Feeling much better.

[xelasnave]

My radiation treatment is finished ..12 sessions in all.

AND I treated the experience as an adventure and it was really neat living in a town house for a while...I was surprised at how quiet it was which goes against my preconceptions.

I must admit that when I discovered the new lump on my neck and found it growing at a very fast rate I was somewhat disheartened as having gone thru a great deal health wise and coming out ok the lump caused me to become demotivated to a degree...and it is only now that I can see that it effected me more than I realised at the time because now that it is over I am back to my very positive self...I feel terrific which is all that counts...I don't care when I go but I don't want to feel sad and there is never a good reason to be sad and there are millions worse off...but just listen to the folk who can't live thru high fuel prices or other minor stuff..wimps.

I am so lucky to have such a good attitude...I talk to a friend who is a conspiracy theorist who believes the world will crash..a preper...and that 90% of vacinated folk will soon die and talking to him makes me realise how sad it is to have everything that should make him happy but he suffers such terrible delusion. I prove that he has been lied to but sadly facts do not change a delusional belief..

Anyways I made this post to let those of you know who wonder how things are going for me know that everything is really good...although my eq5 needs a pull down, the RASA cabling needs to be redone, and I really need to retro fit a new pier...how good just to have those few problems.

Just think my universe does not contemplate horror and conspiracy but it is alongside one that does.

I really get sick of hearing folk grizzle ...the fact is we have never had it so good..200 years ago the average income was half of the accepted poverty rate today...I could go on but those who are educated know the truth and those who are ignorant unfortunately make that choice.

Thanks for listening.

alex

[Startrek]

Alex,
Glad your feeling a lot better now and yes most grumble and worry too much ( including me ) about insignificant things in our day to day lives.
Thank goodness Astronomy is a wonderful outlet to get away from all the crap and really enjoy the wonders of the Universe.
Hope you get all your little jobs done and get those scopes pointing to the sky again
Best Always
Martin

[JA]

Good on you Alex.
Great to hear that you're back out and about :thumbsup:

Best
JA

[AstroBogan]

Awesome news Alex, glad to see you on the other side of treatment feeling the way you do!

Can't wait to see what you can produce for us when you get back into it. I'm still in awe of the improvement in your images since I was last around here 4 years ago, so I cannot wait for your next images :D

All the best!

Jacob.

[strongmanmike]

So good to hear your progress Alex :thumbsup:

Mike

[AstroViking]

It's good to see you back out and about Alex. The place has been a bit quiet without you...

As for your "prepper" mate, that's his world and if he's happy to live in it, then let him be. The rest of us can get on and enjoy our astro work.

Looking forward to seeing your next set of images, too,

Cheers,
V

[Crater101]

Nice to see you back on deck mate!:hi:

[xelasnave]

Thanks everyone.

Just went for a spin in the little red car with the top down and thought to myself just how lucky I am.

Fortunately I have no side effects at all from the treatment which seemed to surprise my doctor and the nurses even...so that's good but even with my issues I think I am rather fit for an old man.

My doctor is such a lovely lady..even with a mask I think it fair to say very attractive but a good mind...she was walking by where I was waiting with all the other patients and saw me and came over and we had such a loverly chat as if she actually enjoyed my company...we had a long chat about quorum sensing and motor protein..motor protein is one of my favorite subjects but she seems to be interested in that stuff..maybe because she is a doctor I guess...I must remember to send her some flowers.

But they really treat you good..so I had the radiation technicians, two doctors that I saw, a speech therapist, a dietician and a supervising nurse...and they treat you like royalty...they all made me feel like I was their only patient...even the girl in the cafeteria always seemed happy to see me and so overall it was as pleasant as you could wish for.

Alex

[Nikolas]

Great news Alex keep it up!!!

[wavelandscott]

Happy to hear your update! Have no doubt, you do help bring a bit of joy and positivity to the world. We can not ask for much more of anyone.

[xelasnave]

Scott you are very kind. Thank you.
Alex

[GTB_an_Owl]

wondered why you were a bit quiet Alex

geoff

[leon]

Like I have always said and knew about you Alex it takes a lot to get you down if at all.:)

So glad to hear that all has turned out well for you.:thumbsup:

Think of you often and probably should talk to you more, stay well my friend.:thumbsup:

Leon and Alice:thumbsup:

[Stonius]

Good on ya mate. Good to hear!


Markus

[Dave882]

Nice to hear you’re up and about mate. Keep on keeping on!!

[xelasnave]

Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts ... I must say I am feeling even more excellent today which may be because I had my first "fair" night of imaging in years..the dew is still unacceptable but at least it did not leave my clothes wet as has been the case for a long time.

Still heaps to sort out but I ran two cameras ( and scopes) from the one lap top which I said I would not do but given this lap top is so powerful I can image and stack and process all at once and it handles all that activity without complaining...so I thought to try running two cameras...also I tried using the OSC then replacing it with the Mono with the HA filter and hope to stack the subs from both cameras together later ..I hope that works as it could prove a handy approach...

But there is just so much to do ..but that is a good thing I guess as I have to push hard to win.

Again no side effects ..so far so good.

Thanks to everyone.

alex.

[Renato1]

Hi Alex,
That's excellent news about you, I am very happy to hear it.

But I don't understand about your prepper friend. Why isn't he ecstatic?

Soon he'll be able to afford up to ten fully furnished holiday houses after the prices collapse - some at the beach, some in the mountains, some in newly deserted cities, and all around the country. Plus there should be plenty of stockpiles of canned and preserved food around. And lots of alcohol.

It should be paradise for him.

Cheers,
Renato

[xelasnave]

The very sad thing is he reports signs that there is some problem that he contends is the start of the end with sheer glee and so he somewhat aligns with the picture you paint.

It is nice to hear from you and I do hope all is well with you and yours.

Alex

[JohnF]

Wishing you well.

[xelasnave]

Thanks John...I hope you are doing well also.

I am feeling absolutely terrific...I must admit the last thing just got to me...but not anymore..too much to do to feel bad, sad or mad.

Alex

[astroron]

Hi Alex, I have just returned from from nearly 2 months in the UK and read your very positive post.
With all your medical procedures one would be forgiven for being
not at ease with ones position.
But reading your post was very uplifting.
Keep well and enjoying the things that make you happy.
All the best my friend, and keep on keeping on.
Cheers :thumbsup:
Ron

[xelasnave]

Thanks Ron but you are somewhat inspirational at least I find you so.

I want to be just like you if I ever get old;)

Alex

[astroron]

Alex, you were born on the same birth date as two great people.
My Brother and Elvis.;)
You're only 4 years and a bit behind me, and like me have
had an eventful life.
Keep it up mate.
Cheers:thumbsup:

[Hodur]

Alec, my dear fishing mate has pancreatic cancer. I had a bone marrow transplant a few years ago. I’d talk to no one when I had my transplant. I’m gravely concerned for my mate yet too apprehensive to call

[xelasnave]

I can understand how you may perceive it to be difficult and sure it will be but being a mate isnt just staying with each other until the pub closes..there can be more...and perhaps the best thing to do is get it out in the open.. when you first see him just say you poor "b...d" I hear you are dieing and there is nothing you can do..can I have your fishing rods?." If he gives them to you he is a good mate so spend some time with him and have a chat..

.I found half my time went to telling people not to get upset about my issues..I wasn't worried but to them you would think it was the end of the world...so I might die ...but somehow I thought one day I would...no big deal...

I doubt if you will find him as a basket case and if you do at least you will know you did the right thing by making the effort...doing the right thing is always important and usually it is the hardest choice to make...but when you do the right thing over and over it gets easier.

Just remember dieing is not a big deal...we are each here for a personal eternity..we dont know when we get here and we dont know when we go..our experience is a personal eternity...I am right just accept it and stop worrying....what more can you ask for???

Alex

[Hodur]

Alex, I’ll give him a call

[xelasnave]

Good on you. I am sure he will appreciate your call. If he seems a little withdrawn please try and extend some understanding as such news can hit some people hatd.

All the best.

Alex