NSW
150 posts
Hi Col,
Mate it was great to see you in the shop today, sorry I was a little bit pre occupied with my students. It didn’t surprise me at all to see you handle this situation with such strength and charisma.
Good on ya big fella,
Troy
NSW
370 posts
Just wanted to say thanks again to everyone for your support and encouragement. I know there are many of you out there who have contacted me via sms and or left phone messages that I haven't replied to as yet so I apologize for my lack of contact.
I'm very much involved in specialist appointments etc. and keep hoping every day for a bit of good news. The latest is that I am being booked into Sydney eye Hospital for some further work on my right eye. Today 3 more retina tears were picked up so a bit of repair work is needed. Hoping for about 30% vision loss only in the right eye. My left is still stuffed altogether so just have to wait and "see ".
Thank you also for your kind offers of transport and financial assistance... I am humbled by your generosity and friendship .
One thing is for sure ...I'm getting back out under a kite whatever it takes....I'll wear a bell around my neck so you know to stay clear of the one eye cyclops.
Thanks so much again folks ...I really ,really appreaciate you.
kindest regards
col
NSW
4382 posts
Just heard Col needs some more surgery, wow hope it goes well mate!
Cols about 3K down the gurgler just for what he had done by the docs in WA, he has medicare but no gap cover, anthing you can do to help will really help him relax, he cannot do his normal job, and may never be able to return to it.
Anyone got any pics of Col "in his office" as in jumping large or just riding around the bay or Wanda?
Please send them to me or post in the gallery here.
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
VIC
118 posts
Col, you are an inspiration mate on the water and off, and will be even more so now. I have left Sydney and kite elsewhere now but what I miss the most is the great blokes and gals in the kiting crew down at Dolls. You are one of the anchors for that. See you out there.
Chris
NSW
47 posts
Col - mate you're the last person in the world I'd wish this on - not that I'd wish it on anyone.
I can't imagine Botany Bay without you there, so hurry up and get better! I'll can buy you a bell if you like....
QLD
417 posts
sorry Col, i can understand what is happening to you, my wife kites as well as me & she lost 99% of her eye sight in right eye , she still kites now, she had issues with contacts , the store is dont contacts , ask eye surgens
Russell
NSW
59 posts
Dear All,
You are cordially invited to a BBQ lunch at Dolls Point, Botany Bay this Sunday 3rd February 2008 from 1:00pm.
Southern Sydney Kiteboarding Club is raising money to help our good friend Col Packer who suffered a serious accident kiting in Geraldton, WA. a few weeks ago. Many of you may already know that Col has lost the sight in one eye and has partial vision in the other after slamming into a wave and dislodging both retinas. He needs to undergo further surgery to save what sight he has.
Your contribution to the day will help enormously with Col's medical expenses which are considerable.
So come along, have a kite if the wind's up and enjoy a drink with us and something from the BBQ. Any donation as well will be gratefuly accepted.
Thanks,
Graeme Snowdon
Southern Sydney kiteboarding Club
WA
21 posts
Hi Col, im sorry to hear of your injury and me and my mates wish you a speedy recovery. Good luck mate
NSW
4382 posts
Just a quick update and a message from Col apologising because he will not be able to come to the BBQ on Sunday at Dolls Point in Sydney.
Last night Col had emergency surgery, at around 11.00pm, he fronted hospital after experiencing severe pain/flashing light in his right eye that still has some vision. A gas bubble was injected into his eay after the (another) retina tear was reattached. Col now has to stay indoors and out of bright light for 4 days and keep his head at a certain angle=boring misery!
Poor bastard is really going through the wars. Please don't try to call him or especially don't text him, he just has to lay low for a few days and let the healing take place.
Best wishes Col!
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Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve McCormack
NSW
394 posts
Thanks for the up date Steve Will wait till next week to call Col.See you Sunday
NSW
121 posts
Anyone got any pics of Col "in his office" as in jumping large or just riding around the bay or Wanda?
Please send them to me or post in the gallery here.
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
Hi Steve,
I found pics of Col ( check gallery), it was last year at Dolls after a long and beautifull session , evreybody was waiting for a cold nice beer !!!
Can't wait to share an other long long session with you Col :)
All the best to you
Marine xxx
