Bull Bar Cowboy Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I have stayed out of this thread for good reason ……………. I been there, seen the video and had the tea shirt when my daughters husband was injured during a hit ‘n’ run incident. My feelings right now are for the Hammond family and what they are going through. Richard will be comatose and on life support as the doctors try to control the brain swelling and fluid retention …………. the family will be at his bedside watching the ventilator and life support systems not knowing whether permanent damage has been done ……….think real hard about it The first 24 hours is critical……. that seems to have passed without incident…….. the next 48 hours is also terrifyingly difficult ……………… I got a call at 2:00am telling me they needed to operate to release the swelling pressure ……….. success could not be guaranteed …….. at 4:00am I was at the hospital when the surgeon gave me the thumbs up………they removed the front lobe of his brain as it was dead tissue…… I wouldn’t wish those 2 hours on anybody ………. Fortunately the lad survived (he is also called Richard) …….. the only side effects being a slightly different personality and total loss of smell ……… but the road to recovery was a hard fought up hill battle. Lets have a bit of respect………. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 What baldy says ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 If anyone wishes to Defend their choice of vehicle their right to say what they want, their right to eat carrots or drive tractors Do it Via PM not here or the crud will be removed. as the majority here are not interested in daft tit for tat jibes at each other. All totally non related posts are now in the off topic graveyard thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGUE TROOPER Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Donate here -> http://www.justgiving.com/PHRichardHammond...1#donationtable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Latest news is that he is out of intensive care, and has managed to hold a conversation with his co-presenter. Must be a good sign surely?? Video clip. http://news.bbc.co.uk/# Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 i hadnt heard the rumour someone else was ment to drive. id be surprised at that tbh, considering the story i heard was on hamster has a MSA comp licence so was the only one who'd be allowed to drive that toy. i didnt like the bloke much on the show, but that doesnt mean i hope he makes it. nice to see a real petrol head on tv even if he had no taste in shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I've just heard news Richard has left hospital which is superb news! Edited to add: apparently he's left to be transfered to annother hospital (assume one closer to home). Still, if he can travel its great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thats quick I bet the doggy shirt producers are relieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 The only reason I pay my TV licence... but thats another topic altogether! Taken at 7 Sisters last weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8CAMEL Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5388296.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 The only reason I pay my TV licence... but thats another topic altogether! Taken at 7 Sisters last weekend. Nice gesture, Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I think now would be a good time to mention that we sent the following card to Richard last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I think now would be a good time to mention that we sent the following card to Richard last week That was a nice gesture. Now why didn't I think of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 That was a nice gesture. Now why didn't I think of that I think the answer's in the question ........................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Well done with the card although I'm sure one of the MM boys will pipe up about how an electric winch isn't speedy I we've now sent off a card using the photo we took at the weekend. By the sounds of it, Richard's been very lucky indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 On the news today - transferred to hospital in Bristol and he was able to walk off the plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I went past the hospital where he has been taken in bristol earlier, plenty of press outside and a couple of security guards keeping everyone away. I might pop down later and give the V8 a boot full right outside, that should cheer the hamster up, I know it does me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathtub Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 On the news today - transferred to hospital in Bristol and he was able to walk off the plane Was it a Jet plane ????? What has Richard Hammond & Gary Glitter got in common???? Both have **** on there helmet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Looks like that guy who promised £50,000 to the air ambulance fund turned out to be a joker - or tosser as we say round these parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 I think now would be a good time to mention that we sent the following card to Richard last week And made a donation to the Air ambulance collection. PS who's the fat bloke in the background of that Pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Anyone know how the hamster is? I have not heard any news at all since he was transferred to Bristol - I guess that no news is good news... Is he still in hospital? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Nowt new on Wikipedia But they've started filming Top Gear bits that don't involve Hamster Top Gear's website is tracking his progress Looks like he's walking about on his own here: BBC News as of 28th September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 All I found o Google news was that the BBC are planning to show footage leading up-to the crash. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 apparently top gear are gonna do a whole programme on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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