We’ve just heard from an old friend of the hostel. A veteran of five visits to our backpacker’s hostel over the years.
Tony (a.k.a. “The Tiger”) has been the subject of two previous blog entries because he qualifies as one of the gutsiest travelers this hostel has ever hosted. (See: “Tony the Tiger is Back!“)
Tony is an all-purpose adventurer who has traveled the world for more than a decade seeking adventure in spite of the fact that he is totally blind and 80% deaf. He was always an inspiration because in spite of such overwhelming challenges, Tony always seemed unstoppable.
He has visited all 50 states and Canada from Pacific to the Yukon to the Atlantic Ocean. And he has set foot in more than 40 countries on every continent.
In a bitter twist of fate, our “unstoppable” Tony has been forced to face yet another challenge. And (as usual) it’s a pretty big challenge. Nothing, it seems is ever simple with Tony the Tiger. But we’re confident that he is well-equipped to handle it!
Tony’s kidneys are letting him down. He will require a transplant as soon as possible. So he’s home in the UK awaiting a suitable donor.
The purpose of this entry is an attempt to reach as many of the people as possible who have met him here at the Canadiana Backpackers Hostel. What I’d like all of you who see this entry to do is to attach a comment to let Tony know that we are all with him and pulling for him during this most trying time.
The beauty of writing this blog is that my comment will get to go first! “We’ll see you back here soon Tony! Only, next time, try to come in the warm weather!”
I think you don’t now me, but i know you a little bit… And i really hope we see you again here in Canadiana Backpackers!
fight like a tiger and we will see you again!
Greet Wouter
Hi Tony.
Always good to hear that you are back at the hostel so this time you better come back again. We need someone here to spice up the place a bit. All rooting for you, so kick butt and take names.
Evert
Hi Tony,
Twice I’ve met you now mate, and both times have been a blast. Next time we have to bring out the Frisbee for another round out the back patio here at the Canadiana.
Rick (Aussie geezer)
Tony Tony Tony….. What are we going to do with you mate?
Couldnt believe to hear that you’ve had a minor set back at this point in time. Hopefully you’ll be back to old tricks before you know it. Take care of youself, and we’re all wishing you get better soon! Keep in touch tiger. R O A R!
XX
Tony, you are a legend mate, take it easy, you’ll be back to the Canadiana in no time!
simon
hey toni!!!
here are the craaaaazy germans speaking (you know… the pitzi pitzi team, sabiiiin and tämaraaaa). normally, we should send you a lot of power, strength and energy, because – anyway we have too much of it, and espacially in this moment it could be the best to deliver you some… but: do you know why you don’t need any of our energy? because you already HAVE A LOT OF energy – look at your life: great and hard trips all around the world, you have seen so many sights, cultures, countries and different people and you did a lot of awesome experiences! And everything regardless of the consequences! SO KEEP YOUR ENERGY, STRENGTH AND POWER and we see us again – maybe in germany or in the canadiana!!
yours sabine and tamara
Hey Tony, “you’re grrrreat!” (What? It’s Tony the tiger!) Wishing you the best. Relax, take care, and see you at Canadiana again soon! Guitar Rob.