This is the post I wanted to leave you with today.
As the promo said "like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives." Yep, and over the next many days one of the things I'll be doing is spending a lot of time enjoying that sand, on a beach, a tad south of here where it's nothing but sunny and warm save the cervezas which are frosty and cool.
The shorts, sandals, golf-shirts are all packed. The boots, scarves, toques, gloves and heavy winter parkas abandoned in the front hall closet.
This will be my last post for a while. I'm going to close the computer and slowly step away in what I hope is an internet-free vacation. That means no tweets to my twit friends, no Facebook comment thread hijackings and, naturally, no blog posts.
I've loaded up my iPad with music and books and I plan on reading, relaxing, reloading, refuelling, and recharging.
This time tomorrow I'll be on a plane half-way to paradise. As Jimmy Buffet says "changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes".
Since I'll be away looking for that lost shaker of salt (different song, I know) during the holidays Merry Chriskwanzakkah and Happy New Year/ bonne annee guys.
Don't wait up.
This bamboo umbrella has my name on it.
Here's the update:
And then I woke up with a brisk slap to the face. My doctor has told me he'd prefer I not travel because he'd like to monitor my "condition". Blood work I had done last week has given him some concern. So, more chemo drugs, no travel, no golf, no sun sand or cervezas. And my doctor's about to become my new best friend.
As you can imagine I'm not feeling very creative these days. So I'm gonna take a little break from this blogging thing, as originally planned.
See you in a bit.
45 comments:
Good luck. Rest up. I eagerly await your healthy return.
You and I are always spending our vacations in the hospital! Sigh. However, we are still alive and better looking than ever! Go take those dang drugs and sneak in a cerveza or two just for the heck of it! You might be able to get a little sun from the reflection off the snow drifts! We gotta find the positive in every situation. Hurry back! You will be missed!
Oh, man. This isn't cool...not the part about you not blogging for a while and taking an Internet break...well, that too, but especially about your blood work. You will be missed here, but main thing is work on getting yourself better. Whatever it takes.
Aw Dufus! I'm sad.
Take care of yourself. Real good care of yourself.
And I'm terribly sorry to hear about chemo during the holidays. Ugh.
We'll be here waiting patiently.
Somewhat.
So hurry back!
Woops.
Sorry, bout that. You do what you need to do. {hugs} and {prayers}
Damn! Sorry to hear that Dufus.
Well, shit, NoName. This isn't good news. Not at all. Please get healthy.
Don't listen to the doctor. Go to Maui and have fun in the sun!
Damn Dufus. Take care of yourself, mon ami. N'hésite pas de me dire si tu as besoin de quelque chose. Sans blague. N'importe quoi.
Whatever it takes, however long it takes, do what you need to do to fight the battle you need to fight. Kick ass, NND! Good thoughts, prayers and wishes being sent your way for a much better 2012.
Dufe, man. Get that rest. We'll be waiting for you.
Serieusement.
Thanks for the warm thoughts, Bryan. Been kinda moping around since I got the news. But adjusting now and hoping for the best.
Thanks, Quirks. I'll be fine. You take care of yourself, too, eh?
Heh, heh, yeah, me too. Thanks LOTGK.
Tell me about it. It's a phase, though. I'll get through it. Thanks, Mike.
Maui wouldn't be bad Stef. But I was bound for Panama! At least I haven't lost my sense of direction. Thanks for the sentiment, though.
Thanks, Nicky. We'll have to make a date for that cheeseburger.
Vraiment. Merci, Mike.
Geez, thanks, Deb. With such good thoughts I'll get through this in no time.
Thank you, sir. I appreciate it.
You and me both. Thanks, Shawn.
Thanks for the kind words Malisa. That's exactly the approach I intend to take.
Panama..! In that case listen to the doctor.
Get well soon and return with a bang!
Fantasy football team already missing you, I think!
Ha, ha, yeah the fantasy football team just missed the playoffs. Bad year for them too.
I suggest filling a room in the house with sand, installing mega bright lights all around, grabbling a lawn chair and a fruity rum drink. Solution complete...
Not a bad idea, VE. With the weather we've had around here this week, though, it may not be necessary. At plus 10 yesterday I almost went golfing.
Oy vey. That sucks. Sorry your health conditions are preventing you from traveling.
hope you are feeling a little bit better?
thinking of you - hoping all is well.
Thanks for checking up on me Meleah. Been loaded up on chemo drugs the last few weeks.I find out how they've been doing next week when I check in with my haematologist. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Sending MORE prayers your way.
Unless Santa already gave you the new Shatner book, you should get it. It's very funny and I know you're a huge fan of his. Hope you have a good week. Take care.
You know when I first read this I thought you said the new Shatner "look". And I'm thinking, "Hey, I haven't lost my hair yet." Ha, ha, I'll have to look into that book. I get an update from my doc this week. Crossing my fingers. Thanks for checking in.
Hey Meleah. I've been following your travails, too. I really hope you're feeling better these days. It sucks to be sick, doesn't it.
Yeah, it does.
I just hope YOU feel better soon!
Yikes, sorry I wasn't around to catch this announcement when it was new. I'll be thinking of you and your family. Stay strong.
Honey, I hate this. Still, that sun and surf is bad for your skin. Stay where you are and drink margaritas and play Jimmy Buffett. Or Bob Marley and smoke a doobie. I'm sorry your vacation got messed up over this, but there will be other vacations. There just aren't any other Dufuses running around. I'll be checking in on you. Take it easy!
Thanks for checking in on me, Linda. It's good of you. Things are a little better. I studied really hard for my last blood test and got a better mark this time around. The doctor says I can spend 9 days in Orlando. So I've booked my flight and I'll soon be golfing with my brothers and enjoying a few Coronas. We'll see where things are at when I get back.
Orlando is as tropical as I'd want to get. Sunshine, golf courses, and people you want to spend time with. Sounds pretty good to me. I'm going to drink a Corona in your honer, but not until about noon.
We usually start a little earlier, cause it's gotta be noon somewhere. And it gets you loosened up for golf. Cheers, Linda.
Cheers, Honey!
Thanks, Linda. Your interest and concern is appreciated.
Madge, I missed your comment because for some reason Disqus sticks more recent comments somewhere in the middle of previous ones. Thanks for the kind words.
Dang, Dufus! That truly sucks. I want you to know that out of solidarity I made a special trip to the ER in your honor over the holidays. Just because I didn't want you to feel bad about being the only one with medical issues. I'm sure I would have much preferred you as a roommate over the ones I got while I was there. Hope you're out there kicking cancer's ass.
You did that for me? I wish I was as organ-ized as you were, Boom Boom. I hope everything goes well for you and that you're back on top in no time.
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