Buddy Reid, email.

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From: "Buddy Reid" <buddygreid@hotmail.com>
Date: May 11, 2015 5:39 PM
Subject: Sorry
To: "Duru Kumara" <durukumara@gmail.com>
Cc: 

Dear Duru,
I am very sorry to say that the condition of my fractured wrist is such that
I won't be able to attend the reunion. I have to undergo another short procedure on 18th May.
The surgeon says that I would need 3 months of hand therapy following this. Currently the disturbing fact is that I have less than 10 degrees of supination of the forearm and a very weak grip.

I have given Travis and Lucien copies of the accompaniment for a song where I have written appropriate words for the occasion.  I have also sung some parts on this CD so I could join them (from a distance) in this song.
I deeply regret being unable to meet my old friends and join more in the music. Please convey my regards to Sam the Man who was one year senior to me at S.T.C.   I would have dearly loved to play my clarinet with his saxophone.

Please cancel the  booking you made for me at Jetwing Blue. As I have given 4 weeks notice, there should be no penalty if this can be done immediately.
Once again, I am very sorry. I hope I have better luck next time.
Buddy

Buddy Reid, Daily News, 24th October 2013, Sri Lanka.

Remembered with affection/

HOW A BUDDHIST THERA VIEWS CHRISTMAS, email sent by Buddy Reid

A good reminder of ONE  of the important meanings of Christmas. He does remind me as a Christian that Jesus was both Human and Divine. I have highlighted the relevant sentence How a Thera views Christmas by Ven. Prof. Bellanwila – Wimalaratana Thera Chancellor – Sri Jayewardenepura University Christmas Day is the holiest day for all Christians, and Christians all over the world celebrate this Holy Day in pious solemnity and religious grandeur. The significance of Christmas is such that it is now generally considered a time that induces and encourages all to rise above petty divisions and bonds, for people to live in harmony and peace. But none of these features really highlights the true significance of Christmas. We have to give thought to find out what really is the true significance of Christmas. As a Buddhist I see Christmas Day as the day on which we have to ponder what exactly is humaneness. To Christians Jesus, born on Christmas Day, is the Son of God. But I see him as a great noble human being. The services rendered by him for the good and well-being of human kind is immeasurable. Having been born among human beings, living and growing-up among them, he spent all his life to serve human beings. If we consider his teachings from a rational perspective, we would see it not as a revelation but as an the expression concerning the true state of affairs prevailing in society, expressions voicing the experience he gained from society. He denounced injustice and inequality and always upheld and fought for justice and equality. His criticism aimed at oppressive acts done in the name of God and condoned by the prelates of the traditional Jewish ecclesiastical hierarchy clearly demonstrates his humanistic attitude. The following quote from Mathew (23) is a good example for this; Jesus said: “Woe to you, the teachers of the Law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs which look beautiful on the outside – but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.” “You give a tenth of your spices – mint, dill and umin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the Law – justice, mercy and faithfulness.” The whole life of Jesus Christ was dedicated to bringing about an ethically good society, where the people would find peace and happiness; to free the average people from oppression of the privileged class. He said that poverty facilitates this meeting with God. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew: 5) He said: “Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to entire the Kingdom of God.” (Matthew: 19) With such bold expressions Jesus tried to drive the point that a life of poverty founded on morality, is better than a life of affluence acquired through corrupt practices and illegal means. It is true that he had to pay with His life for been truthful and bold to speak up against evils and corruptions. Yet, through his noble life and conduct we see the glittering example of his incomparable humaneness. Therefore, the true significance of Christmas Day should be considered as connoting the sublime nature of humaneness. Christmas becomes beautiful not merely because of the attractive saleable items such as clothes that fill the shops; not because the roads are adorned with colourful electric bulbs that are lit along them. Churches do not become attractive on Christmas Day merely because of the Psalms sung in them. Homes do not become pleasant merely because of the delicious food items prepared in them to celebrate Christmas. Christmas Day becomes beautiful when the mind is freed from anger and revengeful feelings; when people are able to go beyond petty divisions of caste, creed and race; when corruption and injustice are shattered and when morals, justice and equality reign. With the end of terrorism that lasted almost for three decades Christians now celebrate Christmas throughout the island unhindered and with great pomp and solemnity. The message of Christmas is peace. But it should go deeper than mere superficial peace. Christmas Day will be more meaningful if we emphasize the importance of transgressing petty differences and co-existing peacefully. The most sublime and noble manner in which we could honour the great being born on this day is by turning ourselves into good human beings.

FW: You'll Never Forget This Lesson !!! - Make a differance.

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It will touch your heart & indeed there's a lesson to be learned !!  Don't miss this one...  you won't Forget This Lesson !!!  http://www.makeadifferencemovie.com/

Email from Buddy Reid - 8 seater

 
Subject: 8-Seater .

*8-SEATER * *Fresh air ventilation system**.*  *One-wheel drive**.*  *Economical 250 cc motor.* Low capital, low maintenance. *A bit tricky when cornering.* *Easy entry and exit!*             No need licence.                                   No need road tax. No need insurance. No need co-driver. Ne need safety belt. No need air-con. No need wipers. No need sun-block. No need air bags. No need to be afraid.               Die only once.

email from Sunil Liyanage

http://www.vegetable-gardens.co.uk/forum/whats-cooking/1459-beetroot-leaf-stalk-soup.html

For tea tonight I made soup from the leaves of my beetroots and it was a huge hit - even the children loved it. Has anyone tried it? if not please give it a go - it's packed with goodness:- Melt a knob butter in a saucepan, rinse and chop the leaves and stalks, put them in the pan and gently cook until soft. Add your stock (I used chicken stock) and cook until the stalks are soft, which took about 5 mins. then liquidise. A little salt and pepper 'to taste' and scrummy - how simple is that? !!!!!

http://vegbox-recipes.co.uk/ingredients/beetroot.php

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/aug/15/nigel-slater-beet-leaf-halloumi-recipes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beet

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=970533

Looks like, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes mmmmmmmmmmm.

If you do not post any information on the batch website, we would have to assume you did not survive!

Sunil

Buddy Reid - 2010 and 1960

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Extract of a letter from Buddy to Karals.

Hello Karals,

I am delighted that I have finally caught up with you. I tried to make contact but had only your previous Email address. Fortunately Philip sent me your address a few days ago. You may have left out the g between buddy and reid in my address.

I had no idea I was held in high esteem and wondered whether you were writing about somebody else but I knew it was me when you mentioned my hiking to strengthen my left leg for Cricket and Table Tennis. Guess what I am doing now. I am strengthening my left leg for Table Tennis !

Since I last saw you in 2003, I have had an amazing run in Table Tennis ( to which I returned because my wife Peace told me to do so). I have won the Victorian State over 60 singles and doubles, the Australian National over 65 singles and doubles, represented Australia in a Table Tennis Test match against New Zealand and won a silver medal in the over 65 doubles in the World Championships. There were 196 doubles pairs from all over the world in the over 65's. I would not have believed in my wildest dreams that all this could happen. No doubt Peace would have played a few crucial shots for me from heaven.

At present I play Table Tennis at least 5 nights a week, write and play music and sing mainly for my church, do a little medical reporting for the Workers Compensation Board and teach 1st and 2nd year medical students the basics of history taking and physical examination.

Our daughter, Sonali whom you met at your home in England in 2003, now has four boys, aged 8,6,4 and 1 year. I spend as much time as possible with them. We all live in the same home at 195 Barkers Road, Kew 3101, Victoria. She does a little part time work at Melbourne University teaching 1st year medical and dental students biochemistry practicals.

Our son is a specialist in Forensic Psychiatry ( one of only about 10 in Australia). He works in Melbourne. His girl friend is also a psychiatrist but he has not tied the knot yet.

I am looking forward to hearing of your publications and hoping that I will not need either my son's speciality or yours.
Cheers,
Buddy

Buddy Reid - Referance in the Ceylon Observer.

Hello Batch-mates, Here is a write up on Buddy Reid in the Sunday Observer, brought to my notice by Chandra Pitigala. You could respond to Buddy. His email address is buddygreid@hotmail.com Philip Sunday, 14 March 2004

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Reid brothers pleased with improvement of Sri Lanka cricket by A. C. DE SILVA The name of Reid to the Thomians is a household one as the Reids' have played their hearts out for the Thomians in the 125 years that the Royal-Thomian cricket match has been played. Five brothers - Claude, Ronald, Dr. Buddy, Bryan (Barney) and 'Tiny' have donned the Thomian blazer over the years and when anyone talks of S. Thomas' cricket, the Reids would figure prominently. The Reid brothers are known cricketers, but two of them - Dr. Buddy and Barney have also excelled in Table Tennis, not only in Sri Lanka but overseas as well. The Reids are also humane to a great extent and on this trip to witness the historic 125th Royal-Thomian, they kept a date with one of their old friends who is unfortunately held indoors with an illness that has stopped him from watching cricket matches. Abu Fuard - a former star cricketer in the Sri Lanka team is fast losing his sight and has to be wheeled even to answer a telephone call. Claude Reid is the eldest of the Reid clan and he was the wicketkeeper of S. Thomas' in 1955. He was a recognised batsman too and with Dan Piachaud averted the follow-on for S. Thomas' in the 'Big Match'. Then on the second day with contributions by Dennis Ferdinands and Asoka Perera, S. Thomas' were able to force a draw. He then played for BRC from 1956 to 1967 and then went over to Australia. Before going to Australia in 1960 he played under late Vernon Prins and he also played for Sri Lanka under C. I. Gunasekera and Michael Tissera. He scored a century for Sri Lanka Board XI against Indian State Bank team that included Milkha Singh. He also captained the Mercantile team in the quadrangular tournament in the team that included P. I. Pieris and Stanley Jayasinghe. Having had his early lessons at S. Thomas' under late Lassie Abeywardena and Orville Abeynaike, Claude came under late Shelton Gauder in the first eleven and that where he had to concentrate in wicketkeeping and go lower down the order in batting. He has been associated with cricket for 52 years and headed the batting averages in the 1967-68 Australian League season. Speaking of cricket in general in Sri Lanka, Claude said that it is much easier these days as the Royal-Thomian is a three-day affair quite in contrast to the two-day affair those days. There was a sense of urgency then as declarations had to be made to make it interesting. Claude Reid was of the opinion that Sri Lanka should have got international status in 1967 or so. Though late, we have done well in fits and starts on the International scene. Then Dr. Buddy Reid started his cricket in the under 12 age group at S. Thomas' and cricket continued till he left Sri Lanka. He retired from cricket in 1971 and left Sri Lanka in 1973. Because of his studies in Australia, he didn't play cricket for sometime, but in 1984, he played suburban cricket which is a step lower than district cricket. This was solely for the purpose of getting some sort of exercise. He played for Sri Lanka from 1964 to 1971. He captained one match and played under C. I. Gunasekera (1963 vs Australia) and again in 1964 under Michael Tissera against Pakistan. He has two memorable fifties against England. With Ranjit Fernando made a record partnership of 121 in 1968 against England that included David Brown, Derek Underwood and Pat Pocock. Both scored half centuries. Then in the unofficial Test also against England, the pair had a record partnership. The record there was 119 in the second innings in the three-day match. The first one was 50-over match. That second record stood for 15 years. Dr. Buddy captained the University for one year, was vice-captain in 1962-1963 where the University won by .02 against Colts (that'd just 4 runs). Then in 1964, University were runners-up to Bloomfield and though they didn't lose any matches. They lost on bonus points. Speaking of cricket here, Buddy Reid said that technique-wise, it is the same. 'I think overall, the fielding is better, but speaking of the Royal-Thomian, it is played at a much slower pace as it is a three-day game. It may be a good thing as it can be a move to nurture players for the future for Test cricket. The attraction had, I think lost a little, but it may be towards the development of better standards. The bowling was steady and the spinners didn't bowl many loose balls but flighted the ball a little more than usual. In general, the cricket is on a higher level than when he played, Dr. Buddy Reid said. The fielding is somewhat brilliant now compared to what it was those days. The Sri Lankans should study every opposing player because it takes only a tiny detail between victory and defeat. The fourth of the clan is Bryan Reid (Barney) who played for S. Thomas' from 1963 to 1965. He had the outstanding figures of 8 wickets for 2 runs against St. Sebastian's in 1962 at Mount Lavinia. After leaving school, he played for the Board against Hyderabad Blues XI that included players like M. L. Jaisimha, Abbas Ali Baig, Eknath Solkar. Barney Reid left Sri Lanka at the age of 21 years in 1968. He played Premier Grade cricket as player, captain and then as coach for around 15 years. He is also an umpire in Premier cricket first eleven in Melbourne. Barney Reid felt that cricket in the country is going on smoothly. Going back to 1982 when he saw Aravinda de Silva perform in Australia in Premier cricket where Aravinda got around 15 runs. However, there was talent in the boy and I picked him as a player of the future and he has fulfilled my expectations," said Barney Reid. He feels that the fielding standards in Sri Lanka has improved, but was wondering whether the bowling has improved. This comment he made at the end of the first day's play in the 125th Royal-Thomian cricket match at the SSC grounds. The Thomians had a great opportunity on the first day as the wicket helped movement, but the Thomians tended to bowl a little too far outside the off-stump in the early overs. They also should have attacked a little more once the wicket died down. He advised the young cricketers: Basically cricket is a disciplined game, ones got to discipline oneself as a batsman or a bowler. Play within your limitations. Especially, the youngsters should play the longer game, it is the only way that one can develop one's batting," he said. At junior level, its participating and giving a chance to all, otherwise a team will have good players and they will dominate with bat and ball and everyone else will have to just stand around fielding and not doing much. Besides being a cricketer, he was also a known table tennis player of class. With Feoze Nilam, he was the Indian TT doubles champion. The pair were runners-up in the Junior Nationals in Bombay. Two other brothers Ronald Reid No. 2 among the clan made the historic score of 158 not out in 1956 to hold the Royal-Thomian record until it was broken in 1972 by Duleep Mendis - 184. There was also "Tiny" Reid, the youngest of the clan who played for S. Thomas'.