Glenn:

Thanks so much. Yeah, we got off track but it's fun for gals to chat about stuff that matters to us also. And believe me, weight matters to us. Too bad it didn't matter 20 or so years ago.

They say wisdom is wasted on the young. Boy, that couldn't be more true. I bet if we all went back in time, we would all wind up doing what Jack Lanne did. And he's 90 or more.

But we move forward.

Alan has no problem going to the bathroom. His stream is just fine. I asked him all the pertinent questions. So as of now, this is just me being a silly willy and all wifey and acting like Lucy Ricardo of I Love Lucy. When all you have is each other, well every little thing matters. And thankfully, it's still below 4.0. I read all the links you gave and I know if there's a problem that might pop up, well our dear Dr. Fred has a good urologist friend.

So as for now, next week, the mysterious Alan, (the one with the original case of PN who never comes on these boards), well he goes back to the gym. We really never thought that might happen with a foot ulcer for 18 months. But it looks good. So we are optimistic.

Last night I went to my friend's 75 birthday party. They served Carvel Ice Cream Cake. I only allow myself to "cheat" for want of a better word, at birthday parties or weddings.

So last night I had my first piece of Carvel Ice Cream Cake in over 20 years.

I cannot tell you what putting that first piece in my mouth did to my brain patterns. Everybody laughed their heads off. I just sat back, looked dreamily and said "oh my god". And believe me, I meant it. You don't know how you miss stuff if you never eat the stuff.

What a treat. Next birthday party is mine on November 4 (hopefully someone will throw me one), never had one before. But I'll be 60.

Oh, last night a man at the party started flirting with me. I said to him, "I'm probably old enough to be your mother". He said "are you kidding, how old are you?" I said: "Give it your best shot". He said "in your forties?? or at the most 50". I burst out laughing and said "soon 60". After his eyes popped, he looked me up and down and said "you look great". I then said "and you". and he said 42.

That was enough for me to feel good and not even think about any more ice cream cake. Wow, maybe when I'm 90, I'll pass for 70????

lol
Melody
P.S. I do thank you for all the helpful stuff you have given me.