tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post3506019873028144090..comments2024-03-27T16:13:21.245-07:00Comments on Bob McKerrow - Wayfarer: Two remarkable New Zealanders.Bob McKerrow - Wayfarerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832128768908667724noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-56553090524540138262016-11-22T05:00:24.863-08:002016-11-22T05:00:24.863-08:00It is so good to read about Ed and Guy Cotter I wo...It is so good to read about Ed and Guy Cotter I worked with Ed in Invercargill in the 1970's,so would like to take this opportunity to say howdee to Ed,last time I saw Guy he was about 10 years old.John Holland,from Gore.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-68788772537849283832008-09-21T18:02:00.000-07:002008-09-21T18:02:00.000-07:00PaterikaI am learning from you every day. I have l...Paterika<BR/><BR/>I am learning from you every day. I have learnt from you how to reflect. I rarely go back and look at comments from old posts but today I found to comments from you that I find inspiring and encouraging. Many thanks<BR/><BR/>BobBob McKerrow - Wayfarerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832128768908667724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-33183006781624957132008-09-15T05:18:00.000-07:002008-09-15T05:18:00.000-07:00I had to revisit this blog several times to read t...I had to revisit this blog several times to read the wealth of information provided. It deserved the star rating I gave it in my Google Reading List. I tip my hat off to you Bob for the way you keep us readers informed about the mountaineering feats of both twentieth Century and twenty-first Century mountaineers. Your archival accounts of the indelible marks and the inspirational legacy these mountaineers who have left this planet and Ed Cotter is no exception are laudable and worthy of the highest praise. Though dead their memories live on and we are the more richer because of them.<BR/><BR/>Wow! I'm amazed that his son, Guy Cotter has scaled Mt. Everest five times. One has to be truly a lover of mountains not only to climb them once but many times. Perhaps Guy is yet to find that something he is looking for up there beside the pleasure such climbing feats bring. Perhaps he'll tell if he has found what he is searcing for up there in Mt. Everest.<BR/><BR/>I'm delighted to read that on your return to your native island in August you dined with Ed Cotter before he passed away. Yet another success story for Ed Cotter because he surpassed the biblical years of three score years and ten at the time of his death. What a life of inspriration he has left behind for all those who climb mountains and for all those who don't physically climb mountains but understands the positive traits that drive such guys with nerves of steel.<BR/><BR/>Cheers and have a great day and night.<BR/>PaterikaPaterika Hengreaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09296611217840599396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-29275572599522902392008-08-23T06:54:00.000-07:002008-08-23T06:54:00.000-07:00Kia Ora MarjaI think NZ produces some tough people...Kia Ora Marja<BR/><BR/>I think NZ produces some tough people who are also gentle and swayed by beauty and truth. I feel the Dutch are close to us in strength and spirit and that why you have all integrated so well. I am writing another article on an another amazing Kiwi, a mountaineer and an Olympic Gold and Silver medalist. Have a relaxing Sunday. BobBob McKerrow - Wayfarerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832128768908667724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-12299437217826363412008-08-21T21:43:00.000-07:002008-08-21T21:43:00.000-07:00There are truly a lot of remarkable people in NZ. ...There are truly a lot of remarkable people in NZ. Strong, persistent and people with a vision. It is great to read about them. This spirit probably brought NZ these olympics already 3 gold medals.<BR/>Hope all is well Ka kite ano MarjaMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-74508323882442932692008-08-17T23:49:00.000-07:002008-08-17T23:49:00.000-07:00Yes it is sad about George Lowe. As you say he is ...Yes it is sad about George Lowe. As you say he is an under rated Kiwi mountaineer. Thanks to people like George's wife, Ed Cotter and many friends, George is being well looked after. I recall reading about his early days in the Ruahines. The Tararuas and the Ruahines conditioned and tested many men and women for ranges beyong our shorelines. I had a few trips in the Tararuas when I was 16 and 17.<BR/><BR/>Ed Cotter is amazing. He and his son Guy are so unassuming and humble. Ed and I had more than a few drams of simgle malt when I was back home. He likes Glenmorangie (sp?).<BR/><BR/>Colin Monteath is also rfemarable in his experditions, photos. books and for the way he has nurtured many a young lass or lad. He has been a staunch friend to me.<BR/><BR/>Good to hear from you again.<BR/><BR/>Ka kite ano<BR/><BR/>BobBob McKerrow - Wayfarerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832128768908667724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-28467032589206360672008-08-17T22:49:00.000-07:002008-08-17T22:49:00.000-07:00Sorry Bob, hit publish twice.ka kite anoSorry Bob, hit publish twice.<BR/>ka kite anoRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-22264516188278467762008-08-17T22:47:00.001-07:002008-08-17T22:47:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ruahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199830678971482883.post-27677255691505671952008-08-17T22:47:00.000-07:002008-08-17T22:47:00.000-07:00Kia ora Bob, I think you are a remarkable New Zeal...Kia ora Bob,<BR/> I think you are a remarkable New Zealander as well.<BR/> I was very sorry to read about George Lowe. I really feel he is a very under rated figure in NZ mountaineering history. His sterling efforts to open up the Lhotse face were crucial to the success of that expedition, and he spent a lot of time high on the mountain. As a local Hastings lad he also cut his teeth early on in the Ruahines, so an obvious affinity there, and did some legandary tramps as well as early search and rescue. Are you aware of any biography of him? I know he was living in England.<BR/> The humbleness of these men you write about is really amazing, something of a Kiwi trait I guess, and I have to believe they feel the same way towards you Bob. Have a great week.<BR/>Rangimarie,<BR/>RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.com