Burningbird: Bali's right next door

October 14, 2002

Bali's right next door

My buddy Rick, one of my oldest friends and dearest, has been in Bali for a few weeks. My mate the Bearman got an email from him a couple of days ago, and apparently Rick was partying it up in Kuta last Friday night. The bomb went off on Saturday night, and we've been trying to get in touch with him since. So far, we've heard nothing.

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Just woke up. He's alive, and on this list as 'Richard H. Gluosom'. No idea yet what his condition is, though.

I'm not a praying person, Chris, Bearman. But I'm a hoping person. And right at this moment, I'm hoping for you and I'm hoping with all my might for your friend. I'm hoping a whole hell of a lot.

Posted by Bb at October 14, 2002 09:29 PM

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Thanks, Bb. The latest news is good : he's been evacced to Melbourne, where I'm sure he'll receive the best treatment available. I don't know yet what shape he's in yet. Thank you for your thoughts. I'm not much of a prayer, either, but I'm hoping too. Fiercely.

Posted by: stavrosthewonderchicken on October 15, 2002 12:50 AM

The medical coverage in Bali was completely bloody overwhelmed -- not enough people, beds, blood products, pain relief, expertise, interpreters... a complete mess all 'round, with most people not getting the attention they needed in the first "golden" hour to dodge renal trouble, for which Bali is even less equipped to deal with.

The mobile burns units in the military aircraft we sent were a great deal better equipped and staffed than the hospitals in Bali, and the hospitals to which everyone was taken once they landed have dedicated burns units as good as or better than are available in the USA (e.g. no HMO interference).

If he's here, he's in good hands.

Posted by: Garth Kidd on October 17, 2002 12:13 AM

Thanks Garth. He is there now, and I know that he's receiving the best of care.

Posted by: stavrosthewonderchicken on October 17, 2002 03:26 AM