opinions4u Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Trip to Iceland in March booked. Trip to New England (first class flights) for June about to be booked using up the last of my Avios. Trip to Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California planned, awaiting better air fares. Flights to Australia (business class) for the first two Ashes tests booked. Employer has agreed to garden leave until they make me redundant at the end of May, when they'll give me a sizeable pay off after 30 years. I'll never work another day again. Well you've got to make the best of an opportunity like this ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I'm truly sorry for the reason behind your trip, but man that's an awesome way to make the most of it. Hope it's as fantastic as it sounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Trip to Iceland in March booked. Trip to New England (first class flights) for June about to be booked using up the last of my Avios. Trip to Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California planned, awaiting better air fares. Flights to Australia (business class) for the first two Ashes tests booked. Employer has agreed to garden leave until they make me redundant at the end of May, when they'll give me a sizeable pay off after 30 years. I'll never work another day again. Well you've got to make the best of an opportunity like this ... Enjoy it mate live it to the full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Trip to Iceland in March booked. Trip to New England (first class flights) for June about to be booked using up the last of my Avios. Trip to Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California planned, awaiting better air fares. Flights to Australia (business class) for the first two Ashes tests booked. Employer has agreed to garden leave until they make me redundant at the end of May, when they'll give me a sizeable pay off after 30 years. I'll never work another day again. Well you've got to make the best of an opportunity like this ... Might see you in New England in June! Sounds like some good trips planned there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Might see you in New England in June! Sounds like some good trips planned there. Outline route leaving Boston airport on the 7th! Mid Coast Maine 1 (Portland) Bar Harbor 2 (Cadillac Mountain Summit) White Mountains 2 (Mt Washington summit, Conway Scenic Railroad) Northern Vermont 2 (Ben and Jerry's factory) Connecticut River Valley 1 (Manchester Village) Newport Rhode Island 2 (Beach and Ten Mile Drive) Cape Cod 2 (Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Outline route leaving Boston airport on the 7th! Mid Coast Maine 1 (Portland) Bar Harbor 2 (Cadillac Mountain Summit) White Mountains 2 (Mt Washington summit, Conway Scenic Railroad) Northern Vermont 2 (Ben and Jerry's factory) Connecticut River Valley 1 (Manchester Village) Newport Rhode Island 2 (Beach and Ten Mile Drive) Cape Cod 2 (Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket) Much further on than us with the itinerary. We've just booked flights to Montreal for 8th June (Grand Prix weekend) then back from Toronto on 24th. In between, we'll do Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts and New York, and do niagara before coming home. Might steal some of your ideas though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Much further on than us with the itinerary. We've just booked flights to Montreal for 8th June (Grand Prix weekend) then back from Toronto on 24th. In between, we'll do Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts and New York, and do niagara before coming home. Might steal some of your ideas though! Bugger, perhaps I should have stuck a Grand Prix into my bucket list somewhere. Still time ... The drive from Niagara Falls to Niagara on the Lake along the Canadian Side is well worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Trip to Iceland in March booked. Trip to New England (first class flights) for June about to be booked using up the last of my Avios. Trip to Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California planned, awaiting better air fares. Flights to Australia (business class) for the first two Ashes tests booked. Employer has agreed to garden leave until they make me redundant at the end of May, when they'll give me a sizeable pay off after 30 years. I'll never work another day again. Well you've got to make the best of an opportunity like this ... Planning on visiting Iceland next January (25th wedding anniversary, the woman is a martyr). Let us know how it goes and what you recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 You don't seem like the kind of guy that would necessarily want the publicity, but have you thought about contacting the Chron or the MEN to tell them how you're tackling this illness? The attitude you have and all the things that you're aiming to do could/will be an inspiration to offer people fighting the illness... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 You don't seem like the kind of guy that would necessarily want the publicity, but have you thought about contacting the Chron or the MEN to tell them how you're tackling this illness? The attitude you have and all the things that you're aiming to do could/will be an inspiration to offer people fighting the illness... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 You don't seem like the kind of guy that would necessarily want the publicity, but have you thought about contacting the Chron or the MEN to tell them how you're tackling this illness? The attitude you have and all the things that you're aiming to do could/will be an inspiration to offer people fighting the illness... agree with this think i wouldnt be able to stay as positive as you massive respect mate oh and how about sticking a home game as guest of shezza etc on your list shadow them from pre match meal to the post match press conferance a game to remember for you and yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 You don't seem like the kind of guy that would necessarily want the publicity, but have you thought about contacting the Chron or the MEN to tell them how you're tackling this illness? The attitude you have and all the things that you're aiming to do could/will be an inspiration to offer people fighting the illness... I'd rather not, but thanks for the suggestion. Going on about it here helps me, but it's relatively anonymous and that's fine with me. Some of the things that impact me are: - looking at older people and feeling very slightly resentful. - crying at the thought of potential future events that I probably won't see. - being pissed off knowing lung cancer is the biggest killer but doesn't have the biggest share of research money. - never having smoked. But on the other side of the coin: - knowing my kids are adults now is a major plus. I'd have been far angrier if they were still young. - being able to focus on making this year superb. I even get to miss Walsall away. - being lucky enough to collect a redundancy cheque in May. The timing is excellent. - despite being a relatively insular person I now see how many good friends I have. - being knowledgable enough to turn a final salary pension that dies with me into an inheritable pot of cash. - not having to face chemo. Yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 agree with this think i wouldnt be able to stay as positive as you massive respect mate oh and how about sticking a home game as guest of shezza etc on your list shadow them from pre match meal to the post match press conferance a game to remember for you and yours Like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Like it! TRUST MEMBERS ANYTHING YOU CAN DO ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorelatic Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Oh O4U - where is your sense of adventure - chemotherapy is wonderful - you get the joy of eating food that permanently tastes of cardboard, that is when you actually feel hungry because you will notice that you tend to stop eating for periods of time, feeling tired all the time, being unable to concentrate for long periods of time (but you will already be used to that with our performances to date this season. I agree with some of your thoughts though, especially the one relating to lung cancer and being pissed off. As I said in one of my earlier messages back to you, unfortunately all you can do is fight the little bugger and keep a positive attitude because that will help a lot. Anyway I think you and me should have our own body bag competition to see if we can extend medical science!!! Best Wishes John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 TRUST MEMBERS ANYTHING YOU CAN DO ?I'll see what we can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'll see what we can do. good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 A trip to Malta for 3 nights after the Chesterfield game. £40 flights. £54 B&B in a 3* hotel £15 car hire That'll do me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 A trip to Malta for 3 nights after the Chesterfield game. £40 flights. £54 B&B in a 3* hotel £15 car hire That'll do me! If you get the chance while you're there, spend a day in Gozo, an island off the north coastOnly a couple of pounds on the ferry and 20 mins or so Much quieter and friendlier IMHO Enjoy a few Cisks too, the local brew ? ☀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukers1 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I havent been on here for a longtime... I still cant quite take this all in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) I havent been on here for a longtime... I still cant quite take this all in...It's all a little surreal. While the big story is desperately unlucky it's coincided with redundancy, so at least I can afford to see a bit more of the world before it gets me. Five year survival rate of 14% on my drug (4% overall) - something to aim for and perhaps time for a new wonder drug to be found. In the meantime, no point feeling down. Time to make something of what's left. Edited January 26, 2017 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 You don't seem like the kind of guy that would necessarily want the publicity, but have you thought about contacting the Chron or the MEN to tell them how you're tackling this illness? The attitude you have and all the things that you're aiming to do could/will be an inspiration to offer people fighting the illness... Ive started a blog focusing on my travel plans and, to a lesser extent, illness. https://travelinhopeblog.wordpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Ive started a blog focusing on my travel plans and, to a lesser extent, illness. https://travelinhopeblog.wordpress.com Nice work Dave, if I dont see you at Chesterfield have a good trip to Malta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 At the moment I'm pinning my hopes on a few twists of success in medical science. I've gone from having a 6-9 month life expectancy to 32 months after testing positive for the "right" mutation in my cancer. Walter White eat your heart out! One pill a day buys me time. Last week my oncologist told me about a new drug that might be suitable for me when the current one fails. Osimertinib adds an average 11 months to things. But 2% of patients have been left with no sign of any cancer at all. Another immunotherapy trial at Christie seems to have "cured" a bloke of his lung cancer. I might not get lucky. But I'm sure as hell going to try and hang on in there. It looks like there's never been a better time to have lung cancer that's spread. Blog: https://travelinhopeblog.wordpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I suppose we all have different ways of dealing with things, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't front up to this the way that you are Dave, enjoy Malta I'm pretty sure it is a different type of place than when I holidayed in Buggiba in 1981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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