Will keep him in our thoughts - and his family, too!
I should be getting the latest news tonight at the session tonight, though who’s gonna lead it if Pat’s not there I don’t know.
The operations to pin the leg breaks seem to have been a success as was the one to repair the blood supply to the leg. They were hoping to get him into a walking frame today if all goes well as it helps prevent blood clots forming.
We’ve hatched a cunning plan to spring him from hospital early. We’re going to smuggle his pipes in to him. He’ll be out within the hour.
Brilliant! 
Yes, but think of the legal problems when dealing with the fallout! The other patients may not appreciate it nearly as much. 
Latest update.
I went to visit Pat last night. The wit and humour have survived intact. The operations were completely successful and there’s even a chance he’ll be home for Christmas. Luckily his wife is fully trained (the irresistable patient meets the immovable nurse).
Obviously he won’t be dancing for a while but he’ll still be able to play most of his instruments. His only musical problem is that one of the breaks is just above his right knee, just where the chanter goes so his pipes may be out of action for a while. (Hmm… if he’s not using them…).
His family have rearranged his office area so he can work from home even more than he does at the moment and he’ll only need a little uphill push of a couple of hundred yards to get to the Newmarket sessions.
BTW Pat sends his thanks for all the kind wishes.
Good news. I designate you, Mr. Barter, as official chair wheeler.
Sorry to hear about the crash - I seem to have missed this before, not been into Chiff for a while.
With bikers it always seems like when, not if, they end up in a bad smash.
Good karma for Wjndy’s healing!
Although it still sounds pretty serious to me, I’m relieved to hear that he’s making progress.
Now, he could always rest a concertina on the other knee. 
No way. He already plays it better than me when he has a go on mine. He also plays melodeon, whistle (again better than me), harmonica, and always borrows a fiddle if Ashokan Farewell pops up in a session.
He also sings better than I do, as does the rest of the world.
Glad to hear he’s doing well! That’s great.
Thanks for the update, John. Best wishes to Patrick and his, as well as you, for the Holidays.
Awful. One of our own. Wishing a good recovery.
Dale
Bad to have it happen for Christmas but good that all is coming out positively. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery with no blood clots (femur breaks are supposed to be notorious for that)! 
At least he’s a musician and an awesome one at that, from the sounds of it. Guess he’ll have some enforced down-time to practice. But if music is supposed to make you smarter maybe it helps you heal faster too…
So good to hear he’s doing well. Hope the “Home for the Holiday” comes true and works out well!