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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #210 on: August 29, 2015, 07:37:51 PM »
Rick,

Blessings and prayers are covering you.

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Keep on going!

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« Reply #211 on: September 22, 2015, 04:04:53 PM »
 :thumb:  good news!

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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #212 on: October 05, 2015, 10:46:24 PM »
 :thumb: Awesome news!!! Yes, while advances in medicine are great, its just not time for you to go anywhere yet brother so it looks like you're stuck with us a while longer!!!!
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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #213 on: January 01, 2016, 08:53:12 AM »
Best wishes for a fulfilling New Year, Rick. Hoping you have a year full of good news and smiles. Huzzah!
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« Reply #214 on: January 01, 2016, 09:00:06 AM »
Have a great 2016 Rick. You deserve it :thumb:

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« Reply #215 on: January 01, 2016, 03:52:08 PM »
Thanks for the check in Rick, many people here are thinking of you and rooting you on.
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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #216 on: January 06, 2016, 11:48:06 PM »
Hi Folks, Thanks to all for the Happy New Years Wishes! I just wanted to let you all know I am doing really well, getting a bit stronger every day, was actually able to gain 8 lbs during the holidays!  :thumb: My last CT scan report was all clear so far, and I am due for an MRI at the end of this month. The Docs will be watching me pretty closely for the next couple of years, with CT scans every 3-4 months. I am on medication (pills) to shrink my pituitary adenoma, and according to the blood tests its been doing its job.Ive been enjoying my new Le Mans IV, and just tinkering with the Guzzis, every chance I get!
Happy 2016 to all my great Guzzi Friends !
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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #217 on: January 07, 2016, 01:02:53 AM »
Great news.  That LeMans is sweet.
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« Reply #218 on: January 07, 2016, 02:07:30 AM »
Great news.  That LeMans is sweet.
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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #219 on: January 07, 2016, 03:06:46 AM »
Congrats on your recovery! Glad to hear things are working out.

The owner of my company was recently given a clean bill of health after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer that got treated with an experimental targeted treatment that eliminated it all so far. He's going thru the same things you are with MRIs and CT scans every few months.

He said he wouldn't trade the experience for anything because all of his friends came out of the woodwork to be there for him and he'd never felt so appreciated in his life. That and his newfound joy for every day of his life...

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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #220 on: January 07, 2016, 04:27:19 AM »
Great photo! What could be better than a red Lemans. Stay strong, Rick...
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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #221 on: January 07, 2016, 06:00:34 AM »
Rick, so glad to hear/read you're doing better! Keep  it up!!

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« Reply #222 on: January 07, 2016, 06:16:11 AM »
Looking great!  You and the LeMans!
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« Reply #223 on: January 07, 2016, 07:50:37 AM »
Great to hear that you are doing so well Rick/
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« Reply #224 on: January 07, 2016, 08:48:43 AM »
good news to start the New Year on......

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« Reply #225 on: January 07, 2016, 10:36:28 AM »
great news! I'm in Green Valley until April or so. when it gets nicer come on over for a couple of days and I'll show you around. we usually have an extra BR and a steak.
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« Reply #226 on: January 07, 2016, 10:36:48 AM »
Your shop is too neat.......  :boozing:

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« Reply #227 on: January 07, 2016, 10:42:31 AM »
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« Reply #228 on: January 07, 2016, 02:51:56 PM »
Thanks Guys for all the kind words! You guys are awesome!
Steve( Vagrant) I have a little retirement house in Sahuarita( Rancho Sahuarita) my wife and i go there most weekends.Thank you, for the offer, we will have to get together sometime, for coffee or lunch my cell is 520-249-2180. I am located a stone's throw from you in Green Valley. Also if you ever decide to take a ride to the Douglas/Bisbee area, I am down in Douglas, monday through friday usually. Great riding roads down here also...
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« Reply #229 on: January 07, 2016, 03:03:29 PM »
Thanks Guys for all the kind words! You guys are awesome!
Steve( Vagrant) I have a little retirement house in Sahuarita( Rancho Sahuarita) my wife and i go there most weekends.Thank you, for the offer, we will have to get together sometime, for coffee or lunch my cell is 520-249-2180. I am located a stone's throw from you in Green Valley. Also if you ever decide to take a ride to the Douglas/Bisbee area, I am down in Douglas, monday through friday usually. Great riding roads down here also...
Rick.

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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #230 on: January 07, 2016, 03:12:58 PM »



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Keep up the good fight Rick!

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« Reply #231 on: January 07, 2016, 04:31:10 PM »
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« Reply #232 on: January 11, 2016, 04:57:00 AM »
Hey George, Great picture for comparison! I  had forgotten about that one!  I feel pretty good now at 186 lbs, I was about 355lbs in that second picture, thats about 2-3  years ago, when I had just brought home my new to me Cal II.
Thanks for posting that,
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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #233 on: January 11, 2016, 02:17:16 PM »
nice lemans rick!

Hope to see you at the cottonwood rally, or sooner.
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« Reply #234 on: January 11, 2016, 05:13:02 PM »
Great news.  Keep up the good fight. 
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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #235 on: January 11, 2016, 11:06:18 PM »
Hey George, Great picture for comparison! I  had forgotten about that one!  I feel pretty good now at 186 lbs, I was about 355lbs in that second picture, thats about 2-3  years ago, when I had just brought home my new to me Cal II.
Thanks for posting that,
Rick.

Shucks, Rick, you're only half the man you used to be.  Well, maybe in this instance that's great and will result in a full return to good health, increased vigor and many more years to do lots of riding.

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« Reply #236 on: January 12, 2016, 08:08:20 AM »
Rick,

Thoughts and prayers for your prognosis and recovery...you have an amazing amount of support here.

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Re: Ive Got Cancer
« Reply #237 on: January 12, 2016, 01:24:47 PM »
Well I don't recommend getting cancer as a weight loss method Rick but it is great to see you looking good and getting back in to it. :thumb:

All the best as you get back to full health.
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« Reply #238 on: May 05, 2016, 10:46:17 AM »
Last post was from Muzz on the 13th Jan.

How are you doing Rick?
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« Reply #239 on: May 05, 2016, 02:43:17 PM »
Sending good vibes and positive energy your way!  Hang in there... :thumb:

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