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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 3, 2010 - 07:02pm PT
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Hi.
Well, back in the hospital in San Fran for more monitoring and tests. They EKG'ed me good.
Lots of blood draws all day long. My friend Gym stopped by and made fun of me. The little chickensh#t. He's a real cluck up.
Guess we will go check out Planet Granite tonight. Shouldn't it be called planet plastic? At lest I feel good enough to climb.
I get a "drug holiday" for the next 6 days to see how long the drug stays in my sysyem. then its the full dose, full bore daily after that.
Even onthe half dose I am on now, the tumors continue to shrink. I can walk without the cane now and my swelling in the legs is down a lot.
Almost back to just out of shape!
Redpointing this mo-fo,
Paul
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Fantastic Paul! I look forward to seeing you and Ruth in Berkeley, Angela sends her best. Keep an eye on that chicken, they're sneaky little bastards.
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Gene
Social climber
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Even onthe half dose I am on now, the tumors continue to shrink. I can walk without the cane now and my swelling in the legs is down a lot.
Almost back to just out of shape!
Redpointing this mo-fo,
Paul
Nothing can beat your attitude. Much respect, Paul. kick ass!!!
See you at the Donini gig on 12/5.
Best,
Gene
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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I can see a new title at the book store: "Chicken Soup for the Malignant Melanoma Survivor".
Starring guess who?
Good luck!
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Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
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Awesome News Paul!
Keep on keeping on!
Peter
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Egggzellent news Paul! Cheers to you and Ruth! Oh yeah, watch out for that chicken.... she was a real problem at the IC sushi fest ;-0
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Geez Paul, compared to your pics posted back around Aug and Sept. you look like the "Beef Master". You are looking much more healthy moving towards robust. Yeah...do it. I would love to get a Gym Bird to sit in for some of my upcoming procedures. Oh well...you've been an inspiration...you did it so can I!
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Just Awesome, look at those smiles!
Wishing you continued shrinkage...
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Fritz
Trad climber
Hagerman, ID
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Too Cool! It is wonderful to see your positive attitude rewarded.
Keeping your sense of humor through all this is "great Schist!"
Glad that Gym stopped by.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Good times to say to your friends "DUDE I GOT SHRINKAGE!"
lol!
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ncrockclimber
climber
NC
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This is SO great! I have so much respect for the way that you are handling this and your attitude. Keep the post coming and hang in there! It is so amazing to see you getting better.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Glad the good news continues. I send positive thoughts every day.
We've all learned so much about the human spirit from you.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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tumors shrinking slooooowly is good. That way they don't dump a bunch of metabolites into your unsuspecting system. You are looking better than that guy who climbed Supercrack.
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nature
climber
Tuscon Again! India! India! Hawaii! LA?!?!
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you sir, for inspiring so many, are granted a SushiFest pass for life.
Ruth too.
and we need to talk about the 5th-wheel.
plus the guidebook you did doesn't suck.
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Bargainhunter
climber
Central California
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Some people think this forum is about climbing.
I like this forum because it is about life.
Thank you Paul; what you are doing here is important.
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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 4, 2010 - 07:38pm PT
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I am getting a LOT of thanks and praise on Supertopo lately. Thank you back. Remember, though, that not all is mastery. Parts of my life are still a disaster. As are parts of anyone’s. You post readers are getting the high-light reel.
A few months back I was on a treatment called YM155. Some old friends drove from Kansas to see me. We decided to go to the climbing gym, but needed to get some stuff from the local REI. I picked up the Dec. (#188) copy of Rock & Ice. Back home, I thumbed directly to this letter to the editor by Justin Isaac, titled “Thanks and Praise”.
It felt like it had been written just for me. I showed it to my girlfriend Ruth. Bizarre timing! It affected me so much I wrote R&I a response, they called it “Wisdom” and published it in Letters, issue #190.
Justin’s letter was a great motivating factor in how I would treat my illness, as far as mindset goes. But it ain’t all gravy and bravery here. I am often a grumpy, gristly bummer to be around. Usually not in public. Though on bad days I seem to intimidate or put people off. Must be some look on my face or a tone in my voice.
But the single person in the whole world who sees it all is Ruth, my lover and closest friend. She lives with me, does nearly all the chores. She drives when I can’t and fusses over me. She has limited, yet vast patience with my moods. But she is a casualty of proximity. She lives in my Bullshit tornado. It wears her out.She sees the good as well, reminds me of it when I am down. She strives to remind me that I’m not doomed, I am worthy, and can rise again.
In return, she gets the gale…The storm erupting from my frazzled nerves. She gets the uncertainty of an illness that usually takes its “victims” fast, yet horribly. And she knows she will still be here if I die, which sickens her. She loves me like no other.
Those surrounding someone in crisis, those on the front line, are the silent heroes of these stories. Not just mine, but countless untold others.
If you know one of these front line heroes, thank them. Let them know they are recognized and remarkable. There is no need for angels with these sorts of humans on the Earth.
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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 5, 2010 - 10:56am PT
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TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY. I MADE IT TO 39!
A month or so ago, when staying in Ouray, CO, I decided that 39 isn't old enough, though. I vowed to make at least 40 years. So stay tuned...
This is the letter my folks sent out when I showed up. They were a young evangelical couple. Dad was ordained the same week I was born. They were starting a church in Huntington Beach Ca. From there to here...Mr. Toad's wild ride!
Still Here,
Paul
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nita
Social climber
chica from chico.. I shall call you..mini moo.
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Paul, I just need to say.. thanks again...
and I've said it before....I love your writing and your honesty.
Thanks to you and Beautiful Ruth.
Salud..
Edit:. This song reminded me of Ruth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da9lBOSJhR4
edit, Shout out for Justin too...
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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speechless.
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dougs510
Social climber
down south
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Damn man, I didn't read this post for a long time. Just finished up your TR about when you fell from the tree. You are the Disaster Master, because you Master the disaster.
I sit around here, feeling sorry for myself, with moles and sh$t popping up all over me. I say to myself, "I don't want to know, besides, I got no insurance". Truth is, I'm scared of knowing. Sheeeewwwwww..... Man, I'm so glad your posting up here, it's really giving me a reason to push forward. My knee is blown out, so I haven't climbed in a couple of years, and usually just sit here.... I really miss those days of being on the rock.
You have brought tears of hope to me. I don't know were this all will lead, but you, sir, are an inspiration. And for that, I am grateful.
Doug
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