leenie50

@leenie50 (3992)

United States • Age 74

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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I Dodged A Bullet And Need To Get The Word Out...Please Let Me!

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 15 Jun 11

This is something that is really important, so to my friends and others who are middle aged, or have family members with or are at risk for Colon Cancer please keep reading. (I know I probably lost quite a few of you, but to...

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leenie50 Hey Sweetie, I am so happy you found these problems in time. 3 years ago I had my first colonoscopy and the dr. found 1 polyp(non-cancerous). But I was told to have another in 3 yrs. So I did and I was clear. So I am supposr to have another in 5 yrs. I'm...

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Mental Or Medical?

Stormy @Little_Stormy (6883) • United States 2 Jun 11

For most of my life I've lived with what I have believed to be a mental condition.. I've researched it to the end of the internet and back again, only to find that my "mental condition" is medical..not mental. I didn't have a...

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leenie50 Hi Stormy, It's been a long time since I've seen you on Mylot. I don't participate myself very often but I still receive some notifications. I really feel for you in your situation. My Son was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at 16 yrs. old and now is 31. He...

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How's your memory?

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 3 May 11

Mine sucks! At least this time it's not really a bad thing. I've been keeping a close eye on my fruit trees since last summer's drought killed so much around here. As the weeks progressed, I saw with sadness that four of my...

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leenie50 Hey Marty, How exciting!! I too am a cherry lover and cherry pie, preserves and anything made with cherries I can't resist! Now, I used to have 2 huge cherry trees where I lived in the Mountains of Ca. Those were my Hippie days. I also had 40 apple trees,...

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We are having a new Addition Gissi and I

Gabs @gabs8513 (48686) • United Kingdom 29 Apr 11

Hi everyone I know I have been absent for a while and will still not be about much there are several reasons, but I thought I would come on and let you all know that Gissi and I will be having a new Addition to the Family on...

gissi

new addition

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leenie50 Hi Gaby!! I am so glad to see you again. Even though I'm not on that much either, I always keep an eye out for you and Gissi. I am so envious of your new addition. I had to give up my little Dexter (Shi-Tzu) because he became too aggressive and was biting me....

29 Apr 11

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Are You Listening? Then What Did I Say?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 27 Apr 11

Do you ever wonder if the person you are speaking to is listening to you? I mean not just listening, but hearing what you are saying! Do you wonder if maybe your spouse, significant other or friend is really paying attention to...

hear me

listening

what did i say

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leenie50 Hey Sweet Leslie, I'm afraid this phenomenom exists through out the male spouses of America. And yes, I am generalizing. Having been married 3 times and having 6 brothers I have experienced in everyone of them and more. Our spouses do not consider eveything...

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read the qas's the discussion you save may be your own.

Patsie Hatley @Hatley (163776) • Garden Grove, California 16 Apr 11

A zillon times a newcomer asks what is that star for, how do I get iot, what does it mean over and over ad nausaum. Please clue me in, does not mylot admins suggest that all newcomers first read the information and the...

the questions and answers are on the menu for a g

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leenie50 Hi Hatley, It is frustrating that new people don't take the time to read the information provided to help them understand what mylot is all about. I remember when I joined many moons ago, for some reason I didn't understand that I had tabs and FAQS to guide...

16 Apr 11

My Aunt Came Down With 4 Of Her Dogs

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 15 Apr 11

My aunt lives four hours from my parents and hasn't been down in almost 3 years. She came down on Wednesday and left yesterday however, she brought down 4 of her 21 dogs. That's NOT a typo, yes, she and her...

i plead insanity

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leenie50 Hey Sweetie, Both Cookie and Hatley make some good points. You and I know how much our men love us. Unfortunately their behaviour makes us question that love. J needs to step back and readjust his reactions to you and your parents when you need him most....

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My Chihuahua Peanut

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 12 Apr 11

will be 13 years old on July 23rd. I've had him since he was 2 days shy of 3 months old. He's had very little health problems through the years but I guess it's finally catching up with him. He's been coughing and hacking and...

chihuahua

my little squirt

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leenie50 Hey Sweetie, I didn't realize that Peanut was so sick. If you told me, then my memory has failed again. As you know, I take Lasix and have been for several years. Then I was prescribed potassium. Then suddenly I was taken off the potassium because I had too...

12 Apr 11

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The wheels of the Gods grind slowly lol I have just got one more point

Patsie Hatley @Hatley (163776) • Garden Grove, California 10 Apr 11

oh my got to be careful here so as not to make a milestone discussion and there by be deleted. Just thinking how long it takes whem you have a large number in your star to raise just one point. after months at 92 I just...

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leenie50 Hey Miss Hatley, I really understand your frustration. When I first joined mylot, like many, I neglected to read all the guidlines. So it took me a little while to realize what the rating system was. As you know, I am not a regular responder anymore because...

10 Apr 11

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Went To The Dentist Today

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 7 Apr 11

and got the last implant and good grief! I'm in so much pain! Same amount of pain as I was the first time! The first time I was supposed to get all four put in but the one cracked my jaw bone so it had to be taken back out so the...

dental implants

dentures held in place

four implants on bottom

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leenie50 Hey MB, I think that problems with your teethe and the rest of your body has a great deal to do with heredity. It seems that the only thing we can do about it is go and let the dentist or doctor do something for you when you first notice that...

7 Apr 11

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Who Murdered Opal's Computer? You'll Never Believe.....

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 1 Apr 11

Yes, It's true! My very first PC was MURDERED! In a fit of rage, cold blooded, beated to death, last night at approximately 8:00PM EST. It wasn't turning on to well, but it was "working"- well sort of! I got a visit from my...

bludgeoned

rage

shocked

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leenie50 Hey Leslie, When I saw your mylot notice, I quickly read your post. I was so relieved to find you speaking of your late computer and not something worse!! You and several other mylot friends are frequently on my mind. Even though I don't participate often, I...

1 Apr 11

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The Magical Exploding Glass Baking Dish! KA-BOOM!!!

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 23 Mar 11

Have you ever experienced something you just pulled from the oven exploding on you? I just did. Well, it actually happened Saturday. I had my oldest and dearest friend and her family over from Baltimore last Saturday. I had...

accident

exploding

glass baking dish

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leenie50 Hey Marty, This will be a short response. But cooking with glass they say that you should bake and roast at a lower degree. If a recipe calls for 350 then with glass, cook at 325. This is for all oven safe glass cookware. Hugs Leenie

23 Mar 11

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Feeling Helpless............

Sparks @sparkofinsanity (20471) • Regina, Saskatchewan 26 Feb 11

In this age of social networking, sites like this and FB, it doesn't take an avid computer owner/user long to form friendships across the globe. Most of our 'friends' remain at arms length, in that they are just an avvy and a...

pray until your brain bleeds

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leenie50 Hey Daffy, It's times like this that we really need our friends, especially our virtual reality friends. These friends have proven their loyalty just by their responses to us every time we need them. Here at MyLot everyone shows their love and support...

27 Feb 11

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For Women Only.... Unless A Man Has Something To Contribute To The Subject

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 22 Feb 11

In my younger years before I gained 40 + pounds, I wore a B cup bra. I could go braless if I wanted to and think nothing of it because there just wasn't much there. LOL Now that I'm older and gained the 40 + pounds (Oh shut up!...

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leenie50 Hey Girl, This is a constant thought on my mind. I would love to be braless but being a D cup makes me hot and sweaty just like all of you gals. Having had 2 open heart surgeries it makes it necessary to wear an front closure bra. No matter what kind of bra...

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Social Security has done it again!

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 16 Feb 11

I just received my disability payment for this month. When I checked my bank, I saw that my check is now around $150.00 LESS than it has been since I started receiving it!!! No, they haven't sent me anything...

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leenie50 Hey Marty, They already took money away from me. My deduction is just a little less than yours. That is probably because you get more. And the letter comes about a week later. They say it's the premium. Like I can afford to live on what I was getting before....

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I knew it was gonna be bad but.... AAARRGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 8 Feb 11

I haven't complained about my husband in awhile now. I had decided not to let him bother me anymore. Then.... It all started around a year ago, I guess. He was having serious lower back pain that began to radiate down his legs....

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leenie50 Hi Marty, Well Girl, I think you better get a head start on the running. The only time I've seen anyone come off of drugs or alcohol Was on Celebrity Rehab. But seriously, you migt ask one of the nurses how to deal with this. It's a serious problem and...

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Thank you Thank you Thank you

Gabs @gabs8513 (48686) • United Kingdom 8 Feb 11

to all my wonderful Friends here who supported me and gave me strength to stay strong for my Gissi, prayed for him and kept him in their thoughts Well.........................the miracle is Gissi is back, not 100% but the Vet was...

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leenie50 Sweet Gaby, Are you sure Gissi is not a Cat with 9 lives? When I saw your post I was afraid to read it. But I don't know why we are all so surprised! Gissi has bee n through so much and always comes out wagging his little tail. You and Gissi have brought...

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The update on my Gissi

Gabs @gabs8513 (48686) • United Kingdom 7 Feb 11

It is not good news and I am trying very hard to stay strong We have just got back from the Vet and the Vet has given him 2 Injections, Gissi's back legs have gone, his reflexes are not good, he also has a Temperature again...

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leenie50 Sweet Gaby, My heart goes out to you!! I have been where you are so many times. I so wish I could be there to hug you and help you through this. I'm sure that I am only one of the many many friends you have here that wish the same. Just remember we all have...

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2011..........so far a lousy year!

Sparks @sparkofinsanity (20471) • Regina, Saskatchewan 6 Feb 11

I had high hopes for this year. We are barely into February and already this year has gone to hell in a hand basket. Most of you know my hubs is facing hernia surgery any day. While he waits for the call from hospital that a...

2011 sucks

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leenie50 Hey Daffy, I'm so sorry that you are going through this struggle. Is this your hubby's first surgery? A lot of people are really worried because they have nothing to compare it to. But it really doesn't matter why they are afraid, just that they are....

6 Feb 11

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My Dental Adventure

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 31 Jan 11

Hi everybody! I'm so sorry to have been gone for so long! I'll explain in another discussion but for short, I was so very sick for almost a month! But I'm much better now, thank God! My dental adventure was just that, a hell of...

a lot of pain

denture implants

went through hell to get them

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leenie50 Wow MB, You went through hell and back with that ordeal! It's amazing how much pain a person can endure. You certainly have experienced more than your share the end og last year and the beginning of this year. I think it is time to give yourself a break,...

31 Jan 11

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