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Old 22 August 2014, 11:21 PM   #1
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Was very surprised by the package I just received had no idea what it was I knew I had not ordered anything.So when I opened it and started to read some of the many card yes guys did bring a tear to this old guys eyes.What can I say but give all you guys a big thank you, this has certainly made my day which I will member hopefully for many years to come.best 73 all
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Old 22 August 2014, 11:30 PM   #2
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Old 22 August 2014, 11:35 PM   #3
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Glad you got the cards Peter and hope you are feeling much better.
Thanks also to Mon for organising this
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:17 AM   #4
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Was very surprised by the package I just received had no idea what it was I knew I had not ordered anything.So when I opened it and started to read some of the many card yes guys did bring a tear to this old guys eyes.What can I say but give all you guys a big thank you, this has certainly made my day which I will member hopefully for many years to come.best 73 all
That is our hope too Peter. Here's to better health in your future. Thanks again for everything you do here.
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:21 AM   #5
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All the best Peter, wishing you good health and happy to show you how well thought of you are!
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:24 AM   #6
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:28 AM   #7
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:28 AM   #8
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:39 AM   #9
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Agreed! Mon did a wonderful job speedy road to recovery Peter!!
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:41 AM   #10
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Nice to make someone's day. Glad it was you today Peter my friend Here's to better health

Hats off to Mon for coming up with the idea
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:42 AM   #11
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Old 23 August 2014, 12:45 AM   #12
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best wishes peter. well done mon.
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I'm glad I could be a part of this, Mon is a great guy

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Old 23 August 2014, 12:54 AM   #14
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Old 23 August 2014, 01:13 AM   #15
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Peter, I was honored to be able to send what I did, Mon did a great job with the organization of this. We all hope for a bright future for you and your family. As I said to Mon, if there is ever anything that I can do for you on "this side of the pond" don't ever hesitate to ask.
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Old 23 August 2014, 01:30 AM   #16
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Got the mail from Mon and to be honest it was a really great idea !

Best wishes Peter

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Old 23 August 2014, 01:33 AM   #17
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Glad you got it Peter and that it hopefully cheered you up a bit.



Thanks to all that participated and a special thank you to Tim, Big A and Tom who added that "little extra".
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Glad it brought a smile Peter!
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Old 23 August 2014, 09:31 AM   #19
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Glad to know you enjoyed the small gifts and wishes Peter, you deserve it and I wish you all the best.

Let me also add a special and big shout out to Mon for organizing all this, well done my friend.
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Old 23 August 2014, 11:38 AM   #20
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Peter glad you finally got them. We all love you on this forum. Wish you all the best!

Mon pulled it all off, what a great guy as well
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Old 23 August 2014, 11:43 AM   #21
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Nice to make someone's day. Glad it was you today Peter my friend Here's to better health

Hats off to Mon for coming up with the idea
X2. I'll second that, Paulie.
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Old 23 August 2014, 01:28 PM   #23
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Old 23 August 2014, 01:28 PM   #24
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Old 23 August 2014, 02:02 PM   #25
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Glad it brought a smile to your face Padi. Take care
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Old 23 August 2014, 02:34 PM   #27
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All the best, Peter. I always enjoy your posts.

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Old 23 August 2014, 04:57 PM   #29
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All the best, I hope they brought a smile to your face.
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