While on duck boat tour, we were able to tour all around the City. Notice refection in glass building of other tall buildings.

 

 

 

 

I had never seen this type of bike. A 7 passenger smile machine. Check out www.bostonpedalparty.com for more information.

 

Matt was in his glory explaining to Barry this engine. This is what Matt does for a living, works for GE.

 

 

 

 

As we walked to the Museum, we watched the Duck Boats in action from the bridge. We later took a ride on one of them. Pretty cool.

 

 

 

 

More subway station pictures. I felt I needed to wash my hands good after being down there.

 

 

 

 

Wendy, Tommy and Matt arrived just as it started to rain. We then decided to take the subway to Museum of Science. This was another treat for Tim.

 

 

 

 

Quincy Market is full of shops and places to eat. It continues to grow in size. No vehicle traffice in this area, making it nice to walk around.

 

 

 

 

While we were waiting for Matt and his family to arrive, we had a chance to walkaround Quincy Market.

 

 

Chemo returns today

My appt. for blood work and dr. appt was at 9:20 a.m. I didn't get through the treatment until 2 p.m. A long day after a long and busy day yesterday. My blood tests are in the reference range which is perfect. No low levels, one was even a bit better than last test. Dr. G. gave me antibiotic cream for my zits on my head. Unfortunately it applies as a cream but leaves the wet look on the head. Not attractive. And it's best to have it uncovered for the air. But vanity is not a top concern for me. I did take a cat nap or two while there since they have limited channels and the benadryl was getting to me. Today I was given Taxol and Avastin as the drugs of choice.

Right after the appt. I went and picked up the mail at Post Office that had been held, and then went to drugstore for my prescription to be filled. Couldn't wait for that. Had a hot dog that Barry cooked for lunch and lied down. Only slept for about an hr. since phone call woke me up.

This afternoon my head is extremely cluttered/not focused. Even when you feel good and come back from vacation it's hard to sort out things, get up to date with laundry and mail to name a couple of things. Barry cooked some boneless chicken breasts on grill for dinner. They were so good. I have to just take it one step at a time, not think everything has to be done today. Was thankful that Tim did unload the dishwasher while I was gone this a.m. Every little thing helps.

But am pleased to announce that I have no nausea at all. Very blessed.

We did decide that we won't travel to Michigan this next week. Too much, and you never know exactly how a treatment will go. Just a bit too much to handle right now. Barry has said that there is lots to do around the house.

When I get more focused I will post pictures. It truly was a great vacation. Nothing beats time spent with family.

Off to Amish country today-Updated at 10:30 p.m.

Well, have been so busy that I didn't have time to blog. Shame on me.

Yesterday, the 3 of us drove into Boston to meet up with Barry's brother Matt, his wife Wendy and son Tommy. We met at Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall. Lots of stores, and lots of food. We ate lunch at the indoor food market.

Afterwards we took the subway a couple of stops to the Museum of Science. We let the boys (cousins) take off and enjoy the museum themselves. They had a blast. Came back with story of seeing a movie on childbirth. That grossed them out a bit. Us adults took our time and viewed some exhibits. Mostly it was nice being with family and just chatting.

Since the duck boats were right outside the door, we took an 80 minute tour of Boston and the Charles River. They are from WWII, go on land and water. I took lots of pictures of skyscrapers. Will post eventually on the blog.

We then went out to dinner at a Mexican restaurant. And no, I didn't have seafood.
Left Boston at about 7:30 p.m. A full day and a day I will remember a long time.
Thanks to my father, we drove his car into the city. Didn't want to take a chance with not being able to fit it into a parking garage.

Logged onto my work email last night and learned that my co-worker at my job is moving back to her home state Wisconsin. I'm truly going to miss her. Have known her for just a short time but I felt such a good connection. I wish her well, as she will be moving back "home" to where her family is.

Today, we leave to go home. In about an hr. or so. A long trip ahead, hoping for safe and uneventful day. Take care.

Tomorrow, CHEMO for me. Have lots of zits on my head and will be looking forward to some meds for them. Very itchy and ugly.

10:30 p.m. After 12 hrs. on the road, we are home. While at a rest area for sub sandwiches, I noticed another bald woman wearing a baseball type cap. Couldn't resist talking to her. I told her I liked her "hair do" and she said that we must have same stylist: chemo for me, radiation for her. She has had 3 types of cancer, most recently she is dealing with brain cancer and being treated with radiation. She was with her husband and seemed to be only in her 30s. Spoke only for a short while, but we both wished each other strength in dealing with the cancers. All it takes is a Hi to meet somenone. Have chemo tomorrow a.m. And depending on how I am feeling, we may head off to Michigan for a few days to explore unseen territory on Saturday.

Night..

Maureen and I in the backyard.

 

Relaxing on Cape Cod

 

Mom after she enjoyed some pizza.

 

This was an official lighthouse boat. Guarded the Nantucket shoals. Now is owned privately.

 

One of the many types of boats I saw today.

 

I enjoyed the scenery of ships going through the Canal as the boys rode their bikes.

 

This is the Sagamore bridge. The other bridge that leads to the Cape is the Bourne Bridge.

 

Tim did not want me take his picture, so this is the end result. Another great day on Cape Cod.

 

Tim helped Pa with his sprinkler system for the garden.