Blue Bull ~ an introduction

[Blue Bull]

Hey,Chris van Niekerk is the name.38 years old.Anesthesiologist from ,Vereeniging ,South Africa.Married to Marika,Family Physician.She also have special interest in Cosmetic Dermatology.We have two wonderful kids ~ Chris (6 years) and Mariska (3 years).We live on a farm next to the Vaalriver,90 km south of Johannesburg.

Rolex has tickled my fancy from a very young age.Owning one has always been a dream.I guess it has to do with the quality,timeless designs and the history.At the age of 31,after specialising, I bought my first one,a GMT II ss,red/black bezel.I wore that for 5 years.At the same time ,my wife bought a Ladies DJ,TT,white face,Roman numericals.We had a break in ,Dec 2005 and unfortuanately,her watch was stolen . She has not replaced it,yet,all in good time .. Other priorities at the moment.That loss and heartache will be cured.Something to look forward too,for the future...

My work as an Anesthesiologist are about 50% for open heart surgery.Due to work hours,my free time is limited, but somehow we create some time for photography,high end audio and my newest passion,1/4 mile drags on my quadbike ..

I have been a member for a day or two now and already, I feel more than welcome.I am here to share the little knowledge I have about Rolex,but more importantly to learn more about these very special instruments.I have already seen,that there are members here with an absolute wealth of knowledge,acquired over decades.

Glad to be a member of this forum.

[Uncle-AJ]

Hello Chris and welcome to TRF. That's a very nice introduction and I hope you enjoy your time here amongst the crazy people.

[Prince]

Thanks for the introduction, Chris. I believe you will fit right in here, although that could be a dubious distinction!

[mike]

Hi Chris, great intro! Welcome!!

[padi56]

Hi Chris welcome to TRF myself just had a close encounter with a very nice lady Anaesthesiologist.In a resent operation, at my last op a few years ago they said I was impossible intubation and they gave me a card to carry around.So on my last visit gave the card to the very nice Anaesthesiologist.And they used a awake fibreopic technique,was not very pleasant getting the tube down.And was glad when she said ok Peter all finished, we will put you to sleep now.

[Prince]

Originally Posted by padi56

...a close encounter with a very nice lady Anaesthesiologist...

Was she hot, Peter???

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Hey,Chris van Niekerk is the name.38 years old.Anesthesiologist from ,Vereeniging ,South Africa.Married to Marika,Family Physician.She also have special interest in Cosmetic Dermatology.We have two wonderful kids ~ Chris (6 years) and Mariska (3 years).We live on a farm next to the Vaalriver,90 km south of Johannesburg.

Rolex has tickled my fancy from a very young age.Owning one has always been a dream.I guess it has to do with the quality,timeless designs and the history.At the age of 31,after specialising, I bought my first one,a GMT II ss,red/black bezel.I wore that for 5 years.At the same time ,my wife bought a Ladies DJ,TT,white face,Roman numericals.We had a break in ,Dec 2005 and unfortuanately,her watch was stolen . She has not replaced it,yet,all in good time .. Other priorities at the moment.That loss and heartache will be cured.Something to look forward too,for the future...

My work as an Anesthesiologist are about 50% for open heart surgery.Due to work hours,my free time is limited, but somehow we create some time for photography,high end audio and my newest passion,1/4 mile drags on my quadbike ..

I have been a member for a day or two now and already, I feel more than welcome.I am here to share the little knowledge I have about Rolex,but more importantly to learn more about these very special instruments.I have already seen,that there are members here with an absolute wealth of knowledge,acquired over decades.

Glad to be a member of this forum.

Welcome Chris. Welkom op dit fantastische forum!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Prince

Was she hot, Peter???

Well lets put is this way Allan,she could perform any procedure she liked on me and I would not struggle.

[Prince]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well lets put is this way Allan,she could perform any procedure she liked on me and I would not struggle.

EXXXXXcellent!!!!

[Blue Bull]

"Awake fibreoptic intubation" , not pleasant Padi,not at all ...but the safest way of securing the airway for the very difficult airway.

Remember to always tell your Anaesthesiologist,about this for any future procedures .... it is VERY important.

Do you have her name and number,you know,just for some sharing of "professional" ideas and so on and so forth ...

[Prince]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

...Do you have her name and number,you know,just for some sharing of "professional" ideas and so on and so forth ...

LMAO

Oh, you're a natural for this place, Chris!

[John]

welcome guy

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Welcome Chris. Welkom op dit fantastische forum!

Dankie Frans,dit lyk regtig na n baie aangename groep mense op die forum ... Jy weet natuurlik my van en gene kom oorspronklik oorwegend vanaf Nederland

I talk Afrikaans and Frans speaks Dutch,therefore we can understand each other relatively well ...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

"Awake fibreoptic intubation" , not pleasant Padi,not at all ...but the safest way of securing the airway for the very difficult airway.

Remember to always tell your Anaesthesiologist,about this for any future procedures .... it is VERY important.

Do you have her name and number,you know,just for some sharing of "professional" ideas and so on and so forth ...

Yes Chris she gave a a letter,with all the details and if I must say so she was very kind and explained fully what she was going to do.And visited me a few times while recovering.And when I was due to go home,she gave me the letter,her name was Dr Margaret Coakly.But unfortunately only got the hospital general telephone number,but she was very very nice.

[JJ Irani]

Hello Chris...

A big welcome to TRF. I have a few South African friends where I work. In fact, my first boss (The Registrar of the museum where I work) was SA. The most wonderful and gentle person I've worked for. She is now a nun in a convent somewhere in the South of my country. I still miss her!

I've even had the pleasure of tasting some of your excellent food!!

Enjoy your stay here on this forum and do post some pics when you can.

Cheers - JJ

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hello Chris...

A big welcome to TRF. I have a few South African friends where I work. In fact, my first boss (The Registrar of the museum where I work) was SA. The most wonderful and gentle person I've worked for. She is now a nun in a convent somewhere in the South of my country. I still miss her!

I've even had the pleasure of tasting some of your excellent food!!

Enjoy your stay here on this forum and do post some pics when you can.

Cheers - JJ

My sister lives in Gisborne.She and my bro in law are GPs .Have been in Gisborne for many years.He used to be the doctor in Te Araroa in the late 1970s.

Glad to hear good things from the SA folk in NZ ... Also,glad you liked some of our food,what was it Boerewors Biltong ... ??

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

My sister lives in Gisborne.She and my bro in law are GPs .Have been in Gisborne for many years.He used to be the doctor in Te Araroa in the late 1970s.

Glad to hear good things from the SA folk in NZ ... Also,glad you liked some of our food,what was it Boerewors Biltong ... ??

I honestly can't remember the names, but I do remember the superb sausages and chicken. Also one time, I had a special salad whipped up by this SA lady....superb!!

[miner]

Howsit Chris
Welcome to TRF.

I worked at Springfield Colliery in Grootvlei many moons ago. The drive in at Vereeniging was the closest entertainment, we'd go every weekend, didn't matter what was on.

Enjoy this nuthouse!!

[Blue Bull]

Hey,Miner.Small world, is it not .... When was this 70s/80s/90s ??

[miner]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Hey,Miner.Small world, is it not .... When was this 70s/80s/90s ??

80's, worked the mines first (Springfield, New Vaal and Kriel) before moving to a consulting job in Joburg. Moved here about 10 years ago (company transfer).

Looking forward to Feb and the Super 14. With a "Blue Bull" avatar, there can be only one team for you! In Perth I'm a keen Western Force supporter.

[Launch Mini]

Welcome Chris.
If you stick around long enough, might we be able to procure your services for a few members around here?

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by miner

80's, worked the mines first (Springfield, New Vaal and Kriel) before moving to a consulting job in Joburg. Moved here about 10 years ago (company transfer).

Looking forward to Feb and the Super 14. With a "Blue Bull" avatar, there can be only one team for you! In Perth I'm a keen Western Force supporter.

How many SA guys/families in Perth now ? Must be many ....

Yes,keen Blue Bull supporter ...My dragquad is even called,"The Blue Bull",eventhough its green ....

Western Force will do much better next year,improved a lot towards the end of last season.BUT,who the hell is going to beat the Crusaders ? Awesome polished team ....perfect rugby !!

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Welcome Chris.
If you stick around long enough, might we be able to procure your services for a few members around here?

Yes,only one problem .... the Atlantic Ocean Anyway,Padi wont be intersted because he has already been "Deep Throated" by the "Goddess of Anaesthesiologists" .......

[Gedanken]

Welcome aboard, Chris!

Gotta say, though, I really dunno what kind of anaesthesiologist you are - you're not putting anybody to sleep yet!

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Welcome aboard, Chris!

Gotta say, though, I really dunno what kind of anaesthesiologist you are - you're not putting anybody to sleep yet!

Well,remember ...I wake them up too ....,at least, most of the times,if I feel they will pay well ...BTW,the special fee on the rubber hammer, IS OVER

[mailman]

Hey Chris. Welcome to TRF That's a great intro. Do you have any pictures of you racing?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Yes,only one problem .... the Atlantic Ocean Anyway,Padi wont be intersted because he has already been "Deep Throated" by the "Goddess of Anaesthesiologists" .......

Yes must fully agree on that one Chris and up though the nose as well.