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Title: Coming up for air! Post by Gator on Jul 16th, 2007, 12:58am Howdy all. Sorry I've been a no show for a while. I've been busier than a one arm paper hanger and it's not going to get any better for a while. After six glorious years out in the peace and serenity of the country, we are getting ready to move back into town. Can you say sucks? I thought you could. LOL With all the kids gone (Zack goes off to college in August) we have little need for such a big house. Besides that, with the cost of putting Zack through college, we really need to cut down our expenses for about four years. We’re moving into a small, all expenses paid place. I hate living so close to other people, but on the plus side, I will finally be able to ditch the dialup (which has been the ONLY drawback to living so far from town) and have a REAL internet connection. One note for those of you using and giving out the location of the paper by Dr. Todd Rozen, "Update on therapies for cluster headache" at: http://www.brightok.net/~mnjday/chtherapy.pdf The address for that document has changed to: http://www.plainboard.com/ch/chtherapy.pdf Looks and sounds like I missed a great convention this year. I really wanted to attend, but shit happens and you do what you have to to survive it. I hope to be able to attend next year, wherever it may be held. I know I have missed a lot of triumphs and tragedies over the past couple weeks. Please know you are all in my thoughts and have my best wishes for you and your families at all times. In that same vein, I would like to ask for a few prayers and positive thoughts for Jane's mother, Velma. We just found out a couple days ago she has breast cancer. Luckily, the docs caught it early and are wasting no time getting her the treatment she needs. She's no stereotypical mother-in-law to me. She's my mom, plain and simple. I know your prayers, vibes and positive thoughts will raise her up and get her through this. I've seen it happen time and time again. This place has that kind of magic. Well, I gotta try to get a few hours of shuteye. (yeah, right) Another busy day tomorrow. Wishing you all pain free days and nights as well as good health and happiness. Love to all, Mike |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Ray on Jul 16th, 2007, 1:12am Gator: You can count on my prayers! Ray |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jul 16th, 2007, 2:10am Movin to the smoke sucks; “You can take a man out of the country but you will never take the country out of the man” Hope the move goes well for you. Cheers Barry |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 16th, 2007, 2:21am Hey Mike, I have a non stereotypical mom in law as well,all healthy vibes and prayers coming her way from Chi Town. Dave |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by sandie99 on Jul 16th, 2007, 2:36am Good to hear from you, Mike. :) I hope that the move goes well. And lots of vibes & prayers are on their way to Velma! Best wishes, Sanna |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by michael on Jul 16th, 2007, 5:08am Hi Mike. You are so right, the amazing prayers and vibes from the people here helped my mum recover from a mini stroke last week. All the vibes I have are on their way from England. Hope Velma makes a speedy and full recovery. Mike |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by barry_sword on Jul 16th, 2007, 6:48am Hi Mike. Sorry you have to leave the country life to go live in town with neighbors and all. The internet connect will be a big plus though but still doesn.t make up for waking up and going outside with a cup of joe and listening to the birds and such. Hey, some cars and trucks sound pretty cool in the morning and think of how nice that diesel smoke will be. Just trying to put a smile on your face. ;;D Healing vibes coming for Velma, hope she beats this. Take care, Barry |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by pattik on Jul 16th, 2007, 8:49am Hi Mike. Down-sizing and moving is a lot of work. The whole process really makes you put your priorities in order. Best of luck with all of it, and Velma is in my thoughts for a full recovery. Pat |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by aprilbee on Jul 16th, 2007, 9:07am Hey Mike! moving to the city has many advantages....you don't have to grocery shop for a month at a time, you can let your gas tank get on empty and run down and put $5 in and still get home, there's a 7-11 on every corner so when you have that "hankerin for ice cream or a candy bar" its 2 seconds away, AND it only takes an hour to mow your lawn instead of all day! :D on a more serious note....you have my prayers and thoughts for your mom (My mother in law is the same to me...she's my MOM)....so I pray for your family to have strength...and hope all turns out well..... much love April |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by nani on Jul 16th, 2007, 10:10am I'm sending prayers for Velma, Mike. You know, I do love living in the country...but there are times I think moving back to the city would be great. Being urban empty nesters might be fun... lots of love to you and Jane, nani |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by George_J on Jul 16th, 2007, 10:11am Hi Mike, good to see you. Good wishes and hopes for your pending move to the city, and everything we can send from the three of us to Velma. All the best, George |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by LadyElaine1 on Jul 16th, 2007, 11:56am Prayers going up. You have been missed. I sure hated you didn't get to the convention. I would have loved to have met you in person. The convention was great! |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by 1stdonna on Jul 16th, 2007, 1:52pm Catching it early is what it's all about! Prayers are being said for Velma. |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Rosybabe on Jul 16th, 2007, 1:58pm Fervorous prayers are said at this moment for Velma. Hope you have a painless move Gator! ;) having pizza delivered have its advantages ;;D |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by tanner on Jul 16th, 2007, 2:03pm Prayers and vibes comin from here..... And Mike you were never away. Just not posting ;) Hang tough Bro......Tim |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by DennisM1045 on Jul 16th, 2007, 2:45pm Good luck with the move and with Velma Mike. The sacrafices we make for our Children are painful, but are always worth it. You're doing the right thing for the right reasons and you have my respect. Vibes and prayers coming your way from up north. -Dennis- |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Charlie on Jul 16th, 2007, 8:22pm Sorry you have to pull up stakes for town but as has been said: There are some good things.....I know there are.... ::) Good vibes and wishes to you and yours. Let us know how things are going. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Jul 16th, 2007, 8:28pm New adventures are good for the soul, Mike. Make the most of this time and enjoy some of the good part in living in town. It won't all be good but you can bet it'll be different! Sending huge get well wishes to your MIL. Carol |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Brewcrew on Jul 16th, 2007, 8:29pm Mike and Jayne - Know that lots of folks' thoughts and prayers will be moving into town with you. Ac-cen-tu-ate the positive - think of how much you're going to love that high-speed connection. ;) Bill |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Gator on Jul 20th, 2007, 12:41pm Thank you all for the well wishes for Mom. They do work wonders. After a mammogram, a follow up mammogram to verify the results of the first mammogram, an MRI w/contrast, a CT Scan, an Ultrasound and tons of blood work, the docs are pretty sure the cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes and should be able to remove the cancer with little problem. They see no need to do a radical mastectomy. Hell, the procedure is an outpatient procedure. Things have changed so much over the last 10 years or so. They will follow up the surgery with a couple weeks of radiation therapy and they think that should do it. Her surgery is scheduled for Monday (7-23) at 11:30. Your continued positive thoughts for her are appreciated. Love to you all, Mike & Jane |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Rosybabe on Jul 20th, 2007, 12:48pm prayers going for her... Rosy. |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 20th, 2007, 1:57pm Hi Gator, Lots of prayers to Velma...and you and your wife. Im very happy to hear the test results came out in well. :) Thoughtfully, Sherri |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Tara Ann on Jul 20th, 2007, 2:41pm Yep I can vouch for MOVING SUCKS!!!! ;) Best of luck though. Glad to hear you will have better net at the new place lol, cause internet sure can be a lifesaver sometimes, am I right?!!! Hugs and vibes and all that this move goes smoothly for ya'll! |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by TxBasslady on Jul 20th, 2007, 2:45pm Mike, Lotsa luck to you and Jane on the move. Sending tons of vibes for Jane's Mom.... Keep us updated. Much love, Jean |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Kevin_M on Jul 20th, 2007, 6:49pm Hoping "mom" stays out of the woods permanently with her upcoming procedures and treatment. Best of wishes for her. Six years of country livin' is a great time but I know you've been stationed many places and adapted always. And after taking on New York, this will be small potatoes in the stew. Pulling in the stakes on the property line to eight steps from the front door in the city is a smack in the face but you'll like some close conveniences, I can hear the girl's voice on the Wendy's drive-thru intercom from my porch on a cold, quiet night. All sorts of charm in the city. ::) |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by nani on Jul 20th, 2007, 6:52pm I will continue to pray for Velma. I'm glad to hear it's being dealt with early. Get your mammograms every year, ladies. |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by thebbz on Jul 20th, 2007, 6:56pm Glad your up and runnin again. So the four years of eating beans in the city should be worth a private room in the rest home later. ;;D jb |
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Title: Re: Coming up for air! Post by Jimi on Jul 20th, 2007, 7:40pm Good news about Jane's mother. I for one can attest the importance of finding it early. Good luck with the move bro. |
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