visiting dave.

**mikey** · 26th June 2005, 16:50

first

admin dont delete or merge this. it will get lost in other gigantic thread.

have just been in an saw dave. was doped up, but recognised me.

i am not a medical practioner so will not try an give an evaluation of his condition.

i have printed off the other huge thread with well wishes for his parents, up to about page 16 if there was one.

daves parents andre (sp?) an sheila (sp?) are relatively happy for people to coem in an see dave, but remember he is in ICU, only two people allowed in to see him at once, an naturally his parents are at top of the list.

no visiting untill afgter 10, or 10.30 in monrning an smoething like after 7 7.30 at night.

if anyone wants to know what his parents have told me about his condition, PM me but take it with a grain or two of salt, as stated i aint an expert

or my cell is 0276967752, [ no hjomo texts eh quasi]

**crashe** · 26th June 2005, 17:29

Thanks for letting us know that you got to see Stonechucker today...

Im sure all those down the Wellington way will go and visit him...

**Hitcher** · 26th June 2005, 17:35

You're a top joker, Mikey. Thanks for posting this.

**WINJA** · 26th June 2005, 17:43

CHEERS MIKEY , I FEEL RELIEVED

**GSVR** · 26th June 2005, 17:43

Thanks Mikey

**Ms Piggy** · 26th June 2005, 17:54

Cheers Mikey.

Hey everyone I'd just like us all to be aware how exhausting this is for his Mum and Dad (and Dave himself onviuosly), as much as we love & care for Dave and want to rush in and see him 20 bikers turning up at 7 tonight may not be so good.

Sorry if this sounds like a downer and I'm sure you're all thoughtful types but I just wanted to say it anyway.

**Racey Rider** · 26th June 2005, 18:15

Right, I have comfirmation from Bugjuice that he has the Taupo Vid that Dave wanted to see.
Is there someone in Welly that he can send it too, that is willing to do whatever it takes to see that Dave can view it when he's ready?
Please let us know, and PM Bugjuice to organize it.
Cheers.
Racey.

Edit: P.S. All sorted now thanks.

MD · 26th June 2005, 19:00

I'm with CSL here, Dave's suffered serious injuries on top of major surgery over the last 24 hours so lets leave out the visits for another day or two.

**Skunk** · 26th June 2005, 19:21

I'm planning on seeing him around Tues/Weds to give him time to get out of ICU.

**bugjuice** · 26th June 2005, 20:02

Originally Posted by Racey Rider

Right, I have comfirmation from Bugjuice that he has the Taupo Vid that Dave wanted to see.
Is there someone in Welly that he can send it too, that is willing to do whatever it takes to see that Dave can view it when he's ready?
Please let us know, and PM Bugjuice to organize it.
Cheers.
Racey.

k, stop pm'ing me peeps!! thanks for all the offers, I think it's sorted..
churs

**onearmedbandit** · 26th June 2005, 20:57

I know from the time I spent in ICU (3 days) that I couldn't remember anyone visiting me, shock, drugs etc. So even if you do go, he probably wont remember it. I do however remember once I was out of ICU that visits were the best part, it gets awfully lonely in there (I had my own room) and messes with your brain. It was tough at the end of the day once everyone had gone home, being there messed up with thoughts running through your mind, but what keeps you going is the thought of getting out again, and more importantly the smiling faces of friends and family coming to visit.

Give him time guys, then give him company. Also, someone should organise a visitors book to sign, put comments in etc. My brother got one for me, and during the quieter times it was great to read everything everyone had to say.

**Ms Piggy** · 27th June 2005, 06:58

Originally Posted by bugjuice

k, stop pm'ing me peeps!! thanks for all the offers, I think it's sorted..
churs

Oooppps sorry - only read this now. It looks like you've had heaps of offers so thats cool. I live 5 minutes from the hospital so I'm happy to be a delivery point for any and all packages for Dave.

p.s Anyone who had PM'd me and asked me to keep them updated, PM me if you need updates b/c I've forgotten who I said I'd update - sorry

**Riff Raff** · 27th June 2005, 07:37

White Trash and I popped in to see Dave yesterday afternoon. Had a good chat with his parents. They are exhausted, but so stoked that people are so keen to see Dave. They have told staff to allow us to see him - just bear in mind that you may have to wait around a bit if they are doing any procedures or if he has any other visitors. Also be aware that there are other patients in close vicinity, who are highly visible - so if you are easily disturbed it may be best to wait until Dave is out of ICU before you visit.

Dave was sound asleep when Jimmy and I were there, but it was good just to see him and be reassured that he's still with us. He's got a long road to recovery ahead of him - but I'm sure that knowing we are all there for him will help to speed him along.