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27th August 2021, 06:48 AM
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Sorry for months absence shipmates
Had a few problems recently. First after many consultations confirmed cancer of right lower lund. Had removed at Gold Coast Private Hospital and after seriously checking the entrails of the removed lung part, operation declared a success. 3 different cancers found in wreckage. Hopefully no flotsam.
Great bricklayer at GCPH and had rally good smoko's morning and afternoons. Best were the chocolate donuts.
Home one day then Gold Coast University Hospital where found and hopefully cured a gastric ulcer. Worst catering mob ever sailed with. Reckon even easy going Manchester crew would have had the cook off.
Home now and walking a bit slower.
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27th August 2021, 06:53 AM
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welcome back colin i had the same opp 5 years ago do as they tell you slow and easy you never here of a tortoise dying young? jp
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27th August 2021, 06:53 AM
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Hello Colin
Welcome back mate seems like you been through te Wars pf late, anyway so glad to hear that all is on the mend now , it will i guess take some time but we are strong old Sea Dogs and i know you will be just fine!
Doesnt sound like the Galley was too good there, but then thats the way it is in these places, ask me i know too well. LOL
So now on with the show for you and hope to see more from you now
Stay Safe and take care!
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27th August 2021, 07:03 AM
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Great to know you are recovering Colin. Just keep taking the pills.
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27th August 2021, 09:13 AM
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Welcome back aboard Colin, we are all sailing with you.
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27th August 2021, 08:09 PM
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Take all care and stay well Colin,
All the best.
Keith.
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28th August 2021, 01:39 AM
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Nice to hear that you had a good outcome Colin, take it easy, that sunshine in Queensland will help with your recovery, just take it nice and easy.
Cheers Des
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28th August 2021, 05:20 AM
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Colin mate, you were in good hands there some very good hospitals in Queensland.
As a Cancer survivor I can understand your situation, though mine was not as rough as yours, but give it time and you will be sailing again.
Never ever give up, it was caught in time and there is nothing better than that.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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