What are you doing for Christmas?

#26

So sorry. Best of luck.

SuzieC · #27

Cooking beef tenderloin, Yorkshire puddings, green beans, cheesecake. Staying indoors and building a fire, as it is supposed to be in the negative teens here in Ohio. Listening to music including Bruce Springsteen's new CD Only the Strong Survive. I'm not sure whether CDs even exist any longer but my son will let me know.

So sorry, dearest Gregg. We love you, and your dachsund hordes.

#28

Gregg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:04 am I've been quiet about this but I found out this month that I have stomach cancer, which is operable, but I am having my last solid food Wednesday before surgery on Monday, the 27th to remove part of the lining of my stomach.
It is possible this will be the only invasive procedure I need but I couldn't get them to say probably, just possibly.
So my Christmas will be spent starving and getting ready for that.

Hope everything goes well and that next Christmas is much more enjoyable!

#29

I’m sorry to hear that, Gregg. Wishing you the best outcome possible.

Volkonski · #30

Phoenix520 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:38 am I’m sorry to hear that, Gregg. Wishing you the best outcome possible.

Ditto from me.

Lani · #31

Volkonski wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:48 am
Phoenix520 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:38 am I’m sorry to hear that, Gregg. Wishing you the best outcome possible.
Ditto from me.

Me, too.

sugar magnolia · #32

Having cancer sucks. Having cancer close to a special occasion or holiday sucks even worse.
There are half a dozen or so of us here who have been through it right now, so feel free to reach out or vent or whatever you need to do.

#33

Wow, Gregg, I am so sorry to read about this. Get well, and soonest!

#34

My condolences to Gregg and JT8.

#35

That's not much of a Christmas Gregg. Sorry to hear that. Get well soon.

#36

Oh man, I totally missed JT8's post.

Sorry to learn about her wrecking another Christmas.

#37

JT, I’ve been thinking about your situation all night. My heart goes out to you and your family.

NPD could become even more of a scourge in our society. Last estimate I saw was 20% of corporate America had NPD CEOs which, when you think about it, is probably good for the company’s bottom line. But they’re pushing out non-NPD CEOs, by attrition (no one wants to work for one) or more direct action (firing, Musking). This is a big part of Elon and why he must leave Twitter.

Shizzle Popped · #38

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Gregg.

John Thomas8 · #39

Phoenix520 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:20 pm JT, I’ve been thinking about your situation all night. My heart goes out to you and your family.

NPD could become even more of a scourge in our society. Last estimate I saw was 20% of corporate America had NPD CEOs which, when you think about it, is probably good for the company’s bottom line. But they’re pushing out non-NPD CEOs, by attrition (no one wants to work for one) or more direct action (firing, Musking). This is a big part of Elon and why he must leave Twitter.

I've been shot. I've been in a tank that got shot. Dealing with this particular NPD is worse, by many factors of ugly.

Annrc · #40

Camping north of Sonoita, AZ. So peaceful.

Our thoughts are with you Greg and John Thomas.

June bug · #41

We’re heading to Colorado to visit with family - gonna be verrrry chiiiillly, but should still be a great time!

So sorry, JT8 and Gregg, for what you’re both dealing with. Please take care of yourselves and treasure the people who love you. And don’t forget your fellow FBers are always here for you.

Namaste.

#42

Stars! Wishing you clear nights, Ann.

Fiona · #43

Per my usual, I’ll be working. Hope everyone else has a lovely holiday no matter which one you celebrate.

Fiona · #44

Gregg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:04 am I've been quiet about this but I found out this month that I have stomach cancer, which is operable, but I am having my last solid food Wednesday before surgery on Monday, the 27th to remove part of the lining of my stomach.
It is possible this will be the only invasive procedure I need but I couldn't get them to say probably, just possibly.
So my Christmas will be spent starving and getting ready for that.

Hugs. Wishing you a speedy post op period and encouraging patho report.

Volkonski · #45

June bug wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 4:01 pm We’re heading to Colorado to visit with family - gonna be verrrry chiiiillly, but should still be a great time!

So sorry, JT8 and Gregg, for what you’re both dealing with. Please take care of yourselves and treasure the people who love you. And don’t forget your fellow FBers are always here for you.

Namaste.

We visited our SIL's parents in Colorado last Christmas. Had a wonderful time.

#46

Fiona wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:26 pm
Gregg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:04 am I've been quiet about this but I found out this month that I have stomach cancer, which is operable, but I am having my last solid food Wednesday before surgery on Monday, the 27th to remove part of the lining of my stomach.
It is possible this will be the only invasive procedure I need but I couldn't get them to say probably, just possibly.
So my Christmas will be spent starving and getting ready for that.
Hugs. Wishing you a speedy post op period and encouraging patho report.

mojosapien · #47

Mojo is still picking up the pieces since he was dispatched by his younger sister and found his younger brother dead the day after a year ago.

Meanwhile Mojo the Estate Admin is beginning a new onsite position in RI after fielding too many Hindirecruiters, their managers, their remote-on-remote-managers...etc.

2023-01-02 can't come fast enough...lolol

#48

mojo -

mojosapien · #49

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medica ... ory=foryou

mojosapien · #50

Hey, I learned on a manual and I am grateful for it. The other kids with "pumped up kicks" were a little jealous of my skill, I think.
Still looking for my next car.. (yeah, I have been talking about this for a year).
I like the Nissan Murano, but reviews/ratings are not stellar. I will find something.

no-one drives anynore

Fogbow