pop out of this building to go to an appointment it's 42 degrees out there and rising, (and I don't mean fahrenheit): I hope you both enjoy it. I've booked a break on the coast for the weekend in the middle of the cycle, I hope we manage to enjoy it too - but I didn't book the cheapo non-refundable deal like I always used to. I know what it's like to be with someone who looks so physically rough though; I e-mailed the oncologist with my concerns late last week (unbeknownst to husband, yes I know that's unethical but I was desperate) and his reply was ... realistic.  So that's why Thursday is looming rather. I shall think of you both in your helicopter, and probably be pleased I'm not in there too - way too scary for me - and think of Russ and Jan enjoying the English summer as she gets past the chemo side effects, and hold on to the good things we all have. Jan's still too soon after the last IV to be very positive. Constantly tired is still her main feeling. If the previous five are any guide she'll brighten up during tomorrow. Jan has always had an allergy to sunlight (I think she must have some vampire blood in her family). Usually she's ok with a daily application of P20  (when we are on tropical holidays or for whichever week-end summer comes to England!). With the chemo she's taking extra care to