Update--Alaska Trip--Start Chemo

[JD-guy]

I have not put much on here, I have asked a few questions here and there. Thought I would post an update:

My wife and I did an Alaska Trip July 29 to Aug 9th. This something that has been on my bucket list for a long time. My MO thought that while I am feeling good, would be a good time. So between Radiation and chemo we went. Here are just a couple of pics. One is of me with my Halibut catch and of Denali (aka Mt McKinley) and a random scene. We had a remarkable time in Alaska, I would recommend this as therapy/diversion if you need something to help along in the journey.

Now back to reality--I am starting chemo Aug 26th. I hope and pray that it does not knock me back too hard.

See my profile for where I have been so far on this journey.

Thanks: Keith

[noirhole]

A bucket list trip will always help occupy the mind. Not a little fish!

[JD-guy in reply to noirhole]

The Halibut are not the biggest, but they tell me these are the best to eat. Trip was very much worth it!

[addicted2cycling in reply to JD-guy]

Great pics and glad y'all had a good time.

JD-guy wrote --- " ... they tell me these are the best to eat... "

WHAT!!!! You didn't sample the catch???

GOOD LUCK with the chemo 👍👍

[JD-guy in reply to addicted2cycling]

We have not sampled them yet. I had them frozen and sent back. we will sample them soon. thanks

[Shooter1]

Great fish and beautiful area.. Only been to Alaska once and only for a short stop coming back from SEA. Maybe someday if my wife and I can be healthy at the same time we can go. Best of luck with chemo. Most don't have many problems with it.

[JD-guy in reply to Shooter1]

Thanks I hope it goes ok, I hope you could go to Alaska! It is worth the time!

[addicted2cycling in reply to JD-guy]

IMO, a really COOL BIT OF ALASKA without the time spent traveling or $$$$$. >>>

explore.org/livecams/brown-...

p.s. -- check out the other cams and info spots

[JD-guy in reply to addicted2cycling]

thanks for the link for the live cams. I really like watching those.

[mrssnappy]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[spw1]

Alaska looks beautiful. Best luck with your chemo.

[Cooolone]

Looks like an amazing trip! Good eats too, lol

Good luck with your upcoming Chemo too!

[Fuzzman77]

Beautiful halibut. They used to be bigger back in the mid-80’s but trust me those are better eating!

[Yank66]

Halibut—My favorite! Looks like a wonderful trip. Been there twice and would love to go again. Best wishes on your chemo-that it has few side effects, but overall effectiveness so you can keep working on that bucket list.

[Jackpine]

Awesome pictures and catch! That trip is also on my bucket list just not sure my back would survive the trip.

Looks like you have a great attitude so you handle chemo well.

Jack

[tallguy2]

Great photos and best wishes with the chemo! Be sure that you are offered the Neulasta on-body injector at the end of each infusion. Neulasta helps keep the white blood cell counts up to help fight infection and reduce the chance of hospitalization.

[MateoBeach]

Good to see you smiling with nice fish in such a beautiful place. Happy for you to have these experiences with your wife. You have had such a rough journey. Surely the Lord is holding you. As are we in our own small ways.

[tallguy2]

Nice catch! My wife and I are doing the Inside Passage cruise this September, between tri-weekly drug infusions .

[JD-guy in reply to tallguy2]

We really liked Alaska, we have not done the inside passage yet. Enjoy your time.!