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Enjoying life!

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I’m sitting looking out my window at my snow covered forest in northern Wisconsin with the sun shining but -6 on the thermometer and thinking how great life is.

I’m heading out tomorrow for a three day ice fishing trip on Lake of the Woods and while I have my aches and pains they are just a nusence vs the fun of pulling out a walleye. I’m feeling good after my 3 LU 177 PSMA injections so going to do something enjoyable. ( for those from the south I’ll be in a warm heated shack and hopefully some fish).

Take the time to enjoy life, stay positive let’s beat this disease in what ever way works for us!

I’ll report on fishing in a few days. New scans this Friday

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redbank profile image
redbank

I'm here in Maine waiting on two feet of snow there is nothing like it as you know Get to enjoying your trip good fishing to ya !!!!

That's great, glad you are living life to the fullest.

Cancer has taught me to appreciate life more. When you have to fight for something, you appreciate it more.

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Amandaking

My heart is bursting for you- enjoy xxx

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Buddy1950

Coming to our backyard! We live not far from Lake of the Woods... and this morning it was -26 and still -8. But... we didn't get snow! Have fun!! You picked a cold time to visit :)

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Jackpine in reply to Buddy1950

We did pick a cold time to visit I’m hoping the low pressure on Monday will get the fish biting.

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NPfisherman

Enjoy the fishing....walleye are so tasty.....hope you have great luck in your piscatorial adventure....great attitude....keep fighting, brother...hope the scan is much improved

Fish

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Dayatatime

A balmy -1 here in northern NY with 8-15 inches of snow on the way. I was in the woods today laying out a path to hang buckets for sugaring. Just have to dress for the elements and it's my kind of exercise. I'm an ice angler too and jigging walleyes is by far my favorite target, in the open water as well. Jigging raps tipped with minnow heads and PK spoons a few of my favorite hard water baits. If you've never tried ripping lipless cranks it's a great way to get them. Good luck on the hard water and don't forget to fill the propane tanks.

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Jackpine in reply to Dayatatime

Thanks and will keep the tanks full. Should be well below zero. It’s great solitude sitting in a ice shanty or on a bucket.

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Shooter1 in reply to Jackpine

Your story sounds about like mine minus the radiation. Prostate out, no t. then xtandi to push PSA into 0.140 range for last 10 mo. No target for radiation acct wide spread spiderweb of veins and nerves all showing G-9/10 even in areas of tissue outside area+ bone mets. Scans showed clean before surgery. Cut and split wood yesterday. Wood box full and no snow till Monday. Leaving for north Idaho on 6th. May get in some fishing if cold enough.

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Jackpine in reply to Shooter1

Shooter,

Great job putting up wood! I ended up buying mine for the first time even though I plenty of oaks down. Hope you can catch some fish.

Rock on!!

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E2-Guy

After 46 Chicago winters, I only want to see snow on a picture! LOL

dorke profile image
dorke

Thank you Jack.

I really needed a post like yours today

Have a great trip !

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Chask

Well just to provide a contrast, I am sitting here in Canberra, Australia, looking out over the golf course where I live, enjoying a cooler day - just 34C today, after 4 days of 40+C. Luckily the aircon was working well.

I am a keen golfer, but can’t believe there were guys out there playing when it was 43C.

Chas

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whatsinaname in reply to Chask

Excellent weather here in Bombay as well.

In Australia, we just beat you in cricket :-)

And, in the Aussie Open, Federer was beaten by Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece.

Cheers, mate !!

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Jackpine in reply to Chask

Chask,

I the Canberra area it’s beautiful!! I will no see those temps until June.

-24 F here this morning.

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Mathes72

Well said,enjoy fishing,I dragged myself out to the golf course yesterday did not think about cancer,tired but felt good at the end

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Jackpine in reply to Mathes72

I love to golf as well but need to wait till spring now. Last time I tried to.golf on my first swing something let loose and put me on the ground in pain. I love the love and feel of golf courses. Hit it straight!

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Mathes72 in reply to Jackpine

I too enjoy the feel an being outside,not much of a golfer,an never will be,but still enjoy it just the same,this Am it was 63 deg. In eastern nc,but rain

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Litlerny

Brrrrrrr! 🌬🌨 Having grown up in northeastern South Dakota I, too, can appreciate the beauty of a fresh snowfall and sub zero temps where the snow crunches under your boots as you walk. However, after 33 years of living in Central Florida, I now appreciate it on the TV screen while looking out my window at palm 🏝 trees. That being said, Jackpine made some wonderful points by stating that as advanced PCa patients we should all appreciate what a gift life is, how much beauty surrounds us every day that most if not all of us took for granted prior to our cancer diagnosis, and that for us, staying positive is not just a philosophy, it’s therapy. Hope you catch a mess of fish up there. 😎

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Sanpatricia

It's great! Very glad for you! Enjoying life Is The Best.

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Princeps

Thank you for sharing your good news! Stay healthy and happy!

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j-o-h-n

Geez you're so lucky.... ice fishing my second favorite sport.... first one is being stuck in New York City traffic.. I'll just have to suffer sitting on my couch in my warm living room watching the AFC and NFC playoff games and eating buffalo wings. Woe is me.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

J-o-h-n Sunday 01/20/2019 11:32 AM EST

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abmicro

I assume your main car is a snowmobile. I can picture it. My brother lives in Wisconsin. Glad to hear success with LU177. I am fortunate to get my first dose next week at UCLA.

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Jackpine in reply to abmicro

I hope you have similar results. Do not be surprised to see a rise after the first injection. After my first injection I went from 110 to 67 but second week it rose to 87. But then dropped every week since.

We will be using snowmobiles to get to the ice house (about a 7 mile ride). Chilly morning at zero.

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greatjohn

Happy fishing.

~~John

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Stegosaurus37

Here in Oregon's Willamette Valley, I don't envy you guys. I think the Pacific Northwest has the best weather in the world. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. But you're right - it is a great life and I'm privileged to have it.

(Pronunciation tips: Or-a-gun is the state and "willamette" rhymes with "damn it")

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Jackpine in reply to Stegosaurus37

I agree the pacific northwest is beautiful. I know my wife and I are talking about moving to Idaho just to find some warmer weather.

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Ldb01

Enjoy it you deserve it. Hope you catch lots of fish !

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Thinus

Ooo Yesss!!

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SsgCulldelight

Wie Gehts, my friend sorry I havent been posting for a while, anyway, Everyone wants to know the key to Lifes Ultimate secret. It's the simplest answer in the Universe, the Key to Life IS,, Drum roll please, To LIVE IT. Enjoy your Fun my Man.

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j-o-h-n in reply to SsgCulldelight

RIMSHOT!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 01/21/2019 5:54 PM EST

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Jackpine in reply to SsgCulldelight

Danke Schone,

We did well yesterday with largest being a 24” walleye.

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Haniff

Hey Jackpine,

Have fun, snow or sun. Life is to be enjoyed in its full glory.

Take care and have fun.

Haniff

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Betmar

Hi Jack,

Have a good time-my husband and son are heading there Friday! They love it there!

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Jackpine in reply to Betmar

They should have fun . We caught our limit yesterday with largest being 24”

Hope they have a great time!

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Maleko808

In Utah we have 2 seasons, winter and orange construction barrel. Its tricky to determine when the fish will bite by counting the barrels.

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Jackpine in reply to Maleko808

Lol similar seasons in Minnesota winter and road construction. At least in winter we don’t have mosquitos and deer flies.

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