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Post by 8338 on Sept 14, 2008 18:30:13 GMT -6
Hi everyone,
I really haven't done anything spectacular mainly because my husband is over protective of me. I think that he knows that I'm so bullheaded and don't feel like waiting for someone to help me that I'll do it myself :-)
I still have to do these things though- try to ride a bike again (kind of hard because of the balance issue), go on an escalator (it scares me to try to manuver the cane and the speed of my legs and escalator), I would like to be able to go on an airplane by myself (I have to have a wheelchair through the airport) to go visit my sons.
Barb
PS Thank you Richard for what you have done
PPS I know, Joel has been quiet lately!
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Post by ScrapHeap on Sept 17, 2008 23:25:38 GMT -6
It still puts me in awe that Richard was able to pull time in the service, much less active duty, post op. Just friggin amazing! It's been said before but can never be said enough... Thanks you Sir, for your service and dedication. It's people like you that make this country what it is.
I really can't say on this forum the outlandish thing(s) I've done since surgery. Most would not appreciate.... a severe case of TMI. Well, with the exception of Went. He'd probably get a kick out of it. Some things are better left unsaid. But I will say this. Given the opportunity, I would and will do it again. ;D
One the more normal side of outlandish, I took a long weekend trip back in June. I drove 6.5 hours to a destination and stayed for 5 days. Jumped back in the car and drove 2.5 hours from there to spend 2 days w/my Grandmother (she's 92 and still 99% on the ball). I jumped back in the car and drove 4.5 hours home from there. No copilot. Solo all the way. Thank goodness for cruise control. W/O it, that trip doesn't happen.
I was 14 months post op in August of 2007. A drummer from Annapolis, MD. drove to my house on a Thursday w/his gear. We loaded up his truck w/my short list of road gear.... 2 guitars, a 2x12 speaker cabinet, a 6u rack loaded, pedal boards, cords and a few mics w/stands and cables. We added a powered PA, a pair of 2x15 PA speakers, 50 foot cables, a karaoke machine w/200 cd's and a huge generator (just in case). We (he) drove 5+ hours to some small town in Ohio. We met up w/another guitarists from Colorado and a singer from Washington (state). We played Friday and Saturday (day through night) outside on a 10+ acre field. Good crowd. Good people. Great times.
Just the trip time alone for the above is enough to unnerve me. All the planning... the multiple potty stops. Worrying I might NOT make it TO the potty stops. Being in the middle of a set and having to go BAD! Playing in front of strangers (including the band mates) and staggering like a drunk while wielding a guitar and not had a drop to drink. Trying to "pedal dance" during songs and hoping not to miss a pedal or hit the wrong one(s). Worse missing everything and falling. No time for regular stage fright. The fright is embarrassment due to other things than messing up a song. Doesn't sound like all that much except for the fact that doing stairs at home is a major chore for me. Let alone all the moving and grooving for those two escapades.
Bottom Line: Life is short. Play hard!
-Mike
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Post by deirdre612 on Sept 18, 2008 1:37:58 GMT -6
Mike - you rock. No pun intended. Well, maybe just a little one. ;D I'm very impressed with your achievements, its awesome that you're not letting a stupid spinal tumor and surgery hold you back.
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Post by Joel on Sept 18, 2008 11:01:28 GMT -6
OK, I'll say a little something. Although now Mike has me wondering what he's REALLY been doing. I'm so old, I don't even know what TMI means! "The meandering insteps"? That would be me! Anyway, my biggest deal had to be going to Indonesia last summer for 5 weeks by myself. Luckily, there were a number of very nice people who let me lean on them, gave me rides, interpreted for me, and otherwise helped me out. It was an amazing trip, but I fear it was the last one I will take alone. If you want to read about my trip and see pictures, go to www.joelwisner.wordpress.com, and click on "indonesia gimpy adventure". I loved it, and I only crapped in my pants one time! Joel |
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Post by Linda51 on Sept 18, 2008 14:24:54 GMT -6
Okay Joel I will help you out since your old.  I could be wrong but I believe TMI means to much information. ~Linda |
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Post by donna on Sept 18, 2008 16:20:09 GMT -6
I guess you can call this outlandish! Qhcrazy, this is for you. My husband turned 65 in April 2008 and we where both getting ansty, being most home since my surgery in July 2007, we love to travel. Well him & I went to Laughlin for 4 nights and we had a great time. I had my 4 wheel walker if I needed to sit down, but those slot machine chairs are really comfy. The hotel was very good about giving us handicap accomodations. To top it all off we went back a month later and took my Mom who was visiting from Colorado. I too walk with a walker and hope to be able to just use a cane in the future, however jsut found out my tumor is back and probably will have another surgery. I will be very very thankful to be able to walk with a walker after that 'Donna
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Post by juliefromca on Oct 3, 2008 17:30:53 GMT -6
I've always wanted to get my nose pierced (which I wish they would have done while I was under anesthesia!), and I'm doing it this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by stevieray on Oct 3, 2008 17:44:47 GMT -6
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Post by qhcrazy on Oct 8, 2008 15:02:45 GMT -6
Richard: God bless you for your valuable service!!!!!! Keep healing |
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Post by qhcrazy on Oct 11, 2008 13:56:32 GMT -6
I LOVE reading about all of your adventures!!! Keep em' coming. these are great for self motivation and all kinds of positivie thoughts!!! ;D
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I could be wrong but I believe TMI means to much information. 
