Vindi SEQ Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Jack Secker
From: Brisbane

Comments:
G'day All, It is a sad announcement to say that one of our Members "Crossed the Bar" last week and his funeral took place on Friday 13th June 2014.
We had a reasonable turn out to farewell Donald Johnstone. He was Born on 20/03/1927 and passed over on Saturday 7th June 2014. He had a chequered and a mostly enjoyable life. REST IN PEACE Donald

Added: June 16, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Barry Glint
From: Liverpool
E-mail: Glint83@hotmail.com

Comments:
What a balanced newsletter and fantastic reading. Jack you are one in a million, where do you get these stories? Good luck to you lads down there, I will keep coming back now to your webpage.

Added: March 19, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Phil Hughes
From: Broadstairs, UK
E-mail: vindirebel@gmail.com

Comments:
It was with deep regret that I received the news that Gordi Cohen has "crossed the bar" yesterday following a long illness. I'll always remember meeting him at Sharpness many years ago and his cheerful attitude to life. I've sent our East Kent condolence cards to Kimmy but there's not much one can say to ease the pain of a loss. At least he's out of pain and suffering. R.I.P. Gordi.
Phil Hughes, (Secretary)
Independent Vindicatrix of East Kent.

Added: February 16, 2014

Submitted by
Name: John Lammiman
From: Diamond Harbour Christchurch New Zealand
E-mail: johnlammiman@xtra.co.nz

Comments:
Hi Congrats on your new venture It made some good reading,Im not a Vindi Boy a Gravesend lad I belong to the local Vindi * * * mainland branch here in Christchurch.
Regards John Lammiman

Added: January 9, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Tony Harben
From: Perth Western Australia
E-mail: rob-marg1@bigpond.com

Comments:
All of us "Sandgropers" here in W.A. wish you and your members a Very Happy Christmas and a Merry, Healthy and safe 2014.
We look forward to catching up with you in person at our reunion in October, so keep an eye out on our website for details.
Merry Christmas mates and ladies.

Added: December 21, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Bill Davis
From: Sunny Cairns
E-mail: Bill@shirbil.com

Comments:
A very merry Christmas to the lads in SEQ Queensland. I have had two very memorable Christmases at sea, One was spending the day at the Salvation Army somewhere near the Sydney Rocks when our ship was in dry dock and all the hotels were shut. And what a spread and welcome they made for us. The second was crossing the International date-line and having two Christmas days one after the other. No not with two festivities though thankfully as we were a tad under the weather. In fact I had two other great Christmases at sea, but not in ranking with the ones mentioned. But great days��.

Added: December 18, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Phil Hughes
From: Broadstairs, UK
E-mail: vindirebel@gmail.com

Comments:
The season of goodwill will soon be upon us again when we'll also remember "absent friends". On behalf of all members of the Independent Vindicatrix of East Kent, may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy & healthy 2014.
Phil Hughes, (Secretary)
Independent Vindicatrix of East Kent.

Added: December 1, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Allan Burrow
From: Sydney, NSW
E-mail: ajburrow@optusnet.com.au

Comments:
It had to happen, another Independent Vindi Association. I wish all of you the best for the future - whether it be for a long or short time. I mean, we are all on the mature side aren't we! I hope all you lads swing the lamp long and often.

Added: October 19, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Ron Kerr
From: Beautiful Ballina
E-mail: ron.kerr1@gmail.com

Comments:
Belated congratulations on the new branch! God luck to all who sail in her!

Added: October 19, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Tom Blackhurst
From: Dagenham
E-mail: tomblackhurst123@hotmail.com

Comments:
Well Done on forming a new association in Queensland should have been done a few years ago. Totally agree with Bill Davis comments and the fact of incorporating other MN seamen .
Good Luck to you all and best wishes
Tom Blackhurst.

Added: October 3, 2013