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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2007
    Time until Friday, August 24, 2007 at 5:00PM (Chicago time)
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    It is 8 days, 2 hours, 46 minutes and 34 seconds until Friday, August 24, 2007 at 5:00PM
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  • TracyNY
    TracyNY Member Posts: 434
    edited August 2007
    You know that means? A trip to storage to get my luggage. Its a shame that the flight is so short, I would really like a long haul like Deb or Dev is going to have so I can take a pill and get a really nice long sleep!

    I am so busy at work it is unbelievable!
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  • maryannecb
    maryannecb Member Posts: 1,453
    edited August 2007
    TracyNY-do I have to bring pills for you? LOL.

    My friend looked OK but felt terrible that day. Last year she dealt with bone mets and this last 6 months it spread to her liver and lungs. She was a great model, she lived well and fully. She did a cruise in December and another in May. Since our Dragon Boat team formed she is the second death. That is a group of 50 over 5 years.

    This time next week I will be having supper with Tracy and Mary, can't wait.

    I have been wicked busy this week at work and home. I haven't evenn paddled since the Festival. My arms are already turning to jelly.

    This is my weekend to be 7 doctors, hope it is quiet!

    Fists up!
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  • marymelodi
    marymelodi Member Posts: 515
    edited August 2007
    MaryAnne, Tracy, and Cathy: These are the 3 Rocktober gals I know we'll see on Thursday night. Anyone else arriving on Thursday? I thought the same thing while eating dinner tonight . . . next week in Chicago!!!!

    MaryAnne - I think you arrive first.
    Mary - I arrive second.
    Tracy - arrives third.
    Cathy - is driving and will meet us at the hotel, right?

    I'll send you a PM with cell phone # and we'll arrange where to meet to get a cab to the hotel.

    Mary
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2007
    Mary-Anne -
    btw...the photos are awesome! Your cottage property is amazing. Everything's so green! Just beautiful!

    Cathy -
    Do you know anything about antique game boards?

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    Hi Girls -
    It's late and I'm really tired. Will check in tomorrow...nite-nite, don't let the bed bugs bite! LOL

    Hey...do you think our international visitors have touched down yet?
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  • TracySeattle
    TracySeattle Member Posts: 690
    edited August 2007
    Just a check-in to let you know that the Aquafest elections went well tonight!!! I am no longer President and we have an AWESOME board for next year! The AquaMonster knew she was defeated and she left her stuff and slowly slinked away....

    I was telling everyone that next week I will be with my sisters in Chicago!!!

    I discovered that my Ex has a MySpace.... I went to look at it, found his new wife's MySpace and there was posted all of their wedding pics.... Weird..... They got married at their favorite bar, fitting don't you think? I found out from my little niece that my Ex has to breathe into a thing to start his car.... Kinda sad....
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  • Paula15089
    Paula15089 Member Posts: 373
    edited August 2007
    Girls, you wont believe what has happened!!! I just have to share.
    I have (possibly) discovered some relatives in CHICAGO of all places!!!! is that a coincidence or what?? I have a very rare last name, and here was someone on a Facebook with exactly same name! so i messaged him, and indeed his background is russian, so we might be related!!
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  • RoseMarie
    RoseMarie Member Posts: 502
    edited August 2007
    TracyS- So glad the Aquafest stuff is over for you and happy that you're happy about the new board! Sorry about all the stuff with your ex!
    Paula - how cool is that?!!
    MaryAnne - I'll have to get with you about Dragon boat racing - I think the Indy team has set their sights on a festival/race in Canada for next summer ("French Dressing Pants"??? Does that sound familiar?) So sorry about your friend. I have been trying so hard to not get consumed in fear!!
    Laura - counting down the days!!
    Amy - your pup is adorable!!!!!

    Ok - off to run errands -

    Lots of love!
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  • ravdeb
    ravdeb Member Posts: 3,116
    edited August 2007
    Ladies..
    I'm writing from Chicago!!
    I barely made it here, though..almost missed my connecting flight!
    I am meeting my cousin who I haven't seen for about 20 years, in about 15 minutes. YIKES!
    I'm very tired and spacey and will call it jet lagged chemo brain! I yelled at the United security and I asked for directions in Hebrew! GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ!
    I'm off to meet my cousin. This is going to FUN!
    PAULA..YOU CAN STAY IN OUR ROOM...it would be 4 girls to a room...should be cheap that way. pm Michele for details as she is the one who made the arrangements.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2007
    Am I right in thinking Paula is going to make it? That's great! That makes 14 of us instead of 13! I'm not superstitious, but...

    To those who are arriving on Thursday: I am arriving on Thursday as well, but I don't think I will be able to join you as I promised to be with my friend Maria O'Neill that evening. Hoping to see you all, though. Maybe we should all wear something, like a Rocktober shirt and/or a ribbon. Are we all going to be on the same floor or wing? OMG I am getting so excited!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2007
    Time until Friday, August 24, 2007 at 5:00PM (Chicago time)

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    It is 7 days, 2 hours, 23 minutes and 43 seconds until Friday, August 24, 2007 at 5:00
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  • chumfry
    chumfry Member Posts: 642
    edited August 2007
    MaryAnne, I'll want to talk to you about Dragon boating, too. There's one in my town, but I'm sitting on the fence about it. I think it would be good exercise and feel very empowering. But I'm afraid I would be so devestated if/when crew members died. Sigh. That feels so cowardly.

    Had my 10th of 12 weekly Taxol/Carboplatins today. Instead of feeling all excited about being almost done, I felt blue because I was going back for MORE poison after having my week off. Bah! (Cindy stomps around, generally peeved at herself.) (Stomp, stomp, stomp!)
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  • TracySeattle
    TracySeattle Member Posts: 690
    edited August 2007
    Cindy!! you are almost done! Just hang in there for two more times and you will have it conquered! I can remember my 4th Chemo - I cried all the way to the cancer center. I just didn't want to do it.... Such a helpless feeling, but I did it and so can you!!!

    I am thinking we should all wear our Rocktober Chemo Girl shirts - but I bet the Debbies may not have brought theirs... Also I have put on a few pounds, not sure mine will fit me the way I like anymore.....

    It will be so strange trying to figure out if we are seeing each other or if we are thinking a perfect stranger is one of our Rocktober sisters! LOL!!!
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  • chumfry
    chumfry Member Posts: 642
    edited August 2007
    Yes, I'm up late. Blame the pre-chemo steroids. I think our get-together might be a little like any other reunion--family or high school. The people don't look exactly like you think they're going to. But they are familiar and the character that comes through our writing will be there.

    In the past 30 years, I've seen my best friend from high school maybe three times. But we write a lot. So when we *do* get together, we're awkward for maybe the first hour. And then it's like the space-time continuum shifts a bit and everything slides back together and it's like we've never been apart.

    I think something similar to that will happen next week. Maybe not as thoroughly. With my best friend from high school, I can literally almost feel the *click* as our awkwardness falls away and we reconnect at a deeper level. It's an odd but cool feeling. It's like we're pieces of a puzzle that slide together precisely. And it feels great to fit like that.

    I'm very interested to see if something similar to that will happen with us, or some of us, next week. Having a reunion with people we've only met online will be different, I'm sure. But I'm really looking forward to it.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2007
    Time until Friday, August 24, 2007 at 5:00PM (Chicago time)

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    It is 6 days, 10 hours, 42 minutes and 28 seconds until Friday, August 24, 2007 at 5:00
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  • Paula15089
    Paula15089 Member Posts: 373
    edited August 2007
    Ravdeb, or someone from the 'international room', can you give the details of who is arriving when? (in our room i mean)

    thanks!!
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  • Graycie
    Graycie Member Posts: 839
    edited August 2007

    Hey Girls, I can't wait........

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  • TracySeattle
    TracySeattle Member Posts: 690
    edited August 2007
    Paula!!!! Does this mean you are coming??????

    I sure hope so!!!1
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  • maryannecb
    maryannecb Member Posts: 1,453
    edited August 2007
    I will arrive in my Rocktober T-shirt for sure. For me it solidified our togetherness somehow.

    Paula, You are coming, great! I can't wait to meet you. Your hair is so much like mine ,just a few months ahead, I finished chemo late March.

    Cindy, I am stomping with you. It was bad enough to give six months two years ago but this year too...ah ,well you are almost done. Those Decadron nights were agonizing. Why didn't I take anything for sleep? Why aren;'t you? If I ever have to go there again I am taking sleep aids, that is for sure.

    I bet the Debs brought their T-shirts!

    Tracy, Mary have we decided where and when to meet? Lets PM to figure it out.

    One night down and I slept. I am on call until Monday Am so can be called anytime, for a delivery or very ill patient. Keep your fingers crossed, this old body is not what it used to be.

    Losing a member of our team, really was devastating for all of us. It rekindled everyones fears about recurrence. But..it drew us closer too. To see 50 women with our paddling uniforms standing guard was awesome too. I would not let that stop you Cindy. I joined our team while finishing chemo. For the most part the general good health and positive thinking of the group is what keeps me going.

    Our team is paddling today but I was unable to go,sadly, as I had to work. Here is a pic of the team. That is yours truly, in the middle with the Afro.LOL.

    image

    Have to go. Patrick wants to shop for school supplies. Another year begins!

    Fists up!
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  • RoseMarie
    RoseMarie Member Posts: 502
    edited August 2007
    Oh Paula - so excited!!! Yay!

    I can't wait!!

    I'm meeting Cathy tomorrow!!! An awesome preview to our awesome get together!
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  • TracyNY
    TracyNY Member Posts: 434
    edited August 2007

    Is it the weekend yet? I can't wait to get out of Dodge!! I need a vacation really bad. I took my 2pm nap at 11am today, I am so exhausted.

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  • Graycie
    Graycie Member Posts: 839
    edited August 2007
    I was planning on bringing my T-shirt too.........I just hope I don't forget something.......Camera, t-shirt, photo.....I better start writing things down.

    Paula, I hope this means you are going to be able to come.

    Maryanne, awwwwww, sorry you have to work so much. OMG, I would hate being on call. I remember those day's with my Dad. He was always exhausted. I always wondered why he took so many naps. I understand now......That's a nice picture of everyone and I love your hair......You are so lucky you have such beautiful curls. My hair never came back the way it was. I am wondering if I should have a body perm. It is very dry and straighter than an arrow. Anyone else notice a difference in their hair?

    Rosemarie, Have a nice visit with Cathy......

    Tadah, I can't wait to get out of Dodge either and you aren't the only one that get's tired these days......I'm worried about being able to stay up for our party. Somehow I think I will manage...lol

    «´¨`·.¸¸.*GaiserG*.¸¸.·´¨`»
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  • Graycie
    Graycie Member Posts: 839
    edited August 2007

    Oh, I found leopard print pj's today. I was telling Laura we are all going to look like a bunch of wild animals on the loose.........lol

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  • ravdeb
    ravdeb Member Posts: 3,116
    edited August 2007
    No T-shirt for me. I tried to pack as light as possible and though I thought to take it with..I forgot! oops.

    Paula..I arrive on Friday somewhere around 2:30 ish. I'm taking a train and then a cab to the hotel so it's iffy exactly what time. Laura. hope that's okay...

    I'm tired and going to watch a movie now but I'll probably fall asleep!
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  • chumfry
    chumfry Member Posts: 642
    edited August 2007
    Ravdeb, I just did the dumbest thing. I read your post. Looked at the time it posted. Added 8 hours to the time and thought: "What are you thinking? Of course you're tired! What the heck are you doing up?!" Then I remembered you're in the States. Duh!
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  • TracyNY
    TracyNY Member Posts: 434
    edited August 2007

    Tick, tock, tick, tock...

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  • ravdeb
    ravdeb Member Posts: 3,116
    edited August 2007
    Cindy...

    Waiting for my friend and then we are off for a rainy ride to visit her parents. It's COLD here in the windy city and very much like our winters at home. I have summer clothes here but luckily have my jacket!

    We spent the day yesterday at Lincoln Park Zoo (among other places) and it was great despite the rain. Saw parts of the air show as well..loud but very, very cool!

    Went to R.J. Grunts and that brought back nostalgic memories.

    Had a great time. It was with two other women I went to college with. Tons of fun!

    And before that I spent the day with my cousin who I hadn't seen in years..lotsa years. This was amazing. Family secrets..wow! We had a terrific time and she has not changed and she said I hadn't either ('cept for the funny white hair I have! )

    Gail..my hair is the same texture as it was before chemo. Just white...

    I will have something cheetah for the Wild Animal Event of the Year. It will not be pj's since that I did not find, but....
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  • Paula15089
    Paula15089 Member Posts: 373
    edited August 2007
    Ravdeb, do you know when are the other girls in our room arriving? I pmd Michele, but still havent heard from her.

    I guess i'd rather arrive on Thursday, but not sure if i will be able to stay in someone else's room?

    hey girls i went shopping today and got some cheetah wear...
    and i am working on my baby pic!! (i only have one and my parents have it, i gotta get it scanned)
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2007
    Time until Friday, August 24, 2007 at 5:00PM (Chicago time)
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    5 days
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    It is 5 days, 8 hours, 1 minute and 11 seconds until Friday, August 24, 2007 at 5:00
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  • Graycie
    Graycie Member Posts: 839
    edited August 2007
    Paula, Michele is away for the weekend at her cottage that is probably why you haven't heard from her. I am pretty sure she is arriving in Chicago on Thursday along with a few other girls.

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