kimblanchard Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Well I think I am back to my ole optimistic self. Started feeling pretty good Friday evening after I cut the grass. Ya ready for this???? I have been dieting, trying to lose the steroid fat and have lost "22" lbs....I get a steak this week. Felt real good all weekend, even though I had to tackle God's curse to fishermen....TRAILER LIGHTS Think I have it fixed now, a bad tail light assembly and a shorted trailer connector, two problems at once make it tuffer.....how simple two wire wiring can be so tuff is the Went fishing Sat and Sun and had a ball, so me and God talked a good bit and came to an agreement. As a side note there are some new fabrics out there that are 100% polyester that are designed to wick the perspiration off your body and speed the draying process, cooling you at the same time.....let me tell ya...THEY WORK. Fishing in this heat is ruff, but those T-Shirts make it comfortable, the lightest breeze or movement has a noticeable cooling effect. Thanks for all your support Love you all jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jeezum, Jim....by the title of this post I was afraid you had lousy news....and I even said, "Uh oh" out loud!! Then I open the post...and it's a FEEL GOOD post. I love it!! I'm so glad you're doing better, went fishing and even found something to wear that helped cool you in this heat. So...what's a little taillight assembly problem with all that other good stuff? I am now sort of heaving a sigh of relief at YOUR good news, hoping that in a few weeks, I'll have some of the same. You rock, Jim. You clearly know the meaning of "Life is to be LIVED"....however an individual defines that. And YOU, my good man, define it by the number of fish and having a special grandson in your life....I know. Keep on rocking. You inspire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Breathing a sigh of relief here too! We've missed you around here lately Jim and now that you're back and all that has been keeping you away is a little trailer light issue, I'm expecting that Ry will have some tickets for you to pay! Maybe you can offer up some fish, or a cute story about your little fishing partner as payment for your fines. Glad to see you posting and feeling better. Really glad to see that you and God reached an agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 I change the Topic to reflect what I meant to say. Yep, me an my shadow tied some flies this weekend. I let him tie his own from start to finish.....things of real beauty..... jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim!! my hero!! I am so glad to hear from you. you sound great, and good job on the weight loss! your re-awakened hope will surely see you through this round of chemo. as for fishing - in my single days, I used to get up early and hop on the day-trip boats out of Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn. For $20. you get a spot on a bench and a pole, and any fish you catch. Being the non-cook I am, I threw back or gave away anything I ever caught, but there was nothing more relaxing than being out on the water with a bunch of old, Italian men from Staten Island. I even sweet-talked the captain into letting me steer the boat once! (like I said, this was before I met my David the Irish ) so that's my urban fishing experience. I hope to do some when I am in Myrtle Beach in a couple weeks. come on by, if you want xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim, glad you are feeling well enough to mow grass and fish. I have had some pretty good one on ones with God while fishing too. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Thank you, Jim, from Brian and from me. Whadda guy!!! Love Pat and Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim: I am glad to hear you have had some enjoy time. I may take up fishing too. It looks like i will be retired soon and there are good steelhead rivers around here. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim Glad to see you back with us! And congrats on that weight loss too. Sounds like some "good" fishing and good "talks" too. Will be looking forward to your regular posts once again. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim, Glad to see that you had a great time fishing. I could stand to lose about 20 pounds also. I keep telling myself that I may need that extra weight just in case. I know excuses, excuses. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim...There is nothing like a great day of fishing to clean the cobwebs out of your brain!! When you're out on the water, with lots of time to think about all the good things surrounding you, it's hard to stay on that pity potty!!! Glad you're feeling better!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I am ALL smiles, Jimben! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I'm so glad you're back and feeling so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 You are awesome and quite an inspiration! Welcome back! xoxo Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 So gald for you, way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Wonderful to read your post. Sounds like you're back to your old fighting self again. That's great. 22 lbs huh, wow, that's great. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim , Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us. You are a real inspiration and you sure put an extra smile in my day. Take care.. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim, glad you are enjoying life. Good for you. Is it humid in SC? Glad we're not the only ones with it (LOL)! Keep on truckin' (er -- fishin')! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jimben, So glad to hear you are feeling better. I've been wondering how you've been doing. So is this round of chemo tough? You always handle everything so easily..... It's great that you felt good enough to go fishing in this heat!!!! You gotta LOVE it TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Jim, Glad you're back as we all expected and welcomed. Been there, done that with the trailer lights. Frustrating to say the least. Fishin's been good up here this summer. Lotsa bass and red eared bream. Had a bad experience last week. My neighbor and fishin buddy inadvertently knocked my pride and joy Daiwa bait caster and rod into the lake and we couldn't recover it. Besides that, we didn't catch a fish. Thyroid nodule the least of my probs. Take care and God Bless, CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 Charlie, is your friend now among the missing??? I finished up the trailer today, two new tail light assemblies and replaced both hitch connectors, wasn't sure which one was bad. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Fishing therapy...great idea! I bet the insurance company would just reject that too. Good for you getting out there and enjoying it. BTW, I use those shirts when I'm backpacking. They are great! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Wow Jim, I can't believe you lost all that weight. Is that from eating all the fish you catch? You sound really good. Keep that positive attitude working. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Wow, Jim! 20 pounds!!! Congratulations! That's gotta feel good! Bet steak hasn't tasted so good in a long time! So glad you're feeling like you again. Everything is so much easier to deal with when the dark glasses come off and get to see the world clearly again. I'm still in awe...TWENTY POUNDS! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 You are great Jim, and you are creating a great shadow. Continue to be strong and be proud your shadow. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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