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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Liz,
They don't get it over here. We've had cheap gas for so long that they think it should stay that way forever while they drive their low mileage SUVs and Hummers. It really has only reached $5.00 a gal in a few places. Right now it is still under $4.00 in NJ but we tend to be cheaper than the rest of the country. Also remember you are talking Imperial gallon vs. US gallon. It's good for us. Maybe the country will drive less and go out and buy one of those nice cars like Europeans drive that get 35-50 miles to a gallon. It's better for the globe.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Sorry Minnie to sound off about gas prices on your thread.
Geez-Louise, been wondering where you have been and there you are flat out on the floor. No wonder you haven't been posting. Have they found out what is making you pass out? That's scary.
Are you certain you didn't break your nose? With all the marvelous colors, it almost sounds like you may have. Did they check it Wait to you go from red and purple, to yellow and green. It's great fun. As you can tell, I have whacked mine a few times, even needed a rhinoplasty to put it back together.
Oh well, here's hoping you are feeling better and as Dave says, time for the helmet.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Cookey,
Thanks for letting us know how grateful we should be that we live in the USA and are ONLY paying $4.00 on the East Coast and $5.00 on the West Coast. I don't think I would want to live in Venezuela where the gas is about 18 cents per gallon.
Gary,
Nice to see that you have picked up your Govenor's accent. Those of us that live on the East Coast and listen to Leno, are aware of Arnold's pronunciation of your great state. I'm glad I don't drink organic milk.
Minnie,
As always, you are in my prayers. I'm still counting on meeting you when you are up to it.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | It is now over the $4 mark and who cares how much they pay for gasoline in other countries. The States that make up the US are as big or bigger than most countrys and we have family scattered over all 50.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | Dear Minnie
I am sorry that you have been having such a tough time. I think of you often.
Wonderful that you can celebrate your daughter's 16th and be there for her, your loving family, and for your OCF family.
Lots of love from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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