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Friday March 12, 2010

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  • Merlene Crawford on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic It is great sadness, Bob, that you are leaving the airways. You made my afternoons. Please consider gracing the airways ... more
  • Anna on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Dear Bob: I will miss your cheerful voice and down-to- earth approach on thought- provoking topics covered in your programs. ... more
  • lee goodacre on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic its about time they pulled your kind off the air! haha..with ur filth and depravity haha..perth will miss the jugaunaut of ... more
  • michael on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic sorry your gone bob ,you were a wealth of knowledge humour and always lifted my spirits,take care mate we will all miss you more
  • Jack on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob, why you always do that? You give us the best and versatile show and then leave. You are the only one at 6PR with such ... more
  • fergal on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic all the best mate your a real radio legend a great laugh but always got the important points across when it mattered have a ... more
  • george on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic What a shame, a Great Radio Man, down to earth no bulls**t, Bob would have made a great Pollie, i for one will be sorry to ... more
  • Simon on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob, will miss you on 6PR buddy, take care mate and enjoy your retirement. more
  • cheryl on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic so going to miss you Bob more
  • Brett Clements on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic I will miss your show Bob. Unfortunately I tuned into 6pr in the past 6 months and I loved every minute of you on air ... more
  • Wayne on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob your retirement is a loss to the listeners. Your humour is second to none and is what I looked forward to daily. So far ... more
  • chas robinson on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic listened to your dribble in Perth, Sydney all around OZ for years.Now in retirement in Phuket. At least you were on the ... more
  • Miss Understood on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Poppy - my afternoons will never be the same again. I wish you nothing but luck with life and love. May the best of your ... more
  • Norma Miller on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Oh! Bob how sad that you are going. I am coming from Cairns next week just to listen to you (and Howard) I am in shock that ... more
  • Nigel Onamade on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic So sad to hear that you are leaving Bob. So who is going to take over the "grand father" role at the station now? Wishing ... more
  • Maureen on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob you will be sorely missed in the afternoons. No one can take your place but I am sure that Ted will try hard good luck ... more
  • Nancy Powell on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob Maumill, our family have been listening to you for many years and enjoyed it. I guess we don't expect you to stay on ... more
  • Ross Bailey on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Dear Bob Have been listening to you for years, you will be surely missed, best wishes for the future and look forward to ... more
  • Bazza on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Mr Maumill, came over from the UK 3 years ago and accidentally tuned to 6PR and have been avid listener since. Your show in ... more
  • sandra on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Hi Bob will miss your sexy voice in the afternoon and your great sense of humour. Goodluck in your retirement but please ... more

'It started out as a slipped disc'

Posted by: Bob Maumill | 2 July, 2009 - 1:55 PM
Bob It is Thursday and I am preparing to enter hospital to let surgeons have another go at providing some pain relief from my spinal problems.
 
This will be the fourth operation I have faced up to and I must admit I am feeling some apprehension.
 
Last time around I suffered complications with the anaesthetic and woke up in the Intensive Care Unit surrounded by concerned family members and anxious doctors and nurses.
 
My friend Dr. Duncan Jefferson, well known to 6PR listeners as our expert on health matters, has assured me the surgical team, aware of past problems, will be ready for any complication that may arise.
 
Fact is, I don't really have a choice.
 
Previous fusions involving the placement of screws and bolts into verterbrae to stabilize my lower spine have not relieved what has become excrutiating painful and reduced mobility.
 
So, here we go again. More surgery.
 
All this means that I will be absent from 6PR for the foreseeable future. Which is a bugger because I have enjoyed my recent time on radio more than at any time in my rather chequered career.
 
The audience has been cheeky, involved, and supportive.
 
The boss has been, well, tolerant (to a point).
 
My colleagues have been great to work with and Melanie and Fletch are a great back up team.
 
Thanks everybody - I'll keep in touch.

Blog comments Your Say

  • Get Well Bob, don't worry Harvey's doing a great job as always.

    Bea Wednesday 8 July, 2009 - 9:07 AM

  • Hi Bob
    Please get better soon and hope the operation was more successful. Having had 4 shoulder reco's I know only two well what orthppaedic surgery is like. We really miss you so hurry back soon. I have converted some of my work mates to 6pr just to listen to you.

    Cheers and all the best

    love
    Barbara and Kelvin (who came across your lost trophy in a 2nd hand shop and had it retunred to you)

    Barbara Lord Monday 6 July, 2009 - 4:54 PM

  • Hi Bob

    You will be missed. Hope your surgery goes well. Have a speedy recovery and get back on air soon. Iam a big fan of yours.

    Tanya (Greenmount)

    Tanya Sunday 5 July, 2009 - 6:23 PM

  • Hi Bob,
    Wishing you a successful operation and a speedy recovery. Hoping that you will be back on 6PR afternoons real soon. There is no-one on radio with your great style of presentation.
    Best Wishes, Bob

    Terry Allen Friday 3 July, 2009 - 7:24 PM

  • DEAR BOB

    WISHING YOU ALL THE VERY BEST FOR YOUR SURGERY.

    WE REALLY MISS YOUR SHOW AND WE DO HOPE YOU RETURN SOON. WE THINK YOU ARE THE BEST.

    GET WELL SOON BOB.

    THINKING OF YOU

    YOUR FANS

    angela Friday 3 July, 2009 - 5:54 PM

  • Get well soon Bob. Love your show and never miss if.
    Viv and Rog

    Viv Friday 3 July, 2009 - 1:31 PM

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