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[FLSTFI Dave]

YES, keep the passion going!  Even if it's just dirt bikes keep them riding.

I no longer "ride dirt" as I'm sure one mishap at my age will lead to a broken something,...LOL!
But I'm still all about the tour.

I still ride to Dirt.  It really does concern  me about a mishap at 61 years old.  Add bone marrow cancer to that.

I will have rode just over 15K this year, least amount of miles in 13 years.  First time under 20K in 13 years, usually around 24K.  Record year was 2020, Battled cancer all year, spent Nov and Dec in Houston  at MD Anderson, motor cycles were in TN, I rode 29,200 miles

[Ironhorse]

  It really does concern  me about a mishap at 61 years old.  Add bone marrow cancer to that.

I’m know exactly what you mean. This year I had only one tour and that was to Yellowstone with JC and his neighbor. I’m had to be back early to start radiation. Now I’m trying to build up some strength and muscle that was lost.

I do Sunday rides but that’s about it. Cancer takes away the quality of life, but so does the treatment.  In my “survivors group” the stories are the same. They are all “cancer free” until they’re not. It always pops up somewhere else.

I plan to go on a long tour next year cancer be dammed. There’s something to be said for tossing it all in a bucket and riding.  Each one of us has an expiration date.

Whatever happens, you can be sure I’m not looking to HD for tips on how to survive,…..lol!

[FLSTFI Dave]

I’m know exactly what you mean. This year I had only one tour and that was to Yellowstone with JC and his neighbor. I’m had to be back early to start radiation. Now I’m trying to build up some strength and muscle that was lost.

I do Sunday rides but that’s about it. Cancer takes away the quality of life, but so does the treatment.  In my “survivors group” the stories are the same. They are all “cancer free” until they’re not. It always pops up somewhere else.

I plan to go on a long tour next year cancer be dammed. There’s something to be said for tossing it all in a bucket and riding.  Each one of us has an expiration date.

Whatever happens, you can be sure I’m not looking to HD for tips on how to survive,…..lol!

I was diagnosed Dec 6 2019,  Started Chemo January 6, 2020.  I have non-secretive Multiple myeloma, meaning it doesn't show in blood work or urine, only way to check is bone marrow biopsy.  First Chemo cocktail tried for 3 months did nothing.  The next one worked, and by October enough cancer  was gone I could do a Stem Cell transplant at MD Anderson.  I was there Nov and Dec.  December 20th 2020 I went into remission. 

My Oncologist at MD Anderson only treats my cancer  for the last 19 years.  She told me its not if it comes back, but its when it comes back.  I also take a maintenance chemo pill for 21 days, then 7 off and repeat.   Was told a couple weeks ago I'm still in remission.

Yes it does take a toll on your strength.  I think it takes a toll on your mind also.   I found out earlier this year I can still ride a 752 mile day.  I really feel I still have a very good quality of life.

[pauly_2]

Sorry to hear that Dave.
Not sorry that you are still piling on the miles riding, and particularly that you are still riding dirt! (I had to sell my last dirt bike after 4 smashed ribs, a bruised heart, and a few weeks in hospital).
Sorry about your battle. We all have stories about friends embarking on that battle. Hope you’re doing well fight like hell and it’s a long battle, or (better yet) one that you win.
Every time I hear about something like this, I want to get my whole family together for a family cuddle.
Thanks
Pauly

I’m know exactly what you mean. This year I had only one tour and that was to Yellowstone with JC and his neighbor. I’m had to be back early to start radiation. Now I’m trying to build up some strength and muscle that was lost.

I do Sunday rides but that’s about it. Cancer takes away the quality of life, but so does the treatment.  In my “survivors group” the stories are the same. They are all “cancer free” until they’re not. It always pops up somewhere else.

I plan to go on a long tour next year cancer be dammed. There’s something to be said for tossing it all in a bucket and riding.  Each one of us has an expiration date.

Whatever happens, you can be sure I’m not looking to HD for tips on how to survive,…..lol!

[pauly_2]

Surely you have a friend you trust? It would be such a waste to destroy them.
Thanks
Pauly

My oldest Daughter and her husband are into 3 gun competition.  My youngest daughter is a very good pistol shot.  My three girls, my wife and I would shoot when they were growing up.  It was family fun.

Both my brothers and their boys are into guns.

So I have no problem with where mine will go when the time comes.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Sorry to hear that Dave.
Not sorry that you are still piling on the miles riding, and particularly that you are still riding dirt! (I had to sell my last dirt bike after 4 smashed ribs, a bruised heart, and a few weeks in hospital).
Sorry about your battle. We all have stories about friends embarking on that battle. Hope you’re doing well fight like hell and it’s a long battle, or (better yet) one that you win.
Every time I hear about something like this, I want to get my whole family together for a family cuddle.
Thanks
Pauly

There is nothing I can do to change the outcome except follow DR orders which I do.  The biggest thing I can do is have a positive attitude and outlook which I do.  I believe a good attitude is half the battle.  Positive thoughts bring positive results.

[Ironhorse]

  I found out earlier this year I can still ride a 752 mile day.  I really feel I still have a very good quality of life.

Damn, that's impressive. You have my respect!