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Offline Vraciu

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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #75 on: July 09, 2018, 12:25:40 AM »
Wish I knew what to say, brother.   I admire your attitude in the face of adversity.  Give it hell, pedal to the floor.   :salute

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Offline colmbo

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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #76 on: July 09, 2018, 09:27:00 AM »
Quote from: Ramesis on July 08, 2018, 01:15:38 PM
So I'm guessing u should be allowed amurder as well?
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I should put a sign on my truck "I'm old, grumpy and terminal. Are you positive you want to cut me off in traffic?"  :devil
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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #77 on: July 09, 2018, 03:06:15 PM »
Quote from: colmbo on July 09, 2018, 09:27:00 AM
I should put a sign on my truck "I'm old, grumpy and terminal. Are you positive you want to cut me off in traffic?"  :devil

LOL... I've 2 strokes and an HA.... are u sure u want on the road?

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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #78 on: July 09, 2018, 03:49:37 PM »
Quote from: colmbo on July 09, 2018, 09:27:00 AM
I should put a sign on my truck "I'm old, grumpy and terminal. Are you positive you want to cut me off in traffic?"  :devil


Your determination to load up and hit the road says volumes about your character and will power.  Never say never.  Never give up.
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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #79 on: July 21, 2018, 12:48:29 PM »
But then again Puma it might be time to accept it.

We had a quick CT "just to make sure nothing had popped up." Stupid diddlying idea....40 plus small lesions in the brain, started radiation yesterday and will get 10 days of treatments. This is the first time my Doc hasn't been positive, he even suggested considering hospice.

The Docs say "you can put thing in storage and fly home and come back later".  Yeah, when I'm dead and Bobbi is deadly with it on on own and still bearing  the expense.  The doc is saying I shouldn't drive which really crimps our plans. I thought I was planning ahead, stupid me. :)
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Offline Vraciu

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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #80 on: July 21, 2018, 01:25:57 PM »
You're still here, brother. Keep fighting. 
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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #81 on: July 21, 2018, 01:32:57 PM »
Quote from: colmbo on July 21, 2018, 12:48:29 PM
But then again Puma it might be time to accept it.

We had a quick CT "just to make sure nothing had popped up." Stupid diddlying idea....40 plus small lesions in the brain, started radiation yesterday and will get 10 days of treatments. This is the first time my Doc hasn't been positive, he even suggested considering hospice.

The Docs say "you can put thing in storage and fly home and come back later".  Yeah, when I'm dead and Bobbi is deadly with it on on own and still bearing  the expense.  The doc is saying I shouldn't drive which really crimps our plans. I thought I was planning ahead, stupid me. :)

Understand.  We went through it with my brother a year ago.  On June 26th last year he finished the battle, but didn’t lose it.  He kept trying and fought it to the end.  He was stubborn that way.  The last few days left us all in a sad state.  We could see the end coming, especially my wife, a nurse.  But, he just wouldn’t give up, surrounded by those who love him the most when he took that last breath.  I see a lot of my brother’s characteristics in what I know about you. 

We did this on the 26th of last month, a year later and a significant day in my aviation career.


And, we (my youngest brother and my son) took him with us on this epic family heritage day.  He took a ride in Mary Jane a few years ago.  Hence the photo we each carried in flight.


Cant even imagine what this is like for you.  So, many people waste time.  I don’t think that is you though.  That’s why I’m of the opinion to not end up on that last day with anything left on my bucket list.   :salute

A bittersweet day, but a live everyday to fullest time.  By the way, you’re not stupid.  You made a plan.  As we in aviation know, the plan will change when we least expect it.

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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #82 on: July 21, 2018, 02:00:26 PM »
  :pray
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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #83 on: July 22, 2018, 10:51:24 AM »
We all take that last trip into the night. Most of us earlier than we expected to. You are facing it with dignity and fore thought for your family, good job there. Enjoy what time you have. Let your family have good memories to tide them by. May your transition be peaceful and your reunion with family and friends be joyous. Vaya con Dios.
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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #84 on: July 26, 2018, 02:07:25 PM »
Dang that sucks Colmbo, I 'm wishing for you the best outcome possible. I'm kinda in the same boat, I've got emphysema and a 20% lung function. Now they've discovered kidney cancer, still waiting on how their gonna deal with that.

Been out of the game for awhile so I decided I'd come back and spend some time with old friends...problem is from what I read all the crap is still there, no new maps, insane ballistics, bizzare flight characteristics.  Man I was hoping a lot of that stuff had been dealt with by now. Oh well, I still may give it a try, I've made so many good friends over the years. If I don't see none of ya well :salute :cheers: It was the best money I spent for a lot of years and I'll never forget the excitement of WBs 1.11 and found out I really could fly a jug online.
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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #85 on: July 26, 2018, 03:10:37 PM »
Colmbo,

  Cancer sux! Keep up the fight tho,my wife has had it 4 times,skin,colon and breast twice and she's still here! I've even had it myself and I'm still here!

 I know the type you have isnt very promising but keep fighting and never give up! 


    Good luck,I think I've said more than I should have.


     :salute
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Offline Vraciu

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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #86 on: July 26, 2018, 03:26:25 PM »
We love Columbo, what else can we say?

He's been a great asset to this game and I am glad for having him here—as part of the group and as a friend.

(If you get tima to send that P-51 profile, please feel free to send it and I'll get it done.)

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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #87 on: July 26, 2018, 04:30:20 PM »
Quote from: Vraciu on July 26, 2018, 03:26:25 PM
We love Columbo, what else can we say?

He's been a great asset to this game and I am glad for him.


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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #88 on: August 02, 2018, 04:14:11 AM »
 :pray keep fighting columbo.
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Re: The beginning of the end
« Reply #89 on: August 02, 2018, 09:55:23 PM »
Columbo,  sending you good wibes.  :salute

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