Mark@Abbey m/s Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Sorry to fetch up an old thread folks but a few days short of 8 mths from the date Of my bike accident I thought it was maybe time to tell fellow Skyline enthusiasts where I am in my recovery particularly as I have heard rumours of my permanent retirement! I suffered a fractured skull,fractured neck as well as several contusions/bleeds to my brain in a relatively low speed accident. I was lucky in that my son was following me and with the help of a passing fireman saved me from choking on my vommit and swallowing my tongue.... When the air ambulance arrived I was quickly diagnosed as having Traumatic Brain Injury and luckily for me was placed in an induced coma very quickly. This coupled with not having to have any intrusive surgery has unboutable allowed a remarkable recovery! So at this stage of my recovery I am back at work mostly assembling engines and general duties and have been allowed to drive again and therefore to sample the thrill of these wonderful cars which I have been sampling for 24yrs! I still like to talk to fellow petrol heads and some of the best therapy I have had is just that! So please drop in for a cuppa and a chat...I will be so pleased to. see you! Tony Gillam Edited March 30, 2014 by Mark@Abbey m/s 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 You were looking good a couple of weeks ago when I saw you briefly, that's a pretty impressive recovery Tony, glad to hear you're back where you belong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Great news Tony, very glad to hear that you are well on the way to quite a remarkable recovery. All the best. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Great news Tony. Sounds like you're doing very well now! I need to come and see you guys properly. Been a while now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Great recovery tony and you were looking very healthy when I popped in a few weeks back with Rosie. Enjoyed the chat and wish you all the best in getting back to 100%, and like I said back then it's events like this that make you realise what's important in life - family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hello Tony, I am delighted you are progressing so well and look forward to seeing you again soon. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Neil was that you in Reigate on Ssturday afternoon, with a red and orange GT86 around you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Wow...good spot...it was. Were you in one of the GT86s or an innocent bystander? One of them sounded pretty tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Glad to see your back doing what you love and do best in the engine build room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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