Subj : Re: Getting Tired
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Jun 27 2025 12:07:00
-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-
RH> I'm pretty good about labelling and keeping an inventory for the big
RH> freezer, have had a few "what's this?" moments with things in the
RH> fridge freezer.
DD> I'm pretty good about that. But once in a while I hit a mystery
DD> placket. If I thaw it out and it's nothing I want to deal with at
DD> the time then Jasper, Eva and/or Isoble get at "treat"
RH> How long are you boarding the dogs? Seems like it has been a few
RH> years since you started mentioning them.
We hasd their "Daddy" for a while, after his divorce he slept on the
couch or recliner. Currently he is re-married, working two jobs (one
part time) and his wife is working as well. They are trying to get a
permanent place soon and get out of the residential motel they're in
now. And then they can have the mutts. I'll miss Jasper, though.
DD> I'm gonna be busy from Monday with all manner of medical stuff. Monday
DD> is the start for the radiatio0n trreatments for the lung cancer. Then
DD> off to my primary doctor in the afternoon. Got to call Monday to
DD> reschedule an appointment with rheumatology that conflicts with my
DD> final radiation deal.
DD> The oncologist assures me that I will not glow in the dark. DRAT!
RH> No, you won't but one side effect is fatigue--and not just ordinary
RH> tiredness. For me it hit several weeks into treatment--and it was so
RH> overwhelming that I would have to immediately stop what I was doing
RH> (making sure stove was turned off, etc) and go lie down for a while.
RH> That persisted for a time after finishing radiation, still get it every
RH> so often. I had pre made a couple of weeks worth of meals before
RH> starting treatment and put them in the freezer--a big help.
DD> My primary care doctor (yesterday afternoon) told me about the fatigue
DD> but not when it hits. I feel fine currently. Got any advice on when to
DD> expect the "side effect"?
RH> IIRC, it started about halfway thru (I had about 35 treatments--Monday
RH> thru Friday with week ends off to recover) but didn't really hit hard
RH> until near the end. Your milage may vary. They may tatoo some
RH> registration marks (small dots) on you to help them line the machine up
RH> better. They're barely noticeable tho.
Today's session is the half-way point. For registration marks I have some
large(ish) "X" marks with waterproof tape over the junction so it doesn't
wash away in the shower.
RH> BTW, got the stitches out yesterday but can't get the area wet for a
RH> couple more days. Dr is very happy with how the elbow area looks.
RH> Looking back, I'm half surprised I didn't cut a ligament or tendon when
RH> I fell--but I'm glad I didn't.
Ya think??? Always a feeling of relief when we dodge the bullet.
RH> Might want to check out your supply of meals in the freezer for days
RH> you don't feel like cooking.
DD> Been there, done that. And my S-I-L seems to have made me a "project",
DD> Last night she sent my brother over with a casserole dish filoled with
DD> penne and meatballs in a marinara and 4 slices of home-baked garlic
DD> bread.
DD> I downed a fourth of it and the rest went into the fridge. I won't
DD> need to get into the Healthy Choice frozen entrees for a while.
RH> Nice to have family close by to take care of you. We were in Savannah,
RH> nearest family (in laws) were in Florida but not able to do any sort of
RH> care. Church and work (Army) families were a help tho, Army was very
RH> co-operative about Steve taking time to take care of me. We timed my
RH> radiation treatments to fit in the time frame he had free after PT but
RH> before the work day started. He'd come home from PT, get cleaned up and
RH> have breakfast, then take me for treatments, take me home and be at his
RH> job at the time he was supposed to start.
Fortunately my brother is retired from his 9 to 5. He's certainly running
the wheels off his ride providing Uber for Ms. Vicky (wife), Robin (wife's
daughter), Tiffany (daughter) and me.
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: Tiajuana Taxi Torte
Categories: Beef, Breads, Vegetables, Dairy
Yield: 6 Servings
1 lb Ground beef
2 1/2 oz Pkg taco seasoning mix
29 oz (2 cans) Mexican-style
- tomatoes w/chilies
12 (6"-8") corn tortillas
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Dairy sour cream or crema
Salsa
Guacamole
Cheddar cheese; grated
Brown beef and drain. Add taco seasoning and tomatoes and
simmer for 15 minutes. In a 9"x13" pan, put 4 tablespoons
meat mixture; lay 2 corn tortillas side by side; top with
some of meat mixture; top with cheddar cheese. Repeat
process until mixture is used up, ending with cheese.
Bake in 350øF/175øC oven for 30 minutes.
Garnish with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
From:
http://www.cooks.com
Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
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... Vegans won't eat things that poop.
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