I'm Ali Rainback and on 21st November 2007 I was told that I have a Grade 2 Astrocytoma Brain Stem Tumor. I'm fighting that brain tumor. This is my blog.....
Thursday, 7 February 2008
Thursday Afternoon.
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Hello mate,
Christ you have been to Hull and back, well maybe not that bad a place but near to it. Jo and I are always on little jollies, Brugge/Munich/Prague all coming up in the next few months so let me know if you want me to ponce a free stay at yours. I will bring some biscuits. Up your Arse - you know what I mean.
I love this photo - I hope it look like that up there just now!!
Courchevl! Black and White I think looks better
From my Window in Courchevel - New Years Days last Year
Archie
Archie Rainback
A seagull's botty, lake Annecy and a few mountains
Sunrise from our Annecy balcony
Simone!!
In La Grave
Me, Matt and John trying to look the part
Can anyone guess where this is?
Mr and my great friemd Franny telemarking in Cpurchevel
Jet and Ali in Rome
My friends Carolyn, Lotti & 'Tilda
in Bourg St Maurice
Jet and me in Rome!
Me in italy on our ski day
Children at New Gen!
The Farewell team welcoming me back!
Me and the UEAFA coaching team-Largs
Skiing in Courchevel - Thanks Matt
Charile is 4 on Saturday! Yippee!!
some old van om the way to piips house
Rocks in Courchevel during last summer
Jet and me in Annecy
Definately going to fall off that bridge!
Charlie in his flying suit - best thing!
Courchevel from the nursey slope
Skiing again in Courchevel
This was planned!!!!
A mountain!
A COLD mountain
Me and my friend Jumbo!
If you want his number you have to go through me ;-)
It's fizzy water....promise!
Me and Warren in Zermatt
Me in Courchevel....very happy after a powder day!
Roy and me in the Helicopter in Italy
Two of BASI's top trainers ha ha
Me definately falling over!
Can you spot me?
Whooheeeee!
Some old banger in Rome!
Me in Courchevel
Don't ask me why I took this photo but I liked this lorry!
Our home in Annecy (4th floor!) - come and pay us a visit
Sunset at the Refugio de Guiliamina
A friends sand castle!
The way ahead....?
Finlay Mickel and me. Good luck with the injury Fin, it's okay, the Hannenkham is over now!!
Haha Roy is one of our most experienced Mountain Instructors and examiners!!
Me in the 550 Maranello (ssshhhh Jumbo!) ha ha
Think Shrink....please :-)
Sleeping at the hospital
Probably about to fall over!
Si and a young Charlie
Tim, Matt and me trying to play ball in Annecy
Dicky, Si and me in La Napoule
HAPPY NEW YEAR from Ali and Jeanette
THINKSHRINK!
About to hit a tree!!!
My visualisation for the day was Nick and Dicky on each of these blasting the tumor! How I laughed
John and Matt in Annecy
Me trying to punt...thanks for the lesson Fran!
Not my glasses...!
My 20th Ski birthday!
Sunset from Annecy
View from my apartment in Annecy!
Me skiing
John and me after down hill muddybiking
Wozza, Tom and me
One of my childrens group
Looking for Marmottes
The Aguille du Fruit in Courchevel - I guess it was like this yesterday. Cool!
John, Ali, Dino and Phil in St Albans yesterday (Sat)
Courchevel from 1650
Can't wait to get back!
My favourite piccie of Jeanette
Me skiing in Courchevel
New Gen in it's first year!
Back to the cycling with John soon.
My chrissie pressie from Nick....Pigeon - that's me!
Best thing today
Me and Cookie in Italy
Can you tell that I took that photo?!
We're turning a corner!
Me and my friends the Skatalites!
This is another story!
Julia, me and the Porsche
Thanks Julia!
The New Gen Surf Team!
My good friend Rachel and me half way up Saulire!
Me flying in Tignes (Thanks Matt...again!)
Our good friends Martin, Sally, Deirdre and Jeanette
Me and my friends at New Generation in Verbier last season
Me and my bro after my brain biopsy
Jeanette in Courchevel in October
The awesome Amanda (hi-5!) and the lovely an helpful Alison
These are all my photos
Jo and I with my trusty turbo trainer
This was the New Gen boys Heliskiing in Italy (I'm very proud of this photo)
Dad, Ali and Si all without (much) hair!
OK. First attempt......Option No1.
Option 2. Mmmmmmm....
Final attempt. Which do you prefer?
Yoo hoo! I'm free..!
John and I in Annecy
Charlie in his Fireman's outfit on Christmas day
My nephew Archie
My loyal and 'always there for me' Dad
My gorgeous and loving mum,,,,thank you for your everlasting support
Powder in Courchevel!
Jet and I in Thorens Glieres above Annecy
Jeanette, Rachel, Jerome and I
My friends.....I miss them!
Outside our home in the Alps
Buzzymachine Playlist for Wed 19th December
1. The Raiders March John Williams 2. Ring of fire Jonny Cash 3. Das Spiegel The Chemical Brothers. 4. Days. The Kinks 5. Ramble on. Led Zeppelin
Ruthie and I in Courchevel
Buzzymachine. Playlist for Tuesday 18th December
1. Take the long way home Supertramp 2. What's the matter here? 10,00 Maniacs 3. Brain Damage Pink Floyd 4. All I want is you U2 5. Dreamer Supertramp
Poem from Janey (thanks honey!)
I hope you had a good weekend With your friends and the lovely Jeanette You might think you're packing back the choccy Bet you can't eat as much as me yet! Just look at all the messages Of love and support from your peers It's testament to the fantastic guy you are And how good you've been to them over the years.
Good luck with the treatments this week....your determination is inspiration to us all. love Janey xx
This was my favourite poem of the week....Thanks Ewan
A limerick for Ali..
The steroids are making you podgy, Tho your diet ain't so very stodgy. Your nightmarish dreams Have some dangerous themes And an Oedipus complex is dodgy! You're permanently in our thoughts Keep posting your great blog reports. When this is all over You'll soon be in clover And drinking some great ale in quarts!
Playlist for Monday 19th December
1. A tune for Jack Lemon Jelly 2. Bed and Breakfast man Madness 3. La Tristesse Durrera Manics 4. Man in the Mirror Michael Jackson 5. Sunshine on Leith The Proclaimers 6. Take the long way home Supertramp 7. Hospital Food David Grey
Fat Nick, Lisa, Fat Ali and Dicky M - sorry about sick Nick!
Poems now - keep 'em coming Janey and anybody else!
Judging by the photos You're a legend on skis Oh dear Mr Rainback Will you teach us please
They won't settle For anything but the best So get yourself better To help them with the speed test!!
10 minutes a day with a machine called Buzzy I know it makes your head feel fuzzy Don't you forget it's doing you good Taking care of youLike we all should :)
Day 5 The Buzzymachine
1. Together in Electric Dreams Human League 2. I want you back The Jackson 5 3. Love and Affection Joan Armatrading 4. All along the watchtower Jimi Hendrix 5. Folson Prison Blues (for Betty!) Jonny Cash 6. Sunshine on Leith (for Mockers!) The Proclaimers
Day 4 The Buzzymachine playlist
1. Storm 3000 Leftfield 2. Hospital Food David Grey 3. Breakadawn De La Soul 4.Emotions of paradise Miro 5. Eye know De la Soul
With the mask on again...
Me on the table today (10/12/07)
Me in Val d'Isere about to fall over!
My 20th skiing birthday party
Thanks for coming everyone!
The Buzzymachine IS my friend!
Day 3 Buzzymachine Tunes!
1. A kind of Peace (Faithless featuring Cat Power) 2. The world and you tonight (Simply Red) 3. Dignity (Deacon Blue) 4. Creep (Radiohead) 5. The air that I breath (The Hollies)
The BUZZYMACHINE at work on me! (7/12/07)
Zoe, Rachel and Jeanette on one of our lovely summer walks above Annecy
I took this of the cable cars in La Grave on our staff day out
My 36th Birthday. Jet and me in Royal Free Hospital just before my Brain Biopsy!
My eyes are half closed because of the swelling in my brain. That's better now because I'm on steriods and....I'm eating like a horse! Mum made the lovely cake.
A night at the Ronnie.....wish I was there now!
Jeanette and I in Vienna
Day 2 'The Machine is my friend playlist - if you like a playlist I'll get you a copy!
1. people everyday live (Arrested Tevelopment) 2. Never going down (Adamski) 3. I love you more (the Beloved) 4. Lovely Day (Bill Withers) 5. I love my man (Bent) 6. Parklife (Blur) 7. Prettiest Eyes (The Beautiful South) 8.Old Red Eyes is Back (The Beautiful South) 9.Iron Lion Zion (Bob Marley)
1 comment:
Hello mate,
Christ you have been to Hull and back, well maybe not that bad a place but near to it. Jo and I are always on little jollies, Brugge/Munich/Prague all coming up in the next few months so let me know if you want me to ponce a free stay at yours. I will bring some biscuits. Up your Arse - you know what I mean.
Dizz
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