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Post by nicola on Apr 19, 2008 23:13:16 GMT 1
Does anyone know how John Ruddell is?
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Post by Bob P on Apr 19, 2008 23:33:17 GMT 1
Got a txt message tonight to say his back is broken in 2 places.
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Post by numpty on Apr 20, 2008 8:58:52 GMT 1
Update of John Ruddell Was speaking to Anne Maguire, he has broken two bones in his back There wasnt an ambulance at the race and nobody phoned for one straight away  What about Paul, is he ok? |
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Post by Maeve on Apr 20, 2008 11:52:48 GMT 1
Update on John and Paul.
Paul was discharged from Lagan valley yesterday at 5:30pm with pain killers. I received a text from him this morning and he is still a bit sore but feeling better.
John was transferred to the R.V.H specialist fracture unit at 6pm last night from Lagan Valley.
He has broken his back in 4 places. (2 more found) They are deciding today what the best option is for him - full cast or operate.
Will update ... as I hear any other news
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Post by Johan bruyneill on Apr 20, 2008 14:49:56 GMT 1
That’s awful news. What the hell happened??
I just hope big John doesn’t need the operation.
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Post by peterbryson on Apr 20, 2008 17:53:29 GMT 1
What a mare, hope this turns out better than it sounds, get well soon John.
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Post by Bob P on Apr 20, 2008 18:39:15 GMT 1
We went today to see just what they did hit. We found it and although it looks bad in the photo it doesn't stand out as you drive round.  He landed in a drain after dropping around 5ft from the road. He was lying in 2" of water for some time so starting to get cold he decided to crawl up the bank. Someone caught him by the arms to help. I think there may be questions over the response time and the treatment he received from St. Johns. It was an hour and a half before he got into an ambulance. Hopefully he won't need operated on and will make a speedy recovery. |
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Post by Wee Zako on Apr 20, 2008 21:06:12 GMT 1
I got 7th in the under 14s. 1 lap of the main course, I just about got over the line but when I did I fell on the grass verge!! Hope John gets well soon.
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Post by swallace1 on Apr 20, 2008 22:59:34 GMT 1
Dreadful news! Get well soon John.
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Post by Johan bruyneill on Apr 21, 2008 11:44:13 GMT 1
Does anyone know what ward John is in?
Anne/Maeve?
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Post by Dave McCann on Apr 21, 2008 13:58:31 GMT 1
Hi John, Get well soon from your fellow "who the fox is that" Ards CC team mates Paul McMinn and Dave McCann. What the fox was that hole doing there ? A few flattners in ya will sort it out.
Make a speedy recovery, we need the sprinter back !
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Post by numpty on Apr 21, 2008 14:44:28 GMT 1
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I think if race organisers add a bit to the entry fee to cover the ambulance costs (and tell this to the riders) most riders are more than happy to pay this.
When we ran the Irish Championships at Dundrod, the comm told me that he would not let the race start until the ambulance had arrived. It was a bit of a panic for us as the ambulance only arrived just before the race started. One thing that race organisers need to be aware of is that many events use ambulances and if you leave it too late to book one you may not be able to get one.
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Post by numpty on Apr 21, 2008 14:48:51 GMT 1
Does anyone know what ward John is in? Anne/Maeve? He is in ward 4C Royal V H |
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Post by paulmc on Apr 21, 2008 16:21:34 GMT 1
I called in to see john this afternoon and he was in good form,he is waiting to have a bodycast fitted and his arms fake tanned to match his legs,he hopes to get out tomorrow.
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Post by fritz on Apr 21, 2008 17:48:17 GMT 1
get well soon jr our thoughts are with you
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