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« Reply #100 on: March 06, 2012, 07:54:16 PM »
I'm in along with Neil (if he's not sick) and my bestie Barb!!! yay!!!  :yahoo;


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« Reply #101 on: March 06, 2012, 07:57:28 PM »
I'd love to meet Neil!  And all friends are welcome!
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« Reply #102 on: March 23, 2012, 12:03:51 PM »
Okay so neil, barb, and I will be in St. Charles on Friday morning..so I need some activities to do on Friday/ Saturday!!! Any suggestions...Moosey (and anyone else who would like too :)  ) want to join us??

can't wait to meet you all!!

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Born with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
1995 - AV Fistula placed
Dec 7, 1999 cadaver transplant saved me from childhood dialysis!
10 transplant years = spleenectomy, gall bladder removed, liver biopsy, bone marrow aspiration.
July 27, 2010 Started dialysis for the first time ever.
June 21, 2011 2nd kidney nonrelated living donor
September 2013 Liver Cancer tumor.
October 2013 Ablation of liver tumor.
Now scans every 3 months to watch for new tumors.
Now Status 7 on the wait list for a liver.
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« Reply #103 on: March 23, 2012, 12:49:03 PM »
I'd love to join in on any activities you'd like to do on Friday and/or Saturday!  We have a bit of time to plan, so be thinking about what sort of things you'd like to do.
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« Reply #104 on: March 23, 2012, 01:38:44 PM »
I'm taking vacation on Friday so count me in too!
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« Reply #105 on: March 23, 2012, 01:51:49 PM »
If y'all would like, my house can be designated IHD par-tay central.  Everyone can meet up here on Friday, say around lunchtime, and we can all go out for lunch or something.  There are two parks within walking distance of my house, so we could even pick up some sandwiches and drinks and go have a picnic by the river...that would be cheap and cheerful.  And there are plenty of fun restaurants around for a casual lunch, or if the weather is bad, maybe we could have a movie afternoon or something.  I have Netflix, so I could order us some movies, and we could have snacks and movies at my house.  Geneva and St. Charles both have interesting little shops if y'all are in the mood for that sort of thing.
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« Reply #106 on: March 23, 2012, 03:12:48 PM »
I must be kept away from the yarn stores at all costs!!!    :bandance;
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« Reply #107 on: March 23, 2012, 04:41:00 PM »
I will be downtown Friday for morning doctor appointment, so f you plan to come to the City I can meet you at Navy Pier, Sears Tower , Hancock, Millenium Park.
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« Reply #108 on: March 24, 2012, 01:50:26 AM »
 :2thumbsup; Have fun! Take photos!  :pics;
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« Reply #109 on: March 25, 2012, 12:53:21 PM »
Friday sounds fun!
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« Reply #110 on: March 27, 2012, 09:13:49 AM »
Moosey what hotels are close to you?

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Born with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
1995 - AV Fistula placed
Dec 7, 1999 cadaver transplant saved me from childhood dialysis!
10 transplant years = spleenectomy, gall bladder removed, liver biopsy, bone marrow aspiration.
July 27, 2010 Started dialysis for the first time ever.
June 21, 2011 2nd kidney nonrelated living donor
September 2013 Liver Cancer tumor.
October 2013 Ablation of liver tumor.
Now scans every 3 months to watch for new tumors.
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« Reply #111 on: March 27, 2012, 10:27:09 AM »
Quote from: rsudock on March 27, 2012, 09:13:49 AM
Moosey what hotels are close to you?

xo,
R

There is a Holiday Inn Express within minutes of The Copper Fox
1600 East Main Street, St. Charles
630-584-5300

There is a Best Western right across the street from the Holiday Inn Express
1635 East Main Street, St. Charles
630-584-4550

If you'd like to go really upmarket, The Hotel Baker (a favourite of Al Capone's) is across the street and down a bit from The Copper Fox
100 West Main Street, St. Charles
630-584-2100/1-800-284-0110
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« Reply #112 on: March 27, 2012, 02:58:27 PM »
Moosemom, I thought you might have mentioned Pheasant Run Inn.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
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« Reply #113 on: March 27, 2012, 03:48:21 PM »
Quote from: Chris on March 27, 2012, 02:58:27 PM
Moosemom, I thought you might have mentioned Pheasant Run Inn.

That's a little bit further away from both my house and The Copper Fox.  But sure, if you want a resort environment, Pheasant Run is lovely, particularly if you want to play golf.
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« Reply #114 on: March 27, 2012, 03:59:20 PM »
If I play and win the lotto tonight, then we will have the meet there  :rofl;  Spare no expence!
 
I thought there was a Holiday Inn Express across the street from there, but it's been awhile since I was up there to remember right.
 
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #115 on: March 27, 2012, 04:11:37 PM »
Quote from: Chris on March 27, 2012, 03:59:20 PM
If I play and win the lotto tonight, then we will have the meet there  :rofl;  Spare no expence!
 
I thought there was a Holiday Inn Express across the street from there, but it's been awhile since I was up there to remember right.

I know where you are talking about; I think that is a Hilton Inn.  The Holiday Inn Express is a bit closer to the river.  There are plenty of places to stay in St. charles; I just picked the three places closest to the Copper Fox.
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« Reply #116 on: March 28, 2012, 02:18:22 PM »
I may be able to join up with you all on the Friday depending on how it is to be timed and where it will take place.
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« Reply #117 on: March 28, 2012, 07:04:05 PM »
Quote from: cattlekid on January 21, 2012, 12:28:45 PM
Hello all!

I decided to start a thread here about a potential meetup in Chicago in the spring so as not to continue to clutter up the Vegas 2012 thread. 

For those who might be interested, I wanted to get some thoughts as to location, timeframe, format etc. 

My initial thoughts were sometime in April when the weather is better (who am I kidding, it could still be snowing then). 

I am thinking of somewhere in downtown Chicago that would be relatively close to public transportation.  I know I hate driving into the city and paying for parking.

My thought was that we could gather somewhere that has a party room that we could have for an afternoon, rather than take up tables for an entire afternoon.  I'm sure we'll be chatty!

As far as the menu, I am thinking that each person would pay for themselves.  Depending on the place selected and the size of the group, we may either just order off the menu or have a preselected menu that we could choose from for a set price.   I know for larger groups, some places prefer to do it that way so they can better time the service. 

Thoughts?  Am I on the right track?  I'm all ears if someone has a better idea. 


Date has been set as April 29th, at the Copper Fox in St. Charles.  Time is 12:00 Noon.
Please RSVP by April 8th.
Website with menu and other info is copperfoxcafe.com


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Current list of attendees:

Cattlekid
Chris
Moosemom and hubby
CebuShan and hubby
Rsudock, Neil and Barb

Because I forgot what date this is.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #118 on: March 29, 2012, 04:35:23 PM »
I wanted to meet up with you all, but I got a call today, I may be FINALLY moving, if it goes through, I wont be able to. Rent + deposit = broke glm lol
THis summer though, I had planned on going in that general direction for a small vaca with my son, so if we do, ill make sure to plan ahead so we can maybe do a lunch then?
Have lots of fun!!
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« Reply #119 on: April 09, 2012, 07:33:17 AM »
So excited to see you all!!! Driving back from Florida now but planning Chicago trip later this week!!!
Xoxoxo
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1995 - AV Fistula placed
Dec 7, 1999 cadaver transplant saved me from childhood dialysis!
10 transplant years = spleenectomy, gall bladder removed, liver biopsy, bone marrow aspiration.
July 27, 2010 Started dialysis for the first time ever.
June 21, 2011 2nd kidney nonrelated living donor
September 2013 Liver Cancer tumor.
October 2013 Ablation of liver tumor.
Now scans every 3 months to watch for new tumors.
Now Status 7 on the wait list for a liver.
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« Reply #120 on: April 09, 2012, 09:44:11 AM »
Reservation has been made for 10 people on at 12:00 noon on Sunday, April 29th!    :yahoo;

If anyone is still interested that did not RSVP, we can certainly add on, just let me know! 

Looking forward to it!!   :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #121 on: April 09, 2012, 03:15:37 PM »
Hope I am not too late, put me down for 2.
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« Reply #122 on: April 09, 2012, 03:43:37 PM »
Not at all!  I will add you to the list!   :bandance;

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« Reply #123 on: April 09, 2012, 11:50:50 PM »
 :clap; I love that you'll get to meet!
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
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« Reply #124 on: April 14, 2012, 05:43:33 PM »
I still plan to go, just on a very low budget due to recent trip with unexpected expences.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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