Happy Tax Day tomorrow! In honor of our USA official tax day, I chose to highlight the George Harrison anthem "Taxman." George wrote the song in 1966. The song was the first song on side one of the Revolver album. It was one of three songs George slipped into the usual Lennon/McCartney dominated album. George was frustrated with the British progressive tax which was hitting people like him making a lot of money (up to 95%) than lower wage earners. Paul plays lead guitar for the solo, and John ended up helping George write some of the song.
I do have some news about the cancer fight. It's been a hurdy gurdy ride of late, a couple of weeks ago I thought I had a donor all worked out- she ended up being disqualified. Then the next day the Hutch found a new potential donor. The new donor (a 50 year old woman living in this country) had a blood test last week and today I found out she is a 100% match. She had a physical today and I find out next week how that works out. I am scheduled to go into the Fred Hutchison/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance center on Tuesday April 20 to begin my testing and administrative procedures to move towards a bone marrow transplant in early May. If I pass the tests, the new donor is committed to helping me out - all that needs to be worked out is the final donation/transplant dates being scheduled. I work tomorrow and then Yvonne and I are headed to Victoria B.C. for a weekend getaway before I report to the Hutch Tuesday. Thanks again for all of the support, prayers and well wishes. I am ready to take the plunge- Live Happy and Strong! Greg
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Just got done with my first swim in over 6 months, it felt great. Yvonne zoomed by me a lot of course. Happy Tax day. Greg
I had one child who does not want me to claim her as a dependent. I only can claim one this year!! I am very happy to learn that you have a 100% match donor, that is indeed very uplifting news!! One step at a time, that always get us to where we want to be!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!! Swimming, yes, I still have not go back to swimming yet...you and Yvonne both inspired me, I will try to go back to the community swimming pool near by and swim again!!! Live Strong and Happy!!
I'm glad you are feeling better, everything is coming together for you! Here's a little fact on tax day, We are borrowing 43 cents on every dollar we spend. That's why I'm hanging with the Clackamas Tea Party this afternoon.
Love, Cathy
Greg, I will hang with the Logan Wine Party. Anyway ,have a great weekend in B. C. Let us know when you get your schedule for the transplant. Love Dad and Alice
Great job swimming, Greg! I've been walking 5 miles round trip. I think the resp Doc was counting my days. I have news for him. Looking forward to the Tea party, we're such a rowdy bunch, lol.
Cathy
I hope the tea and wine parties go well. I will be having a making dinner party followed closely by a packing for Victoria party! Greg
The Tea Party was great. More and more people showing up. Lots of cars honking their support. A few middle finger salutes, not very many, though. November should be interesting. Have fun this weekend,
Love, Cathy
Greg,
That is great news! And the transplant coming so soon. That's good. I am glad you guys are going to Victoria, BC. I've heard it is beautiful. I've also been reading a book about mountain lions and how they have a large population of them there! One appeared downtown in the fanciest hotel's parking garage.
I went to the 10 hour work day party again. Thankfully summer will be here soon.
Glad you got to swim. It's a good meditation.
Mary
Swimming again? Well done! Tri season is just around the corner. Celebrate with Loudon Wainwright's 'Swimming Song' and enjoy the weekend up North! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdfXHWUKm-8
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