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[Mar. 12th, 2006|07:47 pm]

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Well. Dad has lung cancer. The PET scan also shows it may have spread to an area of the tongue. (ack, ewww) He is scheduled to consult with the specialist on the 23rd... I think brother is taking him - he is better behaved with brother and listens to him. I feel so bad for him... Dad is afraid of pain, needles and pretty much deals with anything bad by just avoiding it.

The oldest nephew called him today. The kid has been out of jail for weeks and made no attempt to call or just send a card to say 'I know you worry about me - just wanted you to know I'm okay' but then for the 3 months he was under house arrest across town he called the old man once. Dad told sister yesterday so she must have told sister-in-law which prompted the call, since none of the kids call or visit their grandfather (they all are within 10 miles of him) because he will not disown/turn on their father.

I need a new job and to get the hell out of town. Dad is the only one keeping me here and at his age and with cancer...

So, where would a good place to move to be? Let's play 'anywhere but here?'

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firehorse
2006-03-13 02:26 am (UTC)

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Do I remember that your in finance somehow? An accountant or something? You can come to VA and be my accountant. I'll trade you massage for bookkeeping. *g*

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firehorse
2006-03-13 02:28 am (UTC)

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Sorry, I hit the post button too fast. I meant to add that I'm sorry to hear about your dad. *hugs*

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wordsmithslash
2006-03-13 10:06 am (UTC)

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Thanks -- Virginia Beach would be tempting - all those buff miltary men. I just got my masters in human resource management- but mostly I move paper from one pile to another so I figure I can do that anywhere

Glad you're back on line - hope the move wasn't too tramatic.

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firehorse
2006-03-14 05:48 pm (UTC)

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Buff military men are the best part! *g*

I'm not actually online, or moved. In fact, the computer gets packed tonight. I've just been busy as all get-out and staying offline. We move end of this week. *g*

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ladynero
2006-03-13 03:07 am (UTC)

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*shrugs* You might be able to find something in Central Ohio... dunno where you are currently but since you're asking for suggestions, that's mine. *grins*

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wordsmithslash
2006-03-13 10:08 am (UTC)

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I lived in Columbus for a little over a year it was nice. I'm in Pittsburgh so Ohio isn't much of a stretch... it does have the advanage of being anywhere but here. Thanks.

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nephir
2006-03-13 03:45 am (UTC)

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*dang* Sorry to hear that sweetie. You are in my thoughts.

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wordsmithslash
2006-03-13 10:10 am (UTC)

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Thank you.

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hel_
2006-04-25 11:18 pm (UTC)

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I moved to Buffalo a little over a year ago and am still loving it. Fell free to stop by if you're ever in the area.

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