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Post by Crazy Horse on May 19, 2013 9:54:43 GMT 1
Good Morning all, Some of you may have noticed that I have not posted for a while, possibly this has enhanced your life. ;D This is because of a recent operation on my hand to try and mend an old injury that had not healed. So, had operation, went home. Then a very serious infection, spreading rather rapidly, visit to hospital again. Shed loads of antibiotics and painkillers. Feeling constantly tired and spaced out for the past two weeks. Pain getting less now and the infection under control. Only another six weeks to get the plaster removed if all has gone well for a change. Ian, Your Vegemite v MARMITE results I have to declare as being null and void. Nothing else for it old chap. This is because the "tests" were not conducted under laboratory conditions, were not blind tastings as they should have been and were expected to be. There is also the possibility of bias on some of the "testers" part. As for the two doctors, well everyone knows that no two doctors can agree on anything.  I suspect that the main problem though, is the fact that all of your taste buds have declined in their ability to appreciate a true culinary delight, MARMITE. This may be due in no small part to the problem of 22hr days and your six meals a day requirement. I do hope that you will treat the jar of the revered MARMITE with great respect and keep it for when you can carry out the correct procedures as applicable to taste tests. The problem is, by that time, the Vegemite will probably have congealed and gone off. ;D Actually, that would not be a problem but a bonus. Apologies to all for the long post, I look forward to resuming normal banter and mickey taking as soon as possible. Happy flying everyone! |
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Post by iandhunt on May 19, 2013 17:40:51 GMT 1
Feeling constantly tired and spaced out for the past two weeks? I thought that was how you normally were? Glad you infection cleared...those little buggers can be stubborn! |
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 19, 2013 17:48:20 GMT 1
HAHAHAHAHAHA,
You cheeky chappy! I do believe that you are correct in your thoughts!
I shall try the simulator soon, it has been so long since any kind of flying, desperate to do something remotely called getting an aircraft in the air, even on a screen!
Be afraid, be very afraid. At least I will not need to take a dustpan and brush, black plastic sack and a load of tape with me as usual.
That of course is on a good day! ;D
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Post by renard80 on May 19, 2013 23:56:11 GMT 1
. . . . had operation, went home. Then a very serious infection, spreading rather rapidly . . . The NHS strikes again? Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Remember what the doc told you - complete the course of antibiotics ;D |
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 20, 2013 9:25:03 GMT 1
Thanks chaps for your good wishes, they are much appreciated.
Renard, I absolutely agree, I will keep on taking the tablets so to speak, I don't want that to come back again.
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Post by SussexFlyer on May 21, 2013 8:47:12 GMT 1
Wishing you a full recovery Crazy Horse
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 21, 2013 9:41:35 GMT 1
Thanks so much Graham.
These small kindnesses help an old chap keep positive.
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Post by hghost on May 22, 2013 4:09:33 GMT 1
Crazy Horse, Hope you get well soon.Your in my Prayers as is all on this forum. You guys have been a blessing and so much help . Your valuable to most all of us. And your patience with us all is greatly appreciated. Renard80 , iandhunt ,Dillzio ,realbob ,Flydiver and if I missed the rest in mention, not missed in my appreciation . Thanks to all and CH.....again Get well Soon.
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Post by bpj1980 on May 22, 2013 13:17:15 GMT 1
Hey CH, mate wishing you the very best in your recovery, i can send you some Vegemite to help out, you can put it on your crumpets, you will heal up quicker than anything you've ever seen, probably the Marmite that gave you all the problems to begin with, Anyways all jokes aside, i do really wish you a quick and pain free recovery, |
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 22, 2013 16:37:16 GMT 1
You chaps are ruddy marvellous, thank you one and all.
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Post by toff on May 24, 2013 0:00:11 GMT 1
Ian! NHS strikes again! Soap box time methinks......
After any operation you are returned home as fast as possible to limit the risk of infection ( hospitals are full of ill people, and doctors are fully aware of the chance of opportunistic infections ( My partner was a senior nurse, and is now a senior midwife).
Believe me, live with a nurse/ midwife, and your home WILL be hygienically clean!
Please visit Amazon and read: Dr. Nick Edwards: In Stitches, and look for, Confessions of a GP.
Also Blood, tea and A+E by Stuart Hall.
Once read, comment about how bad the NHS is.
Post Scriptum: try being ill in Germany or Spain. And then, very quietly, say : 'Thank you Nye Bevan!'
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 24, 2013 9:47:31 GMT 1
Absolutely right Toff. Lady CH works in the NHS and the best thing you can do is get home as quickly as possible. One reason why I requested to be awake during the operation, to avoid the risk of an overnight stay. Next one will be GA though, nothing I can do about that.  As for our homes being clean because of the profession of our ladies, once again, spot on Toff. Bring back the Matrons! ;D Nye Bevan, blooming good chap IMHO. P.S. Been trying the simulator. 121 successful take-offs, 1 successful landing. I think I am getting the hang of it at last. ;D |
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Post by renard80 on May 24, 2013 19:12:36 GMT 1
Come on, you two whingeing Poms! Ain't we Brits got enough trouble arguing with the Vegemite-munching Aussies at present? ;D
OK, perhaps I should have said "Hospital strikes again", not NHS.
I bow to no-one in my admiration for that wonderful organisation, and I mean that sincerely. We have had excellent treatment over the years, most recently definitely equal to any private hospital.
But have to say that, like many others, both my wife and her mother contracted extremely nasty infections as in-patients at separate hospitals. Ma-in-law, who hadn't even had an operation, never came out.
Apparently you agree there are dangers: Toff - ". . . hospitals are full of ill people, and doctors are fully aware of the chance of opportunistic infections." CH - " . . . the best thing you can do is get home as quickly as possible. One reason why I requested to be awake during the operation, to avoid the risk of an overnight stay."
I have noticed that hospitals have made great strides in infection control over recent years.
So, apologies for any unintended offence to your ladies. I must stop posting late at night, when that little Grouse bird affects my reasoning . . . ;D
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Post by Crazy Horse on May 24, 2013 22:06:57 GMT 1
Renard, No worries mate, we have to stick together against these Aussie upstarts! I am just d**n grateful that someone spent their time and skill trying to mend my hand. So sorry to hear about your Mum in law. Mine is a diamond despite all the old jokes, she has treated me as well as, if not better than her own sons since she first met me when Lady CH took me home to meet her family. You never need to apologise to me or Lady CH. No offence taken and nothing to apologise for (note ending with a preposition) .Falling down fluid helps me no end! What about the Spam Fritter thread, please help me out there! ;D PS 239 successful take-offs, 3 successful landings. Goodness, I am getting good at this!  |
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Post by hounddog on May 25, 2013 13:42:31 GMT 1
Good to hear you are on the mend again. As for being spaced out, I thought that was just you being a southerner. ;D
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