What a difference a week makes...

26-06-2011, 07:10 PM

Well, a lot can happen in a week can't it?

This time last week I was making plans and looking forward to the trackday and so on.

Today I have just got back from seeing my eldest daughter in a critical care ward in Hospital where she is on a ventilator fighting a very serious case of pneumonia in both lungs. She has been there for six days now and is likely to be in there for some time yet.

I expect to be cancelling my booking at the Kirkby House Hotel so if there is anyone who wants a room there (it's just yards from the track entrance) it should be coming up shortly.

J.P., please don't worry about a refund - I know you're probably going to make a loss on this event so just keep it mate.

uksurfer · 26-06-2011, 07:14 PM

Sorry to hear that Jerry, thoughts are with you and hope she pulls through.

If theres anything i can do let me know

martin

J.P · 26-06-2011, 07:16 PM

All the best to your daughter Jerry.

26-06-2011, 08:46 PM

Thanks guys.

26-06-2011, 08:50 PM

Sending loads of positive, healing vibes to MissT. Hope she'll be back to annoying her dad soon.

Having had pneumonia before, I can confirm that ice cream and chocolate are excellent cures, indeed panacea for all ills. Shopping also helps in the mental healing.

Albie · 26-06-2011, 08:53 PM

Thats not a nice thing mate. I hope all is ok for her and you and your family must keep your spirits up for her.
Andy and Caroline

26-06-2011, 09:00 PM

Wishing your daughter a full and speedy recovery MrT.

Have you paid Kirkby lodge or owe them a deposit etc?

26-06-2011, 09:16 PM

I booked a room with a credit card. Tried calling them this evening to cancel but just got a recorded message several times, so have now emailed them. In theory I can cancel the room without penalty up to 5 days before the booking.

26-06-2011, 09:24 PM

Tough to concentrate on anything else when things like that are going on.

Hope things get better soon.

JH

26-06-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryT

I booked a room with a credit card. Tried calling them this evening to cancel but just got a recorded message several times, so have now emailed them. In theory I can cancel the room without penalty up to 5 days before the booking.

I have made alternative arrangements elsewhere and have not have to leave a deposit etc. If you have any trouble getting your funds back let me know and i'll take on your room and get you the cash. You'll need that £55.00 to spend on the girlie when she recovers

26-06-2011, 09:45 PM

Hopefully it won't be a problem, but I'll bear it in mind Steve. You are a proper gent.

Rally · 27-06-2011, 12:13 AM

Hi Jerry, I'm sorry to hear your news and wish you, your family and daughter all the best for a full and fast recovery.

27-06-2011, 12:35 PM

Kirkby house have cancelled my booking OK with no charges, so that means they should have a room available on the night of the 30th for anyone who wants it. I know some of us are already booked in there so it should be sociable!

Our daughter Emma is stable this morning but not improving as hoped for, so we're obviously hoping desperately for some better news in the coming days. Thanks all for your kind thoughts.

Jerry

singletrack · 27-06-2011, 05:23 PM

I am so sorry to hear this Jerry - I hope she starts to improve soon.
Anne x

Gutsy · 27-06-2011, 08:02 PM

Hi Jerry - very sorry to hear your worrying news. It certainly puts life into perspective. Hope your worrying is very soon over and Emma is back on her feet , a happy and healthy young lady.

26-06-2011, 07:10 PM	#1
JerryT Guest Posts: n/a	What a difference a week makes... Well, a lot can happen in a week can't it? This time last week I was making plans and looking forward to the trackday and so on. Today I have just got back from seeing my eldest daughter in a critical care ward in Hospital where she is on a ventilator fighting a very serious case of pneumonia in both lungs. She has been there for six days now and is likely to be in there for some time yet. I expect to be cancelling my booking at the Kirkby House Hotel so if there is anyone who wants a room there (it's just yards from the track entrance) it should be coming up shortly. J.P., please don't worry about a refund - I know you're probably going to make a loss on this event so just keep it mate.

26-06-2011, 07:14 PM	#2
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	Sorry to hear that Jerry, thoughts are with you and hope she pulls through. If theres anything i can do let me know martin __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

26-06-2011, 07:16 PM	#3
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	All the best to your daughter Jerry. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

26-06-2011, 08:53 PM	#6
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Thats not a nice thing mate. I hope all is ok for her and you and your family must keep your spirits up for her. Andy and Caroline __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

27-06-2011, 05:23 PM	#14
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	I am so sorry to hear this Jerry - I hope she starts to improve soon. Anne x __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

26-06-2011, 08:50 PM	#5
Paivi Guest Posts: n/a	Sending loads of positive, healing vibes to MissT. Hope she'll be back to annoying her dad soon. Having had pneumonia before, I can confirm that ice cream and chocolate are excellent cures, indeed panacea for all ills. Shopping also helps in the mental healing.

26-06-2011, 09:00 PM	#7
1100steve Guest Posts: n/a	Wishing your daughter a full and speedy recovery MrT. Have you paid Kirkby lodge or owe them a deposit etc?

26-06-2011, 09:16 PM	#8
JerryT Guest Posts: n/a	I booked a room with a credit card. Tried calling them this evening to cancel but just got a recorded message several times, so have now emailed them. In theory I can cancel the room without penalty up to 5 days before the booking.

26-06-2011, 09:24 PM	#9
john fisherman Guest Posts: n/a	Tough to concentrate on anything else when things like that are going on. Hope things get better soon. JH

26-06-2011, 09:45 PM	#11
JerryT Guest Posts: n/a	Hopefully it won't be a problem, but I'll bear it in mind Steve. You are a proper gent.

27-06-2011, 12:13 AM	#12
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Hi Jerry, I'm sorry to hear your news and wish you, your family and daughter all the best for a full and fast recovery.

27-06-2011, 12:35 PM	#13
JerryT Guest Posts: n/a	Kirkby house have cancelled my booking OK with no charges, so that means they should have a room available on the night of the 30th for anyone who wants it. I know some of us are already booked in there so it should be sociable! Our daughter Emma is stable this morning but not improving as hoped for, so we're obviously hoping desperately for some better news in the coming days. Thanks all for your kind thoughts. Jerry

27-06-2011, 08:02 PM	#15
Gutsy Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastleigh Bike: M800ie Posts: 168	Hi Jerry - very sorry to hear your worrying news. It certainly puts life into perspective. Hope your worrying is very soon over and Emma is back on her feet , a happy and healthy young lady. __________________ Life is not worth living without a Ducati