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Unfortunately guys, on doctors orders, I'm going to have to pull out.

Long story short but have been seeing docs for a heart issue for a couple of years. Went back after Christmas as there had been a resurgence in its occurance. Tuesday night saw it step up several levbels and me carted off to hospital in the back of an ambulance......

I've now a number of tests to have. Ecocardiogram, thyroid function, treadmill test, more blood tests and at present I'm carrying a portable ECG recorder.....short story is they want me in this country until they've figured it out, or for if something untoward happens....

Its unlikely I'll get any travel insurance whilst its undiagnosed either...........whilst its fuc£ed me off immensely, its probably the lesser of two evils and I've my wife and little girl to think about.....

Sorry guys......

Sorry to hear that mate I hope it all goes well for you . I think that driving the buggy could get you over excited so as a mate I am prepared to look after it for you

Lol, I'm sure you would bud....

I'm still hopeful that they can get to the bottom of it by then so I can go.... If I can't, I might let you take it!

Bloomin `eck ben - thats not good - look after yourself mate   


Can you get a refund on that passport then 

Quote from: Manxrod on January 30, 2015, 10:43:56 PM
I think that driving the buggy could get you over excited so as a mate I am prepared to look after it for you

Manxrod, thats a really generous offer made to Ben, so in order to free up some space in your garage, I`ll happily look after your orange one for you

good news for Jayson, gutted for you Ben lets hope you get sorted in time.

Thanks guys.

Well, hopefully have the ecocardiogram in the next week or two. Have an appointment with the doctor again Friday and can sort the referral to the cardiologist asap as I've got private healthcare with work and can get that sorted as soon as she refers me.....as for the rest of it, not sure. Have a portable ECG machine I've got to carry with me for a week to see if we can catch it....

Keith, yes, massively gutted too. Problem is if I keel over with it, I'm going to be struggling. There's no suggestion at the minute that I might, its just precautionary......

Quote from: Dave DND on January 31, 2015, 04:21:15 PM

Quote from: Manxrod on January 30, 2015, 10:43:56 PM
I think that driving the buggy could get you over excited so as a mate I am prepared to look after it for you

Manxrod, thats a really generous offer made to Ben, so in order to free up some space in your garage, I`ll happily look after your orange one for you

There's so much love on here I can feel my self welling up.

Quote from: ben_w on January 31, 2015, 05:43:08 PM
Thanks guys.

Well, hopefully have the ecocardiogram in the next week or two. Have an appointment with the doctor again Friday and can sort the referral to the cardiologist asap as I've got private healthcare with work and can get that sorted as soon as she refers me.....as for the rest of it, not sure. Have a portable ECG machine I've got to carry with me for a week to see if we can catch it....

Keith, yes, massively gutted too. Problem is if I keel over with it, I'm going to be struggling. There's no suggestion at the minute that I might, its just precautionary......

Gutted for you Ben, but health comes first.
I still havent seen your buggy since its been on the road 

With just over a month to go before our epic road trip . . . .

For any newbies reading, you are all most welcome to join us in what is undeniably the largest gathering of Beach Buggies in Europe for 2015.

However, I`m not sure what space will be left  (if any) on the Harwich / Holland Ferry, and the most sensible option at this late date would be to use the Channel Tunnel or the Dover / Calais sailings.

And on that note, if anyone has already planned to go across that route, or is already nearby on the other side in Europe, please get in touch with us asap so that we can put another group of you together for a convoy

Cannot wait   

Dunno if there is any space left on the ferry. Or if booked places are transferable.

But if anyone is after a single inside cabin, maybe we can sort something out...

T shirts and hats ordered so prices are shirts £5.70 each hats are £3.99 each

So either paypal khjvet@fsmail.net as a friend,gift whatever to save me paying the costs or cash at the kit car show where I will dish out as many possible. Can post if required but that will cost extra or catch up on route to belgium for the few that may be left.

I`ll give you cash at Stoneleigh then Keith, as my paypal account is a business one and tends to alert them to "fees"

I'll PayPal you, and pick them up at ibw if that's ok?