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[CCR]

Dean a big Get Well Quick, hope your not laid up too long, and have a quick recovery. Hope to see you back on the quad a.s.a.p. (That's if Di will let you)

Best Wishes
Nick Sandra Adam and Amanda
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[PeteW]

get well soon deano
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[HSR]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dean, (I thought it was poor form though, leaving the scene in the ambo with two rounds yet to be run ,Ha! Ha! ) see you soon. Hugh Deb and Tori.
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[HSR]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dean, (I thought it was poor form though, leaving the scene in the ambo with two rounds yet to be run ,Ha! Ha! ) see you soon. Hugh Deb and Tori.
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[OZ_450]

sorry to hear hope you get well soon Dean
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[Trud]

UPDATE ON DEAN POKE

We have spoken to Di ( Deans partner ) and she has requested we let people know how Dean is going.

Dean has a broken ankle and a pretty messed up knee. 2 fractures to his vertabrae and a fractured sternum. At the moment Dean is suffering from Compartment Syndrome so they have operated on his leg to release the swelling. The are planning to operate today to pin and plate his ankle and fix his knee so we will keep you posted on the outcome.
At this stage Dean is not allowed to move so is pretty well on his back and in alot of pain but is having a good dose of drugs to help with the pain. he will be staying at the Canberra Hospital for at least 2 weeks.

Di can be contacted on 0412 541774 for those who would like to send their best to Dean.

We will try and endeavour to keep everyone informed of his progress.

Cheers
Trudy and Rob Van Vliet

[bullet]

Man.
None of that sounds really good.

Best of luck with the recovery Dean.
(we were your neighbours in the pits at Canberra).

Team Bullet
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[azza450]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dean.

You certainly gave a few people a fright, especially Rick Beer.

Hope you're up and about soon.

Azz.

[Trud]

UPDATE - Friday 14th March 10.15am
Dean was operated on last night and they pinned his ankle. He is back in theatre at this moment because the compartment syndrome has come back so they are slicing his muscle to release the pressure.
Knee still not operated on - hopefully in the next couple of days if all the swelling goes down. Di has said Dean is in alot of pain.
Di is coming home for weekend and will be returning to Canberra early next week as she still has to organise Cooper with school etc.

Dean is at Canberra Public Hospital for those who would like to send a card.

[Wadey]

Dean, best wishes from the Wade family. Hope things improve quickly and your up and about soon. Cheers.

[kpracing12]

Dean hope all goes well and we see you behind the starting gates once again. Stay strong.
Pete and Daniel Middleton

[Trud]

UPDATE 19.13.08

Spoke to Dean last night and he sounded in good spirits.

Still trying to get the Compartment Syndrome under control so has had quite a few visits to surgery but the knee still not operated on. Dean is still flat on his back and not allowed to move. I believe he had a good sponge bath yesterday and got his hair washed and thoroughly enjoyed it.
( Now Now - no rude thoughts please !!!)

Di back up in Canberra and they still dont know when Dean will be transfered back to Melbourne.

Cheers
Trud

[Trud]

Hi Guys - Dean Update

Just spoke to Di again and Dean still up in the Canberra Hospital.
So far they have closed the incisons in his leg with skin grafts in the hope that they have the compartment syndrome under control. If all goes well they will hopefully operate mid next week on his knee.
They are taking more xrays of his spine tomorrow so Dean is still flat out on his back unable to move. With time and rest hopefully the sternum and spine will heal on its on.
Di is flying up and down trying to keep tabs on the business and Cooper who is staying with great friends.

Rob and I intend to go up this Monday (31.03.0 for a visit so if anyone has anything they would like to send to Dean please drop it off and will give it to him.

Also The QRCV will be taking up a collection at the State 8 -Colac Race meet. Donations of any amount Im sure will be greatly received and will assist in the expenses that the family are experienceing with all the travel etc.

Cheers
Trud

[Trud]

Sorry about the I pressed 08 ) and it put the face in - computers !!!!
Trud

[cowchaser]

Hey Trud thanks for the updates and keep them comming. I was talking to Di last week and you could tell it's a tough time for them. The collection is a great idea come on every one dig deep for one of our own
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[OZ_450]

hey Trud just another thought also

i can prob get some things from a few sponsors here and im also sure Adam would be kind enough to throw something in aswell as anyone else

why cant we run a raffle at the colac round aswell as run donations?? with all proceeds to Dean and his family?? we have done similar raffles at all our local club days here with diff prizes all year

just a quick thought let me know if interested will rustle some things up for prizes
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enough bass to compensate for lack of skills
Empty Wallet Racing proudly on track for GM Motorsport

[Trud]

thats a great idea.!!

if anyone can come on board asap for donations for raffle prizes that would be a bonus.

We need them at the Colac Round on the 13th April or maybe we can start collecting now and draw the raffle at the 2nd round of the Tri-state series in May. That way all the riders who were present at the 1st round who saw the accident would be present and feel part of it as well.
What are your thoughts ?
Cheers
Trud

[Mrs_Gaitar]

Hi Trud
although we dont know Dean, he is part of the Quad family and we all hate to hear of accidents... any accidents.
Can you post EFT details we can deposit some money into?
QRCV's Maybe
BSB-
A/c-
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[CCR]

Mrs Gaiter

Have sent you a pm. Thanks
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[Trud]

Hi Mrs Gaiter
How very special of you - its so nice to know that the quad fraternity has some wonderful people in it.

Cheers
Trud

PS - still waiting on the email reagrding our phone conversation the other day

[Mrs_Gaitar]

Hard having people working one week on one week off to get stuff done. but its in the process, and hope to have it finished and off to you soon.
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[OZ_450]

hey Trud

will give 2 of my sponsors a ring tomorrow and see what i can haggle out of em

prob some tools or something off one and ill try getting some gear or t shirts off other

will let ya know over weekend what i can snavle out of em

p.s. hit Adam up Trud then i will hit him up and we will get Bullet to hit him up to and triple the prize pool haha
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model vx ss 350 hahaha
enough bass to compensate for lack of skills
Empty Wallet Racing proudly on track for GM Motorsport

[Lugz]

Hey Trud

Even though im only new to this quad riding addiction. it really bums me out to know people are in need. I work fo Patties Foods, we make Four'n'20 pies among other brands. I spoke to the girl who does dontaions and sponsorships this morning. She advised that to get a raffle prize some one needs to fill out a request form. I have it in my e-mail inbox at the moment. To get a prize donated it needs to be filled out with an attached cover letter explaining what its for. Who do I forward it to to get filled out? I will be at the Colac round so If its approved I can bring the prize with me.

Cheers

Lugz
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[Trud]

Hey Lugz

Its great to know that we have fantastic people on this forum and in the quad fraternity
If you pm the request form to me I can organise a letter straight away with CCR and the QRCV and get it back to you asap.

Im sure that Dean will be absolutley thrilled at the response we are getting for him.

Many many thanks
Trudy

[CCR]

A MESSAGE FROM DEAN

Just finished speaking to Dean on the 'phone, and there's some good news, he's hopeing to go into theatre either tomorrow or Monday for a further operation.

Dean wishes to convey his heartfelt thanks to the quad fraternity for all their good wishes and kind thoughts.

He and Di appreciate your messages and phone calls. It makes it all a bit more bearable for them.

A big thank you to every one.
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