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Posted 3/6/2018 11:19 PM (GMT -5)
Maybe I'll bring some oysters from Colorado!
Posted 3/7/2018 7:29 AM (GMT -5)
Now Paul you know us Cajuns will eat just about anything.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 3/7/2018 7:42 AM (GMT -5)
For those who can’t attend, how about live streaming, podcasts, video.....anything turn
Posted 3/7/2018 10:19 AM (GMT -5)
Nice thought garyi but what goes on at GFMPH stayes at GFMPH. smile
Posted 3/9/2018 9:22 AM (GMT -5)
Like Paul, our first face to face was a cruise after Thanksgiving. Our lifelong, new friendships started with a shared taxi ride back to the hotel. That cruise later developed into a sub group to GFMPH, the Adventure Club.
Even though we live hours and miles apart, we manage to get together a couple of times a year. Without taking that first giant step to actually meet these people face to face, we would have never become so addicted to these gatherings and the friendships they have formed.
Just so ya know, a few of us will be starting GFMPH a couple of days early in the City of New Orleans. all are welcome. We visit New Orleans every year either before or after the event.
Posted 3/9/2018 10:06 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the post very well said. We will meet you guys in New Orleans.

Can’t Wait!

Cajun Jeff
Posted 3/9/2018 11:48 AM (GMT -5)
Cutting my SRT from 39 fractions to 35, still doesn't work, and there is soooo much I have to straighten you 'old timers' up about. And one new timer, with a very mild case, but a very pedantic posting history. smilewinkgrin

Oh well, I'll save my 21 year old scotch for next year. tongue

Gary
Posted 3/9/2018 12:01 PM (GMT -5)
Lee and I started GFMPH with a chance meeting with our rock star Todd1963 and Waterguy. Todd was coming to Atlanta to do a gig for Provenge and I browbeat Terry to come over from Birnmingham so we could meet Todd and break his martini cherry. We had a blast and formed a continuing friendship. I put Terry up at our house and before we met he asked "how do you know I am not a serial killer?"...to which I answered "how do you know we don't run the Bates motel"?

He tried to get me to the GFMPH that April, but we were already committed so he demanded that we go on the cruise, which we did. A great time with great people squeezing every positive and fun drop out of life.

And the beat goes on....looking forward to seeing all at Pat and Jeff's in just a few weeks.

And Garyi, those last 4 fractions only go in the doc's pocket so skip them. GFMPH will be more than curative for you.

Jack
Posted 3/9/2018 12:03 PM (GMT -5)
Paul, are the Colorado oysters Swift's Premium?

How many dozens of the gulf oysters will you and I consume in NOLA?
Posted 3/9/2018 12:18 PM (GMT -5)

JNF said...

....And Garyi, those last 4 fractions only go in the doc's pocket so skip them. GFMPH will be more than curative for you.
Jack

Probably not unlike the last 20 fractions, Jack. I am so envious.

Back in my irresponsible youth, I did some 'wild and crazy' fun stuff in New Orleans, Mari Gras or not. This party can't be good for anyone's prostate cancer diet.....

smhair
Posted 3/9/2018 12:42 PM (GMT -5)
At long last I understand the story behind GFMPH!

I admire the members who thought up the meeting. What a wonderful idea. This forum can function as a support group for the members. Gathering together to celebrate our commonality makes so much sense.

Reading all the posts above makes me think of my own small group of PC survivors. We all belong to the same private club, and their support helped me through my diagnosis, treatment and recovery. We've become even closer friends than before my surgery.

So, based on my own experience, all of you have a good thing going. Perhaps I will join you someday. In the meantime, keep on doing what you're doing. I'm very impressed.
Posted 3/9/2018 1:40 PM (GMT -5)
And remember, all are invited and encouraged to attend. Some come for a week, some for only a day. So whatever will work, we would love to see new faces. In fact, if you don't yet have PCa you are still eligible. On the cruise two couples came that were not with cancer, but good friends of some with PCa. They had a great time as well.
Posted 3/9/2018 2:27 PM (GMT -5)
Sherry and I are committed to being in Baton Rouge for the April gathering. It has been a minute since we have been able to attend. We have missed the last two gatherings in NY because of family weddings. Dam those people anyway.

See you all in a few weeks,

Sonny turn
Posted 3/10/2018 10:52 AM (GMT -5)
"it has been a minute" so good wink
Posted 3/12/2018 10:55 AM (GMT -5)
Update on GFMPH: Here is a list of the guys by screen name that are planning on attending.
Steve N Dallas
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JNF
Subdenis
Goodlife
Grinnell86
DeSlink
Sonny
Derfwood
Pigeon Flyer
Nola vette
Worryworts
Cajun Jeff
Worried Guy
John16
Tiger Fan
Bayou Jackell

I have also heard from a new guy on HW named Dutchtown Kenny. Hoping that he will make the event.

That is 17 confirmed.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 3/12/2018 12:26 PM (GMT -5)
For those of you that need the hotel info, send me and email and I will send you the contact info for reservations.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 3/12/2018 2:17 PM (GMT -5)
We won't be able to make this one, unfortunately. It will be a great time, I'm sure; Jeff and Pat are consummate hosts!
Posted 3/12/2018 2:30 PM (GMT -5)
Redwing, I am so sorry that you guys will not be here with us. See you in September.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 3/13/2018 7:58 PM (GMT -5)
News Flash:

Two new guys contacted me and are planning on joining us for the gathering.

Dutchtown Kenny

And

Break60

It will be great to add them to our group.
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