Not the end.

[SteveNT]

Greetings all, cobbers, critics and co-conspirators. I've been out of the picture for a while and 5 GPs and 2 specialists later I know the reason. Not good. Anyway I have some time and Darlyn and I are heading off on a BIG bucket list trip! Swim with white pointers/ whale sharks/ jump out of perfectly good aeroplanes, etc.)

Thanks to you all, I have (and will) enjoy this forum. Understand that we accept that it is what it is and I have no regrets. I've already lived twice the life most people can dream of. And more to come!

I will be setting up a blog to make you all jealous ha ha.

Cheers
Steve

 

[andynic07]

Sorry to here mate, I hope that you make the most of your time thats left. Looking forward to your blog.

 

[cement]

You have the right attitude my friend.
A real lesson here for everyone.
All the very best, cobber!

 

[imported_Varanus]

That's sad news Steve, very sorry to hear mate, it was great to meet you, however briefly (you could always put the Lobie Parade on your bucket list while waiting to dive with the WP's?)...your always welcome. I'll let the family know anyway.

Look forward to the blog also, I'm sure you'll make us all jealous!

 

[Darlyn]

Hey IV I'm sure we will have time to catch up when we are down that way. Will keep you informed.

 

[mad_at_arms]

All the best.

 

[imported_Varanus]

Hey IV I'm sure we will have time to catch up when we are down that way. Will keep you informed.

Doin' the happy dance!

 

[Umbral]

Good on you for doing what we all should, enjoy what little time we have. Make it worth it!

 

[Porkbones]

Mate sorry to hear of ur bad news.hope u get to tick off all of ur bucket list

 

[Darlyn]

Doin' the happy dance!

Think I will take that quote on our journey

 

[Bushman]

I'm very sorry to hear this mate. :shock: You have a great attitude. 8)

 

[RedFox]

Sorry to hear. I've always liked reading your posts, especially stories about 'x' the file snake.

I look forward to seeing the adventures you get up to in your blog.

 

[Renenet]

Steve,

If anyone can make us all jealous with a bucket list trip, it's you - the white pointers and whale sharks are already making me twitch with envy. Enjoy your journey with Darlyn, as I know you will, and let us know when the blog is up.

 

[Bluetongue1]

That really tugs at the heart strings, given the manner of your contributions to this forum. My wish for you is that the future is longer rather shorter and filled with happiness and joy. You are absolutely deserving of both!

Blue

 

[borntobnude]

, This life just keeps throwing up curve balls .You think everything is going along fine the %^$# .I -on Monday found out that my good friend has finally beaten his brain tumour , on Tuesday I get a call to say his wife has breast Cancer !!

We all need to LIVE our lives now! I hope that a visit to all APS members is on your list :lol: , although most of us seem to live in little boxes in ugly cities

Get Naked it feels GOOD :lol:

 

[pythonmum]

Sorry Steve, that really sucks. I am glad you and Darlyn can take off and have adventures to make us all jealous. Good thing you got that newly-kitted-out vehicle! Shark swimming will be totally awesome (not so sure about airplane jumping...) and I am sure the blog will make us jealous. I hope you get to do all of the items on your list and many more.

 

[SteveNT]

Thanks everyone. We hope to get away in January, down through the centre, Mt Dare, Oodnadatta, The Gammons, the Flinders, Eyre Peninsula, the Nullabor, SW WA and then a slow crawl up the WA coast. Then after a rest and refresh in Darwin we will head east.

Of course the Superanuation people dont want to give my money back and Centrelink dont want to give me a pension ("are you absolutely sure you can't keep working?" ha ha ha.) All a bit petty really but we will sort them out.

The hardest thing by far has been telling my partner, parents and daughter. Everyone seems to take it harder than me. My smoking hasn't helped things but the cause is probably the deildrin (now banned organo-chloride) I used to handle with my Landscaping work many moons ago.

Anyway, I am not in pain, just muscle weakness that chemo may or may not help with. If it doesn't help I will stop it. It wont do much else with what I have. I will have my head irradiated at intervals to stop this bugger invading my brain and just keep going until I cant anymore.

Once the blog is up you will know where we are and we would love to catch up with you guys on our travels. So everyone, don't put off those things you want to do. Have fun and enjoy your lives!

See you soon
Steve

 

[sd1981]

SteveNT, sorry to hear that life has thrown you a curveball like this... I've always enjoyed reading your posts and must say that you've been the voice of reason on many topics here.... I hope that you have a cracker of a time in your next adventure and God bless you and your family.

 

[Pythoninfinite]

Sad news Steve, but you sound like a remarkable man - my very best wishes to you and your family. When you hit the east coast, let us know when you're on the mid-north coast...

jamie

 

[Wild~Touch]

Steve

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and parts of your wonderful life with pics of your pets and our beautiful country Australia

You will never be alone with all our kind thoughts and love going out to you and Darlyn and family

Miracles do happen ya know

Sandee