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Post by snowmom on Aug 30, 2015 5:09:41 GMT -5
Friend of 35 years (in her mid 60's) diagnosed with leukemia almost 2 years ago, rare form but got in with the right doctors after a false start. I flew out to N.M. for the original diagnosis to care for her livestock while she was undergoing tests. Doing very well and going about daily life pretty much as usual these days. She has learned to ask questions,( we have been in close communication through all of this.) " why is this being done, what will we learn, what did the tests tell you?" write down a list of questions if you have any, so you can ask and have things explained. Some people don't ask questions, just do what they are asked to do, and that's OK too... you will find your style as you go along. speak up if something is difficult for you or if you are suffering, have anxiety. There are things that can be done to help if they know you need it, but they can't help if you don't tell them what is happening on your end of things. Make notes of any changes you experience good or bad so you can tell the Dr when you experienced them. Always remind them of allergies, or bad reactions you have had in the past, question if things are not as you understood they would be. Its Ok to say no... my friend says this was one of the most important things she has learned. Best wishes, keep us posted, prayers and thoughts for healing and comfort headed your way.
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Post by snowmom on Aug 30, 2015 4:50:49 GMT -5
I did lots of geneaology when my kids were little and there was no internet. A lot more difficult in those days. Got back to Native Americans in New York ( before it was New York) on my mothers' dad's side, Ancestors in Spanish American war, both sides of the Civil War, Revolutionary war. A little of everything else except Italian and Asian in my background, mostly European descent. one of my cousins did the ancestral DNA sampling that is available now plus a 6 month class explaining it, Found out he is 3% Neanderthal... heh, I thought it might have been more than that to look at him.
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Post by snowmom on Aug 30, 2015 4:46:18 GMT -5
Best wishes for the best start on your new life. Keep us posted on your travels, sounds like the perfect life adventure!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 30, 2015 4:38:03 GMT -5
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Post by snowmom on Aug 29, 2015 5:32:45 GMT -5
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Post by snowmom on Aug 29, 2015 5:30:04 GMT -5
May you go on to celebrate a happy and healthy 30 more... (or more!) Congratulations!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 29, 2015 5:28:39 GMT -5
our cat is a much better watchdog than our dog is. Yours is a beautiful animal- fun photo!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 29, 2015 5:15:10 GMT -5
I love the idea of the black as night sky! I think your perceptions are right on about the blue angelite, too... beautiful Opals...
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Post by snowmom on Aug 29, 2015 5:00:22 GMT -5
Vegas James' post of 8/26 brought up a good point. Many of us hunt alone. I give the members of this board credit for having more sense than those who we read about in the headlines stranded without fuel, lack of water and shelter in high heat or cold conditions, etc. , and expect that we don't go hounding in short shorts and flipflops unless we are on sandy beaches... I have seen parents bring their kids to the reclaimed quarry park here to hunt for fossils dressed just like that. Would be interested to hear of precautions you take before heading off to hunt (alone or in packs) and of events such as James' and how you were able to get home safely. I always let my spouse know where I am headed and when to expect me back. If I am late and have cell service where I am, I will give him a call. We always set a "time to worry".... If I don't show up by dark, send the bloodhounds... How do you prepare for safety while hounding? What potential danger have you experienced and how did you handle it? Got a few good ideas to pass on to the rest of us?
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Post by snowmom on Aug 29, 2015 4:44:48 GMT -5
safe travels! Looking forward to seeing what you found!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 28, 2015 17:20:29 GMT -5
I'll be watching for that!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 28, 2015 3:49:52 GMT -5
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Post by snowmom on Aug 28, 2015 3:42:51 GMT -5
Great, thanks for the ID guys! Shotgunner would love to see what it looks like when cut...there are hints of deep bright green beneath the iron staining... did you make a sphere of it?
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Post by snowmom on Aug 28, 2015 3:36:18 GMT -5
prayers are answered. Amen! What wonderful news. thanks for keeping us posted.
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Post by snowmom on Aug 28, 2015 3:32:52 GMT -5
awesome idea, a penny for luck... with an antique 'twist'. Sounds like that will be a lot of fun to attend. Hope you do a trip report on it and take lots of pics!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 28, 2015 3:30:13 GMT -5
sweet! you'll have her rock hounding in no time!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 28, 2015 3:28:49 GMT -5
I can't see a couple of the photos, but what I do see is just beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to show them to us, I love the opportunity to see what others find.
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Post by snowmom on Aug 27, 2015 5:48:17 GMT -5
about the size of a fat football, mohs 5 approximately, my good quality pocket knife leaves a barely noticeable surface scratch when applied vigorously, white areas quite translucent , green not quite opaque. Light might shine through a thin section a bit, you can see the vesicles of white just below the surface in the rock. Some of the smallest inclusions look square, so am thinking the white may be calcite. ? scratch plates don't leave marks with either white or green areas, doesn't smell of sulfur when scratched, I can only smell the scratch plate, earthy smell. very dense, hoping somebody with more experience will recognize it, I can't find photos of anything like it, but sometimes you need to know what to search for. With the vast combined experience of this group, I am sure somebody can tell me what this is. help? thank you
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Post by snowmom on Aug 27, 2015 4:59:35 GMT -5
spectacular! The enclosures make me think of datolites... beautiful cab. What is its origin? How does magna prase form? Tell us more!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 25, 2015 18:04:11 GMT -5
happy birthday Mel, I look for your posts, love the knowledge you share and the rio slabs beyond compare. hope you had a great day, best wishes for many many more.
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