Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 35 "Splash*"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
23 total reviews
Comment from c_lucas
In the forties and fifties, I pretty much was left on my own because my disease was not recognize as a disease. In the beginning of the sixties, An Orthopedic Surgeon told me I was one of thirteen known cases and he could correct the situation. He made it worse.In the latter part of the decade, I found a German Doctor who corrected the first surgery and on the second surgery started me on the road of success. Your post is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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In the forties and fifties, I pretty much was left on my own because my disease was not recognize as a disease. In the beginning of the sixties, An Orthopedic Surgeon told me I was one of thirteen known cases and he could correct the situation. He made it worse.In the latter part of the decade, I found a German Doctor who corrected the first surgery and on the second surgery started me on the road of success. Your post is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Thanks mate. Glad to be back writing again. Something gave me the idea it was time to write about this. Louise had an op when she was seven to tighten her hamstrings at the back of her knees. She was the guinea pig. They don't do it anymore and it has caused her all sorts of problems.
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You're welcome, Geoff. Please give your wife my Blessings. Charlie
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
It is good to have a social group where everyone have some disablement to just have fun and an enjoyable time with friends. It is good to encourage others to do anything to improve muscles
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It is good to have a social group where everyone have some disablement to just have fun and an enjoyable time with friends. It is good to encourage others to do anything to improve muscles
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Thanks friend. Appreciate you coming along. I needed to get back to writing. Its been a while.
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Geoff
= Nice to see you writing again.
= Sounds like a great organization.
= Great pix!
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* A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside Down! *
Jacqueline M Franklin (*_*)
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Hi, Geoff
= Nice to see you writing again.
= Sounds like a great organization.
= Great pix!
<> Delete extra space before =now=
= where particularly[ ] now late Joyce Jacobs
* A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside Down! *
Jacqueline M Franklin (*_*)
Comment Written 02-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Yeah mate did wonder about that space thanks for coming by. Good to get back to writing again.
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Hi, actually there were 2 extra spaces...they gone now.
Comment from flylikeaneagle
Splash: keep writing, Sankey. The stories seem so fun, like you had fun together. Some dressed up and some just had fun. Share these stories. Glad you had these friends and photos. flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Splash: keep writing, Sankey. The stories seem so fun, like you had fun together. Some dressed up and some just had fun. Share these stories. Glad you had these friends and photos. flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 01-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Thanks friend. appreciate you coming by. Something made me think of SPLASH so decided I should write about it.
Comment from GWinterwin
Very neat and interesting story my friend. Sounds like you were quite helpful in many ways. Was good you could assist others in this program .
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Very neat and interesting story my friend. Sounds like you were quite helpful in many ways. Was good you could assist others in this program .
Comment Written 01-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Thanks old friend. Something prodded me to write about this so here we are.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
What an absolutely wonderful idea to help. I am curious as to why it disbanded when it was such a wonderful way to help .
Story was interesting and quite a wonderful read.
I don't see any problems.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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What an absolutely wonderful idea to help. I am curious as to why it disbanded when it was such a wonderful way to help .
Story was interesting and quite a wonderful read.
I don't see any problems.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2016
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Yeah I know the lady who was the physiotherapist (Pat) moved back to New Zealand so that could have been one of the reasons it stopped. Thanks for the lovely review.
Comment from Caressa_08
This was a nice summary of the group, SPLASH. The photos are an extra incentive to attract viewers to read on about this special group which provided, it seems, a healthy outlet for those handicapped to achieve goals and just have fun. Of course, they're those type of parents, like John, who possibly, thought if his son, Geoff, trained hard or long enough, he would return like he once was, and in denial that his son did change, and, in turn, finding it so difficult to accept his son's new challenges. Probably, even harder than Geoff.
Oh, Laurel and Hardy, still good entertainment and one of my favorite comedy twosomes. And you and Louise did a good job of trying to appear as them.
Thanks for Sharing, I enjoyed the read, and Many Blessings to you and Louise.
Caressa_08
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016
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This was a nice summary of the group, SPLASH. The photos are an extra incentive to attract viewers to read on about this special group which provided, it seems, a healthy outlet for those handicapped to achieve goals and just have fun. Of course, they're those type of parents, like John, who possibly, thought if his son, Geoff, trained hard or long enough, he would return like he once was, and in denial that his son did change, and, in turn, finding it so difficult to accept his son's new challenges. Probably, even harder than Geoff.
Oh, Laurel and Hardy, still good entertainment and one of my favorite comedy twosomes. And you and Louise did a good job of trying to appear as them.
Thanks for Sharing, I enjoyed the read, and Many Blessings to you and Louise.
Caressa_08
Comment Written 01-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016
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Thanks dear friend for a wonderful review. Much appreciated. God Bless.
Comment from Leineco
I am rally impressed with the goals and organization of this group :-)
Both in terms of physical rehabilitation or maintenance AND in terms
of the emotional and socializing benefits :-)
It's funny how a group like this can "fade away". . .sometimes I think
it is because the bonds are so special, as members are removed one
by one, there comes a time when the "magic" can't be duplicated.
I'm glad you were able to participate (and meet your future wife)
there - it sounds like you have taken a wonderful set of memories
from the experience :-)
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016
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I am rally impressed with the goals and organization of this group :-)
Both in terms of physical rehabilitation or maintenance AND in terms
of the emotional and socializing benefits :-)
It's funny how a group like this can "fade away". . .sometimes I think
it is because the bonds are so special, as members are removed one
by one, there comes a time when the "magic" can't be duplicated.
I'm glad you were able to participate (and meet your future wife)
there - it sounds like you have taken a wonderful set of memories
from the experience :-)
Comment Written 01-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016
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Hi friend. Thanks for the review. I actually met my wife at work through another group I started for hearing impaired Staff. This was just another of her side activities. If you have not read my autobiography I may get it out for some more reviewing soon. It is still unpublished and needing some more work in places. Look for The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go sub title God Never lets Go. Sorry no rewards on it atm but if you look at later chapters you will meet my sweetheart there.
Comment from judiverse
This sounds like an excellent organization, and too bad it has ceased to exist. Maybe there are similar groups that have taken its place. You raise an interesting question about how much pressure family should place on a handicapped relative. If they don't encourage him or her to try to do that exercise, that might make that individual become lax and become even weaker. Too much pressure, on the other hand, could also be bad. The best thing would be to follow the doctor's and therapist's advice as to how much is optimal for the patient. Very interesting, and very clearly and engagingly presented. judi
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016
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This sounds like an excellent organization, and too bad it has ceased to exist. Maybe there are similar groups that have taken its place. You raise an interesting question about how much pressure family should place on a handicapped relative. If they don't encourage him or her to try to do that exercise, that might make that individual become lax and become even weaker. Too much pressure, on the other hand, could also be bad. The best thing would be to follow the doctor's and therapist's advice as to how much is optimal for the patient. Very interesting, and very clearly and engagingly presented. judi
Comment Written 01-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016
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Thanks old friend. Been a long time getting back I think you know why I took so long but here I am.
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You're very welcome, Sanky. Good to hear from you again. judi
Comment from DonandVicki
A very nice short story about your social group. We have a group just like this that meets monday and wednesdays. It is a lot of fun for us. Well written.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016
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A very nice short story about your social group. We have a group just like this that meets monday and wednesdays. It is a lot of fun for us. Well written.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2016
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Thanks new friend. I have been a while getting back but the idea hit me for this great little story, so here I am. Thanks again.