On a more serious note - I have kind of gone back and forth on whether to post this because I didn't want to make people uncomfortable, but here goes.....
In early Sept I was diaognosed with breast cancer. After many tests and surgery it was (finally) determined that it has not spread and my prognosis is very good. I started treatment Oct 9th, and have a pretty intense treatment plan laid out for me in the coming months. I have an AWESOME team of Drs and am totally confident that everything is going to be just fine. Most importantly, everything should be completed well within the time to set sail for the TOAL!!!!
One of the side effects of the MANY meds I am on right now is blurred vision, so I have been mostly in lurk mode and only a few pages at a time at that, but I wanted to say that when I do get to ketchup it is a wonderful distraction. LOVE the scavenger hunts!!! For my second round of chemo in a few months, the drugs are supposed to be less harsh on me and hope I can participate more. I feel so out of the loop here. I did get the recent Piratezone Newsletter, and again THANK YOU Tom, for all your hard work!!!
Debi - I just wanted to say when I read your post about your mamo, my heart sank a bit (mostly because I know that feeling all too well), but when the good news came forward I could not have been more happy for you

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Cheryl - Congrats on your results!!!!
I know I have missed a lot of birthdays and other celebrations, Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary to all I have missed!!!!
Well, I have to get the day going. Julia had a sleepover last night and I have some Stinky Pre-teens that need to be fed.
Oh, and one more thing.............
GO SOX!!!!!!!!