Experience qualifies us for the Tough 'Ol Bird award. Not age necessarily. Since my surgery I went to my car service dept and told them that I was a loyal customer that I was tired of paying list price for parts. If my loyalty was worth anything then I expected to see the value reflected on the bill. It worked. Got 100$ off my bill.

I had a tough ol bird moment born of my new credentials as a survivor. (surviving-not sure which)

I am determined to satart showing my value on earth to those I encouter. Like 320$ worth of repairs in a struggling economy. Yey me. They wanted 440$

Last edited by hisnibs; 07-24-2009 04:20 PM.
Age 52, T2 N0 M0 SCC of left anterior floor of mouth. Esophagoscopy, Direct laryngoscopy, Resection of left anterior FOM lesion w/ lateral tongue. left selective neck dissection levels I-IV. 5x6cm skin graft coverng excision. Finished 33-35 rad Tx. False recurrence 12-22-10 last surgery 2-15-10