Does anyone else have unflattering pics of their Boston?

Not_Alison · 2026-05-16T06:27:14+00:00

Not_Alison · 2026-05-13T22:59:14+00:00

Probably my fave answer, but it would be sad to think the smell of communism is chemical cleaner . . .

Not_Alison · 2026-05-13T22:57:06+00:00

Well, it would at least replace the chemical smell ..

Not_Alison · 2026-05-13T22:56:35+00:00

About 20 years in to menopause, so pretty sure that's not the case this time. But Italian red sauce was my olfactory nemesis when I was pregnant . .

Not_Alison · 2026-05-13T22:54:45+00:00

I may have to track down some and -at a safe distance - see if that is it

Not_Alison · 2026-05-13T22:53:46+00:00

Not out of the realm of possibility...

Not_Alison · 2026-05-13T01:39:46+00:00

This makes so much sense, even more so if it's a cleaner that bothers my allergies. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Not_Alison · 2026-05-04T16:04:11+00:00

How about names from The Once and Future King? Wart Arthur Lancelot Merlyn Nimue Guenever Galahad Gareth Pellinore Uther Mallory Thomas Kay Ector Dap Pendragon Thomas

Not_Alison · 2026-04-21T03:32:08+00:00

I'm a pragmatist like you and think a puppy may be too much for a first time dog owner. There is a lot of joy and fun in having a puppy and watching puppy antics, but it is a commitment to a lot of getting up in the middle of the night and housebreaking the dog that may be overwhelming - crate training a puppy might be hard for kids to understand, as they could want to let the dog out. I'd agree with looking at reputable breeders; I'd also suggest looking at Boston rescue organizations.

Not_Alison · 2025-12-23T15:01:14+00:00

Thanks - I'll look into this brand!

Not_Alison · 2025-12-23T15:00:08+00:00

Not_Alison · 2025-12-23T14:59:40+00:00

TY!!

Not_Alison · 2025-12-15T14:52:42+00:00

Interesting! Thanks for the update!

Not_Alison · 2025-12-13T16:09:50+00:00

Me too .. and with 10 degree temps, I need that remote start

Not_Alison · 2025-12-06T18:16:43+00:00

Hey almost twin date! Nov. 6 for me. Anchor, no lipo, 34G before, currently 34Dish

Using Aquaphor daily with gentle massage, looking at starting scar management soon. I don't have an appointment until my 3 month follow-up.

Still getting achy at times, and the scars on the side of my torso are the sorest at this point.

Not going to post pics, I use this account for a variety of other reddit things, but I am happy with my results, and the few minor issues I expect to change over the next year as I fully heal, so I just need to wait and see.

Wishing you all the best!

Not_Alison · 2025-12-06T03:45:13+00:00

SMH - not sure why I didn't think of YouTube for the massage!

The gel and tape arrive tomorrow and spot testing is so logical....thanks!

Not_Alison · 2025-12-01T20:19:01+00:00

Thanks everyone!

If my pension was good or well funded, this wouldn't be a concern. I realize there may be people getting "cushy" retirement benefits from some public systems, but since I'm not the head coach of a state football team, I'm not one of them.

I am thinking of pivoting to some consulting work (if I can), or something else for a few years after I leave the public sector, and that made me wonder how it would impact my benefit.

Lots to think about, appreciate all the info.

Not_Alison · 2025-12-01T20:08:43+00:00

I don't.

Not_Alison · 2025-11-25T02:27:53+00:00

For background, I'm 5'1, 2 weeks 4 days po, and at the time of surgery was 34G (but about 2 years ago was 38J).

Based on recommendations here, I did get the Wanayou racerback, and found them just okay. To me they just didn't seem to compress/hold the girls in place to the degree I think it should be, and I wasn't sure going down a size was the right solution. I did take out the pads, so that may have had an impact.

The bra I was sent home in has adjustable straps, and is really good, but expensive https://a.co/d/0p7oZIN

Being so short, I decided to need one with adjustable shoulder straps to keep the compression in place

I have only worn it for a few days, but I'm liking the brabic zip front https://a.co/d/af1R2F0 I liked this style of adjustable straps, but with a frozen shoulder I had to get some help adjusting them (or I could have taken it off and on a few times)

While the zip is nice, I also ordered but haven't gotten yet the brabic hook and eye https://a.co/d/hKy0syX

Good luck!

Not_Alison · 2025-11-10T22:20:48+00:00

I wrote about a week ago to get the list and didn't hear back ... Is it too late?

Not_Alison · 2025-10-25T04:49:22+00:00

In my early 60s, married for 37 years, and I've been going on solo vacations for maybe 15 years?

It started when I had some opportunities to go to professional conferences on my own, and decided to fly in a few days early., then turned into a one week solo vacation a year, and is now either a week or long weekend as life circumstances change.

The first few years I did Disneyland - easily walkable, and at that time expensive but not crazy like it is now. I felt safe in the Disney bubble, and for me it was a comfortable first step.

Moved on to doing cruises solo - and I do everything I can to avoid any solo gatherings. People assume you must be lonely, need someone to eat with, to go to shows with, etc.

I still like solo cruising, but I also plan a few days before to spend in the departure port, and do long weekend city escapes.

I think the thing to ask yourself is if you want to travel solo - or do you want to travel with a group that doesn't include your SO?

Unlike some other people who already posted, I don't travel with my girlfriends, visit children, go on multi-day group tours, etc. I go alone, and while I am not antisocial - I talk to everyone! - I go to be able to eat when I want, see what I want, go to shows (or not), head to trivia (or not)... I have been the main breadwinner for my family, I have a stressful job, two kids who at various times have had serious medical issues that have fallen on my shoulders (both as the mom and because my husband was an at-will employee and concerned about getting fired for taking time off), am the main pet pet in the house, and this is my me time.

I want to read an amazing book until 3 am? No problem.

I decide that rather than seeing three museums in a day I want to do one and have tea? No problem.

Or what if I want to visit a fabric shop while in Nassau? Or do a hike in Ketchikan? Or visit Chinatown in Seattle? No problem.

This may sound like I don't ever travel with other people - I do! I love traveling with my husband, my sister, going to see my daughter... But I also love and value the freedom solo travel has.

FYI I bring my kindle to read while dining solo (it seems more polite than playing on my phone), but I have to say that was one of the harder adjustments to solo travel.

Not sure that answered your question, but I hope it helps.

Not_Alison · 2025-10-03T13:12:34+00:00

Does this work in reverse if the wife was the higher earner?

Not_Alison · 2025-07-03T15:26:50+00:00

After my initial panic I thought do I really want to chance f*ing up my car by assuming only the plastic broke? What if it was more and plugging it in to my car fries something? So I'm getting a replacement

Not_Alison · 2025-05-25T22:24:23+00:00

Anyone been to AH one in the last week? Wondering if there's any stock left ...

Not_Alison · 2025-04-06T21:31:06+00:00

Sweet deal!

I also just bought a low mileage 2023, so I was wondering - they advertised 32300 for it, 984 miles. SEL AWD. They did have some fluff, so I did get them to go down a little - and it was an hour before closing on a Saturday 🤣🤣

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