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Old 03-08-12 | 10:57 AM
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Goood thoughts for Neil_B.......

He should be in the recovery room about now. His knee surgery was today.
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Old 03-08-12 | 11:02 AM
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Nothing but well wishes for him. I wish him the best and a speady recovery.
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Old 03-08-12 | 11:06 AM
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He has three weeks to get back on the bike or he is toast!

Well wishes sent his way this morning.
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Old 03-08-12 | 11:34 AM
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Old 03-08-12 | 11:44 AM
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Old 03-08-12 | 12:27 PM
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Best Wishes for Neil. The guy is an inspiration and I wish him a speedy recovery but hopefully he can stay away from the bike long enough to get a good recovery
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Old 03-08-12 | 12:45 PM
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Good luck Neil!

I think 3 weeks might be a little ambitious, particularly for replacement but certainly 4 weeks is reasonable.
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Old 03-08-12 | 01:08 PM
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Old 03-08-12 | 02:08 PM
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Old 03-08-12 | 03:31 PM
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Hope everything went well mate, and a speed recovery .
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Old 03-08-12 | 03:50 PM
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Neil: Hope everything went as smoothly as planned. Get well soon.
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Old 03-08-12 | 04:24 PM
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I haven't heard from Neil yet though I did text him around 15:130 est. When I heat something, this is the place I will pass on the info.
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I haven't heard from Neil yet though I did text him around 15:130 est. When I heat something, this is the place I will pass on the info.
Are you also on FaceBook?
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Old 03-08-12 | 04:49 PM
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Yes.

Neil says, "I made it. Details later."
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by thestoutdog
Yes.

Neil says, "I made it. Details later."
Outstanding news !! Thanks stoutdog.
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:11 PM
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Yes.

Neil says, "I made it. Details later."
Awesome!
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by thestoutdog
Yes.

Neil says, "I made it. Details later."
Great news!

Do pass on our best wishes to him when you talk to him.
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:20 PM
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Good luck with the recovery and a speedy return to the bike
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by thestoutdog
Yes.

Neil says, "I made it. Details later."
Great to hear.... is he on the bike yet
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:28 PM
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Great to hear.... is he on the bike yet
Probably cycling home from the hospital
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:50 PM
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Probably cycling home from the hospital
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:53 PM
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I hope he is doing well. He was in my thoughts all day.
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Old 03-08-12 | 05:58 PM
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Old 03-08-12 | 06:21 PM
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Nice job


Originally Posted by thestoutdog
Yes.

Neil says, "I made it. Details later."
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