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reddoc

reddoc

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Hi guys, sorry to bother you with this, I'm after a quick bit of contact advise. I was diagnosed with testicular cancer last weds and got neutered yesterday. Seems I underestimated the pain a little, and I'm a bit concerned that sitting for 90 mins plus on Saturday might be a problem, especially with the ups and downs of letting people past. However I'm pretty sure I'd be ok if I could lean against the walls/barriers around the vomitories. Fairly comfortable standing. I'm equally sure this would make me unpopular with the stewards. Of course I've got 4 days and may improve dramatically over this period.

Therefore I'm wondering who I should contact to see if there's a way round this and not leave it till the last minute. I know I could just miss this one, but depending on results {mine not City's)  could end up missing a fair bit later, so if I can go, I intend to. I did check the BS and BCFC site but couldn't decide which contact was most appropriate.

No sympathy required (as if !) Eunuch jokes gratefully accepted.

Thanks in an unusually high voice.

Reddoc

 

 

Red Army 75

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Sorry to hear your bad news . I would contact Adam baker or ring the ticket office. I'm sure they could come to some agreement. Obviously the upper tier could be an option plenty of room. But bit of a walk up there. Or an area which isn't busy. I'm sure they could sort something. Hope you feel better soon. 

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4 minutes ago, marmite said:

Upper tier a good shout and aren't  there lifts installed to access it?

BUT, apparently only being sold to supporters with "children"

@reddoc Firstly and more importantly, sorry to hear your news and wish you a full and speedy recovery.

Often people stand in the back rows of the lower Dolman section, as an example Row 12 below (Block E34 would be perfect for you)

 

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reddoc

reddoc

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Thanks guys, Mark Kelly's already replied which is really impressive, so hopefully will have it covered. Having said that if I can sit in my lucky seat I will.

Septic Peg

Septic Peg

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Hi Reddoc. I would definitely contact @AdamB and I'm sure he can find a quiet spot for you so you don't have to keep moving around.

 

I wish you all the best with your treatment and applaud your humour at such a horrid time. If you can't laugh eh?

 

Get well soon and speedy recovery.

Bristol Rob

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3 minutes ago, reddoc said:

Thanks guys, Mark Kelly's already replied which is really impressive, so hopefully will have it covered. Having said that if I can sit in my lucky seat I will.

Lucky seat?

I assume you rarely came to games last season then! Hopefully you can get yourself back in the lucky spot ASAP.

reddoc

reddoc

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2 minutes ago, Septic Peg said:

Hi Reddoc. I would definitely contact @AdamB and I'm sure he can find a quiet spot for you so you don't have to keep moving around.

 

I wish you all the best with your treatment and applaud your humour at such a horrid time. If you can't laugh eh?

 

Get well soon and speedy recovery.

Thanks Peg, as I mentioned above Mark Kelly's been in touch , apparently the club has a special blow up rubber ring for such eventualities, so hopefully sorted. ( He was actually much more helpful than that of course)

reddoc

reddoc

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2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

Lucky seat?

I assume you rarely came to games last season then! Hopefully you can get yourself back in the lucky spot ASAP.

I'm worried about the lucky pants. They're a bit tight

Bristol Rob

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Thanks Peg, as I mentioned above Mark Kelly's been in touch , apparently the club has a special blow up rubber ring for such eventualities, so hopefully sorted. ( He was actually much more helpful than that of course)

Did he offer to reinflate it personally at half time?

What a guy.

reddoh

reddoh

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5 minutes ago, reddoc said:

I'm worried about the lucky pants. They're a bit tight

I hope you are at the age where you don't give a toss but if not @Rudolf Hucker will take care of wife/girlfriend,boyfriend and please get well soon.

reddoc

reddoc

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3 minutes ago, reddoh said:

I hope you are at the age where you don't give a toss but if not @Rudolf Hucker will take care of wife/girlfriend,boyfriend and please get well soon.

Was planning to stuff myself full of testosterone and apply for Russian citizenship, but we'll see what the oncologist says first. If not will he require a pic?

reddoh

reddoh

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Just now, reddoc said:

Was planning to stuff myself full of testosterone and apply for Russian citizenship, but we'll see what the oncologist says first. If not will he require a pic?

going by what he has posted I stopped bending over. Please get well soon And if you see a short fat ugly bar steward I will buy you a drink of your choice.

Rudolf Hucker

Rudolf Hucker

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3 minutes ago, reddoc said:

Was planning to stuff myself full of testosterone and apply for Russian citizenship, but we'll see what the oncologist says first. If not will he require a pic?

Oh yes. We like pics.:cool:

Son of Fred

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1 hour ago, reddoc said:

Hi guys, sorry to bother you with this, I'm after a quick bit of contact advise. I was diagnosed with testicular cancer last weds and got neutered yesterday. Seems I underestimated the pain a little, and I'm a bit concerned that sitting for 90 mins plus on Saturday might be a problem, especially with the ups and downs of letting people past. However I'm pretty sure I'd be ok if I could lean against the walls/barriers around the vomitories. Fairly comfortable standing. I'm equally sure this would make me unpopular with the stewards. Of course I've got 4 days and may improve dramatically over this period.

Therefore I'm wondering who I should contact to see if there's a way round this and not leave it till the last minute. I know I could just miss this one, but depending on results {mine not City's)  could end up missing a fair bit later, so if I can go, I intend to. I did check the BS and BCFC site but couldn't decide which contact was most appropriate.

No sympathy required (as if !) Eunuch jokes gratefully accepted.

Thanks in an unusually high voice.

Reddoc

 

 

All the best sir-keep the humour intacto!

LondonBristolian

LondonBristolian

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The important thing to be aware of is your diagnosis means you have rights under the disability section of the Equality Act. What this means is the club have a duty to make reasonable adjustments so you can still attend the game. For intents and purposes you'd count as an ambulant disabled customer and they should be able to ensure you have an appropriate seat that works for you on request. More info here...

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/fanzone/supporter-guides/disabled-policy/

Lanterne Rouge

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Sounds like the club have acted quickly and have found a solution that suits so fair play for that.

Get well soon fella - I hope if anything like this ever happens to me I can deal with it like you are, respect!

reddoc

reddoc

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6 hours ago, LondonBristolian said:

The important thing to be aware of is your diagnosis means you have rights under the disability section of the Equality Act. What this means is the club have a duty to make reasonable adjustments so you can still attend the game. For intents and purposes you'd count as an ambulant disabled customer and they should be able to ensure you have an appropriate seat that works for you on request. More info here...

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/fanzone/supporter-guides/disabled-policy/

That's really kind thanks. Actually overwhelmed and a bit embarrassed by the response, as without tempting fate , got a good prognosis and I'm luckier than most as I can ring a mate to sort me out. Was only trying to find out if there was anyway of standing rather than sitting for saturday as it's currently more comfortable. Bit old to worry about my rights, but I appreciate the thought.

Davefevs

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6 minutes ago, reddoc said:

That's really kind thanks. Actually overwhelmed and a bit embarrassed by the response, as without tempting fate , got a good prognosis and I'm luckier than most as I can ring a mate to sort me out. Was only trying to find out if there was anyway of standing rather than sitting for saturday as it's currently more comfortable. Bit old to worry about my rights, but I appreciate the thought.

There's a little rectangle of AstroTurf with some lines painted that is only occasionally stood in during a game.  Have you got a pair of brown shoes?

 

All the best on your recovering....loving your humour :fingerscrossed:

RedM

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8 hours ago, reddoc said:

Thanks Peg, as I mentioned above Mark Kelly's been in touch , apparently the club has a special blow up rubber ring for such eventualities, so hopefully sorted. ( He was actually much more helpful than that of course)

Never underestimate the comfort a blow up ring can give, a small child's swimming ring will do. Buy one and try before the game, pound shops might have them. If you feel a bit of a Burke carrying a swimming ring into the ground wrap it in a jumper and sit on that. Voice of experience here, no not the same as you but had stitches after childbirth! 

What a great attitude you have, positivity and humour can fight anything. Enjoy the game! 

Red Grovesy

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1 minute ago, RedM said:

Never underestimate the comfort a blow up ring can give, a small child's swimming ring will do. Buy one and try before the game, pound shops might have them. If you feel a bit of a Burke carrying a swinging ring into the ground wrap it in a jumper and ditch on that. Voice of experience here, no not the same as you but had stitches after childbirth! 

What a great attitude you have, positivity and humour can fight anything. Enjoy the game! 

Great idea - but don't put the ring in a rucksack :-) All the best.

Septic Peg

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35 minutes ago, RedM said:

Never underestimate the comfort a blow up ring can give, a small child's swimming ring will do. Buy one and try before the game, pound shops might have them. If you feel a bit of a Burke carrying a swimming ring into the ground wrap it in a jumper and sit on that. Voice of experience here, no not the same as you but had stitches after childbirth! 

What a great attitude you have, positivity and humour can fight anything. Enjoy the game! 

I'm with you here sister. Worse than the labour pain... pillows, rubber rings or my personal favourite was a pillowcase with a pack of frozen peas inside, in the centre of the rubber ring... the relief!

reddoc

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35 minutes ago, RedM said:

Never underestimate the comfort a blow up ring can give, a small child's swimming ring will do. Buy one and try before the game, pound shops might have them. If you feel a bit of a Burke carrying a swimming ring into the ground wrap it in a jumper and sit on that. Voice of experience here, no not the same as you but had stitches after childbirth! 

What a great attitude you have, positivity and humour can fight anything. Enjoy the game! 

Red M', I couldn't love that post more if I tried. Sadly my ball doesn't hurt cos it's plastic now, wanted something to waggle in front of the mirror. Pains lower abdo , thus pain sitting.

Thanks though,

reddoh

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1 minute ago, reddoc said:

Red M', I couldn't love that post more if I tried. Sadly my ball doesn't hurt cos it's plastic now, wanted something to waggle in front of the mirror. Pains lower abdo , thus pain sitting.

Thanks though,

Talk too the club they will sort you out I thought @Redm was a trouper offering a bj,  if no one  sorts you out go to one of the I cant come up with the right words areas.

simon uk

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All the best with your treatment. I had the snip in january, the first week was brutal but after 7 days it gradually eased off. Not sure if this offers any assistance or not, but gives you a possible timeframe on when you may start to feel better?

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