My Exploring Oz is just about over.
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014 at 16:02
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Member - Royce
Hi everyone. I hope this doesn't cop an 'off topic'. I'm taking this opportunity to say hooroo to you all. I haven't been very active over the last few years but have been a member ever since the early days of this site.
I have toured Australia to probably equate five full circuits of our beautiful land. For the last 20 years I have taken my school science show www.funshow.com.au to kids all over Oz.
Last year I turned 60, packed up my pushbike into a box and flew to England. A train down to Land's End and then rode my bike the length of UK. 1600ks camping all the way unsupported. Used all my outback skills!
A month after returning, I discovered that I'd done the trip with a massive tumour growing inside me. A big operation to remove the kidney cancer hasn't stopped it. It is back with a vengeance and I only have a few days or weeks left.
I have had a great life and have no regrets. My family of course is very sad. I just wanted to touch base with you all. Some may even remember me from the past. Explore Oz was a lovely way to share and experience others with a like minded interest in the outback, travel and the world around us.
Farewell and happy OzExploring.... Cheer Royce
Reply By: Nigel Migraine - Thursday, Jan 30, 2014 at 17:28
Thursday, Jan 30, 2014 at 17:28
Royce: you have done a lot of good with your science show over the years and I've always been impressed by your sensible and warm hearted approach to life.
Every time I pass your launderette (if it's still your's) I
check to see if you're there but evidently you've been touring Oz or cycling across the UK :)
The UK cycling thing is a neat trick Royce - I admire you for it, I hope it was fun.
"I have had a great life and have no regrets"
Good on yer Royce! I am a very similar age to you and feel exactly the same, I've done a lot, seen a lot, laughed a lot, loved a lot and cried a lot - I've lived.
I'm sad to hear you're leaving us Royce - you will be missed.
NM
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Follow Up By: Member - Royce - Thursday, Jan 30, 2014 at 17:45
Thursday, Jan 30, 2014 at 17:45
It's still there and
mine. Provides a service to the town rather than making money and I've enjoyed pottering around in it. My wife and son say they will keep it going because it will be like I'm still there. :]
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Reply By: Life Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Friday, Jan 31, 2014 at 00:23
Friday, Jan 31, 2014 at 00:23
Well Royce, there is not much left for me to say except I was dumbfounded when I read your post, I'm so sorry to hear your bad news but how wonderful that in this small timeframe you seem to have you took the time to come in here and put us in
the loop, It's so refreshing to read that you are happy with the life you have led, it sounds like you lived it to the full.
I do remember you as one of the 'older' ( I don't mean in age lol) members on here and reading your posts. You will be missed.
We send our thoughts to you and your family and trust that the time you have left with them is as peaceful and fulfilling as can be.... Thanks for advising us.
Kind Regards and thanks for your input over the years.
Deanna & Bevan.
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Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Saturday, Feb 01, 2014 at 20:32
Saturday, Feb 01, 2014 at 20:32
Royce. I have agonised for a couple of days now on just how to reply to you on this post. I have lost two good mates over the last 5 years, both to cancer. The first I said very little to as I did not know what to say, and regretted it severely after he was gone.
The second guy I told how great a mate/friend he had been over 40 odd years and how honoured I was to have been able to find that friendship with him. He got a bit emotional but I think we both felt a lot better knowing we had confronted his predicament rather than not saying anything.
I can only say to you, thank you for being a really great Exploreoz mate/friend and sharing your "story" and posts with us. I wish you
well in your coming weeks and sincerely hope that you do not have to suffer at all.
I offer hope and strength to you and your family and trust that you find some comfort in knowing we all wish you the very,very best. Cheers, Bob.
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