Just messaged his friends but TBH don't know much about him personally...
Steve?
eeek: eeek: eeek: noooo:
Sorry been out all day. Have phoned him (phone is off) Messaged and WhatsApped Nick.
Worrying
I'm sure The Boy is Adam...?
I'll search bookface...
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Barman on July 16, 2026, 07:45:17 AM
It is all a bit strange (as you would expect from Nick!)...
He is in Kings, Frank Stanstil Ward...
The story as far as I can gather is...
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Trying to add Claire Thornton to group (house where Nick was cat sitting)
This info from her last eve...
Yes so we’re in Spain on holiday and Nick was at our house in East Dulwich.
My son George has been with him and he was given his son’s no so he has tried contact Adam. Nick had a car accident yesterday but made it back from the hospital to the house but then neighbours heard cries of pain and went in and he was really catatonic so they called an ambulance and they took him In. He’s still in a and e and more lucid but still confused. He’ll be moved to a ward as soon as they can
As George my son is fairly close by he went and got Nick’s phone and took it to him. He was quite worried tbh, he’s not in intensive care but not sure what’s going on. He had an mri which was okay. But in pain I think. And fell out of the bed. George had to really fight to keep them on it as his door was closed but when he left they were more attentive.
All this was last eve.
Let's try (those of us in UK) to reach hospital and then share all info
There is a WhatsApp group that is sharing information...
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Post by: Uncle Mort on July 16, 2026, 08:16:30 AM
Hope he's OK :thumbsup:
No point in speculation as to what's up.
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Barman on July 16, 2026, 08:19:21 AM
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Post by: Steve on July 16, 2026, 09:13:08 AM
His phone is still turned off (or maybe no signal)
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Barman on July 16, 2026, 09:31:38 AM
Doctor doing the rounds, Suzi ( eyes:) is calling back in 15 mins for an update...
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Post by: Steve on July 16, 2026, 12:41:32 PM
Popcorn:
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Post by: Barman on July 16, 2026, 12:57:39 PM
No updates from the team yet... ::)
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Barman on July 16, 2026, 03:42:01 PM
So, no real communication with the horsepickle since this morning...
The Boy did speak to Nick yesterday and said he was 'confused but in good spirits'... rubschin:
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Post by: apc2010 on July 16, 2026, 03:46:45 PM
The boys name is Adam.. Thumbs: ..not a lot of news from group ….reports ..” he seems confused “ ..? ..
( I think it’s too early for my humour ..) ..
But in good spirits …
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2026, 02:24:49 PM
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For those busy - they've found a blood infection and have moved from generalised to specialised antibiotics, and are waiting to see the effect of said antibiotics before being discharged. They are also going for an ultrasound but looks like the only slots available are tomorrow
He seems in good spirits and less confused than two days ago, and is in a far nicer ward and being well looked after, and is pleased to hear you're all wishing him qwll
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Post by: Steve on July 17, 2026, 05:14:02 PM
For those busy - they've found a blood infection and have moved from generalised to specialised antibiotics, and are waiting to see the effect of said antibiotics before being discharged. They are also going for an ultrasound but looks like the only slots available are tomorrow
He seems in good spirits and less confused than two days ago, and is in a far nicer ward and being well looked after, and is pleased to hear you're all wishing him qwll
Thanks
Encouraging
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Post by: Barman on July 17, 2026, 06:04:44 PM
He apparently talked of being unwell for a while...
It is possible that the blood infection caused his confusion and possibly the car crash.
He has suffered a bruised sternum in the crash and the car is still wrecked up the road from the cat-sitting location...
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Post by: Steve on July 17, 2026, 07:12:27 PM
Just had a call from Nick - I think he must have dialled in error or hit call back to one of mine the other day.
He sounded pretty terrible TBH and couldn't communicate. noooo:
He didn't pick up when I called back.
noooo: this sounds like a long road back
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Barman on July 18, 2026, 12:44:23 PM
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Hi All - just had a phone call from Nick! He wants me to add his name to this group but says he can't really message at the mo as his fingers are not hitting right keys! 🙃 Actially, I think texting him short notes might be good.
He's pleased you are all up to speed and appreciates everyone's care ❤️🩹 I emphasised how we all wish him 100% well very soon 🤗
Basically he's been pretty out of it for 5 days - dozing, hallucinating, dreaming, lost all sense of days & time...
He's now aware that he's on antibiotics - not sure himself how effective they are. Did not know about proposed ultra sound that George mentioned...
Accident was on Monday - he was muddled but crashed into a stationary car, airbags worked - bruised sternum. Currently can't sit up very well but thinks they'll let him go with a wheelchair soon - hard to believe that, to be honest. He thinks he'll get a train back to Nottingham 🤷🏻♀️ in a wheelchair!
I told him you are back on Thursday, Claire and want to help out, I urged him to wait for you. He appreciated seeing George y'day 🙂
I'm sure he'll call others of you esp as I'm away from tomorrow.
My sense is, he should not leave hosp just yet - clearly not able to do much / look after himself 😏 at present.
Just hope doctors will share with him what's going on and what's planned.
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Steve on July 18, 2026, 02:25:14 PM
:thumbsup:
Do we know which hospital and ward he's in?
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Post by: Barman on July 18, 2026, 03:24:29 PM
Just had a call with Nick, he said he might be let out tomorrow... 😳
eeek:
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Steve on July 18, 2026, 08:43:35 PM
He replied to my WhatsApp
with just 'XT'
Any ideas?
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Post by: Grumpmeister on July 18, 2026, 09:57:26 PM
Did a quick google search as it didn't ring any relevant bells and it came up with "XT is short for Extraterrestrial, Extended Technology, or Christ depending on the context" so your guess is as good as mine.
rubschin:
Title: Re: Nick poorly …
Post by: Barman on July 19, 2026, 04:12:32 AM