Luckily There Are Some Cute Nurses

So I’ve got cancer.

Well, I’ve actually had cancer for nine months now. Ten months? I don’t know. Math was never my strong suit. You’d think I’d better remember when I first had surgery, but it’s baseball season. I’ve got more important things to keep track of.

Things didn’t get too serious until last month when, during a routine visit, my doctor said “so yeah, get ready for chemo. Your cancer is a little bitch.” I’m paraphrasing.

Thus began lots of chemotherapy. I’m four weeks in and luckily it’s one of those good cancers. Stage II Testicular Cancer is fairly curable, plus I get the bonus perk of talking about my junk with complete strangers. But I felt like I needed to say something, otherwise the jokes that are soon to follow on Twitter and Facebook might seem a little out of left field.

In the mean time, if you want to help out, say a few extra stupid jokes today in my name. Trust me, I can sense them.

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Hey Goob...just checking in with well wishes...hope your holding your own...heh heh heh :p  Anyway, another dumb joke: What's this?  *clop clop clop* *bang bang* *clop clop clop* Amish drive-by shooting. :D

Goob, I know that took a lot of courage to tell the world about your cancer.  I've been praying for you ever since I read this last week.  You have so many supporters and friends praying for you that I know God will answer all our prayers.  You make us laugh, fill our mailboxes with cool free stuff and I appreciate you and what you do for us. Take care of yourself, don't worry about sending us stuff right now.  Concentrate on getting well.

Chin up old boy, chin up!  Have a family member going through chemo as well.  Prayers your way!

I have never met you, but feel I know you a little from your hilarious posts on the HIF site.  When checking the site in the company of others I often read your posts aloud so that others can enjoy your self-deprecating humor.  Sometimes I even quote posts when I am not in front of the computer!  (People already think I am a nerd for getting so excited about the free stuff, but I am now a super-nerd because I also get jacked about your posts about free stuff...)  I was just catching up on some freebies today when I read your post on July 28 stating that you have cancer.   I just wanted to wish you the best and send you good vibes.  I am certain that not only are the cute nurses a bright spot for you, but that you brighten their day with your wit.  Stay strong.

Get better and keep us posted on how you are doing!! 

Thanks for sharing Goob. I love your sense of humor and I am glad you haven't let this little "hiccup" in life change that.  I am praying for ya!

Well be sure to let us know if you don't make it... don't leave us.... 'hanging'. =P Thought you might like that one. I hope you're healed quickly and with the least pain possible. Hiffer from Cartersville GA.

I'm so very sorry to hear your news. Your hey it's free site has brought us so many great freebies, but most of all, it has brought a smile to our faces on a daily basis. And that's why I know you will be okay. It's that sense of humor that will keep you going, along with all our prayers and well wishes for your quick recovery.

Thoughts and prayers coming your way from CA (: hope your balls feel better soon :p

Hey, Goob....Hang in there.  I had stage 2 Breast cancer 2 years ago.  Best thing you can do is what you are already doing....Talking about it.  I totally don't get the people who keep it under wraps.  You don't get the kind of support you need if you don't share it.  Oh, yeh, and when ever you can use the "Cancer card", do it.  You earned it.  ....I don't mean doing anything obnoxious,  If it can make you happier, do it.  Get better!

You absolutely crack me up, and I know you'll kick this thing-- sending good, happy thoughts your way!

thanks for all the freebies.  Praying  you beat the cancer so you can continue to help the world get free stuff and keep us laughing with your crazy sense of humor.  Seriously, all the best wishes for you man.

Look on the bright side: Now, if somebody does something you don't like, you can threaten to take your ball and go home.

No, thank YOU.  You save us so much time in searching for Freebies, and I love getting them in the mail!  I also enjoy reading your emails, even if it's a freebie I don't want... I still read what you type just for your humor. You remind me of my brothers... and you will make it through this.

I'm sorry to hear about the cancer...I love your emails, website and sense of humor! Thanks

Goob,  With your sense of humor, you'll have no problem beating this!!

Goob, I'm one of the lucky ones who still has a job, albeit a barely-surviving one. I often send off for freebies to try things I wouldn't otherwise buy. Yours was the very first freebie site I found to help me find freebies . . .  and it's still the best. Checking out your site every couple days is always fun and always brings a smile. I'm sure you really don't know how many people there are to whom you give a much-needed smile with your work. I'm glad we've all been able to help you in return. Please know we'll ALL pulling for you. :)

I am so sorry to hear about your illness, I can't tell you how much I love your site and how much my friends love your site, but you have to come first so take care of you and you will be in my prayers. Cheryl

UGH that bites bud!  When my mom went thru breast cancer our joking was what got her thru day to day, so dont lose your sense of humor. When Mom had a mastectomy she decided to call her self the Uno-Boober! So find the funny and go with it!

ok...i've been sent ur way...probably 2 pray....of which i will do, just 4 u.....tell me since i am not cyberspace literate...how do you make money with a web site?  I 2 have been out of work with illness, not Nearly as butt-kickin as yours, and wondered about working on the puter... I am blessed 2 have found ur web site....i will loook at it more and often....God Bless, and Yes! i will pray since its all i can do 2 day...... 

I don't know you, but I love the work that you do on HIF! Prayers are with you and you will get through this, God Willing! :)

Goob, I enjoy your freebie blog... ALOT!!! :) I'm sorry you've got the cancer... I hope you fight through it and kick it's ass... Good luck and get well!!! 

Just saw this - you are awesome and keep me smiling on HIF ... I dealt with chemo, radiation, brain surgery and stupid cancer crap 2 years ago ... keep making jokes, stay positive, and sleep! ... Sleep was definitely the best thing I did for 6 weeks with chemo and radiation.  Take care of yourself and stay positive - it will get you way farther than anything else.  P.S. ... a friend of mine dealt with testicular cancer 3 years ago, and he's just fine now.  It's nice hearing stories of people making it out alive, well at least I like to hear them :)  Best of luck to you, and take your anti-nausea meds regularly.  Its not a good med to skip lol

Thinking of you. What a great attitude you have...

your in my prays ! bestow luck with you !

Hello fella.... glad you alerted your peeps! I wish your cancer to shrink but your confidence to grow... :) Get well!

Hey there Goob, so sorry you had to join the 'club'. There are many of us here so never feel alone. I was DX in 2008 with breast cancer.  I am a three year survivor.  Take care/pamper  yourself. Get much needed rest. we all luv ya.  Positive thoughts and prayer are headed your way. Mochaspice

Stay strong! I look forward to your blog posts everyday, often it is the only bright spot of my work day!  I will think of you, picture your good health and wish for a speedy recovery every time I get the mail!  Can't wait to hear you kicked cancers @ss!  Keep thinking how good you will feel soon.

My neighbor had this and is fine now. During his chemo, I kept sending him links to neuticles, so he wouldn't feel weird when he licked himself. He laughed. www.neuticles.com

Thank you for what you have done for me. Daily laughs and free gifts in mail. My husband thinks I am nuts but... In return you will have daily prayers your way, also highly recommend you do what doctors/nurses/techs tell you to do and get additional meds if you get very tired. Best wishes, Leigh

I love your humor as you can tell you are a great guy, fun loving and sarcastic charm and you do a great job with the deals. I'll tell you what I told my Godmother - F Cancer - it will not win this one!!  Thank you for sharing.   You will be in our prayers for a speedy recovery. 

I sincerely hope you become better Goob. From your willingness to help people through this website, it is true that you have a good heart. Keep the faith.

I really enjoy your posts and read them even if I'm not interested in that particular freebie. I hope all goes well with you and I'm sending good thoughts your way.

Hey dude, this is one of your HIF visitors, cant say how long i been visiting it but yea lol , umm yea cancer is cruel  , anyways i pray & hope you get well soon.. for yourself and for all the people that know ya and for those that go to your websites.   May God Bless You

Your quirky sense of humor never fails to bring a smile to my face.  I hope all goes well!

Wow, you are about the 5 person I have come across lately with some type of cancer or serious illness.  Sending you positive healing thoughts.

i just want you to know that  you WILL get through this. no matter what, never give up! sending good vibes your way. good luck and know you will always have a friend in me :) <3 okay here is a SUPER cheesy lame joke: "what did the mother buffalo say to her child when he left? -bison :D

I have MS so can really relate to being exhausted all the time but am so sorry to hear about your cancer- with your great attitude I think that you will beat it, for sure! You are a great part of many folks day so a big thank you to you!  

So here's one of my favorite jokes.  Why do seagulls live by the sea?   Because if they lived by the bay, they'd be bagels.  Best wishes for your recovery.

Praying for you Goob.  It's wonderful checking HIF each day and laughing at your witty banter.  Hang in there.

Hey Goob, With everyones positive energy coming at you, you are going to be great in no time..You have given us so much on a daily basis, I wish we could return the favor......but know that my prayers for a quick recovery are on my lips as we speak.............later dude

don;t know if you have been hit with these yet, but here goes, Have you tried out to play first base for the Phillies yet?    Or are you in training for next years Tour de France?.  Just remember, both those guys beat ball cancer and both went on to great things. Laughter is the best medicine, and prayer never hurts.

Hi Goob, I check the HIF website everyday, sometimes more than once a day. I love it so THANK YOU! I also love to read your jokes on here. I'm sorry to hear about the cancer but I'm glad that you told everyone. Now we all can pray for you! Glad that it's been caught early but I know that chemo SUCKS and cancer of ANY kind REALLY SUCKS. Hope you feel better soon.

OH MY,    you ARE goofy !     but sending       ***mom hugs***   N E ways!!  :)

my prayers are with you.

I'm glad you told us so we can keep prayers and good energy flowing your way.  I'm not glad you joined those of us who have/had cancer.  Just try not to wrench your neck by craning to see all the pretty nurses!

Saying a prayer for you......and, "Hey, it's Free!"  Thanks for the daily freebies!  Life's a team sport, and we appreciate all you do for our team! Now, tell cancer you're on your way to a win!  

Cancer sucks. Kick it's ass, kay? Here's a lame joke: Why did the rapper carry an umbrella? 'Fo drizzle.