Bruce and Bob cover The Seekers' I'll Never Find Another You (Page 2): I enjoyed watching some of your videos. You do very well. Thanks for joining in!

Bill Hancock Loc: Wausau, WI

I enjoyed watching some of your videos. You do very well. Thanks for joining in!

Chicago312 Loc: Western suburb, Chicago

Bobspez wrote:

Wow. You are a great videographer and editor. Did you also do the Naperville channel videos?
Hope you are on the mend. I was surprised to see we share the same health issues. It's 5-1/2 years for me. The new normal. It's a small world.

Thank you, you’re too kind. I still have a lot to learn and a long way to go. This is my only channel at this time.
I finished treatment in September, but still have side effects of treatment and still on medical leave, but hopefully I can return to work next month. I hope you’re doing well. One’s health is so important.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Chicago312 wrote:

Thank you, you’re too kind. I still have a lot to learn and a long way to go. This is my only channel at this time.
I finished treatment in September, but still have side effects of treatment and still on medical leave, but hopefully I can return to work next month. I hope you’re doing well. One’s health is so important.

Best of luck going forward. You look a lot better in your 7 month video than previously. I'm 75 and I'm probably going to have this condition for the duration. I just do what I can and forget the rest.

Chicago312 Loc: Western suburb, Chicago

Thanks, I'm feeling stronger. My previous oncologist (treated me for NHL 15-20 yrs ago; this time, it's HL) told me the same thing - no cure, consider it to be life long issue. As long as you are doing things you enjoy, that's all that matters.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Chicago312 wrote:

Thanks, I'm feeling stronger. My previous oncologist (treated me for NHL 15-20 yrs ago; this time, it's HL) told me the same thing - no cure, consider it to be life long issue. As long as you are doing things you /2enjoy, that's all that matters.

Same here. Was treated for SMZL with Rituxan 5-1/2 and again 2-1/2 years ago. 5 years ago was also diagnosed with CMML and have been on watch and wait. Same splenomegaly, fatigue and weakness you probably experience. I don't expect a cure, just take it a day at a time. I find that the video hobby gives me a real boost. I'd probably do more but I have to wait for my friend so we probably do 3 or 4 a year. I feel stronger too. I smoke just two puffs of a strong sativa once or twice a week. It has given me a mental and physical boost nothing other than steroids has done so far. The boost lasts several days and makes me cheerful as well.

Chicago312 Loc: Western suburb, Chicago

I'm glad you are doing good. I remember getting Rituxan about 15+ years ago. I tolerated treatment much better back then. Today, I'm still tired and weak, but working on getting stronger (with physical therapy). I keep myself busy with an overabundance of household projects along with my photography and video works. I would like to do more interesting videos, but I'm finding that I don't have a very creative mindset. One day at a time...

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Chicago312 wrote:

I'm glad you are doing good. I remember getting Rituxan about 15+ years ago. I tolerated treatment much better back then. Today, I'm still tired and weak, but working on getting stronger (with physical therapy). I keep myself busy with an overabundance of household projects along with my photography and video works. I would like to do more interesting videos, but I'm finding that I don't have a very creative mindset. One day at a time...

I only do 3 or 4 videos a year depending on what my friend or I have a desire to do. I just saw a youtube video of performance I'd like to try when the current one we are working on is done. I don't look for ideas but just am open to inspiration when it comes. I thought your videos were pretty creative.

Chicago312 Loc: Western suburb, Chicago

Thanks Bob. I get some of my video ideas/inspiration from others, but obviously try to put my own spin on things. I look forward to your next couple videos.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Thanks for all the feedback Bill and Stephen. Here's our latest, a cover of 1971
s I Got the Blues by the Rolling Stones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA5RZsvhitw

Chicago312 Loc: Western suburb, Chicago

Very nice video