Tuesday, March 24, 2009

ON TO WEEK TWO!

Hi everyone...as I write this we're relaxing in our new little suite in Kitsilano - still trying to get used to BIG city life. As most of you know, the Big Guy decided to go AWOL this weekend. We went home to Victoria for the weekend - a big no-no as far as the docs here are concerned but island time can be the best medicine of all! Dallas and Steve had a great time in the halibut derby. It was a good day for the guys - 3 halibut caught (17, 20 & 27 lbs.) so we will feast on it for awhile. Despite this, they didn't get into the money - there was a record breaking 180 pound halibut caught during the derby. It was one of the largest halibut ever caught in the Sidney area so the guys enjoyed just seeing it at the weigh in!

Dallas had a good check up today with the oncologist. He has some minor side effects from the drug (a bit of an acne like rash on his face which is common) but that's all so far. The doctor gave us some pretty awesome news today - they are starting to see some positive results with the drug. A woman that has breast cancer is showing signs of it diminishing so our doctor is hopeful that the drug will work for other patients as well. Since we're the new kids on the block, we still have a few weeks until they'll know how Dallas is responding to the drug, but we're very hopeful. It was a great cancer day! More later...
Love, Patty & Dallas
PS - Pearl - you did just great on your first blog - thanks for keeping in touch!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nothing like a good days fishing to perk you up eh ? I'm jealous DL . Maybe we can duplicate that in July when we are visiting ! So glad to hear you had a good first week my friend . We talk about you at dinner time every night and keep you in our prayers. Are your ears burning ? Much love from Fred and his crew down south .

Eveline said...

O.K...I'm going to give this blogging another try. I have to say, Patty...I like your writing style and to the Big Guy....Good Fishing!! Three fish in one day, Whoopee! A fine weekend reward. Back for week two with a smile on your face. Fingers are crossed for a repeat of week one. You have quite the cheering squad big guy.

Bob and Jo said...

Great fishing Dallas. One of these days we'll take you up on that trip. We didn't get out at all last year but hopefully at least weekly this year. Cheap licence next week. LOL
We're planning on coming down to the big city next week, but snowed this morning and Coq at the snowshed on the webcam was a whiteout so we might have to delay a week or take the Fraser Canyon. Kick those bugs a$$ Dallas, we're thinking of you and will give you a call when we get down.

Anonymous said...

Really pleased to hear all is going well. You are both in my thoughts. Lots of love and hugs Angie xxx

Anonymous said...

Hope the week is going good, keep up the good fight.

Kent was in Louisiana, trying to Monday qualify for this weeks Nationwide event, he didn't make it. Next Monday he will be near San Fransisco attempting the same thing.

Anonymous said...

hi uncle its connor m.

hope you get better soon!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

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Joan and John said...

One fish, two fish, Red fish, way to go Dallas. Seuss would be proud and so are we. Wonderful positive news guys. Sounds like you are obviously in the right place at the right time. We are keeping you in our thoughts, and here's to even more and bigger fish!