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NickDG

The End . . . ?

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Twelve years ago I danced with cancer. And I got away with it that time.

But, like an alcoholic, I knew in my heart you never get cured you just stave it off. Today, just this morning, they found a mass in my left testicle and on Thursday they are going to cut that testicle off.

I've had 12 bonus years since the first time, and I'm so very grateful for that. I've met hundreds of BASE jumpers since that time and I've seen a sport I love grow into something that will never end.

But, while I have the opportunity I just wanted to say this.

Be subject to one another.

Don't hurt people. Don’t be frivolous, or argumentative. Please savor and love your brothers and sisters like that's all there is.

And do it as hard as you can . . .

NickD :)BASE 194

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I'm sorry to hear that Nick.

You're a true credit to the sport and the amazing people who practice it!

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my buddy lost a nut a couple years ago and he is doing great - had a baby girl 18 months ago too. cheers to you for facing it head on and trying to point out to people what you just did. my next jump is for you Nick.

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You beat it then, Nick. Youll beat it, now. I mean it.

And as soon as they take the one testicle, you can have one of mine to make up for it.

I wasnt getting to use it much, anyway...>:(

Thanks again for the beer, the conversation, and an evening floating on one of my life's dreams...

take care.

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I very much enjoyed meeting and going on a night mission with you this past Sunday night.

You are what I consider a BASE jumper.

Truck On, Brother . . .

NickD :)BASE 194

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sorry to hear about this. You are an insipration to us here, we will be even more so inspired once you beat this.
Leroy


..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio...

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Stay motivated Marine! OooRaa!
"When it comes to BASE, I'll never give advice, only my opinion"

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Thanks for the words of wisdom, I needed them atm. Best of luck with everything, but I think ill get in trouble for using the word luck. :)

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Nick,

You and I never met but I have heard so many great things about you. I'm brain mailing you 5lb of positive energy right now directly from sunny Québec City.

Your friend you don't know

Jevto

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Don't know your particulars, but I know too many people who have come through testicular cancer not to think it's possible.
If it's a recurrence, well, I hope it's as localized, and that at the very least you buy another 12 years.

Wendy W.
There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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Nick,

I am sending ya some good vibes and hope the best for you. Stay strong and know you have touched alot of people in a positive way. I will always treasure the memories of having you assist in our reign of terror opening "Nachos Grande". Sharing a beer with you on your boat while staring at the object smiling was a great experience. Your stories and grim task of maintaining the "List" have tought countless BASE jumpers how not to repeat history...at least the ones who paid attention. If you need anything please look me up. Take care brother!

Ray
BASE #578
Nachos #1

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Shhhh, listen!

...Nope. No fat lady singing, which can only mean one thing...

It isn't over yet.

A speedy recovery my friend (not met yet).

On the positive side that's 50% less chance of getting a testicle caught under a leg strap on opening.;)

Or a good excuse / reason for the future off-heading openings.

I'm with Trucker "why oh why didn't I take the blue pill" BASE, you can have one of mine, I'm just wasting them on the porn channel on this oil rig.

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Be subject to one another.

Don't hurt people. Don’t be frivolous, or argumentative. Please savor and love your brothers and sisters like that's all there is.

And do it as hard as you can . . .



That's all there is to it.

Cheers.
Mike (Scotland)

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Stay positive my brother. I don't really know what else to say. You have been a great influence in our sport. I think you have the attitude to beat this again, really.
Memento Audere Semper

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Your words of wisdom are one of the main reasons i hang out in this forum - sending you loads of positive energy dude.

Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky

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Hang tough Nick. They may take your testicals but theyt'll never take your BALLS




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Truer words were never spoken!


Nick use to say he had three things to offer
a fellow skydiver in a jam...
An interested ear
A place to crash
and a hundred bucks to get back on track.

With that kind of KARMA going for him I gotta
believe this is only a set back.

You're in my prayers brother...

And I don't know what your situation is, but I
have the next 3 weeks off and was heading
West anyway...if you need ANYTHING let me know.

Help getting around, errands run...ANYTHING.

Blue Skies!

~Jim










~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

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Sorry to here that Nick[:/].It's never realy the end.Thanx again to you and Truckerbase.E:)

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Hang tuff Nick. If you beat it once you can beat it again. We need you around here.

Tree

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Nick,
We haven't met yet either.
But you're an inspirational soul with wonderful penmanship.
I look forward to seeing you as soon as I get out to your corner of the world.
Might be this year, might be next.
So don't you be going anywhere, okay buddy?
Mark Amodeo,
BASE 539.

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I've lost my grandpa 12 years ago for a stomach cancer...
My mother has been operated 4 times for a lung cancer gone into the intestine.. doctors gave her 3 months of life..but is still here and they don't know how is happened (after 10 years)...
My father..is dead for a lung cancer last week...

If you permit..I want to give you a suggestion: stay hard and motivated, love life and fight for it with every force! I know what you're thinkin'... it's only my poor suggestion.

Hope to hear you soon with happy notice!

Best regards.

Andrea
Andrea "Fast" Scaramuzza
http://www.fastsky.org

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Good luck Nick, i don't think you'll run short of vibes on here.

Here's to another 12 quality years :D.

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hey nick,
as far as I know, it needs more than taking away a testicle from a marine to get him down.
keep ya head up and stay motivated.
fight and never give up.
you´ve beat it once, I am convinced you´ll beat it again.
semper fi - also to your private aims and plans.
don´t forget: you belong to
the few, the proud.
--------------------------------------------------

With sufficient thrust,
pigs just fly well

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Quit cher bithchin, thats why we have a set of balls, And yours shit how they cuttin through titanium these days. I must say the thought of what you and your friends have done for BASE is unfathumable.

A good diet and a positive attitude will go a long long loooong way,which I doubt you lack any of the above. Besides I have not met a forefather of BASE yet, Soon enough I'll be looking you up.

I just thought of something: Thats a good excuse to say can you kiss it and make it better, hahahaha.

I'll keep you in my thoughts and wish you the best.

Ed

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