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Title: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Lucinda on January 02, 2007, 09:47:38 PM
Well, the time has come....I am in RichardMEL's neck of the woods on business so we are going to meet up this afternoon for a  :wine;

I'll drop in later and let you know how it went.   

Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Epoman on January 02, 2007, 09:50:52 PM
Well, the time has come....I am in RichardMEL's neck of the woods on business so we are going to meet up this afternoon for a  :wine;

I'll drop in later and let you know how it went.   



 :o You better take PICS!  :thumbup;

 :pics;

- Epoman
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Sluff on January 03, 2007, 03:32:49 AM
Well, the time has come....I am in RichardMEL's neck of the woods on business so we are going to meet up this afternoon for a  :wine;

I'll drop in later and let you know how it went.   




BRILLIANT!!  Cool Please take pictures and post them that would be awesome.  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Lucinda on January 03, 2007, 01:03:33 PM
Well everyone,  RichardMEL is gorgeous.  He is such a nice guy and SINGLE girls.....

We are going to meet again soon and I know I am going to have my wrists slapped but no photos this time.  As some of you know, I am just out of hospital and I don't want my first posted pic to be of me looking on the pale and shabby side. I know....very vain....but the gorgeous RichardMEL understood.

I have to say, I didn't quite know how to take it when he looked straight through me.  He said I looked nothing like my photo on my work website....he said my skin was darker than he was expecting.  Hey, I am a typical Aussie - blonde, tan, blue eyes.  The pic he saw of me was probably taken in the dead of winter when the tan had faded. Anyhow, I had to do the uncomfortable introduction....

So RichardMEL seems very contented with his lot and very accepting of his situation.  Very cool.  It seemed to bother him a tad that I smiled so much but when you get to my age, you look younger when you smile and much older when you frown so trust me, I smile a lot.  Didn't want everyone thinking he was out for a drink with his mother. LOL.

Anyhow, pictures next time, I promise. 
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Sluff on January 03, 2007, 01:54:22 PM
Thanks for the update and It's great that you both had a good ( first)meeting.  >:D Just teasing about the (first).
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Joe Paul on January 03, 2007, 01:56:03 PM
DUDE!  :thumbup;
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Sara on January 03, 2007, 04:11:55 PM
I know I am going to have my wrists slapped but no photos this time. 

Hmm, more like a spanking in store for you both!   >:D  I'm glad you 2 got to meet up!   :thumbup;
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: goofynina on January 03, 2007, 05:39:33 PM
Wow,  Epoman, do you see this, you are bringing people together all over the world,  i am honored to be your friend ;)
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on January 03, 2007, 08:32:08 PM
This is so neat.
How wonderful that you 2 got to meet.
who would have ever thought that kidney disease would bring with it so many new friends?
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: kitkatz on January 03, 2007, 08:45:11 PM
When I get to Australia we are going to party-hardy!
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: RichardMEL on January 04, 2007, 03:01:20 AM
Sorry it's taken me a while but here I am with my half of the story :)

Yes, Lucinda is as lovely in person as she is in cyberspace... even if I was a bit surprised by how tanned she was because she kept complaining she was so pale! :)

We had a lovely dinner and lots of talking and it was lovely to spend time getting to know her better.

Sorry no pictures... I honestly didn't take my camera, and we decided a phone cam wasn't acceptable..

next time!
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Bear on January 04, 2007, 05:35:24 PM
Which particular "neck of the woods" are you pair ??
I'm between Bris & the Goldie, so if anyone's up here any time.....    ;D
I've managed one 'meet-up' with a fellow Ozzie dialyser, so far....
I haven't been on here too much recently, mainly due to my on-going "adventures in dialysis".
My new fistula (right fore-arm) is scheduled for Jan 8th, so I'm into hospital on Sunday to get a
dialysis session in the day before the op.
Fingers x'd for me everyone !!!  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Sluff on January 04, 2007, 05:52:50 PM
Which particular "neck of the woods" are you pair ??
I'm between Bris & the Goldie, so if anyone's up here any time.....    ;D
I've managed one 'meet-up' with a fellow Ozzie dialyser, so far....
I haven't been on here too much recently, mainly due to my on-going "adventures in dialysis".
My new fistula (right fore-arm) is scheduled for Jan 8th, so I'm into hospital on Sunday to get a
dialysis session in the day before the op.
Fingers x'd for me everyone !!!  :2thumbsup;


Bear good luck i hope things smoothen out for you a bit.
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: RichardMEL on January 04, 2007, 10:33:11 PM
Good luck bear!!!

Lucinda is in Sydney and I am in Melbourne....
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: nextnoel on January 05, 2007, 05:58:59 AM
Lucinda & RichardMel, it's so great you two got together!  I'm smiling just imagining how much fun it was.


My new fistula (right fore-arm) is scheduled for Jan 8th, so I'm into hospital on Sunday to get a
dialysis session in the day before the op.
Bear, my prayers and good thoughts are with you!
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Epoman on January 05, 2007, 06:43:01 AM
Which particular "neck of the woods" are you pair ??
I'm between Bris & the Goldie, so if anyone's up here any time.....    ;D
I've managed one 'meet-up' with a fellow Ozzie dialyser, so far....
I haven't been on here too much recently, mainly due to my on-going "adventures in dialysis".
My new fistula (right fore-arm) is scheduled for Jan 8th, so I'm into hospital on Sunday to get a
dialysis session in the day before the op.
Fingers x'd for me everyone !!!  :2thumbsup;

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed bear, good luck and I hope you are back "Home" dialyzing again soon.  :thumbup; It's good to see you posting again. Welcome back again.  ;)

- Epoman
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: mallory on January 05, 2007, 02:54:33 PM
I think that's great, Lucinda and RichardMEL.  It would be so fun to meet the people from IHD.  I've always wanted to go to Australia, now I have another reason to go there, to meet all of you!

Best of luck to you, Bear, we'll be thinking of you!
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: charee on January 05, 2007, 02:57:00 PM
Which particular "neck of the woods" are you pair ??
I'm between Bris & the Goldie, so if anyone's up here any time.....    ;D
I've managed one 'meet-up' with a fellow Ozzie dialyser, so far....
I haven't been on here too much recently, mainly due to my on-going "adventures in dialysis".
My new fistula (right fore-arm) is scheduled for Jan 8th, so I'm into hospital on Sunday to get a
dialysis session in the day before the op.
Fingers x'd for me everyone !!!  :2thumbsup;
Hope all went well keep us posted  ;D
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Amanda From OZ on January 05, 2007, 03:15:09 PM
wow congrats. on the meet.  :clap; :clap;

Charee we both attend the same hospital unit. We should have a meet also!

are u still at RPA?
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: charee on January 05, 2007, 04:00:36 PM
wow congrats. on the meet.  :clap; :clap;

Charee we both attend the same hospital unit. We should have a meet also!

are u still at RPA?
I will be there sometime soon I haven't started dialysis yet but are not far off I could start tomorrow if i wanted to but have been putting it off .I had blood test this week and if they are stable i will keep putting it off! but if there is a change i will have to go to Sydney.(I think i will be at Concord Dame Edith Walker Hospital) I currently have 9% function and feel OK .  I am going to do home training so i will be there from 6 to 12 weeks depending on how quick hubby and i learn .So when i get there I'd love to meet up . I'll keep you posted :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Amanda From OZ on January 05, 2007, 05:00:22 PM
Damn Edith walker have the most amazing nurses, i love them. I'm sure you will like it also.

good luck with the test results. let us know how they go.  :cuddle;


Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Lucinda on January 06, 2007, 12:56:02 PM
Hey Charee and Amanda,

I am in Sydney also, so let me know when you are here Charee and we should all meet up.  I am going on my belated honeymoon next week to the Maldives and then I will probably be starting when I get home but I am doing my training at the dialysis clinic in Darling Point. 
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Joe Paul on January 06, 2007, 01:15:34 PM
Does OZ still need mechanics? Maybe Joe Paul could be of some use to someone down under...I have all my OWN TOOLS too! All Id need is a ticket and some dialysis, let me know   :grouphug;
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: charee on January 06, 2007, 04:39:55 PM
Hey Charee and Amanda,

I am in Sydney also, so let me know when you are here Charee and we should all meet up.  I am going on my belated honeymoon next week to the Maldives and then I will probably be starting when I get home but I am doing my training at the dialysis clinic in Darling Point. 


Sounds good .Love to meet up with you and Amanda .Have fun on your honeymoon it sounds great !
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: kitkatz on January 06, 2007, 05:41:27 PM
Does Australia need special education teachers?
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Rerun on January 06, 2007, 10:46:31 PM
Sounds like it................ :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Title: Re: Move over Epo and Goofy, we can do it downunder as well!!
Post by: Lucinda on January 07, 2007, 01:17:39 PM
Now be nice Rerun!!!!   But you could be right!!!! :2thumbsup;