lovesdunes

On 3/18/2024 at 9:58 AM, ElCaminoManT said:

Huge thanks to @lovesdunes for getting the slider to SD for me! Was good to catch up after all these years my friend!

No problem.  Other than the traffic in Phoenix.  LOL

Was good to see you.  It's been a long time.

I'll be in Mesa next week and back in San Diego by Saturday.

Happy Birthday Mr!!!

10 hours ago, Bansh88 said:

My daughters are Sophomore and Junior in High School.  After covid, things seem to have become more and more pointless in school.  That combined with a long commute to-and-from, we have discussed online options.

Has anyone had their kids, or known some, that take online schooling to finish up High School?  Pro's or Con's?  Just started looking into it and I'm not even sure where to start.

Our daughter was enrolled in K12.  It was awesome.  Not sure if it is still the same though.  All of the curriculum she needed to follow was sent to us for free.  We loved the ability to go play in the desert and travel when we wanted and not get bogged down with school schedules.  The added benefit of not dealing with HS drama might have been the best thing.  By the time she started high school she was doing all of this on her own, or with friends in the area.

6 hours ago, ElCaminoManT said:

EFF cancer! is all I can say. Lost my dad in '17 from what started as prostate cancer due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam that mad it's way into his spine. Later that year my mom was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. She's been battling it since with radiation and multiple surgeries. Chemo is not an option for her as each time they've tried, it's put her in the hospital with near death side affects. It's now into her chest and there isn't anything they can do so she's just doing her best to enjoy life as she can in her 70s.

If there was one super power I could have it would be to make all cancers disappear. I've lost too many loved ones to some form of it over the years.

I would love for you to have that super power.  It's crazy how many people I have met that are effected by cancel.  It sucks to have it, but I don't feel bad for me.  I have had a pretty Effing awesome life. I feel bad for my friends and family that have to watch what happens.

It has been a learning experience for sure.  Everyone's journey is different.  It's nothing like you see on the movies.  My side effects to chemo haven't been too bad other than I am tired and sick to my stomach a lot.  I've lost almost 70lbs but still have all my hair.  I still drive a mouse for a living.  It has been a great distraction to be able to work.

8 hours ago, dbart said:

OMG...hey there stranger!

So sorry to hear what you are going through as well as with @TheSPAINishLover and your friends!

Cancer is a mu'Fu'ka.

 

Hey Mr.  Not much photochopping fun around here like we used to have.  LOL 

I plan to make it through this.  I still have lots of people to annoy in the off road lighting world.  HaHaHa

2 hours ago, TheSPAINishLover said:

Thanks for sharing.  It’s brave to do so.  I’m praying for you, bro!

Thanks.  I appreciate that.

14 hours ago, J Alper said:

A good freind of mine had cancer he made it through, but that all everyone wated to talk to him about was his cancer,  i would call and just talk about normal stuff to make him feel a tad normal 

Talking about normal stuff with people is awesome!  You are a great friend doing that.  If all anyone wants to talk about is your cancer it can drive you nuts.  That being said, if anyone ever has questions I try to answer what I can.  I have chosen to be blissfully ignorant about my cancer.  Other than staying hydrated and trying to get plenty of sleep there is nothing I can take or do outside of the chemo and radiation.  My team of doctors have been awesome and my scans get better each time.

I will never sell my 97 F350.  Even with 543,000+ adventurous miles.  It takes me places most trucks fear to go.  I like that I can pop the hood and identify just about everything. 

Hello Again

Is the goofy sheet metal nut on the IPR tight?  Mine came loose last week.  Truck would not start, then it did.  Would run fine then all of the sudden die.  The nut is 19mm.  Be careful not to tighten it too much.  It's just sheet metal.