Sad weekend
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Printed Date: 26 Jan 2026 at 7:34am
Topic: Sad weekend
Posted By: smudge
Subject: Sad weekend
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2025 at 7:02pm
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I am one of a group of four who shoot on a local farm block for fallow. I had an invite to go on Saturday but for a couple of reasons I couldn't go so our mate Mike took my spot. I have walked beside him many times and he is the fittest of us all - a real tough rugged sort of guy. On Saturday he shot a fallow buck and his last words were 'I don't feel so...' & collapsed never to wake again. Our mate spent 45mins doing CPR and another took over after that until the helicopter arrived. RIP Mike, I really looked up to you
 ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
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Posted By: gurnard
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2025 at 7:20pm
| Sorry to hear of your loss Smudge. Condolences to you and your friends family. |
Posted By: yknot
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2025 at 6:53am
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Sorry to hear, condolences. ------------- Those that say it can't be done are being overtaken by those doing it. |
Posted By: Jaapie
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2025 at 9:07am
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Tough brother - The real good ones always seem to leave long before their allotted time should be up. I feel your agony. ------------- "Only when the last tree has died, the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught,will we realize that we cannot eat money" - 19th Century Indian Creed |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2025 at 2:38pm
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Thanks guys. My friend was Mike Neale. Mike started up Rusty Dog in Pukekohe so I am sure some of you bumped into him. A man of good morals and determination whose settled for an easier life. It has been a tough weekend for me but even harder for my mates who administered CPR. Both have belonged to these forums. RIP bro ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2025 at 4:55pm
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Sad event "Smudge" also a timely reminder to catch up with mates.We might not communicate for weeks but we know they are there.So Sunday has organized a catch up. Just never know right! ------------- "Times up" |
Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2025 at 11:59am
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Condolences. At least he went doing what he loved and taking a buck to boot! |
Posted By: salty69
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2025 at 4:06pm
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Tough gig Smudge. I often think our health and wellbeing is not something we talk about, invest in or take seriously until we get a wake up call, and sometimes that is too late. Just the ramblings of a 64 yr old who knows he should drink less, eat better and exercise more. All the best for the next week Smudge. Remember to take some time for yourself. |
Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2025 at 4:42pm
| Yep sad stuff alright there smudge, you never know when the times up. Great way to go though doing what he obviously loved. |
Posted By: kitno
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2025 at 9:44pm
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Oh no, must have been a frightening experience for the others there, sad to here this about your friend Smudge. |
Posted By: Skoti
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2025 at 8:14pm
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Sad news Smudge , sorry for your loss . I'd only met Mike once or twice , but he seemed like a good bugger . RIP ------------- COVID is no joke ! One former patient was so brain damaged after , he thought he won an election he lost by 7 million votes . |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2025 at 8:37pm
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Thanks guys. It hit me pretty hard to be fair. I've got some of my best mates right here so you guys better hang in there! ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2025 at 8:39pm
Thanks Skoti, he was a great guy and I'll treasure that pic of you & Mike (plus a few other norty guys) forever. You better stick around bro! ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
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