1) Get treatment from those who see your specific type of cancer every day
2) You may have little control how you physically react to treatment and the illness, but you have total control how you mentally react; everything to gain by being positive and nothing to gain by being negative.
Out of the blue, in Oct 2009 I was told I had 3-6 months left. A bone marrow transplant and several hospitalizations with intensive chemo brought me to a place I would wish on no one, but refused to let it crush my attitude. Then, just after my treatments ended, my wife was diagnosed with a different cancer and entered into her treatment.
Too weak to sail, our family prepped the boat and put it in the water determined that we should go on living as long as we were breathing.
That was 4+ years ago. There's a lot of great developments and wonderful care givers in the cancer field
Welcome back Blair, The girl guy thing happens to us all some good usually comes of it. Cancer as stated more treatments available more than ever. I'm a cancer survivor as well...currently cancer free! The year I retired within the week I crashed my Infinity, crunched my bow on a bouy, and crashed my tractor.....they all survived as well as me. My wife thought I should go back to work, I did!
—
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
8 weeks since Cancer surgery. Hopefully the demon is permanently gone. Start testing again in 3 weeks.
IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Men who are close to that 50 year old age, get a PSA test. You might have cancer, and not even know it.
—
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
Glad to have you back, Blair -- hope the cancer stays away and you stay in good health!
As to your other maladies -- look on the bright side, you still have the boat. Back in my single days, I found that the boat was always a help when finding ones next lady-love!
—
David
s/v Portmanteau
Hull #2133 -- 2003 MKII
Seattle, WA
Re prostate cancer...been there, done that. You're not alone. Mine's been somewhere in a rubbish bin these last three years or so. My theory is that it didn't get enough use in my younger years. ;)
—
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
Blair,
Thank god it was just a women, a motorcycle wreck and cancer. When I first read your post I was afraid you had sold the boat.
You may not feel like sailing just yet but I suggest that you take a sandwich and a cold soda down to the marina and relax in the cockpit, remember finding that groove when the wind and sails are trimmed just right.
A C36 makes a dang good mistress - she's high maintenance but delightful and you can always show her off to your friends.
Much good sailing ahead for you!
—
Brent and Janie Farler
"Salsa Caliente"
1987 Catalina 36 Hull #719
Lake Texoma, TX
90 day post surgery test results say no Cancer.
Time to start working on my boat again.
I have a bunch of stuff I bought to ad.
Flat screen tv, Zarcor companionway doors, Garhauer engine davit, etc. etc.
I have paid someone to change the fluids and filters, and going to try to do that myself now.
I have no idea where to start on that maintenance stuff, so i guess i have some reading to do.
I would imagine my owners manuals and here would be a good place to start.
—
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
So glad to read of your great news! I am sure your boat missed you and now craves your attention.
I can tell you that the Zarcor door installation is pretty straightforward and it is a wonderful addition to make using the companionway a breeze.
Installing the davits can be easy, too, if you take your time and really think every step through. You will want to be sure that the lower mounting bracket is somewhere accessible to install the backing plate and nuts. Also, make sure you drill straight through or your inside holes will not line up with the holes in the backing plate. One trick is to make a jig of wood about 1.5 inch thick that has the 4 holes in it. That will guide your drill bit straight enough to make it work.
Good luck.
—
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL http://www.sailblogs.com/member/diva-di/
Care to provide one more tip? I am able to respond to this thread topic, but not able to start a new topic.
I have emailed webmaster. Any other suggestions?
—
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
I am embarassed to say i don;t know as much about the function of the new website as I should. Nick, our webmaster, should get back to you soon.
I can tell you that one or two new topics I tried to create were delayed. I think there may be an approval process involved since we are letting anyone post in the forum and not just members and the SPAM was getting out of control.
—
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL http://www.sailblogs.com/member/diva-di/
hi
welcome back
you have to look at the bright side:
- most likely she wasnt the right one
- you crashed but still alive and kicking
- at least you know about it and can fight it back and you live in a country where treatment is available
it could be worst, always look at the bright side!!
regards
andres
Andres & Arantzazu
S/V "Carpe Diem"
Hull: 1773
1999 C36 mkII
Hong Kong
http://www.abclubhk.com/
1) Get treatment from those who see your specific type of cancer every day
2) You may have little control how you physically react to treatment and the illness, but you have total control how you mentally react; everything to gain by being positive and nothing to gain by being negative.
Out of the blue, in Oct 2009 I was told I had 3-6 months left. A bone marrow transplant and several hospitalizations with intensive chemo brought me to a place I would wish on no one, but refused to let it crush my attitude. Then, just after my treatments ended, my wife was diagnosed with a different cancer and entered into her treatment.
Too weak to sail, our family prepped the boat and put it in the water determined that we should go on living as long as we were breathing.
That was 4+ years ago. There's a lot of great developments and wonderful care givers in the cancer field
Remeber to live and best wishes.
Paul & Wendy Keyser
"First Light"
Rye NH
2005 C36 MKII #2257
Wing, M35B
Blair,
I had missed your posts. Welcome back. You are part of a community that cares for you.
Blessings to you,
Kevin
Kevin Schempf
"Windfall" #1918
2000 C-36 Mk II TR/WK
Traverse City, Michigan
Welcome back Blair, The girl guy thing happens to us all some good usually comes of it. Cancer as stated more treatments available more than ever. I'm a cancer survivor as well...currently cancer free! The year I retired within the week I crashed my Infinity, crunched my bow on a bouy, and crashed my tractor.....they all survived as well as me. My wife thought I should go back to work, I did!
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
Good to have you back, Blair. Sorry to read about all your maladies and I hope you can get healthy again quickly.
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/diva-di/
8 weeks since Cancer surgery. Hopefully the demon is permanently gone. Start testing again in 3 weeks.
IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Men who are close to that 50 year old age, get a PSA test. You might have cancer, and not even know it.
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
Glad to have you back, Blair -- hope the cancer stays away and you stay in good health!
As to your other maladies -- look on the bright side, you still have the boat. Back in my single days, I found that the boat was always a help when finding ones next lady-love!
David
s/v Portmanteau
Hull #2133 -- 2003 MKII
Seattle, WA
Blair, welcome back.
Re prostate cancer...been there, done that. You're not alone. Mine's been somewhere in a rubbish bin these last three years or so. My theory is that it didn't get enough use in my younger years. ;)
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
Welcome back, Buddy. Glad you are here.
We're all on a journey.
Glad God has made us cross paths.
Many Blessings.
We'll be praying for you.
Keep us informed.
Mitch
1986 Catalina 36 MKI
S/V "Blessing"
Kema, TX
Hull: #584
M25 w/ Oberdorfer Conversion
Blair,
Thank god it was just a women, a motorcycle wreck and cancer. When I first read your post I was afraid you had sold the boat.
You may not feel like sailing just yet but I suggest that you take a sandwich and a cold soda down to the marina and relax in the cockpit, remember finding that groove when the wind and sails are trimmed just right.
A C36 makes a dang good mistress - she's high maintenance but delightful and you can always show her off to your friends.
Much good sailing ahead for you!
Brent and Janie Farler
"Salsa Caliente"
1987 Catalina 36 Hull #719
Lake Texoma, TX
90 day post surgery test results say no Cancer.
Time to start working on my boat again.
I have a bunch of stuff I bought to ad.
Flat screen tv, Zarcor companionway doors, Garhauer engine davit, etc. etc.
I have paid someone to change the fluids and filters, and going to try to do that myself now.
I have no idea where to start on that maintenance stuff, so i guess i have some reading to do.
I would imagine my owners manuals and here would be a good place to start.
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
So glad to read of your great news! I am sure your boat missed you and now craves your attention.
I can tell you that the Zarcor door installation is pretty straightforward and it is a wonderful addition to make using the companionway a breeze.
Installing the davits can be easy, too, if you take your time and really think every step through. You will want to be sure that the lower mounting bracket is somewhere accessible to install the backing plate and nuts. Also, make sure you drill straight through or your inside holes will not line up with the holes in the backing plate. One trick is to make a jig of wood about 1.5 inch thick that has the 4 holes in it. That will guide your drill bit straight enough to make it work.
Good luck.
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/diva-di/
Duane,
thanks for the tips.
Care to provide one more tip? I am able to respond to this thread topic, but not able to start a new topic.
I have emailed webmaster. Any other suggestions?
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
Blair,
I am embarassed to say i don;t know as much about the function of the new website as I should. Nick, our webmaster, should get back to you soon.
I can tell you that one or two new topics I tried to create were delayed. I think there may be an approval process involved since we are letting anyone post in the forum and not just members and the SPAM was getting out of control.
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/diva-di/
Duane,
Yep, it does appear that responses to existing topics are not moderated, but new topics need admin approval.
Blair White
2004 C36 MKII # 2169 "Dash"
Pacific Beach, CA
Blair,
I believe that's correct. You can thank the spammers for the procedure.
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
And we are planning to remove the restriction for Members so they can post immediately. Just haven't quite got to that yet :-)
Thanks,
Nick
Nick Tonkin
*Former* Website Administrator, C36/375IA
*Former* owner, C36 tr/fk #255, Santa Barbara, CA