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Oh...this is really sad. You have been such a steadily happy and enjoyable person on the forum and all while dealing with so much. Life is not fair but it is about living. Please enjoy your time with WoSrapr and make every minute you share count. It sounds as though you have been a close couple who have shared a special life together. I had a couple of close scrapes in my life and it taught me that death isn’t horrible for the affected. In fact, it can be a blessing. It is hard on the survivors. I will be thinking of you when that day comes. I am sure she will worry about what happens to those left behind. When the time is right, be sure to assure her that all will be ok. Your character is being tested and it shines. You’re a good man Scrapr. Warm Canadian hugs for WoScrapr.

I didn't mean to pour out a mess of words. It was just that we were in the middle of it. And had hope that the next thing was going to be the "cure". Now we are down to the last one. The Keytruda is a relatively new immunology drug. Instead of the chemo killing the cells it unlocks the immune system to kill the cancer cells. A friend of ours had her adrenal cancer "cured" with Keytruda when she got in a trial. So we have a tiny bit of hope. Tiny. But our pathways are closing. She has had 2 doses with one more today. The tumors seem to still be growing... WoScrapr had so much fun on our trip to the Volvo factory 2 years ago that she talked a lot about going to get hers. I promised her in the oncology ward she would get to go. In late January it looked like she was getting better. We put down a deposit on her trip. Which I had to cancel this week. I don't like to beg but if you hit your knees tonight say a fast one for WoScrapr.

I am drip acclimating the two new clown fish I just picked up. My pup will not leave their tub. She is watching them careful to make sure they are on. Every now and then she licks the container.

The battleship USS Wisconsin. However, it isn't shaped like the state of Wisconsin. That would be stupid.

I jump into the air & put both feet thru at the same time. As I get older, I'm not able to jump as high and I can foresee the day that I'l have to jump off a chair.

Got an official letter today telling me about the combining of Summit Orthopedic and The Power House Personal trainer set up....and I am grandfathered in to my pricing Thank goodness...it motivates me..so for now I plan to keep at it... Twice a month at the trainer is about what I was spending on wine...Great motivation to stay away from the boredom booze!!

Gratitude hits you at odd moments. Most times it hits you and you don't have opportunity to say it, this time I do. Thank you, Square Wheels!

and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The Scouts have a swim party there every summer and I was just given a gift certificate to the pool from the Scouts as a token of appreciation.

Did you hook up with the single mother interviewer yet ?

If it wasn't for us old guys, everyone would be walking all over everybody else's lawns and crap. That is no way to go through life.

...that DIDN'T have the little handles? They're still real popular in Cleveland.

In Texas, the backyard pool is the size of Rhode Island

Them people there don't swim in cement ponds. They swim in farm ponds. If it's good enough for the cows to drink out of, it's good enough to swim in.

I thought about riding to the early service in my kit, then riding out from there just to piss them off!

Kids

I am so sorry to read everything that you and WoScrapr have been going through, but honored that you'd share your experiences with us. WoScrapr sounds like a remarkable woman. You both will be in my prayers and I hope we're able to give you some moments of levity and diversion. There is a lot of silliness on this forum, which I enjoy, but there are also a lot of caring, kind people and we will be with you.

it's an old chunk of concrete with water in it for gosh sakes. #drainthepool

When they have less money one their board at the end of the game. Haven't you ever watched the game? Geeeeesh.

What underwear?

I prefer pretty women wearing glasses as my Jeopardy champions.

I liked the part where we have been with you through it all. Pretty cool to carry a posse around in your pocket. Sorry you both have to go through this. Keep up the reminiscing!

Tonight's ride. It looks ugly on the pass.

My attitude is only 10% of WoScrapr's. She remembers every care giver/nurse/scheduler/Doctor/hospitalist name. And knows of their kids & dogs. especially dogs. As a result she gets special treatment everywhere she goes. But that is how she has been since we met 27 years ago.

5 years ago in 2008 I thought I was losing it but I'm ok now.

I've been walk / jogging a few miles most every night, 2.5 to 5 miles. Tonight I actually ran for a couple hundred yards, not a moob joggling jog but a stretch out the stride run. Going down a short steep grade my belly was getting ahead of my feet, rather than fight it I stretched out the stride, picked up the cadence and caught up with the wayward belly. There were a couple miss steps and little muscle spasm in my back but everything settled into place and I was running, smooth gait, easy breathing, runners nirvana running. It lasted a half a minute or so, till my legs outran my lungs, but it felt so good. Gave me some hope. Maybe I can come back from the wreck I've become. I'll have to try riding one of the bikes. ?‍♂️

I've said for years that my mind is like a Rolodex. It used to sound like a full auto M-16. Now it sounds more like a flintlock.

I keep telling myself to take the bike up to Pittsburgh on a nice Sunday and ride the river paths. Gotta do it this spring.

You realize it won’t air out here for another two hours, thanks for the spoiler...... Ah who am I kidding, I ain’t watching it anyhoo! ?

...did you buy him a girl cat on Amazon ?

...that giant woodpecker has hacked into your phone. Make a run for it before it's too late.

I just read that they like to camp at the SFO airport.

Defenders of personal property. We should have our own month. Or do we already? I can't remember.

Ok? What's the big deal? My Aussies are like that all the time, heck, one of them if a Frisbee is involved would easily double that gap to come down with it.

This is why I just don't wear pants. I'm to indecisive and can't handle that kind of quick, high pressure decision and commitment.

do you ever do and pier to pier counseling?

The thread title spurred a rather appropriate memory. Treasure her every last moment, scrapr.

I personally find the handles to be a PITA, as they usually break with bad results. We find many uses for the regular paper sacks. Thank You!

I honestly do not know. I think left, but it is not something I think about, I just do it. I will let you know next week when I change them for clean ones which leg went in first

Great temps for sure, but only got in my commuting miles Had a board meeting at 6:30, so had to ride home, eat, and then go deal with that I will ride today, though, if humanly possible. A little cooler, but still into the mid 60s. And, yes - WINDY was the word of the day.

Wow. I can’t tell you how sorry I am that you both are going through this. She is lucky to have you helping her through everything, how are you holding up?

I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m really at a loss for words... Prayers to WOScraper and to you.

Wow. Just wow. I cannot imagine the hell you two are going through. That is amazing that Oregon has the Death with Dignity opportunity. So very scary yet reassuring. Not sure I could do it, but then I'm not in her shoes. The good fortune in her life right now is you. Please be sure to take care of yourself too.

I read an article about that yesterday, they ought to tear him limb from limb.

My brisket came from a vegan cow

It's never a good idea to overload a closet.

The forum needs love, sweet love. It's the only thing there's too little of.

By "inside" do you mean inside the vet's waiting area?