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November 22, 2006 at
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November 22, 2006 at
08:08:57 PM by CarWash Mike
I don't often try to toot my own horn but I'll make an exception today.
Today I hit the ten year mark, cancer free! Ten years, this is a big deal for me. It's not that I didn't think I would live to see this day, it just seems it's take awhile to get here
If the original diagnoses had been correct, pancreatic cancer, I more than likely would have been dead within a year or two. Which means I never would have met the people I've met through this message boards and/or other message boards.
I'm not sure why I was spared, but I'm glad I was, so I had the opportunity to meet all of you.
I've shared many great times with people I've met through here. Fun, laughter, tears, and many memories (including a few I need to be reminded of from time to time).
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving and I look forward to seeing everyone at the track next season.
Oh, and so you can laugh, I'll post a couple of pictures before for those who didn't see me in those days. First will be "Bald" CarWash, second will be "Curly" CarWash. Yes, after chemo, my hair grew back curly. Fortunately, it didn't remain that way long. CarWash Mike
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November 22, 2006 at
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You are an inspiration for all of us. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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November 22, 2006 at
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Way to go Mikey!!!!
Are we having fun yet?
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November 22, 2006 at
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Bald CarWash from August 1996
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November 22, 2006 at
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Curly CarWash from June 1997. And yes, I know I looked like a long lost Brady Bunch brother. Greg, Peter, Bobby, and CarWash?
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November 22, 2006 at
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Here's to many more cancer free decades, Mike! 
^ SkyRaider Ultralight -> ELSA
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November 22, 2006 at
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5 YEARS THIS WEEK SINCE I FOUND OUT ABOUT MINE, LETS PLAN ON A PARTY FOR MY 25TH YEAR!
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November 22, 2006 at
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AWESOME news Mike!!!!
and just to let you know, I think 'bald Mike' is pretty damn sexy! 
To the world you are someone;
But to someone you are the world.
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November 22, 2006 at
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Way to go Mike!!!!
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November 22, 2006 at
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Congrats man.
Having had the opportunity to spend a lot of time at the races with Carwash the last couple years I am really glad you beat that stuff. Lots of good times.
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November 23, 2006 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: CarWash Mike on November 22 2006 at 08:00:39 PM
I don't often try to toot my own horn but I'll make an exception today.
Today I hit the ten year mark, cancer free! Ten years, this is a big deal for me. It's not that I didn't think I would live to see this day, it just seems it's take awhile to get here
If the original diagnoses had been correct, pancreatic cancer, I more than likely would have been dead within a year or two. Which means I never would have met the people I've met through this message boards and/or other message boards.
I'm not sure why I was spared, but I'm glad I was, so I had the opportunity to meet all of you.
I've shared many great times with people I've met through here. Fun, laughter, tears, and many memories (including a few I need to be reminded of from time to time).
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving and I look forward to seeing everyone at the track next season.
Oh, and so you can laugh, I'll post a couple of pictures before for those who didn't see me in those days. First will be "Bald" CarWash, second will be "Curly" CarWash. Yes, after chemo, my hair grew back curly. Fortunately, it didn't remain that way long. CarWash Mike
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Mike thats just great to hit the ten year mark, and it is a BIG deal and I no that for sure in 1999 I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and whent 4yrs and in 04 diagnoses with liver cancer put doing just fine now and just like you I also have meet a lot of new people and have seen a lot I have not seen for many years. So go and toot that horn real loud take care daveyboy
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November 23, 2006 at
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We love ya buddy!!!
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November 23, 2006 at
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Now that's a THANKSGIVING! Congratulations, Mike! It's an honor to have met and known you since 2000. Especially knowing that might not have been possible but for your strength and the grace of God.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Be safe!
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November 23, 2006 at
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Congratulations, Mike!!!!
Wow, this is like a real MB from the late 90's or even 2003, maybe
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November 24, 2006 at
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Congrats Mike! Very inspiring. One thing though: IF I get the big "C" I'm gonna start drinking Yaeger. That's gotta at least be part of how you've made it this far, right? :-)
Dave - you are one I'm never gonna mess with. You've tangled with two of the nastiest big "C"'s and come out on top. AWESOME! Hope to see you more in '07. You drinkin' Yaeger too? :-)
Duane - I've never met you but you are quite the inspiration yourself. Having gotten the big "C" in an - Ahem - very uncomfortable place just shows how no matter where it rears it's ugly head anybody who comes out on the winning side has every right to stand on the top of the highest mountain and DAILY toot the loudest horn they can find :-)!
Go down swinging!
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November 24, 2006 at
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Way to go Mikey!!! (Wow, I'd probably walk right by you on the street and not recognize you if you went back to the Vin Diesel/Andre Agassi/Michael Jordan look).
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November 24, 2006 at
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November 24, 2006 at
11:01:57 PM by SprintCarz
Mike,
Having known you for so long, I was waiting patiently waiting for you to give us an update. And this latest is very good news! You are a great race fan that gives much to racing events, drivers and teams. Anybody that knew you 30+ years ago would not be suprised to see how you are today.
Thank you for sharing this important milestone. I'll be waiting to hear the same news next year.
Is Howard still your favorite driver?
Marshall
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November 25, 2006 at
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Gongrats Carwash! 10 years is a long time. Cool pics! Hope to see you at the banquet in January!
Winged sprintcars = the fastest and most exciting
racecars on dirt!
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November 25, 2006 at
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Congrats on the 10 years, Mike. Thats well worth tooting your own horn about.
Hopefully see you next year soimewhere??
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November 25, 2006 at
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Congrats Mike. I've got a 10 year anniversery gift for ya. I gave it to Yzman on Thanksgiving, he'll give it to you when you two next meet.
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