A Regular Contributor Looses her Partner

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Material on Facebook has advised that well known blogger and ExplorOz contributor Heather MG lost her life's partner John on 15th November. A funeral notice is in their local paper today, I believe.

Many ExplorOz readers will know that Heather and John only recently returned from an extensive trip to the West, which she has recorded in her inimitable blogging style.

I'm sure that all ExplorOz members and users will join in offering our most sincere condolences and sympathies to Heather at this very difficult time.

In sympathy,
KevinS
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Reply By: baznpud (tassie) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:12

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:12
If this is the case then we pass on our condolences to Heather, have never met her, but have read most of her blogs.
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Reply By: Member - Scrubby (VIC) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:40

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:40
My sincere condolences Heather.
It was a pleasure meeting you and John at the Trilby Gathering.

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Reply By: Gramps - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:51

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:51
Sincerest condolences Heather.

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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:56

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:56
In our thoughts, Heather and Family,

Thanks for posting, Kevin.

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Reply By: Member - Beatit (QLD) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:58

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 15:58
My condolences to Heather.
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Reply By: Frank P (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 17:23

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 17:23
Sincere condolences, Heather.

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Reply By: DBN05 (tas) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 17:43

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 17:43
Sincere condolences and sympathies Heather our thoughts are with you. Roz & Harvey
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Reply By: Robin Miller - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 18:32

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 18:32
So sad , thinking of you Heather.
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Reply By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 18:32

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 18:32
Sincere condolences Heather,

Was a great pleasure to meet both at Trilby last year.

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Reply By: Les - PK Ranger - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 18:55

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 18:55
Very sad to hear of your loss Heather, deepest condolence to you and families involved, and hope the the times you shared together are foremost in your mind when John is in your thoughts.
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Reply By: Member - Murray R (VIC) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 19:25

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 19:25
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It was a pleasure to meet you and John at Trilby.Our sincere condolences to you and family at this time.
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Reply By: Member - Graeme W (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 19:32

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 19:32
Condolences to Heather and family. John was one of my teachers at school.

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Reply By: Bigfish - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 20:03

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 20:03
Deepest condolence to you and the families involved.
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 20:05

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 20:05
Sincerest condolences Heather and Family


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Reply By: Member - sparra - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 20:08

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 20:08
My sincere condolences to Heather and family.

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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 21:05

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 21:05
Sincere condolences Heather, may the memories from your many wonderful journeys be a comfort in this difficult time.

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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 21:32

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 21:32
Oh dear I've only just seen this post and am terribly saddened by this news. Our very sincere condolences to dear Heather and family at this terrible time.
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Reply By: Mick O - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 22:42

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 22:42
Heather, words often fail at time like these. Please accept Vikki and my deepest sympathy's at this terrible time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Reply By: The Landy - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 23:32

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 at 23:32
Heather, our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

It is always difficult to find the right words to convey true meaning when faced with the loss of a loved one...

But perhaps the following gives us hope in the cycle of life, and death...

"Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life." Albert Einstein

Take care of yourself...

Baz, Janet, & TomO
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Reply By: Member - Allan L2 - Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 05:44

Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 05:44
Our thoughts are with you Heather.
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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 10:34

Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 10:34
My sincerest condolences Heather and to your family. Kind regards, Michael.
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Reply By: GarryR - Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 16:15

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Our sincere thoughts are with you in your sadest hour. Garry R and Judy B
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Reply By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 16:24

Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 16:24
Heather

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your partner John.

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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 18:00

Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 18:00
Heather our thoughts are with you at this time, the EO family is just that, our heartfelf condolences are with you

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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 20:22

Thursday, Nov 19, 2015 at 20:22
My sincerest condolences Heather and to your family. Through your Blogs I think we all came to know a little about John and your closeness to each other.

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Reply By: Member - ACD 1 - Friday, Nov 20, 2015 at 01:01

Friday, Nov 20, 2015 at 01:01
Heather, our thoughts are with you and your family.

While we have never met, you do get a sense of knowing Members of the EO family through their blogs and posts. I have read a number of you blogs and have enjoyed them immensely.

Cheers

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Reply By: Bob R4 - Friday, Nov 20, 2015 at 18:29

Friday, Nov 20, 2015 at 18:29
Heather, your blogs have been made with such a sense of fellowship that we can begin to feel and share your feeling of loss.
Our condolences.

Bob and Shirley.
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Reply By: Member-Heather MG NSW - Sunday, Nov 29, 2015 at 06:54

Sunday, Nov 29, 2015 at 06:54
Thank you to all of you for your messages. I, and my family were so moved by them.

John's death was sudden and unexpected and we are taking comfort in the knowledge that he did not suffer however it will take a long time for us to recover and not feel that this is some kind of nightmare.We chose to spend most of our time together, and despite almost 44 years of married life together, still enjoyed one another's company. Our four grown children and their partners have been and are a wonderful support.I'm not sure how i could cope by myself.

I have so many wonderful memories, particularly of our most recent trip to the West when we discovered Pardoo Station in the East Pilbara. We spent a fantastic month there, fished together most days with great success, and had planned to return for three months next year.

Obviously my life will change enormously and it seems as though traveling with the caravan is not possible so I am going to regretfully have to sell it, just when we had finally found the perfect van and had sorted any issues with it. However I do not plan to stop exploring and I know John will be with me....

thanks again,
Heather


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