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Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 09:53
by AndyG
Thank you Nigel, very much the reason why I brought this matter to the Forums attention.
The latest news seems a little more encouraging, as his condition remains stable. And he reportedly managed a smile when Jeremy Clarkson told him the reason the accident happened was because he was "a crap driver"!
AndyG
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 09:59
by Nigel H-J
AndyG Wrote:
The latest news seems a little more encouraging, as his condition remains stable. And he reportedly managed a smile when Jeremy Clarkson told him the reason the accident happened was because he was "a crap driver"!
Humour...The best theraputic medicine apart from the nurses!!! :dance:
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 10:16
by Garry Russell
That's very good news.
Fortunately they were able to get him to the right hospital in time.
Garry
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 10:20
by VEGAS
Clarkson's perm should be enough laughter medicine for anyone!
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 10:56
by TSR2
Hi Stewart... I just want to appologise if you thought I was refering to your post in particular, as that was not the case.... I did say "previous posts"
Wasn't singling anyone out mate, just expressing my view like you.
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 11:04
by AndyG
Garry Russell wrote:That's very good news.
Fortunately they were able to get him to the right hospital in time.
Garry
Thankfully 'fortune' probably didn't have much to do in this case. I know it's traditional to run it down, but the NHS and the wonderful people who work for it are one of our true national treasures; coupled with the increasing availability and use of the air ambulance it's thankfully becoming increasingly rare that the so-called 'golden hour' is squandered.
What is also gratifying is the response to the website set up to take donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity, following this accident; they had originally set themselves a target of £25000 (enough to fund 45 flights), the amount raised currently stands at nearly £32K!!!! If anybody is interested, the site is
http://www.justgiving.com/PHRichardHamm ... ationtable :shock:
AndyG
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 11:14
by Garry Russell
I meant as in help was at hand
Unlike someonewho has an accident and does not get the attention immediately because they are alone or in a remote place
Garry
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 11:19
by AndyG
Sorry Garry, that was not meant as a slight to you. I just wanted to point out that 'fortune' had been given a hand in this instance.
AndyG
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 11:32
by Garry Russell
I don't take it as a slight
I just wanted to stress how having the help at hand...even if only someone to get the 999 straight in is so important.
Garry
Posted: 22 Sep 2006, 11:47
by AndyG
Garry Russell wrote:I don't take it as a slight
I just wanted to stress how having the help at hand...even if only someone to get the 999 straight in is so important.
Garry
Well, I know the BBC are taking a lot of flak over this event, but there were fully trained fire and emergency crews in attendance (rightly) who appear to have done a thorough and professional job.
AndyG
