Shebeen Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 I've never met Barry, but have had enough pm chit chat to almost feel like I do. He's part of the furniture here, got loads of info to share, hell even used to be a Moderator As for title suggestions - I know it's pretty serious and currently critical, but I think he would chuckle about this one. cat-i, Frosty, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and 7 others 10
Kranswurm Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 I've never met Barry, but have had enough pm chit chat to almost feel like I do. He's part of the furniture here, got loads of info to share, hell even used to be a Moderator As for title suggestions - I know it's pretty serious and currently critical, but I think he would chuckle about this one. barrym.jpgHmmm....forgot about that.Led to some stimulating debate.He is a top drawer guy tho and someone you can depend on. cat-i 1
Shebeen Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 from the Kuga thread...talk about bad luck.I started carrying one after my '74 Beetle caught alight once. It was kinda comical. I was still drinking back then, and, upon leaving a bottle store, I noticed falmes coming from the engine. All I had to extinguish the blaze was beer! That annoyed me! Just after I put it out, my ex-wife phoned and asked if my car had caught alight. I was, like, "Huh, how did you know?" Turns out, she heard about it on the radio as a traffic alert, but it turned out that another Beetle had caught fire on the Atlas Road bridge! cat-i 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 From Kevin: I'm in the ICU with Barry Mccallum. The operation yesterday was a success, but they had to take off more skin than they originally thought. He essentially has no functioning skin on his back and his arms are quite badly burnt, as are his buttocks. It is likely he will have another operation this week.He is heavily sedated and his kidneys are kept going via a dialysis machine. There are many machines that go ping in his ward. They go ping more often than I would like, and there are furious pressings of buttons. His blood pressure, temperature and food are regulated by those pings.The doctor won't commit to a final prognosis now, but his recovery will take months. He is still fighting for his life. There is nothing certain. She has been impressed by how strong he is and how hard he is fighting.The staff at the Glynnwood ICU have been quite amazing. Kind, professional, compassionate and, most importantly, honest. No false promises, no fake hope - just truth and a hand to hold.The head of ICU at Glynnwood is Liam Brannigan. He is a CBC Boksburg old boy. My mother looked after him when he was in after care at the school. I think she many have given him the odd clip around the arse if he misbehaved. She will see him tomorrow morning.They are restricting visits to close family only. So, apologies to all who would like to see him. He's in a dangerous stage of the process. Infection is the main danger now as they tend to his wounds.I have set up an HQ at Grapes. It is down the road from the hospital. I won't be there all the time, but it is easier to talk there rather than in the cold, rush of the hospital.Thanks again for all your thoughts. It has been overwhelming. DIPSLICK, V12man, Andrew Steer and 42 others 45
Guest Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Come on Barry you can do it. The hearts of hundreds of cyclists are with you bud! ChUkKy 1
Tubehunter Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Nice work Myles. We need these updates. As this unfolds it's getting more crazy to consider exactly how critical Tumbles's condition is! Hairy 1
Popit Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Heal up well TW .Thoughts and prayers to him, his boys , family and friends .It must be an unbelievably stressful time for all .
BigToe Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Fight the good fight Sir! And a short prayer on the way out this morning for Barry..and the others recently lost to us! Wannabe 1
RocknRolla Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Thanks for the updates Myles. Barry and Family are in my thoughts.
L.T.G Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Sjoe! All the best Barry thinking of you and your family
BigDL Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 **** - just saw this. Barry was the first Hubber I ever met. Someone had found a dog and TW was adopting it, so I picked it up in Randburg and dropped it with him down Benoni way. He was such a great guy. Insisted on buying me a beer, even though he had just stopped drinking, and spent an hour or two chatting to a total stranger. Really genuine guy. He is in my thoughts very much Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Andrew Steer, Little Fish, Flowspeed and 4 others 7
Face Plant Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 this is such a freak accident!! All the best for the recovery Barry!
Piernas Flacas Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 He's really an awesome guy. I met him twice at a couple of mine dump rides many years ago. I'll be thinking of him and wishing for a quick recovery. Come on, Barry! Hairy 1
Pieter1 Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Jis man! This is not lekker news! Heal up and stay strong dude!! mazambaan 1
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