IB14U2NV, if you don't care for this thread, there are thousands of others for you to enjoy. This is not just a travel message board, it's a community.

Godbless and Godspeed to your husband, you, and your family, CAPH. Try to remember that though it's a battle, it is treatable, and that in itself is a blessing. I'm going to find my Livestrong bracelet and wear it tomorrow for you!

I'm wearing one too, AHaugeto, and haven't taken it off for any reason since our daughter was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year, then my brother with CLL, and adding names as we go unfortunately.

CAPH52, you may be interested in the LiveStrong website...all sorts of good information, survivor stories, ways to be proactive--just one of many resources available to help you all through this. http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.jvK....CC7C/Home.htm

And a somewhat vicious "community" it is. I guess I'll take your advice P_M. Seems like the "community" on certain posts are not very inviting. Sorry to invade.

This is not a community. A community is too cultish. If it were a community, any topic would be fine, which it is not.

There do seem to be plenty of regulars here who seem to use this forum as a substitute for real, non-virtual relationships. Guess that's just a reality in today's internet age.

I do wish this site was more limited to actual travel questions. Oops, guess I'm not helping that cause . . .

Brian, IMO most posters here use Fodors in addition to their real life relationships. Most posters here have lifes that seem more fullfilling than a lot of people and have an abundance of care and thoughtfullness toward others, whether they have met them in person or not. And a lot of people here have met others here in person and have developed very strong friendships.

With so many things going on in the world that is so ugly and depressing I just can't relate as to how anyone can "complain" because a thread is started to give support to a poster and their family when they are going through a difficult time.

When I have gone on Boards I didn't like I just stopped going on them. And if I don't like a thread I don't read it.

I don't usually have time to read all the threads on Fodors, much less reply to them, but this one totally piqued my interest.

First of all I too wish you and your husband the best CAPH52. Know there are new therapies every day and never forget too that with God all things are possible.

In regards to those who think we Fodorites have no lives, or such little lives outside of cyberspace - seems to me a case of the *pot calling the kettle black*.
Why do you care?
If you don't like them don't read them.
As we travel down life's roads, one can never have too many friends, cyber or otherwise.
(is that travel enough related for you?)

I hadn't read about Mr Caph52's illness until this thread. I want to join the other well-wishers. I'll be thinking of your family as you slog through the treatments in the weeks ahead. I understand your husband has Hodgins lymphoma, which is one that is often responsive to treatment. That is a relief! I want to say, though that there are amazing new treatments for non-Hodgkins lymphoma now, and people should be aware of the great progress that is being made. My Mother was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma (type B) 2 1/2 years ago. She went through the chemo and is taking a newer medication called Rituxan periodically now and is in complete remission. This would not have been likely 10 years ago. Getting through the treatments can be rough at times, but the dark memories quickly fade as life blooms again.

And, back to travel, my Mom is currently in the air, returning to Chicago, after having attended our daughter's high school graduation this week in Washington. She had a lovely visit and particularly enjoyed going to the Jazz Alley, now one of our favorite nightspots in Seattle.

CAPH,

Best wishes to you and your family! Keeping this travel related - Lake Dillon is full and going over the spillway for the first time since 2001. Maybe a visit to Colorado is in order after treatment is completed. Good Luck!

IB14U2NV you must be a miserable person to be so put out by the good wishes sent to a fellow poster.

Oops, guess I'm not helping that cause . . .

What cause would that be?
to wish a person well, or to give an impression of being an unkind poster who was not forced to read or post on this thread?
I don't understand anyone who feels the need to make these unpleasant remarks when they can so easily move on.
IB14U2 is just an old poster with a new screen name..he is just as nasty as always, I see.

Complain if you must about threads on The Amazing Race, sports, recipes, wine -- but to complain on a thread that offers support to a member of our community who is dealing with serious illness is simply the height of heartlessness. You certainly are not one to envy, IB.

CAPH, all good thoughts to you: hope, strength, love, and enjoyment of every little thing.

I find it particularly amusing when posters try to educate others on the "rules" of Fodors. Here's a newsflash for ya . . . fodors is in control of this site! Yup, that's right. They can delete and stop threads as they feel necessary. No reason to tell others what they can or can't discuss - I think fodors is perfectly capable of making that call without the help of random individuals.

This board fosters such a wonderful group of caring, concerned and seemingly kind and intelligent people that I think it would be a shame for anyone to begrudge them the chance to offer kind words and encouragement to a frequent poster who is going through some personal difficulties. It's the relationships that have developed on this board that keep many of the posters coming back so frequently, I think, and, in turn, those posters provide a wealth of travel knowledge. I am hopeful that the Fodor's editors understand this. The existence of FFRR and What's Your Poison suggest that they do.

CAPH52: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, as well. The odds seem to be with your DH, and I am certain that you and he have many, many wonderful years and vacations ahead of you. And we look forward to hearing about them!

CAPH52, you and your DH BOTH sound like amazingly strong people, and I am certain that this combined strength will be invaluable in the challenges ahead. As I mentioned in last Friday's FFRR, just make sure that you are taking good care of yourself, which it appears you are doing by leaning on the fabulously supportive Fodors community. Hang in there!

IB14U2: Funny, there you are again. What was it you said on the "Fodors Posters New and Old" thread? I guess you had a hard time following your grandmother's advice again...