I spoke with Edward on my first night back on the air at 2GB - just as he was setting off on the motorbike journey of a lifetime on the long paddock.

He was on the road around Australia for about a year - but he never missed a beat in keeping us up to date with his travels and opinions.

Now it's Edward from the Doll's House, as pithy and on the money as ever.

Mate we've shared your VBs, your time in the long grass but most of all your passion and wisdom with the battle scars to prove it.

Thank you for your service to your fellow Australians mate - all the best for the op and get well soon.

Here's Edward in action.