Zippy (Read 10900 times)

Bolter · July 24, 2016, 06:47:25 pm

Anyone heard how Mark Pretty is doing? Apparently he is in Stoke hospital.

shark · July 24, 2016, 07:27:35 pm

Broken wrists after a ground fall at Moat Buttress.

Got a text from him on Tuesday: "Op went well so so far not too bad"

DAVETHOMAS90 · July 24, 2016, 07:31:46 pm

Apparently, he's been walking for the past three days, and out soon.
Doesn't sound as bad as things could've been, though still nasty.

Good luck Zips x

Doylo · July 24, 2016, 08:34:17 pm

Heal quick Zips

saltbeef · July 24, 2016, 08:51:50 pm

Shit! Heal quickly Zippy!

SEDur · July 24, 2016, 10:35:20 pm

All that, and a metal plate with 80 screws in his back.
Visited Saturday night and he seemed pretty psyched on life.

He hasn't lost his sense of humour.
Lets wish him a speedy recovery!

Nibile · July 24, 2016, 10:39:24 pm

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

andy popp · July 24, 2016, 11:06:40 pm

Shit - get well soon Zippy.

Andy P · July 25, 2016, 04:03:15 am

Mark, get well soon dear old friend ... and come down here to Upsidedownland for a little R&R.
Spare key's under the plant pot. (How's he BTW?).
Be well,
AP.

shark · July 25, 2016, 08:14:37 am

Quote from: SEDur on July 24, 2016, 10:35:20 pm

All that, and a metal plate with 80 screws in his back.

haydn jones · July 25, 2016, 09:04:20 am

He told me he's confident he'll be back to it but not any time soon

davej · July 25, 2016, 12:47:10 pm

best wishes for a speedy recovery

Adam Lincoln · July 25, 2016, 04:36:11 pm

Get well soon Zippy!

GraemeA · July 25, 2016, 04:38:58 pm

Speedy recovery old boy.

Ps Snoop sends her love.

mrjonathanr · July 26, 2016, 12:08:08 pm

Mark is due to go home to his folks today. Some nasty injuries to recover from but I expect he'll be all right.

Very philosophical about it, impressive.

Bolter · July 26, 2016, 02:15:42 pm

Phew. I am glad he is okay. I am just wondering if he will be doing that new line he was working on?

SA Chris · July 26, 2016, 02:39:31 pm

Quote from: Bolter on July 26, 2016, 02:15:42 pm

Phew. I am glad he is okay. I am just wondering if he will be doing that new line he was working on?

Suggested route name - see route 25; http://kzn.mcsa.org.za/climbing/route-guides/kloof/boneyard

SEDur · July 27, 2016, 11:03:05 pm

Quote from: Bolter on July 26, 2016, 02:15:42 pm

Phew. I am glad he is okay. I am just wondering if he will be doing that new line he was working on?

Etiquette would suggest you give it some time, then get in contact and ask him directly.

I don't think its a retro-job, so I think its still off limits until you get word from the man himself.

Moo · July 28, 2016, 06:20:47 pm

Jesus, Bolter are you a vulture or what?

shark · July 28, 2016, 07:29:24 pm

Quote from: Moo on July 28, 2016, 06:20:47 pm

Jesus, Bolter are you a vulture or what?

Just old skool

mrjonathanr · July 31, 2016, 09:27:56 am

Hi Bolter, I mentioned this thread to Mark. Zippy's reaction was this
Don't be so rude
He'll be back

shark · July 31, 2016, 07:12:37 pm

Chill. Its just Seb having a laugh

shark · May 19, 2017, 08:38:06 am

Just thought I would report that whilst Mark is far from recovered he is in great spirits and back climbing though mainly top roping.

In a recent trip to France he top roped an 8a clean but typically said it was 'really' 7c+.

mrjonathanr · May 19, 2017, 07:42:05 pm

Can't be 100% if he didn't grade it 5c.