Some Good News and Some Bad
I just talked to Ed and have the long awaited results of his recent PET scan. He said that the part that lit up on the PET scan again they believe that is the blood clot as it is in the same spot. Without invasive surgery it is hard to tell for sure. Which means that Ed is most likely now cancer free! Woo hoo! That is the good news.
The not so good news is that the lymphadema is "acting up" and he is back on steriods for that which needs to be kept a close eye on so that he doesn't get too swelled up and have airway problems again. I told him last night that knowing Susan is there helping care for him makes it less worrisome since she does such a good job of it.
Finally, I am sad to say that Over the Edge has closed down as of last Sunday. I know that Ed is thankful for all of the friends and patrons he has met over the years of being a bar owner but has decided that it is time for him to retire from the bar business. He asked that I let folks know if they need to get in contact with him (or just want to say "hi!") that his email address is: overtheedgepub@aol.com
Even though it seems like there was a lot of not so good news in this post, let's focus on the fact that Ed is most likely cancer free which is an amazing thing to say when I think about it not even being a year ago that he was diagnosed.
I just had a thought (funny how that happens on occasion), in Ed's retirement I think it might be easy for him to be sad for his business to be closing and forget how many lives he has touched and great memories have been made. So leave a comment for Ed with your favorite memory from Over the Edge or send him an email. Let's let him know how many people he has touched!
posted by Angie at 10:44 AM
2 Comments:
Let me start of the comments to get them going...
I couldn't possibly pick one favorite memory from Over the Edge. I spent most of my 20's there at some point and (is this bad to say?!) it's almost like a second home.
A few of the things I will never forget (in no particular order):
*Ed's benefit - what an amazing day, I'm still somewhat speechless when it comes to everyone's support and genorosity.
*Bears Games - I still have no idea what I'm going to this football season
*Moe-di Gras & Cinco de Moe-yo - the Moe's are always a great time and when you involve beads it just gets better
*The Butterface Reunion Show - Butterface always reminds me of the early days when Ed first opened Over the Edge. Great guys and a great night.
*Pool League - Ok, I admit that I didn't play that many sessions and wasn't very good but it was so much fun.
*Did I mention the Bears games?! Oh and the annual re-play of the 1985 Super Bowl game. That's classic and I don't know any other place that does it every year complete with the Super Bowl Shuffle
That's the start of my list, but I'll probably add more. Now how about the rest of you?!
11:26 AM
Super bowl shuffle...now that brings back memories. I used to play it all the time on Friday and Saturday nights before the games on Sundays at "The Edge". I don't have many memories of "over the edge" because I, of course, was singlehandly raising my two boys who are now responsible teens, soon to be responsible adults.
I do have a few memories of "over the edge" as I was there twice. The last time being the Benefit, which as Angie stated was an amazing day. It was so good to see old friends again and the support they show for Ed.
I can only think that by retiring from "over the edge", Ed can get some more rest and get well again so we can all get together at a reunion and have a great time. You know my yard is always open!!
Anyway..my best to you Ed and I am always here if you need anything!
Love ya....(D.J. Mary)
8:38 AM
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