IF IT WASNT TRUE IT WOULD BE FUNNY

I post a bit on this site because I am a staunch Parra supporter. So I have taken a bit of a setback lately. On the 06/02/2020 I was driving and blacked out/ heart attack , veered off the road and hit a pole ,writing off my car , almost running over a off duty Paramedic walking down the footpath. The Paramedic pulls me out of the car and resuscitates me and here I am still standing.Being 62 I don't believe I am that old.Going back a ways I was 18 when I drowned and was pulled from the surf and resuscitated. At 18.5 yrs.' I tempted the gods again when I took a strong electric shock which threw me 15feet/ I landed on my feet and kept on working. At 19 yrs old I was bashed by 4 men who didn't like the fact that my girlfriend was a prostitute and she stopped living with her pimp to live with me. The first I new of that was when a man pulled out a revolver and threatened me on the street. I pretty much clubbed him senseless with it. Anyway , his mates caught up with me.3 weeks in hospital for me. Anyone who knows their RL history - one of the 4 men was a cousin of a South Sydney player - this man had shot a policeman.It took me a while to settle down and I thought it was the go to drink 1.5 bottles of Scotch and go to bed straight. I didn't know I was killing myself. The Scotch damaged my Liver and now my Liver doesn't like to process the Cholesterol. So this heart attack is number 2 - the last one was 5 yrs ago.Life goes on. I run 3 klm a day , walk the dog a couple more. Its as though nothing has happened. Oh yes it has. I do more exercise now.So my Heart Specialist has me on 4 months suspension of work. Ok fair enough. So the Virus comes around. So what you ask?. I apply for Medical Benefits. I start the application on 12/02/2020 and when they finally get to it , 23/03/2020, they tell me they don't have Medical Benefits anymore after 20/02/2020 and now I need to reapply on Newstart. Newstart says that my application should finish processing on 15/04/2020. 7 weeks now no income.So getting back to my story. I nearly run over the Paramedic who revives me. And sincerely I thank him. Why have I been bought back this time?. My wife says I am too stubborn to die or that the way I am going to die hasn't been invented yet. Funnily enough I told my doctor that I think there is a court case in there somewhere, all I have to do is prove that I was going to be better off dead.I'm not going anywhere until Parra wins another premiership.

You need to be a member of 1Eyed Eel to add comments!

Join 1Eyed Eel

Votes: 0
Email me when people reply –

Replies

  • Hi Don . Thanks for sharing your story . Life has been tough for you mate and I wish you well  . So you were working up until the car accident in February? 

  • Good on you Don you tough bastard. You survived all those things but it looks like the bureaucratic red tape might do you in.

  • Geez mate, they say things come in threes...I think you broke that rule. Anyway, hope you're going ok, and get by until the money starts flowing your way again.

  • Stuff me roan  and I thought I had been through shit .got nothing on you mate

  • It will happen mate, before you clock off. Seems like itll take armaggedon to finally do you in anyway lol. Keep rollin on brother, keep the faith

  • This reply was deleted.
    • Thaks for the reply Poppa. Its good to see someone with the strength to talk about their beleifs. I am right there with you Poppa, I am Spiritual also.

      I was seperated from my family when I was 3 and I lived with the separation anxiety for most of my life. Being a youngster everyone asumed I was a difficult child being unable to bond and make friends. The State didnt care about our mental health and abandoned us once we turnes 18 to walk this Earth alone. I have a petition in at the NSW Attornie Generals Office petitioning for the State Wards as we speak.

      When I was 22 I met the love of my life. Sadly she was killed in a auto accident 3 yrs later. I learned the hard way that nothing was forever.

      I married for all the wrong reasons. Fortunatly I have 3 great adult children and 8 grand children.

      I took up Meditation and eventually grew apart for wife number one. I became greatly Spiritually aware.

      I eventually remarried to a Phillipino woman with 2 children. I realised that my greatest desire was to give someone else a better life. I also offer guidance to people who may or maynot want it. The Spiritual journey is a private journey often by self worth issues, such as the ones I have.

      My wife accepts that i talk about other realms and think in a manner that most poeple would be put into a Asylum for. You have a strong background Poppa, in Spirituallity. Through Meditation I have been given insights , met Spirit Guides and forefathers. In my darkest hours I have had visits at the foot of my bed from my forefathers and lain in my bed and been comforted with hugs.

      So I say this to you Poppa its up to you. Whats normal for me is not necessarily normal for you.

      How far do you want to go , how much are you prepared to be closer and how close do you dare to be?

      Listen to Doreen Virtues Colour Meditation for everynight for 30 days at least.It is a guided Meditation that goes for 28 Min. You will never be the same person in 1 month. If you stop you will come back to your current level, except you will know that if you dare , there is a journey that awaits you.

      http://least.It/
  • No funny enough. I normally work 7 days a week but this day I was out to get some bits and peices.

    Didnt feel any pain. Just a megga sweat.

    Being dead is the same as sleeping. It only took 3 compressions to get me started. Then I stopped beating at the hospital again. Noone knows why.

    God I hope he didnt give me the kiss of life. I may never stop brushing my teeth

  • So what do you do in your spare time don?

    Are you Swiss by any chance?

  • This blog got me thinking.

    Everyone has a story, some good, some bad and at times people see the need to share theirs for whatever reason.

    One day each year we are supposed to say to all and sundry R U OK, so why not on other days?

    Some of us feel like we are having a whinge when we open up about some of the not so delicious moments in our lives while others may simply need a bit of reassurance that things will mostl likely improve with persistence.

    Thanks for sharing this Don, and if I was to give you one piece to take with you I would say - Keep smiling, because once you lose the ability to smile (or laugh) you have lost absolutely everything.

    Well done mate.

     

    • Great post col.

This reply was deleted.

Latest comments

Gucci replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"I don't see the value in $800k for a 33 year old prop, who will be 36 when he finishes? There is no way this deal is true unless he is coming here before the June 30 deadline. Which when I hear 3 years and a trade I'm hoping they part ways before he…"
13 minutes ago
Parra_Greg replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"Wow .....a reasonable to good youngster coming through ....is he worse or not a better option then Brian Kelly.
Wtf is going on with recruitment. a 3 year deal at 860K for a 32 year old prop coming off an acl....
The Lomax debarcle. The miss on…"
16 minutes ago
mongolian trotting duck replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"signed samrani from the dogs last year"
27 minutes ago
Darren Munro replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"Yes for me! Prefer Barnett over kman from souths which some people on here were willing to pay 1.2 million and sneeze at 800k for Barnett. Hopefully he is the same after knee injury and we get good use out of him. Shame we lose samrani in the…"
36 minutes ago
Zip zip replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"So if we land him, next year we'll have Dad's Army in our forward pack. Jr, JDB, Walker and Barnett
Lets hope he chooses Broncos over us. Don't want to lose Samrani and $860k for 3 years would basically mean we won't be shopping for any top line 5/8…"
38 minutes ago
The Captain replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"The Warriors are trying to do the right thing by Barnett who is asking to leave on compassionate grounds - so the Wah's are never going to get a dream swap. The names being floated are pretty mid but I guess they're better than nothing."
48 minutes ago
Parrafan101 replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"I have a sneaky feeling tago might come to parra."
1 hour ago
LB replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"I guess, if someone like Penisini or Nanva can kick on then even better but at this stage once one of the backline go down, the next man up goes in but after them?
But also if Warriors accept that for Barnett then it's crazy how they'll accept. A…"
1 hour ago
LB replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"De Belin has an option for 2027, it would surprise me if we get Barnett that we keep JBD if he is just ok this year. I mean if you are giving an option in our favour you have some concerns somewhere in his games or with his age.
Though we show more…"
1 hour ago
Parraborn1 replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"I don't know if you agree with me, disagree with me or are insulting me, but sure. That was a difficult read."
1 hour ago
LB replied to Roy tannous's discussion Eels offering Jordan samrani
"Well if you are referring to me Pops, you would see I said Samrani as a depth player is crucial due to what we have. I also said if we signed say Tago then I would be fine letting him go.
But yeah some here are saying he is a gun, when I feel he is…"
1 hour ago
LB replied to LB's discussion 1eE Modern day Eels team: Bench Props
"True."
2 hours ago
LB replied to LB's discussion 1eE Modern day Eels team: Bench Props
"Mannah didn't get a single vote in the first round for Props. I agree, he is undervalued. He was just around at the wrong time for us as he was there for 3 spoons and the non finals years."
2 hours ago
Poppa replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 2 Team List v Brisbane Broncos
"injured or Menopause.....you are obviously quiet young Mallee......do you realise what a menopausal woman could do to you as she "ripped" you apart.......Carlo and Mace, explain if we had a team of menopausal women, we wouldn't lose a game.....lots…"
2 hours ago
Poppa replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 2 Team List v Brisbane Broncos
"Did he let him go, or was he made an offer too good to refuse.....6 months ago you would have been applauding.......it would have been a committee meeting, not a single person decision.
If we are desperate to keep him and he he wants to stay..... a…"
2 hours ago
Poppa replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 2 Team List v Brisbane Broncos
"I hate to say it BEM, but I am coming around to your thinking somewhat....mind you have no problem with JDB.
Russell has been moved into the centres, I hope he stays there, if JAC drops out.
If we do cop another hiding (well on the cards) I hope he…"
2 hours ago
More…

Keaon done deal

As of Thursday, December 11, 2025, South Sydney Rabbitohs forwardKeaon Koloamatangi has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Parramatta Eels, but it is not yet officially announced by the clubs.  Soon to be announced.

Read more…
14 Replies · Reply by Poppa Jan 9
Views: 2186

 

Eels offering Jordan samrani

It keeps lagging when I try putting the article up so I won't bother but coming from code sports.The eels are offering Jordan samrani in a player swap for Mitch Barnett and also a three year 2.6 million dollar deal.Personally I think it's a bit to…

Read more…
52 Replies · Reply by Gucci 13 minutes ago
Views: 1354

1eE Modern day Eels team: Bench Props

Dylan Walker narrowly edged out Daniel Wagon for the Utility spot.Now onto Bench Props where the best two will get on the bench.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PSSXZSS 1. Hayne2. Burt3. Lyon4. Tahu5. Radradra6. Brown7. Moses8. Cayless9. Marsh10.…

Read more…
8 Replies · Reply by LB 2 hours ago
Views: 254

<script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
<!-- Sidebar -->
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<script>// <![CDATA[
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
// ]]></script>