Never gloating. Just so very grateful for each time this happens.

[Timtam56]

Got another lots of scans done last week. And apart from the terrible pain in both thumbs.... No spread. No growth to existing tumours. 4 years sin diagnosis in May.

Feeling terribly lucky. And now, after so many lockdowns here in Melbourne, it must be time for my little Stevie (moodle) and me to take to the road.

I just hope I get more time to see this beautiful country I call home, before I'm too sick to do it.

[DDIL1]

Congrats! Great feeling enjoy!!

[Hidden]

Chris!!! I love this! What a wonderful post to wake up to! :). Congrats on the scans and I'm so happy that you're going to take a journey in your camper van but I have to confess that I'm a little jealous that you're living *my* dream!!! Happy travels to you and Stevie!

[Discocat]

Wonderful news!!! Definitely time for a road trip with Stevie! Have a brilliant time and get loads of inspiration for your watercolour paintings.Best wishes Zoe xx

[Timtam56 in reply to Discocat]

Come on down Lynn. Hire a van and we can sop wine by the sea, as the sun goes down.

[Timtam56 in reply to Discocat]

Thanks Zoe. I can’t wait.

[13plus]

Hi Timtam! That is wonderful news! I’m so happy for you. Have a wonderful trip - where do you think you’ll head first? I’m missing home so much. That was always my dream when I was young, to one day drive all around Australia. As life has lead me in different directions I’ve barely seen any of it I wish you well on your journey. And btw, I just jumped across to your profile again quickly, your watercolors are beautiful! I really love them

[Timtam56 in reply to 13plus]

Well that's what I'd like to do. Around this big land. But there's the blood tests the picking up of medication. The scans. I'm not sure if I can self advocate AND do a long trip. But I'll talk to my medicos. See what I can do. But definitely closer to home so many things I've not yet seen. Or want to go back. But great Ocean road.... Slowly. Whale watching is definitely on the radar.

[13plus in reply to Timtam56]

Yes the irony of being well enough to travel but having those test and medications potentially keeping us on a leash. I often think about that when I fantasize about traveling. I'm sure you can work out a number of fantastic trips though, even if it's not all in one direction I look forward to hearing your experiences and some pics!

[Teddielottie]

So glad to hear your good news ! ... and I love your watercolour paintings . Enjoy your road trip with gorgeous Stevie x ❤️ 🚍

[Timtam56 in reply to Teddielottie]

Thank you. Yes Stevie! Omg. She is the light in my life.

[Bettybuckets]

Hi chris- Never apologise for your good news! It is wonderful to know that there are stories for 4 Plus years and we can all live vicariously through you out there with your little dog in your camper van. Living the dream!

[Timtam56 in reply to Bettybuckets]

XXXXX

[debbiedo2063]

Enjoy your trip and congratulations on your brilliant scan results. Debra xxx😍

[Tam-56]

Chris,

I’m so happy for you! You look fabulous and eager to hit the road to begin a new adventure with your fur baby Stevie. You give us hope for the future!

Send us some pics!

Maura❤️

[Timtam56 in reply to Tam-56]

Will do Maura. I promise.

[Hazelgreen]

Congratulations, Chris! I'm sure you're more than ready for the road now. Your RV looks a bit like ours....

Silver RV in campsite last October

[Timtam56 in reply to Hazelgreen]

Wow. Looks fantastic.

[8576]

Aw! Nice pic. We had our best holidays in our camper van also. Even though we were two and and an Australian Shepard. It really is nice even on rainy days when we curled up with a book or just slept it out. We took a road trip to the West coast of Canada. Nine weeks.

Cheers, June S.

[Timtam56 in reply to 8576]

Yes. Taht’s exactly what I think. It’s doesn’t matter even if it’s raining.

[LibraryGeek]

It is never gloating- it is wonderful to hear good news, and gives us all hope. Wishing you and Stevie happy travels!

Jackie x

[Justme153]

Wonderful news!!!! Enjoy your travels!!! Take lots of pics and share as I would love to travel vicariously through your travels. So Happy for You!!!

[love2golfwell]

So very happy for your good news! Enjoy your travels with your adorable dog.

[Mumberly]

I’m fairly new here, and I don’t think we’ve ‘met’ but I’m always happy to hear good news and stories of active lifestyles and longevity.

It gives us all hope ☺️🙂

Enjoy your trip.

Kim

Kim

[Thatflowerlady]

Congratulations that is wonderful news ! Enjoy your travel and stay well !

[Timtam56]

Thank you all for your lovely messages. Saw a van re-fitter man today. So I’m planning on getting some things done to make it much more comfortable for Stevie and I. Drawers instead of cupboards to In don’t have to bend a twist. A really good awning. ETC. I have to try to calm myself as this won’t happen for about 2 months and will take a few weeks. But I’ll take it away before then anyway. I will post you all pics here and take you all with me in my heart.

[Dragonfly2]

So lucky indeed! Diagnosis was a dark and scary time, a place with no way out…but thankfully these therapies are working and we have the mos5bprecious gift of time. Enjoy your gift!

[Teedo]

Congratulations! Enjoy your time to travel!

[cancersucks2]

Congratulations 🎉. You go girl. Have an awesome time 👍

[Kcap430]

Celebrate away!! Wonderful news!! Enjoy your travels ❤️

[WhippetX2]

Ahhh, a big and happy exhale. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

[diamags]

It's not gloating and certainly a cause for celebration! Enjoy your trip!

[Hidden]

Such heart warming news and something to give us all hope.I travelled around Oz in an old Holden in 1990 - loved every minute of it, especially the Northern Territories.

You enjoy

Clare

[hurricaneheather]

celebrate you!

[Timtam56]

Thanks.