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Who selects the Ozzie of the Year?

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Who ever it is, it's time for a change.

The last few years I have found our Australians of the year somewhat less than inspiring. In fact the last couple are very far from inspiring, & most in the specialists categories appear to be politically chosen, & badly chosen at that.

I have not much interest in some academics idea of a great Ozzie, or one chosen by the arty community, which appear to me to be the case recently.

I certainly hope that the rest of the world don't notice, or if they do, they don't think the people so honored would be chosen by the majority of the Oz population.
Posted by Hasbeen, Friday, 25 January 2013 9:04:24 PM
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http://www.theage.com.au/national/ita-buttrose-named-australian-of-the-year-20130125-2dbxo.html

Congratulations to Ita Buttrose for a very deserved win for Australian of the Year 2013.

Hasbeen, if someone like Ita is not suitable for this honour as far as you are concerned, then you are very hard to please.

She gave women the magazine 'Cleo', with the great male centrefolds that amused me in my youth. :)

Being the head of Altzeimers Australia, and involved in awareness and health issues to do with dementia, Aids, breast and prostate cancer is not to be sneezed at either.

She is a true iconic Aussie.
Posted by Suseonline, Saturday, 26 January 2013 1:48:45 AM
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Australian of the Year is chosen by the board of the National Australia Day Council:

http://www.australiaday.org.au/corporate/about-us/national-australia-day-council.aspx

Cheers,

Tony
Posted by Tony Lavis, Saturday, 26 January 2013 5:25:11 AM
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Hasbeen,

<<Who selects the Ozzie of the Year?>>
Yep… I was just thinking the same thing yesterday.
<<The last few years I have found our Australians of the year somewhat less than inspiring. In fact the last couple are very far from inspiring, & most in the specialists categories appear to be politically chosen, & badly chosen at that>>
And I’ve been thinking that for years. It’s probably one of those things that our “betters” need to decide for us…like (state championed) multiculturalism.

_____________________________________________________________

Tony Lavis,
<<Australian of the Year is chosen by the board of the National Australia Day Council>>

So who chooses the National Australia Day Council?

Oh, that would be the Committee of Prominent Citizens.

And who chooses the Committee of Prominent Citizens?

A caucus of progressive citizens.

And who chose them?

The Australian of the year, of course!
Posted by SPQR, Saturday, 26 January 2013 5:52:07 AM
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Who selects the Ozzie of the Year?
The mutual admiration club !
Posted by individual, Saturday, 26 January 2013 8:58:22 AM
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With the last couple one could be mistaken the award was for the ego of the year. Perhaps a talent for self promotion is a prerequisite.

Suse I suppose it is a great achievement to have put pr*cks in a woman's mag, but that should surely make you eligible for Pri*k of the year. With the last couple, that might just be what they were awarding.

I very much doubt that such an august body as the National Australia Day Council could have a sense of humour, but these choices would tend to make it seem almost possible. Na! Huge egos, & a sense of self importance would be more the case. That & not enough savvy to realise what fools they make of themselves with these ludicrous choices for this award.
Posted by Hasbeen, Saturday, 26 January 2013 9:50:14 AM
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Has anyone ever seen Has-been agree with anything.
Posted by 579, Saturday, 26 January 2013 10:47:23 AM
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Lol 579 :).
Hasbeen disagrees with all subjects just to get the ball rolling for a lively discussion I think!

Hasbeen, there weren't actually any personal male equipment visible in the Cleo centrefolds, because our Australian of the Year, Ita, was far more classy than the editors of all the disgusting full frontal men's magazines around at the time.

How about you tell us exactly WHO you would have chosen as Aussie of the year then Hasbeen?
Posted by Suseonline, Saturday, 26 January 2013 10:59:17 AM
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I'm usually fairly cynical about "who's the best awards", however, this morning my son asked if he could watch the Australia Day Awards online. so we watched them together.
And would you believe it - there are a lot of big-hearted community-minded people out there making a positive difference to a lot of lives who would otherwise find the struggle overwhelming.

My advice?

Watch shows like this with an eleven year-old who hasn't yet learned the art of cynicism - he only saw the good in the people highlighted and the positives for the community.
Posted by Poirot, Saturday, 26 January 2013 11:04:38 AM
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Poirot - Quote From another thread you wrote
"Here you go people....
Our Young Australian of the Year - and not just a token gesture.
Imagine if we encouraged a few more like this - instead of damning them and their families.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-25/afghan-refugee-azimi-named-young-australian/4484958

This person may well be deserving, but with over 10,000 refugees arriving since August 13th and the issue possibly being an election loosing issue this one stinks of a POLITICALLY MOTIVATED WIN.

Just like Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Posted by Philip S, Saturday, 26 January 2013 11:27:59 AM
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Philip S...well whatever the motivation for Akram Azimi's recognition, he's a good bloke who has gone out of his way to help other "Australians" and embrace Australia and its ways in general.

All the people I watched this morning are to be lauded - as opposed to some of us (myself included) who have nothing better to do or to offer our communities than the venting of our frustrated spleens and the polishing of our egos on vacuous blogs.
Posted by Poirot, Saturday, 26 January 2013 11:36:38 AM
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Poirot - As stated "This person may well be deserving" but very very few of the refugees are coming here under the same circumstances as he did as a family and 11 YO.

95% on most boats are men aged around early 20's to late 40's.

Politically motivated decisions usually stand out like a sore thumb, just like Juliar deciding Nova Peris will be nominated to run as the Labor candidate rather than the incumbent person.
Posted by Philip S, Saturday, 26 January 2013 12:04:51 PM
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Okay, Philip S, I suppose most of those males won't have kids that will increasingly identify with our culture and embrace it like Akram and his family....everything will stay static and - with the help of attitudes like yours - never the twain shall meet.

That's about where your mindset is.
Posted by Poirot, Saturday, 26 January 2013 12:15:01 PM
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Poirot,
<<Okay, Philip S, I suppose most of those males won't have kids that will increasingly identify with our culture and embrace …>>

Yes—No—Yes.

Yes. They are likely to have children -- lots and lots and lots of them, funded by various welfare screams.

No. Those children are not likely to identify with what you call “our culture” –except on a superficial level. Having likely attended one of the growing number of Islamic schools, and watched the increasingly accessible Islamic satellite channels and, religiously attended one their local mosques where they've listened to overseas trained Imams. They are more likely to identify with *their brethren* overseas than Ozzie Joe down the road.

Yes. The twain’s will meet. One day while you're strolling through your local shopping centre –perhaps taking your tomatoes to market –you’re likely to meet some of them. You will recognise them ‘casue they’ll be dress in typical Ozzie garb (or, at least the men –their women will wear head to toe hijab)They’ll talk to you in a broad Ozzie accent (at least the men will to you -- to their wives and children they will use Arabic).But the thing that will really distinguish them/set them apart will be the placards they are carrying: “Behead All Who Offend The Prophet”

And it will no doubt give you a warm tingly feeling. Because deep deep down in your psyche you'll know we owe it all to big hearted people like you--and multiculturalism!
Posted by SPQR, Saturday, 26 January 2013 1:30:59 PM
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I reckon Ita is a good choice, although there are others also deserving.

This is the measure of the woman,

<She outlined a set of new rules of courtesy she would like to see ageing Australians afforded, including "don't shout, they're not deaf necessarily, just frail."

Ms Buttrose also said elderly people were having decisions made for them without their consultation, people with dementia were stigmatised and that the frail shoud be respected.

Seemingly small things are big on her agenda, including the practice of herding the elderly into dining halls at 5.30pm "whether they want to or not" and the set menus of nursing homes which senior citizens are forced to "eat what's before them whether they want to or not.">

Smart, independent and isn't afriad to go against the herd too. Which is what suseonline is probably picking up on, but did not mention,

<Ms Buttrose said eighteen months ago that Ms Gillard should show leadership and break her ties with the Greens and independents and call an election.

Yesterday, she said she had commended the PM on how well she was looking at a function at The Lodge and she said at the time of her comments all of Australia had been exasperated with the state of political affairs

She also set an agenda as a traditional Australian of the year - she wants the flag to stay as it is and believes Australia will be a constitutional monarchy while the Queen is alive>
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/australian-of-the-year-finalists-meet-pm-for-tea/story-e6frg6n6-1226562196103

The tiresome Lisa Wilkinson tried to convert it into a gender prize. But Ita, the deserving Australian of the Year, consistently rises above all of that. She is a worthy model for people of all ages but particularly youth and not just for middle class womyn careerists as Lisa Wilkinson would have it.
Posted by onthebeach, Saturday, 26 January 2013 1:37:38 PM
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Dear SPQR,

You really are the same old sausage,
fizzing and sputtering in your own grease.
Posted by Lexi, Saturday, 26 January 2013 1:43:38 PM
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Ita Buttrose to me represents "pluck
and progressive thinking, the hardiness
and vision of Australia." (as Geoffrey
Rush stated in his speech as Ozzie of
the Year in 2012).

She does a great deal for older Australians
(amongst other things), which is a subject
close to my heart having had an elderly mother-in-law
with alzheimers -
who passed away in October last year, and a mother
with dementia. Ita said that she would further the
fight on dementia and continue to shine a spotlight on
the importance of medical research. She gets my vote.
Posted by Lexi, Saturday, 26 January 2013 1:52:32 PM
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She does a great deal for older Australians
Lexi,
Really ? Has she entered federal Politics ? Because that's the only way she can do something for them !
Posted by individual, Saturday, 26 January 2013 2:01:56 PM
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Poirot - We are getting thousands of single males from an EXTREMELY repressed society, that have been indoctrinated with an EXTREME religious belief - now released into a more liberal society and you can't see a problem. The riots and intimidation of others in the detention centers is an indication of what a lot are like.

The lack of common sense and reality is also apparent in that they riot and cause millions of dollars damage to facilities, when they are charged and taken to court they stuck signs on the bus says "WE ARE NOT CRIMINALS".

DO YOU HONESTLY think these people will respect our Laws or respect our females?

The future will prove me correct but regrettably it will be too late because by then Australia will be stuck with them as no one else wants them.
Posted by Philip S, Saturday, 26 January 2013 2:20:40 PM
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Dear Individual,

Ita actually achieves quite a great deal as
President of Alzheimers. Google Alzheimers
and see what they actually do before you post.
They helped our family when we needed help the most.
I speak from experience.
Posted by Lexi, Saturday, 26 January 2013 3:29:19 PM
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Was it her Husband?
Depressing in my view
I thought Gillard was a shoe in!
NOT.
Posted by Belly, Saturday, 26 January 2013 3:58:41 PM
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<<Dear SPQR,You really are the same old sausage>>

And you, Dear Lexi, are just a skippy kebab.
Posted by SPQR, Saturday, 26 January 2013 4:01:35 PM
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AH! You got me Suse.

I was going to say it was better in Howards day, when we knew we would get a nice cricketer. Then when I thought about it, that's not much better than the current Nova Peris affair.

Better, but not much better. Howard was not throwing someone else out. He was not doing it for political advantage either, but just because he loved cricket.

That is better isn't it?

As for who I'd pick, I think my next door neighbour. He's a nice bloke, & doesn't have an ego the size of an aircraft carrier. Can't think of anyone else more deserving.
Posted by Hasbeen, Saturday, 26 January 2013 4:18:01 PM
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Well Hasbeen, did you nominate your next door neighbour for the state award?
If not, then you can't complain about him not winning. :)
Posted by Suseonline, Saturday, 26 January 2013 4:57:54 PM
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What pointless exercising of ego. If people acknowledged those who do menial but highly important work everyday we wouldn't need this silly & expensive romp'n pomp. Just imagine how many intelligent teachers for our young to get the education they need we could import for all that money.
Posted by individual, Sunday, 27 January 2013 8:33:43 AM
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Here's an interesting comparison of the number of men to women in the Australia Day Honours list:

http://frrole.com/o/abc-news-online-graph--comparison-of-nu-sallysaraabc-sydney
Posted by Poirot, Sunday, 27 January 2013 8:56:43 AM
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Poirot - Now can you get a break down of how many were EX political figures. That would be an interesting one.
Posted by Philip S, Sunday, 27 January 2013 11:53:09 AM
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Multicultural break-down next.

Followed by complaint that "Australian" honours is not an inclusive enough term. There should be "First Australian" enamelled in the colours of aboriginal flag, and an array of culturally sensitive ones, "Lebanese Australian" (for services rendered at Bondi) and so on. "Positive" affirmative action to apply in the issuing of awards and Multicultural advisory groups (on fat sit-down fees) to inform PM direct.

There should be a Political Correctness Award and a one way airline ticket to one of the favored PC cultures to go with it, perhaps India or Palestine.
Posted by onthebeach, Sunday, 27 January 2013 1:19:15 PM
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I caught an interview with Akram Azimi (“young Australian of the year” ) on one of the ABC channels.The reporter was doing her darnedest to pump him for a suitably political correct statement about Ozzie racism or our “meanness” towards “refugees” --but to his credit – he refused to be drawn.

It must have been incredibly disappointing for the honchos at the ABC and National Australia Day Council. They’ve probably already prepared a memo for next year's selectors: “ Do better next time:choose someone more compliant ”.
Posted by SPQR, Monday, 28 January 2013 1:12:49 PM
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Dear SPQR,

Me, a skippy kebab?

No - I'm a Goddess -

Just like Ita - only younger.
;)
Posted by Lexi, Monday, 28 January 2013 2:26:36 PM
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Lexi,

<< I'm a Goddess -Just like Ita - only younger>>

I’ll let you in on a secret, if you promise not to tell anyone else.

I have always found Ita strangely (and overpoweringly) alluring ...I think it’s something to do with her lisp ;)
Posted by SPQR, Monday, 28 January 2013 3:21:03 PM
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I'm a goddeth too, ETHPQR

: )
Posted by Poirot, Monday, 28 January 2013 3:37:48 PM
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The good work done by Australian of the year does not cancel out the filth that the younger generation was dished up by her magazines.
Posted by runner, Monday, 28 January 2013 4:21:33 PM
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LOL

“Oils Ain't Oils” And goddesses ain’t goddesses.

When I envisage Ita or Lexi as goddesses I see images like this:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FAeoWQTPyDs/TcJ6Rp6ThxI/AAAAAAAAAY4/QJKJQ-LRtow/s1600/greek-mythology-athena.jpg

However, when I envisage you as a goddess --and I admit it's influenced somewhat by your posts--all I can picture is this:
http://www.elfwood.com/~animeyang/Kali-Rudhira.2527787.html
Posted by SPQR, Monday, 28 January 2013 4:30:50 PM
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Just to remind those who know the joke that ends... "and she woke up and there in the bed beside her was the most gorgeous god-like hunk of a man.

'Good morning, I'm Thor.'

'You're thor... I'll be lucky if I can even pith.'"
Posted by WmTrevor, Monday, 28 January 2013 5:08:53 PM
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Lol WmTrevor :)

After reading Runner's usual charmingly positive comment above,
I was just wondering if you had read too many Ita Buttrose publications in the past?

Cheers,
Suse.
Posted by Suseonline, Monday, 28 January 2013 7:47:48 PM
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<I'm a goddeth too, ETHPQR>

That is a bit of a low shot on the big occasion of a woman who has worked hard to overcome a disability.

Unlike Ms Greer, Ita did say that Julia looked well dressed. So I guess that the spite is directed at Ita for blowing the gaff on Gillard's politically directed misogyny allegations. Ita Buttrose did say that she has worked with Tony Abbott and he is not a misogynist.
Posted by onthebeach, Monday, 28 January 2013 9:23:31 PM
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onthebeach,

Gawd!.....it was me having a little fun with SPQR's penchant for Ita's lisp.

You know what I mean...a little bit of ribbing in good fun?

Ita is just all right with me (to paraphrase the Doobies:)

Keep trying to stir up us women - it's pointless (but entertaining!)
Posted by Poirot, Monday, 28 January 2013 9:34:58 PM
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"You know what I mean...a little bit of ribbing in good fun?"

As in Julia Gillard's thunderous caboose that you have laughed at before?

Ok, apologies. I can see you are consistent with your wicked sense of humour.
Posted by onthebeach, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 12:12:29 AM
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onthebeach,

Please link to any occasion where I have "laughed" at Julia's "thunderous caboose" (your words).

Have a good scratch around....

I take it you threw that one in on the off chance that it was true.

So what is it with you Mr Beach? SPQR reveals his secret admiration for Ita's lisp - and I chuck in a witty rejoinder (You know "wit" - as in "wit":)...He goes "LOL"...and you try and make a federal case out of it.

Nice try.

Next.....
Posted by Poirot, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 12:28:17 AM
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Well net is back up, even if the power isn't.

Well Poirot, if you haven't laughed at it, it proves your sense of humour is lacking.

Our Julia disproves the old saying that "if it waddles like a duck, it's a duck". Come to think of it----, & it certainly is funny.
Posted by Hasbeen, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 8:58:55 AM
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Hasbeen,

I just love it when certain of the blokes around here are determined to "have a go".

onthbeach "has-a-go" at me because he thinks my sense of humour is a little "off".

And now you're "having-a-go" because apparently my sense of humour is lacking.

I think it's fair, in that case, for me to assume that my sense of humour is - just right.
Posted by Poirot, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 9:10:02 AM
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Dear SPQR,

Ita's lisp was endearing
And her eyes are divine
But like her or lump her
Tall Poppies will shine!

Dear Hasbeen,

As for our PM:

Julia's bum's not so big
Though some need to complain
But at least she can lead
'Cause she's got a beaut brain!
Posted by Lexi, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 9:29:31 AM
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Nah Poirot, it just proves you haven't seen our Julia from the right angles.
Posted by Hasbeen, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 9:30:36 AM
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Only one problem there Lexi, no one has taught her you need to put the damn thing in gear to get it to work.

See her latest brain in mouth in the Northern Territory.
Posted by Hasbeen, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 12:38:47 PM
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Dear Hasbeen,

At least she's not in the same class as
the rest of them: mediocrity! ;)
Posted by Lexi, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 1:12:09 PM
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Poirot, "Please link to any occasion where I have "laughed" at Julia's 'thunderous caboose' (your words)"

The point is that you would never make fun of Julia Gillard but you stoop to make fun of Ita Buttrose, the Australian of the Year. Hypocrisy.

BTW, arguably Julia's thunderous caboose is largely ;) of her own making. Ita's speech impediment was beyond her control and she has faced many challenges overcoming it.
Posted by onthebeach, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 1:17:02 PM
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onthebeach,

The point is that you're being a pedantic "..." who's trying to pick an argument.

I was reacting to SPQR's liking for ladies with lisps....and joshing with him a bit - as you know.

Ita had nothing to do with my post to SPQR.

(Instead of butting in and commentating on my playful postings - you should mind yer own beeswax :)
Posted by Poirot, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 3:55:04 PM
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Yes Lexi my sweet, she's in a class all her own.

I won't tell you what class that is, as I don't want to up set you.

How are your test results?

May not be back for a while, I'm running out of fuel for the generator. Our illustrious Energex, our power supplier, after promising our power would be back by 2.00 PM today, has now announced 3.00PM tomorrow.

Ain't life grand, in the sunshine state.
Posted by Hasbeen, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 4:21:34 PM
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Poirot, "you should mind yer own beeswax"

Negative, Ma'am.
Posted by onthebeach, Tuesday, 29 January 2013 6:38:24 PM
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I suppose it's better than the old knighthoods that could be "bought" if you knew the right people.
Although I missed out (again) this year, congratulations to the winners anyway.
Posted by wobbles, Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:36:02 AM
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Dear Hasbeen,

Thanks for that - but you wouldn't upset me.
I'm just playing with you.

My test results? I've been diagnosed with AF
(atrial fibrillation) which they tell me is only
going to get worse. They've recommended Electrical
Cardioversion for me to fix this problem. Apparently
its a procedure during which a synchronised electrical
current (shock) is delivered to the heart through the
chest wall. This activates all the heart cells
simultaneously, thereby interrupting and terminating
abnormal electrical circuits in the heart so normal
heart rhythm can resume. The current delivered is
limited and can be repeated a few times if necessary
without damaging the heart.

I will undergo this procedure in approx. six weeks time,
(5th March), I'll be in hospital overnight. Then for another
six weeks I'm to take things easy.

Hopefully, I shall get my life back. At the moment things
aren't too good.

Take car.
Posted by Lexi, Wednesday, 30 January 2013 9:37:59 AM
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Good luck with it old mate, hope you've got a good electrician doing the work for you.

It is amazing what they can do medically today, provided you get treatment soon enough.

I recently found out an old plantation owner mate of mine had died a while back. He had a minor heart attack, less than mine, but it took 2 days to get any evacuated from his atoll to a small hospital, then an other couple of days to get to Cairns for modern treatment.

They patched him up, but told him he had to live within half an hour of good treatment, if he wanted to make it to old age. Not possible for him.

Make sure you let us know how it goes, & keep the ambulance on your speed dial.
Posted by Hasbeen, Wednesday, 30 January 2013 10:43:21 AM
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Lexi

AT is quite common and it does get a bit worse with age. Rest assured then that medical specialists have a solid grip on treatment.

As well, you are in early before any damage has been done it appears, which should also assure you.

Here is hoping for an uneventful procedure which I am sure it will be and a speedy recovery.

Get ready to do some of those things that were too tiring to even think of before.

It will be a new lease of life, renewal. Maybe not 21 again but you will feel thirty something. A report will be required :)
Posted by onthebeach, Wednesday, 30 January 2013 11:29:16 AM
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AF that should be. AT might be the acronym for After Treatment -when you kick your heels up.
Posted by onthebeach, Wednesday, 30 January 2013 11:35:12 AM
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Dear Hasbeen and onthebeach,

Thanks to both of you for your concerns and I will keep
you posted.

Fingers-crossed that all goes well.

It will be great to get my life back on track.
It's hard on my husband at the moment.
Posted by Lexi, Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:34:40 PM
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