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Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? Oh – that’s how I’m feeling today.   Whiped out, sore, exhausted, worn out, and ready for the weekend again – although this time, not so busy a weekend. The positive note, I finally bought a Brita pitcher to bring to work. The water here tastes horrid, and unless I remember to bring water from home, I don’t drink much at work.   Now I don’t have the excuse. I also purchased a new pair of rollar blades – and looked at new padding/safety gear – still could not find any quality ones that were comfortable.   So, I’m still stuck with my "l’cheapo" set.   Hope eveyrone had a safe and healthy weekend – a long one at that. Time to get back on track and don’t let the summer (well, in the US) holiday picknick weekends get the best of you.

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Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? What did you do this weekend?  You’re supposed to rest and have fun!

Have fun – yes…  rest… not much. Friday night – date night.  quiet Sushi dinner Saturday – ran errands, then went on the boat Sat evening.  Swam, then watched the sunset over the gulf.   On our trip in we had a problem with the dog.  6 ft. leash was about 2ft too long, and Chloe tried to jump off the boat with the leash tied to the boat and to her – she was hanging over the boat, only by the collar (thank god it was the nylon collar), half in the water, half out.   I jumped in the water to lift her up while a guy at the docks pulled her out.   I then tried to lift myself up out of the water by way of the dock and boat, but had to give up and lift myself out at the back of the boat.   Sat night I got about 3 hrs of very restless sleep – as the incident with the dog upset me so much.  (she’s fine, btw…  and was happy and loving, so she’s not upset about it.   I think it upset me alot more than it did her) Sunday – fishing – 8am till 6pm.  Went with a 4 other couples and 2 other boats.   Had a blast.   Sunday evening – swimming in the pool at home. Monday – Diving in the morning, swimming in the afternoon, and boat cleaning in the evening.   Today – the shoulders and back are sore.   Muscle fatigue (doms) as well as a bit of a sunburn from allt he sun. I’m tired.

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Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? Oh – that’s how I’m feeling today.   Whiped out, sore, exhausted, worn out, and ready for the weekend again – although this time, not so busy a weekend.

Don’t feel too bad. At least you have that Mack truck effect from a good weekend of exercise. I have the SHINGLES, I woke up feeling like I was dead last Thursday! Fortunately, the antiviral medication worked really well on me, and I’m going back to skating tomorrow. I guess two years of taking care of Marty with no end in sight has finally had an effect on my immune system. Ugh. Barbara Hirsch, Publisher OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development http://www.obesity-news.com/

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? What did you do this weekend?  You’re supposed to rest and have fun! Have fun – yes…  rest… not much. Friday night – date night.  quiet Sushi dinner Saturday – ran errands, then went on the boat Sat evening.  Swam, then watched the sunset over the gulf.   On our trip in we had a problem with the dog.  6 ft. leash was about 2ft too long, and Chloe tried to jump off the boat with the leash tied to the boat and to her – she was hanging over the boat, only by the collar (thank god it was the nylon collar), half in the water, half out.   I jumped in the water to lift her up while a guy at the docks pulled her out.   I then tried to lift myself up out of the water by way of the dock and boat, but had to give up and lift myself out at the back of the boat.   Sat night I got about 3 hrs of very restless sleep – as the incident with the dog upset me so much.  (she’s fine, btw…  and was happy and loving, so she’s not upset about it.   I think it upset me alot more than it did her) Sunday – fishing – 8am till 6pm.  Went with a 4 other couples and 2 other boats.   Had a blast.   Sunday evening – swimming in the pool at home. Monday – Diving in the morning, swimming in the afternoon, and boat cleaning in the evening. Today – the shoulders and back are sore.   Muscle fatigue (doms) as well as a bit of a sunburn from allt he sun. I’m tired.

Sunburn….ug….get good waterproof sunblock and apply it every 30 minutes. I’ve (finally!!) gotten into the habit of applying sunblock to my face every time I leave the apartment during the day. Martha

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Don’t feel too bad. At least you have that Mack truck effect from a good weekend of exercise. I have the SHINGLES, I woke up feeling like I was dead last Thursday! Fortunately, the antiviral medication worked really well on me, and I’m going back to skating tomorrow. I guess two years of taking care of Marty with no end in sight has finally had an effect on my immune system. Ugh.

Oh Barb (((hugs))) (yeah – I know  you don’t like those – but tough – i’ll send them anyway). I do hope you get to feeling well soon, but don’t push your self back onto the ice before your body has had a chance to heal.  Take some time to rest. you are right thouhg – you’ve been so strong and tough for Marty, that I’m sure it wears down on you.   I hope you feel better soon.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? Oh – that’s how I’m feeling today.   Whiped out, sore, exhausted, worn out, and ready for the weekend again – although this time, not so busy a weekend. The positive note, I finally bought a Brita pitcher to bring to work. The water here tastes horrid, and unless I remember to bring water from home, I don’t drink much at work.   Now I don’t have the excuse. I also purchased a new pair of rollar blades – and looked at new padding/safety gear – still could not find any quality ones that were comfortable.   So, I’m still stuck with my "l’cheapo" set. Hope eveyrone had a safe and healthy weekend – a long one at that. Time to get back on track and don’t let the summer (well, in the US) holiday picknick weekends get the best of you.

What did you do this weekend?  You’re supposed to rest and have fun!

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Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? Oh – that’s how I’m feeling today.   Whiped out, sore, exhausted, worn out, and ready for the weekend again – although this time, not so busy a weekend. The positive note, I finally bought a Brita pitcher to bring to work. The water here tastes horrid, and unless I remember to bring water from home, I don’t drink much at work.   Now I don’t have the excuse. I also purchased a new pair of rollar blades – and looked at new padding/safety gear – still could not find any quality ones that were comfortable.   So, I’m still stuck with my "l’cheapo" set.

Have you tried the internet?  I’ve had more luck buying specialty equipment/clothing on the internet rather than local shops.  I’ve also found things on the internet and then had the local bike shop order it for me.   Here’s one site that carries better quality protective gear.  Inline skating is not a big sport around here so it’s very limited on what you can find in the local stores. http://www.fogdog.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=701129&cp=970751 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hope eveyrone had a safe and healthy weekend – a long one at that. Time to get back on track and don’t let the summer (well, in the US) holiday picknick weekends get the best of you.

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Sunburn….ug….get good waterproof sunblock and apply it every 30 minutes. I’ve (finally!!) gotten into the habit of applying sunblock to my face every time I leave the apartment during the day. Martha

believe me – since I’ve had 2 melanoma’s removed – I’m generally very careful.   But one thing I didn’t consider this weekend – I had 30, sport, waterproof and applied a couple times.   BUT – when its 90+ degrees, I’d lean back against the vinyl boat cushions and the sweat and vinyl would rub it off – so I’ve got a bit of a burn on my back.   nothing major  - and nothing anywhere else.  Just where my back rested up against the seat. Shame on me!

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I hear ya. It’s so easy just to put some on and then forget about it. Which, of course, is the wrong thing to do. I’m really, really trying to put it on much more often. Martha The hard part is that area of your back that you can’t reach by yourself. Generally I’m on the boat in a tshirt and clothing and try to stay in the shade alot.   But – diving, swimming, etc means lack of tshirt…  and just my bathing suit.   My face, arms, shoulders, the rest of my body is all just fine – but the area of my back – right about brastrap level is what’s sore – which of course means – bra strap rubs on it and make it sore.  

Yep, that part seems to get forgotten. I’ve even found a good face lotion that isn’t greasy, core plogging, and it doesn’t burn with successive applications – Its also sweat proof and doesn’t sting the eyes when you sweat – its called Ocean Potion, Face Lotion. Works well.

Cool, thanks for the tip. It’s been hot here in SF, but I know it’ll be even warmer in LalaLand. Martha

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Cool, thanks for the tip. It’s been hot here in SF, but I know it’ll be even warmer in LalaLand. Martha Have fun in lala land…  Just don’t get too lala …  remember, you have to be respectible on that new job.  :-)

heehee…it’s going to be loads of fun. As it turns out Anthrax and Death Angel are playing at the House of Blues. So I’m going to see them with a friend of mine from Century Media Records. It should rock. Martha – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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Cool, thanks for the tip. It’s been hot here in SF, but I know it’ll be even warmer in LalaLand. Martha

Have fun in lala land…  Just don’t get too lala …  remember, you have to be respectible on that new job.  :-)

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Oh Barb (((hugs))) (yeah – I know  you don’t like those – but tough – i’ll send them anyway). I do hope you get to feeling well soon, but don’t push your self back onto the ice before your body has had a chance to heal.  Take some time to rest. you are right thouhg – you’ve been so strong and tough for Marty, that I’m sure it wears down on you.   I hope you feel better soon.

Well, thanks. I don’t mind hugs, I just mind people who wallow in their stuff. I’m actually feeling fine now. I only have a tiny bit of itching and a little bit of residual pain in my left armpit that I can barely even feel. The rash has subsided substantially; those antivirals really do the job. Just like there’s all kinds of bike riding, there’s all kinds of skating. I plan to get out on the ice tomorrow, but I don’t plan to go for bear. I skipped my lesson today because I know that I couldn’t take the ass wupping that I get from my coach! I didn’t mention it to anyone, but around 6 weeks ago we found out that Marty had a recurrence of his cancer, so he’s going to get a couple of rounds of chemo under his belt before we go on vacation the third week of June. I’ve already taken him to Sloan Kettering, and I’m looking into other centers and clinical trials, but first we’ve got to get him treated. So the journey continues . . . Thanks for the good wishes. Barbara Hirsch, Publisher OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development http://www.obesity-news.com/

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Well, thanks. I don’t mind hugs, I just mind people who wallow in their stuff. I’m actually feeling fine now. I only have a tiny bit of itching and a little bit of residual pain in my left armpit that I can barely even feel. The rash has subsided substantially; those antivirals really do the job. Just like there’s all kinds of bike riding, there’s all kinds of skating. I plan to get out on the ice tomorrow, but I don’t plan to go for bear. I skipped my lesson today because I know that I couldn’t take the ass wupping that I get from my coach!

OK – glad to hear you are taking it easy – yet still staying active.   The skating is probably good therapy for you – takes your mind off of life and lets you focus on *you*…  Enjoy it. I didn’t mention it to anyone, but around 6 weeks ago we found out that Marty had a recurrence of his cancer, so he’s going to get a couple of rounds of chemo under his belt before we go on vacation the third week of June. I’ve already taken him to Sloan Kettering, and I’m looking into other centers and clinical trials, but first we’ve got to get him treated.

Oh, Barb, I’m so sorry to hear this from you.  Poor Marty, and poor you. This has been a very long road for the both of you.    I’m sure your vacation will be a nice break foir the two of you, I do hope he’s feeling well for the trip.   (ya going anywhere special?) You and Marty will be in my prayers. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – So the journey continues . . . Thanks for the good wishes. Barbara Hirsch, Publisher OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development http://www.obesity-news.com/

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I hear ya. It’s so easy just to put some on and then forget about it. Which, of course, is the wrong thing to do. I’m really, really trying to put it on much more often. Martha

The hard part is that area of your back that you can’t reach by yourself. Generally I’m on the boat in a tshirt and clothing and try to stay in the shade alot.   But – diving, swimming, etc means lack of tshirt…  and just my bathing suit.   My face, arms, shoulders, the rest of my body is all just fine – but the area of my back – right about brastrap level is what’s sore – which of course means – bra strap rubs on it and make it sore.   I’ve even found a good face lotion that isn’t greasy, core plogging, and it doesn’t burn with successive applications – Its also sweat proof and doesn’t sting the eyes when you sweat – its called Ocean Potion, Face Lotion. Works well.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sunburn….ug….get good waterproof sunblock and apply it every 30 minutes. I’ve (finally!!) gotten into the habit of applying sunblock to my face every time I leave the apartment during the day. Martha believe me – since I’ve had 2 melanoma’s removed – I’m generally very careful.   But one thing I didn’t consider this weekend – I had 30, sport, waterproof and applied a couple times.   BUT – when its 90+ degrees, I’d lean back against the vinyl boat cushions and the sweat and vinyl would rub it off – so I’ve got a bit of a burn on my back.   nothing major  - and nothing anywhere else.  Just where my back rested up against the seat. Shame on me!

I hear ya. It’s so easy just to put some on and then forget about it. Which, of course, is the wrong thing to do. I’m really, really trying to put it on much more often. Martha – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? Oh – that’s how I’m feeling today.   Whiped out, sore, exhausted, worn out, and ready for the weekend again – although this time, not so busy a weekend. i TOTALLY relate. we spent 3 1/2 days in san francisco, and the other 1/4 sleeping and 1/4 on airplanes! (oldest daughter’s  marriage celebration) it is now two days since i arrived home and i still feel "beaten up"!

Well, did you have fun? : ) Martha

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Oh, so I guess we know where the stress usually associated with shingles originated! Seriously, I do not always appreciate your presentation of facts although your facts are never in question.  Still, I respect your opinion and I am genuinely sorry that you are having to go through this with your husband. On the flip side of things, if I had heard about your husband from a third party and was asked for a recommendation, I would say that he needed someone just like you.  He is so very lucky. I am so very behind on the CA thing.  Hearts are my clinical specialty. Thus, I cannot offer you any advice but I can say that if ever I am ill with CA, I hope that someone with an appetite for knowledge and the ability to apply it like you are is available to me! j

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Oh Barb (((hugs))) (yeah – I know  you don’t like those – but tough – i’ll send them anyway). I do hope you get to feeling well soon, but don’t push your self back onto the ice before your body has had a chance to heal.  Take some time to rest. you are right thouhg – you’ve been so strong and tough for Marty, that I’m sure it wears down on you.   I hope you feel better soon. Well, thanks. I don’t mind hugs, I just mind people who wallow in their stuff. I’m actually feeling fine now. I only have a tiny bit of itching and a little bit of residual pain in my left armpit that I can barely even feel. The rash has subsided substantially; those antivirals really do the job. Just like there’s all kinds of bike riding, there’s all kinds of skating. I plan to get out on the ice tomorrow, but I don’t plan to go for bear. I skipped my lesson today because I know that I couldn’t take the ass wupping that I get from my coach! I didn’t mention it to anyone, but around 6 weeks ago we found out that Marty had a recurrence of his cancer, so he’s going to get a couple of rounds of chemo under his belt before we go on vacation the third week of June. I’ve already taken him to Sloan Kettering, and I’m looking into other centers and clinical trials, but first we’ve got to get him treated. So the journey continues . . . Thanks for the good wishes. Barbara Hirsch, Publisher OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development http://www.obesity-news.com/

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Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? Oh – that’s how I’m feeling today.   Whiped out, sore, exhausted, worn out, and ready for the weekend again – although this time, not so busy a weekend.

i TOTALLY relate. we spent 3 1/2 days in san francisco, and the other 1/4 sleeping and 1/4  on airplanes! (oldest daughter’s  marriage celebration) it is now two days since i arrived home and i still feel "beaten up"! — read and post daily, it works! rosie Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes…    but no plans. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Catch the license on that Mack truck that just went by? Oh – that’s how I’m feeling today.   Whiped out, sore, exhausted, worn out, and ready for the weekend again – although this time, not so busy a weekend. The positive note, I finally bought a Brita pitcher to bring to work. The water here tastes horrid, and unless I remember to bring water from home, I don’t drink much at work.   Now I don’t have the excuse. I also purchased a new pair of rollar blades – and looked at new padding/safety gear – still could not find any quality ones that were comfortable.   So, I’m still stuck with my "l’cheapo" set. Hope eveyrone had a safe and healthy weekend – a long one at that. Time to get back on track and don’t let the summer (well, in the US) holiday picknick weekends get the best of you.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Oh Barb (((hugs))) (yeah – I know  you don’t like those – but tough – i’ll send them anyway). I do hope you get to feeling well soon, but don’t push your self back onto the ice before your body has had a chance to heal.  Take some time to rest. you are right thouhg – you’ve been so strong and tough for Marty, that I’m sure it wears down on you.   I hope you feel better soon. Well, thanks. I don’t mind hugs, I just mind people who wallow in their stuff.

I understand, Barbara, but you know, we all need a shoulder once in a while. None of us are completely made of steel. : ) My prayers and thoughts go to you and Marty. Martha

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I understand, Barbara, but you know, we all need a shoulder once in a while. None of us are completely made of steel. : ) My prayers and thoughts go to you and Marty.

Jay Jay and Martha, Thanks for the thoughts. It’s not that I "suck it up" and go on, I’m just not made to sit and wallow. When I got the news about Marty I spent about 20 minutes feeling sorry for myself and then the emotion passed. I’ve always been this way. Maybe it’s genetic. You can’t control these someone else’s illness, so my way of coping is finding a way to deal with it. In this case dealing with it involves getting Marty treated, keeping vigilant over the research to make sure I know about anything promising, and then realizing that the rest of it is not in my hands.l This way of dealing with adversity is just ingrained in me. I don’t know where it comes from, it’s just the way I am. It’s not just in dealing with someone else’s adversity, I’m the same when it’s me. I’ve been lucky enough to be pretty healthy, but whether it was anaphylaxis, a hysterectomy, the shingles, or whatever, I always put my first efforts towards dealing with it and getting rid of the problem (if that was possible). Now I’ve never had cancer myself, or another very serious chronic illness (outside of allergies, which for a while I thought might kill me), so I can’t tell you for certain how I would react if in that situation. But my guess is it would be pretty much the same. I figure if you’re wallowing you’re not living. So I’ll do my wallowing after I’m dead. There will be plenty of time then <G. But that doesn’t mean I don’t very much appreciate the good wishes and prayers. I really do! Thanks again. Barbara Barbara Hirsch, Publisher OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development http://www.obesity-news.com/

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Barbara,  I do know exactly where you are coming from, as I tend to be the same way about things.    That is also why I know how after time, you can get run down.    So, take care of you.

Jay Jay, I am taking care of myself, that’s why getting the shingles now kind of got me off guard. If it had happened last summer, when Marty was in the hospital for 10 weeks, and everything was going to hell every day, I would have understood that. But now, I’m getting plenty of sleep, I take my vitamins religiously, get regular exercise and good nutrition. And this is the time I got them! Of course, it would have been much worse had I got them last summer, because I really didn’t have the time for it then. Barbara Barbara Hirsch, Publisher OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development http://www.obesity-news.com/

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I understand, Barbara, but you know, we all need a shoulder once in a while. None of us are completely made of steel. : ) My prayers and thoughts go to you and Marty. Jay Jay and Martha, Thanks for the thoughts. It’s not that I "suck it up" and go on, I’m just not made to sit and wallow. When I got the news about Marty I spent about 20 minutes feeling sorry for myself and then the emotion passed.

<snip Barbara,  I do know exactly where you are coming from, as I tend to be the same way about things.    That is also why I know how after time, you can get run down.    So, take care of you.

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