What a Difference a Day Makes. (maybe graphic for some)

Ant397 · 07-28-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve A

F**king hell ant!!! im glad you came and replaced the air filter on the M6 last week or id be f***ed......

Seriously mate i wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. If you get your full sight back mate your a proper lucky git.

The Ashton Clan.

Cheers Steve

Though I don't think for 1 minute that I will get all my sight back mate, I think its more for me to adapt fully if I can...

Ant397 · 07-28-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

Wow. What a horrible turn, but you are on the other hand very lucky to be with us - and luckier still that your vision may return to normal. Heres hoping on that front!. God wanted to screw with you it seems, but only so much.

Speedy recovery Ant.

Cheers,

God?

That depends on whether you believe in mythical figures I supose...

rogerxp · 07-28-2009, 08:19 AM

A mate of mine lost a some of his sight through one of his eyes as a child when he had an accident with a rose thorn. You wouldn't know at all that he didn't have 20/20 vision. As you say, you just adapt (oh, and take your driving test more often - not in the SR3 hopefully!!!), but fingers crossed you get as near to 100% vision as possible mate.

RagingKileak · 07-28-2009, 08:26 AM

Hmmm. Well I just have a couple of things to say...

Firstly, I am sorry to hear this, its a total bummer and yet I guess could have been a million times worse, I wish you a speedy recovery mate.

Secondly, I wish I had facial hair that just stayed at the 'slightly manly' stage. One day I am clean shaven, and the next morning I look like Brian Blessed.

Ah well, some people have all the luck!!

Matt

Ant397 · 07-28-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RagingKileak

Secondly, I wish I had facial hair that just stayed at the 'slightly manly' stage. One day I am clean shaven, and the next morning I look like Brian Blessed.

Ah well, some people have all the luck!!

Matt

Unfortunately, it doesn't stay at that stage... even when your injured, you can still groom yourself!

Whal clipper no-guard every couple of days!

gIzzE · 07-28-2009, 09:23 AM

Feckin' 'ell Ant man!!!!

You were one lucky fella there!!

I wish you a speedy recovery mate, nothing more to add that hasn't been said, just get well soon.

Guy

MEGA · 07-28-2009, 10:09 AM

Well, yes. I dont. Remotely. The sentiment was "look on the bright side / could have been alot worse / you were lucky / blah". Take of it what you will

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant397

Cheers,

God?

That depends on whether you believe in mythical figures I supose...

Ant397 · 07-28-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

Well, yes. I dont. Remotely. The sentiment was "look on the bright side / could have been alot worse / you were lucky / blah". Take of it what you will

I did!

I just know 100% that it was my fault and my fault only, nothing else meant really mate.

Carrera RSR · 07-28-2009, 12:46 PM

So unlucky in one hand and extremely lucky in the other.

I have shot hundreds of nails into concrete some years ago without eye defenders. I'll definately think twice if ever I do it again.

Get well soon Anthony

zltm089 · 07-28-2009, 01:59 PM

fackin hell!!!....damn...that was a nasty accident...was that nail gun faulty? sorry, but how did it exactly happen if you don't mind me asking?...

hope u recover quickly!

mikem · 07-28-2009, 02:05 PM

Admitt it Ant, you were copying Massa.

Keep your chin up fella, wish you a speedy recovery.

- Paul - · 07-28-2009, 02:07 PM

Jesus! - just goes to show that life can deal you some shit sometimes. Hope you make a full recovery mate - all the best. Paul.

Snooky · 07-28-2009, 02:38 PM

Hope you make a great recovery mate

RockIt · 07-28-2009, 08:06 PM

Don't know you mate, but have read many posts with your name mentioned. Just wanted to say good luck with your recovery from a terrible and totally shocking accident and all the best to you and your family.

Gav

Dr Dave · 07-29-2009, 12:36 AM

Having had eye surgery three times under GA (retinal detachment) and one while I was awake EEK I know how well the human eye repairs itself and your sight returns to near-normal.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery Ant. I was cringing looking at the pics, wondering what was going to come next!

Nail guns? Work of the devil. Very useful in the right application (fencing, joinery etc) but they still scare the crap outta me.

beemerbird · 07-29-2009, 05:43 AM

Bloody hell!! Sounds daft to say but everyone's right and sure you'll probably think the same - could have been much worse.

Those pics. give an excellent 'time lapse' of how clever the human body is at repairing itself.

Wish you all the best luv.

Real Thing · 07-29-2009, 07:05 AM

Looks nasty & painful Anthony good luck for a Full & Speedy recovery

Ant397 · 07-29-2009, 07:09 AM

Updated pic for Wednesday 29th July 09, The swelling is almost gone, black eye is starting to go yellow, more pain today for some reason, but a little more perifferal vision back, poss around 1-2% back at the moment. Nothing useable, but its a start!

Cheers for all the kind words and support guys 'n' gals, it means a lot.

ant.

330cdsport · 07-29-2009, 08:42 AM

That was a terrible accident. Really feel for you!!
Hope you get well soon and get your vision back.

Best of luck.

Do you know what actually went wrong? did the nail gun backfire or something?

rogerxp · 07-29-2009, 09:45 AM

I met Ant today and can report he's doing well. Had a little hand waving exercise whilst trying to work out what he could see or not

Was intoduced to 'THE NAIL', holy f*ck, the thought of that thing coming at you at 500mph is just plain scary. 'Luckily' it seems it was already bent on exiting the gun otherwise, if it was straight, they'd be no stopping it and... ...well, doesn't bear thinking about.

Thanks Ant for looking after my tyres; your wife can fill the empty space now

Ant397 · 07-29-2009, 12:05 PM

Cheers Roger and good to see you again mate!

Serjames · 07-29-2009, 12:06 PM

holy f**k... Nasty !!! Really glad you're still typing/talking/walking sounds like it could have been terminal !!

Hopefully the eye continues to improve and you're back to normal ASAP !

Lesson to all re-eye protection I guess, though like you said at the speed those guns work that was like being shot with a .25 Full power Air rifle.. Damn !

07-28-2009, 08:19 AM	#25
rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	A mate of mine lost a some of his sight through one of his eyes as a child when he had an accident with a rose thorn. You wouldn't know at all that he didn't have 20/20 vision. As you say, you just adapt (oh, and take your driving test more often - not in the SR3 hopefully!!!), but fingers crossed you get as near to 100% vision as possible mate. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Hmmm. Well I just have a couple of things to say... Firstly, I am sorry to hear this, its a total bummer and yet I guess could have been a million times worse, I wish you a speedy recovery mate. Secondly, I wish I had facial hair that just stayed at the 'slightly manly' stage. One day I am clean shaven, and the next morning I look like Brian Blessed. Ah well, some people have all the luck!! Matt
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	Feckin' 'ell Ant man!!!! You were one lucky fella there!! I wish you a speedy recovery mate, nothing more to add that hasn't been said, just get well soon. Guy
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07-28-2009, 12:46 PM	#31
Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	So unlucky in one hand and extremely lucky in the other. I have shot hundreds of nails into concrete some years ago without eye defenders. I'll definately think twice if ever I do it again. Get well soon Anthony
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07-28-2009, 01:59 PM	#32
zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	fackin hell!!!....damn...that was a nasty accident...was that nail gun faulty? sorry, but how did it exactly happen if you don't mind me asking?... hope u recover quickly!
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07-28-2009, 02:05 PM	#33
mikem Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	Admitt it Ant, you were copying Massa. Keep your chin up fella, wish you a speedy recovery.
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- Paul - Major General 695 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Jesus! - just goes to show that life can deal you some shit sometimes. Hope you make a full recovery mate - all the best. Paul. __________________ My Photos
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07-28-2009, 02:38 PM	#35
Snooky Major 40 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Carbon Blac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Hope you make a great recovery mate __________________ Still missing my E92 335i M Sport!
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RockIt Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,720 Posts Drives: Mercedes C350 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Curry Capital of Yorkshire! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Mercedes C350 ... [0.00] 2008 Audi TTS [0.00] 2006 E92 330i SE [0.00]	Don't know you mate, but have read many posts with your name mentioned. Just wanted to say good luck with your recovery from a terrible and totally shocking accident and all the best to you and your family. Gav __________________ RockIt!
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07-29-2009, 12:36 AM	#37
Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Having had eye surgery three times under GA (retinal detachment) and one while I was awake EEK I know how well the human eye repairs itself and your sight returns to near-normal. Best of luck for a speedy recovery Ant. I was cringing looking at the pics, wondering what was going to come next! Nail guns? Work of the devil. Very useful in the right application (fencing, joinery etc) but they still scare the crap outta me. __________________
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beemerbird Major General 172 Rep 7,953 Posts Drives: Merc diesel Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [9.00] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	Bloody hell!! Sounds daft to say but everyone's right and sure you'll probably think the same - could have been much worse. Those pics. give an excellent 'time lapse' of how clever the human body is at repairing itself. Wish you all the best luv.
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07-29-2009, 07:05 AM	#39
Real Thing Lieutenant 24 Rep 582 Posts Drives: Audi TT-RS Plus + MK6 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	Looks nasty & painful Anthony good luck for a Full & Speedy recovery __________________
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07-29-2009, 07:09 AM	#40
Ant397 45 Rep 408 Posts Drives: X5 4.8is, Lambo Gallardo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manchester, UK. iTrader: (0)	Updated pic for Wednesday 29th July 09, The swelling is almost gone, black eye is starting to go yellow, more pain today for some reason, but a little more perifferal vision back, poss around 1-2% back at the moment. Nothing useable, but its a start! Cheers for all the kind words and support guys 'n' gals, it means a lot. ant.
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07-29-2009, 08:42 AM	#41
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	I met Ant today and can report he's doing well. Had a little hand waving exercise whilst trying to work out what he could see or not Was intoduced to 'THE NAIL', holy f*ck, the thought of that thing coming at you at 500mph is just plain scary. 'Luckily' it seems it was already bent on exiting the gun otherwise, if it was straight, they'd be no stopping it and... ...well, doesn't bear thinking about. Thanks Ant for looking after my tyres; your wife can fill the empty space now __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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Ant397 45 Rep 408 Posts Drives: X5 4.8is, Lambo Gallardo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manchester, UK. iTrader: (0)	Cheers Roger and good to see you again mate!
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Serjames Colonel 128 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: E93 335i M-sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Surrey - UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 335i M Spo ... [0.00] 2003 Nissan Primera S [0.00]	holy f**k... Nasty !!! Really glad you're still typing/talking/walking sounds like it could have been terminal !! Hopefully the eye continues to improve and you're back to normal ASAP ! Lesson to all re-eye protection I guess, though like you said at the speed those guns work that was like being shot with a .25 Full power Air rifle.. Damn ! __________________
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