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Title: Leave of Absence
Post by: pinnies4me on May 06, 2013, 01:43:05 PM
Hi guys,

Some of you have commented on my lack of recent activity - sorry about that, however, I have been unwell for the last several months, and limited a little from time to time in energy to keep on top of things.

Next week I will be having surgery, and at the moment wrapping things up as much as possible in anticipation of being unable to participate in a number of things for a while. I will be around for the next week, but then off the air early next week.

I will not be able to take part in the administration of the forum for a little while, so this will fall to Strangeways on his own for the next month or so. If I do not reply to a personal message or thread, you will understand why.

Cheers all, and please don't bombard Strangeways too much!!

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Post by: ktm450 on May 06, 2013, 02:06:58 PM
Sorry to hear mate, I hope all goes well and we can catch up soon  *%*
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Post by: Homepin on May 06, 2013, 02:10:28 PM
Best of luck...
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Post by: Ford Fairlane on May 06, 2013, 02:13:46 PM
Hope it all works out with a speedy recovery!
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Post by: Freiherr on May 06, 2013, 02:18:55 PM
Look after yourself, you come first.
I hope all goes well.
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Post by: goodolddays on May 06, 2013, 02:21:55 PM
Sorry to hear your not well Nick . Hope the OP goes smoothly and all works out well for you .
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Post by: swinks on May 06, 2013, 02:22:12 PM
all the best Nick
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Post by: Pintoxicated on May 06, 2013, 02:45:09 PM
All the best with the Op and wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
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Post by: Replay on May 06, 2013, 03:19:40 PM
All the best
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Post by: tonyt on May 06, 2013, 03:32:01 PM
All the best Nick on a speedy recovery.
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Post by: Wotto on May 06, 2013, 03:45:07 PM
Best of luck with it all mate  ^^^
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Post by: ddstoys on May 06, 2013, 05:21:06 PM
Sad to hear mate hope everything goes smoothly and you back to full health I no time
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Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on May 06, 2013, 05:27:13 PM
Nick, I am sure you will recover very quickly

but if the worst happens, can I have your Joker Poker?
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Post by: GORGAR 1 on May 06, 2013, 05:28:52 PM
Wishing you a speedy recovery <..>

Peter
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Post by: studley67 on May 06, 2013, 05:48:04 PM
all the best mate,and hope you recover and return to us.
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Post by: Prince on May 06, 2013, 05:53:54 PM
Get well soon & take care Nick.
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Post by: pinwaz on May 06, 2013, 05:58:36 PM
Best wishes from all in the perth resto and collectors group,

take care and speedy recovery
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Post by: Crashramp on May 06, 2013, 05:59:07 PM
I hope your operations a complete success and your back to full health very soon. All the best with it Nick.
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Post by: Pinballer on May 06, 2013, 06:10:50 PM
All the best for the operation and a speedy recovery.
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Post by: andtan on May 06, 2013, 06:19:33 PM
Hope all goes well, and a speedy recovery. Make sure you take it nice and easy ^^^
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Post by: Cursed on May 06, 2013, 07:35:54 PM
Good luck and hope everything goes as planned.
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Post by: The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan on May 06, 2013, 10:04:56 PM
All the best Nick. Get well soon!
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Post by: pinball god on May 06, 2013, 10:19:03 PM
Get well soon and if its all too difficult to play the real thing, remember there's the iPad and pin arcade to get a little fix and take your mind off things  ^^^
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Post by: Retropin on May 07, 2013, 12:02:15 AM
Gee mate.. hope your OK and hope to see you back soon
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Post by: pinnies4me on May 07, 2013, 12:24:44 AM


Thanks for the well wishes guys, it means a lot to me, makes facing the next part a lot easier.

And sorry PBPete, planning on making a come back!!
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Post by: Strangeways on May 07, 2013, 12:49:39 AM
All the best mate. I look forward to catching up next time I'm up your way - and I owe you a visit !
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Post by: elkor-alish on May 07, 2013, 02:07:29 AM
Hope everything goes well, good luck!
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Post by: spacejam0 on May 07, 2013, 05:38:46 AM
Hope all goes well Nick. Take care and see you back here soon.
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Post by: pinballheaven on May 07, 2013, 12:03:56 PM
Nick,

Take care mate and I hope all goes well for you! ^^^ Hope to see you back ASAP!

Kindest regards,

Jeff
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Post by: pinnies4me on May 18, 2013, 01:39:45 PM
Hi guys, a really good result achieved. Thanks for the well wishes here, and I really appreciated the PM s and emails too, you guys are the best!!  Another week or so in hospital, then home for another week or two to get strength up..

Cheers,
Nick

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Post by: Strangeways on May 18, 2013, 02:52:23 PM
Good to hear the op was a success. Take it easy mate and rest up !
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Post by: Pintoxicated on May 18, 2013, 05:54:54 PM
That's good news Nick.

I hope the nurses are treating you kindly....and they are female.   %$%
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Post by: Crashramp on May 18, 2013, 11:40:42 PM
That's great news Nick, I'm glad to hear everything went well for you.
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Post by: swinks on May 19, 2013, 07:53:49 AM
great news, all the best with the recovery, must be itching to have a game
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Post by: ktm450 on May 19, 2013, 09:15:45 PM
Great news mate, we'll have to catch up soon for a few games  *%*
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Post by: Wotto on May 20, 2013, 08:27:30 AM
That's good news Nick.

I hope the nurses are treating you kindly....and they are female.   %$%


Male nurse spongebath to Room 44   :lol
Title: Re: Leave of Absence
Post by: pinnies4me on May 20, 2013, 09:06:08 AM
That's good news Nick.

I hope the nurses are treating you kindly....and they are female.   %$%

Lol!! First nights after surgery were in the CCU and yes, got the sponge bath in the morning - from "Brendon".........

Been in the ward the last few days, and all the nursing staff are female thankfully!! Actually, they have all been terrific, not one among them has been less than first class, not a single grouch among them. Seeing the surgeon shortly to work out when I can leave-hopefully by the weekend. Prognosis all looks good, hopefully back at work within three weeks.
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Post by: Greg on May 20, 2013, 10:46:41 AM
that's good news Nick 




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Post by: pinnies4me on May 23, 2013, 01:36:11 PM
Hi guys, hopefully the last "hospital" update! All looking good to get out of here tomorrow night or Saturday morning.

Not that I am all happy about going home - Must say, the quality of care provided here is exceptional (not to mention the abundant pain relief on demand!!  :D ).  But getting back home will be nice too. Desperate for a game or two, although they'll have to be few and far between for a few weeks.

I asked one of the nurses if she could arrange one of those buttons that seem to result in almost instant attention for me at home. She said she could but they work differently. Press the button and the wife's lawyers come and serve divorce papers..........
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Post by: ddstoys on May 23, 2013, 02:13:19 PM
Good to hear your on the mend mate hopefully you can get that button installed ;)
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Post by: Strangeways on May 24, 2013, 09:43:57 AM
Home visit's from "Brendan" ?

 %.%
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Post by: Pintoxicated on May 24, 2013, 06:56:16 PM
It is always fun to make light of someone elses misfortune, after all it is the Aussie way.  I know if it was me in Nick's shoes I'd be scared sh**tless.  *)*

I certainly hope Brendan is on holidays for the next few weeks and Brenda takes his place Nick.

Good to hear you are on the mend anyway.
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Post by: pinnies4me on May 24, 2013, 07:06:20 PM
Thanks guys, home now and safe from Brendan - who did drop over yesterday from the CCU to say 'Hi'........

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Post by: pinball god on May 24, 2013, 08:36:54 PM
Hmmmmm you may have a similar problem like the Richmond footballer. Start worrying when the flowers start arriving  &&

Good to see you're home