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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Entwood on 17 November 2009, 23:18:30
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Dave Kember on ABS posted this up ... I have no hesitation in stealing it
I know things can be tough - the new forum isn't as nice as the old forum, people can post things you don't like, you are annoyed that your Senny only pushes out 215BHP .... and to top it all off someone who you don't know and have never met posts something on the Internet which winds you up.
Think of this real tale of courage, strength and will when things are getting a little hard going in your day .....
A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'
The father who, despite having a heart condition said 'yes.'
They went on to complete the marathon together.
Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying
'yes' to his son's request of going through the race together...
One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.' To which, his father said 'yes' too.
For those who don't know, the Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever.
The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometers)
ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometers) bike ride, and
ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometers) marathon along the coast of
the Big Island .
The father and son went on to complete the race together.
NOW WATCH THIS VIDEO and view the race:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJMbk9dtpdY
Abso-bloody-lutely amazing
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Fantastic......... :y :y :y
I could have used that video at a 'heavy' meeting I had today, might have helped kick some arse.. :-X
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wow, just wow.
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I shall freely admit to having watery eyes. :'(
What an amazing effort. What love between father and son.
Thanks for posting it. :y
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Inspirational stuff indeed mate :y
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REAL heroes.......
:'( :'( :'(
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Watching that does rather put life back into its' proper perspective. :o
Kevin
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I shall freely admit to having watery eyes. :'(
What an amazing effort. What love between father and son.
Thanks for posting it. :y
Your not alone there Nick :'(.
True dedication :y.
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I shall freely admit to having watery eyes. :'(
What an amazing effort. What love between father and son.
Thanks for posting it. :y
Your not alone there Nick :'(.
True dedication :y.
Very hard to watch without welling up, excellent post!
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Quite humbling.
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Yet another quality thread from Entwood :-* 8-) :y :y
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I think its time to stop feeling sorry for myself :-[
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I think its time to stop feeling sorry for myself :-[
exactly what ive been doing here for the last 2 days :-[ :-[
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excellent
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I shall freely admit to having watery eyes. :'(
What an amazing effort. What love between father and son.
Thanks for posting it. :y
Your not alone there Nick :'(.
True dedication :y.
Very hard to watch without welling up, excellent post!
Have not been on oof for weeks due to what I thought major problems :'( but this was the first post I read and made me think Im bloody lucky and just feeling sorry formyself :-[ :-[ I didnt shed a tear more like a fountain, amazing stuff. Brilliant post :y :y
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Blimey, that hit the spot a bit.
Have been feeling a bit sorry for meself of late and will carry that clip on my phone from now on.
Inspiring stuff.
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Never heard of this before-very well posted mr entwood, very inspirational, very moving and, as many have said, it puts all our other worries into perspective
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Had this emailed a few weeks ago and meant to post it up but didn't get a chance... Had me crying like a baby when I watched it!
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Being a proud Dad with 3 healthy Boy's its put a lump in my throat. :'(
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[size=10]Come on people! I think some need of you to get out more. There's loads of examples all round us everyday of women, men, children who work hard and struggle everyday to overcome difficulties and hardship for their families and for strangers.
What about the mothers who work 12 hour shifts and then look after their family when they get home?
What about the men (of an earlier generation) who faced fear and death to fight for their countrymen - through no choice of their own because they were conscripted?
What about all the mothers and fathers who would - and do -happily sacrifice their lives for their children?
Probably there's many on this forum who fit into these categories. If you can only be reminded of how fortunate you are etc by a YouTube posting, then (as above) I suggest you look around you a bit better, and get out more.
Off soapbox now.
Kevin
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kev,dont think its that simple. Of course there are examples like this all around us and at all times-but the simple fact is that we get so easily immersed in our own lives/work/problems that we forget and it takes a reminder like this posting to bring it to the fore again. Surely you were touched by it yourself? Maybe I just get more sentimental (as well as grumpy!)as I get older :-/
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[size=10]Come on people! I think some need of you to get out more. There's loads of examples all round us everyday of women, men, children who work hard and struggle everyday to overcome difficulties and hardship for their families and for strangers.
What about the mothers who work 12 hour shifts and then look after their family when they get home?
What about the men (of an earlier generation) who faced fear and death to fight for their countrymen - through no choice of their own because they were conscripted?
What about all the mothers and fathers who would - and do -happily sacrifice their lives for their children?
Probably there's many on this forum who fit into these categories. If you can only be reminded of how fortunate you are etc by a YouTube posting, then (as above) I suggest you look around you a bit better, and get out more.Off soapbox now.
Kevin
...are you suggesting therefore that this thread is unworthy of attention?
Should you be so I find that to be a rather jaundiced view, which is most unfortunate :( :(
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Respect :y
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Stunning .... im almost speechless ..... :'(
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Yes, there are examples of all sorts of heroism everyday, all around us --- but each one is not diminished by another. And thr recognition of one also recognises the other.
We see hate and selfishness all around us too, but the love in this clip outshines it all, if only for a brief moment, such inspiration keeps the candle of hope burning brighter.
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Yes, there are examples of all sorts of heroism everyday, all around us --- but each one is not diminished by another. And thr recognition of one also recognises the other.
We see hate and selfishness all around us too, but the love in this clip outshines it all, if only for a brief moment, such inspiration keeps the candle of hope burning brighter.
Very well said HC 8-) :y :y
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Yes, there are examples of all sorts of heroism everyday, all around us --- but each one is not diminished by another. And thr recognition of one also recognises the other.
We see hate and selfishness all around us too, but the love in this clip outshines it all, if only for a brief moment, such inspiration keeps the candle of hope burning brighter.
So, so, true & very well put Holy Count. I feel truly humbled by that short clip, and it brought into sharp focus something normally blurred by all the rotten dross we are bombarded with these days. The Human Race, at it's best is insurmountable and will survive any trail or tribulation, despite the best efforts of the wicked, the evil and the weak willed (the latter are usually but not exclusively, Politicians) everywhere. :'(
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I didn't intend the post to make any sort of "statement".... I just found it truly amazing....
For the last 13 months I have worked in the court system, and believe me I have seen some "dross" that is supposedly called "human" ... that video and Dave's comments just struck a chord.... and for once it was a nice one ... :y :y :y
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I didn't intend the post to make any sort of "statement".... I just found it truly amazing....
For the last 13 months I have worked in the court system, and believe me I have seen some "dross" that is supposedly called "human" ... that video and Dave's comments just struck a chord.... and for once it was a nice one ... :y :y :y
I felt that to be quite evident and thought this piece to be uplifting and worthy of attention.
How anyone found to the contrary puzzles me, quite frankly :(
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Zulu77 - you asked "..are you suggesting therefore that this thread is unworthy of attention?"
(sorry I don't yet know how to do the highlight / reproduce thing).
I did not comment on the absolute or relative magnitude of what this man has done.
I did not comment on how worthy the thread was of attention.
What I did comment on was that some of the replies suggest either a low sensitivity to everyday human endeavour (because a response can only be triggered by unusual endeavour glossily packaged) OR a lack of awareness of everyday human endeavour (because a response can only be triggered by having something put in your lap).
My plea was for people to be MORE aware and MORE sensitive to what's going on around them everyday - not only will it contibrute to a net greater understanding, but may also set their own troubles into context.
I hope this answers your question.
Kevin
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What a team!!! BRILLIANT, that man deserves more than a medal, even a knighthood wouldn't reward him enough :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y :y
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I didn't intend the post to make any sort of "statement".... I just found it truly amazing....
For the last 13 months I have worked in the court system, and believe me I have seen some "dross" that is supposedly called "human" ... that video and Dave's comments just struck a chord.... and for once it was a nice one ... :y :y :y
yes but the dross is better thought of than me or you >:(
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Zulu77 - you asked "..are you suggesting therefore that this thread is unworthy of attention?"
(sorry I don't yet know how to do the highlight / reproduce thing).
I did not comment on the absolute or relative magnitude of what this man has done.
I did not comment on how worthy the thread was of attention.
What I did comment on was that some of the replies suggest either a low sensitivity to everyday human endeavour (because a response can only be triggered by unusual endeavour glossily packaged) OR a lack of awareness of everyday human endeavour (because a response can only be triggered by having something put in your lap).
My plea was for people to be MORE aware and MORE sensitive to what's going on around them everyday - not only will it contibrute to a net greater understanding, but may also set their own troubles into context.
I hope this answers your question.
Kevin
Thank you for your considered reply Kevin and I'm glad that you have clarified your point - somewhat - however;
The use of language such as;
Come on people! I think some need of you to get out more;
If you can only be reminded of how fortunate you are etc by a YouTube posting, then (as above) I suggest you look around you a bit better, and get out more.
is rather judgemental on the ability of individual members to read and be motivated by such a contribution. Indeed on this basis your comments seem to have a direct link to endeavours of those concerned.
endeavour glossily packaged
is that comment related to the OP or the fact that this was presented in a readily viewable format on the video-sharing website?
because a response can only be triggered by having something put in your lap).
Does this not call into question the integrity of the thread? I feel that one of the great benefits of this forum, apart from the obvious, is that thought provoking matters such as this can be broadcast to those interested enough to read the contribution.
I certainly don't consider this as being tantamount to having something put into one's lap.
My plea was for people to be MORE aware and MORE sensitive to what's going on around them everyday - not only will it contibrute to a net greater understanding, but may also set their own troubles into context.
I would certainly echo that Kevin and one of the many ways of doing just this is to read such valued contributions from the membership here.
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Thanks Zulu77 for your response.
Judgmental? - yes I was. As I took advantage of the privilege (not a "right") of expressing my opinion on this forum, the obligation on me is to offer sufficient justification for that opinion, for others to consider it or reject it. But this is going to be long ... so I would have to come back to it later when I can do it properly.
Is the debate worth continuing, or has it run its course? - what do you think?
Kevin
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Thanks Zulu77 for your response.
Judgmental? - yes I was. As I took advantage of the privilege (not a "right") of expressing my opinion on this forum, the obligation on me is to offer sufficient justification for that opinion, for others to consider it or reject it. But this is going to be long ... so I would have to come back to it later when I can do it properly.
Is the debate worth continuing, or has it run its course? - what do you think?
Kevin
Thanks Kevin, although this has the makings of a great debate, insofar as this thread is concerned I tend to agree that to engage further wouldn't benefit the intentions of the OP.
I will look forward to your thoughts on future matters.
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Zulu77, I'll follow your view on this. Thanks for the opportunity to discuss it ... and thanks to Entwood for the original post.
K
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I think the original video is rather glossily and cheesily presented, this may have put one or two people off. But it's still a fantastic acheivement by the two and nothing should detract from this. Puts your everyday life into perspective :y
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phew.. amazing ..brave father :y