sparky370z Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Hey people, Right as some of u know I have just had major surgery on my back for correction of my spine due to having a collapsed vertebra. I now have a crap load of titanium in me. Woo hoo. I have been released from hospital early as I'm doing really well. Only thing is I can't drive the zed for at the very least, six weeks. I haven't driven her for two months already! I can't really move much and definitely can't clean or even get in the car. When I got home, I found that the house up the road is doing building work and covered my car in crap! What a shocker! Also to make things worse my girlfriend tried to turn her over and it wouldn't start. What was wondering is........ Would one of u very kind people come and sort me out? I have jump leads and loads of biscuits and tea. And take her to a local valeting place to get her looking shiny. My girlfriend is a saint but has gone back to work this week after being at my side for 2 months. So she can't really do it for me. Plus she wouldn't be able to jump the car herself. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Sparky Quote
Wasso Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 If I was ine the area I'd be sure to come down and help you out. I'm sure there will be a collaboration of local people to you would kindly assist. Hope you get on your feet soon. Quote
MacW Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I'm not a million miles away from you but busy until Monday/Tuesday next week. Let me know if nobody else can help you out in the meantime and I'll pop round and sort it out for you. Quote
Jenni86 Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Hope you get well soon I'm sure you'll have a few offers I'd do it but I'm nowhere near you. Quote
martinmac Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I am sure you will get sorted mate, this place is pretty good at helping out owners in need. Quote
sally Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Sorry i cant help with the starting/washing but hope you are feeling better and make a speedy recovery Quote
marzman Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Ooh feel for you mate. I had spinal surgery in 08. Didnt have the titanium discs though as they said i was too young (24 at the time), so i had a Wallis Ligament procedure. Still had to cut a massive hole in my back for it! Anyway - they absolute key thing to recover is you NEED physio, and lots of it. As they've sliced into your back, you have no muscle control there, so your body doesnt hold your spine in place, meanning the pain will soon return...! PM me if you need any advice on it mate, as i've been through all this and i know its no fun! Quote
Husky Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 i need to swing by surrey anyway at the weekend i think, so if you don't get a hand from someone else i'd be game. but like hell i'd let a sandpaper company wash it for you i'd pack the yeti fist. I'd be free on sat most likely if your still stuck Quote
sparky370z Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks everyone for the kind messages. The reason I had surgery is that I have bone cancer, so I have a cage in the front of the spine and screws and rods in the back. They have told me NO physio for at least 6 weeks whilst it starts to fuse together with the rest of my normal bone. But after that the work begins. I hope that it will sort me out. Physio is the next step. Quote
James B Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I can come up on Saturday if you need me to. You'll need to organise everything (the valeting, insurance for me to drive etc) but happy to help. PM me to let me know. Quote
sidekickdmr Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Sorry I Cant help but just wanted to say I wish you a speedy recovery! Have you considered a mobile valeter/detailer? They will probs have jump leads on them too! (I used to when I did it as you gotlots of cars coming out of storage etc) Quote
AndWood Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Mark as I said before if you need anything drop me or Colin a PM and one of us will be round, we are both only about 5 minutes from your gaff. If Colin has not sorted you out I can pop round tonight Quote
martinmac Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I am sure that with the combined knowledge and support a mini meet at Sparky could be good fun. A nice detailing meet I really hope you get sorted soon Sparky. Best of luck mate. Quote
sally Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Guys, Just wanted to say that i am really impressed so many people have offered to help, What great team spirit!!!! Most people wont offer ten minutes of their time to help a stranger and i think its great so many people here were willing to help a fellow member. I only hope that if you guys ever need a hand, someone will help you. Quote
HaydnH Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I live 7 miles away (Surbiton) but I'm working until Monday next week (18th?). If it's not sorted by then I can come up on Mon-Weds and sort it. I'll send you a PM. Quote
sparky370z Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 Guys, Just wanted to say that i am really impressed so many people have offered to help, What great team spirit!!!! Most people wont offer ten minutes of their time to help a stranger and i think its great so many people here were willing to help a fellow member. I only hope that if you guys ever need a hand, someone will help you. This is exactly why I love this site. Everyone is so good. I love it. I'll ring Colin and see if he can come round tomorrow. But I will defo take one of you VERY kind people up on these offers. thanks so much guys. Quote
HaydnH Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 What was wondering is........ Would one of u very kind people come and sort me out? I have jump leads and loads of biscuits and tea. I know I've offered already, but could I make sure I know what you're talking about - previously when someone's asked me to "sort em out" it hasn't involved spark leads! (Well ok, maybe once, but she was weird!)... I don't want to get a *shock* when I get there! On a serious note, you may want to discuss insurance (and worst case scenarios) with whoever the lucky volunteer is - it'd be gutting for both parties if something happened during the trip to the valet place. It may even be worth asking your insurance to add them to your policy fully comp for the day - the insurance company may do it for free considering the circumstances. Quote
dyla350z Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I live 3 miles away & have heavy duty leads,pm me if you still need help,Garry. Quote
andlid Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 hope you get better soon! After the wash and boosted start hook one of these up to the battery: and get one of these to cover the car up with: Quote
dyla350z Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Also got a heavy duty fast/trickle charger& a nissan car cover that i wont need till late november,most people ins will only cover them third party,i dont mind with a bit of help from other's giving it a basic clean at yours,like i said pm me if needed,garry. Quote
sparky370z Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 Thankyou everyone so much. Everyone has been so kind. Colin has made my day and said he will come round tomorrow and give her a once over. If anyone wants to pop over and have a cup of tea and biscuits they are more than welcome. I won't be going anywhere. LOL. Once again thankyou all so much Quote
Darren-B Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Hey Sparky Sorry to hear of your unfortunate health situation, I like many others wish you the best for a speedy recovery & hope you can get back in your zed as soon as. If I was up on my feet myself I would have come over to give your zed a once over. All the best GWS Quote
H5 Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I hear Colin has done his deed, hope he hasn't swirled it too much! Only joking, top marks to those helping out. Fingers crossed with the health situation Quote
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