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You know Diane, I've been absent on here as well for awhile just taking a break, reading but not posting. But I joined this site in 2007 just after my diagnosis and surgery. It was really my lifeline meeting friends who were also walking in these shoes. Asking questions and getting answers. Now it almost feels like a homecoming for me. Hopefully a few of the other senior members will come on home as well. I have to go to the post office and I have been trying to avoid that for the last month ! The last time I was there I was taking some cold medication. Well I had registered mail so I went to the counter and the lady gave me my envelope. I turned and began walking toward the door and was looking at the envelope trying to figure out what it was. Well I guess with the medication ( my excuse ) and not paying attention, I walked into the glass wall !!!! My ball cap fell off and I heard the lady at the counter say " Oh my. " I just picked up my cap and hurried out. Well guess I gotto go back and face the music. LOL

Morning folks Mr. Byrne, so nice of you to give us a lesson on Scottish words. No idea of what they mean though...I have enough trouble with English. LOL Eric you definitely lead a busy lifestyle. I think you must be busier now than when you were working full time. The Proclaimers. Didn't they sing a song called " 500 miles " ? It is getting cooler here for sure. Had to scrape the frost off the wndshield this morning. Too early for that. Well it is Thanksgiving this weekend. So turkey it will be. Any plans for the weekend Diane ? I am sure there must be a few of the senior members that are reading but not posting. How about Ginnyde ? Fillise ? Muriel ?

LOL Diane I didn't even know there was a dictionary of Newfoundland English. I know the rest of Canada does think that Newfoundland has it's own language !!! I think mauzy is an old English word. Maybe Eric is familiar with it.

Hey folks Well it is a dreary,rainly old day here. Only +1c so it is bordering on the white stuff. We would use an old saying and call this a mausy old day. Too wet to do anything outside so guess I will have to do some work. Diane I haven't heard of any lighthouses back my way that were used as final resting places, at least not official resting places. LOL Where are all the regulars ? Not even Randy or Katie around. Lots of viewers so maybe someone will chime in.

Well it was a really nice fall day on the farm yesterday and today.....rain. We do not need rain now for the hay fields, dugouts, etc. so it just messes up a nice day I think. Hey Diane. You will have to tell me more about your colt training. I can definitely use the tips. LOL It will probably just end up being a pet and expensive lawnmower ! Companion for my other horse. Reading your story about visiting the coast and touring lighthouses brought back memories. I grew up on an island off the east coast of Canada. The Atlantic ocean was our playground. We had a really nice big lighthouse in my hometown but eventually all the lighthouses were automated. You still hear stories about the days of lighthouse keeper's. Like you Diane, I don't like seeing summer end but I think fall is my favorite season. I have a lot of poplar tree's on my land and with the leaves changing color and falling is nice. Can't beat going for a walk in the woods on a crisp fall morning.

Hey folks. Thought I would open up the air today. Great morning on the farm. frost on the ground, sun just peaking over the horizon, and a few leaves falling. Think fall is on the way. Time to get the rest of the vegetables out of the garden and the greenhouse cleaned out for the winter. How are things where you are ?

Hey Eric Great to see the air opened today. Life is still good on the farm Eric. i sold all the cattle when it got to feeling more like a job that a hobby. I kept the horse and 2 Llama's and I'm getting a 6 month old colt next week. That will keep me busy trying to train him....or him training me. LOL So you are a big time photographer now ? Man of many talents. Great to see you are keeping busy and just enjoying life.

Hi there Little late replying but better late than never. Eric, congratulations on hitting that 5 year mark. Everyone keeps talking about that anniversary and it really does take a little weight off your shoulders. Great to see you here Mike. I've missed you turning the light off. Like you I haven't been posting as much either. A few too many losses I think and just needed a break. I still visit almost every day and read the post and then I find myself looking through at some of the friends that were so helpful when I joined in 2007 who are no longer here . Take care.

Hey folks Rained last night so just waiting for everything to dry off before tackling outside chores. The Bay City Rollers were big way back when I was a teenager Eric. I'm sure you remember SATURDAY night.. Have fun Diane. I am sure that these businesses have done their homework and are confident that the local economy can support their stores. From working in management with a City, I've learned that they usually have confidential information which the public is not aware of before they invest in opening a new store.

Sorry ladies but temperatures here are hovering around 32 in the nights now. Maybe we can trade some degree's.

Hi Patty Welcome to this great site. I was diagnosed 5 years ago and joined here shortly after. This site was my lifeline. Members here are very educated on this sibject and are a great bunch for support. I have read alot of Tarceva success stories. You have to be your own best advocate. You do sound like a fighter and don't settle for 99 if 100 is your goal. Take care.

Thanks everyone. I wish everyone could be posting in the good news forum. Muriel I am just giving credit where it is due. I have received alot of support from members here in the last 5 years but you really pushed me to get the chemo. Thank you.

Well this is the " big " day. 5 years ago I was having my upper left lobe removed. For everyone on here reading post looking for hope, Kasey posted yesterday on her 8th anniversay and now my 5th. Like Kasey , I found this site a couple months after my surgery. I knew very little about LC and lived 900 miles from the nearest Oncologist. I asked lots on questions on here and got great answers that helped me so much to make it through. So much support from everyone and some Like sandra, Patti, Judy, etc. are no longer with us. After surgery, My Oncologist told me that I did not need chemo and I asked that question on here. the majority thought that I should fight to get chemo. I have to thank Muriel. She really pushed me to fight for it and I finally got the Oncologist to agree. I had 4 rounds and i really believe that is why I am still NED. So the bottom line is this site may have saved me life ! Thank you

Congratulations Kasey. These milestones mean so much more than birthday's, holiday's, etc. did before being diagnosed.

HeHeHe Thought that I would get a jump on everyone and start Thursday's Air. Thanks to Susan for starting Wednesday's Air. Another busy day planned for tomorrow, er I mean today. Lot's of work to do on the farm preparing for the cold Canadian winter. How about everyone else. What are you doing to prepare for winter ? Missing Bud's fishing tales.

Sorry to read this. My deepest condolences to you and your family Sue.

Hey folks Because of the time difference and busy all day, I only get a chance to post after everyone else has finished for the day. Really nice looking dogs Susan and I agree with giving a shout out to the teachers of handicap kids. They should be appreciated. Busy month for your coming up Diane. i don't have anything in October but celebrated my birthday last Friday and this Friday will be the 5th anniversary since my lobec tomy and still NED. That mean's so much more than my birthday. Katie I will pass along the info on the shutdown but I have no idea what you gave as the reason for it . Can we say computer illiterate !!!! Ha Ha

Hey folks. Great to see the Air started again today. Thanks Diane. What breed is your dog Susan ? I have 3 Retrievers that keep me busy. Eric we do not have your type of indoor bowling here but it sounds like fun. Still getting ready for winter here. Stacking hay bales today. Bought a "well broke" horse last month. She was ridden over 200 hours so far this year by the previous owner. I have been busy and didn't have any time to ride her yet. The previous owner didn't have alot of hay to feed her but I put her in a big pasture and she has been eating as much as she likes. Unfortunately now she has gotten fat and lazy and would prefer not to be ridden. Definitely getting an attitude !!!

Hey folks. Great to see an air being started. Good on you Eric. Congratulations on getting the job at the theater. Sounds like an ideal situation getting paid with the benefits of doing something you enjoy. Fall has already started here and I have about 80 acres of Poplar tree's behind my house that are really changing color. What type of indoor bowling do you do ? I was a certified judge and score keeper for 5 pin. My daughter was ranked # 3 in Canada. Diane I hope you have a great time with your friend at the resort. Sorry to hear that the air hasn't cleared up yet. Sue you are really getting in to the swing of things with the swimming and I'm sure the puppy will keep you busy.

How is everyone today ? Alot of junk post I see. Nice sunny day here. A little cooler in the mornings and no more 24 hour daylight. dark by 10pm and daylight at 6am. My son is hoping to drive here today for a visit and some geese hunting tomorrow. Other than that just finishing hauling hay bales home today then begin fencing on Monday.

Great to see you post mike. Missed you turning out the lights. Diane I never heard that saying before but it definitely sounds true. It is nice to just watch the different personalities of the animals. I think they are more intelligent than some people give them credit for.

May be a little early for Thursday's air but too late for Wednesday. Besides it's Thursday somewhere. I agree with everyone's comments that Judy's passing really did affect everyone and especially the " air " in the JFF forum. She was definitely the backbone of that topic. I had alot of correspondence in the 4+ years that I knew Judy, PM's, email, etc. I know there were times when post to the air's were down but she kept posting daily and was determined to keep it going. Another busy day here and still no time to go horseback riding. Maybe next week. Did take an hour tonight to just go out in the pasture and watch the young calves. A friend of mine that passed away this spring would spend hours just sitting on a hay bale and watching the calves play. Sometimes it's nice to just enjoy the simple things.

Great News Susan. Congratulations. Keep repeating those words because they can definitely lift your spirits on a down day.

Congratulations Susan. Another milestone that you have passed. Our milestones seem to change from long term to short term after getting that diagnosis, but each milestone means so much. Let us know when you pass your next milestone.

Hi Patricia I had my upper left lobe removed in Sept. 2007. They were just going to do a resection but in the OR, the surgeon changed his mind and removed the entire upper lobe. I had 4 rounds of adjuvant chemo after surgery. I was staged at 1B and they did not recommend chemo. I argued that I did want it and they finally agreed. But they wrote on my chart that it wasn't recommended and studies did not support my decision. I would certainly recommend it if you have a choice. I am not sure if you will have radiation if they do a resection and remove everything. I do almost as much now as I did prior to surgery. I do not play sports now but that is more to do with COPD than the lobectomy. Take care.