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I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg


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Tuesday, April 19, 2011


John Dymerski, Me, Sadie, Alice Dymerski Spring in Enumclaw!











We are only a month into Spring, April 18 we woke up to a nice little blizzard. The 1" of snow probably melted by noon.  I won't make any climate change comments because either way I go will draw criticism. I'm just saying...
I chose an early Neil Young song for my title today to continue on the vein of playing songs that have a special meaning for me and of course the obvious weather connection. My father John, and his wife Alice are visiting from Utah.  Andrew is also still in town so we are combining clinic visits with other touristy things like going to the Tulip Festival in 41 degree temps enjoying the early bloom. If you are thinking of going up there, I would wait until next week but there are some fields open. Neil wrote Winterlong about a love or drugs, not sure which. I just like the melody and guitar riffs and how the simple song comes together. We ended up last week at the Hutch with donors still being worked up and we saw a long term follow up Doctor who is now talking to my attending physician and a second doctor who specializes in my condition. They are going to present a recommendation to me about my future treatment (transplant or perhaps an alternative) by this Wednesday, I am very anxious to get to clinic tomorrow to get going with the decision.  Live Happy!

The Dymerski boys at Tulip Town

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lookin' good. Is Dad on his knees or are you guys on rocks. Old joke I know. We got another 4" snow here this morning. Potatoes and onions will have to wait a little to sprout. BigA

Anonymous said...

Dad looks taller the more I look at the pitchers(Ut. pronounciation) Wanted to say good tune and the Marquee at the Fillmore in 1970 is incredible

robinhood said...

Nice Pics, Thanks

Greg Dymerski said...

Live at the Fillmore must of have been a real rock show. Yeah, the Dymerski youngsters show real well vs. JD. He is 73 so a little shrinkage might have occurred...

Sue Reppen said...

Let us know how things go today, keeping you in my thoughts. Nice pictures, thanks for sharing.

Cathy Curths said...

Keeping young our prayers that things turn out good!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Sue and Cathy. Sue, how was your social with the nurses? Cathy, sorry the Blazers are not winning. Expect some visitors Thursday late AM.

Cathy Curths said...

Ok thanks

Unknown said...

Great pics, Greg. Many good thoughts and prayers coming your way!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Helen! Sorry if I was short with you earlier.

Sue Reppen said...

Greg, thanks for asking. The fire department wasn't called, so I guess I'm getting old ;) One of our nurses is an expert at making pomegranate martinis. We reviewed his last inpatient admission and put the puzzle together. They enjoyed the photo boards we had at the visitation, and all three of my kids were able to sit and have some great laughs. Okay, and a few martinis, too, except for the little guy. Today, my son and I are hosting a small luncheon downtown at the Heme/Onco offices at Northwestern to show our thanks to the docs & nurses.

Anonymous said...

Great picts of some familiar faces. Hoping you are all having a good visit. You can suffer with snow like us. Winter just won't give up here.
Enjoy the family time!

Love,
Mary D.