Subject: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: GUEST,Ma Fazoo (Mrs. Gibson) Date: 21 Oct 04 - 08:46 PM 75 year old Jody Gibson, the "Cramky Yankee", has colon cancer. He's well on his way to complete recovery. He's already finished with his radiation and chemo-therapy. They haven't decided on how much surgery is indicated, The old guy refuses to be "sick". He's still playing golf and performing music. He is a very strong individual, both mentally and physically, and unless you are very close to him, you wouldn't notice that he gets tired a little quicker than he used to. He's just been promoted to "ROKU-DAN" (6th Degree Black Belt) in TRADITIONAL Shotokan Karate-Do by people who are not aware of his illness, and has also been designated a "karate master" by the Japan Karate Association. I'm proud as Hell of the old crank. Donna Gibson (Mrs. Jody Gibson) |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Sorcha Date: 21 Oct 04 - 09:15 PM Good on both of ya, Miz Jody! Keep hanging in there! I worry about Jody when he doesn't post for a while. |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Leadfingers Date: 21 Oct 04 - 09:19 PM Boogy On Down Baby - As I believe they say . Or even hang out in there !!! |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: katlaughing Date: 21 Oct 04 - 09:20 PM Good to know he is still so strong and such a fighter. Here's to all good wishes for a complete recovery! kat |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Ron Davies Date: 21 Oct 04 - 09:58 PM On the way to complete recovery----that's great! Hope to see him back here soon to join in the fun (and the fray). |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: CarolC Date: 21 Oct 04 - 10:10 PM Refusing to be sick is a great approach. Sounds like both of you are doing a great job of working to beat the cancer. Best thoughts and wishes to both of you for the best possible outcome for the C.Y. |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Bobert Date: 21 Oct 04 - 10:44 PM Shotokan katate? Hmmmmm? My ex-wife was 2nd level Black Belt in Shotokan an' taught it. She was tough as nails... The Crankster will be just fine... Bobert |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Amos Date: 22 Oct 04 - 12:19 AM Donna, Thanks for a terrific report; please give my congrats and best regards to the old crank!! A |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: SINSULL Date: 22 Oct 04 - 12:46 AM Damn it, Jody! No more sick 'Catters. Get your ass out of bed and be well. Sorry - Love, Mary |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Micca Date: 22 Oct 04 - 01:31 AM my brother was also a shotokan instructor, and studied with Enoeda here in London UK, more personally, I had, and very much enjoyed, a conversation and exchange of messages with Jody a few years ago about some UK info he needed then, and I can endorse what a GOOD guy he is!! and that he is one guy I would like to Meet hang in there Buddy, Miicca |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Shanghaiceltic Date: 22 Oct 04 - 01:47 AM My best wishes and I hope you recover well. O medeto gozaimasu on your Rokudan. I am still planning to take my kendo rokudan but practice here in China is rare. I know how hard it is to pass at these levels. Gan Ba Te! |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Dave the Gnome Date: 22 Oct 04 - 04:25 AM Give that big C a good kicking. Jody! Fingers crossed for you here in Manchester. Cheers Dave |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Jeanie Date: 22 Oct 04 - 04:54 AM That sounds like a wonderful man you've got there, Donna. Congratulations, Jody, on the great karate achievement and on successful medical treatment. Keep on kicking ! - jeanie (used to practise Korean form Tang Soo Do; seems like there are a surprising number of martial arts people on Mudcat ? ) |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Liz the Squeak Date: 22 Oct 04 - 05:03 AM Good to hear another one beaten - my father in law has this and I know it's not nice. Take care and keep up the good fight! LTS |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Rapparee Date: 22 Oct 04 - 08:55 AM Dang, he sure can channel the ol' chi, can't he? Givin' a kickin' to the Big C and still have enough left over for...hey, remind me not to get him annoyed with me. |
Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee, Colon Cancer From: Charley Noble Date: 23 Oct 04 - 10:36 AM Colon cancer doesn't stand a chance against you, Jody. The old gods are with you on this one! Charley Noble |