| Author | Message | ||
     Crusty |
I've had a week that would make a Roller Coaster designer jealous. On Wednesday, I attended my oldest friend's funeral. I first met him before Kindergarden. As kids, we both loved bicycles; then when we were old enough, we both fell in love with motorcycles. The funeral really stirred up a lot of strong feelings and memories. Yesterday (Thursday) I got a call in the morning for a potential job. I went to the interview just after lunch, and things were looking pretty positive. Then, just after I got home, two other agencies called with jobs. This morning, a fourth agency called me with a fourth job offer. So I'm going to be interviewing on both Monday and Tuesday.Things were looking up and I was feeling pretty good. Then, I went to the Urologist's office for my follow up Cystoscopy. I was expecting to hear that the BCG treatments had done their job, but I was going to need at least one more series of three treatments. Instead, there is still cancer in my bladder, and I have to go back to the hospital and get another biopsy taken. Hopefully, I'll be able to do another series of 6 BCG treatments. If the biopsy shows the cancer is advanced, I'll have to have my bladder removed. This was not what I wanted to hear. I'm glad that we're going to the Stamford Dinosaur on June 14th, 'cause the biopsy is scheduled for the 18th. I'll be a bit more accepting of the situation tomorrow, but tonight, I'm feeling pretty low. | ||
| Rocket_in_uk |
Really sorry to hear you're having a tough time of it Crusty. Here's to better times and a speedy return to great health. Sean | ||
| Oldog |
Wow, I hope that you get better news after the biopsy on the 18th thil then we will be praying for you're complete recovery and congrats on the job offers good luck on landing the best one.... | ||
| Pwnzor |
Let the doctors do their work while you go on with yours. Focus on the new job, and the Anthony clan will be sending positive energy and prayers in your direction. | ||
| Etennuly |
Crusty, you are still my BadWeB hero!  My family and I will be rooting for you! I'm going to wear my "Loud Fans Save Lives" T shirt in your honor tomorrow and on the 18th. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I'll be joining Vern in the "Loud Fans Save Lives" t-shirt wearing positive vibe-o-thon You are in my thoughts Crusty! | ||
| Court |
Crusty: Thoughts and prayers are with you . . . . I'm thinking BBQ may be good medicine. Court | ||
| Rick_a |
Sometimes you can't catch a break. Stay positive. My best... | ||
| Etennuly |
I'm thinking BBQ may be good medicine.  I wish you were my doctor! ..... or not! | ||
| Hughlysses |
Hang in there, Crusty. Maybe you're like the guy in a recent meme I saw- "God never gives you more trouble than you can handle. Well, he must think I'm a badass." Prayers sent. | ||
| Kenm123t |
Your on the prayer list Crusty Your not allowed to have any more Bad news! Only good news! | ||
| Malott442 |
Crusty, God will only give you what you can handle. Evidently you've been evaluated as one tough sucker... Prayers from my family to you and yours. | ||
| Blake |
Hang tough, and best wishes and a prayer for your cancer-free recovery. | ||
| Crusty |
Today, I accepted the job that I think will serve me best for the time being. It's a two month Fixed Contract doing some testing on medical devices. The job will be boring, but it pays well and it's a second shift position which will leave me mornings to get my weekly BCG treatments if the cancer proves to be treatable. Hopefully, everything will fall into place, and this cancer will be defeated. I hope God does think I'm a Badass; I actually feel more like a wuss, though. | ||
| M2nc |
I'm glad to hear about the job Crusty. I've been think of you lately and hope everything turns out for the best. I know it's easy to say and hard to do, but let be what will be. The sooner you can stop worrying about tomorrow, the sooner you will start enjoying today. Just know we all are pulling for you. | ||
| Court |
Crusty: You're a Badass . . . with a heart of gold. This is going to work out well . . . stay tough, do your best and draw on the support and love of your friends. Court P.S. - and eat BBQ . . . it's healing effects are amazing. | ||
| Griffmeister |
Crusty, stay focused on the good and I hope to join you for some healing BBQ. | ||
| Cyclonedon |
Crusty, congratulations on the new job and I know your going to kick cancer's butt because your a bad ass! Now I want to know if your going to be riding a new EBR 1190AX to Homecoming next year? | ||
| Malott442 |
P.S. - and eat BBQ . . . it's healing effects are amazing. There is a lot of truth behind that. Good feelings and positivism boost the immune system and keep stress on the heart down. Plus ribs are the best thing next to riding bikes and getting lucky. I vote Crusty as a Badass as well. | ||
| Oldog |
Crusty = BadAss! looking forward to the report that the cancer is gone! till then lots of BBQ! and other good things! | ||
| Prior |
Crusty, Congrats on the new job and keep fighting! I hear BBQ helps maintain strength... I found one of what I think is the drain plugs you made sifting through some parts from an S3 carcass I bought from a chopper guy years ago... wonder what the story is on that- my M2 still has the one you made with it. Made me log on and see how things are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! | ||
| Etennuly |
Hey Crusty! Hope you are feeling well. I've been thinking about you. You're a talented machinist.....make a Bazootie for that problematic bladder thing! The Bazootie you made for the '06/'07 Uly X still works great! A latex balloon, some small aluminum square stock, some manifold type holes, some press fitted tube stubs, a little machining with some precision fitted clamping bolts.....  | ||
| Ulywife |
Praying for you Crusty! Sounds like a BBQ date with Court might just be the ticket to put a smile on your face. | ||
| Oldog |
Crusty any news? | ||
| Crusty |
On Wednesday the 18th, I go and get another biopsy taken from my bladder. Once it's analyzed, I'll know what my options are. | ||
| Crusty |
Today's update; now, I'm not getting the biopsy taken until next Wednesday, the 25th. My Cardiologist went ballistic when he heard that the Urologist wanted me to stop taking my blood thinner. Now, I have to get an injection of some other drug a day or two before the procedure so I won't bleed to death from it. I tell ya, getting old is not for the faint of heart. | ||
| Etennuly |
Be careful with that blood thinner being taken away. Make sure both doctors are on the same page with it. A buddy of mine had a major stroke because a surgeon took him off the blood thinners without consulting his heart specialist. Took him four years to be able to speak a full sentence again. Hell, he is five years younger than us, having had this problem ten years ago. | ||
| Kenm123t |
Crusty Your on the prayer list its getting longer \ |
