Our thoughts and prayers are with Gerald and the family as well. Tell Gerald that we will battle on without him and hope that we can try to keep up with our financial reporting as best we can. We know that he will need to check it all out when he gets back. We have a bottle of red for him for Christmas and will keep it in the cellar until we see him.
from The Board and staff of CCI Group.
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Sophie
11/19/2012 03:52:08 pm
Hi Tiff
I keep asking Alice for updates on your dad. I am so thrilled to hear that he is going well. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. we are all here for you! xxx
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William Parton
11/19/2012 09:02:19 pm
Terribly sorry to hear the news Tiff.
You have my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you, Jen, brother and the rest of the family.
Warm Regards,
William Parton.
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Kathy Cotter
11/20/2012 07:07:33 am
My thoughts are with you as a family and wishing Gerald a speedy recovery
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Louise Stewart
11/20/2012 08:05:01 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Special prayers for Gerald's speedy recovery.
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Keith Pearson
11/20/2012 07:01:02 pm
Jennifer,I was shocked and stunned at Rotary tonight as I had been busy and not checked my emails for a couple of days. If you need anything doing let me know. Gerald is a fighter and his fitness from Football umpiring will help him and he is a winner. You will get through this terrible time as you have a lot of support. Don't
Be frightened to ask for anything. I believe in the power of prayer and I will be praying for my mate. God Bless. Keith
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nina zeleny
11/20/2012 07:42:15 pm
Hi Tiff, What a terrible shock for you all and how awful. My best wishes and sympathy to all of you and prayers for your dad's full recovery. So sorry that this has happened. Love Nina
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Dave Tuz
11/21/2012 08:38:10 am
Please let Gerald know when possible that we had a great Rotary meeting last night.........but we missed him.
Speedy recovery, Dave
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Maxine Kohler
11/22/2012 05:49:07 am
Our thoughts, prayers and every good vibe goes to your Dad from us all at The McDonald College in Sydney.
Maxine
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Tim Flentje
11/22/2012 06:48:14 am
Dear Gerald - have enjoyed your company for many years and running past you on Sunday mornings along the coast! Look forward to seeing you back on the track soon. All my best to you and Jennifer. Tim Flentje
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Allan Cram
11/22/2012 07:50:43 am
I'm thinking of all of Gerald's family and friends. Gerald's determination is going to take him a long way in this journey and progress is progress. I'm sure he'll take progressively stronger steps.
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Darren Pike
11/22/2012 09:13:47 am
Gerald, we are missing you rattling the cages here at Resthaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish you a speedy and full recovery.
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Caroline Martin
11/22/2012 09:15:43 am
Hi I just want to wish you all well and hope that Gerald has a speedy recovery. Are thought are with you Gerald and your family. Love all the Staff at Resthaven in the Riverland.
We are all thinking of you and missing Gerald, too. Last year, he told us of his rehabilitation after the Bell's Palsy, and said, 'What have I learned from this experience? Never give up, and take one small step at a time.'
Very true. All the best from the team at Resthaven.
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Jenny Jurga
11/22/2012 11:56:27 am
Wishing you a speedy recovery Gerald, someone has to keep us Port supporters in-line
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Tina Emery
11/22/2012 12:32:25 pm
To my dear Gerald
I miss you so much, your banter and bad jokes included! Please get well soon, it just isn't the same without you...
All our thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly tough time..
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Eileen Jeffree
11/22/2012 12:41:34 pm
Dear Gerald and family, sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way, Gerald we miss you at work, especially during AFL draft week! Looking forward to your recovery and seeing you soon.
EJ
Xx
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Kate Thomson
11/22/2012 12:53:58 pm
To Gerald
I finally got the joke about your important KPI last Friday and am sorry I didn't get to wish you Happy Birthday on becoming officially "an aged person" on the day! I have missed your cheery face and your dot points .Thinking of you and your family at this really tough time.
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Bob Congdon
11/22/2012 12:58:29 pm
Hi Gerald,
Sorry to hear that you have had an accident at home.
Pam and I will be following your progress towards a full recovery with concern and confidence that you are already on your way back to good health.
Miss your knowing smiles across the table at our meetings. Will be dropping in to see you as soon as you are up to it.
Sincerely Bob and Pam Congdon
Best regards
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Heather Kerby-Eaton
11/22/2012 02:25:46 pm
Hi Gerald
Please continue to make a speedy recovery. You are terribly missed as a great colleague and friend. Undoutedly your unrelenting perseverance will ensure excellent progress.
We are all thinking of you at Leabrook. Love to you and your family
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Marilyn O"Connor
11/22/2012 03:57:23 pm
Very sorry to hear about your accident Gerald. My best wishes to you and your family for a speedy recovery and I am looking forward to chatting to you about the Wallabies win over the Poms last Saturday.
Kind Regards
Marilyn
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Alan Graham
11/22/2012 08:27:22 pm
Hi Gerald
Just wanted you to know that all at ACS are thinking about you.
Best wishes
The ACS team
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Richard Hearn
11/23/2012 06:00:24 pm
Gerald
All of your work colleagues at Resthaven have been thinking of you, Jennifer, Jordan and Tiffany over the past week and praying for your recovery.
Our very best wishes
Richard
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Carla Reid
11/24/2012 05:15:38 am
What a beautiful web page, tears in my eyes as I am reading this, thanks Tiffiany for keeping us updated on his progress.My family is all spread out over the country for work, asked me to give lots of love from Carla, Paddy, Shaun, and Bryce.
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Tiffany Welden-iley
11/24/2012 09:54:25 am
Hi Carla, i am so pleased you have been able to find this page. Do any of the boys have facebook? if so id love to add them as a friend and chat to them. It has been a very very long time. Hope you and your family are going well. Will regularly update this site for Dad
Love Tiffany xx
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Shaun Reid
11/25/2012 08:54:42 pm
I have a facebook and so does mum, i tried typing in your name tiffany but i couldnt find your profile so you may need to add me instead. Bryce has a facebook as well :) my facebook should say i live in perth w.a and that i went to hellyer college and also that i work at a place called allplant auto electrics, thought i'd let you know so you can find me easier!
Tiffany Welden-Iley
11/26/2012 08:26:01 am
Hi Shaun, there are a few Shaun Reids popping up... this is my facebook link:http://www.facebook.com/tiffanyalice27
hopefully that works.
My profile is private so you probs wouldnt find me in a search :)
hope that works
David Norton
11/24/2012 03:24:51 pm
Hi Gerald. As u would say "I just want you to know".....that I am deeply concerned for you and hoping and praying for a good recovery. And Tiffany has done a wonderful job creating this site and no doubt u r proud. See you soon
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Stacey Thompson
11/24/2012 08:12:22 pm
Hello Gerald
Good to hear the latest - sounds like good progress. I know your fighting spirit will prevail.
From the person who doesn't know much about football...and beat you in the Footy Tips.
Stacey Thompson
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Shaun Reid
11/24/2012 08:29:08 pm
Hi Shaun here, Patty and Carla's eldest son. When myself and the family heard about the accident Gerald we were shocked! But we are so happy and relieved to hear that you are showing great progress and you are getting better! So on behalf of the Reid family, Patty, Carla, Bryce and myself, our thoughts are with you and we wish you a fast and speedy recovery. Get better soon!
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George
11/25/2012 06:24:04 am
Next time use a parachute. Im standing in as sergeant so I hope you recover ASAP cos I have no idea of what meeting number it is.
Kindest regards to Jennifer, Jordan & Tiffany.
George
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Jennifer
11/27/2012 07:30:53 pm
George!! You made us smile. I am sure Gerald will get a chuckle out of this also. Sergeant, OMG!!! What were they thinking!!!
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Des Itsines
11/25/2012 07:23:50 am
Hi Gerald. I am encouraged by the report that you are progressing well. I will keep up the prayers to the Greek Gods and Goddesses for you and your family, so if you hear claps of thunder, don't worry, it is just Thor responding !.
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David Phillips
11/25/2012 07:56:04 am
What an absolute shock to hear about your accident but its great to see that your'e improving. (I'd rather forget that Norwood won the flag!) I look forward to seeing you on your jogs with your chatty Queensland mate down at Henley Square. Thinking about you mate. Get well soon.
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Bill Hartwig
11/25/2012 09:42:52 am
Hi Gerald. Terrible news to hear about your accident but if anybody can fight their way back from this it's you, my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you mate. Looking forward to having a lunch with you again down the track when we can once again talk about our beloved Crows.
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Simon Newbold
11/25/2012 10:21:17 am
Hi Gerald,
Very sad to hear of your accident. It sounds like you are recovering slowly but surely. Thinking of you and your family during this stressful time. We need you ready for the Finance Forum in February as we will miss your wit and humour. Cheers
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Dennis Chamberlain
11/25/2012 12:07:21 pm
Best wishes coming to you for a speedy recovery from all of us at JBMT
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Klaus Zimmermann
11/25/2012 02:48:02 pm
Hi Gerald, so sorry to hear about this accident. You have a strong network of family and work colleagues. The mutual support is invaluable in times of stress. My thoughts are with you. Get well soon. All the best to all. Klaus
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Kris Pantelis
11/25/2012 04:39:38 pm
Hi Jennifer and Family
Heard about Gerald's accident and was saddened to hear about the severity. Tiffany, this website is fantastic and for ex-neighbours at Novar Gardens is a great way to keep up with your dad's recovery, thank you. We wish Gerald a speedy recovery and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. xx
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Heather Kerby-Eaton
11/25/2012 06:25:38 pm
Keep up the good work Gerald. We are praying for continued progress and will support that in any way. Love to you and family
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Ashley Cooper
11/25/2012 06:28:36 pm
Hi Gerald
Thinking of you as you make your recovery.
On the upside it is handy you have some sedation during the Crows saga.
See you soon.
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Des Itsines
11/25/2012 06:33:59 pm
Hi Gerald. So glad to hear you are mending quickly . So just to save up on some down time, don't forget we are always looking for good Nurses, so while you are there could you check out the calibre and do a couple of interviews??
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Katrina
11/26/2012 06:38:46 am
Hi Gerald,
I hope by the time you're reading these comments you're feeling a whole lot better. Know that you have so many people who have been anxiously waiting for you to wake and be on the mend. My parents, Elton, and I have all been worried and we're so glad your health is improving.
With love and well wishes,
Katrina
Gerald, it is great to hear that you are responding well to treatment and are much improved. Just heard a whisper 'Kurt Tippett to Port Adelaide' keep it under your hat!!
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Leigh Hall
11/26/2012 11:44:08 am
Hi Gerald,
One behalf of your friends at Uniting Communities I wish you a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with you, and when you are ready we look forward to our robust discussions around the Board table.
Kind Regards
Leigh Hall
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Jo Baulderstone
11/26/2012 12:01:38 pm
Hi Gerald, glad to hear you are making progress. As Leigh indicated, we are thinking of you and wishing you well.
best wishes
Jo
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Adrian Ware
11/26/2012 02:00:09 pm
Hi Gerald
My best wishes and prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
ACS finance meetings wont be the same without you !
I will be following your progress so keep it up!
You have now made me think twice about my own adventures with a ladder !!
Best Wishes
Adrian Ware
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Tina Emery
11/27/2012 05:20:17 am
Hi Gerald
It is so good to read of your really encouraging improvements and progress... Keep it up...... I knew you could do it! Tina 😃
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Maria Zito
11/27/2012 07:40:18 am
Hi Gerald, Have been praying for you since we heard the news. We have done the finance report for the Board meeting Friday and I am sure you will be very proud of us when you see it, but you will be missed.
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Steve Hope
11/27/2012 07:55:30 am
Great idea Tiffany, we are all praying for Gerald and look forward seeing him when he is able.
Gerald so good to hear that you are making good progress and I am sure that you will soon be back to your old self with another story to tell us!
See you soon
Steve
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Wendy Morey
11/27/2012 08:22:39 am
Hi Gerald,
I am thinking of you and your family. Sending you all my best wishes ` ~ for a speedy recovery ~ all the way from Cambodia. You will be in my prayers. I will be checking in daily to monitor your progress via the website - and I expect progress! (not too quickly, not too slowly, but at just the right speed please)! :) Wendy.
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Keith Pearson
11/27/2012 09:40:06 am
Gerald, Pleasing to hear you are making progress.Lets know when you are up to a visitor. Thinking of you and yours.
Keith
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Keith Pearson
11/27/2012 09:40:17 am
Gerald, Pleasing to hear you are making progress.Lets know when you are up to a visitor. Thinking of you and yours.
Keith
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Keith Pearson
11/27/2012 09:40:29 am
Gerald, Pleasing to hear you are making progress.Lets know when you are up to a visitor. Thinking of you and yours.
Keith
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Chris Headland
11/27/2012 11:19:35 am
Hi Gerald,
Sorry to hear of your accident. Good to read that you are making progress. I am sure that you will show that Redlegs determination.Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. All the best.
Chris
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Kelvin Dickens
11/27/2012 12:23:16 pm
I was distressed to hear of Gerald's fall from the ladder. My wife always tells me not to get on a ladder unless she is around - but we know that it is not possible to do much when a fall happens.
We are praying for your continuing recovery and particularly the rehabilitation of your right side. You are missed at CCI and wee will see how good Maria and Marcia have learned from you!!!!
God's blessings be upon you and the family at this stressful time. Hope to see you soon. Kelvin Dickens
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Stuart Merrylees
11/27/2012 01:09:38 pm
Hi Gerald
Sorry to hear about your fall. We all continue to do things we know we shouldnt but dont think about it until something like this happens when a person close to our hearts,hurts themselves doing something they/ we have done several time over and over. Our hearts and thoughts are with you Gerald get well soon and get back to the CCi meetings as we love the financial reports and we cant afford to go back to teh old ways..
Look forward and keep your sites on getting well, best wishes to you and your family , talk soon Stuart Merrylees
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Ann Morrison
11/27/2012 07:57:45 pm
So shocked to hear of your accident, but very pleased to read the blog about your progress and to see the snaps of your beautiful family. Best wishes for a steady recovery, we will miss you on Friday at the meeting and luncheon.
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Kingsley Congdon
11/27/2012 08:56:27 pm
Hi Gerald,
I was saddened to hear of your accident and will hold you and your family in my prayers. All the best day by day. Kingsley.
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Wendy Rush
11/28/2012 10:06:25 am
Hi Gerald - we are all thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. We enjoy your visits when you pop in to see us from time to time, so we are looking forward to you being able to walk in the back door very soon! Do you remember we named a teddy bear after you? I think I let the cat out of the bag a couple of years ago, because you didn't know we named him after you. Anyway, he is dressed for the festive season with his Santa hat and scarf - all set for a great Christmas. Praying that you will be well enough to enjoy a special Christmas with your family this year. :-) Much love. Wendy R xxx
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Lucy Carberry
11/28/2012 10:35:12 am
Hi Gerald, we were so shocked and upset when we heard about your accident. We know with your determination, courage and confidence you will sitting at the footy next year and I will be waving to you from the opposite side of the ground. Only one more day and we can say goodbye to the Tippett saga. You have tremendous love and support from your family, a very lucky man. Take care. Love from Lucy.
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Tom Lynas
11/28/2012 01:50:52 pm
Hi Gerald & Family,
Thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. Look forward to speaking with you again soon.
Kind regards,
Tom
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Bob Congdon
11/29/2012 07:20:46 am
Hi Gerald,
Have been following your strong and steady progress over the past week with admiration. Your long term attention to physical fitness is paying off. Looking forward to more good reports and the possibility of visiting soon. Regards, Bob
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Jenny Grigg
11/29/2012 03:07:56 pm
Tiffany the updates have been fantastic and really appreciated. I can't imagine what the family is going through but your strength is amazing and will help your Dad and Mum so much.Thinking of you all and hoping for a great recovery xxxx
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Simone & Chris Iley
12/2/2012 07:05:26 pm
Totally agree with you! Tiffany and family you guys are amazing! Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Love to all!
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Gerry Dee
12/1/2012 06:31:10 pm
I lit a candle for you at Mass today. Get well soon
Cheers
Gerry Dee
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Shirley Schaefer
12/2/2012 03:01:40 pm
Family Welden,
my thoughts are with you at this time.
I have known Gerald through work and have personal experience with brain injury through a fall (my own father).
I with you all the best for the future. I know that Gerald wont give up easily, just keep fighting. Please pass on my best wishes for his recovery.
Shirley Schaefer
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Simone & Chris Iley
12/2/2012 07:01:45 pm
Gerald and Family,
We have been thinking of you ever since we heard of this terrible accident! Our love, warmth and light are with you and the family. We love you and will come visit you soon.
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Waste of Time
12/3/2012 09:06:50 am
Will catch up in the next few days. Looking forward to our next run together. Contiue to recover......Graham (The World Greatest Runner)
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Wendy Morey
12/3/2012 02:31:54 pm
Hi Gerald, it is great to read of the progress you are making in healing. Steady progress is terrific .... we are thinking of you each day and you and your family remain in our prayers. Not sure what you did with my Honda - guess I will have to ask you when I am home at Christmas time. See you then. Wendy!
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Steven and Judy
12/4/2012 08:59:56 am
Heh Gerald. Great to see you are coming good. Hang in there! We are with you all the way thanks to the great postings on this website by your lovely family. Thinking of you. Will visit again soon. Steve, Judy, Liam and Amanda.
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Wendy Rush
12/4/2012 01:33:01 pm
Hi Gerald - you are amazing, and I know that you will get through this. You have such courage and determination, and a wonderful family who are devoted to you. I add my prayers to the many and hope that you continue to progress well and that you make a full recovery. We miss you at English House! Much love, W xxx
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Tim Flentje
12/4/2012 04:22:01 pm
Dear Gerald & Family
I have been delighted and amazed at Gerald's wonderful progress and the support from all aspects of his life. An amazing gentleman.
I am looking forward to catching up when appropriate.
All my best.
Tim Flentje
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Cam Garry
12/6/2012 08:16:32 am
Hi Gerald
It was sad to hear the news come through from JJ. I'm glad to read that you are slowly progressing though and want to wish you good luck over the next period of rehab. Knowing JJ well and reading Tiffany's comments, it's certainly going to be the case that you will never have a lack of information to help you regain all your strengths!
To the Welden family, just caught up with the events of the last month. Family strengh is the best medicine and Gerald will be fighting all the way.
All the best from the Garry Family.
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Julie Redman
12/6/2012 10:11:04 am
Gerald,So sorry to hear of your accident.It is good to hear you are making good progress.I wish you a speedy recovery amidst incredibly supportive family and frineds. Julie Redman
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Adrian Praljak
12/6/2012 11:31:10 am
Family Welden,
Our Prayers are with you all. God Bless. Adrian Praljak
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jennifer garry
12/7/2012 04:49:52 am
Hi Jenny, JJ & Tiffany
Cam just sent me this link and I was shocked to hear what had happened. Thinking of you all at this time and hope that Gerald keeps recovering at the fast rate he is! jenny garry
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Maureen & Brian
12/8/2012 08:57:37 pm
Hi Gerald, all of your 'new' relatives in the UK, are so pleased to hear that you are now on the mend. Hope you fully recover soon, (so we can talk about what is wrong with Australian cricket.).
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Iley Family England. ( Norman & Sylvia, Maurice, Anne, Oli & Amy )
12/9/2012 06:22:20 am
Just to say you are in our thoughts and we send love and prayers.
We are glad to hear that you are making progress and are enjoying the sun while we have ice, snow and wind!
Love to all xx
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Simon Newbold
12/9/2012 07:49:32 am
Hi Gerald and family,
Have been following your progress and so happy that you are improving. I am sure it will take time so hang in there and keep fighting. I will try and drop in the next time I am in the city. Its fantastic to see how much wonderful support you are getting from your family and friends. Cheers Simon
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Wendy Morey
12/9/2012 08:34:32 am
Hi Gerald, thinking of you each day.....keep up the good work as you walk the road of recovery. Wendy
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Darren Pike
12/9/2012 11:27:28 am
Hi Gerald, keep on plugging away one day at a time. I continue to hold you and your family in my prayers. I'm looking forward to hearing more positive news about your recovery.
Darren
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Chris Headland
12/9/2012 12:24:42 pm
HiGerald,
Good to hear of your progess. Trust that you continue to have healing. Thoughts are with you daily.
Cheers Chris
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Wendy Rush
12/10/2012 07:20:39 am
Hi Gerald - we will miss you at our Christmas lunch today. So sorry you can't join us. We will raise a glass to your health - perhaps a Shiraz or a nice Cab Sauv? Take care and get better soon. xx
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Leigh Hall
12/10/2012 03:29:43 pm
Hi Gerald,
Is is very pleasing to read of your progress. I am thinking of you and wish I could help you in some way.
Kind Regards and Best Wishes,
Leigh Hall
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Kathy Cotter
12/10/2012 07:59:07 pm
Hi Gerald
We will all miss you tomorrow at the Christmas Dinner. As George is away too, Keith (or Nazeem) (or both) are filling in as Sergeant. Oh well it will be alright on the night!!!
Kathy
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Wayne Lang
12/11/2012 09:09:29 am
Very sorry to hear of your accident. I hope you have good looking nurses looking after you. I tried to call the other night but the nurse said you would not be able to converse with me.
I hope Resthaven has sent you a nice 'get well' basket containing at least 1 bottle of Grange. If they have, I will help you drink it when you are fully recovered.
Please make a full recovery, a lot of people are thinking of you and your family.
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Steve Rado
12/12/2012 10:28:01 am
Hey Gerald my mate of 57 years,
you of all people, didn't deserve this challenge of such enormity.
But as I have known you the longest ( other than your Mother), I know that you will be throwing everything you have in the tank at this one. As you have in past instances, I know you will systematically and doggedly take this on until only you are satisfied , close the folder and say - "job done !".
With the love and support of all around you and a word to the Grand Master of all things you will prevail.
To visit you every day for 2 weeks and see your progress helped me greatly to deal with this. I was very humbled that you allowed me to help you some mealtimes and take you outside for the first time.
I will be back in Adelaide as soon as I can.
Oh, and Lorraine wants her Footy Mate back !.
Until then, love you mate,
Steve
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Tina Emery
12/12/2012 07:49:29 pm
Hi Gerald
It is just wonderful to hear of your progress and now being at Hampstead. You will show them all how it's done!
See you soon.
Love Tina
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Bev and Lou Salzone
12/13/2012 01:35:11 pm
Gerald we got a bit of a shock to get a message from Jennifer while we were overseas. We have been looking at Tiffanys website for you. What a wonderful job she has done. Hope you are still making giant leaps and small steps in your recovery. Lou has been band from ladders since he turned 60 but also still refuses to stay off. Love to you and Jennifer, Jordan and Tiffany.
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nina zeleny
12/13/2012 03:00:25 pm
Hi Tiff, so good to hear he is improving.Sounds like you are all doing a great job looking after him and keeping him motivated. I have been praying for him and all of you. God Bless and best wishes, Nina
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Gerry Dee
12/14/2012 02:45:04 pm
Hi Gerald
I have been thing of you now at Hamstead.
We are leaving early to have Christmas at Mt Eliza Victoria with all the family.Will see you in the New Year.
Merry Christmas and may 2013 be a better year.
Cheers
Gerry Dee
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Recruitment Team - Resthaven
12/17/2012 09:02:32 am
Hi Gerald.
We were all thinking about you today and we have checked your website. See that you are doing well and wishing you all the best for your fast recovery.
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Ginnie Wallis
12/17/2012 09:17:12 am
Hi Gerald
It was a bit extreme to go and fall off a ladder just because you can't run faster than me anymore! Wishing you a speedy recovery and see you at the start line of the next half marathon!
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Klaus Zimmermann
12/19/2012 07:31:56 am
Hi Gerald, glad to hear things are improving although probably too slow for your liking. I know you are a fighter, determined and very competitive so don't get too frustrated. This is not the way you would have wanted to spend Christmas but keep building on the improvements every day. Thinking about you and you are in my prayers. Cheers and keep smiling. Klaus
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Marcia Evans
12/19/2012 07:48:32 am
Gerald
We finish up tomorrow after what has been a massive year for us all. Our successes are due in no small part to your work and encouragement. We completed the Finance report for the end of this year and the Board said it was ok. Guess you will need to check it later so that we don't make too many errors for too long, Maria says to get fit so that she can challenge you to a boxing round!!! Seriously, we wish you a good recovery and look forward to moving forward for us all in 2013. from Marcia and Maria.
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Wendy Rush
12/20/2012 09:42:53 am
Hi Gerald. English House closes today for the Christmas break - back on Monday 14 January. We thought we would send you a quick Christmas greeting. It is so good to hear you are going well in rehab. We are confident that you will be back to your usual bright, active self again soon. Take care and we hope, despite the circumstances, that you and your beautiful family have a wonderful Christmas. Much love, Wendy, Lucy and Penelope. xx
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pat reid
12/20/2012 04:22:40 pm
Hey Gerald, It always amazes me how easily this sort of thing happens, but beleive it or not it does happen quite often. The main thing is that you are lucky enough to have a large group of extended family and close freinds out here to help you and your family get thru this. Your a fighter mate, I know you'll beat this, its in your nature, my thoughts are with you constantly mate, lottsa love Paddy and familly
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Carole Matthews
12/22/2012 06:47:25 pm
Hi Gerald, on behalf of the Community Respite Services team, well done for your progress so far and good luck for the future. My wish for you and your family is to enjoy this family-oriented time of celebration, and I hope Santa spoils you. Cheers Carole Matthews
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Kathy Cotter
12/24/2012 07:34:06 am
Hi Gerald
So pleased you are now in rehab and on the way to recovery with your progress going nicely. We miss you at Rotary, hurry back.
Kathy & Vic
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Bill Hartwig
12/26/2012 10:37:14 am
Hi Gerald
I was thrilled to read the progress you've made since you've moved to Hampstead, mate. You really are a tough old chook, alright!!
I live less than a 10 minute drive from Hampstead, so I will drop in and catch up with you in the next few days. We will definitely talk about our beloved Crows!! l
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Wendy Morey
12/26/2012 12:13:31 pm
Hi Gerald, it was great to spend time with you the other day. I'll be following your steady progress when I am back in Cambodia...and thinking of you. See you next time I am in town. Wendy.
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Kim York
12/26/2012 01:01:12 pm
Hi Gerald, i was saddened to hear of your accident after seeing you at the UC Invest Golf Day only a short time beforehand. I am pleased to hear that you are slowly getting there and I have no doubt that you will recover, it will just take time and hard work. To the Welden family, my very best wishes to you all. I have been through the trauma of a head injury with my husband and can relate to the ICU ward at the RAH and the wards at the Hampstead Centre so believe me when I say I empathise with you. Tiffany - congratulations on such a lovely forum, what a great way of keeping those who care about your dad informed. I have had the pleasure of being a minute secretary at UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide (Uniting Communities now) for several of the committees that your dad serves on for us and he is, and has always been, an absolute gentlemen. He always says hello to the "secretary" and i have developed a fondness for him over the years. A few years ago I was surprised to see your dad at the Shedley Theatre (I am involved with the theatre community in SA as a performer). He was attending Fame and was very proud to tell me that the lovely blonde appearing on the stage was his little girl. I will be thinking of you all as you go through the recovery process with your dear dad, husband and son. Take care of each other, cry when you need to, get angry if it helps and tell each other how much you love one another every day.
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Jenny Jurga
12/28/2012 06:13:20 pm
Hi Gerald & Family
I am pleased to hear that you are getting better every day, being able to follow your progress on the website has been very enlightening and it is amazing how quickly you are bouncing back. It has been a bit quiet at work without the usual banter between us (that is the Crows and Power discussions) so hopefully we will be having these conversations in the not too distant future. Glad to hear you & your family had a great Christmas and here's hoping the New Year will be kind to you all. Kind regards, Jenny
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Aaron Garry
12/28/2012 07:52:51 pm
Wishing the welden-iley family the best this Christmas with a continued recovery in the new year!
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David Norton
12/30/2012 12:25:15 pm
Hey Gerald! Here is looking towards 2013 where you continue with your tremendous recovery. Your determination, grit and persistence is working wonders. May 2013 truly be a happy new year!
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Sue Springbett
1/1/2013 06:03:35 am
Dear Gerald,
I am so pleased to hear that you are recovering well. I hope that 2013 will be kinder to you and not set so many challenges for you to get over. We miss you at Resthaven and we really look forward to seeing that cheeky smile again soon. We need you back soon as budget time is fast approaching and we need your humour to get us through!!!! With love from Sue and all of the staff at Paradise. xxxxxx
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Ada Munns
1/9/2013 03:35:47 am
Hi Gerald my friend for 30 years.
Thanks to Eileen at Resthaven and Jennifer I found out what had happened to you. It is absolutely fantastic the progress you have made in such a short period of time. Tiffany - congratulations on such a lovely website, what a great way of keeping those who care about your dad informed. Thank you Jennifer for the phone call - it was very much appreciated. My thoughts are with you and are your family. Keep the progress going.
Ada
Hi Gerald, Caroline informed me of your accident when I came in to give you your Christmas gift, it took me by surprise but to see your progress is truly inspiring. All of us at Pickles Auctions wish you a very speedy recovery and I have no doubt that you will come back stronger than ever. We also wish you and your family a very happy and safe 2013. Get well soon, miss your face on my visits. Marg Bell
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Helen Boyle - Purchasing Manager (ACH Group)
1/9/2013 12:56:06 pm
Hello Gerald
Glad to hear you are on the mend. Wishing all the best for a speedy recovery.
Best Wishes
Helen Boyle - ACH Group
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Des Itsines
1/14/2013 01:30:59 pm
Hi Gerald. Happy New Year to you and to your wonderful family. I have been following the comments on the website . Just so great to hear that you are up to home visits . I guess your next KPI is to make to the Crows Showdown !!! I will put my money on seeing you there, so keep up the good progress ! Des
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Josh Pryor
1/15/2013 01:08:12 pm
Dear Gerald,
I was very shocked to learn after speaking with Clinton Fern that a spritely young lad such as yourself has had a fall. I was not shocked at all however to learn that you are making a speedy recovery and that you are facing this all with determination.
I am a little disappointed that you didn't wait a couple of years for me to finish my degree so that I'm able to help out, but as far as I can remember with my business interaction with you, you have always been ahead of the game by a few steps so I'm not sure of why I thought that you might wait for me to be done.
I hope that your recovery continues in the right direction and that you're back to full capacity in no time at all!
You're very fortunate to have such a supportive family around you, and I am sure that this has made this arduous process all that much easier!
My thoughts are with you all!
Kindest regards
Josh Pryor
(Formerly of Northpoint Toyota)
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Wendy Morey
1/18/2013 02:28:54 pm
Hi Gerald,
I continue to think of you. I am very glad to read of your steady recovery and progress from goal to goal. Keep up the good work ... You have so many people willing you along. Wendy
Hi Gerald
So pleased to hear that you are able to go home, at least one day a week. I am sure it won't be long before you are home full time and giving your family a hard time! This is a goodbye as I am leaving on Wed 30th but hopefully see you around the running trails.
All the best
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Stacey Thompson
1/22/2013 09:11:11 pm
Hi Gerald
Just checking in. Thought you might like to know that we have finally moved in - a week before Christmas. All going well, except no water initially. Landscaping started this week - it is a bit of a dust bowl outside. Good to know your sense of humour is in tact :-). Great to hear of your progress. Football is not that far off. Stacey
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David Phillips
2/3/2013 08:02:52 am
G'day Gerald
Its great to read about your progress and the steady improvement your making.
We had a Finance Group meeting last Friday at Lifecare and all wished you the best.
Can you believe the footy season is just around the corner. Your beauty!
All the best Gerald
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Wendy Rush
2/4/2013 11:36:56 am
Hi Gerald - it is sooo good to hear that you are making such wonderful progress. Your determination is certainly showing! I had an Executive teleconference with the ALEA ladies the other evening and they asked after you. They were pleased to hear you are coming along so well. They asked me to pass on their best wishes to you. Keep up the good work! Love Wendy R x
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Jayne Barnes
2/5/2013 10:27:35 am
Hi Gerald, Great to see that you are recovering, we are looking forward to seeing your smiling face and listening to your special wit! Your determination is inspiring for us all, Special wishes from the Bunzl Team, we would like to offer support whenever required.
Best Wishes
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Lucy Carberry
2/11/2013 05:51:28 am
Hi Gerald, so happy to know you are getting on so well. You are in our conversationas almost evey week. The footy season is around the corner, I'm sure you would be looking forward to see the games begin. Thanks to your wonderful family for keeping up all up to date with your recovery. Love Lucy Carberry.
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George Sinclair
2/12/2013 06:13:16 pm
Hi Gerald, Great to hear about your continuing excellent progress.
I am pleased to be standing in as acting Sergeant, but... I have not the faintest idea what the meeting number is supposed to be. I hope that you have kept records from when you ran the last meeting brfore you tried to emulate Superman. I notice that your whole family really believes that you are in fact Superman. Best of luck and kind regards fro Carol and meself.
George
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Chris Headland
2/18/2013 12:01:41 pm
Hi Gerald,
Great news to read that you are progressing so well that you are now preparing the updates.May you continue to make steady progress. Thinking of you as continue to move forward.
Chris
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Steve Rado
2/18/2013 05:16:11 pm
Hey Gerald,
It's been 3 weeks since returning home from visiting you at Hampstead.Not a day passes without Lorraine and I thinking of you. The daily visit and having accompanied you on 2 home trips was truly inspiring. The firm friendships you have developed professionally, socially and personally are self evident by way of all the above notations. These have been complemented by the growing list of people who have come to know you since that day recognizing your dedication and determination to compliment their efforts in assisting your recovery. I know they are continually bemused by your dry wit.(nothing's changed).
Highlite - you, enjoying Greek Birthday cake in the garden area contra to saying "that is not on my list" - see, you can drop the discipline once in a while. Big thanks to the Family in the garden for sharing the celebration.
Mate, keep up the good work and I look forward to our continued contact and more so to my next visit.
A special hello from Lorraine your Crows games texting mate - happy about Crows win in Mini Showdown with Port Power in NAB Cup. looking forward to texting season.
A big man hug,
Steve
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Maria Zito
2/21/2013 11:00:51 am
Hi Gerald
Great to read that you are making such amazing progress. Glad to see you haven't lost your sense of humour. We all miss you at CCI and look forward to seeing you back soon. I don't think my finance reports are as appreciated as your!
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Margaret Bell
2/27/2013 06:50:52 pm
Hi Gerald, It is great to see your progress, you are truly an inspiration. I look forward to seeing you in the near future.
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Kristy Newman
2/28/2013 09:21:55 am
Hi Gerald
It's wonderful to hear that you are making progress and have kept your sense of humour. Steve gave me an update this morning after visiting you last night.
Best of luck with your operation in a few weeks time.
We had a very successful finance forum last week, and there were no round tables! The Finance Committee all send you their best wishes.
Cheers, Kristy
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Katrina
2/28/2013 08:04:15 pm
Hi,
I'm so glad to hear progress is going well and you got to spend some time with your friend! We're all thinking of you so keep up the hard work. :)
Katrina
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Wendy Morey
3/2/2013 09:46:13 pm
Hi Gerald, I have been thinking of you and continue to follow your progress in recovery via the website. I again send you my best wishes from Cambodia - and will continue to remember you!! Keep up the good work as you move steadily forward! Take care. Wendy
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Tom Lynas
3/5/2013 12:16:04 pm
Hi Gerald,
I'm very encouraged to learn of your continual progess, keep it up!
I look forward to catching up soon. Thinking of you...
Kind regards,
Tom
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Klaus
3/17/2013 07:45:40 am
Good luck for the 18th.
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Kim York
3/17/2013 10:41:45 am
Wishing Gerald all the best for his skull replacement surgery today and lots of love and best wishes to his family.
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Gracie
3/17/2013 01:12:08 pm
Hi Tiff,
I had no idea you and your family were going through this! I'm glad to see your dad is making such great progress. I hope it goes well tomorrow and I send you my best wishes xx
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Tina Emery
3/19/2013 07:38:43 am
Hi Gerald
I am sorry I didn't wish you good luck for the surgery, but I now see it went well so that is just fantastic. It looks like your usual determination is still pushing you forward. We started budgets this week, and already I miss you!
Tina :)
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Chris Headland
3/27/2013 01:33:06 pm
Hi Gerald,
Good to hear that you are continuingto make progress. Keep up the the good work. The Redlegs will miss you tonight as they kick of another succesful season. Cheers Chris
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Alasdair Burns
4/8/2013 05:46:15 pm
Hi Gerald,
sounds like you have had a few challenging months. Great to hear your making progress.. Thinking of you..
Regards
Alasdair Burns
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George Sinclair
4/9/2013 09:18:14 am
Hi Gerald,
Heaps of changes with the Rotary meetings. You may have already heard that we have been ëxpelled" from the Public Schools Club after 25 years. It is quite likely that other clubs may follow suit, meals were still very poor quality, and service slightly improved. Following our complaints to the PSC Board they decided to terminate our presence there. We are temporarily meeting at the Naval Military & Airforce Club and that may become our permanent address. Keith Pearson has elected to be President next year. We have also had to hire a U-store it space on the Anzac Hwy near Ashford Hospital to keep all of the rubbish we have accumulated. Gerry, Henry and I had a working bee on Monday to transfer all of the gear in a trailer.
Gerald
If you can, have a look at our new website. It looks good, despite a few hiccups, I think we are getting there. Dean Hudson is keeping your seat warm and helping us to keep the finances going - using only your systems of course. He costs a lot more than you do. Wish you were here to help me with the budgets!! We have your Christmas present still and will come to your home and help you sample it soon. from Marcia and Maria.
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Ada Munns
5/11/2013 08:23:03 pm
Hi Gerald
I am so happy that you are progressing so well and you now walking etc. You always were a determined person and your recovery so far is proving this. It is also great to be able to read your progress reports that both Jennifer and Tiffany put on weebly.
My thoughts are with you from the other side of the world.
Ada
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George Sinclair
5/20/2013 09:04:48 am
Hi Gerald,
Wednesday 22nd meeting as per normal at the Naval & Military Club.
Next Wednesady 29th meeting is transferred to the Capri cinema for a series of short films made by young South Australians. I believe there are drinks and nibbles beforehand. 6.30 for pre film refreshments.
Following week is back to the Naval & Military. We have transferred Club paraphernalia to President Allan's spare office at 8 Greenhill Rd. and closed up the U-store it unit. Still no idea on the correct meeting number.
Good to hear that you are now mainly at home. Kind Regards,
George
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Tiffany
5/20/2013 11:40:12 am
Just letting everyone know Dad is home! What a relief! and he has made a REMARKABLE recovery! check out the front page of this site for all the latest updates. Thankyou thankyou thankyou everyone for all your support.
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Lucy Carberry
5/26/2013 12:52:15 pm
Hi Gerald,
we really miss you and after reading your message we are ecstatic that you are doing so well. Hope you were able to watch the footy games on the weekend, very exciting. Hope we will be able to see you in the near future.
Lucy, Wendy & Penelope.
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Steve Rado
6/12/2013 08:56:51 am
To all followers of Geralds journey.
An unfortunate set back over the weekend for Gerald which has really peeved him off. He has contracted a bone infection and has had to have his recent skull replacement removed. I visited him at RAH ward Q5 on Wed.and he was absolutely fantastic - still so positive but disappointed. He should be in RAH for a week or so then home again albeit with his hated helmet for a couple of months.
Thereafter , all being good , a Titanium replacement.
Thankfully no other side effects.
Tiffany is o'seas at this time so I figured this was the only way to get the word out.
His mate, Steve Rado
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Marcia Evans
10/8/2013 02:25:28 pm
Gerald has worked with our group as a Board member and Treasurer. Myself and our admin assistant visited him in June shortly before the setback and had a cup of coffee with him. He was talking about coming back to us. Tell him our thoughts and prayers are with him for this operation and we will keep an eye on his progress. Tell him that we managed to get through the audit without him, but it has cost us a fortune in Accountancy fees - just shows his worth to us!! Best wishes, CCI Group Purchasing.
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Maria Zito
10/8/2013 02:28:51 pm
Hi Gerald
Good Luck with the new op on Friday. I will be praying that all goes well for you. Knowing your persistence and perseverance you will get through with flying colours.
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Kelvin Dickens
10/8/2013 02:46:35 pm
Gerald, I was shocked to hear of your further difficulties with the skull and brain. It has been such a long road and you were going so well when I saw you in Hampstead Centre.
Our prayers will be with you as you face your next challenge and travel further on the road to recovery. We hope that you can soon return to an active and fulfilling life and hope to see you soon. Remember that despite what challenges you face, our God is with you and supporting you. God Bless Kelvin Dickens
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Tom Lynas
10/15/2013 10:21:45 am
Hi Gerald & Family,
Looking forward to catching up soon. If anyone is going to defy all the odds it is you. Keep up the good work: )
Kind regards,
Tom
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Maria
11/14/2013 01:04:35 pm
Hi Gerald
Pleased to hear that you are now home and on the way to recovery. You are amazing! Keep your chin up and I am sure you will soon be making good progress.
Maria
CCI Group Purchasing
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David Phillips
11/18/2013 11:25:03 am
Just a brief note to let you know that we're thinking about you.
I guess you were pretty wrapped with Norwood's back to back.
Stay strong Gerald
David
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