yea, that's why ginger candy is such great ski day snackage...and why i stay away from it during the off-season. need to keep the teeth!Originally Posted by road trip
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10-02-2012, 11:43 AM #101
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10-02-2012, 01:16 PM #102
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Holy fuck dude! Saw your rig a couple weeks ago and wondered what you'd been up to all summer. Congrats on kicking cancer's ass! Originally Posted by road trip
Try to imagine how psyched I am for this season:
On the last day of last season (April 14th, quick weekend bender to Utah), I suspected I may have cancer. Let's just say, I had pain and there was a bit of an odd little bump on "righty." A few doctor's appointments confirmed it.
Surgery 1: June 9th
Surgery 2: July 16th (google RPLND... not a fun surgery)
Chemotherapy cycle 1: 5 straight days starting August 20th
Chemotherapy cycle 2: 5 straight days ending September 21st
I'm f---king down with chemo. Now, my expectation is that my hair will be back on my head just when ski season starts for me.
So my last season ended with "F, I think I have cancer" and this season is going to begin with "F yeah, I'm done with cancer!"
Bring on the mother f--king snow! Originally Posted by doughboyshredder
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10-02-2012, 01:55 PM #103
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ROADTRIP......you are a worrier my friend.....way to kick the big C's ass and get your self ready for the upcoming season.....hope you have many many pow days....
DOWORK.....many vibes to your friend facing the same situation as Roadtrip......I cant wait for the day that they find a cure for cancer........always forward but never straight
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10-02-2012, 02:43 PM #104
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Now I need to start getting my ass in shape for the season. F/U with the surgeon on Thursday where I hope to get my release to start physical activity again. I am, literally, in the worst shape of my life right now. Originally Posted by Speedfreak
Hoping to get the release from my oncologist to venture into crowds again (immunosurpression and all that) so I can hit up the NYC movie premiers.
....but that's short term. Medium to long term is I'll-be-fine-for-ski-season-so-bring-it-Ullr !!!
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10-02-2012, 02:52 PM #105
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way to push through roadtrip!
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10-02-2012, 03:05 PM #106
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Congrats as well on beating it. Whereabouts in NJ are ya? Originally Posted by road trip
As a brief aside, what's the east coast collective's opinion on the old prophet 115's? Found some leftovers at a local shop for $250 and thinking about grabbing them for a powder/tree ski.
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10-02-2012, 03:09 PM #107
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had a pair of prophet 115's last year not really much to say except they do ski hardpack well ;-) Feels like a big fat GS ski IMHO
For sure, you have to be lost to find a place that can't be found, elseways everyone would know where it was
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10-02-2012, 03:14 PM #108
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Yeah, that's what I'm seeing a lot of. Figured that might make them a decent pick for the EC / variable conditions
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10-02-2012, 03:38 PM #109
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Road Trip, great to hear your story of beating the big c! Now what about a road trip to Ullrfest where we can all celebrate with you in style? I would gladly see you got your own bed in a nearby house and your own spot at the ice luge (though you may have to fight off I've Seen Black Diamonds...) Obviously, your health is first, but consider this an invite. Originally Posted by road trip
Screw the net, Surf the backcountry!
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10-02-2012, 03:56 PM #110
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You're bringing the biggest possible stoke to this thread. Could you come to Ullrfest in one of these? Originally Posted by road trip
These might be useful for eveyone at Ullrfest, given that 17" of rain is forecast for that day.
Also, is that guy giving me the finger? And is that a giant... boner holder between the arms and legs?
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10-02-2012, 03:56 PM #111
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cain't fucking wait.... Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!
Here's to:
hose sucking
it is quite possible this is hose blowing...
but...one would have to wonder why.....
well, either way...
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10-02-2012, 05:36 PM #112
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Blowing ,Sucking call it what you will, Your're still on Your knees bitch
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10-02-2012, 06:15 PM #113
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^^^ Hahaha. This thread was getting a little touchy feely thanks for getting us back on track!
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10-02-2012, 06:18 PM #114
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I wish I could! It's been too many years since I've been to a Ullrfest.... but I've seen black diamonds hit the nail on the head. I'm in an immune system bubble for most of the month of October as my neutrophils dropped down to barely perceptible levels. I'm hoping to get released for "mild crowded environments" by mid October (I'm inventing my own scale of immune system isolation...) so I can at least catch some end of October ski movie showings in NYC. But I'll be there with you guys in spirit. Frankly, I'm hoping I'm allowed beer by that weekend too. I'll crack a few open and toast y'all from 250 miles south. Originally Posted by BigDaddy
Take pics and post the stoke.
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10-02-2012, 07:08 PM #115
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RT- very happy to hear that you are beating this and looking forward to resuming what you love to do. Its more than admirable to see you handling it like a stud and looking forward to resuming what you love. Keep us apprised of your recovery please!
New England Weather Works saying possible skiable snow this weekend. Great site and resource for our weather and really nice guys willing to field questions in their discussion forum.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-En...16340155055468
VTF- great shot of paddington bear working that earlywood, I mean hose
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10-02-2012, 10:56 PM #116
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Always awesome to hear about other cancer survivors. Considering the best we've got right now is to poison the patient with enough toxic chemicals and radiation to kill the cancer without (quite) killing the patient, it's amazing anyone survives. I was diagnosed with throat cancer in June and went through 7 weeks of radiation and chemo that ended the 1st week of Sept. Now that the tumor is gone, recuperation is still rough and I feel like you do, definitely in the worst shape ever. With Nov and Dec I'll have time to get some muscle tone back and I'll be back at Magic with a whole new appreciation of life and the joy of skiing. Originally Posted by road trip
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10-03-2012, 05:00 AM #117
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Jebus J this sucks, glad to see you are on the mend. Shitty to see so much C around here. Originally Posted by GetAmped
Train hard, the snow is going to be deep.www.apriliaforum.com
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10-03-2012, 05:01 AM #118
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right on getamped! my dad went through the same thing a few years back. he feels great!!!
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10-03-2012, 05:22 AM #119
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Can anyone recommend a Stowe are boot fitter? I need boots and was going to go to Skier Shop but was curious if others have better suggestions. Thanks.
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10-03-2012, 05:28 AM #120
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inner bootworks is probably the best in town... but i still wouldn't say they're great. Originally Posted by VTsession
how tight a fit are you looking for? if i want to get a perfect race fit in a new race boot, i make the trip down to peak performance in killington... the best IMO.
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10-03-2012, 06:34 AM #121
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Ya, I like this site. Originally Posted by thin cover
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10-03-2012, 06:35 AM #122
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Originally Posted by GetAmped
And my mystery Mag comes to light. Been thinking about you a lot Jim, best wishes are with you and don't hesitate to call if you need anything. Help with something, someone to talk to, whatever.
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10-03-2012, 06:47 AM #123
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Jim, super sorry to hear this. Looks like you and road trip got the 12/13 season locked down with constant deep days for the EC roll call. We all owe you guys! Glad you are recovering steadily, those Worths still need to taste the magic woods.
I like inner boot works as well, had two pairs of boots go from pain to pleasure from them.
Lynch- glad you are following them to. Here is a youtube link showing the cattaraugus creek fishing in NY for the November trip. Let me know today if you can if you can make it happen.
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10-03-2012, 07:12 AM #124
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....seamlessly segways over from ECRC 5. Feels like fall turns will be good this year.
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10-03-2012, 08:19 AM #125
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Ya, TC I'm in for sure as long as we are talking about the Pulaski area. With a free place to stay there it is doable for me. Looking forward to it. Shoot a pm when you have dates. Originally Posted by thin cover
Getamped, congrats on your success as well. Heal quick and stay strong!The Passion is in the Risk
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