Injured cyclist -- Nathan Simmons

[wafflycat]

"Brian G" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Tony Raven wrote:
>> wafflycat wrote on 25/05/2007 20:01 +0100:
>
>>> His road rash is spectaular, his bruising worthy of a Hollywood
>>> gorefest, and he has stretchmarks on his hip where the swelling came up
>>> so big, so quickly, it overstretched the skin!
>>>
>>
>> jpegs!!
>
> Heaven forfend. I felt faint enough reading of the lad's condition!
>

Well, I did say to Nathan, "Son, if you were a girlie and asked me if your
bum looks big in that, I'd have to give you the answer of a resounding
"YES!" " ;-)

 

[Mark Thompson]

> The nurse on the ward all day today was a *treasure* despite clearly
> being run off her feet due to the demands placed on her, whilst she
> was treating Nathan she did it in a very caring way, not rushing at
> all, doing it *properly* despite the conflicting demands on her time.

I sense a letter naming and praising...

> His road rash is spectaular, his bruising worthy of a Hollywood
> gorefest, and he has stretchmarks on his hip where the swelling came
> up so big, so quickly, it overstretched the skin!

Any cool scars? In the mind of the average male, they make it all worth it

 

[wafflycat]

"Mark Thompson"
<pleasegivegenerously@warmmail*_turn_up_the_heat_to_reply*.com> wrote in
message news:[email protected]...
>> The nurse on the ward all day today was a *treasure* despite clearly
>> being run off her feet due to the demands placed on her, whilst she
>> was treating Nathan she did it in a very caring way, not rushing at
>> all, doing it *properly* despite the conflicting demands on her time.
>
> I sense a letter naming and praising...
>

Done. I'm a great believer in giving feedback. If a complaint is necessary,
I'll do it, but equally I think it's even more important that when something
is done well, positive feedback should be made.

 

[Helen Deborah Vecht]

"wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com>typed

> He's home. Hurrah!

Hurrah!

Let's hope he heals smoothly. Being stuck on a ward with old crumblies
sounds horrid!

I hope he has enough painkillers to last the whole Bank Holiday weekend
and more.

Be prepared for endless invasions of mates...

--
Helen D. Vecht: [email protected]
Edgware.

 

[Danny Colyer]

Brian G wrote:
> Tony Raven wrote:
>>jpegs!!
>
> Heaven forfend. I felt faint enough reading of the lad's condition!

Just make sure you have an oxygen cylinder handy when you look at the
jpegs. Then you can have tea and biscuits afterwards ;-)

--
Danny Colyer <URL:http://www.colyer.plus.com/danny/>
Reply address is valid, but that on my website is checked more often
"Daddy, put that down. Daddy, put that down. Daddy, put that down.
Daddy, why did you put that down?" - Charlie Colyer, age 2

 

[Daniel Barlow]

Mark Thompson wrote:
> Any cool scars? In the mind of the average male, they make it all worth it

I used to believe the conventional wisdom that "chicks dig scars", but
eventually came to the conclusion that this is a myth started by someone
mishearing their fondness for *cars*


-dan

 

[p.k.]

wafflycat wrote:
> "Mark Thompson"
> <pleasegivegenerously@warmmail*_turn_up_the_heat_to_reply*.com> wrote
> in message news:[email protected]...
>>> The nurse on the ward all day today was a *treasure* despite clearly
>>> being run off her feet due to the demands placed on her, whilst she
>>> was treating Nathan she did it in a very caring way, not rushing at
>>> all, doing it *properly* despite the conflicting demands on her
>>> time.
>>
>> I sense a letter naming and praising...
>>
>
> Done. I'm a great believer in giving feedback. If a complaint is
> necessary, I'll do it, but equally I think it's even more important
> that when something is done well, positive feedback should be made.

I did that to Chichester hospital a few years ago. Letter to the chief exec
naming the members of staff and asking him to pass on our thanks. Got a very
nice letter back saying thanks for taking the trouble - so few people do.

pk

 

[Alex Potter]

On Thu, 24 May 2007 06:10:37 +0000, Trevor A Panther wrote:

> I know that all regulars on here will know Helen "wafflycat"
>
> Her son Nathan was badly injured on a closed circuit race at the Lotus
> track last night when he locked handle bars with another bike. He is now
> in the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital with a broken shoulder bone and
> possible broken pelvis and many bumps and abrasions
>
> Helen is obviously worried and upset and I feel that she would
> appreciate your support either on here, or by more personal contact if
> you know her well.
>
> Trevor A Panther
> In South Yorkshire,
> England, United Kingdom.
> www.tapan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Bugger!

Tell him to get well soon, wafflycat, and best wishes to the three of you
from this old fellow.

--
Regards
Alex
The From address above is a spam-trap.
The Reply-To address is valid

 

[Elisa Francesca Roselli]

wafflycat wrote:
>
> Thanks guys.
>
> Thanks all. I'm just awake & about to have a restorative cup of tea.

Helen,

I'm really sorry to learn of Nathan's injury. Wishing him all the best
and I'm sure his recovery will be speedy because he is so excellently
supported by such fine and loving parents.

Hugs to all,

EFR
Ile de France

 

[Pete Whelan]

Helen,

Make sure Nathan is enthusiastic with the physio when he gets told to do
it. It worked well for both Bev and myself when we broke bits

Pete

wafflycat wrote:
>
> He's home. Hurrah!
>
> At last Nathan had his scan this morning. Got the results late this
> afternoon. The location of the break in his shoulder blade means the
> docs are content not to operate and to let time do the healing. Hurrah!
>
> So I've got him home.
>
> He's much happier as he was getting thoroughly depressed being on a
> mixed ward of elderly with no privacy. The bed he's in at home is one
> where the position of the mattress can be raised/lowered like a hospital
> bed, so he can get into a relatively comfy position. It's arranged for
> the district nurse to come in and do the wound dressings and he has his
> supply of painkillers.
>
> The nurse on the ward all day today was a *treasure* despite clearly
> being run off her feet due to the demands placed on her, whilst she was
> treating Nathan she did it in a very caring way, not rushing at all,
> doing it *properly* despite the conflicting demands on her time.
>
> His road rash is spectaular, his bruising worthy of a Hollywood
> gorefest, and he has stretchmarks on his hip where the swelling came up
> so big, so quickly, it overstretched the skin!
>
> So, now to let him heal.
>
>

 

[wafflycat]

"Pete Whelan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Helen,
>
> Make sure Nathan is enthusiastic with the physio when he gets told to do
> it. It worked well for both Bev and myself when we broke bits
>
> Pete
>

Will do. Indeed, there will be contact made with Jo Tym. Nathan's being
quite good already - trying to keep movement in it.

 

[Sandy Morton]

In article <[email protected]>, Pete Whelan
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Make sure Nathan is enthusiastic with the physio when he gets told
> to do it.

Not always a great idea - ours is blonde and built the way a blonde
should be built. She also has a black belt in karate!