Excellent news Kaos! It is great that he came out of the coma and so soon. Best wishes for Laurie and his family as the recovery continues.

Very pleased to hear that he's coming through!
Glad to hear you're almost back with us Laurie.
Best Regards
Graeme Speak

I hope what little I have to offer will help out.
I too have been smacked down by similar conditions down here in Tassy and got dragged 800m before ejecting 5m from the rocks.
To think that a whole bunch of guys I don't know would have helped me out,if that had gone pear shaped, is heartening.

Get better soon mate,

Sam.

Hey Kaos,

What are the news? How is Laurie doing?
Is there any progress?
Please let us know.

God, I remember what that like. Laying on my back in hospital, in the same position for hours and hours, and days and days, looking at the ceiling, trying to eat jelly and mush. Its bloody painful because you can't move. It's bloody frustrating. And the food's bloody aweful.

But it sounds like your making it through Laurie. You'll appreciate your freedom all the more when you get out of bed and can move again.

Graeme

Kaos,
mate you are a mate among mates. The support you have given is nothing but remarkable. If each of us had a mate like you the world would definitely be a better place. I have a mate at work that is like you and cares more for others than himself. People like you, are far and few between. I hope that you do get time to sit and reflect on the moment, as you are a pivotal resource right now. Keep up the good work mate

Cheers


Viffer

Hey Kaos,

Thanks for keeping us all informed about Laurie and there are a lot of interested people out there by the look of the number of reads for this topic. I was just wondering if there was anything Laurie needs in the short term to cheer him up, make him more comfortable, entertain him, ....whatever.

I've never spent more than a week or so in hospital but I do recall getting really bored, ....so let us all know.

All the best to Laurie and his family.

give the man a fourex!

speedy recovery to kiting laurie!

regards ian.

Great to hear that Laurie is improving and able to spend some time at home with his family. Keep up the good work Richard (Kaos) it is heart warming to know that when the chips are down your mates will be there both on and off the water.

Having sailed at Gnotuk for over 20 years (sailboards and kites) I can tell you that it has always been the same, in that we all look out for one another both friends and strangers alike. Whether helping someone who is in trouble, advising someone they are being unsafe, or just helping. It is this type of attitude that will strengthen the profile of our sport not the macho hero crap we sometimes hear.

Bring back summer!!

Andrew.

Hi All.

Laurie is doing very well.
He can now stand up on both legs. His arms and hands are operational.
And he is very positive and eager to get his strength back and is working really hard at it.
I visited Laurie, Melanie and Lilly quite a while back and he could not stand on his right leg and could only push 10 kg with it. About 1 week later he was pushing 30kgs. I think he is going to come out of hospital looking like Arnie when he is finished His right side from head to toe is still slower and weaker than the left. He has lost his sense of perception and he has double vision. The doctors will operate on his eyes and balance things out shortly. Everything will balance out in time but Laurie, family and doctors are driving his recover super fast. He has been swimming in the pool and enjoys it as its heated and its winter in Melbourne so he said it’s like a nice soothing warm bath.

The doctors let Laurie out on the weekends now so Laurie, Melanie, Lily and Laurie’s brother came down to the beach a few weeks ago. He is well on the road to recovery and is looking real good. He can now stand on both legs and will be walking soon.
He is talking real well and is still a card. I admire Laurie’s courage and positive never quit outlook on life. He is an amazingly strong minded person.

Laurie we are all very proud of you and keep up the good work buddy.

I handed over a bank guaranteed check made out to Laurie with all your names on the bank statements about a month ago for $6200.00 and Laurie and his family were very grateful for everyone of you who helped put food on his family’s table. Laurie and Melanie have asked me to thank every one of you from all over the world very very very much for all your donations, support and kind words. THANK YOU ALL.

Laurie will be home from around the 30 of July06 and will continue therapy for approximately another 12 months. The donations have stopped coming in and I hope Laurie and his family will survive for a while on the $6200.00

So Please TRY and continue to HELP our AMBO KITEBOARDING BUDDY LAURIE. He still needs all of our help.

It’s inevitable that bad accidents happen to people but I hope that bad accidents avoid everyone of LAURIE’s good caring world wide friends that have put out a helping hand and supported him through this bad time.

Be safe all.
Cheers
Kaos.

Thanks Kaos, fantastic news.
We wish Laurie all the best and hope to see him and his familly "out of the woods" as soon as possible.
We also hope to see Laurie back on the beach, when he will be ready.
All the best Laurie and familly..