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#2701 Sol Rosenberg

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 01:51 AM

She said mean awful terrible funny things at my expense. Her spirit is well.

#2702 Geff

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 02:22 AM

Thanks you two (Elle and Sol)! That means a lot to the rest of us.

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:02 AM

sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.


Cheers to the awesome support team! Youze guyz rock :)

#2704 Hike, Bitches!

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:03 AM

They block SA at work and look what happens. MSG, we need to share a few more birthdays...c'mon girl. :)

Sol & elle..thanks for the update that Catherine is comfortable.

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:04 AM

sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.


Awesome elle. Thx for that....

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:20 AM

Good night Catherine. I'm a bit in my cups.
But I am thinking of you tonight.
I wish I was there to snuggle with you.
Not a sexual thing. Just a love thing.
Good night sweet thing.

#2707 Dixie

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:23 AM

Sweet dreams Catherine! Lots of smiles and good thoughts from here in SF coming your way with the jet stream....

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:28 AM

sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.

Oh wow thats really nice to hear!

#2709 Don'tCallMeJudge

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 05:21 AM

sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.



Elle... you seriously rock for pulling together to solve the challenging logistics just to get there. I tried looking at booking options again yesterday to get to Albany (or NYC airports + rental car) right after I got home from CO, but unfortunately I couldn't come up with anything that I could even come close to affording, either with cash and/or airline miles.

If the opportunity comes, please give Catherine a big (but light) hug from me. :)

Big kudos to Sol, Chris & Dan as well, obviously! Please share my thoughts with all of them.

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 06:20 AM

sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.


Thank y'all, and tuff it out, MSG...I can't remember if I've met you in person, tho we have a fair number of friends in common in the Corpus sailing scene.

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 10:19 AM


sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.


Awesome elle. Thx for that....


Same here - thank you all!

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 10:25 AM

hey...I live an hour from Albany...if anyone needs a pickup at the airport, just holla'

morning MSG...today will be a good day. I can feel it

#2713 Bowgirl

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 10:39 AM

Safe home you two.
Sol, if she would do that to a man as old as you claim to be, she's obviously feeling somewhat better ;)

Good morning, Catherine. I'm glad to hear you had a great visit with those two rabble-routers. I can just imagine you guys laughing and keeping everyone awake with little outbursts followed by Shhh! LOL

Great image with which to start the day.

#2714 tuf-luf

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 10:50 AM

sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.


That's awesome.

Give her a hug from Singapore.

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 11:17 AM

I haven't logged in for a while... god this is shitty - having a good old cry - but hell Catherine, it isn't over yet! I hope you are having wonderful times with friends and family. Much love from Hamble. HW.x

#2716 Chic and Simple

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 11:19 AM

Hi Catherine!

Just some sunny greetings from a nice early spring morning in Brussels, Belgium!


Miracles DO happen! Great weather here, in Brussels in March??? Ubermiracle!

Up!

xoxo

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 01:13 PM

Too much eulogy and good byes here folks! I am still here and i refuse to let this take me. There is hope and what is happening to me, as frightening and heart breaking as it is, is what happens to all of us : NO ONE knows when there time is up. All we have is the NOW.

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Catherine the Only place you are going is the Water, stay strong because spring is here and you should be thinking about sailing Fast.
I be racing this weekend in Key Biscayne and thinking of you, plus working on my tan, next moth I have 2 weeks on the Tannin Saloon, if you know what I mean, LOL.


Namaste!

Mario.

xoxo

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 02:54 PM

Bump for a good day.

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:28 PM

Bump for a good day.


Double that

Getting ready to go out sailing right now, will think of MSG & you all, and give a silent salute.

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:36 PM

sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.


Thank you, elle, for the news.

#2721 MikeR

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 04:23 PM

Sanding bottom, thinking of you. Stay strong!

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 05:24 PM

Sanding bottom, thinking of you. Stay strong!

MikeR


Were that posted anywhere but on a sailing site, eyebrows would be flying up.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 06:39 PM

UP!

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 07:07 PM


Sanding bottom, thinking of you. Stay strong!

MikeR


Were that posted anywhere but on a sailing site, eyebrows would be flying up.
:lol:


YYUUUPPP!!!! Posted Image

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Posted 29 March 2012 - 11:06 PM

Bump. It's Thirsty Thursday. A toast to Catherine and to Dan for being there.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 12:10 AM

Bump. It's Thirsty Thursday. A toast to Catherine and to Dan for being there.

I'll toast to that!!!

....and offer another to elle and sol, for showing Cathrine the LOVE......SA style. You guys ROCK!!!!!

Some more of those good West Coast vibes coming your way Cathrine!!!


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Posted 30 March 2012 - 01:17 AM

Interesting day at work today. At our department's quarterly safety meeting, our guest speaker was an exercise instructor and wellness guru who is also a survivor of late-stage colon cancer. This is a woman whose husband had been told to get her affairs in order. Yet she is very much alive, looking and feeling great. Just goes to show... don't give up!

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 02:35 AM

Late night bump and good vibes from Florida for Catherine and Dan.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 03:51 AM

Yo Yo Yo! What up gang?
Got some photos for you of the newly improved Kaptain Korn.... He still needs some healing time before traveling on tho...
As per Catherines request I performed an ostomy on the poor bastard. She also tattooed her surgery scar on his belly and tagged him with an MSG!
here is a wide angle and a close up....
Cath slept most of the day so we are chillin out now in the dayroom/lounge and eating and munching sugary things. Today is the bday of another caregiver we have befriended here and we had cake and brownies!
Visit from Sol and Elle was fanfuckingtastic! Anarchists represent!!!
love y'all
PEACE

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 03:56 AM

nice...
don't forget to fly the sa burgee :)
love!

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:06 AM

naturally

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:08 AM

Yo Yo Yo! What up gang?
Got some photos for you of the newly improved Kaptain Korn.... He still needs some healing time before traveling on tho...
As per Catherines request I performed an ostomy on the poor bastard. She also tattooed her surgery scar on his belly and tagged him with an MSG!
here is a wide angle and a close up....
Cath slept most of the day so we are chillin out now in the dayroom/lounge and eating and munching sugary things. Today is the bday of another caregiver we have befriended here and we had cake and brownies!
Visit from Sol and Elle was fanfuckingtastic! Anarchists represent!!!
love y'all
PEACE


maybe someone can post this to kaptain korn thread for me? feel free....

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:10 AM

Visit from Sol and Elle was fanfuckingtastic! Anarchists represent!!!


As was visit from Bowgirl and KevMccabe!!
xo

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:10 AM

sweet! there is my beautiful girl :) thanks dan and christine!
love you catherine! you rock!

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:14 AM

thanks dan. love ya Catherine

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:19 AM

Evo - I can tell y'all that Catherine never EVER had a red bum like the MIGHTY CONE - even though she begged me real hard at times.....

C'mon Catherine - my thoughts & Prayers Babe.....

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:24 AM

Hi Catherine. love ya girlfriend.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:29 AM

There's no such thing as sending too many hugs, is there?
Therefore I am sending more hugz right NOW!

Go the Catherine!

Huge kudos to Elle, Sol, Bowgirl, KevMCcabe, Dan, sister Chris and everyone else who has been able to step up both in person, and in our virtual world!
:) :) :)

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 07:54 AM

How wonderful to see you Catherine!

Love and warm vibes coming at you from sunny Singapore.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 09:48 AM

Hi Catherine, A grey and cooler day here in the UK but sending warm thoughts your way.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 10:41 AM


Visit from Sol and Elle was fanfuckingtastic! Anarchists represent!!!


As was visit from Bowgirl and KevMccabe!!
xo

Glad to do it. She's such an amazing friend.

See you again tomorrow.

Be prepared for anything :ph34r:

^_^

#2742 Bowgirl

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 10:48 AM

Yo Yo Yo! What up gang?
Got some photos for you of the newly improved Kaptain Korn.... He still needs some healing time before traveling on tho...
As per Catherines request I performed an ostomy on the poor bastard. She also tattooed her surgery scar on his belly and tagged him with an MSG!
here is a wide angle and a close up....
Cath slept most of the day so we are chillin out now in the dayroom/lounge and eating and munching sugary things. Today is the bday of another caregiver we have befriended here and we had cake and brownies!
Visit from Sol and Elle was fanfuckingtastic! Anarchists represent!!!
love y'all
PEACE


Just can't keep that girl from her Sharpies now can you? :P

Elle and Sol, you're awesome. I could hear the laughter from here.

#2743 Sol Rosenberg

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 12:32 PM

sweet! there is my beautiful girl :) thanks dan and christine!
love you catherine! you rock!

What she said. Love you, Catherine.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 04:22 PM

Goood morning Catherine:
It's pissing down rain here.
I hope you can get out in some sunshine.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 05:55 PM

heya catherine....you have the coolest ride in st peter's!
just thinking about and hoping you are cruising around flying your flag. i 'm lovin' kapt korn's new additions. keep everyone on their toes and say hi to chris, dan, and your mom and dad for me.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 06:18 PM

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 06:22 PM

Great to see you and you are looking amazing! Keep it up beautifu! Posted Image

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 06:23 PM

Man! That looks sooooo cozy.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 06:24 PM

Good day, Catherine.

I got out the guitar and sang, "Dante's Prayer" for you last night. I haven't played guitar or sang since New Years Eve.

Kerry said it sounded great and that, to her, it spoke of, "I'm still here," when the song says, "Please remember me," at the end.

I spent some time remembering you, that you are still here.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 06:28 PM

A Rhapsody in Blue.
Full moon and top of the tide to you, Catherine.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 06:53 PM

naturally


THAT - is too funny!

Go girl!

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 06:56 PM

Catherine:
As long as nobody is around to hear me I think I'll pick up the axe and sing a song for you too.
Its good to see you smiling.

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 06:58 PM

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LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!


Hope your pooch gets to come and hang with you!!

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 08:04 PM

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!



Cozy away!!!

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 11:30 PM

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

COZY!

See you tomorrow, girl. No rain can keep us away ;)

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 12:14 AM

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

hahaha - wrapped in love xxx
Tell me Ms C exactly how many men are you in bed with in that picture! :P

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 12:46 AM

My kids looked at me funny when I just smiled doin' "Turn the Page".

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 02:18 AM

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!



Thanks for the photo.

This starts my weekend off great.

Sending Love and strength from the West coast.

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 03:01 AM

MSG, you go girl. Good to see you up & moving! Hugs to you. We have a birthday coming up in July, and you are the only other person on SA I know that I share a birthday with, despite the (too many) members.

Go go go & HTFU as much as you can, without hurting anything! Just work on getting better! B)

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 12:27 PM


sol and i are sitting here in albany with her sister chris and dan and catherine is sleeping comfortably.
we are having a great visit :) i love her.



Elle... you seriously rock for pulling together to solve the challenging logistics just to get there. I tried looking at booking options again yesterday to get to Albany (or NYC airports + rental car) right after I got home from CO, but unfortunately I couldn't come up with anything that I could even come close to affording, either with cash and/or airline miles.

If the opportunity comes, please give Catherine a big (but light) hug from me. :)

Big kudos to Sol, Chris & Dan as well, obviously! Please share my thoughts with all of them.

Blake


Check flying into NYC on JetBlue and then taking Amtrak to Albany

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 03:13 PM

Wow! That is one seriously cool quilt - very noice Ozee

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 08:31 PM

Wow! That is one seriously cool quilt - very noice Ozee

Thsnk you xxx

Morning Catherine hope your day went smoothly - it must be garage time of year, somones doin' it in the other thread & lydia has promised a solution to what I call our "shandlery downstairs" so we can get both cars back in!!! I have offered that if he doesn't get time I'll do it so he should be thru there like a water spout in fear of my label maker!

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Posted 31 March 2012 - 11:35 PM

Catherine,
I met up this afternoon in Minneapolis with Kestrel219 (Miss January of the 2012 SA calendar) and we are both sending some extra positive energy and good vibes your way!
Keep smilin' darlin'
:) :) :) :) :D


(and a big ditto to Jelly's comment, Ozee!- that rocks!)

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 12:23 AM

Hanging with Catherine, kmccabe, Rockhead, The Pebble, and The Rockette and Catherine's sister and father.

We've had a great day and the room is decorated, and Catherine got dressed up as evidenced by photo evidence below.

Much laughter and merriment.

Catherine says "There are days when I have 2 bad hours, but it used to be I'd have only 2 good hours. That change alone makes such a difference, especially when coupled with the uplifting support from you guys."

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 12:31 AM

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 12:35 AM

There was much chocolate in that bag. We'll leave her with a sugar rush :)

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 02:03 AM

You all are the best!!

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 02:11 AM

Fantastic photos Bowgirl and elle!!! So much love. : ) and I love the affirmations posted on the door.

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 04:40 AM

Message from Catherine's sister for all SAers considering a visit :

Please tell folks that if they are on the fence about coming for a visit, they should get over it and come. I know it feels awkward to just show up, and chances are good that visitors will see her experiencing some intense pain at times, but the joy that she gets out of it far outweighs the discomfort that any of us could possibly feel.

Tell people to be ready to hang out in the day room if she's in a rough place when they show up, because things usually smooth out within about a half hour or so, which is how long it can take for pain medication to kick in.

If you've ever spent even a little time with Catherine, you know that she does not stay in one place for very long. The fact that she has become almost immobile from this horrible disease might be one of the hardest emotional hurdles. She wants to go and do and be...and that's just really hard right now. Tell people to bring their lives to her and spend a couple hours if they can. No need to call or message ahead of time. Just show up. Really.
 


Really.

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 04:44 AM

...

Catherine says to SAers "There are days when I have 2 bad hours, but it used to be I'd have only 2 good hours. That change alone makes such a difference, especially when coupled with the uplifting support from you guys."


I just reread it and it wasn't clear enough that that message is to all of you.

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 05:52 AM

Message from Catherine's sister for all SAers considering a visit :

Please tell folks that if they are on the fence about coming for a visit, they should get over it and come. I know it feels awkward to just show up, and chances are good that visitors will see her experiencing some intense pain at times, but the joy that she gets out of it far outweighs the discomfort that any of us could possibly feel.

Tell people to bring their lives to her and spend a couple hours if they can. No need to call or message ahead of time. Just show up. Really.


Really.


+1. This is essentially what the Pebble, Rockette and I did today. Hung out for about 3 hours or so. 4 hours later, I still have a warm glow inside. Catherine is just fucking awesome. Full of fight and good humor. You are an incredibly strong person with a huge heart Catherine, I'm SO glad we were able to come for a visit! It was humbling to hang out with 3 awesome women (MSG, Bowgirl & MSSister). KMcCabe and I are just typical boring guys.

Maybe I'm just sappy, or maybe it's because there were 4 Anarchists and 2 mini-Anarchists in the room, but I really felt that the love and support from everyone here is palpable in Catherine's room. The quilt is even more amazing in person, there's the SA burgee hanging from the IV tower, there's the Women of SA calendar signed by so many of us. You can feel the good vibes in the room.

Here's one more photo, the Pebble, Catherine, and the Rockette (L to R). Thanks to MainSheetSister for fucking up C's hair just for the photo! Posted Image Yup, they're a lot alike, the 2 sisters.
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I'm looking forward to heading back in a couple of weeks after some sailing trips. I have to go back because I didn't get to meet Dan the Man. And we're going to throw a kick-ass SA 43rd birthday party for Catherine in July, right C? If you're still stuck in the same joint (I hope not!), there's a great room for it, and I'm sure we can get ourselves thrown out. Posted Image

Love Ya!

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 06:05 AM

Fantastic photos Bowgirl and elle!!! So much love. : ) and I love the affirmations posted on the door.

+1 I'm with her!
Hope everyone is scribbling on the guest book (quilt!)
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Posted 01 April 2012 - 06:11 AM

Awesome. Hi Catherine!

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 11:48 AM

Hi Catherine, it is a lovely crisp sunny day here in the south west UK. I had to go to Bath to pick up my youngest son at the end of his university term. I had some great tunes playing and was sending you positive, warm sunny thoughts on the drive over.

I am so pleased that you have so much support from the SA community and feel priveleged to be represented on your lovely quilt (Thanks Ozee).

I hope you and Dan have a good day.

Chris

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 01:34 PM

Good morning MSG, looks like a beautiful day. Glad that you had such nice visitors yesterday.

Cheers,

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 04:57 PM

hello,
I've never been on a sail boat but I am an avid SWIMMER. I've been admiring the vitality of your forum community [aka lurking]. I'm an old capitol region friend of Catherine's. I always knew she was an awesome person. My estimation has grown exponentially.

I was in the room yesterday when Rockette and the Pebble brought their mood elevating magic to the room. Catherine was smiling wide immediately and I know that there hadn't been enough time for the meds to kick in. Magic.

Thanks for letting me hang out and experience a few of your soaring spirits. PEACE

Will

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Posted 01 April 2012 - 06:32 PM

Might have had something to do with your beautiful guitar playing Swimmer. Great to meet you and Chris!

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 02:01 AM

Swimmer, your 6-string classical guitar was so calming and soothing. It really made a wonderful atmosphere complete. Thank you!

Catherine, how was the post-sugar-shock today? ^_^

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 03:14 AM

Morning Catherine & anyone with you,
We have a 4 day week this week for Easter yay!

Normally I would be on a 3 day race over Easter - out in Brisbane to Gladstone - watching the stars - marvelling at how light it can actually be out there & wondering what Boomberries is up to in their Southern straits race.
I LOVE it that we are out there at the same time!

This year I came back from China & lydia is all organised to go so I'll drop him off & have a few girly days with the sewing machine I think! Chick flicks & the odd BBC hysterical, chocolate for breakfast, that kind of thing hee hee!

Let us know what you lot are up to & how busy the room is! Hope you have some real smooth days xxx

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 06:45 AM

hello,
I've never been on a sail boat but I am an avid SWIMMER. I've been admiring the vitality of your forum community [aka lurking]. I'm an old capitol region friend of Catherine's. I always knew she was an awesome person. My estimation has grown exponentially.

I was in the room yesterday when Rockette and the Pebble brought their mood elevating magic to the room. Catherine was smiling wide immediately and I know that there hadn't been enough time for the meds to kick in. Magic.

Thanks for letting me hang out and experience a few of your soaring spirits. PEACE

Will



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Cheers CC, big hugz from the land downunder.

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 07:36 AM

hello,
I've never been on a sail boat but I am an avid SWIMMER. I've been admiring the vitality of your forum community [aka lurking]. I'm an old capitol region friend of Catherine's. I always knew she was an awesome person. My estimation has grown exponentially.

I was in the room yesterday when Rockette and the Pebble brought their mood elevating magic to the room. Catherine was smiling wide immediately and I know that there hadn't been enough time for the meds to kick in. Magic.

Thanks for letting me hang out and experience a few of your soaring spirits. PEACE

Will


Pleased to meet you. And thanks.

Now go find a ride on a sailboat just so you can see what C sees in it :D

Get a dinghy ride and you can still go swimming. ;)

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 01:19 PM

Good Morning Catherine. Hope your night was restful.

Understand and know that we all love you and keep you in our thoughts. . .

Its a beautiful morning in New York - look out your window and see it all.

Such a beautiful day, so happy to share Saturday with you, MSSister, Swimmer, Bowgirl, Rockhead, Pebble and Pebble's sister and your mom, dad and brother..

Did you find more Pez?

Easter Bunnies still OK?

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 01:35 PM

Good morning, Catherine. You are in the hearts of many.

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 01:57 PM

MSG - ran a 15K race -- the Colon Cancer Challenge -- on Sunday morning for you & my uncle (also diagnosed with colon cancer in January), before going out to sail the last day of the winter season. It was a good day! Hope yours is a good day too.

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 02:48 PM

Good Morning Catherine. Hope your night was restful.

Understand and know that we all love you and keep you in our thoughts. . .

Its a beautiful morning in New York - look out your window and see it all.

Such a beautiful day, so happy to share Saturday with you, MSSister, Swimmer, Bowgirl, Rockhead, Pebble and Pebble's sister and your mom, dad and brother..

Did you find more Pez?

Easter Bunnies still OK?


Those rabbits? The kids bowling ones I mean. I thought they had batteries at first....

One at a time girlfriend. B)

Love you.:)

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 03:11 PM

Good Morning, C and D and any guests that made it up for today!!! Thinking of y'all every day!!! Glad the Good Hours are getting longer!!!

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 03:19 PM

Good morning Catherine. I hope you can find some peace today. I'm looking for some myself on this awful anniversary. Fed-Ex me a box of your strength if you can.
Thinking of you.

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 03:24 PM

Send me a bit of that shit too Catherine Mary.

I'd like a little of yours as well Bob.

Peace. Stay strong.

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 03:27 PM

Good morning Catherine. Thanks for the pic of the bunny mask and the sunglasses. You made me laugh so loud my coworker stopped by to see what was up.

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 03:29 PM


Good Morning Catherine. Hope your night was restful.

Understand and know that we all love you and keep you in our thoughts. . .

Its a beautiful morning in New York - look out your window and see it all.

Such a beautiful day, so happy to share Saturday with you, MSSister, Swimmer, Bowgirl, Rockhead, Pebble and Pebble's sister and your mom, dad and brother..

Did you find more Pez?

Easter Bunnies still OK?


Those rabbits? The kids bowling ones I mean. I thought they had batteries at first....

One at a time girlfriend. B)

Love you.:)


Oh, she's got chocolate bunnies galore... Two big one (if they survived) and a dozen or so smaller ones.

Then she's also got these insane Happy Pills courtesy of her Bowness ..

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squeeze them and they laugh like a toddler.

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 04:35 PM

Hi Catherine!
:) :rolleyes: B) :D

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 04:42 PM

spoke with DantheMan.

He wants to go for a ride soon...

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 04:47 PM

Hey Catherine, just wanted to say hi. And since I just repainted the powder room I still need to put my metal frogs from the islands back up on the wall. They remind me of you since Dan said you liked the frog stamps on the postcard.
Know that you're in my thoughts as I'm sure about a gazillion other folks!

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 04:52 PM


hello,
I've never been on a sail boat but I am an avid SWIMMER. I've been admiring the vitality of your forum community [aka lurking]. I'm an old capitol region friend of Catherine's. I always knew she was an awesome person. My estimation has grown exponentially.

I was in the room yesterday when Rockette and the Pebble brought their mood elevating magic to the room. Catherine was smiling wide immediately and I know that there hadn't been enough time for the meds to kick in. Magic.

Thanks for letting me hang out and experience a few of your soaring spirits. PEACE

Will



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That will have to be between you and her. All I ask is that you leave her in a good mood ;-)

BTW,I am inspired to eventually go sailing one way or another. I love the analog nature of the sport. It's not about giant engines which to me is WAY cool. Have a great day people !

CC,you're still at the top of my energy upload list. Sending green light from my heart chakra. Love you !

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 05:07 PM

Yes, admittedly, like my friend Will, aka swimmer, I'm not a sailor(tho I was in a sunfish once, heheh) but I do look forward to taking a ride out with those who would have me....

I want you all to know that I packed out of Catherines apt in Voorheesville. I have returned to my home in Mahopac NY to get back to work, pay my bills and also to give her family the space they need. With a little luck our dear MSG will be returning to her home soon. Her mom says they are working on making it happen this week! At that time, her sister and family and caregivers will be there and so the time had come for me to move on after being there since september. Leaving was anything but easy yet the time had come. Her family knew it before i did but was too kind to say anything since they truly are grateful for the time I spent there. Catherine also understands and knows I will be back to visit.

I'm not done here yet either so count on my 2 cents from time to time. Rockhead my brother, I too was very bummed that I didnt get to meet you and the pebble on saturday but I was so thrilled to see what an incredible day Catherine enjoyed with all of you. It was obviously priceless...

I wish all of you the best of health for you and yours! Type to you soon!

sending out PEACE LOVE & STRENGTH
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Posted 02 April 2012 - 09:51 PM

Bump.

Hi Catherine.

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Posted 02 April 2012 - 11:30 PM

Yes, admittedly, like my friend Will, aka swimmer, I'm not a sailor(tho I was in a sunfish once, heheh) but I do look forward to taking a ride out with those who would have me....

I want you all to know that I packed out of Catherines apt in Voorheesville. I have returned to my home in Mahopac NY to get back to work, pay my bills and also to give her family the space they need. With a little luck our dear MSG will be returning to her home soon. Her mom says they are working on making it happen this week! At that time, her sister and family and caregivers will be there and so the time had come for me to move on after being there since september. Leaving was anything but easy yet the time had come. Her family knew it before i did but was too kind to say anything since they truly are grateful for the time I spent there. Catherine also understands and knows I will be back to visit.

I'm not done here yet either so count on my 2 cents from time to time. Rockhead my brother, I too was very bummed that I didnt get to meet you and the pebble on saturday but I was so thrilled to see what an incredible day Catherine enjoyed with all of you. It was obviously priceless...

I wish all of you the best of health for you and yours! Type to you soon!

sending out PEACE LOVE & STRENGTH
dtm

Dan..anytime ypu want to go sailing...just shout...many of us live near ypu and can take ypu out....

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Posted 03 April 2012 - 12:00 AM

A good and gentle man, a sailor who sailed my current waters before I arrived here, is going down as I write this. If you can spare a kind thought or two, please send it or them toward Allen Jones' space.
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We'll hold it open as long as possible. Blessings.

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Posted 03 April 2012 - 12:30 AM

Wish I had a profound message, but all I can say is that I reminded my friends about you all while we were sailing. I believe we sent some positive thoughts your way, hopefully the wind will bring them to you.

FB- Doug

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Posted 03 April 2012 - 01:12 AM

Dan..anytime ypu want to go sailing...just shout...many of us live near ypu and can take ypu out....


He lives very close to Espo.... shall we introduce him?




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