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There is no good time to tell bad news
I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I had the biopsy last week. Got the diagnosis today.
It is what it is. I smoked for so many years.
I have to have a Pet scan next week to see if it has spread. They do not think so. They think I am stage 1.
I belong to a program 'early detection lung cancer screening" a low dose cat scan. It was found during that. Not there in Jan 2019 but there now.
Sorry to just blurt this out.
Going out to walk my dog~
Oh no that sucks!! :( You are an amazing person this makes me sad to hear. I’ll keep you in my prayers. You’ve been so nice to me and helped me get my bunnies home. I’ll forever be grateful.

Hugs.. from me and the whole family
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Morning all. I've been on the road with my son on the way to the Tamworth Country Music festival. Saw a couple of great gigs last night and drank way too much beer. More of the same today and catching up with lots of old friends and colleagues. Drove through 40°C temps , thunder and dust storms yesterday. Luxotic, Vinci X and orion fellow travellers.
Sounds like your having a good time and it's great to catch up with old friends etc. I love a decent long road trip
There is no good time to tell bad news
I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I had the biopsy last week. Got the diagnosis today.
It is what it is. I smoked for so many years.
I have to have a Pet scan next week to see if it has spread. They do not think so. They think I am stage 1.
I belong to a program 'early detection lung cancer screening" a low dose cat scan. It was found during that. Not there in Jan 2019 but there now.
Sorry to just blurt this out.
Going out to walk my dog~
I'm so sorry to hear this chanelvaps. Must have come as a bit of a shock but I'm really proud of your attitude...that's exactly what I thought it's my lymphoma. I have met several lung cancer patients during my treatment and although the ultimate outlook isn't great they can do a lot to reduce the size of tumours and to slow down its spread.

Sending my love and hugs and positive energies over to you during this difficult time :wub:
 

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THAT would be a job for the one who brought them home! He peels, I dice, blanch, shock and measure them out for him to vacuum pack. It’s quite the assembly line lol. Fill the bowl, work through it, start with another bowl.....
Hmmmm......wonder if I could get him to help clean and rebuild tanks :lol:?
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I love this scene...for me there's something so domestically blissful about a kitchen in full operation. You know shelling peas, pickles, preserves and jams......

As it should be and always was...if everyone pitches in it won't take long really....mind you you do have a lot of turnips :D
 

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Morning Charlie. Sparkling day to you friend.
And good morning to you Fred. May your day be a good one too....

Hope things are warm over there for you.....not sure whereabouts you are and also my geographical knowledge of NZ is practically zero but think it can still be cold down in the south or am I wrong?
 

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Ah summer is starting now. I'm in Wellington. The windiest city on earth :w00t:
Just watched the news and they're predicting heat waves again this summer.
Its ok, I just undress and lie naked on the tile floor...:eek:
The winter is what gets to me. It just don't end...and it stays wet. Still I prefer this to African weather. Extreme heat and dusty cold depressing winters. No rain...just dust and more dust.
 

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Ah summer is starting now. I'm in Wellington. The windiest city on earth :w00t:
Just watched the news and they're predicting heat waves again this summer.
Its ok, I just undress and lie naked on the tile floor...:eek:
The winter is what gets to me. It just don't end...and it stays wet. Still I prefer this to African weather. Extreme heat and dusty cold depressing winters. No rain...just dust and more dust.
Yeah, we get a lot of dust but one of the best things is there is so little wind. Everything is nearly always still which is really good. You actually forget what wind is like. Of course in the summer we get the mistral breeze which is very welcome....

Ah, yes the cool tiled floor which you love in summer and detest in winter :)
 

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You actually forget what wind is like.
Oh boy believe me, I know what wind is. You even have to be mindful when planting a tree or other plant...leaves can get torn up when the spring winds announces itself. You don't see many dresses or long hair on the woman folk around here...:p
 

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    morning all!
    today i should try the gear finally!
    that zbiip thing is so heavy! how come it's still selling under 10$ at vaporl_ any bad experiences?


    i'm exploring [don't pop the champaign yet @AngeNZ )) getting a coil winder this FT sale_ what ya'll think? suggestions?
     

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    Has anyone had issues with their Dovpo Topside (single) before I order another one? Or have a better suggestion? I have plenty mechs, and I love the Topside minus the propriety bottle sled.
    Nope, i know some have reported issues but mine have been fine.
    My black single and my dual are more or less my daily drivers with no issues. Have 2 more singles and a carbon as backups ;).

    I think some have had issues because when they fill they leave juice on top of the sled. Meaning above the fill holes. With use that juice does make it into the sled compartment and sometimes the mod.

    Ps forgot i have the topside sq too......

    :2c:
     

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    afternoon all.
    annual haggis consumed.
    there should be some shiny acquisition tomorrow including some items sent by a generous fellow forumer. he'll be getting a wee package in return when i can get it posted.
    one of the boxes of billet is currently in paw. i do dig these panels
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    DeloresRose

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    Has anyone had issues with their Dovpo Topside (single) before I order another one? Or have a better suggestion? I have plenty mechs, and I love the Topside minus the propriety bottle sled.

    Not a single problem with mine. And I’ve been using one almost daily for months. I do find the battery door hard to open, but it also never opens unless I want it to. But everything works as it should. Never any liquid where it shouldn’t be. The bottle is holding up just fine. I only have bought one spare and probably should get a couple more.
     

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    afternoon all.
    annual haggis consumed.
    there should be some shiny acquisition tomorrow including some items sent by a generous fellow forumer. he'll be getting a wee package in return when i can get it posted.
    one of the boxes of billet is currently in paw. i do dig these panels
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    Beautiful!
     

    chanelvaps

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    You probably won’t recognize my name but I read this thread several times a day but seldom post.

    I just wanted to add my well wishes and prayers to all the others posted on this thread. I know it has to be very stressful to have the diagnosis but not all the details of what will happen going forward. The not knowing is the scary part.

    I smoked for 43 years and lung cancer is something that I think of often as I realize it sometimes doesn’t show up for ten or more years after quitting. It’s been over ten years but I don’t feel confident it still can’t happen.

    It sounds like you have a good team of doctors to supervise your care and I hope you have a few close friends and family to lean on when you need to. I know you have a lot of good friends here you can lean on and they won’t let you feel alone. {{{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}
    HI Beckah
    I do not recognize your name and think it is just awesome that you took this chance to speak out. Thanks for your kind words. YES waiting is the worst, I waited seven days to get the diagnosis after the biopsy, now another seven to see if it has spread.
    I smoked for 42 years. It has been seven since I quit.
    Sharing it all was essential IMO because I know all of us on this thread have the same worries. Hopefully all can see a good outcome via me.

    I had another friend, she sometimes posted in this thread, mostly in another. We met on the Budget Gourmet thread and made such good friends we eventually hung out together and went to vape meets and such.
    She just sort of started to be seen less and was not answering emails and phone calls. Her sister called me last week to tell me she had passed. Lung Cancer. I was astounded she had not confided in me or shared in any way. Apparently hers was far advanced.
    When her sister told me the day she passed, Jan 3rd, I looked at my calendar and that was the day I had the lung screening.
    I hope you speak out more and join us in the "Shiny After Hours" thread where we all share our animals and other hobbies
     

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    @chanelvaps There but for the grace of God go any of us. I will be holding you close in my heart. You will defeat this!
    thank you :wub: I am hoping that the outcome of this will be that all my fellow shiny peeps will see that lung cancer (the creep) can come and can also have its a__ kicked. I am working hard on staying strong (no crying in cancer) and doing all I need to do.
     

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    Oh no that sucks!! :( You are an amazing person this makes me sad to hear. I’ll keep you in my prayers. You’ve been so nice to me and helped me get my bunnies home. I’ll forever be grateful.

    Hugs.. from me and the whole family
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    thanks Ricky. I love your bunnies too and they have been a great distraction.
     

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    Sounds like your having a good time and it's great to catch up with old friends etc. I love a decent long road trip

    I'm so sorry to hear this chanelvaps. Must have come as a bit of a shock but I'm really proud of your attitude...that's exactly what I thought it's my lymphoma. I have met several lung cancer patients during my treatment and although the ultimate outlook isn't great they can do a lot to reduce the size of tumours and to slow down its spread.

    Sending my love and hugs and positive energies over to you during this difficult time :wub:
    thanks Charlie, now you have company in the seriously sick group on this thread. Together we will continue to fight.
     

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    HI Beckah
    I do not recognize your name and think it is just awesome that you took this chance to speak out. Thanks for your kind words. YES waiting is the worst, I waited seven days to get the diagnosis after the biopsy, now another seven to see if it has spread.
    I smoked for 42 years. It has been seven since I quit.
    Sharing it all was essential IMO because I know all of us on this thread have the same worries. Hopefully all can see a good outcome via me.

    I had another friend, she sometimes posted in this thread, mostly in another. We met on the Budget Gourmet thread and made such good friends we eventually hung out together and went to vape meets and such.
    She just sort of started to be seen less and was not answering emails and phone calls. Her sister called me last week to tell me she had passed. Lung Cancer. I was astounded she had not confided in me or shared in any way. Apparently hers was far advanced.
    When her sister told me the day she passed, Jan 3rd, I looked at my calendar and that was the day I had the lung screening.
    I hope you speak out more and join us in the "Shiny After Hours" thread where we all share our animals and other hobbies

    I’ve had friends go silent then disappear like that too. Thank you for being strong enough to share. We want to know, so we can support you any way we can.
     

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