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Started by akmnstr, November 09, 2009, 08:54:52 AM

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Grampa

#15
November 10, 2009, 04:19:33 AM
Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project. 

So I went solo.  -Me

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akmnstr

#16
November 10, 2009, 04:23:08 AM
QuoteAs Zooom mentioned we have gotten very involved with Avon Walk for Breast Cancer; I walked in May in DC and then just finished motocrew in Charlotte, NC a couple weeks ago.  Next year I intend to crew at least DC (Avon and Komen) and Atlanta or Charlotte (same weekend) and possible some others.

After we make it through the treatment we will definitely get involved with the activism associated with this disease.
I have become aware that science is on the brink of many breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.  In maybe 10 years there may be significant changes in treatment.  Too bad we couldn't have put this off until then.  Dolci and Zoom, we appreciate your involvement in the fight.    
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

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ducducgooseme

#17
November 10, 2009, 04:24:32 AM
ak, big ole brotherly hug comin to ya.  Cancer is a horrible horrible thing.  We wish you all the very best.

If you guys ever want a place to escape in the Rockies, my Colorado home and bikes are yours and hers.  Any time.

Good luck
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akmnstr

#18
November 10, 2009, 04:30:11 AM
Quote from: ducducgooseme on November 10, 2009, 04:24:32 AM
ak, big ole brotherly hug comin to ya.  Cancer is a horrible horrible thing.  We wish you all the very best.

If you guys ever want a place to escape in the Rockies, my Colorado home and bikes are yours and hers.  Any time.

Good luck

Wow!  We both ride but she has given it up during her treatment.  We spend many an hour talking about what we will do
when the treatment is over.  Your offer and riding in the Rockies has just been added to the list. 
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

triangleforge

#19
November 10, 2009, 05:36:57 AM
My little sister (funny, even though I'm getting old it's hard to think of her just a year and a half behind me) is in the homestretch of reconstructive surgery after her second fight with this disease. It's been a rough road for her over the past couple of years, but she's shown a toughness that I never even imagined in her.

I love my sister very much, but can only dimly imagine what it's like for you right now. I'll join everyone here in wishing the best for you & her -- and add Northern Arizona to your list of post-recovery "must see, must ride, we've got a friend there" places.

BRAD
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Stella

#20
November 10, 2009, 06:08:34 AM
Quote from: akmnstr on November 10, 2009, 04:30:11 AM
Wow!  We both ride but she has given it up during her treatment.  We spend many an hour talking about what we will do
when the treatment is over.  Your offer and riding in the Rockies has just been added to the list. 

Randimus and I will also co-host!  (DDGM's house may be a little too big and comfy for you.)    ;D

Seriously, we will keep you in our thoughts.  Glad you reached out here â€" clearly terrific people on the board who seriously do care for each other. 

Big hug to you and your wife.  We'll look forward to seeing you both here in the Rockies!
"To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites." ~ Robert Heinlein

Howie

#21
November 10, 2009, 06:42:11 AM
People appear and disappear on the board.  Some I miss some I don't.  I missed your posts.  Both my wife and I send our best wishes.

If you come to NYC our house and spare room are open to you.

akmnstr

#22
November 10, 2009, 07:17:33 AM
Thanks everyone.  We hope to ride with all of you soon.  I'm signing off now; we have appointments at the Cancer center.  We will be there the rest of today and all day tomorrow. 
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

dolci

#23
November 10, 2009, 07:28:21 AM
Quote from: howie on November 10, 2009, 06:42:11 AM

If you come to NYC our house and spare room are open to you.


And if you're headed that way, stop in the Washington, DC are and hang with CAM!  (I've got more than enough room for guests too!)
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DesmoDiva

#24
November 10, 2009, 02:24:40 PM
B and I send big, gentle hugs.

You and your wife will be in our thoughts.

Two of his sisters beat it, I'm sure your wife will too!   [thumbsup]
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akmnstr

#25
November 12, 2009, 05:05:39 AM
We spent the last 2 days at the cancer center which included a session with our surgeon.  We set a date for Dec 1.  After the discussion an what is going to happen we watched a video on the process and taking care of the incision (which will be my job).  It was overwhelming, about like the day we heard the diagnosis.  Wish I could go under the knife for her.   
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

Cloner

#26
November 12, 2009, 05:34:48 AM
My Mother-In-Law was recently told that her breast cancer is terminal.  Her's was caught quite late and had already spread deeply into her lymph system, so she had pretty much no chance when they found it.  My wife is taking her to London soon (a lifetime dream of hers) so that they can share that experience before the cancer takes her. 

+1 on the Caringbridge site.  Jim Calandro, a member of our Ducati community and President of US Desmo, recently had a protracted battle with cancer.  Jim set up a Caringbridge account and used it to tell his thousands of friends what was happening during his treatment, and he says he received endless encouragement from the correspondences he got through the site.  He said it was always good to open his website and realize that he was FAR from alone in his battle, and that lots of folks were pulling for him.  Jim is now in remission....hopefully permanently.

My best wishes and most positive thoughts go out to you, your wife, and your family. 
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

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akmnstr

#27
November 12, 2009, 05:51:15 AM
Quote from: Cloner on November 12, 2009, 05:34:48 AM
My Mother-In-Law was recently told that her breast cancer is terminal.  Her's was caught quite late and had already spread deeply into her lymph system, so she had pretty much no chance when they found it.  My wife is taking her to London soon (a lifetime dream of hers) so that they can share that experience before the cancer takes her. 

+1 on the Caringbridge site.  Jim Calandro, a member of our Ducati community and President of US Desmo, recently had a protracted battle with cancer.  Jim set up a Caringbridge account and used it to tell his thousands of friends what was happening during his treatment, and he says he received endless encouragement from the correspondences he got through the site.  He said it was always good to open his website and realize that he was FAR from alone in his battle, and that lots of folks were pulling for him.  Jim is now in remission....hopefully permanently.

My best wishes and most positive thoughts go out to you, your wife, and your family. 


Cloner,  Sorry to hear about your Mother-In-Law.  I'll check out the Caringbridge site.  I'm planning on taking my wife on
some of those trips that she has been dreaming about and putting off for years; once she completes her treatment. 
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

lauramonster

#28
November 12, 2009, 12:43:17 PM
Mom and sister battled it.  Thanks to research (and money) the technology and treatments get continually better. 

Best of luck to your wife, and anyone on this board battling cancer.

Frickin' snow!

Speedbag

#29
November 12, 2009, 01:03:10 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on November 10, 2009, 04:19:33 AM
squared

Cubed.

As a person who watched a loved one succumb horribly to the Big C, I have big hopes for your wife. Best wishes from me.

Breast cancer and having a kid have got to be the two biggest stressors a woman can face in life. And you can't drown cancer in the sink.
I tend to regard most of humanity as little more than walking talking dilated sphincters. - Rat
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