ColonPalooza3

suzannchili
suzannchili Member Posts: 134 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
WOW! I didn't know "what" I was missing and how much I needed "it" until I met some of you, The SemiColons, this weekend at the ColonPalooza events. What a warm, welcoming, tough, bright, inspirational, fun-loving, hug like you mean it gang! (I could go on!) Five and a half years ago when first diagnosed with Stage 3 CC I was unable to find anything like this, and since I have been doing so well didn't think I needed anything like this. If it weren't for a scare back in December that served as the catalyst for me to post a messsage and the replys received as a result of that post, I would not have known about nor attnded one of the most amazing weekends of my life. I have a whole new second family after only a few days. Thank you all for the part you played in making the experiences of the weekend so joyful- especially to Kerry and Kay for keeping me in the loop and hosting such wonderful parties. Can't wait to meet more of you in the future! (SpongeBob, calendar guy, I was so disappointed you were not there! and Stacy too!)And just to set the record straight.... "My name is Suzann, and I am not an alcoholic". Glad I could give some a little laugh! (you had to be there) I'll be trying my darndest to get to Halifax!

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  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    Hi Suzann!

    I'm glad you got to meet the core of "the bunch"! I am bummed that I didn't make it, but I'm gearing up for Halifax....even if it means unemployment! (ok, just kidding....lol)

    Take care,
    Stacy
  • jerseysue
    jerseysue Member Posts: 624 Member
    Sure have dinner AFTER I leave. It was great to meet you keep everyone laughing!
  • Btrcup
    Btrcup Member Posts: 286
    Hey Suzann, it was great meeting you! You are a blast. I would love to toss around the idea of having a Baltimore-Washington ColonPalooza. Both Spongebob and I are in this area, and Lisa's (Scouty) not too far away. Think about it guys!

    Linda
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    Thanks, Suzann. What a beautiful family you have. Thanks for making this Palooza so special.

    Hugs,

    Kay
  • suzannchili
    suzannchili Member Posts: 134 Member
    jerseysue said:

    Sure have dinner AFTER I leave. It was great to meet you keep everyone laughing!

    Unfortunately (for me) you left too soon. Next time you're in Austin, I'll make it up to ya with a Big New York Italian dinner, Jersysue! Take care. I had a great time meeting you!
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    Btrcup said:

    Hey Suzann, it was great meeting you! You are a blast. I would love to toss around the idea of having a Baltimore-Washington ColonPalooza. Both Spongebob and I are in this area, and Lisa's (Scouty) not too far away. Think about it guys!

    Linda

    And others too - namely me and Claudia.

    Betsy
  • Lisa Rose
    Lisa Rose Member Posts: 598 Member
    Hi Suzann,

    It was great meeting you and your family in Austin.... Andy & I hope to see you both this fall in Halifax.

    Take Care,
    Lisa Rose (who's now getting some much needed rest).
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    Btrcup said:

    Hey Suzann, it was great meeting you! You are a blast. I would love to toss around the idea of having a Baltimore-Washington ColonPalooza. Both Spongebob and I are in this area, and Lisa's (Scouty) not too far away. Think about it guys!

    Linda

    hey linda,
    great idea i am in jersey. maybe cp5???
    next year.
    all the best
    bruce
  • kerry
    kerry Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    Suzann,

    It was great to meet you and your family. You, Kay and I will have to have regular mini-semi-colon get togethers for lunch or whatever since we live in the same territory.

    Take care. Look forward to hearing from you.

    Kerry