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
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain
The Beatles (John Lennon) wrote One After 909 sometime around 1957. They played it in early gigs and never released the song until near the end on Let It Be. Never the less, this attached rooftop version is my favorite. There are many highlights including George's guitar solo, and Yoko sitting looking bored as the boys pound it out. We made it just a few more than 909 stairs this past week (1311 total) as we completed another "Big Climb." Our team competed/completed with gusto and many happy faces. The team slimmed down a bit from last year, but was still enthused and everyone made it to the top to a great sunny view. We also raised more money per person than last year for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. The Long and Winding Road team was comprised of: 19 women and 9 men. Ladies Rock! After the climb some of us enjoyed a lunch at FaDo Irish pub just down the street.
Our racers averaged 12:40 for their races to the top for the top three, quite a feat! Our youngest team member Benjamin aged 13 did it in just over 10 minutes! Of the climbers, yours truly was slowest taking around 25 minutes to get to the top with gentle pushes on my rear end from Yvonne.
I will post some more photos as I get them from other photographers, for now these are random shots from before during and after.
PS: I am still going through tests at the Hutch. I developed a blood infection last week just before the Climb, then another in my mouth. My testing is going OK, the bone marrow biopsy showed zero cancer, the spinal fluid showed zero as well. Still a long ways to go with the tests, and a few liver enzymes out of whack... Thanks again to our team, and everyone who contributed and supported a good cause. Live Happy! Greg
