Not sure if anyone else posted this, but his son wrote this on Facebook:
QuoteUnfortunately dad had a minor heart attack earlier this week. He's doing fine but is still in hospital where he'll be for a little longer. My favourite bit so far was when a nurse asked his religion as apparently the NHS don't have check boxes for either "committed pastafarian" or "wildly, steadfastly and vocally atheist" but I think most of the staff are now aware of the great FSM...
Mummo is doing OK (though hasn't baked for DAYS) but pip dog is all a bit confused. Any messages let me know, I'll pass 'em on
Dammit OG you're going to make me log back into my old facebook now to send you a message!
On a serious note, when you're well enough to read this I hope the NHS treated you well :) :hug:
Oh my. Thanks for letting us know, Firebird. Not great news, but it's certainly good to hear that it was a minor event, and that he's receiving care and is doing well. :whew:
Quote from: Recusant on March 25, 2016, 07:04:27 PM
Oh my. Thanks for letting us know, Firebird. Not great news, but it's certainly good to hear that it was a minor event, and that he's receiving care and is doing well. :whew:
Yes, I would like to mirror Recusant here, and I'm grateful he is recovering.
If anyone is posting well wishes on Facebook please extend my best to him.
Would like to add that it sounds like he has a wonderful son, good sense of humor like his Dad.
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 25, 2016, 07:31:52 PM
Quote from: Recusant on March 25, 2016, 07:04:27 PM
Oh my. Thanks for letting us know, Firebird. Not great news, but it's certainly good to hear that it was a minor event, and that he's receiving care and is doing well. :whew:
Yes, I would like to mirror Recusant here, and I'm grateful he is recovering.
If anyone is posting well wishes on Facebook please extend my best to him.
Would like to add that it sounds like he has a wonderful son, good sense of humor like his Dad.
Well wishes sent to Facebook ;-)
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
(But yessssss!!! one more UKIPer almost gone, but noooo because I like OG)
Oh my gosh. Hope his recovery is smooth and speedy!
:'(
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 25, 2016, 10:37:25 PM
Oh my gosh. Hope his recovery is smooth and speedy!
Would take more then a little heart attack to drop that old coot. I bet he's back on here by Monday. ;)
Left a message on FB as well.
OG :hug:
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 25, 2016, 10:37:25 PM
Oh my gosh. Hope his recovery is smooth and speedy!
According to his son's post, he's already giving the nurses a hard time!
Has someone brought him whiskey and lemon yet?
Best wishes and here's hope for a speedy recover. You are in our thoughts, OG.
Yes, thanks for letting us know, Firebird.
OG, don't scare us like that! :(
He needs whiskey and lemon intravenously. Don't the doctors know this?
Please get well soon, my friend. :console:
I don't know you personally Old Git but I do make a living showing concern for those suffering mortal set backs. My professional and empathetic condolences to you and yours.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 26, 2016, 12:48:29 AM
According to his son's post, he's already giving the nurses a hard time!
That was quick, normally they tell you that you need to wait until you can walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath before going at it again.
OldGit, David, I just want you to know that reading this yesterday ruined my day. Not that it's your fault, because it isn't, but because I worry about you and seeing your name pop up in the Unread Topics made me feel sick to my stomach. I really feared the worst. Get well soon and get back on here. I've missed you being around during the move.
Get well soon OG. The world needs you. The world may not know that but we do.
So sorry to hear this news but hopefully all these messages will cheer Old Git when he gets to read them. I certainly add my wishes for a full and speeedy recovery. Best wishes to Mrs Old Git and dog. :cheers:
Quote from: Crow on March 26, 2016, 10:08:05 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 26, 2016, 12:48:29 AM
According to his son's post, he's already giving the nurses a hard time!
That was quick, normally they tell you that you need to wait until you can walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath before going at it again.
Heh, heh.
I'm glad it was only minor. When I saw that topic title I didn't know what to think! Glad he's still himself.
Latest update:
Quoteunfortunately he's had multiple drug reactions so his transfer to the other hospital for tests has been postponed til he's more stable and less like a massive beetroot red itch monster. He'll only get ten times worse if he thought anyone was praying for him so just have some noodles and/or meatballs today on his behalf please
Please tell him that I made spaghetti and meatballs yesterday. I was thinking about him when I saw the colander. :(
--Unfortunately, I was also thinking about him while I was eating the meatballs. :(
:shifty: Good thing no one can read my mind.
We need you, OldGit, please get well soon. :hug2:
Thanks for the updates Firebird. I hope he's now a bit more stable.
Yes, thanks for the update.
Hey, it is four days from the last post. Anyone know more about OGs condition?
I have been thinking of OG also, and hoping no news is good news.
Yes, thinking of OG myself, maybe he needs to try some of his own medicine, "Hot whisky and lemon.... and then a nap".
Quote from: Icarus on April 05, 2016, 11:46:14 PM
Hey, it is four days from the last post. Anyone know more about OGs condition?
:computerwave:
I do.
I went on Facebook 22 hrs ago, and I sent him this:
QuoteOG, I've been thinking about you, lately. I would like to know how you're doing. I hope you come visit the forum soon.
Take care, my friend.
— feeling happy.
I got this:
QuoteAw, thanks for the message, I'll pass it on to Dad. He's still stuck in hospital but hopefully will be home soon
smile emoticon
^^^
I don't like Facebook. I only go there for emergency purposes...You know, like the HAF Lifeboat, or to find out how OG, or anyone from here is doing.
Quote from: Icarus on April 05, 2016, 11:46:14 PM
Hey, it is four days from the last post. Anyone know more about OGs condition?
I have a bit more information from Facebook.
I said:
Quote... thank you for passing the message to your dad. We miss him, very much. A lot of people want to know how he's doing, actually, a lot of people "need" to know because he's part of "our" family. I already shared your message with them. I'm happy to hear he'll be home soon.
The answer I got:
QuoteHe'll pretend to be all grumpy when I tell him but I reckon that message will cheer him up a lot. He's had a rough ride on account of a rather icky reaction to the drugs they pumped him with when he was first admitted but we're hopeful that's now under control and they can finally take a look at his heart properly. It's lovely to know other people hold him dearly too
We do hold him dearly. :smilenod:
Thanks Mags. He's not actually too far away from me now, if he stays in much longer I'm going to have send the scamp in!
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 07, 2016, 11:48:01 AM
Thanks Mags. He's not actually too far away from me now, if he stays in much longer I'm going to have send the scamp in!
Oh he'd love that!
FB Update:
QuoteGREAT NEWS! Dad's very unexpectedly home after 2 1/2 weeks. He escaped temporarily, more tests soon. Currently on the sofa drinking sherry whilst we wait for the celebratory "at least that heart attack didn't kill you" takeaway
Excellent news!
Glad to hear it, good new...hope to see you on the forum soon OldestGit.
Quote from: joeactor on April 07, 2016, 07:55:30 PM
FB Update:
QuoteGREAT NEWS! Dad's very unexpectedly home after 2 1/2 weeks. He escaped temporarily, more tests soon. Currently on the sofa drinking sherry whilst we wait for the celebratory "at least that heart attack didn't kill you" takeaway
:frolic:
:bravo:
That's great!
Yay!!!!
Quote from: joeactor on April 07, 2016, 07:55:30 PM
FB Update:
QuoteGREAT NEWS! Dad's very unexpectedly home after 2 1/2 weeks. He escaped temporarily, more tests soon. Currently on the sofa drinking sherry whilst we wait for the celebratory "at least that heart attack didn't kill you" takeaway
:party:
Git back here! :P
Oh my! Only just seen this. Very best wishes to all humans and canines in the OG household. Hope he's doing as he's told. :)
Quote from: Essie Mae on April 07, 2016, 11:12:57 PM
Hope he's doing as he's told. :)
I think it's a safe bet he's not; nevertheless, hope to see him back here soon. :computerwave: I've made signs and everything. :welcomeback:
The signs, which you obviously put a lot of work into, will definitely encourage him back. Maybe we should ban him as he is so contrary, he just won't have it.
Quote from: Essie Mae on April 08, 2016, 01:13:46 AM
The signs, which you obviously put a lot of work into, will definitely encourage him back. Maybe we should ban him as he is so contrary, he just won't have it.
It could work!
One for you, OldGit, and one for me.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fyoursmiles.org%2Ftsmile%2Fsupper%2Ft5301.gif&hash=2a917cfddeb3416b52cd7212240b63f6c3c527b4)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.shutterstock.com%2Fz%2Fstock-photo-whisky-with-lemon-rind-and-ice-63052096.jpg&hash=15de0dc64ced8e358ac745873af193182c5ab7f2) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.shutterstock.com%2Fz%2Fstock-photo-whisky-with-lemon-rind-and-ice-63052096.jpg&hash=15de0dc64ced8e358ac745873af193182c5ab7f2)
So glad to hear that he's managed to get away from the tender mercies of the sawbones. :frolic:
How about a "Party Thread" for OldGit when he finally makes his way back to the forum. It would be a special thread just for the OldestofGit's to post whatever he wants, and where the rest of us could pretend to laugh at his jokes. :geezersay:
;D
:welcomeback:
Go for it
What a heart-warming bunch of posts. Thank you so much, everybody. I'll try to keep up with the forum now.
You just settle back and have fun.
Welcome back OldGit, you've been missed,... and had everyone worried sick...seriously I'm glad you are well. Take it easy on your recovery, and follow not only the doctor's orders, but especially Mrs Git.
In your honour I wrote you a song.
The Git Is Back"
I was justified when I was five
Raising cane, I spit in your eye
Times are changing, now the poor get fat
But the fever's gonna catch you when the Git gets back
Eat meat on Friday that's alright
Even like steak on a Saturday night
I can Git the best at your social do's
I get high in the evening sniffing pots of glue
I'm a GIt, I'm a Git
Oh the Git is back
Stone cold sober as a matter of fact
I can Git, I can Git
`Cause I'm better than you
It's the way that I move
The things that I do
I entertain by picking brains
Sell my soul by dropping names
I don't like those, my God, what's that
Oh it's full of nasty habits when the Ol'Git gets back
By Bruno (With a just a tiny bit of help from Sir Elton John and Mr Taupin)
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:52:00 PM
What a heart-warming bunch of posts. Thank you so much, everybody. I'll try to keep up with the forum now.
Glad you're back ;-)
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:52:00 PM
What a heart-warming bunch of posts. Thank you so much, everybody. I'll try to keep up with the forum now.
Welcome back, OG! :grin:
:party:
I thought I detected a whiff of whiskey when I punched in the address for HAF.
Welcome back! Hope you're feeling better.