EireBilly: OP updated 08/06/2012.

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Reposted from the pub:

Meaningful_Munster wrote:Hello.
My brother eirebilly posts here a lot and i just wanted to let you know that the helicopter taking him and his colleagues to a rig ditched this morning. He is in hospital in critical condintion.

Eirebilly is one of the nicest, most genuine, intelligent and respectful posters I've ever come across on any internet forum.

My thoughts are with him, his family and friends. Get well soon my friend .

Update:

Meaningful_Munster wrote:I am at the hospital now. Its not as bad as first thought. He has several broken bones, mainly his ribs arms and legs. He has a head like a bowl of mashed potatoe but i have been told that he was swearing like an old sailor which is a good sign. He will have several operations over the next few weeks but should make a full recovery.

What happened was that the helicopter he was in took off from Den Helder, got about 15 meters in the air before the rotor ceased and sent the helicopting spinning ditching back to the tarmac.

Latest good news from Gibbo 02 June 2012:

Gibson wrote:Just got a text from Billy's sis.

Billy woke up this morning and started cursing at the medics. He wants to get up and out.

They had to calm him down as he cant be getting too excited. His sis says he looks horrible (no change there ) but HE said he's grand.
The man from Sixmilebridge is on the way back.

He's unreal. He's probably asking to get ready for NZ and is giving them shoite over it. Not fully checked out yet but it sounds like he's going to cause them problems, so they are sedating him and limiting visitors so he can rest.

You know, in the midst of all this I forgot to ask about his workmates in the Chopper. I'll ask later.

Latest update from Billy's GF via Rava 03/06/12:

I just spoke to him on the phone. He is weak, but positive. Obviously in a lot of pain but insists that he is okey.

Great news, you just can't keep a good Munster man down

Edit 08th June :

Rava wrote:Latest message I have got off Toril, Billys GF: -

Hi

There are so many of you who wants updates on Alec so this is a message Im copying and sending to everybody.

He has been to another hospital today for a scan to check his brain. The doctors wanted to check how the swelling was and also look for any brain damage. He still has trouble speaking. The results are good, there is still some swelling but it keeps getting better. They cant find any signs of permanent damage. Alec is expected to make a full recovery, he just needs time.

According to his secretary he is happy with the results and I was told to feck off with my worry. He appears to be himself

Toril

There are occaisional updates posted from Meaningful_Munster, Toril (Billys Bro and GF) and also from Rava and Gibbo, who have been in contact with Billys family (Thank you all so much for these) .... if anything significant is posted I'll update the OP otherwise please just keep reading the thread for updates on Billys progress. Thanks.

Thinking of you Billy, get well soon mate and continued best wishes to Billy's family and friends. .

Once again, i have no words for all your thoughts. Very touching. Nasty Ruby Guby and SecretFly for making a man with 9 broken ribs laugh though

Hi Billy, how you feeling today?

Hey Billy, how's the recovery going bud?

It's great to see you back in the saddle.

Going alright PJ, still a ways to go but getting there

Feeling grand thanks biltong

You're back Billy, recovery time is just time, day by day it goes by, the most important thing is you're back.

Did you enjoy the 2nd Test? Not the sort of finish you need when you're supposed to be resting...

billy are you back now, or just a little bit at a time?

Your countrymen is lost without you.

He must be getting his bed sheets changed.... and a quick sponge bath with Happy Helga

I am back but dont have much time to be on here. I have loads of people poking and prodding me plus visitors. I am also like a cat and sleeping 16-17 hours a day

Those pictures of your cat on fb spreading out.
Does he always sit like that? He's a star!

What do you mean? My account with those pics on it was closed?

He is a funny boy though. Ballie the cat/dog. Big feicar as well at 15kgs

Good to see you back Billy.

Thanks mate

I remember those pics from before the account was closed. Nearly choked with laughter when I saw them. 15kgs! That's some serious cat there.

Good to see you back posting Billy! Shame about the rugby over the weekend! Who would of thought the Kiwis would attempt a drop goal hey! Good luck with the recovery

I have not watch the match yet Olly, Kia sent me a link so i will watch today

Oh god I'm sorry! Did you know the result?

Hard to avoid knowing the result on here . Just want to watch it because everyone said it was a great match.

It was a very good match. I'm just a casual rugby fan, but I flicked it on and I was very entertained! Enjoy the match (as much as you can) mate

Billy, make sure you're dosed up on morphine when you do watch it. The last couple of minutes are a little stressful!

Billy see your still avoiding me after getting my hopes up about that second test ya bollix....

Seriously you'll love the game, phenomenal performance by us for 74min, as good as anything I've seen by an Irish side...ever.... the finish is heartbreaking though ....

Plenty of positives though with the lads showing some really Sixmilebridge fighting spirit... bring on the 3rd test...time to get the of the back

Get well soon Billy ... me and Sin e are causing chaos without you sir!

I was so certain rodders, i honestly felt that Ireland would win that test. Even after the first match i felt that Ireland had a great chance, just had to retain the ball alot better.

Not so sure about the third test now, i think that the AB's will turn it on again. Massive massive missed chance that. Watched the game now and i honestly feel that at 19 all, Sexton should not have gone for the posts but the corner and let ROG set up for a DG.

Billy, you have mail again.


I agree, BOD wanted to head for the corner as well.

Totally agree Billser... that bang on the noggin must have done you good sir! ... you're more astute than ever!

Now rest up sir, you'll need your strength to celebrate next week! Believe!

Cheers lads, to me it was crucial to keep the pressure and go for a DG but thats what happens in games sometimes. Must admit that i thought that Sexton had a fantastic match and really played well when moved to the centers.

He was fantastic Billy, ROG played very well too when he came on... great performances across the board.

Hard to keep a good Munsterman down

Nice to see you doing ok Billy, speedy recovery mate

Great to here from you billy , just take it steady mate

Thanks Kenny mate, slow and steady

Glad you back and ok Billy, all the best for a quick recovery

Thanks mate

Morning Billy. Another day closer to being home again.

"Slow and Steady Billy" - Just think of Mike Phillip's pass and Connor Murrays feed into the scrum if you're getting confused over what slow and steady is Still no alcohol from Ruby I'm afraid, take your meds and slow and steady

It's Murray's taking the bun out of the oven that annoys me.

He waits for it to cool at his feet as he decides which of his players deserve it

Good to see you're recovering well mate. Me and the Kiwi boys did our best to influence the result for you last Saturday but our tentacles don't extend to Dan Carter but know that he's getting a real ticking off by the rest of the boys, as some of them had even bet big against NZ and are suffering the consequences now.

You have all been fantastic, thanks very much for your wishes.

Good man Billy, you're an inspiration to us all man! ... here have a on me .... oh wait sorry I'd better drink that... here have a instead..... .....

It's good to hear you're gonna be ok billy. Best wishes.

Wow! Normally I don't post much or read much in the off season. But I had a quick look this morning and saw this thread.

I have read it all in bits over the day. Really hit me like a ton of bricks. That shock where the blood drains from your face etc.

You were fecked and unfecked in the course of my day. Glad to hear you are on the mend. You must be some man.

Keep it swingin, and I will check back on your progress.

Great to see you about the boards again hope everything is going ok

Eirebilly....if you ever get bored please let me know and I will send you my RWC 2003 DVD. It is a bit old and dusty these days but still makes for grand viewing. May your recovery be smooth sailing.

Thanks Jen

I will pass on that handoff but thanks for the offer

Billy - I have the Lions Tour and Irish Grand Slam 2009 DVDs you can use them...although you might find they stick slightly on the Tommy bits

You OK this morning?

Thanks Cari but thats your porn

Things are better thanks, hope you are well

Don't blame me for the topic of porn this morning!!! I didn't bring it up!


OOPS! I did there though.

Morning billy, you ready for the Ireland match?

Fly and porn... Twisted mind

Ready as i ever will be biltong mate

There is nothing twisted about watching rugby! Speaking of which, I'm having an "Irish recipe" sausage sarnie for breakfast...

I'm good thanks Billiam of Eire. Despite the disappointment of the Welsh tour and what with it being my birthday on Tuesday, I thought the lads would make a special effort today, but no...

Great stuff Cari. Happy birthday if i dont get to be online on Tuesday