Friends And Fathers
I arrived at the hospital in Munster this afternoon after a 3 hour drive from Rotterdam and in “typical Dover form” proceeded to get completely lost within the hospital complex. Naturally, I had parked in front of the main entrance in the parking lot, but after looking at the building in front of me I had a vision of me pushing Guenter in his bed right out the entrance doors to find a “nicer” place. I’m sorry but the main buildings look like something out of a scary movie from Eastern Block, circa 1942. Anyway, as it turned out I was told by a very nice man that I was in the wrong building and that Guenter was about a 5 minute walk away. That is, if you are not me and have any sense of direction at all. Twenty minutes later I found the right floor of the correct building and was very pleased to see my friend in quite a nice room, for the time being by himself and not so uncomfortable as he had been. They had taken the chest tube out and he was breathing much easier and happier. I brought an official Rotterdam pullover which many of the riders signed for him as well as a stall plaquette from the show. As always has been the case, our Guenter can get a prize even without attending the competition! As we chatted Egbert Kraack and his wife, Julie,arrived followed by Klaus and Judith Balkenhol and when they left, in came Guenter’s Mom and a cousin. In other words, he is definitely not alone. And Sean, his partner, is arriving tomorrow so we intend to have a nice party at Guenter’s bedside (until the nurses through us out!) I snagged a pic on my phone of Guenter talking away with Sean so you could see for yourself that he’s on the mend. Take a look below. 
I also want to wish my Dad, Herb Dover and all the Dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day! We love and appreciate you and hope you enjoy a great day. I wish I were there to celebrate the day with my Dad but hope do do so later in the week when I am down in florida for a few days on my vacation home.
Cheers!
RD
Adam Steffens — June 20, 2010 @ 1:40 pm
Glad Guenter is doing ok. Hope he his recovery is as quick as can be and we see him back in the ring eventually! He is one of my favorite riders to watch!
Hope all is well Robert, congrads on leading the Canadians to great victory in Europe!
Bill Landesman — June 20, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
Hi Robert,
Thank you for the updates. Please say hi to Guenter and Sean for me!!!
marie meyers — June 20, 2010 @ 5:06 pm
THamks for the updates and the pic started to cry when I saw it. Glad everyone is with with tell him we love him Marie
Tina and Rachel — June 20, 2010 @ 7:52 pm
Hi Robert, Thaky ou for the pix and updates. Please tell Guenter Rachel and Tina say and that we love him and miss him too.
Rachel says shes hopes he feels better, and come home soon.
love, Tina and Rachel
Kathy, Sandy and Jeanne — June 20, 2010 @ 9:46 pm
Hi Robert, Thank you for the pic and update. Please tell Guenter the girls from Savoir Faire love him and wish him a speedy recovery. Jane my favorite email buddy is keeping me posted with her 3 am emails. Lots of love and hugs, Kathy, Sandy and Jeanne.
Sean — June 27, 2010 @ 12:25 pm
Robert, good news! Guenter is breaking out of the hospital tomorrow. I’ll stay in Germany for at least for another week until he gets acclimated at the Balkenhols, and has a good physical therapy routine. The Doctors and hospital were great, if any of us god for bid were injured, we’d hope for such great care!! Thanks for being there, Sean