Friday, December 11, 2009

My doggie


Well, Max is really Robyn's dog but I have claimed him as Alpha!!! This past Wednesday, when I got home, I gave Max a really good greeting and he reciprocated as usual. After the re-introduction he walked off a few steps and collapsed (passed out). He peed himself and I sort of panicked. As soon as I got my wits about me I picked him up and by that time he was coming around. Phew. He seemed fine afterwards. I just had to clean up the piss.

I took him to the vet this morning and after a thorough examination his Doctor concluded that he had just fainted from excitement. I guess I'm going to have to tone down my home arrivals. Sorry Max.

Carpe Diem.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The MouseSkin update


Sorry if this disturbs anyone. Just skip this post! Here is the latest update on the MouseSkin family.

"We have a total of 12 mice. From the initial implantation, there are 9 mice with measurable tumors and another with a palpable tumor. The two mice that were propagated into the next generation are growing tumors but one has not been growing as well. As I mentioned before, we have also propagated additional mice in our facility in Texas. One of these mice had a small tumor starting to grow and last week, it was excised and reimplanted using a process we are hopeful will stimulate faster growth. It is still too early to estimate the timing of when the testing will begin."

From Sara Parkerson.

Thank you MouseSkin family.

Carpe Diem.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Still here


I'm still in New York. Hanging out with Luca (the dog) who has a buggered foot. It's bloody cold out but I still managed to venture out for a bite to eat and a haircut. What a combo! As you can see from the picture, it looks like I'm wearing the latest in a NY designed crotch warmer. It's actually Luca's head.
You're not supposed to text while crotch warming in NY state!!!

In the evening Phil arranged for my niece Hannah, and me to go to see this really cool magician by the name of Steve Cohen. Google him, he is quite famous. The show was really entertaining and quite impressive.

What mundane lives we live in Baltimore. Over the past couple of days I have met some pretty amazing and interesting people. Shakers and movers!!!

Carpe Diem.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Chemo 9 (Round 6) and more.........

Oh joy. But I got to use my new port. No more arm wounds and macheteing. All went well. The vitals and blood work were ok. I'm just slightly anemic and there was a very small amount of protein in my urine ("piss" for my close illiterate friends). I say ignorance is bliss. My doctors weren't concerned at all and the chemo was given as planned.

And then it was off to New York to surprise Phil for her birthday. It was a dual celebration - office holiday party and low key birthday celebration. Well, the surprise worked. Hiding my face behind a dozen red roses (stolen from a blind street vendor - just kidding) I went right up to her and wished her happy birthday. All I can say is, pictures to follow. It was a great party. I met so many amazing and interesting people. Not to mention all the really nice office staff.

Happy birthday Phil.

Carpe Diem.