I went with Bobbie to her doctor appointment today to review the results of her biopsy tests on the lymphnodes that she had removed last Tuesday. Of the 23 nodes removed in the surgery, all 23 came back negative - aka free o' cancer! What a HUGE relief! I could have fallen asleep immediately afterward as it felt like an enormous weight had been lifted from me and I was just exhausted from the stressful waiting over the last few weeks.
We're not *completely* in the clear yet, but this was a BIG bump to get over. She has an appointment on Friday to find out what the next steps are, but I think that they are more maintenance and prevention than aggressive treatment that may have followed if these came back positive. We will just have to wait and see.
As for the store move, thanks to our group of volunteers, we got everything moved over to the new location and now it is just a matter of putting it where we want it there. Not that that is a simple task, but it is much less in size and scope than the overall moving of the stuff from point A to point B and all the painting and preparation work beforehand. So, we're off and running there. We're set to open in the new place tomorrow with out grand opening on Saturday, June 3rd. So, come and check it out if you can.
The new address is:
All Fun & Games
205D Colonades Place
Cary, NC 27511
919.233.7727
In Waverly Place Shopping Center right across from Rudino's and Red Hot & Blue
May 31, 2006
May 28, 2006
Days Passing
Sorry about the gap between entries. The last few weeks have been occupied by a drama about which I have been compelled to write, but reluctant. I maintain that reluctance as it is not a pleasant topic and I shall merely mention it in passing here so that those readers that are unaware will hopefully understand my lack of posting.
My wife was diagnosed with melanoma (skin cancer) several weeks ago following the removal of a small mole near her jawline and ear. Since then, she has had 2 outpatient procedures and an operation to have the surrounding tissue and all of the lymphnodes in the right side of her neck removed. We are still awaiting the biopsy of the most recent operation and won't know anything more until Wednesday of this week at the earliest. So, I will not go into anymore detail than that for now. Suffice it to say, that it has been a mental and emotional burden for both of us. However, she has maintained a very positive outlook through everything thus far and that has helped me to stay positive as well. We will simply have to wait and see what hand fate deals us.
On a more positive note, we received the keys to the new retail space last Wednesday. Can't remember if I've blogged about our store moving or not, but we will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week getting stuff (fixtures & product) moved over to open on Thursday. Our grand opening is on Saturday, June 3rd with game demos, face painters and all kinds of stuff. Should be a good time. The new space is huge. Almost twice the size of our current spot. We have spent the bulk of the last few days painting and scraping up carpet glue. OK, to be fair, Bobbie and a set of volunteers have been doing all of that work while I have been doing some odds and ends around the house. As far as I'm concenred, this is her and Vivian's (business partner) show so I'm letting them direct it. It's looking really nice, plus it is helping Bobbie stay focused on something other than the issue mentioned earlier.
The only ugly part of that effort thus far has been that we discovered that the AC units are not working on the new place on Friday. A repair guy came out at the landlord's calling, but couldn't fix it and, thanks to the holiday weekend, nobody is available to even consider doing so until Tuesday at the earliest. Has it been ludicrous hot this weekend? Of course it has! Are they doing manual labor during the heat? Of course they are! We're under a time constraint, so there is no getting around it. However, everyone (our volunteer help) has been very good about it and stuff is still getting done. Now we're just hoping that they can actually fix the AC units on Tuesday (of which there are 2 and neither is working) - fingers crossed.
My wife was diagnosed with melanoma (skin cancer) several weeks ago following the removal of a small mole near her jawline and ear. Since then, she has had 2 outpatient procedures and an operation to have the surrounding tissue and all of the lymphnodes in the right side of her neck removed. We are still awaiting the biopsy of the most recent operation and won't know anything more until Wednesday of this week at the earliest. So, I will not go into anymore detail than that for now. Suffice it to say, that it has been a mental and emotional burden for both of us. However, she has maintained a very positive outlook through everything thus far and that has helped me to stay positive as well. We will simply have to wait and see what hand fate deals us.
On a more positive note, we received the keys to the new retail space last Wednesday. Can't remember if I've blogged about our store moving or not, but we will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week getting stuff (fixtures & product) moved over to open on Thursday. Our grand opening is on Saturday, June 3rd with game demos, face painters and all kinds of stuff. Should be a good time. The new space is huge. Almost twice the size of our current spot. We have spent the bulk of the last few days painting and scraping up carpet glue. OK, to be fair, Bobbie and a set of volunteers have been doing all of that work while I have been doing some odds and ends around the house. As far as I'm concenred, this is her and Vivian's (business partner) show so I'm letting them direct it. It's looking really nice, plus it is helping Bobbie stay focused on something other than the issue mentioned earlier.
The only ugly part of that effort thus far has been that we discovered that the AC units are not working on the new place on Friday. A repair guy came out at the landlord's calling, but couldn't fix it and, thanks to the holiday weekend, nobody is available to even consider doing so until Tuesday at the earliest. Has it been ludicrous hot this weekend? Of course it has! Are they doing manual labor during the heat? Of course they are! We're under a time constraint, so there is no getting around it. However, everyone (our volunteer help) has been very good about it and stuff is still getting done. Now we're just hoping that they can actually fix the AC units on Tuesday (of which there are 2 and neither is working) - fingers crossed.
May 10, 2006
The Top Ten Weirdest, Creepiest, Freakiest Children's Television Shows
I watch a pretty decent chunk of TV with Killian. As he is not yet two, the particular group of shows that grab his attention is pretty limited. As a result, seeing the same episodes time after time is painful to me. So, I try to get him some variety where I can. I've seen the majority of the shows on this list, and I'd have to say that this guy does a pretty good job of pegging them all for the oddities. Number three is the one I find most painful from personal experience and absolutely cannot watch. I haven't pained myself with numbers two and nine and I haven't yet given number seven a viewing, though it has potential. Of those listed, numbers one, eight and five (five is just strange) are my favorites. Killian's favorites are apparently eight and ten.
May 08, 2006
Fry Daddy
Fried foods. The virtual elimination of them from my diet thereof. This shall be the key to weight loss and cholesterol control for me.
At least I'm hoping so. In addition, the doc is suggesting fish oil (which I am taking, but blech!) and exercise (this I *need* to invoke in some fashion as well).
At least I'm hoping so. In addition, the doc is suggesting fish oil (which I am taking, but blech!) and exercise (this I *need* to invoke in some fashion as well).
May 07, 2006
May 05, 2006
Surprises
This officially makes for one very unpleasant surprise.
And to offset that unpleasantry, here is a pleasant surprise.
And to offset that unpleasantry, here is a pleasant surprise.
May 01, 2006
Tech Pranks
I have actually performed the Freeze Frame prank and it was well worth the effort. Good stuff and a good way to take advantage of an employee failing to secure their workstation.
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