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« Reply #150 on: June 03, 2011, 05:14:19 AM »
 ;D Thank you for the birthday wishes.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #151 on: June 03, 2011, 10:04:11 AM »

Happy (belated) Birthday Brightsky and many happy returns.

My good news is that for the past few days
I had a huge problem with irritated skin that needed scratching,
and I was beginning to think, this was it,
my  first symptoms of needing “D” have arrived etc.

After eliminating all possible causes I found out
that my symptoms are only an allergic reaction
to the new fabric-softener I had bought last week.

All I had to do was just wash all my clothes again
without any fabric softener and all is well again.
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« Reply #152 on: June 04, 2011, 02:44:54 PM »
About a 3 weeks ago I received a tip for the Epsom Derby (UK) horse race from a very reliable and sweet source, so invested some funds (just a little, mind you) in this French horse, Pour Moi up against the might of the Queen's own Carlton House. Race starts and Pour Moi is at the back and seemingly staying there, and I figured that bet was gone for all money until the jockey brings the hrse up at the end and steals the race on the line (and standing in the saddle celbrating as they cross the line, which is unusual!). Jackpot!!!! Major win at some very nice odds ($9 for the win thank you!) and the Queen goes home unhappy. Thank you to the UK's greatest horse expert that I know :)))))))))))

oh yeah, check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1C5lCbjAMI
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #153 on: June 04, 2011, 05:00:47 PM »
I saw that MooseMom posted on June 3 (the day we were on the road to Massachusetts!)

 :yahoo;

That made my day!  :2thumbsup;

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« Reply #154 on: June 04, 2011, 05:07:46 PM »

The sun is finally out after 10 months of snow and rain!   :bow;
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« Reply #155 on: June 04, 2011, 07:45:22 PM »
Good point WTW! I was also delighted to see MM's post!!! :)
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #156 on: June 05, 2011, 07:12:01 AM »
Quote from: RichardMEL on June 04, 2011, 02:44:54 PM
About a 3 weeks ago I received a tip for the Epsom Derby (UK) horse race from a very reliable and sweet source, so invested some funds (just a little, mind you) in this French horse, Pour Moi up against the might of the Queen's own Carlton House. Race starts and Pour Moi is at the back and seemingly staying there, and I figured that bet was gone for all money until the jockey brings the hrse up at the end and steals the race on the line (and standing in the saddle celbrating as they cross the line, which is unusual!). Jackpot!!!! Major win at some very nice odds ($9 for the win thank you!) and the Queen goes home unhappy. Thank you to the UK's greatest horse expert that I know :)))))))))))

oh yeah, check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1C5lCbjAMI

At least give me the credit Rich  :bandance;  :bandance;. :bandance;
Takes a bow "sweetsource" indeed !!!!!!!!!!!
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10 years of half a life
3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months
Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!!
The power of optimism over common sense :)
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« Reply #157 on: June 05, 2011, 01:42:44 PM »
Yesterday I bought some DVDs and saved almost as much money as I spent!  Love that!

Today just relaxing.
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« Reply #158 on: June 05, 2011, 05:07:44 PM »
Today's cruise around the lake on my sister's pontoon led to sightings of 2 loons with two chicks, 2 swans with 4 cygnets, and 2 geese with 11 goslings.  Plus, we got to see the male loon dive, catch a fish, and streak under water within a foot of the boat to pop up and pass the little fish to the chicks.  Amazing how fast they can propel themselves while underwater!
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« Reply #159 on: June 06, 2011, 01:31:03 AM »
Well SL I was trying to be subtle you know... sugar = sweet!!!!!

At least I didn't try and suggest I came up with the winner myself!

Again thank you for the awesome tip - 3 weeks in advance!!! WOO HOO!!  :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #160 on: June 06, 2011, 02:46:25 AM »
I got up and worked on my vehicle which I haven't done in a long time. Nice to get dirty again. Then cleaned and conditioned the leather, cleaned off the plastic interior of construction dirt.
 
Cost of parts $65
Temp: HOT N SUNNY 90's
Not feeling sick for being out in the sun for once, PRICELESS!
 
Then did some house cleaning  :banghead;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #161 on: June 06, 2011, 11:56:21 AM »
Quote from: Chris on June 06, 2011, 02:46:25 AM
Then did some house cleaning  :banghead;
Ack, but once it was one didn't you feel a real sense of achievement?  I know I always do ... until I spot a crumb or a smear or a speck and then I get very irkled.

 ;D

It's Monday ... I only had to work for three hours.  WooHoo!  Tomorrow?  Three hours again!  I love this part-time lark, I do. My student today told me I was nice.  I'm thinking this is a Bad Thing, but as I'm not going to be working there for much longer I really don't care! 
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« Reply #162 on: June 06, 2011, 05:50:38 PM »
I had the BEST day!

We drove 6 hours from Western Massachusetts to Rockport, Maine. Then IKETCHUM and his son came and took us for a lovely walk across a long breakwater to one of Maine's picturesque lighthouses. We went out for dinner and I had the most delicious fish chowder with an Atlantic ocean shrimp roll (a kind of sandwich).

But the best part was meeting my good IHD friend IKETCHUM.  :2thumbsup;

 :flower; :flower;

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« Reply #163 on: June 06, 2011, 07:02:50 PM »
It is a good day when IHD members meet in person.  Pictures?   Epoman use to say it didn't happen unless there were pictures!   It does sound like you had a wonderful day.   :2thumbsup;

I got a grocery bag fulll of tiger lily bulbs today from a lady who was thinning hers.  There must be 50 bulbs and I can't wait to plant them.  Free things always make it a good day. :thumbup;    Even better; having the energy to plant and care for my garden this year. 
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« Reply #164 on: June 06, 2011, 07:18:20 PM »
Went on a glider ride - 2500 ft up, 30 minutes soaring on thermals like a bird, with no engine.  I got my nephew a gift certificate for his birthday, so I bought myself a ride, too.  Wheeeeee!  He was totally pumped - and is now pumping me to pay for private lessons when he turns 14 in two years.  $1900 to get his license. NOT!  But I'm glad he was so thrilled with his gift.  He even got to fly his for a bit, and did a high speed curve around the field - he was bouncing so high when he got out, he could have towed my glider up without the plane attached!
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« Reply #165 on: June 14, 2011, 07:00:05 PM »
Both my husband and my son were nominated for Order of the Arrow (Boy Scouts of America Honor Society) and both were selected!  I can't tell anyone else because I'm not supposed to know.  They know they were nominated, but not that they were chosen.  The scout master told me so I can try to switch my Hemo time so I can be at ther ceremony when they are inducted.  It's mid July.  This is great news for them both.  I'm very proud! :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;
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« Reply #166 on: June 14, 2011, 09:03:36 PM »
Best Thing that Happened Today: No Speeding Tickets  :2thumbsup; ;D
Also had another Godiva drink flavor, Dark Chocolate Banana that was soooo good! Eat Your Heart Out Starbuck's!
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #167 on: June 14, 2011, 09:26:47 PM »
My nephew's Little League team continued their unblemished winning streak today.  They won against the second team they had to play in the playoffs, and on to the next one tomorrow.  If they make it through the next two, they won't have lost a single game all season and will sweep the playoffs.   :bandance;  So much fun watching them act like calm, collected little gentlemen while they shake hands with the losing team ---- and then start screaming hysterically as soon as they get back to the dug out!
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« Reply #168 on: June 15, 2011, 01:16:06 AM »
I AM ALIVE AND KICKING AND
on my way to the states next week (No volcanoes pleaseeeee)  :waving;  :waving;  :waving;
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10 years of half a life
3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months
Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!!
The power of optimism over common sense :)
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« Reply #169 on: June 15, 2011, 06:10:44 PM »
I made a london broil for dinner andwas actually able to eat some, this time...  :clap;
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« Reply #170 on: June 15, 2011, 06:28:50 PM »
I slept in today, no doctor appointments! But couldn't go to low vision conference due to downpour. So eating my stash of Godiva chocolates  :rofl;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #171 on: June 15, 2011, 07:23:34 PM »
2nd trip coming up to dialysis almost looking forward to it???? I am feeling it and it feels good. :bow;
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« Reply #172 on: June 15, 2011, 10:26:33 PM »
Onya, woodsman!
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« Reply #173 on: June 16, 2011, 01:38:47 PM »
Quote from: Sugarlump on June 15, 2011, 01:16:06 AM
I AM ALIVE AND KICKING AND
on my way to the states next week (No volcanoes pleaseeeee)  :waving;  :waving;  :waving;
WooHoo! Have a truly amazing time!

Quote from: Dragonfly on June 15, 2011, 06:10:44 PM
I made a london broil for dinner andwas actually able to eat some, this time...  :clap;
I had to look that up and was most relieved that, despite its name, I wasn't to worry that I didn't know what it was as its not a known dish in the UK.  Looks very lovely though.

Quote from: woodsman on June 15, 2011, 07:23:34 PM
2nd trip coming up to dialysis almost looking forward to it???? I am feeling it and it feels good. :bow;
Awww, I'm glad that it's making you feel good.  Long may the feeling continue.

I had some time to kill before catching my bus this afternoon so I popped into the charity shop and discovered that I was four pennies short of buying a book I desperately wanted.  They let me have it anyway.  Yay!

 ;D
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« Reply #174 on: June 16, 2011, 02:57:03 PM »
I found a food and exercise tracking app and started using it.  :2thumbsup;

So maybe I can start losing the extra weight I've been lugging around!  :clap;

And Jbeany.....GLIDING!  :cheer:  What a thrill that must have been!  :cheer:

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