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Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Tuesday

A good day today. Mid January Bailey (my grandson) completed his chemotherapy and yesterday he had the last of his scans and tests. Today we were told that he is now officially ‘cancer free’ and in remission! An operation to re-surface the bones in his arm (he’s now got his fibula in his upper arm instead of his humerus) and hopefully it’s all over. Thank God. I don't know what I would have done if the news was bad, though I've beome a little pragmatic over the last 10 months. I think that's the right word...

Great news Carl.

Originally Posted by Blix

Wonderful news about your grandson Carl!

Do get some MWF, it's a must have soap IMO. I'm sure Obie will agree

To me, the jury is still out on the WMF. Seems to be a bit temperamental.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Thanks for the comments and support. You know, there were times when I was physically ill with worry, times when nothing, not one, solitary single thing gave any enjoyment whatsoever, times when I could have beaten and bashed every single person that annoyed me on the road, times when I actually didn't want to be here anymore. But I got used to it, I got used to holding Bailey down while they stuck needles into him and he screamed in terror, and then walking out the hospital dry reaching with all the anguish and sadness of it all. Crying at work. Spending HOURS staring into a corner. One thing I really want for me, is for me to be more loving, compassionate and caring. I think I've learnt that that is what I need to do and be...be more loving and caring and compasionate...

Without wanting to overdo it all, this forum really actually helped. You guys are all so supportive, about EVERYTHING, buying creams, soaps, honing, problems and issues. You really are a special bunch of people; I have never come across such camaraderie since I left the army.......Thanks....

How could you possibly be stronger or more compassionate than what you have exhibited with your Grandson? To me, your ability to stay strong and hold him, no matter what was going on, is true love, compassion and strength. It would have been much easier for you to have a stranger hold him while receiving those injections. You chose to stand with your Grandson during his worst hours. That takes all the Love, caring and compassion and inner strength one can muster. Godspeed to Baily, you and the rest of your family.
Just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Tuesday

A good day today. Mid January Bailey (my grandson) completed his chemotherapy and yesterday he had the last of his scans and tests. Today we were told that he is now officially ‘cancer free’ and in remission! An operation to re-surface the bones in his arm (he’s now got his fibula in his upper arm instead of his humerus) and hopefully it’s all over. Thank God. I don't know what I would have done if the news was bad, though I've beome a little pragmatic over the last 10 months. I think that's the right word...

Carl, this is some of the best news I've heard so far this year. I'm incredibly happy for you and your family. I wish Bailey much health and happiness in the future. He sounds like an incredibly brave and inspirational young man (much like Jackie) and I can see in the many posts you've made how incredibly special he is to you and your family. Take a deep breath, and have a beer on me. This is news worth celebrating!

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Tuesday

A good day today. Mid January Bailey (my grandson) completed his chemotherapy and yesterday he had the last of his scans and tests. Today we were told that he is now officially ‘cancer free’ and in remission!

That is Fantastic new!

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Tuesday

A good day today. Mid January Bailey (my grandson) completed his chemotherapy and yesterday he had the last of his scans and tests. Today we were told that he is now officially ‘cancer free’ and in remission!

Great news, gongrats for you and your grandson.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

A good day today. Mid January Bailey (my grandson) completed his chemotherapy and yesterday he had the last of his scans and tests. Today we were told that he is now officially ‘cancer free’ and in remission!

I got goose bumps when I read that first sentence Carl. Great news.
I'm so happy for you and the whole family.
Grant

Strop: MickR's Roo Hide
Brush: Silvertip Badger In Cocobolo
Soap: MWF
Razor: Bengall 11/16
Astringent: Thayer's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: David Craig Bay Rum
I took the Bengall for a quick touch-up yesterday, unfortunately I did a bit of a rush job of it.
The edge was no better than the last time I shaved with it, possibly even worse.
I'll pull the stones out again tomorrow night.
My eldest daughter turned 18 today and we have had five 18 year old girls (no I'm not posting pics) and 2 guys at the house for low key dinner/party.
They seem like good kids, nice to know her friends are pretty cool.
I had to drive some of them home, hence the late post. Its 11:15pm here and I'm off to bed.

Thanks for all the great posts and pics gentlemen
Grant

Prep: 2.5 mile run, cool shower (I really like that Lever 2000 soap)
Razor: Boker Barber Tip
Brush: Semogue 1305/ Baby Oil Gel
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
AS: Paul Sebastian Knock Off

Brought out another one of my "second string" razors. After a touch up yesterday and a quick stropping this morning, I was left thinking, "Why would you bench such a razor?" I did the first two passes with MWF and the third touch up pass was just a splash of hot water and about a quarter sized blob of baby oil gel. This really is a nice last pass it leaves your skin moist and very soft (they use this stuff on baby's bottom so it seems logical on a BBS shave.)

Carl, great news about your grandson, thoughts and prayers with him.

Originally Posted by baldy

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My eldest daughter turned 18 today and we have had five 18 year old girls (no I'm not posting pics) and 2 guys at the house for low key dinner/party.
They seem like good kids, nice to know her friends are pretty cool.
I had to drive some of them home, hence the late post. Its 11:15pm here and I'm off to bed.

Thanks for all the great posts and pics gentlemen
Grant

Well tell her happy birthday. Im still may years away from that.

Originally Posted by baldy

My eldest daughter turned 18 today and we have had five 18 year old girls (no I'm not posting pics) and 2 guys at the house for low key dinner/party.

Probably for the best

Happy birthday to your daughter