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ANYTHING BUT CANCER...
Anything but CANCER!
Obviously Ovarian cancer is what has brought us to this website and group, but sometimes we just need a break from talking about it. When you are in treatment or even past it, it can consume every part of your life and thoughts. I predict there will be many other things we have in common besides that awful disease. So for just a moment let’s forget about cancer and talk about something else.
Going to the basics:
What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of?
The first movie you saw in the theatre?
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now?
First concert you went to?
What is your favourite food?
Who is the last person you high fived?
And finally it’s cold in Canada right now but we can still have fun so what is your favourite activity to do in winter (even if your answer is travel somewhere warmer 😉 )?
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What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of?
The first movie you saw in the theatre? ET
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now? Shania Twain - I was a huge fan back in my teen years and still am
First concert you went to? N Sync 😂
What is your favourite food? Tie between perogies and quesadillas
Who is the last person you high fived? Likely one of my little friends I watch every day 🙂
And finally it’s cold in Canada right now but we can still have fun so what is your favourite activity to do in winter (even if your answer is travel somewhere warmer 😉 )? Snowshoeing. I got a pair last year for Christmas and they helped get me out of my cancer funk.
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Thank you @jemgirljeri - a fun topic for us.
What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of?
Grease, Pretty Woman and anything Disney
The first movie you saw in the theatre?
Grease
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now?
Well, you know I have the album - lots of pics from the movie on the cover .... Grease is the word.......and that is dating myself!
Currently, I am into Shania's new album "Now" - and love to do as @AmandaRoseRebs says - "blast your music and just dance"
First concert you went to?
Glass Tiger way back in the 80s
What is your favourite food? Spaghetti
Who is the last person you high fived? a random stranger at a sports event
And finally it’s cold in Canada right now but we can still have fun so what is your favourite activity to do in winter (even if your answer is travel somewhere warmer 😉 )?
Skate and travel
Thanks again for posting - nice to focus on the good stuff!
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I forgot to answer the first question....3 movies....Any Harry Potter, Dirty Dancing, The Parent Trapterrylee said:What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of?
The first movie you saw in the theatre? ET
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now? Shania Twain - I was a huge fan back in my teen years and still am
First concert you went to? N Sync 😂
What is your favourite food? Tie between perogies and quesadillas
Who is the last person you high fived? Likely one of my little friends I watch every day 🙂
And finally it’s cold in Canada right now but we can still have fun so what is your favourite activity to do in winter (even if your answer is travel somewhere warmer 😉 )? Snowshoeing. I got a pair last year for Christmas and they helped get me out of my cancer funk.
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Great idea...I'm game!!
3 movies...Ghostbusters, Uncle Buck and Christmas Vacation
1st movie seen in theatre....Jungle Book (back in the early 60's)
music I like....has to be Adele right now
1st concert....The Monkees
favourite food....sushi with Thai food a close second
last person to high five...my granddaughter
favourite winter activity...knitting, crotcheting or reading
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@jemgirljeri - skating today was fantastic - hope you have been able to get out and about!0
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What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of? The Color Purple, Schindler's List, and Dances with Wolves
The first movie you saw in the theatre? The Sound of Music
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now? As a kid I enjoyed the music of the Partridge Family with David Cassidy, as a teenager I liked British and Irish groups like U2 and the Eurythmics, today I often listen to music by Canadian musicians like Leonard Cohen, Neil Young and Jann Arden
First concert you went to? It was Billy Joel.
What is your favourite food? Spaghetti and other Italian pasta dishes
Who is the last person you high fived? I don’t high five often but I exchanged a high five with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi at last year’s Walk of Hope.
And finally it’s cold in Canada right now but we can still have fun so what is your favourite activity to do in winter? I admit that I mainly like to stay in where it’s warm. However, one of my favourite winter activities has always been a trip to Banff to look at the snow-capped peaks and swim in the hot springs.
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Three Movies I could watch over and over are The Fisher King with Robin Williams, Dirty Dancing and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Music I love Elvis, John Hyatt and Aaron Neville. My 1st concert was Sha Na Na and Dr John in Peterborough. My favourite food is Chocolate. The last person I high fived was my 3 year old grandaughter. It is very cold here today minus 20 and windy, but I still love snowshoeing and shovelling. This is a great way to get to know our fellow comrades in OVC. Oh yeah, the 1st movie I saw in the theatre was Son of Flubber (the Shaggy Dog series with Fred McMurray )0
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Into recipes anyone? this is the latest, a fantastic bagel that is super fast, tastes great toasted and you add extras in.
It makes 4 regular size but I half them to end up with 8 minis
https://www.skinnytaste.com/easy-bagel-recipe/
I'm all about the add ins - try lemon (peel and a little squeeze of juice) poppyseed or try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and a handful of oatmeal.
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@Flowergirl I love the recipes by Skinnytaste!!!! I used a lot of her recipes during my Weight Watchers journey. One of my most used recipes are these zuchinni muffins. I love all of Laura in the kitchens recipes. I make these muffins almost every Saturday, individually wrap them and freeze them for the week. Grab them in the AM and they are perfect by snack time!
http://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread-muffins/
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Thanks @red1976 ... I'll try those too... it is nice that they include the Weight Watchers points.
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This is my new favourite muffin recipe! I don't like pumpkin but I love these! And they're bran, and as per previous discussions, who can't use some bran 😂
http://www.kraftcanada.com/recipes/spiced-pumpkin-bran-muffins-184118?crlt.pid=camp.HJyQXdAFw4O8
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Thanks @terrylee - tired this on the weekend and added dried fruit and bran buds soaked in buttermilk - so good!
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Gardening is around the corner - if you are into it, what is your fav flower or veggie to plant?
I have a peony plant that was my grandmother's -from back in the 50's... hardy plant, great big, pink blooms every year!
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Every year I start flowers from seed and hope for the the best! I usually end up making at least 1 trip to the green house lol0
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Thinking of spring bake & craft sales - something exciting to look forward to!0
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The nice weather seems to be starting.... excited to see the chives pop up already!
I tried these treats- they were great
http://www.gettystewart.com/crunchy-oats-and-honey-bar-nut-gluten-free/?utm_source=Blog+Post+&+Newsletter+Subscribers&utm_campaign=45c84c50a8-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f1fb54b0d5-45c84c50a8-196765933
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and more great recipes - it is that time of year for Ice Cream
This one has ginger in it - leave it out if you don't like it
You will gobble all this up - it is so good
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/baking-and-desserts/recipe/no-churn-rhubarb-ginger-ice-cream
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I found a recipe for apple fritter muffins but didn't really like denser consistency so I altered it a bit. Here's the link to the original and my version below 🙂
http://www.thebakingchocolatess.com/country-apple-fritter-muffins/
A P P L E F R I T T E R M U F F I N S
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour (I use half white and half whole wheat)
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1 large apple peeled and cup into small pieces tossed in cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and set aside. In large bowl, beat white sugar and oil until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add milk and vanilla and beat until blended in. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix until just blended. Fold in apples.
Fill each muffin cup with liner half full. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture in top then top with remaining batter. You may sprinkle leftover cinnamon and brown sugar on top.
Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
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ooh these would be yummy - thanks0
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Hi everyone - before the holiday crafting and baking begins, if you still have pumpkin left - these are fantastic - high fibre low sugar -taste yummy:
https://www.peakmarket.com/recipesearch.cfm
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As always - if you are doing holiday baking at this time of year - please share your special treat recipes
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Here are some great ideas to mix up your winter cooking:
https://www.lifemadedelicious.ca/collections/top10/f/15-ways-to-transform-chicken-breasts?utm_source=LMD_Newsletter_EN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=third_February_email_2019
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It is that most wonderful time of the year... holiday baking and crafting!
Feel free to post your creations here
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Those instapots and crock pots can be your best friend to help make meal prep easy.
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HI everyone, This is my first time on this particular page - I'd not noticed it before, but I like it! I hope it's not too late to play the game that @jemgirljeri posted above. These trivia games are fun, so here goes:
What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of?
1. Titanic 2. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Mad World 3. Anything Disney or Jerry Lewis
The first movie you saw in the theatre?
Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now?
Kid: Old Country Music and Johnny Rivers at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go; Teen: CCR & Aprilwine; Young Adult: Carole King & James Taylor Now: Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale, all the above, and many more
First concert you went to?
Aprilwine at the Halifax Forum
What is your favourite food?
Lasagna and Kale Salad
Who is the last person you high fived?
My daughter
And finally what is your favourite activity to do in each season?
Spring: plant a garden; Summer: Swim outdoors; Fall: Take my doggos hiking / Sit around a campfire; Winter: Sit in a hot tub outside and look at the stars
Any other takers? Let's play!
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LOL, just saw this game too and killing time before my next scan so here goes...
What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of?
1. It's Complicated 2 Under the Tuscan Sun 3. Toss up between any of the Ocean's or Diehards series
The first movie you saw in the theatre?
Hate to admit it but it was the Disney cartoon version of Song of the South (in the 50's) that today is considered totally socially unacceptable. The next was Lady and the Tramp...or maybe Bambi.
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now?
Kid: I don't think they even had albums when I was a kid...we'd just graduated from 78's to 45's. Teen: Every album the Beatles and the Stones ever produced Young Adult: The Who, Janis Joplin, anything my husband played on Now: Anything from the 40's, 70's and 80's
First concert you went to?
Beatles at Maple Leaf Gardens
What is your favourite food?
Anything french...I studied at the Cordon Bleu in Paris in my twenties and have keep the butter and cream industry in business ever since
Who is the last person you high fived?
Does my cocker spaniel count? Cash does a mean high five when there's a treat involved!
And finally what is your favourite activity to do in each season?
Spring: Plan our veggie and flower gardens Summer: Laze around on a lawn chair in the sun with a good book and and even better margarita. Fall: Long walks watching the year begin to go to sleep Winter: Get ready for the Christmas season.
Any other takers? Le'ts keep this going.....much more fun than stressing about another IV of dye for me today!
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I'll give it a go!
What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of?
1. Shawshank Redemption 2 Blood Diamond 3. Christmas with the Cranks or Christmas Vacation
The first movie you saw in the theatre? Honestly can't remember. Thinking maybe Smokie and the Bandit?
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now?
Kid: Tiffany and Debbie Gibson Teen: Bon Jovi's New Jersey album, Roxette, and Fleetwood Mac Young Adult: I remember listening to the George Straight Pure Country album about a million times one summer I lifeguarded at an outdoor swimming pool Now: Anything! Still love Bon Jovi, anything country, pop, classical. Anything goes now
First concert you went to?
Tiffany - Saskatoon. I still remember what I wore!!
What is your favorite food?
I love food! But I must say, we holiday'd in Vietnam and that was probably the BEST food we have ever eaten on holiday
Who is the last person you high fived?
My oldest daughter. Just finished her 2nd last orthodontics appointment. Braces come off next month!!
And finally what is your favorite activity to do in each season?
Spring: I love running outside and am a fair weather girl, so spring let me get back to it! Summer: I love boating and camping with the family, and warm nights with bonfires Fall: I love the changing of the leaves, crisp mornings and HARVEST Winter: Ski holidays!!
Any other takers? Le'ts keep this going.....
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What 3 movies could you watch over and over again and never get sick of? Sound of music Its a wonderful life Shall we dance hard to pick just 3
The first movie you saw in the theatre? Incredible Mr Limpet I think
Music can bring us back to a moment in an instant so what is the album for you as a kid, teenager, young adult, adult and now? As a kid I also enjoyed the music of the Partridge Family with David Cassidy, as a teenager I liked Beatles and unfortunately it was also disco era lol, today I often listen to music by Michael Buble James Taylor some jazz
First concert you went to? I honestly don't remember maybe Donna summer?
What is your favourite food? Too hard to chose dessert!
Who is the last person you high fived? Does a dog count? Archie
In summer I like to garden. In spring I plan my garden and start seeds. I love the colour of fall leaves. In winter I like to stay snug inside and watch the snow. I like to read bake and my passion is amateur theatre which I have been involved in on stage and off most of my life.
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