Hairychested- all the best.

STW shows it's true colours once again.

best of luck to your dad, and I hope you manage to visit with him soon,

He's alive, complains about the neck support being uncomfortable, doesn't want to eat as it's not roast meat, wants to go home and have a beer. I should be really pleased I suppose.
It's tough now but the doctors say it will only get better (my auntie's brother is mates with the Dad's doctor as well as the main nurse so we get the real info instead of the usual bull). They reckon he could leave the hospital in a few days' time, we'll see. Physiotherapy is vital so he might have to stay for a while there.
I've seen the TV footage of the accident's scene, the ambulance crew were spectacularly quick and professional. I wish I could see the accident itself, there seem to be mixed opinions whose fault it was. Yesterday I was told it was the other driver, today it's Dad. At the end of the day I don't care, cars will be replaced/fixed, make-ups re-done, ribs will heal.
I'm in a better state tonight, thanks for your warm words, they really helped.

Glad your dads making a recovery and complaining always a good sign.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Glad to hear it.

*offers a hug*

He's alive, complains about the neck support being uncomfortable, doesn't want to eat as it's not roast meat, wants to go home and have a beer. I should be really pleased I suppose.

Damn right you should be pleased – that sound a lot better than yesterday 🙂

Great news dude

If he's moaning he fine, its a man thing.

Hope the good news keeps comin

awesome news!

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery

hope he fixes fast, what a terrible thing to happen! all the best!!

Just spoken to Mum. She's fine-ish.
Dad is becoming rather aggressive, fights with shadows, tells everybody off.
I'm hoping it's the brain recovering, I really am.
It's going to be a hard night again but it'll be better in the morning. New day, new hope.

Sounds like he's got plenty of life in him 8)

I'm no expert, but I wouldn't worry too much about strange behaviour after what he's gone through. I said some strange things in hospital when I was 14, after a car swung in front of me when I was on my bike – and left me with a fractured skull.

Can't imagine what you're going through but from your post today sounds like he's gonna be fine – really hope so! Take care!

Good to hear man, hope you can see him soon mate.

He's swearing all the time, calling everybody names and telling them to f-off, I find it hilarious especially that he never swore, not even once that I could remember. My poor Mum is blushing and apologising to everybody for his behaviour. Good signs according to the doctors.
It's a massive load off my shoulders, will see them in a few days. Thanks for your support!
Kris

high 5 hairychested! could be ways worse 🙂

especially that he never swore, not even once that I could remember.

Really……. a cab driver who's never sworn ? 😯

Well he's obviously got a lot of catching up to do !

Glad to hear that he's on the mend 8)

raaaaayy 😀

Bacardi is flowing, headache tomorrow. Who gives a quack though? 😀

Nice one bud

Spoken to Dad a few minutes ago, he's very weak, much weaker than I hoped he'd be. It's gut-wrenching, really depressing.
I'm crying inside, the sadness is tearing me, can't show it though. Everybody believes I'm the positive one who never gives up, they seem to rely on me being optimistic and saying the right things.
I feel like hitting the bottle, won't as it's pointless. I do believe he'll be fine eventually, it's the bloody feeling of inability to help that's killing me.

Be strong dude we are rooting for you and your dad.

Take a while for him to fight back but he'll get there, sounds like he's had a rough time so he will be weak. Best wishes.

Staying strong is helping your family dude, hang in there buddy!!
Hoping for the best for your Dad and you all, stay strong bud…

It's quite impossible to describe how much all your support means to me, no BS. Thanks a lot.

Glad he's doing well. Have you managed to sort out getting home yet?

Thinking of you all.

Yeah, it's all sorted. Back in Ireland tomorrow but, having actually thought of the whole experience, even 3 days with the folks is worth the hassle.
Time to go back to "serious" issues like tyres and chain oils 🙂

Good luck