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A Farewell Tour - of sorts
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Jun 27, 2018 - 8:31 pm
Many of you may remember that the band The Who had a "Farewell Tour" in 1982. They had another one a few years later, and then later a "Final Farewell Tour." And they're still touring and playing today. With that in mind, I decided to do something while I'm still healthy enough to pull it off. I'm calling it my "First Farewell Tour: Inspired by The Who; Brought to you by cancer." I live in Colorado, but most of my family and friends are on the west coast where I grew up, and the east coast where I lived for almost 10 years. I'm starting with the west coast leg in August. I'll fly into Norcal and spend a few days - and catch a "Jerry Day" celebration over the weekend. Then I'll head to Socal for a few days, and I'll finish up in Las Vegas so I can visit with my niece - and some friends as well. Been having a rough go with side effects lately, including being hospitalized, and wasn't sure I'd be able to do it. But if I don't do it now, I may not have the opportunity later, so I'm going to make it work. Flying solo for this trip, as we are trying to do a vacation in Sept for both of us and she can't take that much time off - nor can we afford dog care for two trips. After reading Fox's post today, I became even more determined to make sure this trip happens and see as many people as I can during my two week adventure. For the first time in a while I feel excited, and am looking forward to something. |
Joined: Mar 2017
Sounds great.
I'm imagining a similar thing for myself when my situation finally goes south. Have a good trip.
Joined: Apr 2017
I get it
I think that's why I'm doing this now. I want to do it while I can still fully enjoy it and get around. My worry is that by the time things really start going south, it might be too late for a trip like this.
Joined: Jan 2018
awesome!
Make that trip the best! Enjoy.
Joined: Mar 2017
Fare thee well!!
It sounds like a great time. You've been through a lot. You can't get enough of the company of old friends." Takes time,you pick a place to go,you just keep truck in on!" If you can let us know how it goes. Sending more positive thoughts to you.
Joined: Apr 2017
Like the Doo-Dah man says, I gotta play my hand
...and I'm hoping the cards are worth more than a dime! Especially for the Vegas leg of the trip!
Joined: May 2018
Go for it!
Sounds like an awesome trip!! I hope it's fantastic! Side note, I live in CO too.
Joined: Mar 2014
I'm thrilled for you to do
I'm thrilled for you to do this. Go for it!
Joined: Nov 2014
Have a great time! The title
Have a great time! The title of the post sounds scary - but the contents is pretty postive :-)
Joined: Oct 2017
Good luck
Sounds like alot of fun-how about we rename your adventure " Farewell to letting cancer rule" tour I like that much better. You are young and have with g-ds help alot of living to do-June
Joined: Jul 2016
Have a great trip!
Enjoy every moment and savor the time with friends and family.
I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventure when you return.
Stub
Joined: Mar 2017
Have fun, safe travels.
Have fun, safe travels.
Joined: Nov 2016
Have a great trip
Have fun at the Jerry day celebration! Can't wait to hear some stories. God bless.
Joined: Apr 2017
Thanks for all the support!
I appreciate all the supportive comments. I know the title sounds a little ominous, but I also have a FB group where I post updates for friends who want to follow, called I'm not dead yet." Its cover photo is the "Bring out your dead" scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I realize I have a darker than average sense of humor. However, that's one of the things that gets me through dealing with this. I have scans and an onc appt at end of July, right before I leave. I'm keeping positive thoughts that all will be well for the trip. My only real worry is side effects. I was off the Votrient for a week while I was being evaluated (including my night in the hospital). Tonight will be Day 4 of being back on. I think I have an especially sensitive GI; the side effects really nail me there. However, I also know that barring something curative soon, this is the healthiest I'll be, so I'd better make the most of it now.
Joined: Sep 2017
Live and enjoy! Wonderful
Live and enjoy! Wonderful idea!!!
Joined: Aug 2017
Enjoy and safe travels.
Enjoy and safe travels.
Joined: Feb 2018
love it!
I hope all your travels go smooth and you make some great memories with folks!
Joined: Feb 2018
Sounds like a wonderful idea
I hope you have the time of your life. Enjoy friends, family, memories and have a great time !!!!
Joined: Apr 2017
The First Farewell Tour was amazing
I'm so glad I did this while I am still able to get around pretty well. It was truly humbling to have so many friends and family come together in so many different places. I am moved beyond words by people's generosity and hospitality. This has helped me to become acutely aware of how lucky I am to have such wonderful people in my life. We sometimes don't realize how much people care, if we don't reach out and let them know how much we need them. I've been home for over a week and am still completely blown away.
Joined: Oct 2013
WOW, glad you had this time
WOW, glad you had this time away "on tour,"
Hope you documented all these memories, with pictures and such.
Thanks for sharing~glad you're back here with us too!
How did you hold up with side effects and all?
Hugs my friend, Jan
Joined: Apr 2017
Thanks, Jan
In general, I did OK on the reduced dose of Votrient (400mg, down from 600). I did get worn out a few times; I had to leave a concert early at one point. I also had one rough night/morning and spent an unplanned extra day at a hotel so I could sleep and rest. I had a few GI issues, but nothing close to what I get at 600 mg. If I'd had three weeks, I could have built in more rest time But overall, it worked out pretty well
Joined: Mar 2018
What a great story! I'm so
What a great story! I'm so glad you got to do this. I bet you can't wait for Part II.
I just took a trip also, to the West Coast of Oregon, where I was born and raised. Have one sister there, another came from CA. so it was nice to see them. Also a brother further upstate. One more coming out here to see me this week. So I'll have seen them all. Saw my two kids and between them, the 6 grands. Oldest is 18 today, youngest is 6. So great to see all of them. It was even nice to see the Ex, Dad of the adult children. It really was.
One can't help but feel, or believe, that this is the last time you'll see them. But I could not say "Goodbye." Instead I made a point of saying, "See you next time."
Anyway, not to hijack your nice post here...I checked out your FB Group and hope you'll allow me in! Looks great.
Joined: Apr 2017
Hi!
Sorry, I didn't realize that was you asking to join. If you want to try again, I'll be happy to approve you.
Joined: Mar 2018
Ok! Many thanks.
Ok! Many thanks.
Joined: Mar 2017
Great news
So glad to hear the trip was a success. Good for the soul. On tour with the band summer of "18", can't wait to hear for a tour in 19. Enjoy the rest of the summer.
Joined: Apr 2017
You're not too far off
While there was no official band, we did get a cool little jam session going during a party a friend threw for me. He and his wife are in a band, so they have the full set-up in the living room. I got to do some not-so-great drumming and some mediocre bass playing. But it was close enough for rock and roll, and I had a good time.