Yes, those prices are ridiculous. Thanks for the tip to check the rates right before leaving. It would be be great if we get a good deal and they had some sort of shuttle service. And yes, it would be even greater if we were all there at the same time. :D :grouphug: Will consider it if we get a good deal a week or so before. Hopefully we will. :)

Thanks for the reminder. :D

Carrie, I'm so sorry. :grouphug: You're doing the right things and are reading good books. I haven't read the 2nd one, but I love the first one. Absolutely love it. Full of practical advice and most of all, full of hope. You're also taking some very good supplements. I like what he says here: We all carry cancer cells in us. But we all have natural defenses that generally prevent these cells from turning into an aggressive disease. These include our immune system, the part of our biology that controls and reduces inflammation, and the foods that reduce the growth of new blood vessels needed by developing tumors. In the West, one out of three people will develop cancer. But two-thirds will not. For these people, their natural defenses will have kept cancer at bay. It’s essential for me to learn how to strengthen these defenses. We can all create an anticancer biology for ourselves through the choices we make in our lives. GENETIC FALLACY Genes account for at most 15% of cancers, almost all the rest is due to diet and lifestyle factors. A landmark New England Journal of Medicine study showed that children adopted at birth by parents who died of cancer before the age of 50 had the cancer risk of their adoptive parents, not of their biological ones. What gets passed on from one generation to the next are cancer-causing habits and environmental exposures, not just cancer-causing genes. This finding indicates that the environment has the principal role in causing common cancers. So, again, at most, genetic factors contribute 15% to our cancer risk. What matters for 85% of cancers is what we do -- or do not do enough of -- with our life. Knowing that genetics are only a minor contribution to cancer helps us realize how much is in our power to help our body be a stronger partner in nourishing life and resisting cancer. Believing that cancer is attributed to genes is a fatalistic idea but believing that cancer can be controlled by nutrition is a far more hopeful idea. :grouphug:

There are so many books that I'd love to read. Too many books, too little time - this one is said to be particularly relevant to this topic. Should I Be Tested for Cancer?

WHEN TO GET A MAMMOGRAPHY If a woman has discovered a lump After the age of 50 or after menopause - when the breast is much less sensitive to radiation – at which point it is best to combine mammography with thermography to get the very best, most accurate information in detecting the earliest possible cancers Just because you have a lump in your breast doesn’t mean you have cancer. Pseudo Lump is breast tissue approaching 1 inch in diameter that has formed into a lump, such as a pocket of dead fat or scar tissue that resulted from trauma caused by surgery or injury. Lumpiness – little bumps that are approximately one-eighth inch in diameter. Harmless and perfectly natural – and has not been linked to later development of breast cancer Cyst – These lumps are fluid-filled sacs that are most common in women between 30 and 55 They feel squishy near the surface Those that are more deeply embedded in breast tissue feel harder Fibroid or Fibroadenoma is a lump ranging from half an inch to 2 ½ inches or larger. A rare cancer occurs in about 1% of all these lumps (usually the larger ones). This type of cancer is relatively harmless because it doesn’t spread. You’ve got plenty of time to look at all your options. Cancer Lump – By the time a cancerous lump is large enough for you to feel, it’s usually grown about half an inch in diameter. If a cancerous lump is much smaller, you won’t feel it. In the early stages, a lump of cancerous cells feels like normal tissue. It will not change with menstrual cycles and is rarely painful. Unless the type of cancer you have is extremely aggressive, you still have time to get information and examine your options. According to a survey published in the British Medical Journal of 27 websites containing information on mammography screening, the following websites garnered a top rating for balanced, unbiased information: National Breast Cancer Coalition: http://www.stopbreastcancer.org Breast Cancer Action: http://www.bcation.org Center For Medical Consumers: http://www.medicalconsumers.org This article is found in various places online.

http://medicalconsumers.org/2001/12/01/a-critical-review-of-all-clinical-trials-shows-that-mammography-screening-could-cause-more-harm-than-good/ Mammography is not the only option. Monthly breast-self examination (BSE) Annual examination by a gynecologist or trained nurse 2:16 estrogen metabolite test BREAST THERMOGRAPHY Relies on a heat-sensing infrared camera to scan for abnormalities Noninvasive (no tissue is exposed to X-rays) Safe Does not involve any of the manipulation or squeezing of the breast that’s part of getting a mammogram - thermography simply requires having a few pictures taken at a distance of several feet Very effective at detecting abnormalities, or changes in tissue, long before mammography or other screening methods could Thermography detects changes (such as estrogen dominance) that may not show up on a mammogram for years. With thermography, one is able to pick up the problem at its earliest and most treatable stage. Breast thermography can find pre-cancerous conditions before a tumor forms. Studies show thermography can indicate a cancer may be forming up to 12 years before any other test can detect any problem. It gives you early warnings long before a tumor forms. The only tumors that are unlikely to show in thermograms are those that are slow-growing and not aggressive. Yet thermography cannot pinpoint the exact location of damaged or cancerous cells, so you still need additional procedures, such as mammography, to determine if an actual tumor is forming or has already formed, or to pinpoint the precise location of an existing abnormality. Another drawback: a lack of uniform regulation in equipment and training for diagnostic technicians—and insurance plans rarely cover its use. The most reliable site helps find a good and reliable center near you • You should be acclimated in the room for at least 15 minutes after disrobing • There should be no draft or cold air on your body • The background color on your thermogram should be black – any other color means that the room is too warm • Your thermogram should be read and signed only by a board-certified health care provider who is licensed to diagnose, trained in breast imaging, and certified by an organization such as the one linked above – if your analysis is not signed, do not accept it

Mammograms squeeze the breasts so hard that encapsulated cancer cells can rupture, causing a dormant cancer to become active and grow. Since mammographic screening was introduced, the incidence of a form of breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS ) has increased by 328%. According to some health practitioners, this compression could cause existing cancer cells to metastasize from the breast site. There has been a large number of slow growing and benign growths, such as DCIS, that are diagnosed as a consequence of a screening mammography. Research has also found a gene, called oncogene AC that is extremely sensitive to even small doses of radiation. A significant percentage of women in the United States have this gene, which could increase their risk of mammography-induced cancer. They estimate that 10,000 AC carriers will die of breast cancer this year due to mammography. Limited in what they can find Mammograms are finding cancers that breast exams may miss, but they’re not finding minute cancers or pre-cancerous conditions. Thermography offers a safer method of evaluating breast tissue for abnormalities way before cancer begins – in time to change the inner environment and prevent breast cancer. Mammograms also carry a high rate of inaccuracy, both positive and negative. In other words, it sounds the alarm for cancer in up to 10 percent of women who don’t really have it, and doesn’t find it in 10 to 30 percent of women who actually do have it. In addition to annual radiation exposure from a screening mammogram, every false-positive mammogram reading often leads to a diagnostic mammogram and even more radiation exposure. Mammograms can only find cancer tumors that have already grown and reached a certain size. Breast cancer in young women is typically more aggressive than breast cancer in older women. This is because younger women who have breast cancer are more likely to have a genetic predisposition to the disease. While it's important to detect any cancer as early as possible, it's vital for women under the age of 50. That's because genetic cancers are often the fastest growing cancers. Most doctors will tell you mammograms are the best way to detect early breast cancer. But, unfortunately, mammograms aren't a reliable way to find small tumors.

RADIATION Mammograms employ low-dose X-rays to examine the breast tissue. The more you expose yourself, the more damage your body endures. The earlier you begin screening mammography, the more radiation exposure you will experience and a high incidence of false-negative (and false-positive) readings because younger women typically have denser breast tissue, which makes accurate mammogram readings more difficult. In sum, routine mammography screening, particularly for younger or pre-menopausal women, may cause more harm than good. The pre-menopausal breast is highly sensitive to radiation, each rad exposure increasing the risk of breast cancer by one percent. This results in a cumulative 10 percent increased risk of breast cancer over ten years of pre-menopausal mammography. These risks are even greater for younger women subject to “baseline screening” The Nordic Cochrane Centre in Denmark found that mammograms may harm 10 times as many women as they help The researchers examined the benefits and negative effects of seven breast cancer screening programs on 500,000 women in the United States, Canada, Scotland and Sweden. The study’s authors found that for every 2,000 women who received mammograms over a 10-year period, only one would have her life prolonged, but 10 would endure unnecessary and potentially harmful treatments. However, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) breast screening program – which provides free mammograms for women over the age of 50 every three years – cited different statistics in defending its program. An NHS statement said the Department of Health’s advisory committee on breast cancer screening had conducted its own evaluation of the program, and found that screening prolonged the lives of five women out of every 2,000 over a 10-year period. A woman’s radiation dose from a typical mammogram is considerably more than from a typical chest X-ray. According to the US Department of Energy, a woman’s radiation dose from a typical mammogram is 2.5 mSv (millisievert or effective dose). By comparison, the effective dose from a chest X-ray is considerably less at 0.1 mSv. Whatever you may be told, refuse routine mammograms, especially if you are pre-menopausal. The x-ray may increase your chances of getting cancer.

Not sure if anyone wants to hear my very long answer. Oh well ... the beauty of the internet is that you can always scroll down and just ignore :). My post will be very long and I do apologize. I have researched and thought about this for a few years. I'm never one to say what others should do or shouldn't do. There are specific things one can eat, take, and do - to hopefully prevent breast cancer. If anyone is interested, I can post those. GOOD BOOKS Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner’s Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer The Breast Cancer Prevention Program by Samuel S. Epstein, MD and David Steinman Your Life In Your Hands : Understanding, Preventing, and Overcoming Breast Cancer by Jane Plant MAMMOGRAMS When a test’s lifesaving benefit has been oversold to the public for over three decades—and the harms downplayed—any suggestions otherwise are often met with a firestorm of anger. To read what is arguably the first honest mammography information for women written by health professionals, go to the Web site of the Nordic Cochrane Centre ) - which also provides free access to the Cochrane review. This is from Peela, and I really hope she doesn't mind the fact that I copied and pasted what she wrote :): “I see the medical establishment as doing many, many amazing and virtually miraculous things in some areas. But I also see them as treating people as rather stupid and everyone the same - as in, all women need to get tested (with various recommendations from their 30s to 40s to 50s, yearly to twice a year), because most women won’t bother to check themselves monthly. There is literature out there showing that monthly checking is superior to all this medical interference, especially because of the radiation that mammograms cause- plus, as stated below, the other inherent dangers in mammograms such as bursting possible tumors, causing them to spread. Biopsies hold similar dangers. Yes....mammograms do catch some cancers. And yes, even doctors accept they also cause some. It's a statistics thing. They are always working with the masses, not individuals. Yet we are all individuals. I am someone who takes responsibility for my own health and I take it seriously. I check myself regularly- I know my own breasts better than any doctor - I know what they feel like intimately. Two years ago I went to my doctor for a women’s wellness check and my doctor reckoned she felt a possible lump. I couldn't feel anything, my husband could not feel anything, and I had to wait for 3 weeks of stress to get a mammogram. There was nothing. I have 43 year old firm breasts. She was not familiar with my breasts. So why would I trust my doctor again when my own intuition, my husband’s intuition, and our own fingers (which is all she used) could detect nothing? These things all feed on fear. And I encourage any woman at all who feel intuitively there might be a problem, to do something about it and not wait one more day....and I also encourage every woman to get REALLY in touch with her own body, and her own breasts. And to eat well and follow cancer prevention strategies. We are not victims here (the medical establishment tends to treat us as if we are)- there is a lot we can do to detect and prevent cancer OURSELVES....but because most women don't do that...we have massive government programs which actually financially benefit a lot of people. And I don’t feel that the individuals who run these programs have bad intentions at all...but I am cynical about the intentions of multi nationals and I am cynical about recommendations that rake in a lot of money and are so general they do not take individuals into account. I am into empowering women. I believe the medical establishment does not do that, generally speaking. We are taught to believe the latest study as fact, even though in 10 years, what is given as fact now may well be discredited completely. For example, there is a lot of info now about the dangers of mobile phone radiation, especially on children, while we have been told for years it is safe- just because there were no long term studies. Same with hormone replacement therapy. The issue isn't really mammogram or no mammogram, to me, because i wouldn’t want to discourage any individual from getting one if she somehow felt it was right for her to do so. The issue to me is whether you take responsibility for your own health, whether you are in tune with your own body, whether you love yourself enough to eat well and exercise, and have a healthy lifestyle...or at least be heading that way. I would rather see women take more responsibility and give up their power a lot less to the medical establishment including their local GP. We all have the internet...we can do the research. Many of us are experts in certain areas because our doctors do not have the time or inclination to research everything and stay up to date. We are disempowered. For some people, getting a mammogram might be a step toward taking some care of themselves, because they normally put themselves last on the list and would not know if their body changed. For others, such as myself, we already take responsibility, and take care, and are in tune and watch our bodies closely. I would not expose my healthy body to radiation unnecessarily, and to me, yearly mammograms in my 40s is very unnecessary when there are other options available. If I feel any possible issue, I will go for an alternative such as a thermogram...before a mammogram...or I might decide to just do a mammogram as a one off to see. It's the cumulative effect of year after year of mammograms I am concerned about, because radiation is not a healthy thing. Prevention is always better, of course, as well. Even doctors are now realizing how much health and lifestyle is involved in cancer. But they still focus on testing because it is something they can do. It is up to each of us to take responsibility and care for ourselves. I would not stress overly about getting any single mammogram. Either do it or don’t...it will most likely NOT be a life and death thing either way. However, I would encourage you not to believe blindly what the doctors tell you, and to eat well even though you smoke, and to look at giving up smoking because that is a huge health risk. You can do it. I would just encourage you to take care of yourself, because you really do deserve it- everyone does- and no one- no doctor, no mammogram, no well-meaning advice- can substitute for genuine self care. We women tend to put ourselves way too low on our list of daily priorities when we should be putting that oxygen masks on ourselves first- feed ourselves well, exercise well, take rest time and self care time as a priority in our lives. These will go a long way towards cancer prevention AND cancer detection. When you get in tune with yourself, you do notice when things change. But I wouldn't also dream of discouraging you from getting a mammogram if you feel it would be a good idea, for you, in your particular situation.”

No time for one of my usual lengthy replies right now. I haven't had one yet. I may not have one until I'm 50 or so. My mother had her first one at the age of 60 or so. I'll write more later and share my research. Not saying what to do. Just what I plan on doing. I would never impose my thoughts as to what others should do. I'm almost 43 and recently had my first breast thermogram. Love those. Also pretty much daily self-exams. Peela and I, are think, are on the same page about this. Get to know your own breasts. Know what feels right. Again, more info later if anyone is interested.

Thanks for your helpful reply. :) Not as flashy as Disney is actually quite appealing. We have no intention of doing Paris Disney, since we've done Disney in Orlando. And besides, there are other things we'd much prefer to do in Paris, particularly since our dc have never been there before. The rental car might be a pain, since we weren't planning on that. But not impossible. Yes, we're staying in Paris. Will look into transportation options. The fees for Parc Asterix, I think, have gone up ... if they're as high as I think they are, I'm not too sure that we'll go. Something to think about.

Very good advice. Personally, I prefer to avoid soy in supplements, and pretty much in anything. Soy is controversial. Some eat good sources of it - non-GMO, etc. I prefer not to. I ate a lot of good-quality tofu, soy milk, edamame, etc. before having a thermogram a few months ago. They were concerned about my borderline levels of estrogen. They showed me pictures of how soy can affect breast estrogen levels.

Also saw the recipe here - a complicated version and a less complicated version. :)

MAITAKE Helpful for respiratory problems, poor circulation, liver support, weakness, exhaustion, and to strengthen the life force (Chi) Lowers cholesterol and increases excretion of bile, a substance we need to digest fats – thereby helping fat digestion Anti-tumor properties Supports immune system Blood-sugar balancing properties Cancer-fighting properties CORDYCEPS Excellent for anyone over the age of 40 Regulates immunity Helps with both immune and autoimmune disorders – diabetes, lupus, cancer Increases energy Helps you recover more quickly after exercising Helps with high cholesterol, high triglycerides Helpful for frequent colds, bronchitis, asthma, flu Helpful for irregular heartbeat, arrthymias (heart palpitations) – cordyceps is a valuable nutrient whether you have heart disease or want to prevent it Helpful for kidney failure Cordyceps is an adaptogen – which means that it helps regulate and stimulate your body’s functions You can buy Cordyceps alone or in combination with other medicinal mushrooms in most health food stores. Plain cordyceps is more expensive than a combination product For maintenance, take 1 capsule of mushrooms that includes Cordyceps twice a day If you have problems, you want to correct, you can take as much as 4-6 capsules twice a day for at least a few months. Look for a formula that combines the immune-boosting and anticancer properties of reishi mushrooms, the blood-sugar balancing and cancer-fighting properties of the maitake mushrooms, and the cholesterol-lowering abilities of the shiitakes—talk about a trifecta. Fungi Perfecti or Mycophyto Complex I read this a few years ago and thought to share. You're definitely on the right track. :) 3 Most Important Supplements Fish oil Take a good brand such as Carlson’s or Nordic Naturals. Fish Oil is essential for healthy skin, reducing inflammation in the body in check, which helps prevent degenerative diseases and cancers. So many health problems are due to inflammation in the body. Fish Oils also contain properties that helps reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. It helps make beneficial HDL cholesterol Vitamin D3 If you're under 50, take at least 2,000 IU per day. If you're 50 or over, take at least 5,000 IU per day of vitamin D3. Always take your vitamin D with a fat-containing meal to ensure absorption. Your need for vitamin D3 is affected by age, skin color, and the severity of any deficiency. Vitamin D3 is the like the Vitamin C of before. It helps everything – your bones, your emotional well-being, your mind; and it even helps prevent cancer. Mushroom extract Look for a formula that combines the immune-boosting and anticancer properties of reishi mushrooms, the blood-sugar balancing and cancer-fighting properties of the maitake mushrooms, and the cholesterol-lowering abilities of the shiitakes—talk about a trifecta. I like Fungi Perfecti.

SHIITAKE Improves stamina and may help to fight cancer Enhances effect of chemotherapy and radiation while removing toxic debris left in the aftermath – cancer patients on chemotherapy were dramatically less fatigued after using this formula; when they stopped taking it, their fatigue returned Strengthen immune system Act as anti-tumor agents while destroying small tumors, often preventing them from growing into dangerous cancers Increase resistance to stress Enhances overall health May also help fight hepatitis-C, Candida, bronchial inflammation including asthma, environmental allergies, and frequent colds and flu Cholesterol-lowering properties You can buy a pound of dried shiitake mushrooms at an Oriental market and soak a handful of them in warm water until they’re soft. Add slices of them to a stir-fried dish or soup. Don’t throw away the water they’re soaked in. If you like, you can freeze this mushroom-water in ice-cube trays and add some to soups and sauces. REISHI Strengthen immune system by increasing white blood cells and cells that fight tumors Specifically help the lungs by regenerating lung tissue Prevents bronchitis Strengthens adrenal glands (glands that handle all types of stress) – very effective for nervous and anxious people who suffer from adrenal exhaustion Anti-viral effects Anti-cancer properties Widely used in cancer treatment Protects against radiation and helpful as part of any cancer protection plan Great feelings of "well being" and spiritual calm Assists immune system health Reishi Mushroom tea (two to three cups) or Reishi mycelium powder in capsules (2500-5000 mg)

MUSHROOM EXTRACT - dh and I take this. Fungi Perfect has many different types. Here's the info I have on mushroom extract. ALWAYS BUY MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS GROWN UNDER STRICT CONDITIONS FROM REPUTABLE COMPANIES LOWERS CANCER RISK Eating mushrooms and drinking green tea daily dramatically lowers the risk of developing breast cancer. Australian researchers from the University of Perth compared the diets and lifestyles of more than 2000 women who attended a breast clinic in China. Working with detailed registers of their consumption of a variety of foods, they observed that, all other factors being equal, women who consumed an average of more than 10 g of fresh mushrooms every day had 64% less risk of developing breast cancer than those who did not eat mushrooms. Those who ate 4 g of dried mushrooms saw their risk diminish by 47%. When consumption of green tea was added (more than 1g of tea-leaves infused per day), the protective effect of the two factors combined reached 89%! Japanese farmers who have a large consumption of these mushrooms are up to half as likely to develop stomach cancer (which is frequently observed in Japan) as people who do not eat them. Several large cancer centers in Japan now systematically deliver standardized extracts of these mushrooms to accompany chemotherapy treatments. Japanese researchers have observed that patients who receive these mushroom extracts see the number and activity of their white blood-cells increase sharply, including in the interior of the actual tumor. At Kyushu university researchers have observed that when chemotherapy is accompanied or followed by consumption of these mushrooms in patients suffering from colon cancer, they considerably extend the patient’s survival. Although the effects of mushrooms on cancer were already partially known, what is surprising in this study is their potentialization through the consumption of green tea. The principle of the synergy of different food products is a constant feature when we explore the action of our natural defense system against cancer. BOOSTS IMMUNITY If you suffer from bouts of bronchitis, pneumonia, severe colds and flu, or just have a severely weakened immune system, Cordyceps and Shiitake mushrooms really help. They stimulate the immune system and strengthen the lungs. By taking a mushroom formula morning and evening, you will greatly boost your immunity DETOX Medicinal mushrooms are one of nature’s best detoxifiers. They act like sponges, absorbing and removing toxins from chemotherapy agents, pharmaceutical drugs, and heavy metals, including mercury. Avoid mushrooms containing heavy metals or other contaminants, especially some grown in China. Be sure that any medicinal mushrooms you buy are organically grown with water tested for heavy metals.

Cancer is always a concern, since we all have cancer cells in our bodies. Does not mean that we'll all get cancer, we just happen to have the cells. 1 out of 3 get cancer, but that means that 2 out of 3 won't. Never tried MCP, but have read wonderful things about it. PectaSoll is a form of Modified Citrus Pectin and works wonders for all cancers. It’s the best supplement for any new cancer patient. It works wonders in patients with breast and prostate cancers – it’s the first supplement suggested by some for any new cancer patient. It can’t hurt you and could give you remarkable results. MCP can travel into the bloodstream and target cancer cells – by preventing cancer cells from clustering, MCP stops cancer from spreading It also stops new blood vessels –which deliver cancer’s food supply – from forming. Without food, cancer cells starve to death. There’s a particularly close relationship between breast and prostate cancers. The treatment that works for one frequently works for another. MCP: • Reduces the size or growth of primary tumors • Prevents or slows metastasis • Prevents or slows angiogenesis • For detox: to reduce heavy metal load • Before a biopsy when cancer is suspected, to reduce chance of metastasis You may want to consider using MCP if you have had cancer and are concerned about having a relapse. You can use MCP safely along with other cancer treatments, including chemo. There are no known contraindications. If cancer runs in your family, or if cancer is prevalent in the area where you live, consider MCP. If you live in an area that’s heavily sprayed with pesticides and insecticides, you can protect yourself against the many environmental pollutants that have been associated with cancer by taking MCP. Not all MCP products are alike. Some don’t work very well, if at all. Regular apple or citrus pectins are really bulking agents and won’t stop breast cancer. It could stop colon cancer, but that’s all. Unless MCP can get through your intestines, it can’t fight cancer. A high-quality MCP has uniform molecules between 10,000 and 20,000 daltons. Also, the only form of MCP that was found to work in clinical studies has a low degree of esterification – 10% or less. For serious conditions, take 5 grams, 3 times a day. For prevention, or for long-time exposure to toxins, begin with the full amount and then reduce it to 3-5 grams a day after the first month. It’s best to take MCP in divided doses and not just once a day to keep it circulating in your bloodstream. Get the powder rather than the capsules to save money. It’s less expensive, dissolves well in water, and tastes just fine. Use the capsules for convenience when you travel.

We recently started these books and like them very much. If that link, doesn't work, try this one.

I had no idea that there was even such a place. Now the entire family is very excited. :D The kids and dh are huge Asterix fans (as well as Tintin, but more Asterix). If you have any tips or info on this Parc, do please share. If not, I'll just search online? Is it hard to get to from Paris?

Recipe! :D We need a recipe. Are they hard to make? They look complicated.

Okay, that's just not fair :lol:. First of all, they don't have those here. Secondly, I'm on a diet ... :glare: Oh, my ... wow. Off to copy and paste. :D

:lol: Thanks for making us feel better. I'll try to remember that next time :lol: :grouphug:.

Really? I had no idea ... well, I hope don't disappoint. Recommending books to others often worries me, since books are so very subjective ;). The other one (and I didn't realize that he'd written more than one) that I was thinking of was this one. Happy reading :grouphug:. ETA: Off to go and look into his other books. :)

Peela, you're so right. As always ;). I'm so glad and grateful to know you now, much better, hopefully than a bar of soap. :D :lol: :grouphug: I loved this one. I liked his other one even more, but then again, as dh reminds me, I'm very biased. Sorry. Can't help it. :)

Me too ... and I'm on the hcg diet :glare:. Who says I can't dream about it? A friend from Puerto Rico often brings a Guava Jelly Roll for us. I LOVE them. I need to start making these myself. Anything guava flavored, I absolutely love and you're living in the perfect place for them also. :D