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At random: Probably the most expensive ballast ever carried by a ship was two tons of gold and eighteen tons of silver coins carried by the U.S. submarine TROUT while on a trip from Corregidor to Pearl Harbor early in World War II. TROUT had removed her moveable ballast to allow for a larger cargo of ammunition to be transported for the defenders on the embattled island. Lcdr. Fenno, TROUT's CO, planned on replacing the ballast with sand bags, but found none were available. The gold and silver from the Bank of the Philippines was substituted as ballast, which also solved the problem of removing the treasure to a safe place prior to invasion by the enemy.

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miss lumpy bumps

Posted 2009-08-20 6:45 PM (#29878)

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Location: Wappingers Falls, NY

Subject: First treatment is over...

and Mother came through it like a trooper. No side effects of any kind, except extreme hunger (she didn't have breakfast, thinking she needed to fast)...and a bit chilled because the room was very cold. Anyway, got her some soup, a warm blanket and she did great. 4 hrs., 15 min. session, but it seemed to go by very quickly. The staff is wonderful and the Dr. stopped by to check on her, and was
pleased with the outcome for the first time. So, all in all, it was a good day. 1 down, 3 to go!!!

steamboat

Posted 2009-08-21 7:57 AM (#29890 - in reply to #29878)

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Location: Boydton, Virginia

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There Ya go, Patti.
When it comes right down to it, we can all do what we gotta do. Sometimes the dread of not knowing waht it will be like is worse than doing it!
Give your Mom one big Bravo Zulu from me!!!
Steamboat sends

Edited by steamboat 2009-08-21 7:58 AM

bergall320

Posted 2009-08-21 7:58 AM (#29891 - in reply to #29878)

Holland Club

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Location: Brentwood, CA

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Thanks for the update Patti, sometimes those treatments can be very rough. PLease keep us informed.

Ralph Luther

Posted 2009-08-21 8:57 AM (#29897 - in reply to #29878)

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She's tough and good for her.

subvetss

Posted 2009-08-21 2:53 PM (#29903 - in reply to #29878)

Senior Crew

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Subject: RE: First treatment is over...

Thank God she didn't have to have the Rituxan combined with chemotherapy. That would not be too easy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe'the'Most

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