Let's Face It! This Trip was a Disaster!🇹🇭🤔
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- I'd planned a short break over Christmas - though not exactly like it turned out!
Who'd have thought that noticing my smile was a bit more lopsided than usual would lead to not one but two emergency admissions to my local hospital in Thailand?
Just as I thought I was getting better, there was an unexpected twist in the tale. So join me, put your feet up, and find out what cracked me up this Christmas!
Get wel soon ❤
Many thanks, I'm on the mend already, I think 👍
Sorry to hear about this mate. Take care and best wishes for a full recovery and a much better 2025 🤞🏼
Many thanks for your kind words. Hopefully, on the mend quickly, and then dive headfirst into 2025! What could possibly go wrong? 😀
Get well Soon.
Many thanks for your good wishes!
Sorry to hear of your health problems, get well soon, hope you have a better New Year
Many thanks, Peter! I've been pretty fortunate over the years, so I'm certainly not wishing to complain when I get a little bit of bad luck. Many things I want to do in 2025, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Not too tightly tho'. I'm made of glass these days!
Tough break 😂 BM enjoy your time off and the Christmas break 🤣and looking forward to seeing you back in the new year 🙏
Thanks, Pete. Certainly not the break I had planned. But just goes to show, you can never take anything for granted. In fact it makes you value good health all the more! Lots of plans for 2025, fingers crossed no more trip ups!
Ouch - get well soon. A rough patch but the new year surely will bring better luck. I also had a surprise a few years ago with Bell's, was not a fun surprise.
Thanks, mate! Bell's is a weird one . Seems to come on quick and they don't seem to know exactly why. I'm trusting you made a full recovery. I'll still be 'handsum man' here!
I wish you well my good sir! Yes, Phil is a very good friend to have. Heal up and then go out for a belated xmas eve dinner and work up some more vids!
Thanks for your comment and good wishes. Yes, Phil is one of the good guys, and lots of people have sent good wishes, which is a real tonic! Plenty of other days to celebrate Christmas! 👍
BC no matter what has happened to you , you still have your sense of humour, you are a glass half full guy for sure 👌I am sorry to hear what happen just as well you have insurance . Well done on explaining about Bell’s palsy so well . Such a shock when it happens. You look well now. The pavements are so dodgy . Rest up and you will be back soon showing us great places. You have great storytelling skills , you could tell us some stories about you in the land of smiles and things that have happen. I’m sure the new year will bring you luck 🍀
Happy New Year my Mann
Thanks, Jimmy! I'm feeling pretty good in myself really.Two lessons learned; appreciate your full health when you have it, and remember to do things today because e never know what tomorrow will bring! it was my own fault with the foot. I know how bad the pavements can be, but I was rushing around as it was Christmas Eve. Lots of plans for the new year, so hopefully some more (positive) stories to share! Happy New Year Jimmy! Catch you in 2025!
You are looking fine. You can hardly tell you have this issue. Keep up the gentle exercise (one the toes recover) and your general health will make great strides. Not a great experience, but at least you are coming through it.
Many thanks, David. I'm feeling pretty fine in myself. Just a bit annoying to have injured myself doing the very gentle exercise that was going to improve my fitness! But that's how life is, so no complaints really! Toes are fine, I broke 2 metatarsal bones. Not exactly sure how, but I'm back at the hospital next week so let's see how it's progressing! Happy New Year to you!
Hope your luck picks up mate ,hope you have a great new year.
I'm sure it will do. I'm still very much one of the lucky ones. There's millions of people in a much, much worse position. I'm looking forward to 2025. Happy New Year!
Very sorry to hear about your injuries - hope you are on the mend BC - at least your face is looking better & you seem to regaining the equilibrium. In spite of the obvious pain & trauma you still managed to put a video up and give a good indication that you should always have insurance just in case - maybe in the new year you could do a video about Insurance, tips, plusses & minuses of different providers? Wishing you all the best for a continued recovery BC - Keep doing what you are doing!!!
Many thanks, David. Yes, insurance is an absolute must, in my opinion. Especially if you are as accident prone as me! There's so much choice and variation out there, depending on level of cover and age etc., but it's an interesting topic. Cheers, mate
Jeez mate! Santa really buggered you this year! Here’s to a speedy recovery! Happy New Year!
I believe before he selects what gifts to give you, he checks if you've been good or not!! He obviously received erroneous information in my case 🙄 😃 Happy New Year, mate!
Here's hoping you heal up quick.
Thanks for the good wishes! Cheers!
G'day BC mate , thanks for making this video. It certainly is a bad thing that you are unable to make videos atm , we love them ! It's a terrible run you've had there. Put your feet up and take care of yourself. Time heals all wounds , you'll be right mate 👍🏼🍻🇦🇺
Thanks, SG! It's kind of you to give me such positive feedback about the videos. Hopefully plenty more to come in 2025. I've got lots of ideas, just need to stop with the hospital visits! Happy New Year to you!
Sorry to hear about your hard luck, hope things change for the better and we see you on the mend.
Happy new year 🎈 😊
Thanks, Mark. Yes, bit of bad luck this month, but over the years I've had way more than my fair share of good luck. Already feeling brighter and making plans for 2025. Happy new year to you, too!
Sorry to hear your woes pal. Hope your well on the way to recovery. I’m in Bangkok if you can get around now. If not catch ya next time
Many thanks, David. It's a bit of a pain, but trying to make the best of it! I did actually overnight in Bangkok a couple of days ago. In fact, there's a new video today to show how I got on. Spoiler Alert: I'm not very skilful on crutches! Hope to catch up soon. Regards!
@@balloonchaserno worry’s muka get better and catch ya next time
@davidbuckley9307 Look forward to it, mate! 👍
We're arriving in bangkok tomorrow then down to jomtien in few days. If you need anything just ask. Get well soon!
That's really kind of you, David! I'm ok really. You have a great trip in Bangkok and Jomtien. Be careful on the pavements 😀
Hope you recover ok
Thanks, Phil. I'm sure I'll be fine. Until the next mishap! 😀
Sorry to hear BC. Get well soon
Thanks for the good wishes. Millions in a worse position. I'll be back in no time! 👍
ffs BC you ain't no spring chicken any more!! hope you are on the road to recovery, take it easy, and don't try to rush things, the Bell's palsy episode must have been scary too......but a relief of sorts when you were given clearance from a bleed
take care and all the best for 2025
Thanks, Tony! Spot on. No spring chicken, but felt like a turkey on Christmas Day! My new year's resolution is to act my age. See how long that lasts! Anyway, have a great 2025, Tony! Thanks for your comment 👍
It's clear that 2024 will not have been your best year, BC.
But at least you're back on camera!
I really hope 2025 will be a much better year for you.
Who knows? Maybe you will be awarded the UA-camr of the Year trophy?
Thanks, Alain! Yes, my Christmas break didn't turn out to be the one I planned! But there's worse things in life than being forced to put your feet up all day! Thanks for the positive vibes and happy new year to you!
New year, new luck
I'm hoping so, Russ! But then again, I said that at the end of 2023, so I should be careful what I wish for!
That's been an unfortunate month 😊. Fortunately, you are insured and the cost wasn't overly punishing.
Resting will save money 💰 as you eat what's in your cupboards or order in. +1 👍
Thanks, Andrew. I've had a lot of good luck. I was due a bad month! The insurance is a godsend. I know some people don't bother, but I couldn't be without it. Never did get Christmas Eve dinner, or indeed Christmas Day! That saved me almost enough to cover my part of the hospital bills 😃
Life is too short to be serious all the time. So, if you can't laugh at yourself, call me.... I'll laugh at you! 😆
At least you still have your sense of humor. I'm 56 and recovered from BP a year ago. Yup, while brushing my teeth was my first sign, too. I sang Elvis and Billy Idol songs, singers with 'lazy smiles', to help strengthen my facial muscles and wake up the nerves.
2025, can't be worse, right? RIGHT?!? Wishing you a speedy recovery with everything. 🙏
Thanks, mate! Amazing how many people get BP, but not that many people know about it. I didn't until I googled it. Obviously you've made a full recovery and are handsome man again, and that's my aim! I remember saying I was pleased to see the back of 2023, so I'm not gonna tempt fate for 2025! I'd cross my fingers and toes, but thats a bit problematic, too!
Crikey, following Pattaya UA-camrs we certainly get our fair share of health education with all your collective woes :) Rest up and hope for a better start to '25
Thanks, Reggie. I wonder if it has anything to do with most of them being gentlemen of a certain age? Or alternatively, it's well known youtubers will do anything for a few extra clicks! But, seriously, I know of a couple who have been properly sick. Best wishes to them. I'm just a novice.
Bah Humbug🎄You have plenty of time to edit and make videos now lol 😉
Thanks, Paul. Don't encourage me! There's people please that my output has been restricted! :-). No actually, everyone has been really supportive, including your good self, and I'm grateful for that!
Wow, when it rains it pours. This is why it pays to have health insurance. I’m glad I’ve taken it out. 👌
Thanks, Gordon. I trying to get all my health problems over with at the same time, to save time for later! At least that's my story! I'd be lost without the health insurance. It doesn't do to be worrying about the cost of an MRI scan or anything like that. So there's no doubt if you've taken out Health Insurance it's a wise move!
Hang on in there BC. I heard Uraha Remy gave you a call and enquired about your availability for the first team.
Thanks, Phil. When they told me my broken bones were 2 metatarsals I did ask if I'd be able to play football afterwards. Obviously the Doctor said yes, which I thought was a great result considering I've played like an Albion player all my life to this point!
Damn, not the worst place to have abit of downtime :)
That's a very good point. If you had to pick a place to do nothing and relax, here would be around the top of the list! I'm still one of the lucky ones for sure! Happy New Year.
Hope you get well very soon. ✌️✌️
Many thanks 🙏 Hopefully, 2 more weeks and 🩼 🩼 in the bin! 👍
On the bright side, at least you were in Thailand when those things happened to you.
Absolutely, Charlie. Where better to find a nurse to take care of you? 😃
Shit mate that's a run of bad luck hope for your sake things don't come in 3's? Take care of yourself hope you recover soon and Happy New Years and a painless 2025 to you.
Thanks, Gav. That's one of the first things I thought of when I did my foot. Where's the next one going to be? I've done the head and foot, so somewhere in the middle, I guess! Sounds ominous!
@@balloonchaser Let's hope the universe doesn't work that way, although if you are Buddhist and go to a temple and want to bang the big gong they always do it in multiples of 3?
@@balloonchaser Maybe the 3rd was watching the football on Boxing Day???
@davidrussell8996 That was certainly quite painful. Emery Christmas to you, David!
I've lived here 16 years and didn't know that until I went to a temple in Chiang Rai and hit the bell and was told I needed to do it 2 more times to avoid bad luck! Not sure it totally worked, but whatever 😊
Please give advice on medical insurance and medical bills.
Good question. I really should do a video on the topic! But in short I have medical insurance that costs me about 3,000 Thai Baht a month.For that I get in-patient care and emergencies. For out patient I pay myself.
In this instance my initial admission for Bell's Palsy cost about 16,000 Thai Baht, of which 10,000 was covered by insurance. The second visit for the foot injury, my insurance paid the initial 4,000 baht, and I self paid around another 5,000! Still an expensive exercise, but definitely better than worrying about the big amounts!
So glad they found your Brain on the MRI : ) Just kidding I hope you recover fast and enjoy all of 2025.👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers, PFI. 2025 has been a big improvement so far! Let's hope it continues for the remaining 363 days 😃
Enjoy your rest period, I hope you don't get bored. That must have been uncomfortable trying to sleep with that tape over your eye. Hopefully no Thais watching this video with your foot in that position at the end lol!...Your Bell's doesn't look too bad at all now.. Get well soon.
Thanks, Mark! Putting the tape on the eye and sleeping was ok. Taking it off from the eyelid in the morning was slightly more interesting! That final shot was even worse before I cropped the lower section. Far too much (or little) on display for family viewing!
Things people do to avoid buying a few drinks over the Christmas/New Year period. Takecare BC get back on your feet some..........your videos are a must see so stop this malingering.
Thanks, BB. Gotta admit I've quite enjoyed having a lazy month! Hopefully it doesn't become a habit because i've got a book full of ideas for next year. I'll certainly buy you a drink next time you're around!
Unfortunate to say the least, its odd how things happen like that, i remember getting bitten on the ear by a spider (painful AF) then 2 weeks later got bitten on the ankle WTF that was painful and swollen. Fekkin spiders everywhere, out to get me.
Thanks, Steve. Bizarre how things happen like that. I've been lucky enough never to have been admitted to "emergency" in a hospital in my life. Then twice in two weeks. It was probably overdue....!
FFS that’s an awful run of luck but hey you’ll come out the right side of it and make up for lost time in 2025 I’m sure
Absolutely! I'm feeling positive and ready for more twists and turns next year! Happy New Year to you!