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« on: November 11, 2023, 10:18:41 AM »
Good Morning all, some members may be aware but many are not of the following

John, BD to all, has been in an accident in Thailand. He is currently in hospital and in good care. He has the following issues, broken collarbone, 6 broken ribs, a damaged lung and some other issues.

At this time his wife Simone has just arrived and as I get any further details i will update all.

My thoughts go out to BD and his family while he recovers. 

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2023, 10:52:38 AM »
Good Morning all, some members may be aware but many are not of the following

John, BD to all, has been in an accident in Thailand. He is currently in hospital and in good care. He has the following issues, broken collarbone, 6 broken ribs, a damaged lung and some other issues.

At this time his wife Simone has just arrived and as I get any further details i will update all.

My thoughts go out to BD and his family while he recovers. 

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2023, 10:54:46 AM »
Hope all comes good, BDs one of the best out there.


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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2023, 01:34:22 PM »
He doesn't do things by halves, hang in there mate  :cheers:
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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2023, 05:44:59 AM »
Fark! Get better soon BD :cheers:
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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2023, 06:39:26 AM »
Sounds like an argument with a motorbike ???

Hope you feel better soon!

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2023, 03:07:44 PM »
Wish you a speedy recovery BD. Hope we get back out into the deserts again with you.
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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2023, 03:12:06 PM »
Hey you owe me a drink for an ear tag not trying to get out of it are you ? 😂
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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2023, 05:32:57 PM »
Hopefully all goes well BD, your a great bloke   :cheers:

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2023, 05:42:40 PM »
 :( All the best with the recovery.

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2023, 05:59:06 PM »
any news from Simone?
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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2023, 06:46:34 PM »
Just had an update, John is doing ok, may not need any surgery. Looking to see if he can get back home on emergency flight.

Was not a motorbike accident, willl give further details later

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2023, 11:09:12 AM »
I wonder how cabin pressure would affect John if flying home.
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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2023, 03:34:21 PM »
Goodness gracious BD! 

Sending positive thoughts your way! 

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2023, 08:45:43 AM »
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Looking to see if he can get back home on emergency flight.
He'd be better off back home... heres hoping.
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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2023, 08:50:55 AM »
He'd be better off back home... heres hoping.
Haven't heard any new updates yet but that's the plan.

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2023, 12:57:30 PM »
Black Diamond is back in Oz, currently having some tune ups in hospital, once more is known I will let you know or he may be along soon  :cheers:

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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2023, 02:16:42 PM »
Black Diamond is back in Oz, currently having some tune ups in hospital, once more is known I will let you know or he may be along soon  :cheers:

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2023, 02:44:47 PM »
Black Diamond is back in Oz, currently having some tune ups in hospital, once more is known I will let you know or he may be along soon  :cheers:

GG
That is awesome to hear.
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You don't use magic to disappear, all you need is a 4wd & a Swag ;)

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2023, 07:31:15 PM »
Where can one get the inflatable t-rex suit from. The old fossil requires it :D
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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #20 on: November 20, 2023, 08:34:53 PM »
Thanks everyone for your well wishes and support it is much appreciated im very humbled.
Probably a bit much to throw up but it’s been a very challenging couple of weeks to say the least.
I’m finally back in Oz in Hospital and on the road to recovery with a few hurdles to jump but I’m here.

Look forward to catching up over a beer or two   :cheers:

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2023, 08:53:00 PM »

Great to hear BD, hope you hope you have a speedy recovery  :cheers:

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« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2023, 09:04:46 AM »
"IF IT HAS TITS OR WHEELS IT WILL GIVE YOU TROUBLE........"

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Re: Black Diamond
« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2023, 09:15:34 AM »
So when are the 3 Amigo's getting together again ? Soon I hope  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2023, 09:31:43 AM »
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So when are the 3 Amigo's getting together again ? Soon I hope  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
we could do take away to his hospital room ;) it was much appreciated when the ex brought in real food when I was stuck eating hospital slop for months...
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