I don’t care how long I live, but I desperately want to see my wonderful grandson through college, which will require another decade. Very unlikely given my family history....
Hey 56pontiac. I too, came here in 2006. I remember you well. Happy to see that so many of us are doing well. I’m one of those....
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My Navy and Triumph motorcycle buddy. I hate it that you are suffering so much. And I can do nothing to help. It brings tears to my eyes and heart....
I too, was here in 2006. 56Pontiac! Happy to hear from you. Been 14 years for me too....
Thanks Pratoman. It’s been a journey, along with all else that we experience....
I am 14 years and 2 months post radiation treatment. I’ll be 77 one week from today. Planning to take my 14 year old guitar playing grandson to Lubbock (Buddy Holly) and Nashville (Gibson and so much...
David! Navy and motorcycle friend. And, I’m sorry to say prostate cancer friend. It hurts my heart to hear of your trials and tribulations. You are one tough guy. I admire you. Your Friend, Bill...
Hello David, I'm sorry to hear that your Parkinson's has become so much worse. It seems that you can't buy a break. I'm doing well. Still spending lots of time with my now 12 year old grandson who...
Hey Steve, I too used a patch when I quit a 38 year X pack per day habit 21 years ago. I'm so happy and relieved that I quit that I haven't the words to express it. One Saturday I was going out the...
Thanksgiving week 2006 I learned that I had prostate cancer. Eleven years ago. My wonderful grandson was a month old. He's now in fifth grade playing the guitar loud and fast and a straight A...
I remember you from back in the day. I'm happy to hear that your prostate stuff seems to be gone, but I'm sorry to hear of your present miseries. I hope it all works out for you. Nasty stuff. Best,...
Hello David, Since you hadn't been here for some time, I expected that things weren't going well. I don't know where to begin, or how to start, or what to say. I am deeply sorry for the misery that...
Thanks for the correction Bill. Your map doesn't look exactly like a standard Mercator Projection (or any other), but I stand corrected. Glad to see that you haven't lost your sense of humor. Hmmm....
Hey Bill! Wonderful to hear from you and most happy that things are going well. Of course the true reason for your lack of cancer is that you are upside down and there is no blood to feed it. Just...
Dear Jim, I really hate to hear of this. Damn! Since the death of my sweet wife hearing of ill health and the sorrow of others upsets me greatly. Yes - Bluebird and Swimom. I miss them a great deal....
Dear Mary, My heart aches for your loss and grief. I know how painful this time is for you. I want you to know that with your strength you will heal as time passes. You will. You will. Things will...
I have no talent. So, since I'm 73 years old I decided to take guitar lessons. I expected to be really bad at it, but I'm actually worse than that! But what fun! I like the sound and the chords....
Dear Beth, You don't know me, but in a way, I know you. Six years ago my dearly beloved wife of 41 years died. You will never be the same, but you are strong and you will thrive. You will. In fact,...
BUMP!!!! If you are able, I highly recommend this. Even if don't like scotch, or have prostate cancer. Bill...
I just booked my hotel Jeff. Arrive on Thursday and leave Sunday. I'm really looking forward to it! Bill...
Yes, too long Jeff. I've been thinking about it for a couple of years and think this is a good year to do it. Of course 142's scotch has nothing to do with it. Nor does your food. Nope. Nada. Hey...
Is 142 gonna' do scotch and cigars? Bill...
This is terrible news. I'm having trouble with words. I hope this resolves itself somehow. Bill...
The grinder at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. I know it well. And hate it well....
I love you my dear friend. Never forget a 650cc Triumph twin. Bill...
The best advice ever regarding food (I don't remember the author.) - Eat food Mostly plants Not too much...
In his book THE SINGULARITY IS NEAR, Ray Kurzweil also thinks that it will be the quanta that cures us. He states that by the middle of this century non-accicdent death will be optional. Hmmm. I am...
Hmmm. Therefore love is particles? Could be. Bill...
I started mine ten years ago this month. I too, am fine. Bill...
My best to you Tony. Just my best! I remember as though yesterday showing you my airplane and you sitting in the pilot's seat. You looked cool. I too am ten years out. Lucky us. My grandson is here...
I don't know how you do it my friend. I just don't know how. I wish that better things would happen for you. By the way, Triumph is selling a wonderful new Bonneville. 1200cc twin that looks sort of...
I, too am at the ten year mark. I learned two days before Thanksgiving in 2006 that I had prostate cancer. My treatment was IGRT, but I too am well. Nice to hear from you Jim. Bill...
Incredible. Just incredible. I hate all of this you are experiencing. I hate it! I don't know how you do it. Your friend, Bill...
great huge tears stinging as they run down the cheek sobbing with unbearable sorrow eyes red with weeping convulsive sobs wracking the body empty and hollow with grief and misery unending ? perhaps...
Dear Susan, I am truly sorry for your loss. The loss of such a wonderful love leaves us all diminished. I weep many tears as I write this for I know of your sorrow. I wish the best for you and yours....
It's heartwarming to see so many of the old boys and pleasing to see so many doing well. I just wish that David could have an easier time of it. Glad to see that you are doing so well BillyMac, but I...
In the spirit of Mal's post, I am now nine years, four months, and seven days since completing 86 Gy of IGRT. In the years since then, my sweet wife of 41 years has died. I have retired from a long...
It just doesn't end for you, does it? I don't know how you do it David. I couldn't endure what you have. I am extremely sorry that you and your wife have had to experience all of this misery. I had...
Hello My Friend, I sure wish that we were talking about twin carb Triumph's with those lousy Amal carbs. Tickle them till the gas flowed and if it was a Bonnie kick really hard. I mean really hard....
Greetings from The Republic of Texas: To David, my prostate cancer, Triumph motorcycle riding, former Navy guy, who suffers so much more than I. I just hate all of this for you. I was talking to...
I'm happy to hear the good news, Swim. I get it regarding the granddaughter. My grandson was not yet born when I first came here. He is now a 9 year old third grader. Bill...
Thanks for posting this David. It's a blast form the past. I expect that BillyMac is still upside down. I wish that things were going better for you David. Bill...
Dear David, how I hate this for you. Though we have not met we were in the Navy together, we rode Triumph motorcycles together, we were married to our great loves, and we had prostate cancer...
Very nice Steve. Way to go. Bill...
Glad to hear all the good news Jim. Best to you and yours. Bill...
Purgatory (my friend David) and I are BOTH poster children for this subject. He for the horrible side effects that can happen and me for none. Zero. Zip. Nada. None. Eight and a half years out...
Hi Mel, I think that the wisdom of the ages has been posted here. I was worried about retiring but knew that it was time. Time for the young guys to take over. Time for me to let it go. Just let it...
Hello David, I am sorry to hear of your continuing problems, but I admire your courage. Bill...
Worriedguy, This is killin' me, but I can't make it. Considering how magnificent the Cajun GFMPH was, I figure you have to try to one-up Jeff, Jeff. It will be a blast and fun and - meaningful. You...