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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
I cannot tell you how great it was to have received
more than 1,000 e-mails of encouragement and
support these last few days. My three sons have
spent virtually three straight days with me, playing
volleyball, going to dinner, the movies, and just plain
hanging out. And, I have spent a lot of time with 5 of
my 7 grandchildren. This really helps a lot and I am
extraordinarily thankful to all of you.
I just had the results of a bone scan, taken to
determine if the cancer has spread, and I
finally "passed" a test, and for now it appears the
nasty little thing is localized. Given the fact that this
is an "aggressive" type of cancer, surgery will
probably give me the best chance for recovery.
There is a relatively new type of surgery, a robotic
surgery called Da Vinci, as in Leonardo. I have
consultations with two leading urologists this week
and will also consult with radiation therapists and
then make a decision asap.
Now, you ask, how will this affect the Senior
Bachelor endeavor? And by the endeavor I mean my
personal quest to find a soul mate, which has been
put on hold, and the much greater mission of
Promoting Romance and Adventure for People Over
45 and Especially Over 50!!! In fact my illness has
a "benefit" to the latter, in that instead of traveling
for another 4 1/2 months, I will devote myself to 1)
Getting healed 2) Advancing the greater mission
above.
For the benefit of new readers, some of the steps we
have taken to promote the mission above, was to try
and create a fun atmosphere for social gatherings
and also to be associated with organizations,
including dating services, to help as many women
and men as possible, and especially to get more men
involved. We have proven with our get-togethers in
Manhattan Beach and Chicago last fall, that even if
our social meetings are mostly women, we can have
fun. However, most will agree if we can also have
some nice, good men involved, that would be even
better.
To that extent we have an affiliation with
Holland America Lines and PerfectMatch. I hope to go
on many cruises a year, starting with two to Alaska
this August-
click here for more info. We also have met with
PerfectMatch, who
caters to clientele 45 and over, and we have
recommended their services for the past six months,
and have been quite pleased with their organization,
cooperation, and results. This is the reason most of
the weekly Newsletters will have information on both
organizations included at the bottom. We are also
looking into any and all other possibilities to include
wonderful men and women 45 and over in our
growing group.
Folks, these things take time, and they have to start
somewhere. The cruises and PerfectMatch are good
starters and we will continue to explore other
opportunities. I understand that cruises may not be
in everyone's budgets, and we will also be looking at
other events that will fit everyone's budgets. And I
continue to
encourage you to spend 15 minutes and take the
free PerfectMatch Personality Profile. It really is
good and we have reported several success stories.
You have nothing to lose and everything to
gain!!! Please click here. You can also help
by making
referrals to sign up for the weekly Newsletters.
THANKS!!!! Richard Roe Senior Bachelor
Click here to see more photos from our Journey!
Richard and I said good-bye in Rio and promised to
keep in touch, and hoped to possibly spend some
more "fun" time together down the road. But neither
of us had any idea that the road was about to get
very bumpy. Richard's first words to me after
receiving his diagnosis were, "Well, Vic, we never
know what life has in store for us, do we?" Like
always his first thoughts were not of himself but of
the others that he thought he was letting down by
putting the rest of the trip on "hold."
However, some things I know for sure- this is a great
guy, with a great family and loads of people who love
him!! He puts himself at the bottom of the list EVERY
time. All of us who care so much about him at this
difficult time will only allow lots of love and support
to flow his way. If anyone has any different ideas I
promise I will send my good friend Gael-in-Chile to
hunt them down and make them sorry!! She might
only be 92 pounds but, trust me, you don't want to
mess with her!! O.K., that's that!!
I just found a blog from back in December where
someone asked, "What was the favorite part of your
trip to Brazil?" Somehow that question doesn't seem
as important now as it did them. However, the trip
with its many locations WAS over the top "perfect"
because that's how Richard does things but it's
definitely not what I will remember the most. Over
time I'm sure I'll forget many of the trip details but I
will NEVER forget the "little things," the "special"
things that involved the people that I was with.
And, I will never forget the man (Richard Roe) that I
got to know so well.
I'll never forget the dinners we shared, the stories
we told and laughing 'till it hurt!
I'll never forget asking Richard straight-forward
questions and getting really, really "honest" answers!
I'll never forget Richard being worried about me and
the women to follow and hoping that we'd all feel
comfortable with this "unusual" adventure. I'll never
forget Umberto drawing me this crazy diagram in his
attempt to help me make sense of it all and then me
wishing that I'd kept that hysterical piece of paper!
I'll never forget the day (and the moment) when
nothing felt awkward any more and everything
became "easy" and "comfortable" because Richard
made all of that happen sooner rather than later!
I'll never forget the long walks on the beach with
Richard and talking about the things that we both
valued the most...enjoying life, having fun and being
grateful for wonderful kids, grandkids and good
friends!
I'll never forget strolling down to the internet room in
the middle of the night because I'm a terrible
insomniac and being surprised to find Richard there
because he's one too and then stopping everything
and just talking!
I'll never forget looking my WORST in the heat and
humidity with grass stains and pigtails and Richard
telling me that I looked "cute" and then him asking to
borrow my camera so he could take a picture!
I'll never forget always being asked where "I" wanted
to go to dinner or if "I" wanted to change the
itinerary for the day and Richard making
everything "all about Vicki!"
I'll never forget Richard holding my hand for all take-
offs and landings (since I HATE both) and assuring
me that we'd probably be O.K., but with Varig Airlines
you just never knew!
I'll never forget Richard always wanting to know more
and more about MY life and listening with great
interest!
But most of all I'll never forget saying good-bye to
this incredible man and NOT wanting to go!
As you can see, we ALL can do all of these thing
without traveling to a foreign country and that's
what I learned the most from Richard Roe.
OUR FONDEST MEMORIES ARE ALWAYS OF THE
PEOPLE AND NOT THE PLACES!!!!! WE NEED TO
MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY MOMENT THAT WE'RE
WITH THEM!!!!
I will always be grateful for meeting Richard "big Rich"
Roe, or as Umberto says, "the bull!" I will never
forget this man who has brought so much fun,
friendship, laughter and love into my life. I know
there are many, many others who feel the same
way. Everyone please keep him in your thoughts and
prayers as he fights this difficult battle.
I have always believed that things happen for a
reason and I believe that Richard has been called for
something greater than "the Senior Bachelor." I
know he will rise to the challenge and ultimately give
back even more than he's already given to all of us-
if that's possible!
I look forward to watching Richard turn this negative
into a positive and I have no doubt that he will do it
with great dignity and class.........
With much love,
Vicki
Some photos from our Journey:
The Amazon!
Iguaza Falls
Back to my arrival day in Santiago, Wed. Dec 28, 2005- Richard, told me everything about his potential medical situation within hours of my arrival. Shook me a little- but Richard seemed OK with it and I felt all would be fine as he seemed to have it all under control. Wed. Jan 11, 2006- It's another beautiful day in Chile- but for us it's D-Day!!! 9am today we find out the results of Richard's biopsy. R seems fine- probably tense. I AM tense- probably seem fine. OK it's 11am and still no call!! R and U are filming and catching up on stuff. I'm trying to stay out of the way- I think I'm gonna do the STRESSED WOMEN THING- I'm going SHOPPING !!! I got back from the mall (4ish), just before R and U returned from the hospital. They walked through the gate and didn't notice I was sitting there- NOT GOOD. 5pm Richard came to find me- diagnosis- aggressive cancer- go home NOW !!!! I think in that moment I stopped breathing. Partially because I was scared for R, partially because I was gonna be DAMNED if I was going to burst into tears !!! 8pm Richard left for the airport and home. Thurs. Jan 12 Umberto and I went to American Airlines, changed my ticket for departure Friday. I'm sad to leave Chile and all the lovely people we've met- sad to end at the beginning. Sooo concerned about R that none of it matters. R said I could continue on the trip- can't do it. It doesn't feel right to continue without him- besides, there would be no pleasure in it- I'm going home. Sat., after a not so good flight, I arrived in Boston at noon with no sleep and a heavy heart. Thankfully R left a message on my cell wanting to know I arrived safely. Always the gentleman. I will miss our time together and am very grateful for the time we had. My hope is that Richard will be able to accept the offers of help and support from all the senior bachelor people. He's helped so many people and I don't think he really realizes the magnitude of what he's started. He's always so focused on THE CAUSE , which is Promoting Romance and Adventure for People 50 and Over. Hopefully the people of that cause and Richard will be focused on the real issue- regaining his health. My wish for 2006 is perfect health for Richard and for each and everyone of us. Stay tuned- I can absolutely promise you, Richard isn't done with us bachelor/bachelorettes yet !!! Love, Gael Here are some photos from our Journey: The Beach at Vina Del Mar
Atacama Desert
Things are heating up with the Alaska Cruises! I do plan to keep my "date" with all of you and host these two incredible Senior Bachelor kick off cruises. We have lots of fun things in store which we will be sharing with you shortly. Let's just say that, even if you have cruised before, you will come back saying you have never been on a cruise like this before!! I exchanged emails with Shawn, our Personal Cruise Consultant, and she wants me to remind you that these two cruises are in the "peak" of the Alaska cruising season. They are very popular in their own right- much less with the added attraction of having us party-ers on board! So please start checking your travel calendar and, if you think there is a chance you want to go, contact her ASAP. Your deposit goes directly to Holland America Lines and is completely refundable up to 75 days before the cruise. People seem to book the better cabins first so at least call her to check availability.
For information about the Senior Bachelor Cruise, click here! Remember to send me an email at Richard@seniorbachelor.com if you need a cruise cabin mate to save the single supplement. We've already matched up a whole bunch of people and I will be able to help you even while on the Journey. Or you can contact our Personal Cruise Consultant, Shawn, at Shawn@seniorbachelor.com or call 1-800-355-3017 Ext. 4294 Mon- Fri, 9:00AM to 6:00PM, PST. To submit the Online Cruise Booking Form, click here!
I love hearing from you about your experiences with PerfectMatch! I share them only with the writer's permission- usually given enthusiastically because they are excited to share their success. Fits nicely with our New Year's Resolution theme: From Connie in Canada: Hi Richard, Have been keeping in tune with the travels of you and the others senior bachelor girls and Umberto. It is my pleasure to wish all of you a happy Holiday and I can sympathize with your missing your 7 grandchildren. I am about to embark on my journey to northern Canada and then Tucson to visit my family. The greatest news- I have met the "perfect match" on PerfectMatch. Having been leery of these dating sites and had 2 terrible experiences, I tried PerfectMatch figuring Dr. Phil and you support it and then was on a flight recently and saw the movie 'Must like dogs'- I joined up. Norton was the only person who appealed to me and since Nov.29th-- we have come to know one another and also families have met and I who love animals- he has 2 horses, 3 dogs and a cat! I have a precious cat also. Good luck-- will stay tuned in. Cheers, Connie Ladies and Gentlemen, many of you have taken the free PerfectMatch Compatibility Profile to learn more about themselves to get better prepared to meet and date. You should try it out, too. One of the criteria for the 22 Finalists was to take the Free Compatibility Profile and I used the results in making my decisions. I did take the Free PerfectMatch Compatibility Profile, and it described me to a "T." It was simple and took less than 15 minutes. Of course, the proof is in the pudding, and only time will tell how this service works for you. My recommendation is to take the Free Compatibility Profile (click here to try it), and if you like what you see with the Profile results, and your budget can afford it, give it a try, and then later tell me your feelings. Good luck. We all are looking for our Perfect Match!!! Many people have asked about our association with PerfectMatch. After seeing Duane Dahl, the founder of PerfectMatch on Dr. Phil this past June, and doing some research, we felt this was a company we would like to start an association with to see what kind of results they might provide. I know from working with the Oprah folks how careful they are to research their guests, as does Dr. Phil, and this encouraged me. (Photo courtesy of "Merry Mary".) From Linda- "You asked for feedback regarding PerfectMatch. I have subscribed to several online relationship sites with varying amounts of success. However, I believe PerfectMatch has combined the most succinct and efficient program available for those of us with the mature status. Not only is help readily available if needed, the site navigation is seamless. I believe the questionnaires are very well done and if participants answer truthfully, the potential for finding the "perfect match" is excellent." From a reader in Georgia- "I never desired nor felt the need to join a dating service. On a lark, I decided to try the free personality profile with PerfectMatch. I was floored and amazed how right on they were on about me."
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