This morning I was at a business end of year function .

 

The guest of honour was Rodrigo Teixeira (pronounced Teshera).  Rodrigo was present with his wife, young son and baby.  He spoke of his journey to Australia from Brazil, which culminated in he and his family attaining Australian citizenship. 

 

Rodrigo first came to Australia on a medical fellowship, as he was a surgeon in Brazil.  He took up further training at our Royal Children’s Hospital.  Now, he is Head of Reconstructive Surgery at the same hospital.  He was the lead surgeon of a team that separated the conjoint twins; Krishna and Trishna 

 

See http://childrenfirstfoundation.org.au/2013/trishna-and-krishna/

 

But this morning, to top off such a wonderful story, Rodrigo announced to those assembled that he is a Melbourne Dees supporter, with the family of 4 being all members of the club.  He joined up the youngest child while he was still in the womb.  This is a wonderful story and I have brought it to the attention of the footy club and I hope they follow up.  It highlights what is Melbourne’s wonderful multi-cultural community, which of course, thankfully, the AFL community has embraced.

 

The fact that this great surgeon, coming from the other side of the world, to look after our kids and then becomes a MFC member is a great story for our footy club.  I hope the club follows up

 

The following link will tell you a bit more about Rodrigo’s story.  http://www.rch.org.au/plastic/staff/Rodrigo_Teixeira/

Edited December 8, 20168 yr by iv'a worn smith

Great story.  Thanks iv'a, and well done for bringing it to the attention of our Club.

4 minutes ago, Deeoldfart said:

Great story.  Thanks iv'a, and well done for bringing it to the attention of our Club.

Spot on Dof. Also says that not all immigrants are people who make bombs, high jack cars and break into houses

bloody immigrants! what now we have to build a wall around Brazil too?  

(tongue in cheek - I am an immigrant)

 

Great story thanks for sharing.

2 minutes ago, DubDee said:

bloody immigrants! what now we have to build a wall around Brazil too?  

(tongue in cheek - I am an immigrant)

 

Great story thanks for sharing.

I reckon the only wall we should be building Dub, is one around the 'G to keep out the interlopers, such as the Filth, Toigs and Carlscum.  After all, it's Mabo, it's the Constitution. it's the vibe.  We were the original owners of the land ..... in a football sense I mean.

 

17 minutes ago, iv'a worn smith said:

I reckon the only wall we should be building Dub, is one around the 'G to keep out the interlopers, such as the Filth, Toigs and Carlscum.  After all, it's Mabo, it's the Constitution. it's the vibe.  We were the original owners of the land ..... in a football sense I mean.

 

You have my vote lets run for the Senate next election!

40 000 guaranteed votes would easily get us a seat.

Edited December 8, 20168 yr by old dee

Great story - thanks for sharing.

As an aside, I signed up my son, Henry, at about 20 weeks, upon finding out his gender. He was little more than a bump at that stage.

Henry is now three and a half years old, yet his new membership card correctly states that he is a 5 year member.

I'm pleasantly surprised that the club allowed it - but, then again, back in those days we needed the members: it was the darkest period before dawn.

 

5 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Great story - thanks for sharing.

As an aside, I signed up my son, Henry, at about 20 weeks, upon finding out his gender. He was little more than a bump at that stage.

Henry is now three and a half years old, yet his new membership card correctly states that he is a 5 year member.

I'm pleasantly surprised that the club allowed it - but, then again, back in those days we needed the members: it was the darkest period before dawn.

 

I am very confident that is still the case RB.

5 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Great story - thanks for sharing.

As an aside, I signed up my son, Henry, at about 20 weeks, upon finding out his gender. He was little more than a bump at that stage.

Henry is now three and a half years old, yet his new membership card correctly states that he is a 5 year member.

I'm pleasantly surprised that the club allowed it - but, then again, back in those days we needed the members: it was the darkest period before dawn.

 

Ron, what's gender got to do with it ? don't tell me that if it had been a little girl, it would have been different, tell be it ain't so. 

6 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Ron, what's gender got to do with it ? don't tell me that if it had been a little girl, it would have been different, tell be it ain't so. 

of course it would have been different. ernest. it would have been called henrietta

15 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Ron, what's gender got to do with it ? don't tell me that if it had been a little girl, it would have been different, tell be it ain't so. 

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We did not tank!

1 hour ago, old dee said:

Spot on Dof. Also says that not all immigrants are people who make bombs, high jack cars and break into houses

You really do need to stop watching the populist news OD, they arrested the burglar with the biggest strike rate in my area, 43 year old white Australian male, 

1 hour ago, iv'a worn smith said:

This morning I was at a business end of year function .

 

The guest of honour was Rodrigo Teixeira (pronounced Teshera).  Rodrigo was present with his wife, young son and baby.  He spoke of his journey to Australia from Brazil, which culminated in he and his family attaining Australian citizenship. 

 

 

But this morning, to top off such a wonderful story, Rodrigo announced to those assembled that he is a Melbourne Dees supporter, with the family of 4 being all members of the club.  He joined up the youngest child while he was still in the womb.  This is a wonderful story and I have brought it to the attention of the footy club and I hope they follow up.  It highlights what is Melbourne’s wonderful multi-cultural community, which of course, thankfully, the AFL community has embraced.

 

The fact that this great surgeon, coming from the other side of the world, to look after our kids and then becomes a MFC member is a great story for our footy club.  I hope the club follows up

 

Hey Iv'a, did Rodrigo explain how he came to settle on the Demons as his team?

Unfortunately I didn't get much of an opportunity to speak to him. He was swamped by people after he finished speaking.  I flashed my membership and he just smiled and gave me the thumbs up.

6 minutes ago, pitmaster said:

Hey Iv'a, did Rodrigo explain how he came to settle on the Demons as his team?

May have been before Prince H8 became persona non grata. 

9 minutes ago, iv'a worn smith said:

Unfortunately I didn't get much of an opportunity to speak to him. He was swamped by people after he finished speaking.  I flashed my membership and he just smiled and gave me the thumbs up.

A person of such intellect and skill would clearly be a Demonland member anyways.

Hi Rodrigo. ?

1 hour ago, iv'a worn smith said:

I reckon the only wall we should be building Dub, is one around the 'G to keep out the interlopers, such as the Filth, Toigs and Carlscum.  After all, it's Mabo, it's the Constitution. it's the vibe.  We were the original owners of the land ..... in a football sense I mean.

 

Yes we let the Tigers in to play in 1965 and we know what hasn't happened since then! Its no coincidence, build the wall.

Just now, McQueen said:

A person of such intellect and skill would clearly be a Demonland member anyways.

Hi Rodrigo. ?

Careful Bullet.  He has a very sharp scalpel I believe which could be useful for some on here.  Just as an update, Stephanie from the Club has just contacted me and they were aware of Rodrigo's membership, but not his story.  Stephanie says the club will get in touch with him directly, so I guess it is a case of watch this space

Well done iv'a !!!

3 minutes ago, iv'a worn smith said:

Careful Bullet.  He has a very sharp scalpel I believe which could be useful for some on here.  Just as an update, Stephanie from the Club has just contacted me and they were aware of Rodrigo's membership, but not his story.  Stephanie says the club will get in touch with him directly, so I guess it is a case of watch this space

Excellent.

15 minutes ago, iv'a worn smith said:

Careful Bullet.  He has a very sharp scalpel I believe which could be useful for some on here.  Just as an update, Stephanie from the Club has just contacted me and they were aware of Rodrigo's membership, but not his story.  Stephanie says the club will get in touch with him directly, so I guess it is a case of watch this space

Excellent result.

This is exactly why The MFC need a constant City Presence and signage at International Arrivals Areas inside Tullamarine

Welcome to MFC...

Great story. Great outcome. Well done I'va.

2 hours ago, iv'a worn smith said:

I reckon the only wall we should be building Dub, is one around the 'G to keep out the interlopers, such as the Filth, Toigs and Carlscum.  After all, it's Mabo, it's the Constitution. it's the vibe.  We were the original owners of the land ..... in a football sense I mean.

 

We are the owners of the land & we will be collecting the rent from the squatters 4 points at a time.

Deport him.

He is taking jobs guys like me could do .

If Only I could pronounce it.