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Dec 13, 2017 | 11:58 AM

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willowbilly3

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From: Black Hills of SD

Well, it dam sure isn't the end of this ol boy yet. Just the end of me letting western medicine poison me. I still have game. If I listen to them I'd have maybe a few good months but I plan to be around a lot longer than that, and free of this disease.

Dec 13, 2017 | 01:56 PM

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1952henry

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From: Mandan, ND

Right attitude. You don't say WHOA in the middle of a horse race. Would like to walk through the wrecking yard in Mandan with you.

Dec 13, 2017 | 02:36 PM

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1952 Ford Coe

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From: Vernon, N.Y.

Tomorrow may be our last but, we still have today. Best of luck on your adventure. May this day and the next be your best. This goes to everyone reading. Take the time to love, laugh and have fun. Life is short enjoy it. I learned this from the loss of my brother. I haven't lost sight of it since.

Dec 13, 2017 | 04:32 PM

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willowbilly3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952henry

Right attitude. You don't say WHOA in the middle of a horse race. Would like to walk through the wrecking yard in Mandan with you.

And we will my friend

Dec 14, 2017 | 11:28 AM

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Steve1920

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I know some folks who were given very bad odds and guess what- their still here. There's a reason why these doctors all operate a thing called a "practice". We all will be looking forward to the summary and photos from the road trip!

Dec 18, 2017 | 11:12 PM

#21

GB SISSON

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From: Orcas Island Wa.

Steve, I'll send some pictures of WB and I on a joy ride when he stops by!

Dec 19, 2017 | 11:18 AM

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Steve1920

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Yes! Please do!

Dec 19, 2017 | 01:40 PM

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catimann

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From: Surrey BC

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Originally Posted by Steve1920

One of my oldest friends Dads had cancer and at that point in life I was close to him. We talked about all sorts of things about life and over time I found out he was a special person in respect to the cancer because all the doctors thought he should not be around with how strong the test data was. But he was and he kept going and going. After about 8 years of this, I saw him again and noticed the change. Before I had told him I could sense how how he was not finished yet and not ready. He had agreed then, "Too much to do" he told me back then. But that day he had changed. I asked if he was finished and he just nodded. From then it was only three months.

This is not meant to be bad in any way but to show that I think it is more up to each of us as to how long it takes. I cried more for my oldest friends father than I did mine, I still do.

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Dec 23, 2017 | 08:28 AM

#24

Joe777

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From: W. Pa

Terribly sorry to hear this. Post from the road when you can and Godspeed.

Dec 24, 2017 | 03:06 PM

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willowbilly3

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Every day I get up and I have today, just like anyone else.

Dec 24, 2017 | 03:17 PM

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tinman52

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From: northwest MT

Great attitude.....Merry Christmas and many more days!

Dec 25, 2017 | 09:56 AM

#27

FireEngineMike

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From: Webster, NY

Sorry to hear the news, but glad to hear that you are heading off on a road trip. Wish I had the skill to finish the 1940; I certainly appreciate your advice. Carry On Wayward Son.

Jan 25, 2018 | 11:15 PM

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willowbilly3

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Well, the road trip was an unreal expectation. My nephew came and drove me home after Christmas. I feel pretty good most of the time but realization is setting in that I'm not going to do some of the things I used to, or had plans for.
I'm trying some alt-med stuff but go in for labs twice a week and almost always need platelets or hemoglobin once a week. I guess at some point, you quit getting a bump from the platelets but so far that hasn't happened. I've been sticking pretty close to home with all the flu going around, and always mask up when I go out.
The 40 panel needs a new home, way more of a project than I'll ever get much done on.
On the fun side, I still drag stuff in (with the help of my nephew) Yesterday I hauled home a freeby 78-79 F150 supercab 4x4. Kind of unique as the only leaf spring F150 made for 2 years. Also went and made a deal on a 78-79 Bronco today and have an 89 F150 SC shortbed 4x4 to go get as soon as they find the keys. I think we are going to lay out a little tough truck course out at the ranch and have some fun this spring. Like the $500 beater truck thing.