Good Man In Africa

Those who remember Nigerian Expat Outlaw (his posts can be found way back on the West Africa thread) may wish to know that he has recently been struck down with cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

Following on from the universally condemned treatment he received to save the Total contract at NAF Base, this is simply the icing on the cake. I am sure all those who know him wish him a speedy recovery and return to the acerbic wit we all miss.

dedhead

Very saddened to hear that.Having been in a similar situation
a few years back,I can only sympathise and wish him all the
very best,as he is an absolutely top bloke.

212man

Very sad to hear that and I sincerely hope he makes a swift recovery. I've known him for 22 years almost to the day as we both started our 332 course together. I hope he gets treated a little better than he has been of late!

SASless

I recall riding in a car with him from Lagos to Warri on his first couple of days in country....seeing him arrested...and the look on his face when I asked for a receipt for him from the Cops so I could show transfer of possession....that was a Kodak moment. He certainly embraced the local culture after that interesting beginning!

I sure wish him well in his fight with Cancer....and know he will give it his all as he has life so far. He is a real Helicopter Pilot!

212man

SAS - I see you edited that post. I'm guessing to correct the typos caused by the dust in your eye! It's catching!

SASless

Laughing at some of his exploits has much of the same effect!

He always got frumpy when I reminded him in public of that day.....as the dust seemed to be getting to him when he thought I was just going to ride off on down to Warri with that receipt in my grubby mitt.....leaving him in the warm embraces of the customs police or which ever bunch were viewing him as a down payment on their retirement fund.

Over the years he became much more adroit in handling such situations on his own!

He has a good heart.....and once you understand his ways....he is good fun!

The old Bristow tended to attract characters....and some have lingered on despite all the changes in management.

Good Vibs

Actually ASAP.
All the best.
Listen to your Wife, Family and Doctors!
All your friends are Praying for your speedy return to 100% health.

212man

er sprachst warheit

soggyboxers

NEO is aware that this thread has been started, so I'm sure he'll appreciate good wishes from all who know him but have no contact details.
I spoke to him a couple of days ago and he's in good spirits and determined to beat his illness. His wit is still as alive as he is and we are making plans for the annual reunion of the Grumpy Old Gits Club, where we sit on a park bench, wearing grubby raincoats, feeding the pigeons the remains of our sandwiches, drinking Carling Black Label and setting the world to rights. He's the same fighter he's always been, has a positive attitude and will make it through what has been a pretty bum year so far.

I fully expect to see him back out here in his real home before the year is out, maybe a bit slimmer and with less hair, but ready to take on all comers

I'm sure all messages of support will go down well as will more (far fetched) tales of his exploits - keep it clean please.

Good luck NEO, we're all supporting you and wishing you the best for a complete recovery

Enkeldoorn

I have just caught up with this post and just want to add my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Knowing NEO he will think us a soppy lot for our sentimentality but it doesn't do any harm.
Hey chemo works as I know from my own relatives experience.
Good luck with the recovery

TipCap

Not sure who NEO is but after a lifetime in BHL (me) and a couple of tours to Nigeria, I probably knew him.

However, I send all the best from West Wales and hope he progresses well

TC

stacey_s

Dear NEO

Superb chap always willing to help when others are down as I and my wife know, helped us in a very difficult hour, thanks NEO and cheering you on from the sidelines mate, PM if you wish, lost contact.

Stace

cyclicoyibo

Gents,

NEO has been re-admitted to hospital in the last few days with a bit of a down-turn. however, I understand that he would love to hear from old friends. Anyone who would wish to contact him, please PM me for e-mail address, phone number.

Cyclic.

PPRuNe Towers

I also corresponded with him a few days ago as he knew about the thread and wanted to sort out re establishing his access.

Wishing him the very best,
Rob

jimmynutron

Hey Neo hope to see you soon back at the bar and please, lets have some good music!! Stay positive, We are all sending our best wishes and a speedy recovery for you.

Jimmynutron

SASless

NEO with less hair....now that would make some old Bristow Managers happy....they wanted that for years when he had his Pony Tail!

I think for a while he was thinking he was in the Navy or something as he chose to wear his hair a bit long in the back.

Soggs....you are an old Git....but NEO is far younger and prettier than thou!

Leave room on the bench for me will you....there could be some interesting stories passed around during that get together!

soggyboxers

NEO is now back at home again after his down-turn. He's still undergoing treatment and cyclic will be visiting him soon just to make sure he's still up for the Carling Black Label.

mtoroshanga

Hope things work out for the best,Mate.

Nigerian Expat Outlaw

To all posters, please (without being soppy) accept my sincere thanks for the messages of support. Believe me, as anyone who has been through this and lived will tell you, the ups and downs are not just a result of the pain and discomfort, they are chemically made by the stuff they inject into you and make you swallow. Your messages have (honestly) helped me to keep the faith and remain determined to beat this absolutely wicked disease.

I used to watch Jeremy Kyle on leave just to reassure myself that however bad things ever got there was always someone worse off (and with less teeth and hair) than me; having spent nearly a month in a cancer ward I will no longer need to put myself through that.

I trust those at my former and new base to keep my bar stools reserved as I fully intend to reoccupy them as soon as possible.

Once again, many, many thanks for the messages of support.

NEO

unstable load

NEO,
That's the ticket, Sir!
Speedy recovery and convalescence and back in the saddle.