hello all, sorry for the delay. it's been quite a week for me and the treatment team at johns hopkins. monday i met with my radiation oncologist, his physicians assistant and the charge nurse for 'my team'. in addition, there were two resident interns in tow. hell, the more the merrier eh? they gave me the run down on the the possible outcomes and the side effects. since the proton beam will be aimed at my groin area, i'm sure you men can guess what they said 'could possibly' happen, once treatment is finished. needless to say, i'm really not taking that news well. onto other things. the type of cancer i have 'responds very very well' to the beam and the tiny bit of chemo. again, so i'm told. now, having been misdiagnosed 22.5 months ago, i'm taking everything just a little more skeptically. the treatment routine is once a day, monday thru friday, 10 minutes per session, for 28-35 days. the chemo is 5FU and will be distributed in pill form, two weeks into the treatment and runs the duration. after that, i am scanned again to see if there has been any positive progress. oh, and blood work is taken every friday for the month. i'll be quite the pin cushion by the end. damn glad i'm vascular and all my veins are visible.
okay, that brings us to today, wednesday the 18th. today i meet with the radiation team at 1600 for what is a 'simulation and mapping' session. they take the data and build a computer generated 3d model of the tumor and surrounding organs and then use that to program the machine. i then get 'directional tattoos' on the area to be 'beamed' and then once all the info is reviewed by 'my team', a start date is given to me. they are thinking that it will be the last week of this month. i will be off flight status for my treatment, so, i'm going to try to arrange to have the boat hauled, barnacles scraped, running gear cleaned (yes, prop changed too), zincs changed and maybe the hull waxed. have not decided on bottom painting yet, depends on the $$ amount. i've been told by the team that i will feel a little run down, but, i should be able to do some boat work, in fact, they are actively urging me to do it as the more i keep moving, the better my body will respond.
i then have to make a decision as to the long term outlook for the tri cabin. you guys know i love this boat like nothing else, but, the bottom line is, phil has completely abandoned any assistance ( his excuse is having a small business to run and cannot take the time to break away. in fact, he has YET to make it to any consult with me, once again, citing the above reason/excuse etc.... <okay, rant over> )
and, to be honest, i cannot take care of her by myself, much less take her out by myself.
it breaks my heart to even entertain this, but, reality is reality. i'm not done with boating, maybe i just need something smaller that i can handle alone, as i have a sinking feeling that is where i'm heading anyway.
don't want to sound depressing, but, as many of you know that have fought off and survived the big c, it changes your out look on things and makes one reevaluate ones direction.
i will keep you all posted.
fond regards.
tri cabin (for now anyway) aaron, baltimore, md.
FROM TRI CABIN AARON, UPDATE FOR 18 JULY 2012... MAPPING
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Thanks for the update Aaron. I am very familiar with all that you described from past family experiences and it sounds like you have a well-thought-out and timely plan. Hopefully all will go according to plan and you will have the best outcome.
Hate to see you get rid of the tri-cabin but reality is reality and priorities are priorities. Do what's best for you!
Hate to see you get rid of the tri-cabin but reality is reality and priorities are priorities. Do what's best for you!
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Keep your chin up Aaron. Its the trials like these in our lives that allow us to really grow and learn as individuals. I have a good feeling about your medical prognosis, and I am confident you will come through this well.
I understand your confused feelings about the boat too. My 2 cents is to advise you to keep it. Its been sitting the pier for awhile now, and whats a bit longer. Getting it out and doing the bottom and running gear like you suggested might be just what you need to help get you focused on a project (which we all know you love) and keep you moving like the doctors want.
You can be taught to single hand that thing. It may sound like an outrageous idea and an incredible challange to you right now, but I assure you it can be done. After you do it successfully a few times you will wonder to yourself what it was you had gotten yourself all anxious about. I single hand the F-32 all the time. At night, in weather, or just plain calm daylight. Unless whoever is on board with you is a knowledgable boater as well, most of the time extra people just get in the way anyhow. If I can do it, you can do it. Get that prop changed out and I will come down after your treatment and show you how easy it is if you want.
I understand your confused feelings about the boat too. My 2 cents is to advise you to keep it. Its been sitting the pier for awhile now, and whats a bit longer. Getting it out and doing the bottom and running gear like you suggested might be just what you need to help get you focused on a project (which we all know you love) and keep you moving like the doctors want.
You can be taught to single hand that thing. It may sound like an outrageous idea and an incredible challange to you right now, but I assure you it can be done. After you do it successfully a few times you will wonder to yourself what it was you had gotten yourself all anxious about. I single hand the F-32 all the time. At night, in weather, or just plain calm daylight. Unless whoever is on board with you is a knowledgable boater as well, most of the time extra people just get in the way anyhow. If I can do it, you can do it. Get that prop changed out and I will come down after your treatment and show you how easy it is if you want.
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Merc 305 SBC's
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Commander 351 Ford (PCM)
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don't give up the ship !
that said, once your health returns, single handling is not a problem as long as you pay attention to the wind and tides BEFORE you make a move.
There's a lot you can do with a spring line.
I single hand all the time and actually prefer NOT to have a hand from my guests.
I wenty from a 19' single outboard to a 22' single outboard to the 33' International.
Having your lines reasy as you approach a dock along with a hook makes things far easier.
In addition, the wide beam of your tri cabin puts the shafts farther apart rendering maneuvarability even better.
My wife just went through a bone marrow transplant for terminal Multiple Myeloma.
Believe me, the attiitude of getting back on the horse can be the best motovator.
Best to you,
"18"
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that said, once your health returns, single handling is not a problem as long as you pay attention to the wind and tides BEFORE you make a move.
There's a lot you can do with a spring line.
I single hand all the time and actually prefer NOT to have a hand from my guests.
I wenty from a 19' single outboard to a 22' single outboard to the 33' International.
Having your lines reasy as you approach a dock along with a hook makes things far easier.
In addition, the wide beam of your tri cabin puts the shafts farther apart rendering maneuvarability even better.
My wife just went through a bone marrow transplant for terminal Multiple Myeloma.
Believe me, the attiitude of getting back on the horse can be the best motovator.
Best to you,
"18"
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Don't give her up! After you come out of this and beat You'll have a better out look and glad you kept her....I really wish you the best. Work on her a boat is a healin' thing... 
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============================alexander38 wrote:Don't give her up! After you come out of this and beat You'll have a better out look and glad you kept her....I really wish you the best. Work on her a boat is a healin' thing...
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Yanmar diesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers
Full Hull Liner
Survived Andrew Cat 5,Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Irma Cat 2
Trojan International Website: http://trojanboat.com/
WEBSITE & SITELOCK TOTALLY SELF FUNDED
Yanmar diesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers
Full Hull Liner
Survived Andrew Cat 5,Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Irma Cat 2
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I agreesummer storm wrote:Why would you sell her? you know as soon as you do you will be on the internet for hours looking for another one.
Fix her like you plan , then use her some and then decide , I have single handed many boats bigger then that . yes I may have more experience , But how do you think I got it ?Get Her hauled and the prop fixed . then take her out , I will take a day and go , I bet Allen and Mike will do the same .
Chin up be determined take Care of yourself then the boat . You have a crew standing by ! the battle will be won .
You had a dream of the tri cabin . and now you have one
so LIVE THE DREAM , and next year no mater if you sell or keep it , You will have done it !
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Aaron,
I my humble opinion, keep the boat. The passion you had in finding it, she will return as you need it in the time ahead. A little project here or there or short cruise is the best medicine. I wish I was closer to offer another hand till you are good to go, but it sounds like Paul and others have you covered till you are up to it.
I can't hardly wait for a post 3-4 months from now as you take on some nifty project with her.
God speed on your recovery.
Mitch
I my humble opinion, keep the boat. The passion you had in finding it, she will return as you need it in the time ahead. A little project here or there or short cruise is the best medicine. I wish I was closer to offer another hand till you are good to go, but it sounds like Paul and others have you covered till you are up to it.
I can't hardly wait for a post 3-4 months from now as you take on some nifty project with her.
God speed on your recovery.
Mitch
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1981 16' Hobicat
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2000 Carver 450 Voyager
1991 Thompson 21' Carerra Cuddy
1994 Scout 15'
2005 Caribe LCX9 dingy
1981 16' Hobicat
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Thats why he hasn't replaced the prop yet.......cause he knows Mike and I will take it out and burn up all his gas and drink his Pusser's!prowlersfish wrote:I agreesummer storm wrote:Why would you sell her? you know as soon as you do you will be on the internet for hours looking for another one.
Fix her like you plan , then use her some and then decide , I have single handed many boats bigger then that . yes I may have more experience , But how do you think I got it ?Get Her hauled and the prop fixed . then take her out , I will take a day and go , I bet Allen and Mike will do the same .
Chin up be determined take Care of yourself then the boat . You have a crew standing by ! the battle will be won .
You had a dream of the tri cabin . and now you have one
so LIVE THE DREAM , and next year no mater if you sell or keep it , You will have done it !
I told you before to call me or pm me if you needed any help. You know you don't want to or need to get rid of the tri...... so pick up that phone! You have done so well planning out your recovery (which will you will do with flying colors) that planning out the boat you should be able to do in your sleep! I dreamed of having my boat for over 30 years and I won't let her go for nothing or anyone! Now..... step 1) Grab that phone!.... step 2) Call me so we can get a game plan together and FOLLOW it! Ok rants over! BTW I take mine out by myself! Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
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2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
I am over in Afghanistan right now and knowing that I will not even be able to take my baby out. I still can wait to get home and work on her that is just half the fun. Keep her and if you need a mate I am sure it will come easer than you think to find a good one. Heck you have the boat all they need to bring is a helping hand and a few beers
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