Are you kidding? That's as bad ass as they come! You have so many reason to feel bad ass and that in itself is BAD ASS!!!
KEEP ON ROCKIN' ROB!!
Seriously! Gracie herself is a bad ass. Put both of you together on a neighborhood stroll and people will be locking their doors!
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
On a side note, I used to work at a boarding facility and standard poodles are fantastic dogs. They're loyal and very intelligent breeds.
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
Well, I've been home for a week. I won't tell you it's been all peaches and cream. A colostomy is a BIG adjustment, both physically and mentally. I think the mental park is the worst. Anyway, I was pretty down when I first got home but my attitude has improved and I'm moving forward.
Not really a lot to report...I'm still sore from the surgery but today may be the first day I don't take even one pain pill (we'll see). My abdomen is a little sore but what's really sore is my butt. I can't sit on a hard chair or drive, so I've been logging a lot of recliner time.
I just need to figure out this damn bag and I'll be OK. I mean, it's weird and all, but what is really the big deal? At least the cancer is gone. I see my surgeon on Wednesday...we'll see what he has to say. Maybe he'll pull the stitches in my butt....that's going to be ticklish :shock: ! I think I'm healing OK...hopefully, the surgeon will concur.
P.S. The Giants obviously care nothing about my mental well being! :(
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Philly I & II, 16
Denver 22
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,779
Rob, I hope you're feeling better soon! It sounds like you're over the most difficult phase and hopefully things are looking up for you every day! And I'll bet if the Giant's players knew what you're going through, they'd be pulling for you too!
Hang in there!
Brian
"Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth. And to hope."
And I'll bet if the Giant's players knew what you're going through, they'd be pulling for you too!
they might be pulling for me....but they'd still suck! :shock:
actually, righetti and affeldt wore save the pooper bracelets on the field one day
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
As I get ready to leave tomorrow for my mini Canadian tour, I keep thinking about how you're doing and sending you positive Chi. By reading your last three posts, it seems to me you are doing remarkably well for what you've been through and will have to contend with. But I know you'll pull through and manage. Even if the Giants currently suck. Like my Red Sox. Sucking. However, like you, I've seen them win a World Series in my life time. Something I once thought impossible. Hang in there, try not to let it get you down and know there are a hell of a lot of peeps pulling for you!
Looking forward to meeting some folks at the pre-parties in Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton (Shimmymommy, I'm buying you a beer!).
I'll be thinking of you as I jam out Rob and I really hope you make it to Vancouver, ther's nothing like a Pearl Jam show to lift your spirits and chase your troubles away.
I'll be thinking of you as I jam out Rob and I really hope you make it to Vancouver
oh, I'm making it!
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Philly I & II, 16
Denver 22
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,779
Looking forward to meeting some folks at the pre-parties in Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton (Shimmymommy, I'm buying you a beer!).
Looking forward to these as well!! I will be in Toronto in 9 hours!!
Rob--watch your mailbox
Makes much more sense...
2011: East Troy, WI 1 & 2; Toronto ON 1 & 2; Hamilton ON
2012: Berlin, Germany 1& 2; Stockholm Sweden; Oslo Norway; Copenhagen Denmark
2013: Wrigley Field- Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA 1 & 2; Hartford, CT; Vancouver BC; Seattle, WA.
2014: Cincinnati, OH; St. Louis, MO; Moline, IL; Milwaukee, WI 2016: Wrigley Field- Chicago 1&2
i tell ya, had our first patient the other day not too impressed with the moo goo, they are off the Christmas card list i kid!
take care !!!
:wtf: moo goo rocks!!!
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Things are getting better. I'm DAMN jealous of you guys who saw the toronto shows! I hope the boys save something for vancouver
I find myself seeing people with various disabilities and thinking "would I rather be them?" probably not a healthy activity, but what can I say? sometimes, my new reality seems very sucky; other times I think "not REALLY that big of a deal." you guys, my wife, my dog and my friends continue to aid my recovery
back to the doc tomorrow.
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Things are getting better. I'm DAMN jealous of you guys who saw the toronto shows! I hope the boys save something for vancouver
I find myself seeing people with various disabilities and thinking "would I rather be them?" probably not a healthy activity, but what can I say? sometimes, my new reality seems very sucky; other times I think "not REALLY that big of a deal." you guys, my wife, my dog and my friends continue to aid my recovery
back to the doc tomorrow.
I hope for a GREAT doc visit for you tomorrow!
Look at it this way, at the very least, you'll save on toilet paper. :shifty:
Look at it this way, at the very least, you'll save on toilet paper. :shifty:
that has already been added to the "PRO" column. that, and "no cancer."
unfortunately, the "CON" column has plenty of entries, too.
things are OK, tho.
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Things are getting better. I'm DAMN jealous of you guys who saw the toronto shows! I hope the boys save something for vancouver
I find myself seeing people with various disabilities and thinking "would I rather be them?" probably not a healthy activity, but what can I say? sometimes, my new reality seems very sucky; other times I think "not REALLY that big of a deal." you guys, my wife, my dog and my friends continue to aid my recovery
back to the doc tomorrow.
The week you were having surgery, I was leading a 4-day training for people who will teach diabetes self-management workshops. I wore my STP bracelet and told them about you. Yesterday, I had a meeting with one of them. The FIRST thing she asked me was "How did your friend's surgery go?" Working in a hospital, she sees plenty of things, but she was most impressed with your attitude and sense of humor and told me that it will get you through.
I gotta say, it impresses me too, along with all the love from people on this board. I'm glad you're part of this place.
I just made it to Ottawa after rocking my ass off for both Toronto shows. I have to tell you that I was thinking about you and how you're going to Vancouver and all I could think is that you're going to rock your ass off and forget about everythig you've been dealing with. Pearl Jam has been on fire and are in rare form. I admire that you're going and I just know you'll be smiling. I also know that your positive list will grow longer with time and the negatives list will shorten. And who knows, maybe someday looking back it'll all be a plus. Hard to imagine now I'm sure.
Keep your head up, good luck with the doctor's visit and know I'll be sending positive Chi your way tomorrow.
I was walking thru the house yesterday and glanced gracie out on the front porch with her tail going about a million miles an hour....and the postman petting her head
so, after the postman told me what a good girl gracie is, I anxiously ripped into yet another :shock: care package from the BATW crew. Thanks to:
Kelly for the popcorn and cashews from nuts on clark. I'll have to ask my doc today when those things come off my restricted list . I'll also have to keep codie out of them .
Dottles for those UK music mags that just kick the shit out of anything published in the states. the bands they cover? captain beyond....are you kidding me?? I loved those guys, back in the day
Appie for the PJ/Packers hat. that was really too generous. I gave it to my brother-in-law, right before we headed out to uinta brewing for lunch. he was at a loss for words!
Whoprincess for the 1970s who bootlegs. I can't wait to listen because (sorry, pete and roger) the 70s were when you really kicked ass! I also got some who shoelaces - "who-laces"
Lizard (dodgers suck), halifax2themax and brianlux for the cards. you guys have been constant in your support and it means a LOT!!!
finally (and I had to laugh), davidtrios for the :shock: three toothbrushes, giant floss container and gum massaging toothpicks . did someone tell you I have bad teeth??? cuz I don't!
as you know, it's off to the see the surgeon today. I hope he gives my recovery a big thumbs up.
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Whoprincess for the 1970s who bootlegs. I can't wait to listen because (sorry, pete and roger) the 70s were when you really kicked ass!
As if any Who fan would disagree with that.
The Hull show was the night after Live at Leeds. The band thought it was a better show!
And while I prefer my 70s Who, that Chicago boot is my favorite from the 2006-07 tour.
P.S. Captain Beyond?! Holy shit, those guys were great!
total drug music!!!
I have the CD, if you need a copy
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Comments
Are you kidding? That's as bad ass as they come! You have so many reason to feel bad ass and that in itself is BAD ASS!!!
KEEP ON ROCKIN' ROB!!
Seriously! Gracie herself is a bad ass. Put both of you together on a neighborhood stroll and people will be locking their doors!
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
That actually is really bad ass!!
On a side note, I used to work at a boarding facility and standard poodles are fantastic dogs. They're loyal and very intelligent breeds.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
Not really a lot to report...I'm still sore from the surgery but today may be the first day I don't take even one pain pill (we'll see). My abdomen is a little sore but what's really sore is my butt. I can't sit on a hard chair or drive, so I've been logging a lot of recliner time.
I just need to figure out this damn bag and I'll be OK. I mean, it's weird and all, but what is really the big deal? At least the cancer is gone. I see my surgeon on Wednesday...we'll see what he has to say. Maybe he'll pull the stitches in my butt....that's going to be ticklish :shock: ! I think I'm healing OK...hopefully, the surgeon will concur.
P.S. The Giants obviously care nothing about my mental well being! :(
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Hang in there!
Brian
actually, righetti and affeldt wore save the pooper bracelets on the field one day
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
I HAD Cancer
:?
we'll see what my surgeon says on wednesday....
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
As I get ready to leave tomorrow for my mini Canadian tour, I keep thinking about how you're doing and sending you positive Chi. By reading your last three posts, it seems to me you are doing remarkably well for what you've been through and will have to contend with. But I know you'll pull through and manage. Even if the Giants currently suck. Like my Red Sox. Sucking. However, like you, I've seen them win a World Series in my life time. Something I once thought impossible. Hang in there, try not to let it get you down and know there are a hell of a lot of peeps pulling for you!
Looking forward to meeting some folks at the pre-parties in Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton (Shimmymommy, I'm buying you a beer!).
I'll be thinking of you as I jam out Rob and I really hope you make it to Vancouver, ther's nothing like a Pearl Jam show to lift your spirits and chase your troubles away.
Peace!
Libtardaplorable©. And proud of it.
Brilliantati©
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Alright! Awesome!
I have been saying HAD when people ask about my STP bracelet since you had the surgery. I do have hope.
That's the spirit!
And I like the ring of "HAD"!
Peace.
Libtardaplorable©. And proud of it.
Brilliantati©
Rub it in, why dontcha?
Looking forward to these as well!!
Rob--watch your mailbox
2011: East Troy, WI 1 & 2; Toronto ON 1 & 2; Hamilton ON
2012: Berlin, Germany 1& 2; Stockholm Sweden; Oslo Norway; Copenhagen Denmark
2013: Wrigley Field- Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA 1 & 2; Hartford, CT; Vancouver BC; Seattle, WA.
2014: Cincinnati, OH; St. Louis, MO; Moline, IL; Milwaukee, WI
2016: Wrigley Field- Chicago 1&2
hey Rob, best wishes for Wednesday..
i tell ya, had our first patient the other day not too impressed with the moo goo, they are off the Christmas card list
take care !!!
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
I am so happy to meet you all too. Every hug I will give will be in honour of Rob.
I find myself seeing people with various disabilities and thinking "would I rather be them?" probably not a healthy activity, but what can I say? sometimes, my new reality seems very sucky; other times I think "not REALLY that big of a deal." you guys, my wife, my dog and my friends continue to aid my recovery
back to the doc tomorrow.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
I hope for a GREAT doc visit for you tomorrow!
Look at it this way, at the very least, you'll save on toilet paper. :shifty:
Love, light and hugs as always!
unfortunately, the "CON" column has plenty of entries, too.
things are OK, tho.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
and one that HAD Cancer so it's all good, right?????!!!!
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
I already put Cancer-Free & Healthy at the top of list for you.
Stay strong Rob. You did good. Really good. I am proud of you, today and every day.
I gotta say, it impresses me too, along with all the love from people on this board. I'm glad you're part of this place.
If I didn't tell you...I LOVE that you have such a positive attitude in this whole thing. It's truly been an inspiration to me.
I just made it to Ottawa after rocking my ass off for both Toronto shows. I have to tell you that I was thinking about you and how you're going to Vancouver and all I could think is that you're going to rock your ass off and forget about everythig you've been dealing with. Pearl Jam has been on fire and are in rare form. I admire that you're going and I just know you'll be smiling. I also know that your positive list will grow longer with time and the negatives list will shorten. And who knows, maybe someday looking back it'll all be a plus. Hard to imagine now I'm sure.
Keep your head up, good luck with the doctor's visit and know I'll be sending positive Chi your way tomorrow.
Peace!
Libtardaplorable©. And proud of it.
Brilliantati©
so, after the postman told me what a good girl gracie is, I anxiously ripped into yet another :shock: care package from the BATW crew. Thanks to:
Kelly for the popcorn and cashews from nuts on clark. I'll have to ask my doc today when those things come off my restricted list
Dottles for those UK music mags that just kick the shit out of anything published in the states. the bands they cover? captain beyond....are you kidding me?? I loved those guys, back in the day
Appie for the PJ/Packers hat. that was really too generous. I gave it to my brother-in-law, right before we headed out to uinta brewing for lunch. he was at a loss for words!
Whoprincess for the 1970s who bootlegs. I can't wait to listen because (sorry, pete and roger) the 70s were when you really kicked ass!
Lizard (dodgers suck), halifax2themax and brianlux for the cards. you guys have been constant in your support and it means a LOT!!!
finally (and I had to laugh), davidtrios for the :shock: three toothbrushes, giant floss container and gum massaging toothpicks
as you know, it's off to the see the surgeon today. I hope he gives my recovery a big thumbs up.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
The Hull show was the night after Live at Leeds. The band thought it was a better show!
And while I prefer my 70s Who, that Chicago boot is my favorite from the 2006-07 tour.
Get you some PJ socks and confuse people! :P
I hope you get the best kind of news! Good days are ahead!
P.S. Captain Beyond?! Holy shit, those guys were great!
I have the CD, if you need a copy
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14