WOW ! Garry's Home

Posted supplied by: Sue Alexander
They sent Garry home this morning - he is weak but guess they don't keep them in any longer than necessary.  Think he is happy to be home.  He still has a cathater in and goes to his specialist on Feb 6th to have it removed.  He also has staples in the incision and has to see our family Dr. in 10 days to have them removed.

He was starving when we got home so gave him some scrambled eggs.  Hopefully that does the trick.
Hopefully he will improve daily and be back to his old self soon.  They say 4 to 6 weeks recovery (could be a long haul for me!!!!!!)
Any changes and I well let everyone know.

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Garry Alexander Hospital Update

Posted supplied by: Sue Alexander (Garry's wife)


We were up to see Garry for about an hour this morning.  He looks much better and kinda seemed like himself.  He wasn't in pain but had a shot of morphine just before we arrived.
They were going to bath him and then try and get him up - he hasn't been up yet.  They will try to get him to walk which should be interesting as I am sure he is weak from not eating for four days.
They are doing a few tests on him today and that plus if he can walk will determine if he comes home tomorrow or Sat.  They sure don't keep them long!!!!!
We are heading back up later this afternoon and if there are any changes I will let you know.


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Garry Alexander Successfully Out Of Surgery

Posted supplied by: Sue Alexander (Garry's wife)


Long day at the hospital - they took Garry at 9.15 and he didn't get into his room till 4.30 - guess they had to wait until a lady was discharged so he was in post op for quite awhile
He was very groggy when we saw him and was in some pain and the nurse had just given him a shot of morphine.  Talked to the Dr. and he said all went as expected - Garry did lose more blood than they thought he would but not enough for a blood transfusion.
But the Dr. seemed very optimitic and said if all went well he could be home on Fri or Sat.
We are heading up to visit tomorrow morning and I will keep you posted if there are any changes or when he is going to come home.


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Ron Gowing Recovering Well

Posted supplied by: Ronald Gowing

I am in the recovery stage from surgery done just before Christmas.    I was given the news that I had cancer in early October.  However the surgery went well and I now consider myself a cancer survivor.   I have one more surgery ahead of me in mid March to put me back together again and after that it will be clear sailing.   It was like winning the lottery when I was told I don't need Chemo or radiation.


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Update on Our Web Presences

Post Supplied by: Bill Bishop 

It has been some time since we have posted to our PropWash News Blog.  However, we have been very busy behind the scenes preparing and updating our presence on the world wide web.  Here's an overview of what's available now.

PROPWASH NEWS BLOG (this site)

This is where we will let you know of breaking news relating to upcoming events, items of interest, and updates made to our web sites.

Posts relating to upcoming events will be labeled "event".

Posts relating to items of interest will be labeled either "sick bay" (relating to members who are ill),  "final flight" (relating to members who have passed), or "general interest".

Posts indicating new information  to our website or changes to our blog, will be labeled "update" and one of the following "PropWash"; History Hangar"; "Photos"; "YouTube"

Many members find it easiest to subscribe to updates of new articles  (either via email or through our news feed). This will send notices when new articles are published and can be subscribed to, free of charge, by clicking on the appropriate area at the bottom right side of this page.

HISTORY HANGAR WEB SITE
The History Hangar web site is our home for permanent information relating to a number of subjects about the history of our squadron(s) and has been very well received by those who have taken the time to review it.

You are encouraged to visit and provide any feedback you desire.  We encourage you to provide feedback and/or to submit articles and ideas for inclusion on this PERMANENT digital record of our squadron History.

400 SQUADRONS PHOTO ALBUMS
Our Photo Albums site is where we store digitized photos of squadron life.  The current Albums are, we believe, self explanatory and are as follows:

The Early Years 1932-1945
Downsview 1945-1970
Downsview 1971-1996
Squadron Life Borden 1996 to Present
Summer Camps
Special Events
Special Operations
Odds & Sods
Squadron Notables

Scrapbook Photos (These are photos used elsewhere on the web)
Profile Pictures (These are photos used in the 400 Squadron Profile (see below)

Our digital photo records will only be complete as members make them.  PLEASE send along any photos you would like to see included in this permanent record of our Squadron Photo History.  Send an email to us is you need help with submissions at : 400sqn@400squadron.ca

400 SQUADRON YOU TUBE
Our YouTube site contains a collection of videos collected or created by 400 Squadron.  Again, should you have a video you would like to see posted here please let us know.

400 SQUADRON PROFILE
Our Profile site is used to highlight our presences on the web for people using a search engine.  It provides a quick overview of our Squadron and links to our other presences on the web

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Garry Alexander To Hospital

Posted by: Bill Bishop

Just a note to let you know that Garry Alexander (1958 to 1965) will be going into the hospital on January 25, 2012 for prostrate surgery.

He is in good spirits and is very positive in his outlook.  I provide the following video as a way to 'put a smile' on his face during this trying time.

I will provide an update on his condition when received.  In the meantime should you wish to drop Garry a note you may reach him via email at alexander.garry26@gmail.com

Good luck Prof

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Canada for President of the Excited Sates ?

Posted Submitted by: John Williams (USAF Rtd)
A little humour to lighten your load.  Please don't shoot the messanger !






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