mike_s Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi all. Mike_s here again to report that I am still a very, very lucky boy. I was scanned today at 0900, and met with my wonderful Onc at 1:30. NED again. This makes just over two years from diagnosis, so I brought her a dozen red roses with babies breath and a mylar helium balloon that said "Happy Anniversary". She almost cried. If I make it another 6 months NED, she will move me to six month scans. WoooHoo! I have been thinking. What good does more life do if you don't DO something with it. I havent take a real vacation in five years. I told my partners I needed a few weeks off, and bought a ticket to Hong Kong. I just got massive vaccinations, and a few prophylactic prescriptions from my GP. I do not know where I will end up, but it will be a bunch of places I have never been. I am starting in HK, because I have been there before. I love Asia, but I haven't been back since I was kid because my ex hated it. I ordered and received a breathDEEP t-shirt. I want pictures of me in odd places wearing that tshirt. I am going to plant the LCHELP/breatheDEEP flag in some famous places in Asia. If noone minds, and if I can figure out a way, I will post some pictures here(small copies). Once I get back I will make a website and post the URL with full-sized pics. Some of you can't travel. Some of you don't want to travel. I just thought this might be something fun I could do that would be interesting to some of you. We could call it "breatheDEEP goes Global". Let me know what you think, mike_s PS - I fly out on Feb 14, Valentines day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Mike!!!!!!!!!!! So great to hear from you, guy. You gotta drop in more often, ya know??? Your trip sounds fantastic! And you bet....go plant that flag....wear that shirt....and take lots of pics for us all to see. How long will you be gone? Maybe you can find a cyber cafe and check in from time to time while traveling. NED is a great buddy, isn't he? Love 'im, myself! Will be looking for ya! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 First of all Congrats on your clean scan Sounds like you're in for some fun, go ahead and plant that flag wherever you can, we need all the help we can get. Enjoy your vacation, with the clean scan you'll be able to put it out of your head and have fun Take care Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi Mike, This trip sounds like a fantastic celebration for the excellent scans. Plus, you can keep the group posted during your travels! Your enthusiasm to travel is contagious....now I hope to see pictures of you dancing barefoot in a snowbank somewhere. Congratulations on the good news. Love and mercy, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Congratulations Mike. I hope you have a wonderful trip and I will be looking forward to those pictures. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 That sounds fantastic! Live life to the fullest. One thing for sure Mike, you are a man who knows how to appreciate life. Have a grand and glorious time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Great news Mike.. God Bless.. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Wonderful news! Have a nice trip and keep us posted, Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Wow! That is such great news. I remember going to Hong Kong as a child. That was about 11 years ago. They have just opened Disneyland HK in September of last year and I heard it isn't very great. Ocean Park still is better. My favourite place over there would still have to be Victoria Peak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Congratulations Mike on being NED AGAIN!!! What a way to celebrate...have a wonderful deserved vacation!!! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Wonderful News! NED! Love it. I am looking forward to hearing about your trip, and seeing the pictures. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Mike,congratulations on still being NED.Enjoy your trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_s Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 Thank you all for the good wishes. I would drop by more often but I haven't had a day off in a month or so. I am working for a small hi-tech startup. My business partners continued paying me all thru Chemo even when I wasn't producing anything, so I work pretty hard for this company. Frances: I was going to come thru Manila in the PI to say hello to your father, but the only way I could route the flights was going to cost me my firstborn. Sorry, please tell him "Hi". I will try to post pictures from cybercafe's while I am on the road. Regards, mike_s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Way to go, Mike!!! This is wonderful news all the way around! I am so glad you are going to do some traveling and I really like the idea of wearing the Breath Deep shirt! It's so good to hear from you. Be sure and take lots of pictures for us to see!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Mike, So happy to see your post, I have missed you. There are no better letters in the world than NED and yes time to live, live, live. Keep up the great fight you inspire many people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I hope all your checkups show no cancer Mike. go have fun, takes lots of pictures and plant lots of flags. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Congratulations on continuing to meet NED - may he be your regular buddy! Have a wonderful trip. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Mike, Big Congrats on your NED... isn't NED wonderful You are certainly an inspiritation to so many newcomers here. Enjoy your trip to HK, I can't wait to see your pictures. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Mike, This is great news...Have a great trip and look forward to your return. Your post is so positive and hopeful for the rest of us. Can feel the happiness in your heart... You have been truly blessed. Keep up the good reports and health...Keep us posted and hope to hear from you while in HK. The cyber cafes. Be safe!!! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Mike, what wonderful news! And I'm so looking forward to my vicarious trip to Asia. Have a great time and keep us posted. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Congratulations, Mike. That is such good news. Glad you are taking a vacation -- enjoy! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Mike: Great news! Congratulations! Keep walking the point, partner; I'm quite happy following along behind you. Have a great time on your travels. I'll be in the Bahamas the middle of next month on a golf trip. Stop by if you're looking for a warm destination. Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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