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Seahawks Sunday, September 14, 2014

The Seattle Seahawks are playing the San Diego Chargers today and we are going to a tailgate party at the Wamsley’s house. What to make, what to make? I looked at some of my recipes and those on Pinterest and … Continue reading

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Investigational Studies, September 12, 2014

We went to Virginia Mason today at about 3:00 so Darrel could get blood drawn before the appointment with Dr. Picozzi. Then, we sat and sat until about 4:15. The medical assistant took Darrel’s vitals, then Dr. Picozzi came into … Continue reading

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Darrel Update, September 9, 2014

We had a message from Dr. Feldman this morning. He had talked to Dr. Vincent Picozzi at Virginia Mason here in Seattle. Dr. Picozzi has been investigating immune therapies for pancreas cancer. Dr. Feldman did caution that all investigational studies … Continue reading

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Shrimp-stuffed Ancho Chiles, September 7, 2014

The garden continues and so am I – cooking and canning using the produce. Monday I canned green beans with bacon, onion, and garlic. The first ones I have canned this year since I have frozen many packages. Thursday I … Continue reading

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CT Scan and Doctor Visit, September 4, 2014

Darrel had a CT scan yesterday and doctor appointment today. The cancer continues to grow despite the chemo. The doctor did not feel continuing with the treatment or going back to a previous one would do any good. He feels … Continue reading

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Darrel Update, September 2, 2014

I didn’t post last week because Darrel was not doing well and I kept waiting to see if he would get to feeling better so I could write something positive. The last update was posted on August 25, and he … Continue reading

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Weekend Update, August 24, 2014

Once again, Darrel spent a lot of time fishing this weekend. He started Friday morning with his friend, Max.They didn’t catch much but a little jack silver. Darrel seemed to be okay but not totally up to par. We went … Continue reading

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Darrel Update, August 21, 2014

Today was chemo day. Left the house at 8:30 and made it into the garage at Group Health by about 9:15. A good commute! Just a few swear words by yours truly. Darrel had his blood drawn at 9:30 and … Continue reading

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Garden Abundance. August 20, 2014

The garden is putting out a lot of vegetables now, so while Darrel continued spinning honey, I was attempting to make a dent in the garden. Squash, of course, is always abundant but we also are getting quite a crop … Continue reading

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The Beeman of Seatac, August 19.2014

Most of you know that Darrel is a beekeeper. Well, today started honey collection day. He puts on his bee suit and then removes the honey supers from the hives. He removes the frames of honey, then uses a hot … Continue reading

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