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Post by RobinS811 on Dec 22, 2016 15:05:42 GMT
This is a thread we had on the WW 50 Year Olds board, so even though most of us have moved beyond our 50's, I am keeping it here. Some prefer to post on Facebook, but for those who may also like to post on something that resembles our old format, I decided to start this. Although we were brought together by our love of books, and we love to share our ideas about books and authors, our friendship has grown, and we know a lot about each others lives. We are spread across the country, and that adds a bit of interest as well, learning about other people's way of life through the "book" they write on the thread.
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Post by RobinS811 on Dec 22, 2016 15:19:18 GMT
Good morning Booklovers. I started getting a touch of vertigo late yesterday afternoon, but didn't want to cancel having my friends over for mah jongg. I was feeling pretty bad in the late afternoon, and have no idea what precipitated it this time. A few years ago the pharmacist recommended dramamine for it, so I took 1 tablet before everyone came, and it helped, but then laying down in bed, especially because I keep changing positions when I sleep, made me feel worse again. I am not great today, so am working from home again.
Jill, so sorry about your dad's prognosis. I know that going through treatments isn't great. My dad died 26 years ago, so I have had a long time with only 1 parent, but with my mom being 94, I know she will not live forever.
I am getting towards the end of The Girls in the Garden, and am enjoying it. It's a mystery, but also has a lot of relationships and characters. I see it only has 3.5 stars from Amazon, not too many reviews though, and I would really put it higher, but haven't finished yet. Some said they didn't like the ending, some thought there were too many characters, which I don't agree with, some think it switched perspectives of how it's being told, which I don't think is a problem. It was interesting to read reviews, but then I stopped because I don't want to have pre-conceived notions of how it ends.
I decided to go to a movie on Christmas Day with one of my girlfriends. She is divorced, and right now doesn't have a boyfriend. She has dated a lot, some she held onto longer than she should have, and is getting depressed over it. She is Jewish, her ex is not, so the kids spend Christmas Day with him, and to top it off, she doesn't have a date for New Year's Eve. My mother was non-committal about a movie Christmas because she said my nephew might be out staying with her. My DH is just happy to stay home, and will watch whatever football game might be on. Not even sure what movie we will see. I will let her pick because I have seen nothing, and am sure I will be happy with whatever.
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Post by Anngie on Dec 22, 2016 21:48:15 GMT
Well, we got another 2" of snow overnight and this morning. I'm so done with this and today is only the first day of winter!
Jill, it's OK to sit and cry. Sometimes a good cry helps because we feel it's "getting it out of our system" if even for a little while. I know how it feels having only one parent left. My mom died four years ago and sometimes it feels like yesterday. My dad has been gone 28 yrs. - I don't even know where those years went. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Robin, an old friend of mine stopped by today and mentioned her daughter has vertigo. It was the result of a cold and ear infection she didn't even know she had! She can't work or drive until the first of the year. How long have you had this on and off? It must be a terrible thing to experience. By the way, Hanukkah is Saturday, how do you celebrate? Will your sons be home as well?
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Post by pinky on Dec 22, 2016 22:37:15 GMT
Just a quick check in again today to say hi! Busy with Christmas prep again and trying to clean house and then on to baking. DD, DSIL and DGS's will be here tomorrow night and stay until Monday. A winter storm has been forecasted for us on Christmas Day and into Monday----should make it interesting for holiday travelers.
Robin---feel better soon!!!
Anngie, Jill, Robin and whoever else is missing someone especially parents-----both of my parents have been gone for a number of years---my Dad for 30 years and my Mom 25 years. I think we will always miss them and this time of year with the holidays makes those memories pop up even more---HUGS EVERYONE!!!!!
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Post by RobinS811 on Dec 22, 2016 22:56:38 GMT
Anngie, I don't know why every time winter comes around we don't want it to be here. It was 45 here today, but when I walked the dog in the afternoon it was quite windy, so it felt really cold. I can do without that. I have had bouts of vertigo for the past few years, I don't really remember when it started. It doesn't happen very often. I thought it might be from a head cold, because my nose was very stuffed, so I used Dayquil this morning. I feel better now, not great, but I haven't laid down yet so that could start up the dizziness again.
Pinky, so nice to have your DD and family for the long weekend. I suppose both your parents died relatively young. I agree that at holiday times we miss them even more. The missing fades a bit with passing though I think.
Anngie, when my kids were young, we celebrated Chanukah by giving them a gift every night, lighting candles, and having a Chanukah party with their cousins, sometimes even more than one, it depended when the holiday fell, and if my sister could be in town. Now we don't do anything other than get them a gift. This year I sent my older DS and his fiance a gift of something they really wanted that had a good deal on cyber Monday. My younger son said that we have been paying for enough things for his car that we didn't have to get him a gift, and he didn't really need anything. Chanukah is a minor holiday really that has been elevated because of it's proximity to Christmas. My kids get together with their friends sometimes, but even though the majority of them are Jewish, they still call their gifts Secret Santa.
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Post by Anngie on Dec 22, 2016 23:47:22 GMT
Robin, I'm trying hard to understand but I'm really confused! My calendar says Dec. 24th is Hanukkah but you mentioned Chanukah. Are they one in the same?
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Post by jill on Dec 23, 2016 0:02:40 GMT
Hi Robin, Anngie and Pinky. Robin I had vertigo about 5 years ago. I do remember it was worse when I was in bed. I hope you are doing better. Going to a movie on Christmas Day sounds like fun. Anngie thanks for the kind words. I agree with you that sometimes it seems like yesterday that I lost my Mom. Pinky it is harder this time of year. Enjoy your family over the holidays . I am at work so I better run. Have a good evening. Take care.
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Post by RobinS811 on Dec 23, 2016 2:03:32 GMT
Anngie, Chanukah is an English translation of a Hebrew word, and there are all sorts of ways to spell it, and the beginning sound is not really an "H", so truthfully "Ch" is a better way to start it. People use 2 n's, 2 k's, whatever, all the same though. It lasts 8 nights, all Jewish Holidays start the sundown before the day, and technically the first day is the 25th, but the first night is the 24th.
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