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Title: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2008, 07:12:35 pm
I've been in a weird mood today.  Then I just realized that this is my HIV anniversary -- 18 years ago today I went and got tested for HIV (in the back of my mind knowing what the results would likely be).  When the doctor's office never called me back, I knew the results were positive.  I had to go in to the doctor's office and ask for the results.  The nurse came back and said "the doctor would like to speak to you in his office" (*groan*).  He was so flustered that he didn't know what to say to me.  So I told him "the results were positive, right?".  I remember driving all the way home before I would let myself cry. 

I'm nearly 100% sure I seroconverted about a year earlier, back in 1989.  But August 14 1990 was the day I got tested, and that's why i consider it my anniversary.  I'll see if I can find a photo of me from back then, and post it, just for shits and grins.

Hugs,

Henry
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Oceanbeach on August 14, 2008, 07:54:47 pm
Henry Dear,

I checked the Anniversary Gift Guide and found "the modern gift for the 18th Anniversary is Furniture, while the traditional gift is Porcelain.  I have an idea... Let's celebrate the Porcelain god on this important day?  Have the best day
Michael
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Buckmark on August 14, 2008, 08:48:15 pm
As promised, here is a picture of me -- from 1989.  Complete with 80s porn star moustache.  I did say it was 1989.   ;)

Cheers,

Henry


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Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Longislander on August 14, 2008, 10:47:51 pm
Henry,

Handsome as ever~  ;)

Congrats on your anniversary!

Paul
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: keyite on August 15, 2008, 05:27:27 am
Well, I think you've grown more handsome with age. Congrats and may there be many more to come.. ;D
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: NewLife4Me on August 15, 2008, 09:34:07 am
Handsome then and even more handsome now..... Happy Anniver say and here's to looking forward to many more!

Cheers!

Thom
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: woodshere on August 15, 2008, 09:50:52 am
Like a good wine your looks have only improved!  Thanks for sharing your anniversary with us!  Hope you did something fun to honor the occasion.

Take Care,
Woods
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: AlanBama on August 15, 2008, 09:58:32 am
Henry, you certainly were a hottie (and still are!).   Happy anniversary, and hope you have many many more.

hugs,

Alan
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: dixieman on August 15, 2008, 11:24:06 am
Henry, Wishing you the best on your anniversary. I'm glad your still with us! sincerely, John
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: BT65 on August 15, 2008, 12:14:33 pm
Henry, wow you certainly were a hottie (of course, you still are, now more distinguished).  Congrats on your anniversay and I hope you celebrate many more!
  Luv,
Betty
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: thunter34 on August 15, 2008, 12:21:59 pm
As promised, here is a picture of me -- from 1989.  Complete with 80s porn star moustache.  I did say it was 1989.   ;)

Cheers,

Henry


Henry...

You know I love ya, but - *giggles*.  I much prefer the clean shaven Henry of today.  Belated congrats on the HIV anniversary.

T
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Texan38 on August 15, 2008, 01:52:49 pm
WHOOO HOOO!  Congrats on your anniversary!  And I must agree with everyone else, you were and still are a good lookin' man!  ;)
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: HARLEY_B on August 15, 2008, 05:43:15 pm
Just wanted to wish you all the best on your anniversary. I don't think Hallmark has a card for this to send you...but if it did, it would say thanks for hanging with us.

                                                                                      Tim
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Buckmark on August 15, 2008, 11:07:18 pm
I really appreciate everyone's responses, and kind words.  Thanks so much!

Hugs,

Henry
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Peter Staley on August 17, 2008, 08:45:32 pm
Happy anniversary, Henry.  Nice pics -- then and now..  you stud.

Peter
(who likes and mimics your grey above the ears)
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on August 18, 2008, 12:36:40 am
Henry,

An anniversary gives one the opportunity to also see how far one has progressed.  Just imagine (and remember) that fourteen years ago, none of us would have been given much of a chance of a quality life.  Things have changed...and we can hope they will get better. 

I am at AMG still in Mexico City and many of us commented that we wish you could have joined us.  During the dinner, we ran a continuous loop of pictures from the three previous AMGs...and of course you were in some of them.

I hope you can join us next year wherever we wind up.

Gary (on behalf of our group in Mexico City)
Title: Re: My HIV Anniversary
Post by: Buckmark on August 18, 2008, 01:37:28 pm
I've been thinking about all the folks attending AMG as well.  I'm going to make every effort to attend next year.

And it sure has been relatively quiet around here with you!   ;)

Cheers,

Henry