Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 35 "Splash*"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
23 total reviews
Comment from seaglass
This was a clever name of a water therapy group. It is very beneficial for a lot of health problems. I agree that parents in over-drive with therapy for the children, are dealing with personal guilt that they shouldn't be taking on anyway. But I also understand how consistent encouragement is important.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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This was a clever name of a water therapy group. It is very beneficial for a lot of health problems. I agree that parents in over-drive with therapy for the children, are dealing with personal guilt that they shouldn't be taking on anyway. But I also understand how consistent encouragement is important.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thanks Sis glad you came by. I have a feeling the time is running out for the rewards on this. sadly we don't do Hydro anymore for various reasons.
Comment from Ben Colder
I was thinking about a swimming movie actress once famous here in America Easter Williams. She was a victim of polio when a young girl but swam beautifully. Also very attractive. Sorry splash is no longer. Sounds like a great ministry.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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I was thinking about a swimming movie actress once famous here in America Easter Williams. She was a victim of polio when a young girl but swam beautifully. Also very attractive. Sorry splash is no longer. Sounds like a great ministry.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thanks bro Glad you came along. Sadly the instructor /physio moved overseas and they had no one else. besides we married and moved away as well.
Comment from Eric1
Hi sankey, I really enjoyed reading your heartwarming story of this very special social group that got together for specific hydrotherapy, It was sad to read that this wonderful group no longer exist, there should be lots more of them my friend.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Hi sankey, I really enjoyed reading your heartwarming story of this very special social group that got together for specific hydrotherapy, It was sad to read that this wonderful group no longer exist, there should be lots more of them my friend.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016
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Thanks for coming by Eric. Appreciate your wonderful review. The lady (Pat) who was the instructor and physiotherapist moved out of the country and also folks moved away including us after we married and so on.
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Such a shame though my friend.
Comment from RonCraig
Hey Geoff,
This is a great story from your past and I am so pleased you decided to write it and share it with us here.
A suggestion, and I think you do it to preserve privacy, but instead of using single letters for someone's name, make one up M. could be Marty... A.M. Andy Mason it just remains more personal with a name.
Also here, you are writing this story as yourself so this would be "My father, John not Geoff's father, John ... you switched to third person here.
" ...Geoff's father, John, was quite hard on Geoff with his hemiplegic ..."
One thing I would also suggest is tell us what "hemiplegic condition" is. You are sharing our experience with friends and we want a better understanding of you and this condition, mate.
Ron
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2016
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Hey Geoff,
This is a great story from your past and I am so pleased you decided to write it and share it with us here.
A suggestion, and I think you do it to preserve privacy, but instead of using single letters for someone's name, make one up M. could be Marty... A.M. Andy Mason it just remains more personal with a name.
Also here, you are writing this story as yourself so this would be "My father, John not Geoff's father, John ... you switched to third person here.
" ...Geoff's father, John, was quite hard on Geoff with his hemiplegic ..."
One thing I would also suggest is tell us what "hemiplegic condition" is. You are sharing our experience with friends and we want a better understanding of you and this condition, mate.
Ron
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2016
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Hi mate some good suggestions. The Geoff I speak of who was hemiplegic is NOT me. Geoff was one of the SPLASH participants. Good suggestion of explanation of hemiplegia. WIll work on it thanks for coming by.
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have made the changes you suggested.
Comment from mermaids
This is a wonderful story and sounds like such a fun group. The reader feels happy while reading about this unique group. I love swimming and would have been happy to help this group of people. I also enjoyed reading about all the fun you had and the pics are great.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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This is a wonderful story and sounds like such a fun group. The reader feels happy while reading about this unique group. I love swimming and would have been happy to help this group of people. I also enjoyed reading about all the fun you had and the pics are great.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Thanks friend. Sadly the lady (pat) who was the instructor and physiotherapist moved to another country and they had no one to carry it on. We married and moved away anyway.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I am sorry Splash dissolved. I am sure it is greatly needed, Thank you for sharing.
Geoff's father John was quite hard on Geoff with his hemiplegic condition resulting from a car accident. (comma needed after father some would say after John too, but I am not sure.)
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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I am sorry Splash dissolved. I am sure it is greatly needed, Thank you for sharing.
Geoff's father John was quite hard on Geoff with his hemiplegic condition resulting from a car accident. (comma needed after father some would say after John too, but I am not sure.)
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Thanks friend appreciate your review will fix that. I had capital on Hemiplegic and was told not needed so go figure.
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I added commas in both places thanks.
Comment from Jonesy
It being a first run, well, not sure if I see a need for a 2nd draft. This has a professional feel with what appears to be careful editing.
I say run with it!
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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It being a first run, well, not sure if I see a need for a 2nd draft. This has a professional feel with what appears to be careful editing.
I say run with it!
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Thanks friend. Some of my regular watchers had picked up a couple of errors, now fixed. Appreciate your interest. Take care.
Comment from jusylee72
Such a beautiful story about this wonderful group. I am so happy you found a wonderful woman. It is sad that the group is no longer there. I think the group was an amazing idea.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Such a beautiful story about this wonderful group. I am so happy you found a wonderful woman. It is sad that the group is no longer there. I think the group was an amazing idea.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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thanks new friend. Yeah the lady (Pat) who was the physiotherapist and teacher, moved to another country and they could not find anyone else to replace her. People moved on, we got married and moved away of course. There is more on us in my yet unpublished autobiography if interested. Look for 'The Little Dog That Wouldn't let Go" subtitled "God Never Lets Go" I intend to do some more work on it and put it up for more looks soon if you like.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
This is a well written piece on a group that obviously did a lot of good work. The problem with these groups is under-funding or lack of volunteers. Hydrotherapy is invaluable too. I had a lot when I blew my knee out.
He was also Hemiplegic - I would use a lower case 'h' here.
GMG
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Hi there,
This is a well written piece on a group that obviously did a lot of good work. The problem with these groups is under-funding or lack of volunteers. Hydrotherapy is invaluable too. I had a lot when I blew my knee out.
He was also Hemiplegic - I would use a lower case 'h' here.
GMG
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Hi mate thanks for the correction. Good of you to come along. I think the main reason it closed down was the Teacher/ physiotherapist moved to New Zealand. There was no one else to replace her.
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Fixed that error thanks.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Hydrotherapy helped me to recover after a fractured hip. I have MS as well. It was wonderful while it lasted. This is a great story of inspiration for others. Giddy
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Hydrotherapy helped me to recover after a fractured hip. I have MS as well. It was wonderful while it lasted. This is a great story of inspiration for others. Giddy
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Thanks new friend. Sadly we have had to give Hydrotherapy away these days. My wife needs assistance in and out of the pool and the help takes too long so she sits waiting already showered in a breeze, getting a chill. We miss it for sure.