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  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    I've been working on it.

    EZ Pass only takes a picture if there is a violation. Since I reported it today, the prior trips were not in violation. If they try to use it in the future, a pic will be taken.

    The guy that had his STi stolen Friday found activity on his account as well. Mine and his were within a couple of exits of each other.

    -Dennis
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    Thanks for the words of encouragement....
    We got the results from Susan's biopsy; there is bad news and good news.
    First, the biopsy came back positive; we spent the weekend in dread of htis morning's appointment with the doctor to find out the depth of the damage.
    The good news: the first thing the doctor said was that it looks very encouraging; the size looks to be under 2 cm and it is coming out next Thursday morning on an outpatient basis; it takes only an hour and she goes home; this is truly amazing when you think of how breast cancer was handled not that long ago. Radiation therapy will follow Mon-Fri for six weeks; this is due to the low dosage of the radiation. The last thing the doctor said to us was..."we'll have you as good as new in those 6 weeks". Her mom is also a cancer survivor. Needless to say, we were greatly relieved. This evening, Michael will find out; we had delayed telling him for 2 reasons: 1) we wanted as much inforamtion as possible and 2) he had a math test this morning.
    Anyway, we can breath a bit easier..
    Dennis, sorry to hear about the theft; that sucks bigtime...seems to be an epidemic in your area.
    Susan's car got a new alternator this morning; the battery and brake lights have been coming on sporadiccally at the same time...all fixed.

    I will keep you folks informed as things progress.
    Thanks for being buddies.
    Serge
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Serge,

    Hang in there. I am sure everything will work out for Susan and you.

    Mark
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    I know what those weekends are like. Hope it all goes well; it sounds like the doc had encouraging news, and that's a very good start.

    Craig
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    Good luck and hope she has a speedy recovery.

    -Dennis
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    I'm so sorry about the bad news, but at least the good news is very encouraging. I'm sure all the ultra-beneficial, healing vibes from the Crew will help.

    Stay strong and upbeat!
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Hang in there Serge, and wishing Susan a speedy recovery :)

    -Dave
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    My step-aunt has the same thing, in fact my cousin and my step-mom are in Ecuador right now. They were going to remove the malignant tumor today, actually.

    I hope hers is also small, and recovery, quick.

    On a lighter note, I had a telephone interview with someone from the NY Times, and they want to send a photographer to my house to take my picture. Dunno, but my wife says that's a big deal, if they pay a professional to do a photo shoot, it may even be a cover story.

    We'll see how it pans out...

    -juice
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Shall we all just so happen to decide to pay Juice a visit that day? ;-)

    -Dave
  • rangerron7rangerron7 Member Posts: 317
    Wishing you and Susan all the best.
    Ron
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Cool, they did hire a pro, he's coming tomorrow to take a pic of Lucky and our family. We'll probably have all four of us posing in front of her.

    I have to wash it tonight! :-)

    This is for the "Cars" special section that comes out once a year, for October 27th.

    -juice
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    Re: NY Times photo shoot: Is this something pertaining to the Subaru Crew, or just because you're such a photogenic good-lookin' guy? ;-)

    Do I know how to suck up, or what?

    Edit: Saw your post after I posted this. That's great! I'll tell Sylvia. I'm sure she will want upper management to know we have a celebrity in the Town Hall!
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    It started with Edmunds.com putting me in touch with them for a telephone interview.

    My wife is in PR, and she's given me a crash course in media training. For example, speak in sound bites, generally try to be easy to quote, speak clearly, etc.

    I guess they liked my interview, they want an old photo of the 626, and to come take a photo of our new Legacy. She wants us to look like we're having fun. Maybe I'll stick the kids out the mooonroof or something, LOL.

    OK, Bob, now the pressure's on you, given our friendly rivalry, to get quoted/published again. ;-)

    -juice
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    good luck to you both.
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Karen- Juice photogenic? You've obviously not seen him :(o)

    -Frank P.
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Our thoughts (and the Edmunds 'force') are with you. Do well...

    Steve
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Too bad it's tomorrow, else I'd ask Patti to subsitute the Legacy with a loaner STi for a day...

    -juice
  • jimmyp1jimmyp1 Member Posts: 640
    is gorgeous with those turbo wheels! :) No substitution needed!

    Jim
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    sending you and susan all the positive energy I can muster ...
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I thought about that - those rims will be immortalized! ;-)

    -juice
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    juice,

    NYT? That's certainly exciting! I'll have to remember to buy that issue.

    Hey, maybe SOA would be willing to give you a free detailing to look good for the photo shoot. Just make sure they don't get carnauba wax in your eyes. ;-D

    Ken
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I'll play it safe and just wash her thoroughly. And maybe a light wax. OK, a full detail, I'm OCD, I can't help it.

    Where's Ross?! ;-)

    -juice
  • jlemolejlemole Member Posts: 345
    Serge: Best wishes to Susan and you at this difficult time.

    Dennis: I would not be surprised if you get a picture back from EZ-Pass with your car in it. I sense that WRX's are being stolen more for joyrides than chopshops.

    Juice: Congrats on your big photo-op. Now go do us proud!

    Jon
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    juice,

    You missed my punch line! Perhaps I should have wrote "don't let them Armor-All your sneakers".

    Ken
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Keep your chin up. :)

    Bob
  • jimmyp1jimmyp1 Member Posts: 640
    we will be thinking about you and yours down here in Texas. If I might also take a moment to gather some kind thoughts toward Texas. As I've alluded to several times, my son has Cystic Fibrosis, and he was just admitted to the hospital for the first time a few minutes ago. He's 17 months old and hasn't been able to kick a persistant infection in his airway even after two rounds of antibiotics. So, although he's completely asymptomatic, this particular infection is scary enough to CF kids, that the doctors want to do 14 days of heavy duty IV antibiotics. He will be in for 3-5 days while they sort out the medicine levels and then he can come home with a dosing machine for the remainder. We need good thoughts, my wife and I are fairly freaked out, mainly by the thoughts of "what happens after this"? Thanks for your time.

    Jim
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    I hope Susan is okay. We went through the breast cancer scare with mum a couple of times when she had lumps removed. Happilly on each occassion, they were non malignant but the stress for all concerned was a bit much. The only upside was that collectively the family lost weight with the worry.

    Thinking of you and Susan.

    Cheers

    Graham
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    CF is no fun. One of my daughter's friends has it as do his two brothers. Poor parents look permanently fraught.

    The stress on parents of chronically ill children is constant with increased peaks when crises develop. Tamsin is a fragile asthmatic and I became quite skilled in rush trips to hospital in the middle of the night. One memorable night, when she was about the same age as your little one, had me driving 25 miles across black ice in rural England at midnight with the kid apprently breathing her last next to me.

    Inevitably, having got her to the hospital, the kid came good. She then proceeded to entertain the nurses with a floor show until dawn. My wife was unimpressed as she switched from concern for the very ill kid to wanting to discipline her.

    Hope the drugs do the trick

    Cheers

    Graham
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    best wishes to you and your loved ones! My heart goes out to you.
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    Serge and Jim: sending lots of good thoughts your way.

    Dennis: still sending good thoughts your way. Can you please e-mail me your cell phone number? I tried calling you last night using the number I have for you and got a voice mailbox that wasn't yours.

    Ed
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Our thoughts Prayers and best wishs to all of you.

      Cheers Pat.
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    Lots of good thoughts for you and your little one ... working in special education I have had some experience with some 'fragile' children ... while they are such delightful children with some special quality that you can't imagine being without .. it is SOOOOO difficult on families ...

    and a few thoughts (but directed toward Texas again and not here with me) .. my oldest daughter was to go in about 6 this evening to be induced to give birth to her third child - and our first granddaughter ... so I'm waiting to 'hear' ..

    Brenda
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,399
    My prayers to you and your families. May we all rejoice to successful outcomes.

    Jim
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    My prayers and healing thoughts going out to your son. My daughter was born with a congenital heart defect so I can fully sympathize with you and your wife. It is frightening thinking of what the future may hold. I know this sounds cliche, but living for the moment and cherishing each day helps.
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    As always, this crew sticks together thru thick and thin, and it is a very comforting thought.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I did miss that, Ken. The photographer is coming at 5:30 pm today, I bet my daughter's hair gets done up, just hopefully not with Armor All! ;-)

    Jim: I'm sure the docs are taking every precaution possible. Let's hope they kick this thing ASAP.

    First granddaughter? Congrats, Brenda. You gotta give us the specs when she's born.

    Figures a car guy would use a term like "specs" for birth weight and height, LOL.

    -juice
  • rangerron7rangerron7 Member Posts: 317
    My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
    Ron
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Not really. However, on the same subject, I did recently submit a letter to Automobile magazine regarding Robert Cumberford's critique of the B11S. Have no idea as to whether it will get published. I guess I'll find out next month...

    BTW, congrats on the NY Times interview! :)

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I was just poking fun.

    I'd write more but I have car wax I gotta rinse out of my eyes. ;-)

    -juice
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Will keep your families in my thoughts and prayers.

    Craig
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Jim,

    All good thoughts and wishes to you and your family.

    Mark
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    I can only imagine what anguish you are going thru today. Our love and strength to you and the family.

    Steve
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Announcing a new twist on the Crew's Baby Prediction game.

    As many of you know, we are a full "9 months pregnant" in our bid to adopt our second child from China. We should have the full package in our hands (all the information about her) within a few days, and be on our way within a few weeks. We expressed a preference of up to 24 months old, but toddlers seem to be the most available and often referred to adoptive parents. And she could be almost anywhere in a very large country.

    Crew, your mission is to guess the age and nearest major city for us to fly into! So get out your globe and learn some geography. Closest member wins a beer....

    Steve
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Vladivostock, Russia, only because I love the name of that city.

    Age? 4 years. My daughter's age. :-)

    Bet you can't wait 'til Gotcha Day.

    -juice
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Strong buzzer sound! - must be within China's borders.

    Emily would love a 4 year old to play with, but Beth wants an infant. I pushed for 24-30 months.

    Think younger on the guessing - maybe 12-15 months, but we really have no idea. My guess is no better than yours!

    Steve
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Steve,

    How exciting!

    My guess: Beijing, 30 months old.

    Good luck!

    Ken
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    I'm hoping for the best for the both of you. Hang in there -- the Crew's thinking of you.

    Ken
  • amsbearamsbear Member Posts: 147
    We've been discussing a second addition as well. We definitely want a sibling for Shane, and are getting more info from several different agencies.

    One of my nieces came from Anshan, so that's my guess along with 16 (one of my lucky/hockey numbers) months.

    Keep us posted,

    Alan
    98 OBW Ltd
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