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Hang in there. Sounds like some better days are ahead once you get past the effects of that drug. Keep your strength up. And watch out for the ‘roid rage you muscle bound hunk.
Hang in there. Sounds like some better days are ahead once you get past the effects of that drug. Keep your strength up. And watch out for the ‘roid rage you muscle bound hunk.
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I feel a need to explain the reasons behind a decision that I have come to regarding the immediate future.
My long term plan had been to surround myself with a collection of rare Kona bikes with a view to riding them well into my senior years. To that end I also hoarded enough high end components to keep the collection running for years to come. Sadly those plans were turned on their head last December.
While coming to terms with my diagnosis, I had an inspired idea to clear the decks in my little pad, so as not to leave my elder brother and sister with the task (burden) of dealing with all my possessions. They were encouraging me to keep everything, to use as long as I am able, and not to be concerned about them being left with all my belongings to sort out. As much as that sounded like a good option, I wanted to do it this way, and get moving now while I have the energy and wherewithal. I have already given away my late 70’s Gibson SG to my best mate, and my nephew got my Epiphone ES-335 at Christmas – I have after all still got that Flying V to play!
The biggest problem however was what to do with all of my bike stuff.
My brother and sister simply wouldn't know what to do with 14 complete Kona bikes, 12 frames and a massive collection of hoarded / archived components. I told them that a guy on RB has offered to help me out, and that we have agreed a deal to initially let most of my collection go, but keep 4 bikes for now to ride while I still can. It will be good for him too, as he can work at his own pace to part the collection out, and have a bit of return for all the work involved.
I absolutely could not face doing that work myself; dismantling my collection piece by piece, then advertising it and selling it all off as I become too poorly to ride - it would be upsetting for me, and probably beyond my ability. The agreement was very hard for me to come to terms with, but under the circumstances, it is the best outcome for the collection. As I mentioned, it avoids the problem for my folks.
Please, repeat PLEASE do not contact me on this thread or by Private Message asking for the right of first refusal on any of the bikes or components. A new thread will appear soon-ish, and all will be revealed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Pip
I feel a need to explain the reasons behind a decision that I have come to regarding the immediate future.
My long term plan had been to surround myself with a collection of rare Kona bikes with a view to riding them well into my senior years. To that end I also hoarded enough high end components to keep the collection running for years to come. Sadly those plans were turned on their head last December.
While coming to terms with my diagnosis, I had an inspired idea to clear the decks in my little pad, so as not to leave my elder brother and sister with the task (burden) of dealing with all my possessions. They were encouraging me to keep everything, to use as long as I am able, and not to be concerned about them being left with all my belongings to sort out. As much as that sounded like a good option, I wanted to do it this way, and get moving now while I have the energy and wherewithal. I have already given away my late 70’s Gibson SG to my best mate, and my nephew got my Epiphone ES-335 at Christmas – I have after all still got that Flying V to play!
The biggest problem however was what to do with all of my bike stuff.
My brother and sister simply wouldn't know what to do with 14 complete Kona bikes, 12 frames and a massive collection of hoarded / archived components. I told them that a guy on RB has offered to help me out, and that we have agreed a deal to initially let most of my collection go, but keep 4 bikes for now to ride while I still can. It will be good for him too, as he can work at his own pace to part the collection out, and have a bit of return for all the work involved.
I absolutely could not face doing that work myself; dismantling my collection piece by piece, then advertising it and selling it all off as I become too poorly to ride - it would be upsetting for me, and probably beyond my ability. The agreement was very hard for me to come to terms with, but under the circumstances, it is the best outcome for the collection. As I mentioned, it avoids the problem for my folks.
Please, repeat PLEASE do not contact me on this thread or by Private Message asking for the right of first refusal on any of the bikes or components. A new thread will appear soon-ish, and all will be revealed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Pip
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Dibs on the bogroll?
<waves hand in placating way to up the mood in light of current times>
<waves hand in placating way to up the mood in light of current times>
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A courageous move. Much respect.
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You know how I feel about this so I'll say no more other than I'm really pleased you've kept hold of the ones you love the most.
Good vibes and enjoyment are super important no matter what form they take. They have immeasurable value far beyond money and wealth.
Keep the spirits up!
You know how I feel about this so I'll say no more other than I'm really pleased you've kept hold of the ones you love the most.
Good vibes and enjoyment are super important no matter what form they take. They have immeasurable value far beyond money and wealth.
Keep the spirits up!
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Thank you all very much.
I have now had two very heavy meetings with my newly assigned Sue Ryder (Macmillan) Palliative Nurse Specialist. There was also a Consultant Specialist in Palliative Care present. The meetings were designed to set out a plan of action regarding my final days. This was documented on a “ReSPECT” Form and signed by the Consultant. I have agreed to no CPR / Do Not Resuscitate, and Medication based on pain relief, at the expense of sustaining life. This may sound somewhat premature, but the Consultant in particular was urging me to get things moving now, rather than leaving it until it becomes more urgent. They’re behaving as if they know something that they are not telling me regarding how the Cancer is developing. I can’t see how they would as my Consultant Oncologist hasn’t yet arranged a C.T. Scan for my post 6 cycle review.
I made it clear that I want to end up in Malvern at my sister’s place, which will take some arranging via a different Heath Authority, but they have now spoken to her and things are in motion.
They asked a couple of times what my biggest fear is, which I assume I have answered accurately. I don’t want to be hanging on for months at the end in discomfort. They mentioned pain relief, and went on to discuss how I may feel when the Cancer develops as I believe it is in four sites including my Liver. They asked what I would be able to do to keep happy and positive when I can no longer manage to be active.
Like I said, they were heavy meetings, but I reckon I coped pretty well on my own at both.
Anyway, with all that in mind, it now seems the correct decision to move my bike collection on in the way that I have. I can still ride the remaining 4 bikes for now – see signature. Rather unusually for me, I haven’t been out properly for a couple of months now, but maybe the warmer weather will get me out there. I have however ridden the Kawasaki twice so far this week, and did the furthest distance on Wednesday since I bought it. I wanted to see how I will handle sitting at the speed limit for a long period, as I plan to visit a few places soon.
Pip.
Thank you all very much.
I have now had two very heavy meetings with my newly assigned Sue Ryder (Macmillan) Palliative Nurse Specialist. There was also a Consultant Specialist in Palliative Care present. The meetings were designed to set out a plan of action regarding my final days. This was documented on a “ReSPECT” Form and signed by the Consultant. I have agreed to no CPR / Do Not Resuscitate, and Medication based on pain relief, at the expense of sustaining life. This may sound somewhat premature, but the Consultant in particular was urging me to get things moving now, rather than leaving it until it becomes more urgent. They’re behaving as if they know something that they are not telling me regarding how the Cancer is developing. I can’t see how they would as my Consultant Oncologist hasn’t yet arranged a C.T. Scan for my post 6 cycle review.
I made it clear that I want to end up in Malvern at my sister’s place, which will take some arranging via a different Heath Authority, but they have now spoken to her and things are in motion.
They asked a couple of times what my biggest fear is, which I assume I have answered accurately. I don’t want to be hanging on for months at the end in discomfort. They mentioned pain relief, and went on to discuss how I may feel when the Cancer develops as I believe it is in four sites including my Liver. They asked what I would be able to do to keep happy and positive when I can no longer manage to be active.
Like I said, they were heavy meetings, but I reckon I coped pretty well on my own at both.
Anyway, with all that in mind, it now seems the correct decision to move my bike collection on in the way that I have. I can still ride the remaining 4 bikes for now – see signature. Rather unusually for me, I haven’t been out properly for a couple of months now, but maybe the warmer weather will get me out there. I have however ridden the Kawasaki twice so far this week, and did the furthest distance on Wednesday since I bought it. I wanted to see how I will handle sitting at the speed limit for a long period, as I plan to visit a few places soon.
Pip.
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Bagsy you get over here for a natter! The Kent Downs are pretty ace and just up the road ;-)
Bagsy you get over here for a natter! The Kent Downs are pretty ace and just up the road ;-)
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