Time for a roll call? - June/08

betsy959 wrote:

> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
> [...]
> > I'm always interested in food.
> > J
> >
> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any purple or
> greeen vegetable?
> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She made me
> soup some time ago
> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with jalapenos(?sp)
> And I mean loaded!!
> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added chicken,. I
> will never starve.
>
> Betsy

Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white. I love it.
Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of things or just use
as a snack.
Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd definitiely say
"hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for me !
Hugs
J

J <xnswex@nalid;"no> fell face-first on the keyboard. This was the
result: news:485E4E78.95C6D4A1@execulink.com:

> Marc Bissonnette wrote:
>
>> J <xnswex@nalid;"no> fell face-first on the keyboard. This was the
>> result: news:485BAA44.46BCD29A@execulink.com:
>>
>> > Marc Bissonnette wrote:
>> >
>> >> J <xnswex@nalid;"no> fell face-first on the keyboard. This was the
>> >> result: news:4858F7DB.949A7EC5@execulink.com:
>> >>
>> >> > What's happening up there, Marc?
>> >> [weather]
>> >> [bells project]
>> >>[ violin or fiddle.]
>> >
>> []
>> >
>> >> > I'm pretty sure OHIP would pay for cosmetic surgery.
>> >>
>> >> Yeah, but does cosmetic cover the nerve itself ? That's what I
>> >> really want - the side of the face to be functional again - even
>> >> 50% - The eye droop is really causing vision issues, which kinda
>> >> sucks :/
>> >
>> > Sorry, I opened this can of worms, Marc.
>> > At first, it seemed like a simple "face lift", but now realize it's
>> > not so simple.
>>
>> Nothing to be sorry about Unfortunately, during the surgery, two
>> nerves were cut: One covering the right ear and right jaw-line -
>> those will never come back - annoying, but dealable - I just can't
>> feel the right side of my head and have to be careful about frostbite
>> on the ear.
>>
>> The 9th nerve, which actually controls facial muscle movement on the
>> right side, was severed and grafted, which they say might take up to
>> a year for the graft to "take" - Unfortunately, I don't think it's
>> "taking" at all, since the droop is getting worse, both mouth and eye
>>
>
> What does the surgeon say, Marc?
> If you haven't contacted, you might find his listing and fax number by
> using Find doctor Ontario (in Google search). - as long as you know
> his/her initials and/or surgeon's last name is unique.
>
> Fax short note that it's getting worse.
> CC (by mail) your oncologist
> and provide your full name, address and phone and a fax number where
> an appointment can be faxed to you.
> Best wishes for a solution.

Well, unfortunately, I haven't heard _anything_ from the surgeon since
before the surgery (literally - before Dec 18th, 2007) - He didn't even
come in to see me after the operation). He's also the one who let the
tumour grow in my head for a _year_ before getting an MRI.

It was the 8 hour surgery - that ended up being 16.5 hours - that
discovered that this is cancer.

Understandably, I'm not exactly confident in this individual's capabilities
or answers. I'll be looking for a different surgeon to get answers from
with regards to the nerve issue.



--
Marc Bissonnette
Looking for a new ISP? http://www.canadianisp.com
Largest ISP comparison site across Canada.

J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in news:485E5380.72B0F3B8@execulink.com:

> betsy959 wrote:
>
>> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
>> [...]
>> > I'm always interested in food.
>> > J
>> >
>> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any purple or
>> greeen vegetable?
>> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She made
>> me soup some time ago
>> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with
>> jalapenos(?sp) And I mean loaded!!
>> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added chicken,. I
>> will never starve.
>>
>> Betsy
>
> Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white. I love
> it. Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of things or
> just use as a snack.
> Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd definitiely
> say "hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
> I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for me !
> Hugs
> J
>
I got an Oriental meal at Costco that had a wonderful slaw-like salad
that I have replicated. It is just shredded green & red cabbage with
some shredded carrots, but what makes it special is sliced almonds &
chow mein noodles. It came with an oriental dressing, but I also like
the refrigerated miso dressing too, which has more going for it than
typical slaw dressing.

You can send all the jalapenos you don't want down to me. I LOVE them.
Stuff them with peanut butter & Socks would down a plateful. Weird but
wonderful with shredded cheese. The local Mexican restaurant charges a
pretty penny for this appetizer. Socks was no vegetable lover, so I
never touted the healthful benefits of jalapenos - loaded with vitamin C
& they are a dark green vegetable!

Fig

"Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9AC5753F89F19agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in news:485E5380.72B0F3B8@execulink.com:
>
>> betsy959 wrote:
>>
>>> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
>>> [...]
>>> > I'm always interested in food.
>>> > J
>>> >
>>> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any purple or
>>> greeen vegetable?
>>> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She made
>>> me soup some time ago
>>> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with
>>> jalapenos(?sp) And I mean loaded!!
>>> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added chicken,.
>>> I
>>> will never starve.
>>>
>>> Betsy
>>
>> Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white. I
>> love
>> it. Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of things or
>> just use as a snack.
>> Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd definitiely
>> say "hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
>> I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for me !
>> Hugs
>> J
>>
> I got an Oriental meal at Costco that had a wonderful slaw-like salad
> that I have replicated. It is just shredded green & red cabbage with
> some shredded carrots, but what makes it special is sliced almonds &
> chow mein noodles. It came with an oriental dressing, but I also like
> the refrigerated miso dressing too, which has more going for it than
> typical slaw dressing.
>
> You can send all the jalapenos you don't want down to me. I LOVE them.
> Stuff them with peanut butter & Socks would down a plateful. Weird
> but
> wonderful with shredded cheese. The local Mexican restaurant charges a
> pretty penny for this appetizer. Socks was no vegetable lover, so I
> never touted the healthful benefits of jalapenos - loaded with vitamin
> C
> & they are a dark green vegetable!
>
> Fig

The whole schmear sounds yummy. I had miso dressing a few weeks ago for
the first. It as yummy.
You can keepmy share of seaweed salad.
I will definitely try the mix salad. Peppers? Stuff mine with cheese or
cream cheese and I am a peanutbutter lover too.
Need a good source for Jalapeno Jelly. Mine went out of business.
Nice hearing from you.
Betsy

Marc Bissonnette wrote:
>

> Haven't found a fiddle teacher, yet, either Music store in Pembroke has
> 15 teachers - none of them do violin or fiddle.
>
perhaps these folk could hook you up with someone

http://www.fiddle.on.ca/fiddle/instruct.htm

On Jun 11, 5:21*am, J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote:
> How are you doing out there?
> Strange times we live in; flooding, heat waves, tornadoes, hailstones,
> cold on the West Coast and more.
> But the newsgroup's still here and I expect some of you are still lurking..
>
> So update please .
>
> And because of my earlier faux pas; Pam (Tanada) how's it going for you
> and Rob?
> And Elsie since you search the archives, I hope you'll update us as well.
>
> Insert your name (and type of cancer) here and please update us.
> J

Dave. Wife Nancy has colo/rectal cancer which has spread to her
lungs. All chemo/rad has been stopped and she is now enrolled in
hospice.

"betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485e9307$0$7353
$607ed4bc@cv.net:

>
> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9AC5753F89F19agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in news:485E5380.72B0F3B8@execulink.com:
>>
>>> betsy959 wrote:
>>>
>>>> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
>>>> [...]
>>>> > I'm always interested in food.
>>>> > J
>>>> >
>>>> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any purple or
>>>> greeen vegetable?
>>>> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She
made
>>>> me soup some time ago
>>>> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with
>>>> jalapenos(?sp) And I mean loaded!!
>>>> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added chicken,.
>>>> I
>>>> will never starve.
>>>>
>>>> Betsy
>>>
>>> Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white. I
>>> love
>>> it. Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of things
or
>>> just use as a snack.
>>> Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd definitiely
>>> say "hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
>>> I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for me !
>>> Hugs
>>> J
>>>
>> I got an Oriental meal at Costco that had a wonderful slaw-like salad
>> that I have replicated. It is just shredded green & red cabbage with
>> some shredded carrots, but what makes it special is sliced almonds &
>> chow mein noodles. It came with an oriental dressing, but I also
like
>> the refrigerated miso dressing too, which has more going for it than
>> typical slaw dressing.
>>
>> You can send all the jalapenos you don't want down to me. I LOVE
them.
>> Stuff them with peanut butter & Socks would down a plateful. Weird
>> but
>> wonderful with shredded cheese. The local Mexican restaurant charges
a
>> pretty penny for this appetizer. Socks was no vegetable lover, so I
>> never touted the healthful benefits of jalapenos - loaded with
vitamin
>> C
>> & they are a dark green vegetable!
>>
>> Fig
>
> The whole schmear sounds yummy. I had miso dressing a few weeks ago
for
> the first. It as yummy.
> You can keepmy share of seaweed salad.
> I will definitely try the mix salad. Peppers? Stuff mine with cheese
or
> cream cheese and I am a peanutbutter lover too.
> Need a good source for Jalapeno Jelly. Mine went out of business.
> Nice hearing from you.
> Betsy

Hi, Betsy,

It is good to see you here too. There was a longish gap & I worried.

I don't get jalapeno jelly often. Sweet does seem to counteract the
hot.

Glad you like the miso dressing. I have had it before, but it just
recently showed up in a giant bottle at Costco. To me, it complements
the salad without overpowering.

My basil is now ready for cutting, or I have deemed it so. Tomatoes,
basil & onions. A dab or olive oil & more than a dab of pepper & call
me to the table!

I just got back from seeing Gary Puckett at a garden near my house that
has Sunday evening concerts. He's about 66 now & still has a good
voice. Enjoyable evening.

I had bought some polar fleece booties & have copied them. Only 3
pieces. These are so comfy around the house & they cushion the feet
more than you'd think. Surprisingly, I am finding them comfortable for
summer wear too. I had minor foot surgery & they helped keep everything
protected. I wonder if craft pain would help make these non-skid. A
clever thought you had.

ttp://janska.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4

Fig

"Paul T. Holland" <pholland@bellatlantic.net> fell face-first on the
keyboard. This was the result: news:485EEF2C.6C05F0B1@bellatlantic.net:

>
>
> Marc Bissonnette wrote:
>>
>
>> Haven't found a fiddle teacher, yet, either Music store in
>> Pembroke has 15 teachers - none of them do violin or fiddle.
>>
> perhaps these folk could hook you up with someone
>
> http://www.fiddle.on.ca/fiddle/instruct.htm
>

Hey that's *awesome* - Thanks, Paul! (I'll let y'all know when I finally
get started on lessons

--
Marc Bissonnette
Looking for a new ISP? http://www.canadianisp.com
Largest ISP comparison site across Canada.

"betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485e9307$0$7353
$607ed4bc@cv.net:

>
> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9AC5753F89F19agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in news:485E5380.72B0F3B8@execulink.com:
>>
>>> betsy959 wrote:
>>>
>>>> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
>>>> [...]
>>>> > I'm always interested in food.
>>>> > J
>>>> >
>>>> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any purple or
>>>> greeen vegetable?
>>>> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She
made
>>>> me soup some time ago
>>>> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with
>>>> jalapenos(?sp) And I mean loaded!!
>>>> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added chicken,.
>>>> I
>>>> will never starve.
>>>>
>>>> Betsy
>>>
>>> Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white. I
>>> love
>>> it. Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of things
or
>>> just use as a snack.
>>> Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd definitiely
>>> say "hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
>>> I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for me !
>>> Hugs
>>> J
>>>
>> I got an Oriental meal at Costco that had a wonderful slaw-like salad
>> that I have replicated. It is just shredded green & red cabbage with
>> some shredded carrots, but what makes it special is sliced almonds &
>> chow mein noodles. It came with an oriental dressing, but I also
like
>> the refrigerated miso dressing too, which has more going for it than
>> typical slaw dressing.
>>
>> You can send all the jalapenos you don't want down to me. I LOVE
them.
>> Stuff them with peanut butter & Socks would down a plateful. Weird
>> but
>> wonderful with shredded cheese. The local Mexican restaurant charges
a
>> pretty penny for this appetizer. Socks was no vegetable lover, so I
>> never touted the healthful benefits of jalapenos - loaded with
vitamin
>> C
>> & they are a dark green vegetable!
>>
>> Fig
>
> The whole schmear sounds yummy. I had miso dressing a few weeks ago
for
> the first. It as yummy.
> You can keepmy share of seaweed salad.
> I will definitely try the mix salad. Peppers? Stuff mine with cheese
or
> cream cheese and I am a peanutbutter lover too.
> Need a good source for Jalapeno Jelly. Mine went out of business.
> Nice hearing from you.
> Betsy

Hi, Betsy,

It is good to see you here too. There was a longish gap & I worried.

I don't get jalapeno jelly often. Sweet does seem to counteract the
hot.

Glad you like the miso dressing. I have had it before, but it just
recently showed up in a giant bottle at Costco. To me, it complements
the salad without overpowering.

My basil is now ready for cutting, or I have deemed it so. Tomatoes,
basil & onions. A dab or olive oil & more than a dab of pepper & call
me to the table!

I just got back from seeing Gary Puckett at a garden near my house that
has Sunday evening concerts. He's about 66 now & still has a good
voice. Enjoyable evening.

I had bought some polar fleece booties & have copied them. Only 3
pieces. These are so comfy around the house & they cushion the feet
more than you'd think. Surprisingly, I am finding them comfortable for
summer wear too. I had minor foot surgery & they helped keep everything
protected. I wonder if craft pain would help make these non-skid. A
clever thought you had.

ttp://janska.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4

Fig

"Paul T. Holland" wrote:

> Marc Bissonnette wrote:
> >
>
> > Haven't found a fiddle teacher, yet, either Music store in Pembroke has
> > 15 teachers - none of them do violin or fiddle.
> >
> perhaps these folk could hook you up with someone
>
> http://www.fiddle.on.ca/fiddle/instruct.htm

Great find, Paul - thanks !
There's one in his village, on the list there.
J

goozlefotz wrote:

> On Jun 11, 5:21 am, J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote:
> > How are you doing out there?
> Dave. Wife Nancy has colo/rectal cancer which has spread to her
> lungs. All chemo/rad has been stopped and she is now enrolled in
> hospice.

Thanks for checking in, Dave.
Our hearts are with you and Nancy,
Savor every day together.
We never know what's waiting around the corner for us.
Best,
J

"Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9AC5E2919904Bagent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>
> Glad you like the miso dressing. I have had it before, but it just
> recently showed up in a giant bottle at Costco. To me, it complements
> the salad without overpowering.
>
> My basil is now ready for cutting, or I have deemed it so. Tomatoes,
> basil & onions. A dab or olive oil & more than a dab of pepper & call
> me to the table!
>
> I just got back from seeing Gary Puckett at a garden near my house that
> has Sunday evening concerts. He's about 66 now & still has a good
> voice. Enjoyable evening.
>
> I had bought some polar fleece booties & have copied them. Only 3
> pieces. These are so comfy around the house & they cushion the feet
> more than you'd think. Surprisingly, I am finding them comfortable for
> summer wear too. I had minor foot surgery & they helped keep everything
> protected. I wonder if craft pain would help make these non-skid. A
> clever thought you had.
>
> http://janska.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4
>

Long time no see. I love the look of those booties, now to figure out how
to copy them myself. I also love Gary Puckett. He is originally from a
small place called Union Gap, Washington, near Yakima. Supposedly my
grandmother was friends with his mom. I doubt it, but it sounds good in the
telling.

Rob says to tell you that he still has the hat. Both he and the cats wear
it whenever the weather gets chilly. Not at the same time, of course, but
he often has to kick a cat out of it when he wants to put it on. It does
the best job of keeping his head warm of anything he's tried. At this time
of year, a warm head is a moot point. But it is there and he loves to show
it off and tell what he recalls as the story of how he got it. Later I tell
my version of it and our guests get to figure out which of us is telling the
correct story.

Take care sweetie, and thank you for making life that bit easier for Rob and
me.

Pam S.

"goozlefotz" <dgranteer@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Dave. Wife Nancy has colo/rectal cancer which has spread to her
lungs. All chemo/rad has been stopped and she is now enrolled in
hospice.

======================

Dave, I know hospice seems like the end of the world, and maybe it is. But
I know several people who have colo/rectal cancer with mets to other parts
of the body that are still with us. Don't give up, the human body is
incredible in how it responds.

In March, we gave up hospice because my husband, who'd been given only 6
months or so to live had made it for over a year and was doing well enough
that he didn't need the help. Later, when he does need the help again,
we'll put him back in hospice.

I don't know about your experiences in hospice, but ours were positive ones.
The weekly nurse visits were done by a caring and down to earth nurse with a
great attitude. Our social worker visited every other week or so and always
had something cheerful and upbeat for us to read, look at, or think about.
Rob's CNAs were good. They helped him as much as he needed and no more. I
felt comfortable with them, after I got over feeling as though our house had
been invaded.

One thing I wish I'd done was to go to the grocery store when they were here
as well as run other errands that I really needed to do, but put off because
I wasn't comfortable, at first, with hospice workers being in my house.
Just going to the library for a couple of hours would have helped me keep my
mental batteries charged.

Take care of yourself as well as Nancy. It is way too easy to let yourself
get run over with her disease. We're here for you and there are many more
of us in here than you'd think.

Pam S.

"Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> "betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485e9307$0$7353
> $607ed4bc@cv.net:
>
>>
>> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9AC5753F89F19agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>>J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in news:485E5380.72B0F3B8@execulink.com:
>>>
>>>> betsy959 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
>>>>> [...]
>>>>> > I'm always interested in food.
>>>>> > J
>>>>> >
>>>>> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any purple
>>>>> or
>>>>> greeen vegetable?
>>>>> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She
> made
>>>>> me soup some time ago
>>>>> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with
>>>>> jalapenos(?sp) And I mean loaded!!
>>>>> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added
>>>>> chicken,.
>>>>> I
>>>>> will never starve.
>>>>>
>>>>> Betsy
>>>>
>>>> Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white. I
>>>> love
>>>> it. Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of things
> or
>>>> just use as a snack.
>>>> Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd definitiely
>>>> say "hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
>>>> I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for me
>>>> !
>>>> Hugs
>>>> J
>>>>
>>> I got an Oriental meal at Costco that had a wonderful slaw-like
>>> salad
>>> that I have replicated. It is just shredded green & red cabbage
>>> with
>>> some shredded carrots, but what makes it special is sliced almonds &
>>> chow mein noodles. It came with an oriental dressing, but I also
> like
>>> the refrigerated miso dressing too, which has more going for it than
>>> typical slaw dressing.
>>>
>>> You can send all the jalapenos you don't want down to me. I LOVE
> them.
>>> Stuff them with peanut butter & Socks would down a plateful. Weird
>>> but
>>> wonderful with shredded cheese. The local Mexican restaurant charges
> a
>>> pretty penny for this appetizer. Socks was no vegetable lover, so I
>>> never touted the healthful benefits of jalapenos - loaded with
> vitamin
>>> C
>>> & they are a dark green vegetable!
>>>
>>> Fig
>>
>> The whole schmear sounds yummy. I had miso dressing a few weeks ago
> for
>> the first. It as yummy.
>> You can keepmy share of seaweed salad.
>> I will definitely try the mix salad. Peppers? Stuff mine with cheese
> or
>> cream cheese and I am a peanutbutter lover too.
>> Need a good source for Jalapeno Jelly. Mine went out of business.
>> Nice hearing from you.
>> Betsy
>
> Hi, Betsy,
>
> It is good to see you here too. There was a longish gap & I worried.
>
> I don't get jalapeno jelly often. Sweet does seem to counteract the
> hot.
>
> Glad you like the miso dressing. I have had it before, but it just
> recently showed up in a giant bottle at Costco. To me, it complements
> the salad without overpowering.
>
> My basil is now ready for cutting, or I have deemed it so. Tomatoes,
> basil & onions. A dab or olive oil & more than a dab of pepper & call
> me to the table!
>
> I just got back from seeing Gary Puckett at a garden near my house
> that
> has Sunday evening concerts. He's about 66 now & still has a good
> voice. Enjoyable evening.
>
> I had bought some polar fleece booties & have copied them. Only 3
> pieces. These are so comfy around the house & they cushion the feet
> more than you'd think. Surprisingly, I am finding them comfortable
> for
> summer wear too. I had minor foot surgery & they helped keep
> everything
> protected. I wonder if craft pain would help make these non-skid. A
> clever thought you had.
>
> ttp://janska.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4
>
> Fig
Craft Paint works on any material it will stick to. On fuzzie stuff, go
lightly. It will get caught on register covers/cold air returns.
The slippers you copied are really nice.
Betsy

get good, and i'll book a tour~

Marc Bissonnette wrote:
>
> "Paul T. Holland" <pholland@bellatlantic.net> fell face-first on the
> keyboard. This was the result: news:485EEF2C.6C05F0B1@bellatlantic.net:
>
> >
> >
> > Marc Bissonnette wrote:
> >>
> >
> >> Haven't found a fiddle teacher, yet, either Music store in
> >> Pembroke has 15 teachers - none of them do violin or fiddle.
> >>
> > perhaps these folk could hook you up with someone
> >
> > http://www.fiddle.on.ca/fiddle/instruct.htm
> >
>
> Hey that's *awesome* - Thanks, Paul! (I'll let y'all know when I finally
> get started on lessons
>
> --
> Marc Bissonnette
> Looking for a new ISP? http://www.canadianisp.com
> Largest ISP comparison site across Canada.

J, no> wrote:
>
> "Paul T. Holland" wrote:
>
> > Marc Bissonnette wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > Haven't found a fiddle teacher, yet, either Music store in Pembroke has
> > > 15 teachers - none of them do violin or fiddle.
> > >
> > perhaps these folk could hook you up with someone
> >
> > http://www.fiddle.on.ca/fiddle/instruct.htm
>
> Great find, Paul - thanks !

lol not a problem!
toured with theatre shows and concerts for so many years - and that
included up your way

so i have a rather eclectic knowledgebase to draw upon


> There's one in his village, on the list there.
> J

ha! - didn't know that - i know marc is up north of me in ca, but never
took time to track exactly where-

Ok its been almost 9 years since my surgery, diagnosed march 17th 1999 chemo
and radiation followed by a LAR for my rectal cancer(July 6th 1999) so
really right at nine years . I am doing well, then found a polyp at the
anastomosis site this year and removed it, very scary. I am still dealing
with bowel problems and depression but hate the alternative. I thank each
day as being a new day, and would not stop even though I face daily problems
(mental and physical). I hope everyone is doing well and wish you all the
best in the world

"J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
news:484F9933.EB778B@execulink.com...
> How are you doing out there?
> Strange times we live in; flooding, heat waves, tornadoes, hailstones,
> cold on the West Coast and more.
> But the newsgroup's still here and I expect some of you are still lurking.
>
> So update please .
>
> And because of my earlier faux pas; Pam (Tanada) how's it going for you
> and Rob?
> And Elsie since you search the archives, I hope you'll update us as well.
>
> Insert your name (and type of cancer) here and please update us.
> J
>

Steve Gossman wrote:

> Ok its been almost 9 years since my surgery, diagnosed march 17th 1999 chemo
> and radiation followed by a LAR for my rectal cancer(July 6th 1999) so
> really right at nine years . I am doing well, then found a polyp at the
> anastomosis site this year and removed it, very scary. I am still dealing
> with bowel problems and depression but hate the alternative. I thank each
> day as being a new day, and would not stop even though I face daily problems
> (mental and physical).

Great attitude, Steve.

> I hope everyone is doing well and wish you all the
> best in the world

And I you, Steve.
J

"tanadashoes" <tanada@earthlink.net> wrote in
news:UO-dndgSsYEdOMLVnZ2dnUVZ_s3inZ2d@earthlink.com:

>
> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9AC5E2919904Bagent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>
>> Glad you like the miso dressing. I have had it before, but it just
>> recently showed up in a giant bottle at Costco. To me, it
>> complements the salad without overpowering.
>>
>> My basil is now ready for cutting, or I have deemed it so. Tomatoes,
>> basil & onions. A dab or olive oil & more than a dab of pepper &
>> call me to the table!
>>
>> I just got back from seeing Gary Puckett at a garden near my house
>> that has Sunday evening concerts. He's about 66 now & still has a
>> good voice. Enjoyable evening.
>>
>> I had bought some polar fleece booties & have copied them. Only 3
>> pieces. These are so comfy around the house & they cushion the feet
>> more than you'd think. Surprisingly, I am finding them comfortable
>> for summer wear too. I had minor foot surgery & they helped keep
>> everything protected. I wonder if craft pain would help make these
>> non-skid. A clever thought you had.
>>
>> http://janska.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4
>>
>
> Long time no see. I love the look of those booties, now to figure out
> how to copy them myself. I also love Gary Puckett. He is originally
> from a small place called Union Gap, Washington, near Yakima.
> Supposedly my grandmother was friends with his mom. I doubt it, but
> it sounds good in the telling.
>
> Rob says to tell you that he still has the hat. Both he and the cats
> wear it whenever the weather gets chilly. Not at the same time, of
> course, but he often has to kick a cat out of it when he wants to put
> it on. It does the best job of keeping his head warm of anything he's
> tried. At this time of year, a warm head is a moot point. But it is
> there and he loves to show it off and tell what he recalls as the
> story of how he got it. Later I tell my version of it and our guests
> get to figure out which of us is telling the correct story.
>
> Take care sweetie, and thank you for making life that bit easier for
> Rob and me.
>
> Pam S.
>
Hi, Pam,

I'm so glad Rob is still enjoying Sock's hat. Socks would be pleased.
It's funny the things we give away & how they turn out. I gave Socks'
car, which we had been praying would last as long as he needed it, to a
friend of his who, for whatever reason, works hard but is always living
on the edge. Elaine had no car & when I called her with an offer to
give her Socks', she was taking a variety of public transit to get to
work/church/store. She was overjoyed. Now, almost 3 years later, the
car is running like a champ & she even figured out what to do about the
tricky starter. I had been almost apologetic about giving it, hoping
the insurance/registration fee was worth what she would get out of it.

Not thinking about warm winter hats just now. Dang, it's hot & dry!

I have been traveling & then had a small internet connection drama which
has taken on a life of its own. A guy at the phone company scammed me.
Now I can;t get back the service I had & have to pay twice as much b/c
fiber optics is in my neighborhood!!?! But after weeks of turned
on/turned off/changing/mixups/having them fire my ISP/conflicting
explanations, I'm just enjoying a week of connectivity before writing my
letter to the PUC.

My little Prius won the lottery & earned a sticker letting her into the
HOV lanes. She is very happy as is her driver. You no more own a Prius
than you own a cat!

My Bartholomew gets wilder by the day. I keep asking him - who ARE you?
Who gave birth to you? Does anyone claim you except me? He is a funny
& loving little guy. His 'sister' is finally coming out of her shell
after about a year here.

That's all my news except work stuff that - oh dear - don't even want
to think about all of that!

Glad to hear you are doing so well (relative I know) & that Rob is
hanging in there & enjoying things.

Fig
XXX

"betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485fbe80$0$11617
$607ed4bc@cv.net:

>
> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9AC5E2919904Bagent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>> "betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485e9307$0$7353
>> $607ed4bc@cv.net:
>>
>>>
>>> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9AC5753F89F19agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>>>J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in news:485E5380.72B0F3B8@execulink.com:
>>>>
>>>>> betsy959 wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
>>>>>> [...]
>>>>>> > I'm always interested in food.
>>>>>> > J
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any purple
>>>>>> or
>>>>>> greeen vegetable?
>>>>>> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She
>> made
>>>>>> me soup some time ago
>>>>>> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with
>>>>>> jalapenos(?sp) And I mean loaded!!
>>>>>> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added
>>>>>> chicken,.
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> will never starve.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Betsy
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white. I
>>>>> love
>>>>> it. Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of things
>> or
>>>>> just use as a snack.
>>>>> Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd
definitiely
>>>>> say "hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
>>>>> I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for me
>>>>> !
>>>>> Hugs
>>>>> J
>>>>>
>>>> I got an Oriental meal at Costco that had a wonderful slaw-like
>>>> salad
>>>> that I have replicated. It is just shredded green & red cabbage
>>>> with
>>>> some shredded carrots, but what makes it special is sliced almonds
&
>>>> chow mein noodles. It came with an oriental dressing, but I also
>> like
>>>> the refrigerated miso dressing too, which has more going for it
than
>>>> typical slaw dressing.
>>>>
>>>> You can send all the jalapenos you don't want down to me. I LOVE
>> them.
>>>> Stuff them with peanut butter & Socks would down a plateful. Weird
>>>> but
>>>> wonderful with shredded cheese. The local Mexican restaurant
charges
>> a
>>>> pretty penny for this appetizer. Socks was no vegetable lover, so I
>>>> never touted the healthful benefits of jalapenos - loaded with
>> vitamin
>>>> C
>>>> & they are a dark green vegetable!
>>>>
>>>> Fig
>>>
>>> The whole schmear sounds yummy. I had miso dressing a few weeks ago
>> for
>>> the first. It as yummy.
>>> You can keepmy share of seaweed salad.
>>> I will definitely try the mix salad. Peppers? Stuff mine with cheese
>> or
>>> cream cheese and I am a peanutbutter lover too.
>>> Need a good source for Jalapeno Jelly. Mine went out of business.
>>> Nice hearing from you.
>>> Betsy
>>
>> Hi, Betsy,
>>
>> It is good to see you here too. There was a longish gap & I worried.
>>
>> I don't get jalapeno jelly often. Sweet does seem to counteract the
>> hot.
>>
>> Glad you like the miso dressing. I have had it before, but it just
>> recently showed up in a giant bottle at Costco. To me, it
complements
>> the salad without overpowering.
>>
>> My basil is now ready for cutting, or I have deemed it so. Tomatoes,
>> basil & onions. A dab or olive oil & more than a dab of pepper &
call
>> me to the table!
>>
>> I just got back from seeing Gary Puckett at a garden near my house
>> that
>> has Sunday evening concerts. He's about 66 now & still has a good
>> voice. Enjoyable evening.
>>
>> I had bought some polar fleece booties & have copied them. Only 3
>> pieces. These are so comfy around the house & they cushion the feet
>> more than you'd think. Surprisingly, I am finding them comfortable
>> for
>> summer wear too. I had minor foot surgery & they helped keep
>> everything
>> protected. I wonder if craft pain would help make these non-skid. A
>> clever thought you had.
>>
>> ttp://janska.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4
>>
>> Fig
> Craft Paint works on any material it will stick to. On fuzzie stuff,
go
> lightly. It will get caught on register covers/cold air returns.
> The slippers you copied are really nice.
> Betsy
>
Thanks for the tips! The booties are really easy to make. The trick is
to cut the piece that goes over the top of the arch a little wide & ease
it in to give more room there. Here, those registers are next to the
wall or on wall/ceiling, so I don't walk there much. One could take a
spill racing down the stairs, especially when the wood has a fresh coat.
I will get out the dregs of my craft paint. The ones I copied have
something non-skid in spots on the bottom. Their old version did not
have.

Hope you are enjoying the summer. Has Janet been to visit?

Fig
XXxx

"Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9AE068338FED0agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
> "betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485fbe80$0$11617
> $607ed4bc@cv.net:
>
>>
>> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9AC5E2919904Bagent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>> "betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485e9307$0$7353
>>> $607ed4bc@cv.net:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns9AC5753F89F19agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>>>>J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in news:485E5380.72B0F3B8@execulink.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>> betsy959 wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
>>>>>>> [...]
>>>>>>> > I'm always interested in food.
>>>>>>> > J
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any purple
>>>>>>> or
>>>>>>> greeen vegetable?
>>>>>>> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She
>>> made
>>>>>>> me soup some time ago
>>>>>>> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with
>>>>>>> jalapenos(?sp) And I mean loaded!!
>>>>>>> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added
>>>>>>> chicken,.
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> will never starve.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Betsy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white. I
>>>>>> love
>>>>>> it. Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of
>>>>>> things
>>> or
>>>>>> just use as a snack.
>>>>>> Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd
> definitiely
>>>>>> say "hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
>>>>>> I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for
>>>>>> me
>>>>>> !
>>>>>> Hugs
>>>>>> J
>>>>>>
>>>>> I got an Oriental meal at Costco that had a wonderful slaw-like
>>>>> salad
>>>>> that I have replicated. It is just shredded green & red cabbage
>>>>> with
>>>>> some shredded carrots, but what makes it special is sliced almonds
> &
>>>>> chow mein noodles. It came with an oriental dressing, but I also
>>> like
>>>>> the refrigerated miso dressing too, which has more going for it
> than
>>>>> typical slaw dressing.
>>>>>
>>>>> You can send all the jalapenos you don't want down to me. I LOVE
>>> them.
>>>>> Stuff them with peanut butter & Socks would down a plateful.
>>>>> Weird
>>>>> but
>>>>> wonderful with shredded cheese. The local Mexican restaurant
> charges
>>> a
>>>>> pretty penny for this appetizer. Socks was no vegetable lover, so
>>>>> I
>>>>> never touted the healthful benefits of jalapenos - loaded with
>>> vitamin
>>>>> C
>>>>> & they are a dark green vegetable!
>>>>>
>>>>> Fig
>>>>
>>>> The whole schmear sounds yummy. I had miso dressing a few weeks ago
>>> for
>>>> the first. It as yummy.
>>>> You can keepmy share of seaweed salad.
>>>> I will definitely try the mix salad. Peppers? Stuff mine with
>>>> cheese
>>> or
>>>> cream cheese and I am a peanutbutter lover too.
>>>> Need a good source for Jalapeno Jelly. Mine went out of business.
>>>> Nice hearing from you.
>>>> Betsy
>>>
>>> Hi, Betsy,
>>>
>>> It is good to see you here too. There was a longish gap & I
>>> worried.
>>>
>>> I don't get jalapeno jelly often. Sweet does seem to counteract the
>>> hot.
>>>
>>> Glad you like the miso dressing. I have had it before, but it just
>>> recently showed up in a giant bottle at Costco. To me, it
> complements
>>> the salad without overpowering.
>>>
>>> My basil is now ready for cutting, or I have deemed it so.
>>> Tomatoes,
>>> basil & onions. A dab or olive oil & more than a dab of pepper &
> call
>>> me to the table!
>>>
>>> I just got back from seeing Gary Puckett at a garden near my house
>>> that
>>> has Sunday evening concerts. He's about 66 now & still has a good
>>> voice. Enjoyable evening.
>>>
>>> I had bought some polar fleece booties & have copied them. Only 3
>>> pieces. These are so comfy around the house & they cushion the feet
>>> more than you'd think. Surprisingly, I am finding them comfortable
>>> for
>>> summer wear too. I had minor foot surgery & they helped keep
>>> everything
>>> protected. I wonder if craft pain would help make these non-skid.
>>> A
>>> clever thought you had.
>>>
>>> ttp://janska.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4
>>>
>>> Fig
>> Craft Paint works on any material it will stick to. On fuzzie stuff,
> go
>> lightly. It will get caught on register covers/cold air returns.
>> The slippers you copied are really nice.
>> Betsy
>>
> Thanks for the tips! The booties are really easy to make. The trick
> is
> to cut the piece that goes over the top of the arch a little wide &
> ease
> it in to give more room there. Here, those registers are next to the
> wall or on wall/ceiling, so I don't walk there much. One could take a
> spill racing down the stairs, especially when the wood has a fresh
> coat.
> I will get out the dregs of my craft paint. The ones I copied have
> something non-skid in spots on the bottom. Their old version did not
> have.
>
> Hope you are enjoying the summer. Has Janet been to visit?
>
> Fig
> XXxx
>
Janet is due here on 11 Aug if all goes well.

"betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:488358b0$0$20924
$607ed4bc@cv.net:

>
> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9AE068338FED0agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>> "betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485fbe80$0$11617
>> $607ed4bc@cv.net:
>>
>>>
>>> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9AC5E2919904Bagent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>>> "betsy959" <betsy959@optonline.net> wrote in news:485e9307$0$7353
>>>> $607ed4bc@cv.net:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:Xns9AC5753F89F19agent01413mydejacom@216.168.3 .44...
>>>>>>J <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in news:485E5380.72B0F3B8
@execulink.com:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> betsy959 wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "J" <xnswex@nalid;"no> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> [...]
>>>>>>>> > I'm always interested in food.
>>>>>>>> > J
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> Meals are not too bad. Doc would like me to microwave any
purple
>>>>>>>> or
>>>>>>>> greeen vegetable?
>>>>>>>> She is Indian and their menu is quite different than our's. She
>>>> made
>>>>>>>> me soup some time ago
>>>>>>>> that might have been very tasty if it wasn't loaded with
>>>>>>>> jalapenos(?sp) And I mean loaded!!
>>>>>>>> I like hot but this was rough. Cut out the beef and added
>>>>>>>> chicken,.
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> will never starve.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Betsy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yes, purple and green. There's a salad that's purple and white.
I
>>>>>>> love
>>>>>>> it. Asparagus as well. I microwave it and put it in lots of
>>>>>>> things
>>>> or
>>>>>>> just use as a snack.
>>>>>>> Your Doc is special, bringing you in some soup, but I'd
>> definitiely
>>>>>>> say "hold the jalapenos(?sp)"
>>>>>>> I don't know how to spell it either, but definitely too hot for
>>>>>>> me
>>>>>>> !
>>>>>>> Hugs
>>>>>>> J
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> I got an Oriental meal at Costco that had a wonderful slaw-like
>>>>>> salad
>>>>>> that I have replicated. It is just shredded green & red cabbage
>>>>>> with
>>>>>> some shredded carrots, but what makes it special is sliced
almonds
>> &
>>>>>> chow mein noodles. It came with an oriental dressing, but I also
>>>> like
>>>>>> the refrigerated miso dressing too, which has more going for it
>> than
>>>>>> typical slaw dressing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You can send all the jalapenos you don't want down to me. I LOVE
>>>> them.
>>>>>> Stuff them with peanut butter & Socks would down a plateful.
>>>>>> Weird
>>>>>> but
>>>>>> wonderful with shredded cheese. The local Mexican restaurant
>> charges
>>>> a
>>>>>> pretty penny for this appetizer. Socks was no vegetable lover, so
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> never touted the healthful benefits of jalapenos - loaded with
>>>> vitamin
>>>>>> C
>>>>>> & they are a dark green vegetable!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Fig
>>>>>
>>>>> The whole schmear sounds yummy. I had miso dressing a few weeks
ago
>>>> for
>>>>> the first. It as yummy.
>>>>> You can keepmy share of seaweed salad.
>>>>> I will definitely try the mix salad. Peppers? Stuff mine with
>>>>> cheese
>>>> or
>>>>> cream cheese and I am a peanutbutter lover too.
>>>>> Need a good source for Jalapeno Jelly. Mine went out of business.
>>>>> Nice hearing from you.
>>>>> Betsy
>>>>
>>>> Hi, Betsy,
>>>>
>>>> It is good to see you here too. There was a longish gap & I
>>>> worried.
>>>>
>>>> I don't get jalapeno jelly often. Sweet does seem to counteract
the
>>>> hot.
>>>>
>>>> Glad you like the miso dressing. I have had it before, but it just
>>>> recently showed up in a giant bottle at Costco. To me, it
>> complements
>>>> the salad without overpowering.
>>>>
>>>> My basil is now ready for cutting, or I have deemed it so.
>>>> Tomatoes,
>>>> basil & onions. A dab or olive oil & more than a dab of pepper &
>> call
>>>> me to the table!
>>>>
>>>> I just got back from seeing Gary Puckett at a garden near my house
>>>> that
>>>> has Sunday evening concerts. He's about 66 now & still has a good
>>>> voice. Enjoyable evening.
>>>>
>>>> I had bought some polar fleece booties & have copied them. Only 3
>>>> pieces. These are so comfy around the house & they cushion the
feet
>>>> more than you'd think. Surprisingly, I am finding them comfortable
>>>> for
>>>> summer wear too. I had minor foot surgery & they helped keep
>>>> everything
>>>> protected. I wonder if craft pain would help make these non-skid.
>>>> A
>>>> clever thought you had.
>>>>
>>>> ttp://janska.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=4
>>>>
>>>> Fig
>>> Craft Paint works on any material it will stick to. On fuzzie stuff,
>> go
>>> lightly. It will get caught on register covers/cold air returns.
>>> The slippers you copied are really nice.
>>> Betsy
>>>
>> Thanks for the tips! The booties are really easy to make. The trick
>> is
>> to cut the piece that goes over the top of the arch a little wide &
>> ease
>> it in to give more room there. Here, those registers are next to the
>> wall or on wall/ceiling, so I don't walk there much. One could take a
>> spill racing down the stairs, especially when the wood has a fresh
>> coat.
>> I will get out the dregs of my craft paint. The ones I copied have
>> something non-skid in spots on the bottom. Their old version did not
>> have.
>>
>> Hope you are enjoying the summer. Has Janet been to visit?
>>
>> Fig
>> XXxx
>>
> Janet is due here on 11 Aug if all goes well.
>
I am counting on all going well
Fig

betsy959 wrote:

> "Figgertoes" <agent01413@my-deja.com> wrote in message
>
> > Hope you are enjoying the