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MickyD · May 9th, 2005, 01:11 PM

Just wanted to post a MASSIVE thanks out to Terry (Eltel)

I had another episode like at the start of the year last thursday (i.e. blacking out), only this time I was driving to work when it happened, luckily I was stopped at the lights. I got taken away to hospital, and the police moved the car to the side of the road. While I was in hospital and still fairly out to it I was lying there worrying about the car sitting next to the side of the road (no-one said I was in a rational state of mind..), when who should stick his head in but Terry, who was visiting his father in the next bed. I mentioned the car sitting by the side of the road to him, and he arranged to go home, get his son, come back, and bring my car to the hospital so it wasn't sitting by the side of Nepean highway.

So a BIG thanks goes out to Terry, I owe you a huge one, that was a wonderful thing for you to do, ESPECIALLY when your Dad was sick as well, I felt really bad later when thinking about that, hope he gets better soon.

Michael.

poki · May 9th, 2005, 01:25 PM

OMG Micky thats pretty damn frightening - glad you were not moving at the time. This MINI thing is great - I saw a glimpse of that in Byron with my little incident. Real MINI owners are fantastic people who seem more than happy to drop everything to help a fellow MINI driver in need.

Get well soon matey

Massive props to Terry for coming to your aid.

minigolf · May 9th, 2005, 01:30 PM

Nice story Micky, well, the ending at least. I hope the start to it sorts itself out quickly for you.

aussiesupermini · May 9th, 2005, 01:32 PM

Hoping your feeling much better soon and what a great guy Terry is, and yes i agree with Kerrie, we r a very loyal bunch. Glad the mini is fine too and u dont have to stress about it, one less thing to worry about.

Your a legend Terry,

Cheers

Ann

p.s get well soon

ScottyB · May 9th, 2005, 01:48 PM

wow, glad to hear you werent on the move when it happened Micky... get well soon mate

Good on ya Terry for rescuing a stranded MINI

Todd! · May 9th, 2005, 02:03 PM

Geez Micky... I hope you are back to your best soon.

Great effort Terry! Great to see MINI mateship strong and well!

I take it you are off the road for a while?

MickyD · May 10th, 2005, 03:34 AM

yeah, no driving for the moment (again...)
It's pretty much been determined what it is, now they've just gotta work out how to treat it.

TeeBee7 · May 10th, 2005, 04:20 AM

I sure hope you get back in the driving seat soon Micky, what a bloody scary thing to happen

. Good on Terry for being there and putting your mind at ease, it's nice to be part of such a great bunch of people.

TOM

Stumpmeister · May 10th, 2005, 04:52 AM

Oh man - heavy news Micky.

I hope they can find that answer to treating the problem asap - to be denied driving the Mini... It's unthinkable!

But as you said mate it was very fortunate that you were stationary at the time. And as everyone else has said HUGE dues to Terry for helping out. It is moments like those that without this forum would never occur, sure we can be mouthy little so and so's occaisionally but gestures like this by far and away shine out as being an excellent indication of what this MINI2 community is made of.

A big get well to MickyD and Terry's Dad.

minigolf · May 10th, 2005, 05:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

yeah, no driving for the moment (again...)
It's pretty much been determined what it is, now they've just gotta work out how to treat it.

All the best Micky. Hope you're back on the road in no time at all.

KGB · May 10th, 2005, 05:31 AM

Micky,

Good luck with the treatment and hope you're back on the road
soon. Terry reconfirmed the fact that he is the true gentleman
we all know him to be. Best wishews to Terry's dad also.

Get well soon.

Mark

Todd! · May 10th, 2005, 06:25 AM

Micky - if your game, maybe I can come up and drive you and your car to a clubMINI event...

I'd be good, I promise.

MickyD · May 10th, 2005, 06:28 AM

I'd probably say yes, except the car wouldn't be insured with you driving it

Todd! · May 10th, 2005, 06:44 AM

fair - it was worth a try

Maybe Ruth can drive us both

minigolf · May 10th, 2005, 06:53 AM

I'll be in Melbourne on 20-22 May, and carless ... let me know if your MINI needs some cobwebs shaken out of it.

I'm 32.

KGB · May 10th, 2005, 07:12 AM

Micky,

Lock it in the garage and swallow the keys....quick.

maryc · May 10th, 2005, 07:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KGB

Micky,

Lock it in the garage and swallow the keys....quick.

Better still, lock it in the neighbours garage, swallow their key and then when Minigolf comes calling... deny all knowledge of any MINI

Good result Micky and hope all tests/results work out for you.

Terry you are a star and I hope your Dad is very proud of what you did for a MINI mate.

M

DEMINI · May 10th, 2005, 07:43 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Micky. And good work Terry for helping save the day.

Smurfn · May 10th, 2005, 11:33 AM

Hope you get sorted out soon Micky

Glad you could get someone to help when you needed it

robbo mcs · May 10th, 2005, 12:01 PM

Hi,

Micky, hope you are better soon, and capable of driving the mini again

Terry, you are a legend

Hope you father gets well soon again too

Cheers

Robbo

May 9th, 2005, 01:11 PM	#1
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	Huge thanks out to Terry (Eltel) Just wanted to post a MASSIVE thanks out to Terry (Eltel) I had another episode like at the start of the year last thursday (i.e. blacking out), only this time I was driving to work when it happened, luckily I was stopped at the lights. I got taken away to hospital, and the police moved the car to the side of the road. While I was in hospital and still fairly out to it I was lying there worrying about the car sitting next to the side of the road (no-one said I was in a rational state of mind..), when who should stick his head in but Terry, who was visiting his father in the next bed. I mentioned the car sitting by the side of the road to him, and he arranged to go home, get his son, come back, and bring my car to the hospital so it wasn't sitting by the side of Nepean highway. So a BIG thanks goes out to Terry, I owe you a huge one, that was a wonderful thing for you to do, ESPECIALLY when your Dad was sick as well, I felt really bad later when thinking about that, hope he gets better soon. Michael. Last edited by MickyD : May 9th, 2005 at 01:32 PM.

May 9th, 2005, 01:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Nice story Micky, well, the ending at least. I hope the start to it sorts itself out quickly for you. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 9th, 2005, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	wow, glad to hear you werent on the move when it happened Micky... get well soon mate Good on ya Terry for rescuing a stranded MINI - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 9th, 2005, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Geez Micky... I hope you are back to your best soon. Great effort Terry! Great to see MINI mateship strong and well! I take it you are off the road for a while? PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 10th, 2005, 05:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD yeah, no driving for the moment (again...) It's pretty much been determined what it is, now they've just gotta work out how to treat it. All the best Micky. Hope you're back on the road in no time at all. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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May 9th, 2005, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	OMG Micky thats pretty damn frightening - glad you were not moving at the time. This MINI thing is great - I saw a glimpse of that in Byron with my little incident. Real MINI owners are fantastic people who seem more than happy to drop everything to help a fellow MINI driver in need. Get well soon matey Massive props to Terry for coming to your aid.

May 9th, 2005, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
aussiesupermini Poker Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chrome City Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 979 Offline	Hoping your feeling much better soon and what a great guy Terry is, and yes i agree with Kerrie, we r a very loyal bunch. Glad the mini is fine too and u dont have to stress about it, one less thing to worry about. Your a legend Terry, Cheers Ann p.s get well soon

May 10th, 2005, 03:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	yeah, no driving for the moment (again...) It's pretty much been determined what it is, now they've just gotta work out how to treat it.

May 10th, 2005, 04:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
TeeBee7 ♥peace&love♥ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Annandale, Sydney Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 1,990 Offline	I sure hope you get back in the driving seat soon Micky, what a bloody scary thing to happen . Good on Terry for being there and putting your mind at ease, it's nice to be part of such a great bunch of people. TOM

May 10th, 2005, 04:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stumpmeister Got Deep(ish) Dish! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIA Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Oh man - heavy news Micky. I hope they can find that answer to treating the problem asap - to be denied driving the Mini... It's unthinkable! But as you said mate it was very fortunate that you were stationary at the time. And as everyone else has said HUGE dues to Terry for helping out. It is moments like those that without this forum would never occur, sure we can be mouthy little so and so's occaisionally but gestures like this by far and away shine out as being an excellent indication of what this MINI2 community is made of. A big get well to MickyD and Terry's Dad.

May 10th, 2005, 05:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 801 Offline	Micky, Good luck with the treatment and hope you're back on the road soon. Terry reconfirmed the fact that he is the true gentleman we all know him to be. Best wishews to Terry's dad also. Get well soon. Mark

May 10th, 2005, 06:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Micky - if your game, maybe I can come up and drive you and your car to a clubMINI event... I'd be good, I promise. PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 10th, 2005, 06:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	I'd probably say yes, except the car wouldn't be insured with you driving it

May 10th, 2005, 06:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	fair - it was worth a try Maybe Ruth can drive us both PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 10th, 2005, 06:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	I'll be in Melbourne on 20-22 May, and carless ... let me know if your MINI needs some cobwebs shaken out of it. I'm 32. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 10th, 2005, 07:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 801 Offline	Micky, Lock it in the garage and swallow the keys....quick.

May 10th, 2005, 07:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
maryc - Little Miss Sunshine - My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 1,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KGB Micky, Lock it in the garage and swallow the keys....quick. Better still, lock it in the neighbours garage, swallow their key and then when Minigolf comes calling... deny all knowledge of any MINI Good result Micky and hope all tests/results work out for you. Terry you are a star and I hope your Dad is very proud of what you did for a MINI mate. M

May 10th, 2005, 07:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
DEMINI DE one and only....... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rosebud Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 114 Offline	Best wishes for a speedy recovery Micky. And good work Terry for helping save the day. Nah,I got nuthin.................

May 10th, 2005, 11:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Hope you get sorted out soon Micky Glad you could get someone to help when you needed it http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 10th, 2005, 12:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Hi, Micky, hope you are better soon, and capable of driving the mini again Terry, you are a legend Hope you father gets well soon again too Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

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