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Old 01-11-2008, 01:20 PM
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Cancer... What a Bi*ch!

After buying a caddy about 5 months ago, I had the devastating news that my dad had got cancer. Since then the caddy and pretty much everything else has been put on hold.

My dad has a cancer called lymphoma cancer which is in the base of his brain. It's a common cancer but it's quite rare to see it in the brain. He is still in hospital at the moment and is doing well. His hearing, speech and balance are all improving. Fingers crossed that the kimo works fully.

Before my dad was ill I was toying with the idea of getting a small workshop so that I could work on the caddy indoors and to hopefully one day make a living by starting my own business doing custom motorcycles.

What with everything that has happened recently i have realised that life is too short and if you have a dream go for as you never know what is around the corner!

I got the keys to the unit on Wednesday and have made a start on moving things in this weekend.

I love you dad, good luck and get well soon.
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Old 01-11-2008, 01:28 PM
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Old 01-11-2008, 01:30 PM
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sorry to hear about your dad dude, i hope he pulls through.

good on you for acually working towards your dream. all it takes is some hard work and you'll soon reep the rewards.

good luck to both you and your dad for the future. i hope everything turns out ok

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Old 01-11-2008, 01:30 PM
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Cheers mate.
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Old 01-11-2008, 02:28 PM
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i wish u the best for the future
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Old 01-11-2008, 06:37 PM
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good luck mate, hope every thing goes the right way for you
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Old 01-11-2008, 06:48 PM
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Old 01-11-2008, 06:52 PM
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Make ur dad proud M8t ....get well soon Dad
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Old 01-11-2008, 07:45 PM
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Old 01-11-2008, 07:51 PM
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Get well and hope everythign works out
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Old 01-11-2008, 08:55 PM
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good on you mate!
like everyone has said, best of luck and make him proud.
hopefully you will find satisfaction in your work, and when your busy enjoying what your doing, things are less heavy on your mind!
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Old 01-11-2008, 10:27 PM
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good luck mate been here with my Dad too ,hes back on his z1300 terrorizing everone!!!
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Old 01-11-2008, 11:20 PM
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Thanks for all the comments they mean alot.
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Old 02-11-2008, 12:14 AM
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good fcukin' work dude,
I hope your dad pulls through,
Cancer is such a cnut!
Make sure you post some phots of the caddy up when you are ready to share!!
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Old 02-11-2008, 09:13 AM
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hope he beats it dude,been through similar with my mam and she's ok now .......good luck

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Old 02-11-2008, 11:29 AM
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Really sorry to hear about your Dad dude no one deserves to go through something like that!

I hope your venture works out though - best of luck!

Get Discovery channel rang up - new programme - Stratford Chopper!
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Old 08-11-2008, 04:54 PM
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Really sorry to hear about your Dad dude no one deserves to go through something like that!

I hope your venture works out though - best of luck!

Get Discovery channel rang up - new programme - Stratford Chopper!
One day maybe
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Hey buster, untill aminute ago I was angry about my caddy not startn, but now thats p**s in the hat compared with what you got goin on, I'll be thinking of u,ur dad,and your family, cancer sucks , pm me if u need 2 chat even though we dont know each other i know alittle of what ur goin thru

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Old 08-11-2008, 05:55 PM
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Hey buster, untill aminute ago I was angry about my caddy not startn, but now thats p**s in the hat compared with what you got goin on, I'll be thinking of u,ur dad,and your family, cancer sucks , pm me if u need 2 chat even though we dont know each other i know alittle of what ur goin thru

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Thanks man those are some kind words.
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Old 08-11-2008, 06:00 PM
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The goods news is my dad has been home this week, which has been real nice. Been doing all the house work, cooking etc which for a 20 year old lad is some what of a miracle... well it is for me anyway

Waiting to hear back from the hospital for more kimo
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