Hi all...

I'm in Folkestone, Kent. Just found out Son has been struck by
lightning whilst sledging in S.Wales. He's ok, awake, a little deaf and a
few minor burns. He's been airlifted to Swansea. Was going to belt down
there but staff at Swansea Hospital talked me out of it.
Will be leaving at first light. Anyone know conditions on the major
routes? Is it mainly Devon or has S.Wales been really clobbered too? I've
been on the road all day sans radio and could do with catching up a bit. BBC
news site appears to be down at the mo...

Les
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On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 20:11:05 -0000, Les Hemmings
wrote:


Hi all...

I'm in Folkestone, Kent. Just found out Son has been struck
by
lightning whilst sledging in S.Wales. He's ok, awake, a little deaf and a
few minor burns. He's been airlifted to Swansea. Was going to belt down
there but staff at Swansea Hospital talked me out of it.
Will be leaving at first light. Anyone know conditions on the major
routes? Is it mainly Devon or has S.Wales been really clobbered too? I've
been on the road all day sans radio and could do with catching up a bit.
BBC
news site appears to be down at the mo...

Les

Sorry to hear that.
I live 10 miles west of Swansea and the conditions here are OK for travel.
He's either in Singleton or Morriston hospital. Morriston hospital is just
off the M4, so no problems at all. Singleton is in Swansea itself, again
you'll have no problems. Both are on major roads and the weather here
hasn't been that severe.

All the best for your son.

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In message , Les Hemmings
writes

Hi all...

I'm in Folkestone, Kent. Just found out Son has been struck by
lightning whilst sledging in S.Wales. He's ok, awake, a little deaf and a
few minor burns. He's been airlifted to Swansea. Was going to belt down
there but staff at Swansea Hospital talked me out of it.
Will be leaving at first light. Anyone know conditions on the major
routes? Is it mainly Devon or has S.Wales been really clobbered too? I've
been on the road all day sans radio and could do with catching up a bit. BBC
news site appears to be down at the mo...

Les


Les, all main routes are fine ATM. My guess is that your son has been
taken to Morriston Hospital - and that is junction 46 - then first
turning left and follow the signs. The hospital is quite near the
motorway but is a bit of a warren to negotiate! Need any more help?

Cheers
James
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"James Brown" wrote in message
...


Les, all main routes are fine ATM. My guess is that your son has been
taken to Morriston Hospital - and that is junction 46 - then first turning
left and follow the signs. The hospital is quite near the motorway but is
a bit of a warren to negotiate! Need any more help?

Cheers
James
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Thanks.. yes he's at Morriston. Will be heading out at dawn. Seemed
wiser than hurtling down over night after already being on the road for 8
hours today with work. He's safe and drowsy with 24 hour nursing so daylight
hurtling seemed the better option..

Les

"Les Hemmings" wrote in message
...

Thanks.. yes he's at Morriston. Will be heading out at dawn. Seemed
wiser than hurtling down over night after already being on the road for 8
hours today with work. He's safe and drowsy with 24 hour nursing so
daylight
hurtling seemed the better option..

Les


Watch out for ice, Les. Good luck.

Jon.

James Brown wrote:

Les, all main routes are fine ATM. My guess is that your son has been
taken to Morriston Hospital -

I think you're right:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4470188.stm
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Steve Loft, Glenlivet. 200m ASL
Weather and webcam:
http://www.livet.org.uk/weather

"Steve Loft" wrote in message
...
James Brown wrote:

Les, all main routes are fine ATM. My guess is that your son has been
taken to Morriston Hospital -

I think you're right:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4470188.stm
--
Steve Loft, Glenlivet. 200m ASL
Weather and webcam:
http://www.livet.org.uk/weather

Making a file to show Joe just how damn lucky he was. One site recons a
50/50 mortality rate for lightning strike! Has anyone got the radar of the
Preseli mountains area for 1150 GMT. I'd like to take it down to show him...

Les
..

"Les Hemmings" wrote in message
...

Making a file to show Joe just how damn lucky he was. One site recons a
50/50 mortality rate for lightning strike! Has anyone got the radar of the
Preseli mountains area for 1150 GMT. I'd like to take it down to show
him...

Les

Image sent.

Jon.