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My Golden Years

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How’s that old joke go? You know the one, the joke about the Golden Years. The punch line is something about body fluids. Now, all these many years later, I get it. I mean I really get it! Every time I look at my two newest fashion accessories I’m reminded of it. Every conversation with friends or neighbors suddenly involves plumbing and a discussion about at least part of the golden part.

I’m finding out all sorts of things about guys I’ve thought I’ve known well for years.

I’m looking forward to my appointment on Tuesday next when I move on to the other fashion accessories you see in the photo above.

Enough whining though, the reality is everyday I feel better, every day I walk further and every day I do more. I am on the mend. And I am absolutely blown away by all the visits, emails, phone calls, comments and kind thoughts that continue to pour in. I am loved! I thank you all for that.

When I was laying in my hospital bed on Monday evening I promised myself that if I was a good boy and looked after myself for the rest of the week, come the weekend I would get a beer.

I am writing this mid-day Friday. Can the weekend be far away?Yes Daniel; I’ll be thinking about you.

I’ve been good, honest.

Hey Guys: Have you had your PSA checked lately?

 

 

Sent Home

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After just two days at one of Hamilton’s finest hospitals they were finished with me and sent me home.  Inspite of the fact it’s near freezing here today you gotta love fresh air.

I’m now at home,  I’m grouchy as hell and uncomfortable from the staples and stitches in my body. Thanks to the catheter, for the next few days, I can  pee just like Buster. Not to worry though, we all know that Marilyn is doing a great job of looking after me.

Thankyou all for your thoughts and your prayers. I’ll be talking to you in a day or so.

Who Wants To Be First?

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Way back last October I got the news: I have Prostrate Cancer and am scheduled for surgery in early April 2011.

 In November we talked about running the Harry’s Spring Run-Off, an 8 km run for Prostrate Cancer, with our kids.

While I’ve regularily told you about all the fun we’ve been having down here this winter what I haven’t told you is that we have , 2 or 3 times a week, been for a 4 or 5 km run through the village, on the “highway”  or down the beach.  For sure we won’t be the first one across the finish line,  but we will finish the whole 8km.

So we are doing our part. Now here comes your part:

The purpose of this run is to raise money for prostrate cancer. I need you to sponsor us .

What ever you can spare, what ever makes sense. It will all add up.

We’ll run, we’ll sweat, our hearts will pound. You throw us a few pesos or dollars, what ever you can afford.

How do I help you ask?

First click on this LINK. Then sponsor a member of the amazing vanstones. What ever works, click here and do it.

You are sponsoring anyone on our team called  Amazing Vanstones. When you get to the donor page you  either search Amazing Vanstones and then pick your team meamber or. go directly to your favorite team member.

And while you are in the mood, guys, get your PSA checked. It’s really no big deal to get it done.