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« on: August 16, 2018, 02:28:50 AM » |
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For more than 3 weeks ( and one 7 hour trip to the ER ), I had been fighting with pleurisy, a known side effect of the cancer fighting medications I am on.
Just like a light switch was flipped off, Tuesday morning I was experiencing no pain or discomfort what so ever....Feeling like I was back to my fighting weight, I was anxious to get back to working around the yard.
First project was to move 3 wheelbarrows of bbq wood from the makeshift wood rack and build a new one with pressure treated 2x4's. Wood moved, new rack built and put in place, it was time to fill it.
I brought 3 wheelbarrows of round wood up from the pile just off the back lawn and began swinging my splitting maul....( DAMN, didn't that feel good !!! ) I stacked the freshly split wood on bottom then continued filling the rack with the wood first moved.
Once this project was completed, I built a fire in the pit so Laurel and I could relax watching the flames flicker and enjoying a few ice cold beers.
Next thing I know my phone rings....Dwight texted wondering if I'd like to go for a ride tomorrow (yesterday).....Seeing as I hadn't been on the bike in over 4 weeks, I was anxious to get back on and ride.
We met in Bangor for a cup of coffee and half hour conversation getting caught up with each others summer....Off we go for a back roads ride in state and down state, ending up at Beale Street BBQ in Bath....After some mighty fine smoked ribs, brisket, and shrimp & sausage jambalaya we ventured our way to Rt 1 and headed towards home.
All in all I had a very enjoyable and relaxing 270 mile ride and filled my pie hole with some damn good grub.
I have another infusion session this morning, so in 3 days I will know what, if any side effects will take effect. There are only 2 other serious side effects known for this medication....kidney failure and heart attack. So we shall see.........
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holmes
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2018, 03:31:54 AM » |
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Hold the line brother!
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RonBou
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2018, 04:20:45 AM » |
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Enjoy every good day. Let the other stuff go to the back of your mind for a while. Rootin' for ya bro.  |
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Ronbou "Keep the faith!"
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2018, 05:20:59 AM » |
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Hope it all stays to the good brother. Nothing like just chillin to feel better.
Hopefully someday I can join you in one of these rides.
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Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.
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Tony C.
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2018, 05:49:44 AM » |
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So glad that you're feeling better and able to enjoy the things you love to do! That 270 mile ride sounds mighty fine!  |
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GaryC
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2018, 07:32:53 AM » |
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POSITIVE VIBES your way. Glad you got out on two wheels/
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ybnorml
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2018, 04:34:49 PM » |
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Hold the line brother!
White knuckles grip..... |
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ybnorml
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2018, 04:36:04 PM » |
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Enjoy every good day. Let the other stuff go to the back of your mind for a while. Rootin' for ya bro. We're trying to enjoy every good day to its fullest Ron, off days are for relaxing and replenishing the batteries. |
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ybnorml
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2018, 04:37:01 PM » |
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Hope it all stays to the good brother. Nothing like just chillin to feel better.
Hopefully someday I can join you in one of these rides.
Looking forward to the day you and Kathy can join Laurel and I for a lunch ride.... |
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ybnorml
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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2018, 04:38:02 PM » |
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So glad that you're feeling better and able to enjoy the things you love to do! That 270 mile ride sounds mighty fine! It really felt good to get back in the saddle and wind Tony.... Dwight's text came at the perfect time. |
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ybnorml
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2018, 04:41:52 PM » |
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POSITIVE VIBES your way. Glad you got out on two wheels/
Simply being able to move around and breath with no pain was an incredible feeling Gary..... Riding was the icing on the cake. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2018, 07:34:49 AM » |
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:cooldude:All the best to you yb I"m surely pulling for ya.
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ybnorml
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2018, 11:26:47 AM » |
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:cooldude:All the best to you yb I"m surely pulling for ya.
This ugly disease has yet to come in contact with such a stubborn, son of a bitch as me.... It will not get the better of me........ |
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dalai-lama
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Wish I was out riding...
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« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2018, 03:47:33 AM » |
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Sorry for being late but our thoughts are with you Terry.
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ybnorml
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« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2018, 04:21:03 AM » |
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Sorry for being late but our thoughts are with you Terry.
Thanks Brett...all is well here, and we are trying to take advantage of it !! Hope all is well with you and Trudy....... |
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