Heres to Fab..

[Vengeance]

Get better dude! You got the strength dude!

[The Killing Joke]

Get better soon!!!

[gOOCH]

damn i just watched a video in bio about antibiotic resistant bacteria
hope you get better fab

[SKULLCRUSHER]

I have no further update from Dave's brother as to the status of his health, what hospital he is in and how long his stay in the hospital is going to be. I will update everyone if I get a reply from Stephen.

I'm sure I can speak for everyone in saying Get well soon Fabby, TNR needs you around so get better real fast brother.

If anyone else hears or receives an update, please post it so we know how Fab is doing and perhaps we can organize a TNR visit and get well gift for Fabby.

[FLeX]

Get well, Get well soon we wish you to get well... Get well, get well soon we wish you to get well.

[mfkr]

Get Well Fab. You have all of our support here.

[Landspeed]

Get Well Soon Dave

[Rez Prophet]

Get well soon fabby

[SKULLCRUSHER]

I checked out three hospitals today and he was not registered as being in any of them. Hopefully he is not registered as Fabulous Disaster...

Anyway, no word back from his brother... hopefully we will hear more soon. I will keep you posted.

[aftersh0ck]

Get well soon Fabulous :)

[ORION]

Get better and get back here fab :)

[RANDOM H3RO]

Serious, damn man, you get well, and get well soon.

[7900gs]

i don't know him at all much, but hope him well too. u guys show awesome support.

[Xzinum]

damn i just watched a video in bio about antibiotic resistant bacteria
hope you get better fab

Yea, it's serious stuff. We've had several cases here at work in the past few months. We ran out of isolation rooms a week ago.


Get well, Get well soon we wish you to get well... Get well, get well soon we wish you to get well.

could'nt of said it better myself.



Anyone know the nature of the infection? Like what bacteria he is battling? I didn't think Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus posed a problem to young adults.

[SCHMAT]

Hope oyu get better Fabby!

[LaNgEr]

Get well soon Fab!

[WiseGuy]

yea come on dude... we all miss ya...

[TheGreenBastard]

Get well brother

[SKULLCRUSHER]

OK, here is the latest on Fabby from his brother Stephen:

Hey Gerry
Sure I think he'd love some visitor's to kick the boredom. It's been a very frightening week although he appears to be recovering well. He is now out of ICU and into a regular room. I think he is going to be there at least another week if not more and I will let him fill you in on the details. He is at Henderson Hospital.
Thanks for getting the word out to the guy's, I know he's a little lost without his computer.

Thank's again
Stephen


Guy's, Winston mentioned that perhaps we can rally a few of us together and go for a Fabby visit next Sunday. Any of you in or around the Hamilton area (or further away if you want to make the trek) are welcome to join us for Lunch and then over to see Dave.

I would also like to see if we can put some funds together and buy him something special as a get well soon gift. Any suggestions would be appreciated, along with your donation.

[WiseGuy]

Thanks for the update, but sadly i cant make it to the outing. Throw in a good word for me, or possibly if one of you could fart in his room on my behalf that woudl be nice.

[manofphat]

I'll be taking the train down from Kingston if there aren't any rides available. For a gift, I think something from ThinkGeek would be wicked but I don't think we'll be able to receive it in time :(

[Timberly]

anythign he needs for his comp we could get him as a gift?

[manofphat]

a smaller monitor stand lol

[Crayola]

a big black dildo perhaps?

[Timberly]

dont forget the can of axe....

[RANDOM H3RO]

I'm suppose to work sunday but I'm gonna see if I can get the day off to go see him.
I'll let ya know winston if I'm going on tuesday.

As a tribute to Fabby's absense I'm sporting this tag till he comes back.

|.Ғаß.| (Doesn't show but copy 'n paste it in game if you want)

[SKULLCRUSHER]

I just got off the phone with Dave - Fab in the hospital. I have to tell ya that Dave is one lucky guy. The Bacterial Infection he got was apparently one in a million, and he is lucky to be alive.

They had to cut the infected part out and are leaving the wound open to make sure it heals and make sure the infection does not come back. He could be out of commission for 6 months to a year, and in hospital for months !!

He was really happy to hear me call and really needs some words of encouragement and hope. For those of you who are close(er) to him, I can provide you with his room phone number if you want to give him a shout. I'm sure he would appreciate the call.

Next Sunday Winston and a few of us will be gathering in Hamilton for Lunch and a visit to see Fab. If you want to come and you need a lift, post it here and I'm sure someone can accommodate you.

Lastly, if you feel you can donate a few dollars to help get Dave a nice get well soon gift, send your PayPal payment to admin@northernresistance.com and be sure to say its for Fabby's get well gift in the message section of the payment. Depending on the donation total, I will match it if we don't have enough for something SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTT.

Thanks in advance for your support. We wish Dave a speedy recovery - be sure to think of him in your prayers at night (for those of you who say them).

Cheers

[WiseGuy]

shiiit. we should take the donations and drop it on a cheap laptop so he can be in touch with the rest of the community from his bed in teh hospital. I'm going to see if i can open up my wallet and donate a few in his name.

[manofphat]

I was thinking that we could meet up in Toronto and then car pool to Hamilton?


we should take the donations and drop it on a cheap laptop so he can be in touch with the rest of the community from his bed in teh hospital

I thought about that too. I asked him and they don't have internet access or anything of the type in his room

[mfkr]

Hmm...I'm supposed to work until 3 on sunday but may be able to get off early. If not, i'll donate some cash thursday when i finally get a pay check that doesn't need to pay off some sort of debt.
Count me in for a 20 spot at least.

[RANDOM H3RO]

I just got off the phone with Dave - Fab in the hospital. I have to tell ya that Dave is one lucky guy. The Bacterial Infection he got was apparently one in a million, and he is lucky to be alive.

They had to cut the infected part out and are leaving the wound open to make sure it heals and make sure the infection does not come back. He could be out of commission for 6 months to a year, and in hospital for months !!

He was really happy to hear me call and really needs some words of encouragement and hope. For those of you who are close(er) to him, I can provide you with his room phone number if you want to give him a shout. I'm sure he would appreciate the call.

Next Sunday Winston and a few of us will be gathering in Hamilton for Lunch and a visit to see Fab. If you want to come and you need a lift, post it here and I'm sure someone can accommodate you.

Lastly, if you feel you can donate a few dollars to help get Dave a nice get well soon gift, send your PayPal payment to admin@northernresistance.com and be sure to say its for Fabby's get well gift in the message section of the payment. Depending on the donation total, I will match it if we don't have enough for something SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTT.

Thanks in advance for your support. We wish Dave a speedy recovery - be sure to think of him in your prayers at night (for those of you who say them).

Cheers

Gerry you know my situation, I'm sure I could put up a good ammount of money when I get there, just gotta wait for the bank to clear everything by friday.

Make sure that everyone rocks a TNR shirt on sunday. I'll be in touch with my work tomorrow and I'm sure my boss won't mind (infact considering the situation I'm not asking for the time off I'm pretty much demanding it I've covered enough shifts for them.) if I take the day off or something, both managers are cool like that so I doubt they'll give me much trouble.

My car can seat 3 not including me for a car pool.

BTW that box is a funky letter F, just get at me on MSN or spot either Gerry or myself ingame and copy it.....

I'm using it to replace the nrm tag for the next little while.

[ORION]

I thought about that too. I asked him and they don't have internet access or anything of the type in his room

Not even a handy dandy hack-able wireless connection?

And I'd love to go, but there is one issue and that's getting even from Barrie to Toronto, let alone Hamilton. I don't drive, so means is usually my issue with these types of events.

[Cleavage Monkey]

I think I can make it. I know I am not a usual LAN goer or anything but I have met Dave before. Besides I think a pretty face would cheer him up :) (and a nice set)

[manofphat]

I called Dave. He wanted me to tell everyone that he says hi and sorry that he can't reply to the thread

[SKULLCRUSHER]

Alright people, here is the deal.

We are arranging a visit to see Dave in Hospital next Sunday. Depending on your location and weekend plans, we will rendezvous at Armadillo's on Front Street - directly across from 151 Front Street (you know, where our Co-Location provider is) for lunch at 11:45am.

From there we will car pool to Hamilton for a visit with Dave, then car pool it back to Front Street.

We are planning on buying Dave a sweeeeet get well soon gift. The price is steep for the time we have to get the donations - approximately 325 to 350 in total. I wont say what it is because if someone manages to get Dave access to a computer or something he will see this. Trust us, its is a sweet gift. If you want to know specifics, contact me via MSN, im always online.

Parking is available all around Armadillos in Toronto, so this shouldn't be a problem for anyone - its pay parking though.

Please post if your coming so we can try to make sure we are all seated together.

If you are going to donate to the cause, please do so as early as possible so we can bring the gift with us. If you have any questions, please ask.

[Cleavage Monkey]

I will be coming for lunch and the visit to the hospital; however, I will be leaving directly from Hamilton to come back home. I can take someone to the hospital (for company) but they would need to hitch a ride back to Front st. with someone who is returning there.

[silence]

Not even a handy dandy hack-able wireless connection?

And I'd love to go, but there is one issue and that's getting even from Barrie to Toronto, let alone Hamilton. I don't drive, so means is usually my issue with these types of events.

my cousin was stuck in the hospital for a while... they didnt allow computers, wireless access or anything to that effect in her room.... hopefully fab is luckier

[SCHMAT]

hey guys maybe we can make a tag for the end of our names for fabby to show our support??

[SKULLCRUSHER]

We already have that compliments of Random Hero. I think its in this thread earlier or another one.

[RANDOM H3RO]

Yup, the first part of the tag doesn't work but if you just wanna do |.Fаß.| then when you're in game with either Skully or myself just switch over the F to the fancy one....it didn't display on here unfortunately.

[gOOCH]

ya know id totally donate if there was a big donate here button

[WiseGuy]

ya know id totally donate if there was a big donate here button

wish granted?

[lefty]

oh wow...

thats rough news.

get well soon fab, hope to see you posting back here asap.

[Zimba]

sorry to hear the bad news, if you guys go see him tell him zimba says get better

[SCHMAT]

sam here cause i wont make it so tell hiim to get better soon!!!!1 from schmaty boy!

[SKULLCRUSHER]

ya know id totally donate if there was a big donate here button

For some reason Chris I think if there was a big donate button on the site you still wouldn't. Perhaps it would be better to simply say you don't have the funds (or cant budget the donation at this time).

[gOOCH]

i was actually serious, i have 13.25, but if you feel that way about me donating maybe i wont in the future

[Gush Crusher]

I hope you get better Dave. With a handle like "Fabulous Disaster", how can the gods not smile down on him!

[SKULLCRUSHER]

If you need that much direction and ease to make a simple donation, its not worth Winston's time or effort. Dont worry about it Chris, the rest of us will make this happen. Go buy a happy meal.

[NIS3R]

wow i miss so much with no tiome to read the forum! :S this sux fab sry 2 hear bout it! thx mano for msgin me and trow in 20 of my $$$$$ in to this plz! ill see if i can make it, wall papers probably pealling form the gas though! :S :P

[SharpShooter]

Sorry to hear about the bad news there Fab, Hope you get better soon.

[gOOCH]

gerry the first post was meant as a suggestion that a button might be for effective for getting donations, just like every other time there has been donations, even wises haircut, and making a button is probably only a matter of copying code

[SKULLCRUSHER]

We realize that many people will be unable to join us to visit Dave on Sunday or donate to his get well soon. Therefore, we came up with an idea that at least allows everyone to write their comments online to Dave, which we will print out and bring with us on Sunday.

Please, take a few moments and visit the link below and add your comments to the petition; im sure Dave will appreciate the gesture.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/FabulousDisaster/index.html

[SharpShooter]

He has a point I was just about to donate $10 to the fund and then another $15 for the month for the SiD server but I can't find the donate button anymore..... I dunno if I am blind or what but I can't find it.

[manofphat]

I've added a donation button.

[mac10]

Get well soon fabby, may you own me later.

Foldiegrok

[Keegan]

Don't let the hospital run out of healthpacks. Wait for that regen, hopefully you'll respawn soon.

I'm cheerin for ya.

[Doolittlesgurl]

so has this very expensive gift been decided or is it still up in the air as to what u guys are giving him?

[manofphat]

Oh it's been decided. But we don't want to say it yet incase someone tells him lol

[RANDOM H3RO]

Good to see people posting up, starting to think we got a community here....so who's coming so far?

[The Killing Joke]

I would love to go, however, we have my 6 year old Son's Surprise Birthday Party scheduled... Whoever does go, please send Dave my apologies for not making it, and let him know whatever he has/had was NOT caused by my cooking at the LAN! ;)

[Cleavage Monkey]

Good to see people posting up, starting to think we got a community here....so who's coming so far?
I am still planning on coming. I just need final plans as far as exact address of lunch, times etc.

[SKULLCRUSHER]

146 Front W, Toronto ON, M5J1G2

http://www.toronto.com/restaurants/listing/000-212-892#mapAnchor

[mfkr]

What time we all meeting at?

[silence]

i wasnt able to book it off so i doubt im going to be able to go :(

i realize i dont know fab very well @ all but i still send him my best wishes and hope he gets better ASAP!

[Mike-KT]

I'd love to go, but why aren't we meeting for lunch near the hospital?

I'll have trouble getting to downtown T.O., but hamilton I can do.

[Homelessjay]

hi i'm just starting this posting thingy on this site

i'm good friends with Keeganthefox and Folderal Grok in real life i was in class the other day and i heard the terrible news that someone from this site has gone to the hospital.

that is terrible to hear i just wanted to let him know i'm here to help i will be giving 35 dollars when i get home today

i hope this helps

please when you go to see him tell him to get better and take it easy

thanks,

~HomelessJay~

[Cleavage Monkey]

I'd love to go, but why aren't we meeting for lunch near the hospital?

I'll have trouble getting to downtown T.O., but hamilton I can do.

I can always get you if you need a ride to Toronto. I am coming from London and plan to go for lunch. I will then head back this way from Hamilton after the visit.

[gremwood]

Get well soon! Tell those mini-men to pwn the infection. :D

[SKULLCRUSHER]

Originally KT we figured that Toronto would be a 'hub' of sorts for a few people to carpool from and therefore those that were going to carpool could grab lunch prior to going to see Fab. And the server is across the street so we could look through the window and wave at it.. lol

[RANDOM H3RO]

What time we all meeting at?


Mano told me about 11-11:30 am is the time.
I assume Mano, Gerry, and I will be the first to arrive as Mano and I are leaving Kingston around 8ish and I don't know what traffic will be like.

[SKULLCRUSHER]

I have some additional good news regarding Dave. Here is a message that I received from Dave's brother today, which is totally unexpected as he was anticipating being in hospital for a long time. We will have to contact Dave tomorrow or Saturday to see what the prognosis is and adjust our plans accordingly.

Gerry,
Some great news! Just to keep you up to date, young Verile Dave is recovering faster than expected. I recently got off the phone with him and he received his stitches this afternoon, Doctors say if everything goes as planned they will let him loose in 48 hrs. Woo hoo!!!

Make sure you call in advance if a plan is still in the making for a visit. Dave said if he gets out before Sunday everyone is welcome at his apartment in Stoney Creek.
Nice to see all the get well wishes on his online card, Dave is very lucky to have such good friends as yourself and the crew at TNR.
If I find anything more out I will surely keep you posted.

Stephen

[Mike-KT]

lol Gerry we're such nerds

Lemme check with my family to see if I can steal the car for Sunday

[RANDOM H3RO]

TNR is a family of supportive nerds, call us geeky but we'll pwn you and yours any day of the week.

[mfkr]

Shitty I work until 3 on sunday and have no way of getting off. Any of you up for dinner and drinks on the way back east? lol....If any of you are still in hamilton past three, i may make way out there.

[Cleavage Monkey]

Well I think we should all still go for a visit to his place if he is out of the hospital. Is that the plan?

[mac10]

Guys I would like to donate, but I just dont have a paypal, or Credit Card.

Is there a way I can mail the money in? If so please let me know.

I am unemployed working like once a week, not even. so I will probably only beable to donate 10-20$

and I know you guys have the money already, I dont know what you are getting him, but you could use my money for accessories or an upgrade?

EDIT: just PM me...

[SKULLCRUSHER]

If you have not signed the online card created for Fabulous Disaster - Dave Bradshaw, please do so by the end of the day tomorrow - oh hell, do it now before you forget. We will be printing this off and putting it inside a card for delivery on Sunday with his get well gift. It would be nice to see everyone sign it.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/FabulousDisaster/signatures-1.html

[pig]

I just heard,

I hope Fabulous pulls through like a trooper!

i knew this little community would come through for a guy like dave, im proud of everyone haha and Dave himself!

Hope ya feel better buddy!

[SKULLCRUSHER]

Here is another update:

I spoke to Fab in hospital just moments ago. He confirmed that he should be released from Hospital Sunday by around noon. However the time is not set in concrete, so I will be phoning him again tomorrow at 11am to try and firm up a time for our visit.

I figure by the time we have lunch in TO then drive to Stoney Creek to see him, it should be around 2:30 ish.

For those coming to Toronto to meet / carpool for lunch, lets meet at 11:30 to start an early lunch. Then afterwards we will leave to go see him, and by that time he should be home from the Hospital if all goes as planned.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to PM either myself or Winston.
Dave is really appreciative of the support he has received from TNR. Well done people.

[Fabulous D]

Hey guys!

Wow, where to begin.... thank-you all sooo much for your support! Its been a really tough 2 weeks and hearing about your wishes online and even recieving calls from the likes of Gerry, Winston, Mike & Mark Niser, and Adam Calamity Gundam really really helped pull me out of the dumps!

What happened??

Well , the last week in may say about Tuesday i got a small pimple on my pubic area (yeah gross i know but whatever lol). During the week it became kinda sore as i lean up against a railing to install roof racks all day for 10 hour shifts at the ford plant so it was rubbing against it. needless to say i got pissed and tried to pop it in a stall during one break. By that friday i had flu symptoms sooo bad i had to call in sick friday night and miss my nephews birthday on the saturday. By this time the light red sorness around the pimple had expanded about 6 inches wide just above my jonston.

1230am that Saturday night i was totally delerious... vomiting sweating couldnt sleep, advil and cold and flu tonics such as neocitron did nothing. I called my ex for a ride to the hospital cause i couldnt even drive i was so ill but there was no answer. i ended up calling 911. both fire and ambulance came and their final comment before taking me to emerge was " Sir? you have the flu... you want to go to the hospital for the flu?" I knew something wasn't right and said yes.

In emergency i sat in a wheelchair sweating bullets barley able to lift my head but i could clearly hear the female abulance driver and the emergency receptionist joking that my "lower pimple" was probably an std. (a meeting betwee me and the ambulance review board is still pending). The emergency room doctor took a look at the sore area and and ordered x-rays which imediatley showed the sevarity of the infection (as fas as i understand you can see small gas bubbles in the skin). I was hooked up to 4 bags of saline solution because of severe dehydration and shipped imediatly to the O.R. Last i remember they were jamming a hose down my throat for breathing incase they had to take me in to remove more later.

They kept me in icu for 3 days. i only remember from wed on waking up in the hospitals Oncology wing in a semi private room. They had pumped me so full of morphine the last few days i was really screwd up. I was hooked up to cathiter and fed a steady stream of inervenous antibiotics. The wound had to be left open for the last week and a half to be sure that any and all signs of the infection were gone. They removed a stretch about 12-16 inches wide and 2-3 inches deep. It had to be packed with bandages and taped up twice a day with a group of 5 doctors stoping in from time to time ripping it off and jamming thier fingers into it to check its progress.

I continually asked when i could be stiched as i was becomming increasingly uncomfortable and depressed. They were always tight lipped and wouldnt tip thier hand. I was terrified that it might come back or jump to my bloodstream which im not even sure is possible... Last Teusday they were so impressed with the healing that the booked me to be stiched up thursday and i was just released today!!! Im still very soar and have a hole the size of two loonies and a half an inch deep that was too wide to close that will have to heal on its own. Sooo i'll still have to have a nurse visit me every day for the next two 3 weeks to bandage that for me. Staples and stitches are expected to come out in two weeks....

All in all i count myself lucky... left any longer it could have gotten to my liver or kindneys and even taken my legs.

I want to thank everyone at TNR for your support and being there for me.... you'lll never know how much it help pull me through on those nights were i felt i was in prison/my own personal hell.

A special thanks to Winston, Gerry, Kathy and Phill for making the trip up to see me today and especially to everyone who donated to get me a sony PSP and grand theft auto (which i havent tried yet) thats so over the top and totally not necessary guys thanks sooo much!!!

Calamity Gundam $20.00
manofphat $35.00
SKULLCRUSHER $100.00
Cleavage Monkey $15.00
NIS3R's Dad $20.00
The gOOCH $13.25
EyeMaster $30.00
Chris $20.00
The Killing Joke $20.00
robocop $26.76
Sharpshooter $15.00
> YOU GUYS ARE TOO MUCH !!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!

I'll talk to you all more as i get up the energy to stay online a little longer... cheers!

[ORION]

Note to self: don't pop pimples in Ford plant stalls.
Good to hear you're getting back into the action there Fab. :)

[Cleavage Monkey]

lol Orion.
I was really great to see you again Dave. I'm so glad that you are healing up so quickly and to see you in such good spirits today :)

[jefftheworld]

All in all i count myself lucky... left any longer it could have gotten to my liver or kindneys and even taken my legs.

If it was that close to my crotch I wouldn't be worried about losing my legs. You're a very lucky guy.


Anyway, hope you get better soon.

[Mike-KT]

Sorry I couldn't make it to see you Dave, but I'm glad to hear you're out on your own and feeling better.

Say hi to that nurse for us too

[SKULLCRUSHER]

It was good to see you Dave, you really had us worried there at first. Please thank your brother for me for keeping me in the loop on your progress, as it allowed me to fill in the troops.

We are all really happy to see you up and around, although you have some major healing to do, so rest up man. There is plenty of time to get back to this gaming stuff when you are better; we aint goin anywhere.

Cheers

[mfkr]

There is a special nurse on the way for you...

;)

[SCHMAT]

Good to hear your getting better!!!!

[ichiban]

Any that are hypochondriacs should not read this thread...lol. Crazy to think how easy it is to get so very sick like that.... But I am glad to see you are getting better!!!
Make sure the nurse washes those "special" spots thoroughly!!! ;) Maybe she can help you relieve some pressure??? hahahaha

[Sniffles]

glad to hear youre on the road to recovery!

[manofphat]

Make sure the nurse washes those "special" spots thoroughly!!! ;) Maybe she can help you relieve some pressure??? hahahaha

Who ever said the nurse was a girl!? lol

Nice to have you back Dave! Thanks for filling everyone in with the full version of your story so I didn't have to regurgitate my memory (or lack of) from yesterday.

[Landspeed]

Hey fab maybe you'll get this Nurse
http://www.myspace.com/heatherpixie88

[The Soldier]

i think Landspeed has a crush for that rick roll or what ever is name is ;)

[Crayola]

it was nice finally meeting you dave. and btw, we thought we smelled pot on the way out

[manofphat]

lol nice one Nick

[Landspeed]

I've only done the rick roll twice.

Is it my fault you keep falling for it

[gOOCH]

i love that song now, i like when someone can post a link for me

[SharpShooter]

Where are the pics from your trip!!!

[Cleavage Monkey]

I think Gerry only took one of Phil and Winston at lunch.

[The Soldier]

Is it my fault you keep falling for it



I'm the new guy and i get curious. so yeah:P

[The Killing Joke]

Edited for truth:


I think Gerry only took one from Phil and Winston at lunch! Eww...

Nobody is safe!

:))

[SKULLCRUSHER]

Hmmm, this thread has hit a new direction I see.

[NIS3R]

lol well good thing the bad speller is here 2 get it back on track! :P

OMFG FAB! :D

sorry we couldnt visit you we will deff drop by some time and i will pwnt you at GTA! :D

hope you are still doing good! :D

and GROAN AT MANO: only you would think it even posible in any way ever let the thought enter your mind that the nurse is a dude! :P

[manofphat]

Well I'm just saying that nurses aren't necessarily girls!