 01:04 PM

If I was that surgeon, I'd cancel the rest of your bill if you kept me supplied in fresh farm eggs!

Sounds like you're moving right along!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 08:55 AM

Petal, I have now TWO great videos for you on our home DVR. Can you coord with Cn CS to set a date for you and Pete to come see them here?

You will want to bring along a vid/sound camera if you have or can borrow one.

~S~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 07:25 AM

real eggs! if he doesn't smile ...

In October I'll be heading to festival in an historical Industrial Complex (built 1844) & still in part use. It's the Old Goulburn Brewery where beer is still brewed (in modern tanks etc rather than the original) tho they no longer grind grain & grow tobacco etc. & one of the attractions is the chooks who spend their time scratching around the yard, eating real grasses etc & laying beautiful eggs. The chooks share their patch with geese & I have a goose feather in my Akubra, maybe I'll find a chook feather to wear with it this year.

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 07:23 AM

Blessings today and everyday, dear one!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 19 Apr 10 - 06:15 AM

Today I go for my second post op visit with the surgeon. He'll take a look at the pain that's been bothering me and we'll take it from there.

Also, I like to take him goodies when I go. Last time I took him some candy and he said, "Are you trying to fatten me up?" So today I'm taking him a dozen farm fresh eggs and some chives from the garden. :)

Hope it makes him smile.

Michelle   :)

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee
From: Rowan
Date: 17 Apr 10 - 12:54 AM

Thread drift alert!
I see the boronia essential oil is expensive!

Boronia megastigma Ahhhhh!! An aroma to die for. According to those who are seriously into propagating Oz native plants, this species of boronia is particularly tricky to get going and, in the hands of most, becomes an annual rather than a perennial, so I imagine it's not the most common essential oil in the the pharmacopeia.

Years ago, when I was a botany postgrad I demonstrated ("taught") in the Second Year Plant Systematics classes; lots of plants had their private parts dissected and drawn. One class always had everyone in the building skipping along the corridors; it was the one that dealt with Rutaceae (using Boronia megastigma as the sample specimen) and Iridaceae (using Freesias); great bunches were supplied and their aromas went all through the building.

Any left over after the class were hoarded by us postgrads and taken to our desks and our homes.

Ah! Salad Days!

All the best, Michelle!

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Apr 10 - 12:15 AM

Heck, Michelle, I forget I have xanax to take! No problem on the reminder...will do.:-)

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Bobert
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 08:51 PM

Sound like yer doing great, Michelle... Keep up the good work... It's almost over... Then you can get along with yer post-cancer life... Yippee!!!

B~

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 05:50 PM

It's weird to me that anybody thinks I'm an inspiration.....

Today has been a normal day. I picked up the last of the wood pellets, went to the store, did some chores, relaxed a bit, talked to a friend on the phone, played with the dog, tried to catch one of my chickens and did some reading. Didn't cry today. Not once. That's SO nice for a change!!!

Oh and SOMEBODY PLEASE remind me on those days that I can't pull myself out of the giant holes that I keep falling into that I have Xanax and I need to take it!!! Sheesh. It's not a med I take daily but it is for panic attacks, high levels of anxiety, etc. For that matter, I can also take Ambien to just check out of reality and rest.....not just for nightime sleeping. I don't know why I don't remember this when I'm so freaked out, but I don't....so a gentle PM reminder would be a Godsend. See? Chemobrain. Chemofog. Forgetfulness rules supreme even to the detrement of my own health. My oncologist says my short term memory will come back slowly...about at the same speed as my hair.

    In the meantime, thank you for my friends who will help me remember.

Love to all!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 04:52 PM

But, be kind to yourself, too, Sins...it's all relative, to a point.:-)

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 11:06 AM

Lily,
You and Maeve are such an inspiration. When I get stressed over what in my life is huge, I remember how petty it is in comparison to your chemo and her lost home. Puts it all in perspective.
Thank you.
Mary

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 10:44 AM

LOL, maeve and Burl Ives.:-)

Several times my brother ordered a plumeria from a fav. greenhouse and did his best to grow it, but each time he lost it. He is an expert, but I think he never learned the benefits of benign neglect when it comes to houseplants.

My mom brought him back a cutting of white ginger. We both had beautiful plants from that one cutting, for years. I still would love to smell plumeria. I see the boronia essential oil is expensive!:-) I still have some white ginger essential oil given to me over 35 years ago and it is still very lovely smelling.

Micca, the pix are gorgeous. Michelle, your evening sounds wonderful! You are such a Wonder!

kat

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 10:16 AM

have a great day full of lovely people & enjoyable stuff.

tho I dunno why anyone wants to clean - I avoid it as far as possible.

sandra (heading to bed)

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 07:25 AM

Oh Micca!!!!!

   The flowers are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!   Around here, spring is just beginning to burst with it's colors....I have 3 forsythia that are in full bloom just like your picture.....it's like a bush full of sunshine!!!!!!!!!! And the orchids are stunning!!! WOW!!!!

Good Morning My Friends!!

    Dinner was a lot of fun last night, didn't get home until about 12:30!!! They have this very fun tree house built for adults....we made our way up the spiral staircase using flashlights and sat around a lantern chatting it up for a long time, spent some time just listening to the peepers and frogs too...a wonderful night!

   Today I start getting ready for next week....chemo treatment #4! For me that means some extra cleaning, laundry and cooking to make sure everything is nice for when I get home and a week of not being able to do much.

    Let the day begin!!!!

Love to all,

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: maeve
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 06:57 AM

Good morning, Michelle. The frangipani discussion has reminded me of a favorite song Burl Ives used to sing. The chorus is:

Oh how I love that Frangipan!
Sweet like honey, Frangipani.
It makes young men holler, "Hoowee!"
and old men sigh for Frangipani.

maeve

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 06:35 AM

Micca - great disappointment - I no longer have a bottle of
Boronia oil - fooey, as you say it is a beautiful perfume.

I was walking thru fallen frangipani this afternoon as they're everywhere & will probably collect a few tomorrow night on my way to my folk club.

One day when I have a place with a garden (rather than windowsills), I'll have my very own frangipani.

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Micca
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 05:20 AM

Sandra, An Ausssie friend used to go to Kew when she felt homesick, every year at the beginning of your spring to smell some flowers called Boronia? she said it was "home" . I go evry year for the scent of Frangipani (Plumeria) which reminds me of Hawaii, They wern't in bloom yet, another 4 weeks or so. I hope Ms Lily enjoys the orchids some were as big as your hand!!!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Apr 10 - 04:20 AM

wow! spring has sprung

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Micca
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 08:24 PM

Lily, Here is a little bouquet to share with my friends and with you, whose courage and humour and sheer endurance has been a lesson to me these weeks,
from one who admires you much
Micca

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 06:13 PM

I already look back at some of the things I've written here and wonder how did I get through that....but then I look at what the support and love that has been given both here and in my life and I KNOW that THAT is how I've managed my way through. There's no greater power that love...as cheesy as it sounds, I fully believe it to be true!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 06:01 PM

Whenever you need to, wrap yourself in one of those shawls and give yourself a big Mudcat hug!

Someday you'll look back at all these posts and be amazed at your own strength.

Love you, dear.

Allison

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 05:42 PM

Today has been a better day. I had a nice call from a girlfriend, went to a Ladies Guild luncheon, did a little grocery shopping and right now I just popped a cake (a very rich chocolate cake....devils food chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, sour cream, canola oil, 4 eggs and water, mix in chocolate chips, put in a bundt pan and bake)in the oven....and no one is here but me so I got to lick batter off BOTH beaters!!!! *GRIN* We're going to the neighbor's house for dinner!!!

I got to spend time with one of my favorite church ladies today....haven't seen her in at least a month....I just LOVE her!!!!   I walked her back to her car this afternoon and she INSISTED that she give me a ride to my car (which was around the block). I told her walking is good for me and she said, "Too bad. I want you with me!" I could just squeeze her!!!!

I'm feeling better today about the pain in my side issue. I noticed that when I bend to put dishes on the lower rack in the dishwasher, to take stuff out of the dryer or even to tie my shoes....it hurts exactly like it did after I got home from my surgery...I have to move the same way to accomodate/avoid pain. Keep your fingers crossed that it's just healing please. :)

I'm off to read for a bit....joined a book club at a nearby library and we are reading All Other Nights byt Dara Horn and another book but the title escapes me. If all goes according to plan and the date doesn't fall on the same date as my chemo, I'll be going with my friend and a group of about 25 to Maryland by bus to see some of the things/places we are reading about. :) YAY!!! Something to look forward to!!!

Lator Gators!

Michelle

PS. I have 2 shawls...one that Jacqui made and that stays right here in the living room with me and another from a local woman and that one stays upstairs!   :) They do make a body feel better and comforted.....great reminder that there are lots of people pulling for me and many prayers being said!!!!!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee
From: Rowan
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 02:12 AM

When people ask how I'm doing, quite often I'll reply "Never a dull moment!" It's usually accurate but, Michelle, I have to hand it to you; your life is much more exciting than mine has been for quite some time.

"Adhesions, eh?" Well, they do tend to tie one down a bit. And, if they 'let go' of their own accord, that can feel a bit exciting too, as I found out when the ones that formed between the broken big toe bones let go of their own accord while I was walking down at Wilson's Prom many years ago.

All the best.

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Apr 10 - 12:26 AM

I think I have a book around here one of my best friends sent ages ago. I read most of it (daily ruminations) and it might be interesting for you. I may have passed it on to someone else, so I'll look before I say more.

I have the same hernia Jacqui did (hiatal hernia) but my doctor said it's apparently quite small, so not to worry about it for now. Every so often when I move wrong--it's quite unpleasant. I remember mentioning it to Jacqui in a post ages ago and I think she's the one who put a name to it, and my doctor confirmed it.

I thought I'm mention here, apropos of nothing, that I had two Mudcat shawls, the most recent a beautiful dark blue one from Jacqui, and one that I won in a Mudcat auction years ago, done by MMario. I took Leo's shawl, one with several blues and turquoise yarns, out to old the friend we stayed with in Arizona. She has such a great sense of style and I knew she'd have some of those colors in her wardrobe. Amazing how you can "shop your closet," and she came up with two garments that now go together perfectly when she wears the shawl with them. For me it was a reminder of supporting Mudcat, and for Bette, it is a reminder of me. And for Michelle, when you have a bad day, even if it is warm so you don't wear your shawl, keep it handy and let it remind you of all of the energy invested, headed your way to help you feel better.

You're getting there, and the aches and pains will subside.

SRS

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 09:11 PM

Your story is beautiful, Michelle. You inspire many of us in such unexpected ways. I don't expect you to brag about your prowess but never underestimate your shining brilliance. You have made so many insurmountable problems childs play for me.
Mary

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 08:57 PM

reads like a good day looking after yourself, spending (quality) time with a good friend, sharing real stuff rather than 'how are you? lovely weather today, did you see the latest movie' ...'

And I like the nurse's advice - don't worry till we tell you - sez. someone who does a very good line in worrying (what if ...) I spend a lot of my time living in the future - usually bad, I'm never worrying about winning the lottery!

I remember reading a meditation/thought of the day re dressing well (even on a very low budget, some of my best clothes come from charity shops!) - because looking your best is a reflection of your self-worth or something like that! So put on your best dress, your war paint & favourite hat & wow 'em.

Soon I'll be putting on my face & a favourite outfit (which always includes a hat, tho my favourite is that Australian classic, an Akubra, & having lunch with my best friend

sending big virtual hugs

sandra

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 07:40 PM

Thanks for the birthday wishes!!! :)

Today has been a crappy day. I called my surgeon's office to talk to his head nurse early this morning but she was in a meeting until late afternoon. I called my chemo nurse and she talked to my chemo Dr. about this pain I'm having. They really couldn't help me so finally my surgeon's nurse called back. I like her very much as she is very pleasant to talk to and she explains things well.

Here's the deal. This pain COULD be me healing or an adhesion or something else. She said it sounds like a healing issue and I should expect weird strange pains for awhile off and on. I told her my fear of it being cancer spreading and she said that's a normal fear but that I shouldn't worry about it until they tell me to worry. I have an appointment with my surgeon on Monday....he will do an exam and we will talk. She said if he feels it's necessary, they might order some imaging tests. I am trying not to worry.....it's not easy for me.

I also talked to my friend Tracy today. We talked for 3 hours. We laughed, cried, talked about cancer, talked about other stuff and cried together some more. She recently found out that she has polyps on her liver that may or may not be cancerous. We both know how serious that is and had some end of life conversation....that's a really difficult topic of conversation when you know that you could very well be in the same boat.....not only that, but my friend is hurting and scared and so am I....so yeah...we cried a lot today.

I got dressed, put some make up on and got myself out of the house. Sometimes it's amazing how how you are dressed makes you feel. I was in jeans and an old white stained up t-shirt, big old black cardigan, a brown scarf and 2 hats....I was cold today. Looked like a commercial for some cold meds. So anyway, I fixed myself up, went to the drugstore, post office, visited my former student teaching mentor and went to Walmart where I wandered for over an hour....had some prints made up...ok, about 100 of them...picked out a few frames....some for me, some to frame photos for others and I made myself a little foot spa basket.....little tub for soaking my toes, cream for my feet, a little nail polish....nothing extravagent. I also got myself a small tripod. People have been asking me to do a video talking about my story and as a way of keeping up with me....so I needed the tripod to hold my little iFlip camera. I'm going to do the video (set it all up and the battery died) and keep it real...it won't be pretty but my story isn't pretty.
   Anyway, it's time to get dinner going.

I'm tired and don't particularly want to be alone right now.

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 08:56 AM

Haven't been into the thread for a couple of days. Belated birthday greetings Michelle - have a good birthday month, live long, die happy.

I had the full on hysterectomy and was still getting twinges a few months later, even without follow up radiation. I also had to have a hernia repair in 2006 and 2008 and still have some problem with scar tissue, so pain at three months is probably not a problem. However, mentioning it to your doctor is a good idea, even if just to put your mind at rest.

Anger can make you tense up physically and that accentuates any aches and pains that you might have. Deep breathing is a good way to dissipate that anger. Fantasising about what damage Mags could do to anyone stupid enough to ignore instructions about coming onto your property might also help!:0)

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 07:50 AM

You are a powerful woman, Michelle!
Remember, our bodies hold anger in many different ways, and the pain could be one way your bod is processing yesterday's anger.
Don't forget to breathe!

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 07:41 AM

Cautiously moving around this morning, pain seems to be gone which I am thankful for but plan on taking it ultra easy today. Still going to call the Dr.

Michelle who was up until 4:30am

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 12:53 AM

Michelle,

Take it easy. Pulled muscles happen, don't let it scare you.

I have the same thing going on in this area re: gas exploration. I own the land, I own the mineral rights, I leased, and they are getting perilously close to the five years they have to either drill and start paying royalties or they have to renegotiate the lease. They do the seismic work around here with some big white trucks that "thump" the roadway and they have sensors placed all over, with aerials, so they transmit the information. I could use the royalties also. :-/

Some people got huge signing bonuses. I didn't, it was okay, bigger than what was first offered, because my lot is so much larger than most they deal with. I had them prorate for acreage. Some folks got clobbered with income tax on it, but it wasn't too bad, and I hope the important part, the royalties, were high enough to make some nice cash every month happen.

It sounds like you're doing really well, and with all of that gardening activity (asparagus! raspberries! blueberries! grapes! - okay, I have grapes, wild grapes, across the road, but anyway, grapes! envy envy envy) you'll certainly have a healthy diet and a lot to tempt you to go outside for fresh air and good activity.

Take care, keep making progress, and don't let the gas guys bring tears to those beautiful eyes.

SRS

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 12:24 AM

And still in pain. More oxy to the rescue. Please just let this be something I pulled and please let it stop hurting. :(

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 14 Apr 10 - 12:02 AM

I'm hungry. And tired. And floaty.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 10:23 PM

Went to a book club tonight, sat for 2 hours leaning forward in a metal chair...got up with some intense pain in my side. I think I was putting too much pressure on that side. Still hurt an hour later when I got home. :( I thought I was done with these pain pills.

Michelle

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: gnu
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 05:24 PM

Did they do a pre-blast survey of your propertyÉ (É= question mark on my keyboard today). If not, make sure you check the entire house for any cracks anywhere over the next week. Usually, there is no damage, but it`s a good idea to document anything.

Yes, I know that might sound a bit off, but it can happen even with minor charges.

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 02:26 PM

I know that all of you here understand that music can be an inspiration. I was listening to some music today and found a good deal of the lyrics to match my feelings about the cancer in my body...here's the video....different, powerful....perfect.

Fighter

Subject: RE: LilyFestre - Half-way point with chemo! Yippee!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 02:23 PM

I know that they can drill on our neighbors and get gas from under our property..no way around that and it's the only reason we have a non-surface lease. The no drilling I was referring to for today was for seismic testing where they do drill small holes X amount of feet down and detonate an explosive and measure the waves that indicate just how far down and how much gas is in there. Thankfully they will not be drilling for anything. I love my non-surface lease!!!

They are also aware I am going through chemo as we chatted about that today (kinda hard NOT to notice...even if I hadn't said anything...I hate to admit it but I DO look like a cancer patient....um...probably because I am one..DUH Michelle).

And um...something else I hate to admit...we DO have a target range ih our front yard....we ARE hillbillies you know!!!!   Gun near the door too (not that I ever expect to have to use it for THAT...we shoot possums that are on the porch) or critters in the garden.

Michelle