I am truly saddened by this news and wish I could be in attendance to say good by to my mate.
I knew Ted since from the training college in Launceston and we crossed paths on numerous occasions in the lead up to us both being on the Civil Air national executive; some 18 years...
We both served in various roles on the NE. We had numerous victories and many loses during that time.
Under Ted's tutelage victories were celebrated well, loses in similarly commiserated; all the while scrutinised by the VPF!
Ted, I remember the battles, I was your hatchet man, a role I took with gusto (probably reflected in Adrian's above comments), leaving you the presidential approach. Watching you 'press conference' the media (mongrel) attack pack for 30 minutes and subsequently getting 3 words on the evening news (bastards...)
I will remember forever the beach bungalow in Cancun; the negotiations with taxi drivers and the 'vort meilleur vin rogue s'il vous plait' and drinking the $.75 cent 'bottle' that followed in Marrakech and our many "well what should I do" conversations.
To Jen, Amy and Bray may you be consoled in the knowledge that Ted was a true gent and greatly respected, my heart goes out to you all in this time of sadness and loss.
See ya Mmmmmaaaaaaatttttteeeeeeeee!
Last edited by Blockla; 5th January 2009 at 23:52.