Tuesday is better than Monday! 12-14

phdatc · Dec 14, 2010

Yesterday was a really rough day for many of us. So I am keeping the happiness front and center!
 
Duckie - 18!?!?!? I just do not understand how that happens and my heart aches for the family.
 
Maureen - Cancer is a beast and it can just tear your heart out. I hope you can look towards a peaceful place in the days ahead.
 
Bard - Has there been any developments in your friend's mom? 
 
 
 
I don't have anything really happy to report... just I am hopeful! <img alt="icon_colors.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_colors.gif">

amichel · Dec 14, 2010

Yikes! ((18 year old)) ((Maureen & mom)) ((Kris's friend)) ((((((((30s)))))))))
 
I'm afraid I don't have much that's fun today either, but I do have a small fun report: at dinner with santa last night, DS gave santa a high five. That's progress.

Runninlaw · Dec 14, 2010

Speaking of happiness, my Aunt is currently in surgery at Mayo in Rochester. She has been ill most of her life with different ailments (including lupus) and the last year has been really hard. She is having a complex heart surgery, including replacing one of her valves with a valve from a pig heart. It is not a simple surgery and there is much room for complications, so if you have any extra vibes, please send some along.
 
Fun and happiness: starting to receive 30s Christmas cards - yay! And thanks. I need to get mine made today. Tried for over an hour and a half last night and it just.wasnt.working.

BigGahoona · Dec 14, 2010

Hey, I work at Rochester Mayo - nothing medical, so I have no input there, but if your family needs anything, let me know!
 
((((Maureen)))) my heart is aching for you.
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ vibes for Mama Moe and Kris's and Duck's friends~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

gatorbob · Dec 14, 2010

Lots o' hugs and good wishes to everybody who needs 'em. Let's hope today offers better news all around.

clare · Dec 14, 2010

I agree, Bob!
 
It's very windy and rainy here today. Not the least bit festive.
 
Just cleaned my wallet out. Am I the only one who saves rec'ts for a stupid amount of time? I can't seem to bring myself to toss them, just in case I need them to return something.

Beaker · Dec 14, 2010

Morning all!!
 
Sending lots of well wishes out to Bard's friends, Moe's mom, Duckie's master friend, and RIL's family. That list is too dang long!!!
 
Well if you are a Phillies fan (or a Yankees hater) you have some fun today! We resigned Cliff Lee! I am downright giddy about this and cant wait till baseball season!! <img alt="icon_bounce.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_bounce.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;">
 
Let's see, more fun? nothing yet but I promise to try and report back later today with something fun, you all need to do the same!
 
Amy progress indeed, did you get a pic of it?!

Runninlaw · Dec 14, 2010

Ugh. I just read Duck's post from last night. (((((((Econo and son)))))))))))))
 
Time for some good news, no?
 
Thanks Goon! My cousins and aunts have a house rented up there for a month, so I think they are set. But I'll keep your offer in mind.

Beaker · Dec 14, 2010

Ok question for you all.
 
My friend's son is autistic and some of the meds he takes has caused a bit of a weight gain. Well in his gym class the last 2 years they have made the kids run the mile and at first he could barely make one lap but by the end of the semester he could make the whole mile! So he said he wants to run a 5k. So after some discussion, he decided he wants to understand nutrition more and how it relates to fitness and health (such a smart kid). I told my friend to get him on a site like Daily Plate but was wondering if you all had any other suggestions. He is young so nothing too technical but he is very anlytical and I thought something like daily plate where he an track his food and see info immediately mightbe good. Any other suggestions?!

Litchfield Hills · Dec 14, 2010

((((30's, their friends and family)))
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Well if you are a Phillies fan (or a Yankees hater) you have some fun today! We resigned Cliff Lee! I am downright giddy about this and cant wait till baseball season!! <img alt="icon_bounce.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_bounce.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"></div>
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Better get something done in the next two years. After that, Halliday and Lee will all be 35+, and under long term contracts for several more years. Oswalt will be gone after next year, unless they give him a multi year 8 figure deal. Rollins, Utley, Howard, and Victorino are all in their 30s, and have had declining numbers the past few years. The Phillies will be formidible for the next year or two, but their is train wreck potential for years after that. You could end up with a roster of older over priced players.
 
(For example, see the Mets history with lots of players)

katholeenie · Dec 14, 2010

Morning!
 
It's f-ing cold here. As I type this raynouds is claiming my fingers one by one. <img alt="roll_eyes.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/roll_eyes.gif"> 

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Dude. I have an interview this afternoon.
 
 
 
(((((Hurty 30s & families))))

katholeenie · Dec 14, 2010

Beaker - I think DP is a great idea. One question though - is the weight gain because of the drug increasing his appetite or because it affects his thyroid/metabolism?

Litchfield Hills · Dec 14, 2010

Good luck Kath!!!!!

phdatc · Dec 14, 2010

<a href="http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=2&tax_subject=256&topic_id=1342" target="_blank">Start here.</a> This site will provide a reasonable starting point and give as much (or as little) information as the kid and parents can handle. After that thee DP can track or mypyramid.gov is a good one as well.
 
 

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My friend's son is autistic and some of the meds he takes has caused a bit of a weight gain. Well in his gym class the last 2 years they have made the kids run the mile and at first he could barely make one lap but by the end of the semester he could make the whole mile! So he said he wants to run a 5k. So after some discussion, he decided he wants to understand nutrition more and how it relates to fitness and health (such a smart kid). I told my friend to get him on a site like Daily Plate but was wondering if you all had any other suggestions. He is young so nothing too technical but he is very anlytical and I thought something like daily plate where he an track his food and see info immediately mightbe good. Any other suggestions?! 
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gatorbob · Dec 14, 2010

Good luck, Kath! 

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Better get something done in the next two years. After that, Halliday and Lee will all be 35+, and under long term contracts for several more years. Oswalt will be gone after next year, unless they give him a multi year 8 figure deal. Rollins, Utley, Howard, and Victorino are all in their 30s, and have had declining numbers the past few years. The Phillies will be formidible for the next year or two, but their is train wreck potential for years after that. You could end up with a roster of older over priced players.
 
(For example, see the Mets history with lots of players)
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Halladay is under contract for three more years (thru 2013), with an option for a 4th, I think. I don't know if that qualifies as "several more years". Sure, eventually, these guys will get old, just like every player. But the Phillies will have both of them for at least 3 more years, which should be about the final years of their primes before they turn downhill. Yeah, I don't think anybody can expect these two pitchers to lead the Phillies to the 2020 World Series title. But they look pretty good for 2011, 2012 or 2013... 

 I started a thread on Lee in the PRT early this morning and nobody has posted in it yet. <img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;">

BigGahoona · Dec 14, 2010

DD was on a med at one time that caused a pretty hefty weight gain too, she just complained about being fat and didn't want to DO anything about it. She said exercise hurt and she didn't want to give up eating the things she liked. So I think it's SO awesome that he is taking charge of things! Way to GO!!

wipaddler · Dec 14, 2010

blech.
 
I'm freaking freezing here and not getting anything done.

Beaker · Dec 14, 2010

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DD was on a med at one time that caused a pretty hefty weight gain too, she just complained about being fat and didn't want to DO anything about it. She said exercise hurt and she didn't want to give up eating the things she liked. So I think it's SO awesome that he is taking charge of things! Way to GO!!
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I am really excited for him!!! Of course I agreed to run it ith him so I need to get back in shape too, ha!!!
 
T thanks so much, I will pass that info along!!!!!!
 
Kath the meds seem to increase his appetite. My friend has gotten so creative lately with meals to make sure he is getting healthier choices. 
 
 
Litch yeah, we are getting old, aren't we? But hey, we brought Dominic Brown up last year and no one thought we would! <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> No way to predict the future but if they give us an exciting 2011 I will be a happy girl!! And come on, admit it, you are happy he didn't go to the Yanks!!<img alt="cool.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cool.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">

amichel · Dec 14, 2010

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Amy progress indeed, did you get a pic of it?!</div>
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praecipua · Dec 14, 2010

Hey, everyone!
 
Tons and tons of hugs, vibes, love and prayers to Moe, Kris, Mindi, Duck's friends and family and friends of those struggling with health problems. Hopefully there will be several Christmas miracles.
 
Good luck on the interview, Kath!
 
I wanted to thank everyone who's sent a holiday card so far. I was secretly hoping that I would still be on the list despite a bad posting record because I so look forward to them, and have been so happy to receive them. If there's an updated list somewhere, can someone send me a PM so I can access it? Valentine's Day is right around the corner!
 
Life in MO is moving along. New meds seem to be working, though there are kinks to work out. Classes are over, and grading is done. I have to write a few more letters of recommendation and then I need to get back to full time research. I'm also trying to take it easy and rest a little. My string ensemble has one more holiday concert at a nursing home, and then we're done for the season, and there are two new babies in my universe with two more on the way (and that's just here in town).
 
I hope everyone gets good news today!

Tuesday is better than Monday! 12-14

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