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05-31-05
Very sorry to have condescended to the late mr. webb ellis. ... Tobias
06-01-05: Lugnut
Sometimes my medical consultations leave me confused even though I'm a better advocate for care than most. Yesterday I had an appointment with my doctor after the regular blood test results were in. We were to discuss my last CT scan and decide if it were time to take a break from the chemo. The scan showed that malignancy is not problematic at this time but there is a strange mass, small in size, that appeares to be calcification of likely lymph nodes that may be a result of my earlier lymphoma. An educated guess is that it has nothing to do with my stomach cancer. Anyway, the decision was made to continue with the Taxol for the next two months. I'm accepting of this since the Taxol has few sides effects. Funny, but at my last visit I asked about how long Taxol works for patients like me the answer was for about two months. Obviously we are going to use this drug until it stops working, or at least that's the way it seems without actually saying so. The promise this time is that when I get my next CT scan at the end of this two month period begun yesterday I will get two months free of therapy. We'll see, but I seriously doubt it. It may sound like I'm grousing about this, and I am to a certain extent, but all I want is some straight talk. I do know this doctor has done me a huge favor by guiding me on this course. I was not an easy sell.
Fatigue is really something during this battle. It's my biggest issue. If I stay home, log on some computer time, make and answer phone calls, listen to music and clean records I feel fine. I can go shopping for normal needs and do fine as well. Errands I can run without tiring. Doing more than the above is what I can't do without having to lay down for the next two days. I can't explain it but driving a car for a few hours kicks my butt but riding in one for the same time is kind of relaxing. Is driving that big a physical challenge? An easy job like scraping and sanding the garage doors to prep them for paint is out of the question. Vacuuming one room is okay but more rooms in one session is not. Pacing myself is a mental exercise that is foreign to me. While feeling well and appreciating it, I do long for those days when I could just go on and on working all day. I guess I feel good enough to bitch. This is a good thing, right?
My new ZYX Silver Airy 3 should be drop shipped from Japan tomorrow as Mehran is going there and offered to do this for me rather than bringing it back to the states and then ship it. It should arrive around the time Steve and I return from Dallas. I can't wait. The next, and hopefully last step will be to get some of the most desireable tubes for my phono stage and a new tonearm cable.
I've slowly been making headway with the acoustic treatments in my room. They are modeled after the Eight Nerve products to an extent. Also, the wife of my buddy that I'm building a system for has offered to make some heavy drapes and my sister who owns a embroidery machine has offered to make the valance. I'm thinking of using Neil Young's line of "IT"S BETTER TO BURN OUT THAN TO FADE AWAY" across the valance. Feel free to offer other suggestions.
I've spoke with Steve about installing a locally built French door in the opening leading into the rest of the house. We both feel that this is the only way to get the room to behave best. It's a nice thing that Barb really likes this idea for aesthetic purposes. I think we'll get this done early summer.
Barb and I have been considering new furniture for the music room as well. There is just too much stuff in there now and I really want to be able to recline while listening. The coffee table must go to be replaced by a small ottoman or the like. I did find a really cool two person wide something or other. I dunno what to call it. Looking from the side it is the shape of a reclined "S". That is my favorite position. Problem is that the colors don't go well with the room and the special order colors don't fit any better. I had asked to see chaise lounges and this was the last option the fellow had to show us. The new furniture would be a stretch so we probably won't do it unless I receive some kind of financial windfall. You gotta love the priorities. Gear first and furniture last. Unless of course the furniture is to hold the gear.
I hope everyone is enjoying Spring. I sure am. The simple joy of having open windows is great. I know it sounds cliche but for all you guys that are busy please take the time to appreciate the small stuff. Life is good if we take the time to be in it.
Lugnut (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
06-01-05
I need the help of anyone from columbus to track down a guy ... Jadem6
06-01-05
Sorry about the above post, i lost my intended message and s ... Jadem6
06-01-05
Hi pat, i guess my message was swapped with a different thre ... Jadem6
06-07-05
J.d., wize words well spoken. i am learning to slow down bu ... Lugnut
06-07-05
This is just an immediate response. i’ll post a thought out ... Nrchy
06-07-05
Boy,,,it sure sounds like you guys had a great time!!!!!!!!p ... Raytheprinter
06-08-05
As everyone can tell from lugnut's post, we had a blast. ... Albertporter
06-15-05
Hi pat, i was just sitting here listening to a little coltr ... Jphii
06-15-05
Joe, thanks for shaking my tree. i've been remiss this week ... Lugnut
06-18-05
Hi pat sounds like you will have a fun fathers day week!! fa ... Rockinroni
06-18-05
Ron, thanks for the sentiments about family and friends. tr ... Lugnut
06-19-05
Pat, happy fathers day to you. i don't have any offspring my ... Jdodmead
06-21-05
Lugnut, just checking on the posts to see how you were doing ... The_smokester
06-23-05
Oh my pat. i quickly read your comment to ray without realy ... Jadem6
06-27-05
. hello patrick me boy. just checking in to say hi and let ... Cello
06-27-05
Pat, where are you? still recovering from the little ones? w ... Jdodmead
06-27-05
You guys are so darned faithful. thank you. i was going to h ... Lugnut
06-27-05
Hi patrick, going up in a bi-plane sounds like a blast! i ... Speedball
06-27-05
I just happened upon this by looking at the latest forum thr ... Mark_1
06-28-05
Patrick, thanks for another wonderful post. i'll be watching ... Tobias
06-28-05
Hi pat and everyone, a ride in a wwii warbird? that's grea ... Paul_frumkin
06-28-05
Thanks for the well wishing from everyone. and paul, i knew ... Lugnut
06-28-05
Pat, just to hear your 'voice' here is always good. we're a ... Boa2
06-28-05
Our thoughts and prayers are most definitely with you! Artg
06-28-05
Nothing to say, just want you to know i am here. jeff Jdodmead
06-28-05
Pat, i feel a bit awkward commenting here, as i only know o ... Loonytunz
06-28-05
Loony, it looks like your in need of a turntable.(just kiddi ... Jdodmead
06-28-05
This is unfortunate news indeed, pat. let me get this right ... Paul_frumkin
06-28-05
Jeff, kidding or not, i'm working on it. i have a nice spot ... Loonytunz
06-28-05
Patrick- good luck, my man. all of your friends and acquain ... Swampwalker
06-28-05
Pat, as you are well aware yourself, barb, amanda, & scott a ... Audiofankj
06-28-05
Pat, sometimes words are inadequate. i think you get the sen ... Springbok10
06-29-05
I'm sure pat will be embarrassed by this, but hopefully not ... Nrchy
06-29-05
to say this, to accept, in the face of ordinary obstacles i ... Tobias
06-29-05
. tobias, beautiful post....thanks rgds, larry . Cello
06-29-05
I am a man of few words, a few very close friends. but now i ... Jdodmead
06-29-05
Pat your honesty and sharing has personally enriched my h ... Tubegroover
06-30-05
Tobias, thank you. you express some of my deepest feelings ... Newmanoc
06-30-05
I receive a great deal of comfort from you guys. probably mu ... Lugnut
06-30-05
Have a good weekend pat, we'll worry about next week when it ... Ben_campbell
06-30-05
Pat, i believe you are a tree. deeply rooted in fecund ear ... Cornfedboy
06-30-05
Thank you kelly, wish i had said that. Albertporter
06-30-05
Lugnut, i think we are all "rooting" for the tree. The_smokester
07-01-05
Thank you all for your kind words. friday at 6 pm on a holid ... Lugnut
07-01-05
I truly don't know what to say, but i feel a need to show th ... Jdodmead
07-01-05
Oh man, pat. 2nd and 3rd sentence got me thinking that this ... Swampwalker
07-02-05
Pat, how is it possible that the tour de france starts tomor ... Boa2
07-02-05
Howard, i will be rooting for lance big time. it's funny ho ... Lugnut
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