I'm more than 5 yr out from bone marrow transplant. See other blog for the rest

Thursday, January 3, 2008

The new year

This image is just under 14 months from left to right what a year its been!

I thought of doing a Christmas/Newyear letter but my blogg has been that kind of chronical all year long ...want to know what went on?..... just dig through the archives.  To hit a few highlights....... 
look at March 17th for the report on my actual transplant on March 16th and March 30 for the report on my return from the land of the Neutrapenic. It was reall interesting reading back a bit! I had some much help through that time. I am really blessed. 

We usually take down chrisy decos on Ephiany... Jan 6th.. but I've just this minute decided that I'm going to change the Blog today.  There hows that?...Maybe a bit busy but I'm going to let it go for a bit to see if it grows on me.

I had a signing lesson yesterday! Well I got Lisa to coach me to learn a song that we want to introduce to the Acoustic nights (first sunday each month at Z-Pac. Our neighbors Doug and Christine told us about it and we went at the beginning of December and loved it so are going back this Sunday. Gene performed first visit! he's a very accomplished guitarist now.  Anyway Bluey and I are going to get more involved and she's learning the concertina.  I'm learning the bodhran and the ukelele. This song I wanted to learn is a closing song from the Calgary Folk Club and we thought this local group might like it. You can google it and learn it as well then we can all have a good sing. its Called Let Union Be.

Bluey is at work all day, sigh. Its a little quiet around here when she's away. 

Lynn & Peg Sykped us from two dog ridge this morning and gave us a video tour of the lounge room. We saw snow out the window and that just fine. We like it 12,000 miles away!

count down to Brenda coming!!!!! She gets here on Australia Day jan 26th. those of you within  driving distance should think about joining us on the hill for the 4th or 5th annual Party. its a very eclectic affair but we think we are moving it into the afternoon evening this year as everyone stays all day anyway. More details to follow. 

more later
Chris

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Chris,

I don't believe you got my comment yesterday as I did not have an account. Looking at your Let Union Be, reminded me of CKUA. If you want to stay in touch with your Alberta roots, try lisening to www.ckua.com. We listen to it for hours everday. I have it playing now as background when I work. Our favourite show is the Celtic Hour from 5:00 PMT to 7:00 PM PMT. We have sponsored an hour of the program so I will let you know when it is on. My sister says hi.

Cheers!

Your bowling buddy

Dr. John said...

Chris: I like the new blog format and colors...one vote.

I've learned a bit of AmerSignLang...was surprised when I discovered that the Brits sign language is different. Both deaf populations can read and write English, but they can't sign to each other! I'm guessing Australian sign is same as British?

Well, middle of the work day for me, so back to it. Take care and best wishes for 2008.

Anonymous said...

Thanks john, i'll find out about Aussie signning
Chris

Regs said...

UNCLE CHRIS!
guess what?! I could never remember what my blog account was so I could never comment on your posts but now I got one AND I started a blog! Just thought I would let you know!

Brenda P said...

Five more sleeps!