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Carolyn wrote: "Margaret wrote: "What a huge tree!"It is Margaret and it's well loved by anyone who's been a student there and always features as a backdrop for summer graduations. There's been a lot of concern ..."
That's a wonderful idea :)
Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Looking forward to another ten months pain free!:)I have lots to catch up on in AR. Great to be back although my brain is still not 100% my own today.
Good to have you back Bette. Several of us have been wondering where you we. We missed you.doesn't sound fun in hospital but good if it works.hope for your sake it does. Welcome back.
@Dale. Ketamine saved my life 8 yrs ago and I have it twice a year now. It's so good for my pain and health issues. But being on a long brain 'trip' is exhausting.
Sounds it Bette, but the main thing is it works for you.
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Loo..."Fantastic, Bette! Had wondered where you were early in the morning :)
Hope the next ten months are much better for you, and that your brain decides that it resides inside your own skull... ;)
Hope you recover soon Bette and feel fantastic. It's great that there is something that can relieve your chronic pain and give you a break from it.
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Loo..."Good to see you back Bette. It does sound radical. It's so good you found something that works for your pain.
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Loo..."Hope you feel more normal soon, Bette and enjoy the next months of being pain-free!
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Loo..."Sounds like a good time to settle down with some good books Bette...hope it all works out for the best.
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Great to have you back Bette:) Hope you're feeling on top of the world again soon...take care.. **hugs**
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Loo..."Good to see you're back Bette, glad you got some treatment that works. Hope you continue to do well :)
Hope that you feel much better, now, Bette. :)
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Loo..."Hope you feel bright-eyed and bushy tailed now. If you were on a 10 day 'trip' were you able to read?
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Loo..."It's lovely to have you back, Bette. Hope you're feeling better soon :)
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Snoopy is my all time favourite Michael! Thanks for sharing :)
Michael wrote: "Just seen this and was wondering about people thoughts?I understand that Barbie dolls normally show a look that is not true to the majority of females but considering the age of of the children w..."
I'm confused Michael...which bit is reality, the before or after??
OH, lovely..I've got a cold for the weekend...I'm "thrilled" about this as you can tell :s@Michael - I've never thought much of Barbie in general except she had comics out and I used to read those as a child..LOL
I never understood why people get so "hot headed" over Barbie...It's a well known fact she's not real and I think it's up to parents to tell their children the true facts IF they question it.
Besides children may say they want to grow up like Barbie but children can also say they want to grow up like some famous Disney character,etc.
Having a doll that looks like Lammily probably isn't going to sell well.
And if they really wanted to make it "REAL" they wouldn't make it so obvious they are tacked on with stickers which I think is worse..lol
Michael wrote: "Just seen this and was wondering about people thoughts?I understand that Barbie dolls normally show a look that is not true to the majority of females but considering the age of of the children w..."
I'm around little children all the time and I don't think they see anything in barbie apart from the fact it's a toy and they can dress it and comb it's hair.
Michael wrote: "Just seen this and was wondering about people thoughts?I understand that Barbie dolls normally show a look that is not true to the majority of females but considering the age of of the children w..."
I dont mind it, though the stretchmarks are a bit far there tbh. Interesting they haven't done one for Ken as well though.
I always Loved my barbie - and my cousins and I each had one and spent hours dressing and undressing our barbies - but we never wanted to BE barbie.I'm not sure any little girl does - and barbie is heaps better than the stupid Bratz dolls who have oversized heads.
As for this doll,having cuts and stitches and cellulite - well let's just say I will not be buying my granddaughter to have one.
I had a couple of Barbies, and one Midge (with bendable legs). But I never saw them in the light of anything approaching role models, or as representing the perfect female form. They were just toys to play with and dress up.
My mum (a teacher) wouldn't let me and my sisters have Barbies. Instead we were given some prepubescent doll (similar size with clothes) so we spent all our time at our friends places playing with their Barbies. I think the attraction was that they had grown up clothes and shoes and accessories (and Ken!)
November 25th is International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. It's known as White Ribbon Day. For full focus, see link: http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-foc...As friend to a 25yr old woman who was beaten, had bones broken, burned and psychologically battered by her husband, I've seen first hand what damage can happen to women in the home and relationships. A beautiful and strong girl now a shadow of her former self remains.
If you see or sense such violence, speak up.
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi everyone:) I'm back after ten days in hospital hooked up to a Ketamine drip 24/7. It's a radical treatment for extreme long-term pain. But it feels rather like what I imagine LSD felt like. Loo..."Welcome back, Bette. I hope it was a good "trip."
Good Morning All! Its going to be a toaster today from all accounts and is already starting to warm up here in Sydney.Have a great day and Stay Cool :)
B the BookAddict wrote: "November 25th is International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. It's known as White Ribbon Day. For full focus, see link: http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-foc......"Morning early birds!
I too have seen first hand (in my physio job) what the results of violence against women looks like. Thanks for reminding us that it's never acceptable Bette.
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Have fun and stay cool:)
Brenda wrote: "41c estimated for here today, it was 38c yesterday:( Not looking forward to today....Have fun and stay cool:)"
Have just finished giving my garden and potplants a good deep drink and filled up all the birdbaths and water dishes in readiness. Now I will get ready to shut myself in with the aircon when it gets too hot.
**Please fill up any dishes or water containers for the birds and other creatures to bathe and drink from in this weather...it gets too hot for them to fly around looking for a water supply. Many of them have babies to mind right now as well. :) even if its on your balcony, every drop helps and they will find it.
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You're all welcome down here in little old Launceston, only going to be 22 here today :)Yes we do get pretty cold some days in Winter, but I think I can deal with that better than high 30s & 40s and its only November!!!!!!!
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Yes we do get pretty cold some days in Winter, but I think I can deal with that better than high 30s & 40s ..."
I said to hubby after we returned from holidays - "can we go to Tasmania for the summer?" LOL
Zoey wrote: "You're all welcome down here in little old Launceston, only going to be 22 here today :)Yes we do get pretty cold some days in Winter, but I think I can deal with that better than high 30s & 40s ..."
22 sounds good to me, Zoey. Supposed to be 37 here. Air con day here definitely.
Sally906 wrote: "I always Loved my barbie - and my cousins and I each had one and spent hours dressing and undressing our barbies - but we never wanted to BE barbie.I'm not sure any little girl does - and barbie ..."
Margaret wrote: "I had a couple of Barbies, and one Midge (with bendable legs). But I never saw them in the light of anything approaching role models, or as representing the perfect female form. They were just toys..."
Couldn't agree more Sally and Margaret! Some things are just taken all out of proportion.
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I think I should invest t in a dual thermometer, inside and outside readings. Must be 40 here too but I'm inside with the air con ;)
43.5C under my back porch atm! It faces N so getting full afternoon sun :{And I'm inside in the aircon baking my second Christmas cake....only because the first one looks and smells so good I have serious concerns regarding its chances of surviving until Christmas! :P
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Believe it or not, we just had a heavy rain shower! Still 38c, still blue sky...where did it come from??
It's no where as near as hot here like it is over there..It's raining and very overcast :s
Brenda wrote: "You're brave Jools!!! The heat in your kitchen would rival the outside...Believe it or not, we just had a heavy rain shower! Still 38c, still blue sky...where did it come from??"
Got the aircon on Brenda so all good...gee the plants won't like that rain while its still so hot, it will burn their leaves poor things..crazy!
I've got 30 mins of reading time till the kids get home. Not a lot of reading lately :(
Was 39 degrees here in Gosford and I had an exam for uni. The best the supervisors could do to cool down the room was turn all the fans on and open the windows because there was no air conditioning. And just make sure we had bottles of water.Our pet birds aren't liking the heat. We have a spray bottle and a portable fan in the room where they are to keep them cool. Apparently still 31 degrees, bleh.
☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "41c estimated for here today, it was 38c yesterday:( Not looking forward to today....Have fun and stay cool:)"
Have just finished giving my garden and potplants a good deep drink ..."
So true, Julie.
Happy Friday everyone!! Hope you all have a great weekend :D
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Know that feeling Phrynne.Glad you got it all sorted and backed up. I've heard bad reports about Dell too but have never had one.