Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: An old mate

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Dundowran Beach
    Age
    77
    Posts
    0

    Default An old mate

    A couple of weeks back LOML and I went to Sydney to pick up some friends from Brasil. We drove back up the coast and on the way dropped into my old hometown, just to show them where this troglodyte grew up.

    While there I dropped in to see an old mate whom I hadn't seen forabout 18 years.

    He was very pleased to se me but I was stunned. He was in a wheelchair as the result of having 3 tumours removed from his brain and losing a small part of the brain.

    I could only spend a few minutes with him and just could not reconcile the mate I had played chess, tennis and cricket with as young fellas as the one I saw now. We also studied together and after finishing high school we all went our separate ways.

    Since then I have spoken to him on the phone - he is hospital and maintaining a positive attitude.

    I also emailed a couple of other mates from the same group who have promised to get in touch with him. I just hope this boosts his morale.

    I fear that my old mate doesn't have much time left among us but I certainly hope for the best and hope that life can deal him a last good hand.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Pensacola Florida
    Age
    78
    Posts
    0

    Default

    Arthur...goes to show that none of us know when the time will be up ~ young, old, middle age, the damn reaper eventually catches up.
    So all we can really do is our best while were still here!

    Good thoughts for your friend.
    Cheers,
    Ed

    Do something that is stupid and fun today, then run like hell !!!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Flinders Shellharbour
    Posts
    0

    Default

    buga! thats a sad story that I wouldnt wish on anybody, your a good man charlie brown.
    Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso


  4. #4
    crowie's Avatar
    crowie is offline Life's Good, Enjoy each new day & try to encourage
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Faulconbridge, Lower Blue Mountains
    Age
    68
    Posts
    2,576

    Default

    Yes life has a way of catching up on you.
    After an initial recovery from a brain injury I started the process to look up a whole bunch of old mates I'd done my Navy engineering training with.
    Turned out good finding 70 of the 120 and had a great ANZAC weekend reunion a few years back.
    Friends and family are what counts with both taking time & effort; very worth while!!
    Keep it up Arthur, you're a good mate.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Dundowran Beach
    Age
    77
    Posts
    0

    Post Gone

    Last night I was given the sad news that my old mate, Don, had passed away.

    I spoke with Don's mother this morning and she is bearing up well. However Don's father has not taken the news so well.

    I last spoke to Don the day after his birthday. Unfortunately a couple of hospital moves and exhaustion for Don left me unable to speak to him again.

    I May not be able to attend the funeral but the family was very understanding and thankful for the contact.

    Vale Don.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Pensacola Florida
    Age
    78
    Posts
    0

    Default

    Art,
    Sincere condolences on the passing of your friend.

    Regards,
    Ed
    Cheers,
    Ed

    Do something that is stupid and fun today, then run like hell !!!

Similar Threads

  1. G,day mate
    By Bettsy in forum G'day mate - THE WELCOME WAGON -Introduce yourself
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 16th May 2009, 11:13 AM
  2. Our mate Wongo..... apologies mate!
    By Christopha in forum JOKES
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 29th April 2006, 04:51 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •