Posts for: Davethehiker
Dec 15, 2021 19:59:58 #
smilenangler wrote:
That's great news, I'm a survivor also with the same mind set, can't take it with you!
Dec 15, 2021 15:26:40 #
davidrb wrote:
Bet you a donut that AppleCare will try to talk you into leaving your images on the external. If you do move them it could be one huge drag-and-drop! At least you will have a complete back-up. Enjoy the toy!
Bet you a donut that AppleCare will try to talk you into leaving your images on the external. If you do move them it could be one huge drag-and-drop! At least you will have a complete back-up. Enjoy the toy!
Maybe you are right. My thinking is 8TB is a very big SSD. I'm 82 years old now. I don't expect to take that many more photos! If I'm still taking photos when I reach 100, I'll need to buy a bigger computer.
Dec 15, 2021 14:30:53 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
Dave this the greatest news I've heard this Holiday season! From an 11 year survivor of a nephrectomy and two melanomas I am tickled to death for your good news. You went through 16 years of Hell. I hope that your many remaining years are filled with joy and pleasure. A new wife and a new lease on life...what more could you ask for?!
It was not all hell. There were periods of remission. While I was in remission I led a group of people on 30 mile hike in the mountains, I dumped one lady and replaced her with a better one while still bleeding from the surgical scar on my abdomen. I picked up her clothing and mountain bike and put it her truck telling her she had been replaced. Facing death clears up your thinking and changes your values. I should not have picked up that bike, but the bleeding stopped and and the wound healed. I moved from one home to another and got married to the Angel who came to me when I was at the lowest point in my life. It was a big wedding with many friends and relatives. I bought a dream home in the country and moved in with my new bride. We were very happy when we knew cancer was in my body and had to be beaten back with chemo. Now, "My cup runneth over."
Edit:
A photo of my wife playing her piano in our love nest.
I bought her the piano after a particularly bad chemo where she was cooking mr meals and feed me in bed. I recovered.
Dec 15, 2021 14:10:24 #
badapple wrote:
The very best Christmas story of the year. Knowing miracles still happen is heartwarming. I don’t have to wish you a Merry Christmas because you already have one. I’m happy you shared your story and my best to the angel you married.
And, oh she is an Angel! I'm on my new computer now and don't yet have access to my photo files or I would send you her photo.Dec 15, 2021 09:46:39 #
47greyfox wrote:
Bravo Zulu! All the potentially drunken sailors (insert hiccup here) congratulate and encourage you to keep up the good work. Awesome news beating the big “C,” enjoy that new computer and everything else that’s on your reward list. Be assured that I would do the same. Great news on all fronts. 🥂✔️✔️✔️
Dec 15, 2021 09:41:52 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Congratulations on your cancer cure, Dave and good luck on your Mac.
Thank you.
Dec 15, 2021 09:27:07 #
rcarol wrote:
Congradulations with your battle with cancer. My brother fighting the battle as we speak. Spend on.
Tell him about me. It might give him hope.
Dec 15, 2021 08:50:40 #
traderjohn wrote:
First of all...congratulations on your good news regarding your battle with cancer. So glad you bit the bullet and bought a Apple product.
This is not my first Apple product, but it's the most expensive!
Dec 15, 2021 08:35:13 #
Rich2236 wrote:
Dave, you are a hero. Beating cancer is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! G-d bless you. And yes, you should have a new computer, even at the price you paid...you deserve it!
Dec 15, 2021 08:33:53 #
jiminnee wrote:
That must be about the best news one could possibly hope for!
Dec 15, 2021 08:32:53 #
Jack47 wrote:
So glad for you. Reminds me of the same news my brother got years ago. You’re cured. Go home. Enjoy life.
The doctor did not follow up for two years and then found the cancer again. Two years after that he died.
It sounds like I am an alarmist but most doctors will tell you that there is no cure for cancer, just control.
It lies there ……waiting.
PLEASE…have your doctor do regular checks…..for the rest of your life. I hope it never comes back. Good luck.
The doctor did not follow up for two years and then found the cancer again. Two years after that he died.
It sounds like I am an alarmist but most doctors will tell you that there is no cure for cancer, just control.
It lies there ……waiting.
PLEASE…have your doctor do regular checks…..for the rest of your life. I hope it never comes back. Good luck.
Yes, that is the plan. They can not guarantee immortality.
Dec 15, 2021 08:30:48 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great news!!!
But why are you moving your images from the external drive to the computer drive, you will have NO backup
But why are you moving your images from the external drive to the computer drive, you will have NO backup
Why not? I will still perform backups to external drive(s).
Dec 15, 2021 04:30:24 #
ronpier wrote:
All good news!! Thank you for sharing. Made my night!!
Thank you.
luvmypets wrote:
Congratulations on the cancer cure!!! That is absolutely fantastic!!
Congrats on the new toy!
Dodie
Congrats on the new toy!
Dodie
Thank you
Doc Mck wrote:
What news. Congratulations
Thank you. Thanks to all who replied!
azted wrote:
You have been blessed. Enjoy your life to its fullest!
Thank you and I do enjoy my already longer than most life. I'm 82.
steve L wrote:
CHEERS TO YOU !!!
BRAVO !!!
steve L
BRAVO !!!
steve L
Thank you.
KindaSpikey wrote:
Honesty, I don't have much interest in the new 'puter'. But, I have to say it. So many CONGRATULATIONS, for beating that awful fecking illness after what must have been 16 terrifying years! I'm truly happy for for you, and thank you for letting us share your happy news. Enjoy the rest of your life now, (and don't spend all your money too soon), it's going to have to last a long time now!
"Terrifying" is the wrong word. Angry, sad, depressed, and at times during chemo treatments I wished to die to escape the sickness. But there is an up side:
I was a widower looking for a woman to fill the void in my life. A HS class mate of mine came to my rescue when I told her that I had cancer. She was also a recent widow. She drove across three states, moved into my house and took loving care of me. There were some rough times! We are married now and both agree that this is the best time of our life.
There is no danger of me going broke. I have been stupid lucky on many levels!
Dec 14, 2021 22:31:14 #
I'm using it to post this message. First impressions are positive. Soon I will be moving all my images that are currently stored on an external HD to the 8TB SSM on the mother board of the computer.
In other news:
I learned last week that the blood cancer I have been fighting for 16 years has been CURED! The doctor told me that I no longer have cancer and to stop taking the new experimental pills I have taking for the past two years. The pills worked. I don't have cancer. They told me 16 years ago that my cancer was incurable. That changed!
I'm happy and spending like drunken sailor. 6K$ for the computer, what the hay!
The tricky part is going to be moving all my images stored on an external HD over onto the internal 8TB of SSD and continue to use it in LR. I think Apple support will help me with that.
In other news:
I learned last week that the blood cancer I have been fighting for 16 years has been CURED! The doctor told me that I no longer have cancer and to stop taking the new experimental pills I have taking for the past two years. The pills worked. I don't have cancer. They told me 16 years ago that my cancer was incurable. That changed!
I'm happy and spending like drunken sailor. 6K$ for the computer, what the hay!
The tricky part is going to be moving all my images stored on an external HD over onto the internal 8TB of SSD and continue to use it in LR. I think Apple support will help me with that.
Nov 13, 2021 16:32:08 #
Thank you for sharing the wonderful news. Progress is being made in fighting cancer. I'm also a cancer survivor.