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Hi Donny,
Didnt know you played acoustic guitar,I also play,I have a Yamaha,like Paul McCartney I play left-handed,would be great if we could get to-gether for a jamming session?I do have to add I am self taught and I dont think I am ready for my public yet,if am not playing my guitar and singing by myself,I will when asked by my friends to bring out my guitar at a party,fully how they always wait until later in the evening after they have had a few drinks,you dont think theres a connection there do you?
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Hi Jim,
Welcome to LCSC,the buddies here will certainly lift your spirits,and even more so as you get to know them.Your mail casts my mind back to Oct 2008,and brings back to me vividly all the difficulties that me and my family encountered.Your dads situation,including dx,treatments and emotions just about mirrors my own experience.The psychological effects of cancer is the most difficult to face,its effect on me was disturbed sleeping patterns,anxiety and depression,it is a wretched time for your dad and the family,facing an uncertain future.
Now take that first paragraph and kick it into touch,because your dad has believe it or not,moved into paragraph two.This paragraph is altogether much brighter than the last one.First you concentrate on the living and not the dying,and remember the old saying cancer is a word and not a sentence.Iam a 18 month survivor,which is chicken feed to the other buddies on this site.Spend some time reading the other buddies survivor stories,stagings and treatments,they are just amazing,and you will begin to realize that your dad and I are relatively "Lucky".
I have been back at work now for over a year,my anxieties and depression are gone.I am the same person I was before my dx.I am full of life,health,energy,optomism and last but not least-full of fun.Please pass on to your Dad, my good wishes, and my hope he can come on line, and meet his fellow buddies.
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Hi Judy,
OOOPS,sorry I didnt think you would be up by the time I came home from ABC,I should have checked!!.Never mind the readers can have twice the fun,and half the excuse for not adding their airs,maybe this could be a real busy day online-anyway what on earth are you up so early for?
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Hi Jim,
Sorry to hear about your dads eating problems,I did lose over a stone in weight following my dx and lobectomy,but I think this was more due to anxiety,must add though since my last treatment over a year ago I am now a stone heavier than my "normal" weight.Iam not aware of any other persons having eating problems following a lobectomy,maybe you could contact the doctors on cancergrace for an answer,or consult with your G.P.
Can you pass on to your father my good wishes,and hope can join our extended family.
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Good Morning Everyone,
Well should really say good afternoon,as it is now here in Scotland,was a bit rushed this morning trying to get ready for ABC,so left morning air until I came home.
Weather here taken a turn for the worse,was hoping to sit out today and read the Sunday papers,however its very overcast and cold looks like we are in for some rain.Stephanie,you had sun,rainbows and thunder all in one day?when did you move to Scotland?.
Well the Icelandic Volcano has left my neighbours and friends Irene and Jim stranded in Tenerife (an island off Spain)goodness knows when they will get home-can you imagine the horror of being standed on a sunny holiday isle and not being able to get back home for work on time-dreadful.
Nothing much to report to-day,I must say that I have really enjoyed my stint in the dawn chorus chair-but all good things must come to an end-though I will continue to put my tuppence worth in when I come home from work in the evening.
Well in the words of an ancient Scottish saying,
Hasta Lavista (I think?)
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Hi Joppette,
Yes my posh title is Senior Lecturer in Design and Construction,my teaching committment is 15hrs per week,delivering such subjects as technical drawing,building science,mechanics,maths and theory,the remaining time I spend in administration,helping to run the School.
You like Scottish sayings?How about one of my favourites,which I wish for you "Lang may yer lum reek"
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Good Morning Everyone,
Grey overcast sky this morning and chilly too,back to wearing my winter wooly jumpers,still free of Iceland volcanic fallout,thank goodness.Didnt get to do the gardening yesterday too many other distactions came along.I am sporting my new haircut,the hairdresser asked me how I wanted it cut,I replied just tidy it up a bit,and get rid of the grey ones,he repied,you want me to shave your head?- cheeky monkey.Well almost time to shed the casual gear and back to the shirt and tie on Monday.
Hi Stephanie I hope you enjoyed your building site tour yesterday,thanks for your attachment showing the buildings they look stunning and a great asset to Seattle.I have heard of Bill Gates philanthropy but his contribution towards the construction costs is amazing,and the aims of his foundation certainly restores your faith in human nature.We have many fine buildings in Scotland which were funded by Andrew Carnagie who by comparision to Bill
Gates spent similar ammounts on charities,though apparently he was a real nasty person towards the workforce who created his wealth.
Bud,My job isnt all plain sailing,try teaching a group of young adults between 16 and 20 years old,and I will bet you would agree, these holidays are absolutely necessary to keep your sanity.
Bye for now.
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Hi Stephanie,
Sure, Garibaldi biscuits are very common here and I love them,would have thought raisins are in the recipe although my wife thinks the opposite-take your pick,anyway whats the New Gate Foundation?I really must migrate to America to keep up to speed.
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Hi,
Thanks for the laughs I got from your blog,my first encounter
with hospital gowns,I put it on with the opening at the front,with half the tiers missing,doing nothing much for my modesty,a passing nurse spotted me and in a fit of giggles,instucted me to reverse the gown and then put on the provided dressing gown.
Would be nice to be kept informed of your progress,pleasure to meet you-best wishes.
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Good Morning Everyone,
Bit late this morning,11.15am,great morning here,sun splitting the trees not a cloud in sight.What a stooshie over the Icelandic volcano eruption,well it seems the high atmosphere dust has passed Airdrie by,Just to confirm I ran my finger over my cars roof first thing this morning,only thing on it was some condensation.
Since it is such a nice morning I am going to give the grass its first cut of the season,fork over the borders,then to B&Q to buy some bedding plants,must get a haircut before going back to work on Monday,its a shame my holiday is just about over-these days just fly in dont they?Youll get a bit of a break from me,for a while -who said hooray in the background?-however I will be back with a vengence during my two months holidays in July and August.
Judy hope you have recovered well from your chemo,was it a one off cycle?
Bruce I must have missed your conference at the castle notice,anyway enjoy yourself.
Bud what a time of it you had with your bad reaction to your chemo drugs,never knew such things can happen,glad you had a good recovery,makes you think though.
Judy I enjoy the bird life here as well,we get quite a variety,most of the birds in my garden are resident,they include,magpies,blackbirds,mistle and songthrushes,blue and great tits,redstarts,robins and wrens to name a few,just so relaxing sitting in the garden at this time of the year,listening to their different songs.
Beatlemike concur with your thoughts at night being magnified,my worst time was just on wakening,to realise my cancer was not a dream,always got up then get active just to break the negative thoughts spell.Thankfully with the passage of time this type of thinking is almost gone.
Ann Iam intrigued to hear about the Vietnam Moving Wall,never heard of this before,it sounds like a fitting tribute to all the soldiers fought in that war-well done you for your support of the event,your menu is mouthwatering and only $5,can you send some over?anyway what are Legion Riders and SOS?
Have a great day everyone.
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Hi Ned,
Great to hear from you,so pleased you are recovering well from the hernia op and the chemo.
Nope, we dont do a "Tax Day"? day here and better off for it methinks.33rd anniversary,congradulations,have a real nice time with your wife and son when you celebrate it at the weekend,what do you mean you wont make your golden wedding anniversary?Ned its only 17 years away,anyway your just a kid in the married stakes,my 38th anniversary is this 2nd of September.Similar story with my young sister Irene,sitting on a busy public bus,with her young son Craig,he pointed out a passing church and said"Is that the church you and dad are going to be married?"
Lovely blue cloudless sky tonight,looking forward to another beautiful sunset,some years ago I took two French friends to see Loch Lomond,we arrived at a place on the east side of the Loch,called Rowardennen,the sight was magnificant,the hills,blue water and forests,the sun was setting behind Ben Lomond,I was so proud of them seeing some of Scotland at its best, when Jean-Pierre and Philippe turned round to me and say-"Ah-Eric it is very nice-but where is the Fish and Chips Shop?"
Bye for now.
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Hi Van,
You have been through the wars,hopefully the worst is now in the past,you sound great despite your problems,I do hope your test results go well for you,please keep us up to date on your progress-all the very best.
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Hiya Bruce,
Good to see you up and about,Iam afraid the sun didnt break through,just heard on the news about the Iceland volcano eruption,all airline traffic in the UK being shut down for the next few hours,until the high atmosphere dust cloud disappears,its currently drifting down towards Scotland,I hear the Shetlanders are getting the smell of sulphur in the air,they say it may have an effect on people suffering from asthma sufferers,I am taking no chances,staying indoors with windows closed.I am just having a break from my DIY,dismantled the admirals cabin bed,wardrobe and carpet and underlay and put them in the skip,kept the computer desk,drawer unit and chair,now to strip the wallpaper,had to stop briefly to draw back my breath,but Iam OK.Do kinda enjoy doing this kind of work though-see you soon.
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Hi Judy.
You have answered my question, found your current health status in the other forum "Listening to myself talking"Speak to you later.
Eric xxxx
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Good Morning Everyone,
This morning again,as yesterday,grey overcast skies,decided yesterday as my holiday is coming to a close, to get back to the bedroom makeover,before I started,Sally asked me to go to the supermarket to pick up some groceries-what is it with her fabric conditioner,seems to get a bottle every day I think she must be drinking it?.Anyway having pushed the trolly around the store for over an hour trying to find where everything is,I emerged from the store and miracles of miracles,the grey overcast skies were gone,replaced by a cloudless blue sky and the sun beating down on me.Well DIY I always relegate to dull and wet days-I can also tell Sally about my borderline osteoporosis and my clinical need to get as much Vitamin D as I can from sunshine.So yesterday was spent in the garden relaxing in a lounger,reading the book I picked up from the supermarket shelf,Patrick Swayzes autobiography "The time of my life"was this a way to spend a day?Dont tell Sally but I also sneaked out a wee dram of Whyte and MacKay and AMERICAN Ginger Ale-delicious.Well that was yesterday, its back to DIY to-day unless that old sun can break through the clouds again?
Judy glad you had such a nice evening meal out with your friends,every time I read your mail,they evoke the image in me of being on a permanent holiday,in a wonderful sunny environment,surrounded by orchids,humming birds and mutton snappers,book my ticket I think I will join you.I echo your best wishes to Ned,hope he recovers well and be back online soon.Seems I have missed a thread concerning your health Judy,are you currently receiving treatment?
Michigan Judy -Good Morning to you-have you been having a sore time of it?good to hear your doctors optimism in getting to the root cause of your muscle problem,hope he can also find an effective remedy-take it easy in the meantime.
Great story about the little girl lost in the woods,being found safe and well any chance of telling me the story? thanks.
You know something ,the clouds in the sky are beginning to break up,blue sky is keeking through the holes in the clouds,could it be the sun is returning? Whatever you are doing to-day,have a good one.
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Hi,
Sorry to read how difficult you are finding life just now,this being compounded by the enevitable changes that happen in life-your son moving out of the family home to get married.
We all have suffered the loss of prehaps parents,relatives or friends,but it is clearly much more difficult to lose a husband or wife,and it is beyond my imagination,what you are going through I can only guess.
I wish I had the wisdom with the use of typed words that could help you through this difficult time,but I can be here to support you in any way I can,when you mail in.
I would ask you to spend some time on thinking things that would make you happy,the old saying "You are not losing a son but gaining a daughter"comes to my mind,they will visit,and maybe in the not too distant future,present you with a grandchild.I hated being alone in my home following my dx,had to get out and socialise,also getting back to work helped me enormously,sitting at home alone on magnified my depression,by sitting imagining all sorts of doom and gloom situations that my cancer may bring.That is thankfully gone,I am back into life and thoroughly enjoying myself,and if through my own experience of life,I can help someone I will.
God Bless,
Eric xxxx
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Wakey,Wakey Everyone,
Its 9.45am here in Bonnie Scotland,sun is still hiding behind grey overcast skies,however it is warm and dry and no winds blowing.
Visit to my G.P.yesterday went quite well,CT Scan report is definately not good etiquette here,she questioned me politely,why I felt the need to self finance one,but she did make it plain that unprescribed scans can raise more problems than they solve.However she did prescribe Adcal-D3 for the borderline osteoporosis that had shown up in the scan.
Afternoons appointment with my oncologist and lung nurse present,I passed to her my report and a cdrom with my pics in it,she didnt have any prior notice of my scan,but she did read the report,but did not review the cdrom.Again my need for a CT Scan went down like a lead baloon,basically here is treatments prescribed are strictly evidence based results,so CT scans are only used for Colon cancers where there is definate proof of patient benefits.It is good common practice here that the medical team from all branches get to-gether every Tuesday to discuss their patients progress and collectively descide on the next course of treatment,my onc says she will present my report and cdrom to the group when my review comes up in their discussion,she would contact me afterwards,cant be fairer than that,can you?
Bud-Iam getting close-found Fort Worth,Granbury,Alvarado and Waco,I think I will get my prescription glasses checked,this Atlas game is great fun,the number of songs that come into my head reading it like-"Show me the road to Amarillo" and "Iam a linesman for the county-yes Iam singing it as I type-and I drive the main roads,looking in the sun for another overload,Yes Wichita Linesman,I really like Glen Campbell ,maybe its the name?.Hey,thanks for the doggie pics,brought a big Aw and a smile to my chops.
Stephanie-Would I fool with you? Well I did yesterday,what I really thought was Qi Gong was a chinese restaurant and that moving clouds,was about dispersing a depression,or I am fooling you now?
Have a great day everyone,bye.
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Hi Judy,
I posted a mail to you,asking where Michigan was,I forgot which forum,I asked if it was anywhere near Lake Erie,which I had remembered from my schooldays,it was one of the Great lakes,the other I remembered was Lake Superior,I just forgot Chicago was on Lake Michigan,where has my memory gone,enjoy reading your postings.
Hope things are going well for you,
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Hi Ned,
Your memory and perception is better than mine,I did bring some dishes and glasses into the kitchen and intruded on them, caught them in full embrace,didnt know where to look,mumbled my apologies and left,could you not have warned me beforehand?.Would love to have a son-in-law,Chris is such a nice kid,they compliment each other,although she has accepted a job in North Italy for six weeks minimum,teaching English to young Italians from the end of May,its in some kind of summer camp system similar to America.I asked her about Chris feeling maybe a bit abondoned,and she said,well if he is here when I get back-fine,if not?.She can be hard to figure out.Lesson 2 Ned,the next page,gosh I wish I could sent it to you,but that will probably be about Lesson 8.However its title is-Software And OS. showing a classy intro page,the next page is an index,covering such topics as What is Software,examples of software,operating systems,GUI?,folders,how to create etc,blooming heck,says after Lesson 3,he is going to give me a test covering all the work covered so far,gosh I feel I am back at college,I may have to call on you Ned to help me cheat,sorry clear up a few ambiguities.
Ned I do wish you well for your last chemo session,and hear from you soon-take care.
Eric.
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Hi Ann,
brilliant as ever- lang may yer lum reek.
Eric xxxx
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Hi Everyone,
I am getting a education from you lot,Judy "Bottlebrush Tree"What on Gods Earth? and your Mutton Snapper?
Bud I thought everything is bigger in Texas?I am trying to find your location in my Times Atlas,Crowely only appears in the index in LA,Tried Lakes Fork and Granbury- nope,ok I give in, give me a clue,N,S,W or E from Dallas?Will, stunning photos guess you work on the rigs in the Gulf? have you been on the North Sea ones?
Stephanie,thanks for all your emails I really enjoy reading them,re-"I went to Qi Gong and pushed some clouds around" correct me if I am wrong,but this is obviously this is a reference to a mountain range in Cambodia,that you climbed-pushing the clouds about at the summit-Iam I correct?.Maybe you hurt your elbow during the climb,hope it gets better soon to get back to the sink-poor hubby!.
See you soon-Bye.
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Good Morning Everyone,
Aw,the suns gone,gray overcast sky,still its warm and dry,yesterdays weather made second page in the newspapers here,65 degrees,which was on par with Spain,this global warming must be true.
Had a great day with my wife,daughter and her boyfriend,he is so polite didnt even critcise my for not doing Lesson 2.He helped me get the table and chairs (and parasol)out of the garage and set them in the back garden,Jen and Chris prepared the al-fresco lunch and even cleared up and did the dishes-despite my vigorous attempts to dissuade them-leave them I shouted from my chair-Sally will get them later when you have gone.Wonder why she drew me a nasty look?
Just going to the docs now 10.10am appointment,then an appointment with my oncologist at 1.35pm to discuss my CT Scan results and anything else he wishes to raise.Hope it all goes well catch you up later,have a really nice day
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Great news for you and us-Best Wishes
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Hi Will,
I am relatively new here,and have missed your previous mailings,I have found your message very thought provoking,and have
mentally re-drafted my reply to you several times,hopefully I can now justify my response to you.First I meet with my oncologist to-morrow pm,to discuss my CT Scan,hopefully nothing too serious eg "Mildly enlarged lymph nodes" "In the thyriod there are some structural changes".
You have now reached the point,where I think concerns all of us here,"What if my next scan shows up a hot spot?",how can one mentally prepare for that possibility?Probably with frustration ,anger and fear,there is a paradox with lung cancer,in that you feel full of health,and yet there exists a microscopic little *********** who wants to step in and spoil the party.
I appreciate this site for different reasons,including developing friendships with people with vastly different backgrounds,believe systems and cultures to my own.To learn about their life experiences,the places they live.To benefit from their cancer experiences in coping with my own.To give and receive support when required.
Your summation regarding "Consoling Words" is to me" beauty is in the eyes of the beholder".In one respect I think you are right that even in the strong bond of love between a husband and wife,the cancer patient can still feel they are on their own.Maybe its not to do with your feelings that are important when you pass on "consoling words"but more to do with the effect that your words have on the reciprocant,Ihope you can appreciate my remarks are well intentioned.Will,its a real pleasure to meet you,I wish you well in your physical and mental fight against this common enemy.I look forward to your future mails.
God Bless,
Eric.
Dahknee's puppy
in SHARE YOUR LUNG CANCER STORY
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Hi Donny,
Yes Its me again always turning up like a bad penny,your puppy is lovely-what breed is it?We owned a Cocker Spaniel-Sam,was bought for my daughter,but he decided to adopt me,sadly we lost him last year,youve put me in mind for another one.