Craig, you're an inspiration as an artist and especially as a person. Every comment you ever made complimenting my own pics has meant all the more coming from a master of the form such as yourself, and your positive attitude has helped keep JoeDios one of the nicest, most welcoming communities on the web since before I signed up and will doubtlessly help it remain so due to the impact you've had on everyone here over the years. It's an honour to know you, even from the opposite side of the planet.

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Last updated 2/5/10.

Time for another update guys. I saw both the surgeon and the oncologist yesterday. The surgeon is happy with how the surgery has healed up, and as there is nothing further he can do for me, I don't need to see him again. I then had my appointment with the oncologist, and I put the hard question to him, asking in his opinion how long I have left. He replied that depending on which way the cancer spreads first, he expects it to be six to eight weeks in the worst case scenario, and six months in the best case scenario. I totally respect his opinion, he is an associate professor of oncology and an international research fellow, so he knows what he is talking about. He said again how surprisingly aggressive my particular cancer is, and that I had been given the very best and most up-to-date treatment, which had failed to slow it at all. So there it is guys. My wife and I had already come to terms with the fact I wouldn't have much time left, so we're not letting things get us down, we are just trying to get the most out of each day whilst we can.

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"The future's uncertain and the end is always near." - The Doors "Roadhouse Blues".

We all love and respect you here brother. Post when you can, but make the best of it.

Your friend always

Shane

Craig, enjoy your time you have left with your wife. When you get to Heaven, make sure they got a big Dirt mound we can make dios in and make sure to reserve it for the rest of us, we'll be along shortly! See ya there buddy! (Well, at Least Graham and the Rest of the Crew will....Shane and I will have to bribe our way out of the other place! LOL!!!) Take Care my friend!

not to sound cliche, but carpe diem, craig. make the best of the time you've got left and do the best you can, because you certainly have been all this time. god bless you man.

Just saying "goodbye" sounds so hollow... but that's really what it comes down to. Reading this update brought a tear to my eye, and I think that speaks to your character and the influence you've had here more than any words could. I've never met you, but through your posts and your photography, I feel that I know you, and I know that the world will be poorer without you. You will be missed.

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is on indefinite hiatus...

I am glad to hear this, that is what is important. Have as much fun together as you can!

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Ti voglio bene, amico mio.
Francesco.

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My collection:

http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/bro...r&imageuser=444

'Once more into the breach dear friends, once more....'

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Non illigitamus carborundum~Vos mos non effrego mihi

Coming soon: 'JoeSpecialOps'

I really don't know what else to say other than, enjoy what time you have left and that your presence will be missed.

It's been an honor
-Mike

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So far, this is the oldest I have ever been.