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Posted By: Leeann on 08/18/13 08:18am

Trish, what blood type are you? I'm O+ if that's of any help. If you are, too, I'll get tested at my local hospital.

'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo

Posted By: Trish Davis on 08/18/13 11:46am

Leeann wrote:

Trish, what blood type are you? I'm O+ if that's of any help. If you are, too, I'll get tested at my local hospital.

Woman, you rock.
O+ here, too.

My hospital (of choice, which is a great story about being lifeflighted during a blizzard ... this******doesn't happen to normal people) is the OSU Wexner Center in Columbus. Dr Devine is in charge of the bone marrow list.

Catherine Walsh is my look-doc. We have a deal: she has to get me through this more or less intact then I have to teach her to ride a motorcycle. You don't get cool doctors in regular hospitals.

Thanks, Leeann.

Posted By: Trish Davis on 08/18/13 11:52am

beniam wrote:

Trish, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis.Is there anything I can do at this juncture?? I was wondering where you have been?I will keep you, in my prayers..Please keep us informed, Have great or better evening.. ben

Thanks, Ben.
You want to do something? Buy a toy. I have too many. [emoticon]

That old saying "he who dies with the most toys wins" is BS. Whoever dies with the most toys gets sold up for pennies on the dollar at auction and I want my offspring to have a couple of dollars.
Besides, they'd never figure out what goes with which or what it's worth. Oi.

Seriously, I intend to drive to the Arctic Circle.
Marge came in last night and asked me what I was doing, then said "Can I go?" Sure, she can. She can drive part of the way, too. [emoticon]

Posted By: Leeann on 08/18/13 01:37pm

Trish Davis wrote:

Leeann wrote:

Trish, what blood type are you? I'm O+ if that's of any help. If you are, too, I'll get tested at my local hospital.

K, got the info. I'll check with my local hosp and see if they do the testing or if I have to go to UMD or Hopkins.

Posted By: whiteknight001 on 08/18/13 02:17pm

Trish Davis wrote:

Hola. Yes, I went missing for a while but hey. Leukemia entitles you to bug out for a bit.

On that topic, I have one more round of 5-day chemo and no bone marrow donor in sight.

Takers?
Because this forum has been my lifeline so many times, the Travco is sorta-kinda FS to any Dodge C members first.

I may not. But I have this yen to drive to Alaska while i can and that means a truck & pickup camper. The Dempster would destroy the Travco.

Dang, girl... you DON'T do things in "halves" do you?

I'm so sorry to hear this. More than I can think or say. Over the
past year, my diabetes has worsened, and I'm now hoping that I can
keep my lower legs. If not, we might wind up having to do the tango in wheelchairs, lol...

My blood type is A negative, and I wish now it were O positive. But
I am happy to pray for you, and I keep you in my thoughts anyway. To borrow your words:

"this forum has been my lifeline so many times"

I can say this, and I think every last soul here will agree with me without a second of hesitation- This forum has had its life, and being because of you, Trish. It carries your words, your character (oh God, don't it ever! lol) and your life. It will always speak of you, and for you, in the best imaginable way. I owe you the biggest debt for being my friend, my "den mother", along with Leeann to all of our "campers" here.

But don't think yer gonna get to sneak off to the Frigid North, and
disappear... there are dog sled rentals, and pontoons for wheelchairs. I may or may not have a "lower end" after a while, but I can row like hell!

your little fat buddy

Mark

1972 Mobile Traveler 20' Dodge B300 Class C
"The Kobayashi Maru" Trans- Prarie Land Craft
"Requiescat in pace et in amore..."

Posted By: whiteknight001 on 08/18/13 02:58pm

Hello everybody.

To many of us who have known a sense of belonging in
this single odd thread about old Dodge RVs, and to
those perusing the posts for their adventures in an
older RV for their first time, welcome. In 2004, this
thread came to be, and has grown in a way that still,
to this day, just blows my mind.

I have a favor to ask of all of you, for one person
here in this little "flock"... read on...

Back in the days of the the "wagon trains" crossing
the then little known West, all traveling shared more
than a common destination. In the process of "getting
there" they combined their efforts to help and protect
each other along the way. Sometimes, to defend themselves
from enemies, inclement weather, and other hazards, the
wagon master would call all to "circle your wagons"
and "hold your ground". This unified them not only in
defense of each other, but in purpose as well.

We all have been united in purpose here, in our interest of our
old/new RV's, and our own unique little bit of the American spirit.
Now I ask each one of you to please combine your hearts and
thoughts in whatever means you can- prayer, meditation and
actions to help one of our own. Trish. And "hold your ground"
when you do. For those of us who have known her company here,
Trish, along with Leeann, has been like our "den mother", and
like Paul Lynde, our resident wit and humorist. Please, "circle
our wagons, folks". It matters. As each one of us does.

your friend,

Mark

Posted By: ALnCORY on 08/20/13 10:58am

Trish,
I am sure your route to the artic from where you are will not bring you anywhere close to SW Idaho,, But..... if it does please know you are welcome at our home to stop and rest, take a long hot shower, do your laundry or whatever is needed.... My wife and I are already on the marrow donor list so, we must not be a match or they would have found it I presume, we will keep you in our prayers.
Al

I don't think anyones dying statement ever contained the words "I wish I had spent more time in the office", so lets go somewhere!

Posted By: Trish Davis on 08/20/13 11:48pm

Damm, you guys rock.

bethematch.org handles most of the bone marrow matches in the US.
I do know that if you're found to be a match, then my insurance will pay for the procedure --which does not hurt!

I've had bone marrow taken twice from my hip and all they gave me was Adavan(?) or I think it was Adavan. I felt a pinch and had a great buzz. The end. Last time I made my son take pictures. Truth. How often you get to see your own bone marrow?

As for The Trip, I figure due west through WI and to my buddy Fred's place in MN, where we will wash our clothes, shower and use up all his hot water.

Then to So Dakota because Marge has to see the Badlands. Hell, everyone should see the Badlands. And a couple days in Deadwood; last time I was there, it was nothing. Apparently the TV show did wonders for the town.

Then the Tetons and west to Tinker & Linda's for more free hot water.
Then north through BC. For a long time.

I haven't been to Idaho in years, but we may just show up. We'll be dirty, hungry and tired. Unless my hair grows back, you won't be able to miss us [emoticon]

Mark, where are you? I love driving so just tell me.

ps: Cats. I am bringing Kitty. Most of the chemo chemicals must be out of me because he's taken to 'grooming' my hair again. Only I have very little of that and do you have any idea what a cat's tongue feels like on your scalp.

Posted By: ALnCORY on 08/21/13 09:42am

Well Trish, we are right on US Hwy 95 just north of where it meets I-84. Not sure where you friends are west of Tetons,but like I said we are on the far west side of Idaho. But if we are sort of on your route please feel free to stop by. Hwy 95 will take you due north all the way to the Canuck border where you can go up through Banff and Jasper parks on your way to the Alcan. Its a good road and lots of varied scenery.
Anywho, if you want, give me a PM and I will get you our contact info in case you end up in our area.... we have lots of hot water, 2 showers or a nice big tub to soak in, large capacity washer and plenty of room to hang either inside or out. We can probably even round up some steaks to grill if your into such things.
Sounds like a great trip...... take care and let me know if I can be of help.
A.
PS, Kitty is welcome, we no longer have any pets so there will be no arguments

* This post was edited 08/21/13 09:51am by ALnCORY *

Posted By: beniam on 09/12/13 11:59am

Trish, I was wondering how are you? ANd where you are now?? A long way down the highway, still hot here in Texas,although cooler at night. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.. ben

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