Author Topic: Dr. diagnosis (Read 4526 times)

Sasquatch Jim · « **on:** February 11, 2021, 02:43:37 PM »

Well Monday I went to the Cancer clinic and let their cat scan me. Today I got a phone call to tell me the results of that visit.
She says I have a fourth degree colon cancer that has spread to my liver and is not operable. They will have a doctor talk to m about
radioactive treatment. Basically it means I have from 1 and a half months to maybe 6 months or more before it eats me up.
The f#%&ing weather has kept me indoors for over a month now with no end in sight. My bike has not seen me in that amount of time, and probably thinks I am dead. If only the weather will give me a break so that I can at least ride out my days. Maybe even croak in the saddle like I am suppose to. Piss on it anyway, I don't expect a fair break from nature.
The best I can do is remember all the good rides and campouts I have had with you folks from Iowa, to the West coast over the years. And many others I have had in the years before and the 9 years I have ridden in Hawaii and a year in Alaska.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2021, 02:56:59 PM »

Well dammit Jim , I have no words but as stated before , glad to have known you even if just from here .

Dusty

Ncdan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2021, 02:57:54 PM »

I’ve never met you in person Jim but over the years here on the board I feel I know you fairly well. I feel you are fighter and a man with a sense of humor that will serve you well. I hope the best for you and hope you find some enjoyment in each and every day, as none of us has a promise of tomorrow.

Dan in NC

Dirk_S · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2021, 02:59:48 PM »

Are you planning to come to the rally in NH? Don’t want to pressure you due to -, but it would be great to meet you, share a drink (even if it’s just healthy ol’ water) and share a story or three!

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2021, 03:15:14 PM »

Sorry to hear Jim. You have never come across to me as a person that rolls over easy. Take and enjoy and each day. We all need to do that. Best to you. Hang in there.
GliderJohn

Huzo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2021, 03:24:59 PM »

Dan said it well and I can do no better..
I like to think that I have the balls to approach a fight like yours with the same “spit in the eye” disdain. I watched True Grit the other day and your refusal to lay down and just take it, is inspirational.
Funny how you can never have met a guy, yet you feel like you know him.
Somebody trailer Jim’s bike to a warmer location, so he can ride it flat out ‘till it runs out of gas...

Huzo · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2021, 03:36:50 PM »

Quote from: Dirk_S on February 11, 2021, 02:59:48 PM

Are you planning to come to the rally in NH? Don’t want to pressure you due to -, but it would be great to meet you, share a drink (even if it’s just healthy ol’ water) and share a story or three!

There is no joke intended here because it’s not funny, but I’ve the feeling that Jim can laugh in -’s face and tell it to f*** off, because it can’t hurt him.
What a great campfire show to see Cancer and - fight it out and beat each other to death...
Then the people who know how to live, can get on with it...
I was going to say “take care” Jim, but I reckon you’re more of a “**** it all and kick some ass” type of guy.
Go and play Bob Seger’s “Roll Me Away”, and sink a scotch as he sings...
“and we rolled...
clean out of sight...”

https://youtu.be/wdoT50N8uv4

Peter.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:02:01 PM »

I hate to hear this, Jim.. but you *have* given it the good fight. Of course, there are a lot of us that care about you. Wishing you the best..
Pete says..

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Speaking of WG I see Sasquatch Jim has just posted up that he hasn't got long. I've met Jim several times, he's a top bloke. If someone could pass on my salutations and best wishes I'd be very grateful.

Tom · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:08:06 PM »

Sorry to hear what's going on with you. Warmest "Aloha!" from Hawaii.

Wildroamer · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:11:58 PM »

Sorry to hear of that diagnosis, Jim, from another who has never met you. Just remember, these docs are guessing as much as anything, especially when it comes to "how long." You don't need me to tell you to enjoy the moments and memories as they come, because you clearly have a firm grasp of that already. I am wishing you some fantastic days ahead! As was said, no guarantees on tomorrow for any of us.
Cheers,
Todd

JJ · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:35:16 PM »

Very sorry to hear this news...Dan in NC summed it up nicely and I cannot add anything more worthy...I too, am wishing you sunny and warmer days ahead...All the best and I hope you can ride again soon...

lucian · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:39:02 PM »

Sorry to read this Squatch, you've always been one of my favorites around here. I have always enjoyed you're posts and sense of humor . I hope you're next visit to the doc's offers some hope and a treatment option .

john fish · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:41:34 PM »

Thinking of you, Jim. I like your stories about your Citroen DS and your time in the services.

egschade · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:00:54 PM »

Well that's quite the gut punch. My father has stage-4 cancer but can't imagine being on the receiving end of such a terrible diagnosis. Hopefully there's a treatment that can keep you around a while longer. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

John A · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:05:10 PM »

Yep, Dan said it well. I miss your posts, thanks for letting us know.

Aaron D. · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:10:06 PM »

It is my fervent wish that you get a break in the weather, mount up and ride out.

wavedog · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:39:25 PM »

Is there anyone close enough to load up Sasquatch and his bike and drive him far enough south so he can ride for a few days? Just a thought.

Good thoughts to you Jim.

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:46:16 PM »

Jim

Crazy times as you well know. Everyday is precious and you’ve proved that. Hoping the sun shines your way.

Mark

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2021, 08:14:03 PM »

Thankyou all for the kindly advice and wishes. I hope to last long enough to ride again even just short rides.
Don't think I could last a trip to any campouts, much as I would like to. I remember fondly all the campouts I have attended in the past.
Pete, I remember you well from campouts in the past and your visit to south Seattle. I will quote my favorite Vulcan at this time, "Live long and prosper".

kingoffleece · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2021, 08:40:14 PM »

Don't cave. My sister heard that exact thing-over 6 years ago. She beat it-and you can, too.
Give 'em hell.

Dirk_S · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2021, 08:48:46 PM »

Quote from: kingoffleece on February 11, 2021, 08:40:14 PM

Don't cave. My sister heard that exact thing-over 6 years ago. She beat it-and you can, too.
Give 'em hell.

That’s exactly why I added the - note in my suggestion about the rally. Nothing’s over until it’s over, and there’s no sense in throwing all cautions out the window. At least that’s what I tried to tell my grandfather the 9 years that I lived with him following my grandmother’s passing. There’s still life to be had, and who knows really how long. I have family members myself who’ve lived much longer than their prescribed expiration date.

I learned not to espouse too much “words of wisdom” to folks in situations that I’ve never been in, but I do hope at least that you keep in touch as long as you can, and may that be at least another 20 years ;)

Ncdan · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2021, 08:59:10 PM »

I saw this a while ago and I knew I just had to post it for our buddy. I think we all will agree that it’s definitely an accurate Representation of Jim👍

Ryan · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2021, 09:39:18 PM »

This sucks, and I am sorry to hear it. Before you know it, sun will shine and temps will be in the 50's. When I was young with no responsibilities and a couple of days on my hands, I would pack a change of cloths, grab $50 and go somewhere I had not been. Would need $100 now, but I saw some cool shit and had some great rides, and rarely got more than 300 miles from home. Rides don't have to be marathons to be epic. Just go.

Shorty · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2021, 10:01:40 PM »

Here's wishing you many more rides and fair weather.

Scout63 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2021, 11:34:10 PM »

Jim - if weather and time allow, my motorcycles and home are at your service on Cape Cod.

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #25 on:** February 12, 2021, 12:23:10 AM »

Jim,

Well hell. No words ring quite right in this situation. I guess you have to try to take the best each day has to offer and let the rest go. Or, you could ride it like you stole it and don't make it easy to get caught.

Elisha

pebra · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2021, 03:26:11 AM »

Quote from: Ncdan on February 11, 2021, 02:57:54 PM

I’ve never met you in person Jim but over the years here on the board I feel I know you fairly well. I feel you are fighter and a man with a sense of humor that will serve you well. I hope the best for you and hope you find some enjoyment in each and every day, as none of us has a promise of tomorrow.

Dan in NC

Well put!
Your stories, quips and comments have been killing me for many years, Jim.
Soon it's spring.

Huzo · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2021, 07:16:49 AM »

Quote from: wavedog on February 11, 2021, 06:39:25 PM

Is there anyone close enough to load up Sasquatch and his bike and drive him far enough south so he can ride for a few days? Just a thought.

Good thoughts to you Jim.

Yes, yes, yes....
I mentioned something similar earlier, reply #5.
Some bastard prop him up, get the bike and him on the road and...GO...!
In the light of his recent diagnosis, there’s nothing that he needs to fear. Have a few (too many) drinks and then ride.
Wave to girls in their cars.
Just do what you damn well like and bugger the consequences, because there aren’t any..

travelingbyguzzi · « **Reply #28 on:** February 12, 2021, 08:54:29 AM »

We are sad to hear this, Jim. Hope you can hang on at least til the sun comes back. You may or may not have known that Gail was diagnosed stage 4 ovarian 4 years ago. It has been a hell of a struggle, but she is a trooper and still above ground. Good luck!

drbone641 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2021, 09:15:19 AM »

Shit. Enjoy your time. Hate to hear it, for you, Some get notice, others not so much. Shit!

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Author Topic: Dr. diagnosis (Read 4526 times)

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