stuartbert two hats Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Neil said: just filling in a blank from last year, i've said i've been unwell, and in hospital, but haven't said what happened, so time fror a reveal: i had a massive stroke: i lost movement in my left arm and leg, movement is back in my leg, but not normal i use a wheelchair and/or a stick, the wife was told i'd lost my sight in my left eye, thankfully that didn't happen. i'm on my way to a full recovery but life's a struggle when i need assistance to do lots of normal things. such as getting dressed. doing glastonbury is going to be difficult but i'll try. 🙂 It took a lot of courage to open up about this - the community are with you - really hope you can make it in June! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) All the best Neil. Been there done that but it sounds like you suffered to a greater extent than me. Hopefully everything will come back with time. Hope to see you both in the fields next year. Edited December 31, 2021 by MrZigster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 @Neil @eFestivals can you clear inbox please as you aren’t accepting dms … Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedra Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 Glad to hear you are on road to recovery Neil - it is slow but you can hopefully get a lot more mobility back with physio and patience. Hope you manage to find a cat /kitten at some point too. Hopefully 2022 will be a much better year for you. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithy Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 7 hours ago, Neil said: just filling in a blank from last year, i've said i've been unwell, and in hospital, but haven't said what happened, so time fror a reveal: i had a massive stroke: i lost movement in my left arm and leg, movement is back in my leg, but not normal i use a wheelchair and/or a stick, the wife was told i'd lost my sight in my left eye, thankfully that didn't happen. i'm on my way to a full recovery but life's a struggle when i need assistance to do lots of normal things. such as getting dressed. doing glastonbury is going to be difficult but i'll try. 🙂 I'm sorry to hear this Neil but relieved to hear you're on the way to a recovery. I'm sure I speak for many when I say I owe a huge debt to you. Simply put, without this forum and the countless hours you've put in to support and run it, I would have stopped going to glastonbury years ago, I would not have the amazing camping group I'm part of and would not have met so many amazing people. The ripple effect you created when you helped me set up a private group on here in 2013 to create Camp Ralph is incalculable. There will be no shortage of people who will help you round GF2022 ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 thanks to everyone for theirer good wishes here here's to a better 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 All the best in your recovery, can I echo all the sentiments and good wishes from all on here. It puts everything into perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Keithy said: I'm sorry to hear this Neil but relieved to hear you're on the way to a recovery. I'm sure I speak for many when I say I owe a huge debt to you. Simply put, without this forum and the countless hours you've put in to support and run it, I would have stopped going to glastonbury years ago, I would not have the amazing camping group I'm part of and would not have met so many amazing people. The ripple effect you created when you helped me set up a private group on here in 2013 to create Camp Ralph is incalculable. There will be no shortage of people who will help you round GF2022 ❤️ All of this @eFestivals. I was lucky enough to be part of that group that came together thanks to these forums plus the online existence that I'd never have ever gained on my own without the info I pick up from here. All the joy that brings me wouldn't be there without this place. It's so good to hear you are on the road to recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the good wishes I've got to give thanks to these guys https://www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk/ So good their programme is being rolled out nationwide by the NHS. Their next steps course was a great mix of physio and talks, with some great I fro from the talks and the physio led by a uni lecturer with support from his students best physio I've had. 1 hour ago, crazyfool1 said: @Neil @eFestivals can you clear inbox please as you aren’t accepting dms … Thanks will clear my inbox Edited January 1, 2022 by Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 All the best to you Neil, can't have been easy so really well done to you. I've had quite a shit year myself health wise but like you I've been put through the system and slowly but surely I'm improving. Happy New Year to you and everyone else here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 ok so some really good news on this and a massive thanks to all who donated .... @Pinrut suggested to me that we might do some form of collection for @Neil to help him towards that massive achievement of getting to Glastonbury ..... ive mananged to reach as many of the regular and active users as ive been able to via DMS , and apologies if ive missed you but weve managed to raise £1100 towards that effort 🙂 what an amazing community we have on here . https://gofund.me/0d1aecea over to Neil now to let you know what the money will be spent on 🙂 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagelaureate Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: ok so some really good news on this and a massive thanks to all who donated .... @Pinrut suggested to me that we might do some form of collection for @Neil to help him towards that massive achievement of getting to Glastonbury ..... ive mananged to reach as many of the regular and active users as ive been able to via DMS , and apologies if ive missed you but weve managed to raise £1100 towards that effort 🙂 what an amazing community we have on here . https://gofund.me/0d1aecea over to Neil now to let you know what the money will be spent on 🙂 Brilliant - great work behind the scenes organising all this @crazyfool1 and good effort to everyone donated. I hope the money helps @Neil! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: ok so some really good news on this and a massive thanks to all who donated .... @Pinrut suggested to me that we might do some form of collection for @Neil to help him towards that massive achievement of getting to Glastonbury ..... ive mananged to reach as many of the regular and active users as ive been able to via DMS , and apologies if ive missed you but weve managed to raise £1100 towards that effort 🙂 what an amazing community we have on here . https://gofund.me/0d1aecea over to Neil now to let you know what the money will be spent on 🙂 You absolutely, unequivocally love to see it. If it were me, I'd buy a box of Twix's and a giant ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, vintagelaureate said: Brilliant - great work behind the scenes organising all this @crazyfool1 and good effort to everyone donated. I hope the money helps @Neil! Take care. An absolute pleasure ... this site has been a lifesaver through some tough times of the pandemic ... and its helped so many people over the years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerfish79 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: ok so some really good news on this and a massive thanks to all who donated .... @Pinrut suggested to me that we might do some form of collection for @Neil to help him towards that massive achievement of getting to Glastonbury ..... ive mananged to reach as many of the regular and active users as ive been able to via DMS , and apologies if ive missed you but weve managed to raise £1100 towards that effort 🙂 what an amazing community we have on here . https://gofund.me/0d1aecea over to Neil now to let you know what the money will be spent on 🙂 Only just aware of the funding page. Great work by all the organisers. Thanks for everything @Neil, hope we can get you to the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagelaureate Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: You absolutely, unequivocally love to see it. If it were me, I'd buy a box of Twix's and a giant ladder. Or a parachute and an hour's plane rental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just now, Gingerfish79 said: Only just aware of the funding page. Great work by all the organisers. Thanks for everything @Neil, hope we can get you to the farm. yeah apologies I tried to catch as many as I could ... (its still open 🙂 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerfish79 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 minute ago, crazyfool1 said: yeah apologies I tried to catch as many as I could ... (its still open 🙂 ) No worries! Just donated and I'm sure many more people will now its posted in here. Thanks again, fantastic gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Donated before Xmas but a few more quid thrown in, thanks @crazyfool1for bumping the thread! A great cause. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 12:53 PM, Neil said: just filling in a blank from last year, i've said i've been unwell, and in hospital, but haven't said what happened, so time fror a reveal: i had a massive stroke: i lost movement in my left arm and leg, movement is back in my leg, but not normal i use a wheelchair and/or a stick, the wife was told i'd lost my sight in my left eye, thankfully that didn't happen. i'm on my way to a full recovery but life's a struggle when i need assistance to do lots of normal things. such as getting dressed. doing glastonbury is going to be difficult but i'll try. 🙂 So sorry that I missed this news at the time. So glad you are on your way to a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 thanks to you wonderful people 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 No worries Neil. If it wasn't for this place I'd be divorced as my wife gets fucking bored when I go on about Glastonbury, how big Foals are, and Simpsons memes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 @Neil suggested some of the money might be spent on something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/POWEROAK-Portable-Generator-Sine-Wave-Emergency/dp/B08KW35YTZ/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?crid=Z3P7F30VPQBY&keywords=solar%2Bgenerator&qid=1642579324&sprefix=solar%2Bgenerator%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-17-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUzZWS00zUjFKU05XJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTA5MDIyM1cwTEkyMUZCSElBSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDcxMDU1Mk5IRERZQTVXREVYNSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewevie Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 All the best Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 6 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: ok so some really good news on this and a massive thanks to all who donated .... @Pinrut suggested to me that we might do some form of collection for @Neil to help him towards that massive achievement of getting to Glastonbury ..... ive mananged to reach as many of the regular and active users as ive been able to via DMS , and apologies if ive missed you but weve managed to raise £1100 towards that effort 🙂 what an amazing community we have on here . https://gofund.me/0d1aecea over to Neil now to let you know what the money will be spent on 🙂 Sorry had completely missed this as well. Just donated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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