amaferanga
02-03-07, 11:35 AM
Sort your brakes before you get to Ethiopia Flic or you'll probably die in the Blue Nile Gorge :eek:
Hope your having fun.
Hope your having fun.
Africa - bike for Africa - please help me!
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.Cave
02-04-07, 10:01 PM
Managed to back up the 100km with a 130km the next day... so things are going ok.
Wow, fantastic!
well I thought it was ok given that I can't get a new one right now... I've found dragging my feet on the ground seems to stop me too... .
No, that will slow you down, but if you need to stop it won't work.
You need to make sure your front brakes are well-adjusted and in good condition at all times. Don't ride if your front brake dosen't work.
The rear brake - well, ideally that one needs to be perfect too, but I guess you can improvise with that one until you get the right parts. Don't leave it too long, though. I remember seeing mountainbikes on the streets in Egypt, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a shop with parts.
Wow, fantastic!
well I thought it was ok given that I can't get a new one right now... I've found dragging my feet on the ground seems to stop me too... .
No, that will slow you down, but if you need to stop it won't work.
You need to make sure your front brakes are well-adjusted and in good condition at all times. Don't ride if your front brake dosen't work.
The rear brake - well, ideally that one needs to be perfect too, but I guess you can improvise with that one until you get the right parts. Don't leave it too long, though. I remember seeing mountainbikes on the streets in Egypt, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a shop with parts.
mudskipper99
02-06-07, 01:33 AM
Hey Flic, When are you going to show us a picture of Edward? Have you been taking pictures? Can you show a picture of what the road looks like, or some of the smaller towns. Im curious as to what it looks like around Egypt.
Flic
02-09-07, 03:53 AM
I'll try and stop being so slack and sort out pictures asap. The raods are usually really good! Though I rode through a freshly made road the other day and it was wet which probably wasnt good for the tyres, and the bike is covered in a lot of tar and so am i... it wont come out! But its all good appart from that... am having the right parts for my breaks sent out to Khartoum for me... even tho there are some mountain bikes here, I havnt been able to find ones that fit for me like... and small compact pumps appear to be non-existant. Everythings going reallyt well tho... it only took like 5 hours to ride 110km the other day, which included the part where I got stuck in the fresh road... tho I had this monster breakfast which helped... anyway i'm rambling... hope everyones having fun cycling. I'm stoked! Like cycle touring is so much fun!
G. Hoffman
02-10-07, 02:58 AM
it only took like 5 hours to ride 110km the other day
...
I'm stoked! Like cycle touring is so much fun!
Just wait until the head winds start. That's when the fun REALLY starts!
:D
Seriously, though, way to go so far. I'm a bit jealous.
Gabriel
...
I'm stoked! Like cycle touring is so much fun!
Just wait until the head winds start. That's when the fun REALLY starts!
:D
Seriously, though, way to go so far. I'm a bit jealous.
Gabriel
Dahon.Steve
02-10-07, 11:33 PM
I get the feeling Flic would have been much better off riding a 3 speed bicycle with a Sturmey Archer hub and a coaster brake. A setup like this would have resolved most of her problems.
Flic
02-22-07, 01:50 AM
just letting you guys know I'm In Khartoum, having used a combination of bike and bus. For anyone who knows the route I cycled Wadi Halfa to Abri, bussed Abri to Dongola, biked Dongola to Abu Dom, and then bussed Abu Dom to Khartoum. I was **** scared at the begining and it was pretty bloody lonely. I'm having a break now to decide what I want to do. The cycling was tough I guess, but not too bad. I got chased by a guy at the begining which was scarey, and my water bottles kept getting holes in them which wasn't good. But hey, apparently a couple of cyclists have almost died on this route according to a lady I met (like been found on the side of the road, passed out, no water) and at least that didn't happen to me! I came no where near dying! So I'm kinda proud of myself too.
Mzungu
02-23-07, 10:31 PM
cool. Please post on your website.
You know that in Ethiopia you will get hassled alot in small towns. Just get mentally prepared is all.
erik
You know that in Ethiopia you will get hassled alot in small towns. Just get mentally prepared is all.
erik
Flic
02-24-07, 12:31 PM
www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php (http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php) - been a tad lazy with the updates... will try and take care of that. And yeah... kinda worried about Ethiopia...
ibimus
03-03-07, 10:00 AM
Wow! Sounds like you're having quite the adventure. :)
Good luck on the rest of your trip!
Good luck on the rest of your trip!
Cave
03-03-07, 05:27 PM
But hey, apparently a couple of cyclists have almost died on this route according to a lady I met (like been found on the side of the road, passed out, no water) and at least that didn't happen to me! I came no where near dying! So I'm kinda proud of myself too.
And you thought I was being paranoid about water...
Well done, good luck with the rest of it.
And you thought I was being paranoid about water...
Well done, good luck with the rest of it.
Flic
03-07-07, 10:06 AM
spent ages today cleaning my bike... I gotta stop riding through like fresh made roads. And oh yeah yesterday I put on new break pads on the front to replace the one that got cracked up in Egypt. So yeah I guess everythings ready to go. It still really grinds through the gears and doesn't always change, but I'm just gunna let that go for now... dunno how to fix it, and its workin, so yeah... And tommorow morning I'm leaving Khartoum, heading towards Ethiopia. I'm really excited! Man its so exciting isn't it?! I'm riding off towards Ethiopia! There's gunna be cool landscape and maybe I'll be seeing some animals this month! yeahhhhhhhh! :-) and yeah see how it goes right...
G. Hoffman
03-07-07, 08:45 PM
It still really grinds through the gears and doesn't always change, but I'm just gunna let that go for now... dunno how to fix it, and its workin, so yeah...
How often are you lubricating your chain? That's probably not the only issue you're having, but it's probably part of the problem. If your riding 100+ kilometer days, you should be cleaning and lubricating it fairly often.
Gabriel
How often are you lubricating your chain? That's probably not the only issue you're having, but it's probably part of the problem. If your riding 100+ kilometer days, you should be cleaning and lubricating it fairly often.
Gabriel
Cave
03-07-07, 11:44 PM
If you can't find any chain lube/cleaner, you can use some kerosene to degrease the chain (drip on, backpedal a bit, wipe off, repeat until the result is no longer black) and then some car transmission fluid or engine oil to lube the chain. It will get pretty scungy in all the dust, though, so if you are going to try this you have to do it regularly. Most types of "real" lube are better than oil for dry conditions.
Just wiping off your chain, gears and derailleur wheels with a rag and a bit of solvent will help a little, it will get rid of some of the crusted-on grime.
There are cable adjusters and high/low limit adjusters for your gears, but don't fiddle if you're not sure what you're doing. You could always just leave it in a good gear, then change (by hand if necessary) if you come to a big hill.
Just wiping off your chain, gears and derailleur wheels with a rag and a bit of solvent will help a little, it will get rid of some of the crusted-on grime.
There are cable adjusters and high/low limit adjusters for your gears, but don't fiddle if you're not sure what you're doing. You could always just leave it in a good gear, then change (by hand if necessary) if you come to a big hill.
greenstork
05-24-07, 01:16 PM
Dunno if anyone is interested but I was curious so I checked Flic's blog and she indeed still alive (she posted yesterday) and presently in the Republic of Congo. And we thought she'd be abducted by now or broken down after two weeks with a hunk of scrap metal to sell for parts... shows what we know :)
IronMac
05-24-07, 05:39 PM
Dunno if anyone is interested but I was curious so I checked Flic's blog and she indeed still alive (she posted yesterday) and presently in the Republic of Congo. And we thought she'd be abducted by now or broken down after two weeks with a hunk of scrap metal to sell for parts... shows what we know :)
I haven't looked at her blog in months but from what I can tell she's doing a lot more busing than actually riding.
I haven't looked at her blog in months but from what I can tell she's doing a lot more busing than actually riding.
avatarworf
05-24-07, 11:57 PM
If I were you, I'd start looking at used bikes. You'll get much better value for your money. Try and find an older mountain bike at a garage sale or a Salvation Army store. Maybe you can find a friend who knows more about bikes to help you? Or someone from a local bike club who might come hunting with you or ask the club members if they have any old but decently built bikes to sell? Look for a steel frame so you can get it welded if it breaks.
I would definitely not go the supermarket route for a bicycle because you'll just end up with total trash.
Although the "easy" way to get set up for touring is to spend lots of money on top notch gear (that's what we did!) you don't have to have a lot to tour, as long as you are prepared to stop and fix things along the way and you may end up buying a few bikes along the way -- possibly an argument to up your budget slightly since you will save in repairs later on. I believe Alastair Humphreys did his RTW trip on four different bikes costing about $400 each.
I would definitely not go the supermarket route for a bicycle because you'll just end up with total trash.
Although the "easy" way to get set up for touring is to spend lots of money on top notch gear (that's what we did!) you don't have to have a lot to tour, as long as you are prepared to stop and fix things along the way and you may end up buying a few bikes along the way -- possibly an argument to up your budget slightly since you will save in repairs later on. I believe Alastair Humphreys did his RTW trip on four different bikes costing about $400 each.
NoReg
05-25-07, 12:07 AM
"I believe Alastair Humphreys did his RTW trip on four different bikes costing about $400 each."
So the real issue is finacing not cost-a 1600 dollar bike can be pretty nice, like a surly with upgraded wheels hubs and saddle.
So the real issue is finacing not cost-a 1600 dollar bike can be pretty nice, like a surly with upgraded wheels hubs and saddle.
Cave
05-26-07, 08:01 PM
I haven't looked at her blog in months but from what I can tell she's doing a lot more busing than actually riding.
Don't be such a sourpuss! I have looked at her blog, and from what I can tell she's doing plenty of riding; so what if she dosen't cycle every inch, that was never her intent.
Don't be such a sourpuss! I have looked at her blog, and from what I can tell she's doing plenty of riding; so what if she dosen't cycle every inch, that was never her intent.
IronMac
05-27-07, 04:47 AM
Don't be such a sourpuss! I have looked at her blog, and from what I can tell she's doing plenty of riding; so what if she dosen't cycle every inch, that was never her intent.
First off, I resent the implication that I haven't read her blog ok? From what I can tell, she's doing a lot of busing too or did you miss her five straight days of busing from Addis Ababa to Nairobi? Oh wait, I'm sorry, three of those days were on top of a truck.
Second, what was her intent? Seems pretty clear to me.
I'm going to Africa in January to go riding, starting in Egypt and going south.
First off, I resent the implication that I haven't read her blog ok? From what I can tell, she's doing a lot of busing too or did you miss her five straight days of busing from Addis Ababa to Nairobi? Oh wait, I'm sorry, three of those days were on top of a truck.
Second, what was her intent? Seems pretty clear to me.
I'm going to Africa in January to go riding, starting in Egypt and going south.
bhchdh
05-27-07, 06:49 AM
Hey it's her adventure, what ever form of transport she chooses. At least she's out there living it, not sitting here like me wishing I were anywhere but here.
Tom Stormcrowe
05-27-07, 07:01 AM
First off, I resent the implication that I haven't read her blog ok? From what I can tell, she's doing a lot of busing too or did you miss her five straight days of busing from Addis Ababa to Nairobi? Oh wait, I'm sorry, three of those days were on top of a truck.
Second, what was her intent? Seems pretty clear to me.
Her intent was to "tour" Africa. Her adventure and her trip, Bro! I could care less if she rides a bike, bus, train or lion drawn chariot....I just hope she continues to enjoy her adventure!;)
Second, what was her intent? Seems pretty clear to me.
Her intent was to "tour" Africa. Her adventure and her trip, Bro! I could care less if she rides a bike, bus, train or lion drawn chariot....I just hope she continues to enjoy her adventure!;)
jibi
05-27-07, 07:25 AM
I agree with Tom
Flic is out there living it. and I have enjoyed reading her blog.
sounds like quite an adventure she is having.
george
Flic is out there living it. and I have enjoyed reading her blog.
sounds like quite an adventure she is having.
george
Tom Stormcrowe
05-27-07, 07:28 AM
I agree with Tom
Flic is out there living it. and I have enjoyed reading her blog.
sounds like quite an adventure she is having.
george
Ya know, George, all sarcasm aside, the Lion drawn chariot sounds fun!;)
<Note to self: Acquire a matched pair of lions and a chariot!>:p
Flic is out there living it. and I have enjoyed reading her blog.
sounds like quite an adventure she is having.
george
Ya know, George, all sarcasm aside, the Lion drawn chariot sounds fun!;)
<Note to self: Acquire a matched pair of lions and a chariot!>:p
IronMac
05-28-07, 03:51 AM
Her intent was to "tour" Africa. Her adventure and her trip, Bro! I could care less if she rides a bike, bus, train or lion drawn chariot....I just hope she continues to enjoy her adventure!;)
Really? Pray tell what forum this is? It seems to include the words "Bike" and "Touring".
Hey, glad that she's having fun and all but what she is doing is the loosiest goosey definition of "bike touring" I've ever seen.
Really? Pray tell what forum this is? It seems to include the words "Bike" and "Touring".
Hey, glad that she's having fun and all but what she is doing is the loosiest goosey definition of "bike touring" I've ever seen.
Tom Stormcrowe
05-28-07, 05:02 AM
Really? Pray tell what forum this is? It seems to include the words "Bike" and "Touring".
Hey, glad that she's having fun and all but what she is doing is the loosiest goosey definition of "bike touring" I've ever seen.
Who cares if it's "Hybrid mode" touring. Like I said before, she's out and having fun, Bro! It does involve cycling and I'm not such a purist that I'm not going to say she isn't touring. She's a "tourist":D
Hey, glad that she's having fun and all but what she is doing is the loosiest goosey definition of "bike touring" I've ever seen.
Who cares if it's "Hybrid mode" touring. Like I said before, she's out and having fun, Bro! It does involve cycling and I'm not such a purist that I'm not going to say she isn't touring. She's a "tourist":D
Flic
05-28-07, 06:10 AM
G'day
I'm having a gnarly time. I figured since I was starting to get blog comments from bikeforumers who I didn't know that something must be happening with this thread...
Yeah so I just made a sketchy map for you, it shows the bits I rode and bits I took buses, trucks and hitchhiked. Since I guess people seem to be kinda interested. I also put ferries on it.... http://wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php its in the Burundi entry. I certainly ain't been riding the whole time, but I gots nothin' to hide, I never said I was gunna ride the whole way, so I'm not gunna pretend I did. I'm in Bujumbura right now... In the next day or so I'm gunna ride down the coast of that lake into Tanzania, and then get a train part the way across Tanzania.
Hope you're all having a rad 2007.
I'm having a gnarly time. I figured since I was starting to get blog comments from bikeforumers who I didn't know that something must be happening with this thread...
Yeah so I just made a sketchy map for you, it shows the bits I rode and bits I took buses, trucks and hitchhiked. Since I guess people seem to be kinda interested. I also put ferries on it.... http://wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php its in the Burundi entry. I certainly ain't been riding the whole time, but I gots nothin' to hide, I never said I was gunna ride the whole way, so I'm not gunna pretend I did. I'm in Bujumbura right now... In the next day or so I'm gunna ride down the coast of that lake into Tanzania, and then get a train part the way across Tanzania.
Hope you're all having a rad 2007.
Hocam
05-31-07, 09:21 AM
Glad everythings working out Flic, hope you're having as great a time as I'm imagining.
Dahon.Steve
05-31-07, 08:46 PM
Glad everythings working out Flic, hope you're having as great a time as I'm imagining.
How Sad..
The poor girl was involved in an accident and suffered a head injury. A hit and run driver left her for dead. My sincere condolences.
Flic's Health
This post is being made by Flic's sister, Amie.
A couple of days ago, while Flic was in Burundi, she was involved in a hit-and-run accident. She was found by an aid worker, who got her to hospital and contacted the Australian High Commission in Kenya. Flic has now been evacuated to Nairobi, where she has undergone surgery for a head injury, and is now sedated and resting in intensive care. We don't expect her to come out of sedation for three to four days. We have spoken through family friends to the Neuro team at Royal Melbourne Hospital, who advise us that the doctors and care in Nairobi are world class. Our Mum is on her way there now, and will be landing about 3pm Kenyan time on Friday. We'll have more information on Flic's health when she comes out of sedation.
Flic has been cared for by aid workers, by medics and a series of people who've never met her before, and we're grateful to every one. Wilfred, who organised for her to get to hospital and contacted the authorities so she could be evacuated works for Cordaid, a Catholic organisation for relief and development aid. I will provide a link to make donations in the next couple of days if anybody would like to contribute -- their actions in getting her to hospital have saved her life.
For those who are in Australia who need extra information, my mobile is 0416 294 916. For those who don't, I can be emailed at greatpersuasion at gmail dot com. I don't think I'm going to be able to personally reply to all emails, but I'll try and provide information that answers your questions into a blog post every few days, to let you know how she's doing.
We know you'll all be thinking of her, and we thank you all for your support and prayers.
How Sad..
The poor girl was involved in an accident and suffered a head injury. A hit and run driver left her for dead. My sincere condolences.
Flic's Health
This post is being made by Flic's sister, Amie.
A couple of days ago, while Flic was in Burundi, she was involved in a hit-and-run accident. She was found by an aid worker, who got her to hospital and contacted the Australian High Commission in Kenya. Flic has now been evacuated to Nairobi, where she has undergone surgery for a head injury, and is now sedated and resting in intensive care. We don't expect her to come out of sedation for three to four days. We have spoken through family friends to the Neuro team at Royal Melbourne Hospital, who advise us that the doctors and care in Nairobi are world class. Our Mum is on her way there now, and will be landing about 3pm Kenyan time on Friday. We'll have more information on Flic's health when she comes out of sedation.
Flic has been cared for by aid workers, by medics and a series of people who've never met her before, and we're grateful to every one. Wilfred, who organised for her to get to hospital and contacted the authorities so she could be evacuated works for Cordaid, a Catholic organisation for relief and development aid. I will provide a link to make donations in the next couple of days if anybody would like to contribute -- their actions in getting her to hospital have saved her life.
For those who are in Australia who need extra information, my mobile is 0416 294 916. For those who don't, I can be emailed at greatpersuasion at gmail dot com. I don't think I'm going to be able to personally reply to all emails, but I'll try and provide information that answers your questions into a blog post every few days, to let you know how she's doing.
We know you'll all be thinking of her, and we thank you all for your support and prayers.
NoReg
05-31-07, 09:27 PM
Prayers for her quick recovery.
Here is a little more:
http://www.youngcrone.blogspot.com/
I guess it is back to the question of what bike FLic should have. Anyone have a Bike Friday they aren't using?
Here is a little more:
http://www.youngcrone.blogspot.com/
I guess it is back to the question of what bike FLic should have. Anyone have a Bike Friday they aren't using?
countrydirt
05-31-07, 09:48 PM
Praying right now for flic
mudskipper99
06-01-07, 06:33 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you Flic. I read what happened to you, early this morning, and Im still in shock. Almost feels like I know you. Ive been checking for updates on your journal, every day since you left. Gosh, I sure hope you are OK.
Ziemas
06-03-07, 02:54 AM
Here's the latest on Flic. Good thing she has loving support.
Our Mum has now arrived in Nairobi, and is with Flic.
Flic is still in intensive care, and is stable. The neurology team in Nairobi have taken a new CT scan, as they'll do each day, and have told us that the pressure in her cranium is now normal, and the swelling of her brain is going down rapidly. It'll be a few weeks yet before we have a long term prognosis, but obviously this is an improvement. They've said they're pleased with her progress and that being young and strong are important factors.
We probably won't have more news until Monday or Tuesday, but what we know for now is that she's stable and her surgeon is pleased, and that she's got her Mum with her to look after her. We're looking at a road that will involve weeks and probably months for her recovery, so thank you all for your support and your prayers -- it all means a lot to us.
http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php
Our Mum has now arrived in Nairobi, and is with Flic.
Flic is still in intensive care, and is stable. The neurology team in Nairobi have taken a new CT scan, as they'll do each day, and have told us that the pressure in her cranium is now normal, and the swelling of her brain is going down rapidly. It'll be a few weeks yet before we have a long term prognosis, but obviously this is an improvement. They've said they're pleased with her progress and that being young and strong are important factors.
We probably won't have more news until Monday or Tuesday, but what we know for now is that she's stable and her surgeon is pleased, and that she's got her Mum with her to look after her. We're looking at a road that will involve weeks and probably months for her recovery, so thank you all for your support and your prayers -- it all means a lot to us.
http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php
IronMac
06-03-07, 03:44 AM
@#$% :(
reprobate
06-03-07, 05:06 PM
After all the scary stuff people said could happen to her, what does happen is something that could have happened anywhere, any day, to any one of us. I'm thinking the moral is to follow your dream.
Wishing Flic a speedy and complete recovery - somehow, she doesn't strike me as the type you can keep down for long...
Wishing Flic a speedy and complete recovery - somehow, she doesn't strike me as the type you can keep down for long...
Dahon.Steve
06-03-07, 05:14 PM
After all the scary stuff people said could happen to her, what does happen is something that could have happened anywhere, any day, to any one of us. I'm thinking the moral is to follow your dream.
Wishing Flic a speedy and complete recovery - somehow, she doesn't strike me as the type you can keep down for long...
Good one.
It's possible the driver hit her on purpose for enjoyment. We'll probably never know. I still feel one of the most important investment I've ever made was the "Take A Look" mirror. I no longer have to guess where the traffic is behind me anymore.
Wishing Flic a speedy and complete recovery - somehow, she doesn't strike me as the type you can keep down for long...
Good one.
It's possible the driver hit her on purpose for enjoyment. We'll probably never know. I still feel one of the most important investment I've ever made was the "Take A Look" mirror. I no longer have to guess where the traffic is behind me anymore.
robmcl
06-03-07, 07:50 PM
After all the scary stuff people said could happen to her, what does happen is something that could have happened anywhere, any day, to any one of us. I'm thinking the moral is to follow your dream.
Wishing Flic a speedy and complete recovery - somehow, she doesn't strike me as the type you can keep down for long...
This has to be the most dramatic thread on Bike Forums ever.
Wishing Flic a speedy and complete recovery - somehow, she doesn't strike me as the type you can keep down for long...
This has to be the most dramatic thread on Bike Forums ever.
reprobate
06-05-07, 06:55 AM
For some reason I can't cut and paste from her blog
http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php?itemid=191
but the latest update is encouraging. It looks like she has a long way to go and IMO the more encouragement from members here, the better.
You go, Flic: your trip isn't completed quite yet and we're all waiting for your next installment.
http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php?itemid=191
but the latest update is encouraging. It looks like she has a long way to go and IMO the more encouragement from members here, the better.
You go, Flic: your trip isn't completed quite yet and we're all waiting for your next installment.
Air
06-05-07, 09:59 AM
I don't know you Flic but I'm wildly jealous of your adventures. Sending love and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Visionquest
06-05-07, 12:11 PM
love and prayers.
jibi
06-06-07, 03:40 AM
Just reading this today as I am on tour in Ireland, and now I am in total shock.
Hope the dreadlocks saved some of the impact.
Get well lass!!!!!!!
You will Soon be back on a bike, sorry to hear that someone knicked Edward.
love and best wishes
george
Hope the dreadlocks saved some of the impact.
Get well lass!!!!!!!
You will Soon be back on a bike, sorry to hear that someone knicked Edward.
love and best wishes
george
jibi
06-09-07, 06:20 AM
I have now heard that the bike is found and Ok .
Now I just need to hear the same about Flic!!!!!!!
george
Now I just need to hear the same about Flic!!!!!!!
george
NoReg
06-09-07, 05:41 PM
The lattest online report sounds pretty scarry. She is making steady progress, but I didn't realize how serious her situation was. Obviously has had a bad wack to the head or similar.
jibi
06-13-07, 02:43 AM
Another update today and sounds she is trying to get out of bed!!!!
george
george
Tom Stormcrowe
06-13-07, 06:20 AM
Another update today and sounds she is trying to get out of bed!!!!
george
Now that sounds good!:D
george
Now that sounds good!:D
jibi
06-13-07, 10:28 AM
EDITED: This paragraph contains more information received since I posted several hours ago. Though she's not speaking clearly yet, Flic asked for a drink and was perfectly understandable. When one of the nurses called Davis (or David?) came into the room, she said his name, which suggests she's been paying attention. Mum feels she's pretty frustrated at the moment, and hopefully as she continues to recover she'll begin to feel better. She took the bandages off her head on her own last night, and the nurses let her, as her cuts have now healed. Finally, she's being moved out of intensive care. Rather than going to the high dependency ward, the hospital is giving her a private room, and hopefully this will mean she's less disturbed.
getting better all the time
george
getting better all the time
george
Juha
06-13-07, 10:41 AM
sheesh. :mad:
Here's hoping for a full and speedy recovery!
--J
Here's hoping for a full and speedy recovery!
--J
jibi
06-17-07, 04:39 AM
If anyone would like to send a card or such
Marilyn Kaufman
Room 1947
Silver Springs Hotel
P.O Box 61362-00200
Nairobi - Kenya
Is the address
her mum asks that nothing valuable is sent.
but you could always just leave a comment on her blog.
http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php
good news helps recovery.
cheers
george
Marilyn Kaufman
Room 1947
Silver Springs Hotel
P.O Box 61362-00200
Nairobi - Kenya
Is the address
her mum asks that nothing valuable is sent.
but you could always just leave a comment on her blog.
http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php
good news helps recovery.
cheers
george
Tom Stormcrowe
06-17-07, 04:44 AM
Thanks George!:D
If anyone would like to send a card or such
Marilyn Kaufman
Room 1947
Silver Springs Hotel
P.O Box 61362-00200
Nairobi - Kenya
Is the address
her mum asks that nothing valuable is sent.
but you could always just leave a comment on her blog.
http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php
good news helps recovery.
cheers
george
If anyone would like to send a card or such
Marilyn Kaufman
Room 1947
Silver Springs Hotel
P.O Box 61362-00200
Nairobi - Kenya
Is the address
her mum asks that nothing valuable is sent.
but you could always just leave a comment on her blog.
http://www.wanderingword.com/nucleus/rad.php
good news helps recovery.
cheers
george
reprobate
06-19-07, 07:35 AM
Here's part of a blog update from her mother:
We've had a very busy few days. Flic's in her own room, with an ensuite, no less, and though she's still on some sedation, she's now got all her various tubes removed, and is feeling better for it. She's also had a shower, which she was particularly asking about, and was very pleased to get.
She's been communicating well, and has answered questions for Mum about her trip so far and about memories from when we were young, which is obviously a really good sign. She's been speaking quite a bit, understanding what's said to her, and making requests. She's taken some steps and has been sitting in her chair, and has been eating a little bit of food, as well as drinking Ribena (a particular request). I don't want to give the impression that Flic's about to jump up and start dancing jigs, or that she's completely better, because she still has quite a way to go, but there's definitely cause to be really pleased that she's understanding Mum and talking back to her.
Dear Flic: we're still waiting for your update. No pressure!! ;)
We've had a very busy few days. Flic's in her own room, with an ensuite, no less, and though she's still on some sedation, she's now got all her various tubes removed, and is feeling better for it. She's also had a shower, which she was particularly asking about, and was very pleased to get.
She's been communicating well, and has answered questions for Mum about her trip so far and about memories from when we were young, which is obviously a really good sign. She's been speaking quite a bit, understanding what's said to her, and making requests. She's taken some steps and has been sitting in her chair, and has been eating a little bit of food, as well as drinking Ribena (a particular request). I don't want to give the impression that Flic's about to jump up and start dancing jigs, or that she's completely better, because she still has quite a way to go, but there's definitely cause to be really pleased that she's understanding Mum and talking back to her.
Dear Flic: we're still waiting for your update. No pressure!! ;)