Staunch champion of freedom, stellar writer Nicholas Dykes has just contacted me with the following news, and asked that I share it with SOLOists:
Hi Linz
I'm sorry I haven't been in touch. I had a stroke on 24 Nov. I had 2 operations. Then I got pneumonia. Then I got an infection of the brain called ventriculitis. Quite frankly, I'm lucky to still be here. I was in and out of Intensive Care, five weeks in hospital altogether, then had to go back in again with a mini stroke called a TIA just a few days after being let out. Anyhow, I'm home again now and recovering slowly. I was weak as a kitten to begin with, slept a lot, and had great difficulty with my balance -- very wobbly walking. Things are better now but my short-term memory is not too good. Happily, my speech is alright and I have not been left with any disabilities other than weakness, which should improve. My poor wife Rachel had a miserable time for weeks, not knowing how I'd be from day to day and with tubes sprouting all over my body. As for me, I was largely unconscious and remember very little. When I first woke up and was told what had happened, all I said was: 'what a bugger!'
Just in case anybody is interested, please could you put an informative note in an appropriate place on SOLO, though I'm likely to remain an inactive member I'm afraid, I am virtually motivationless and wonder if I'll ever write another line.
I hope all is well with you.
Best, Nick
I've sent Young Nick my best wishes. He can be reached at nicholasbjd@btinternet.com
