Stonechucker in major accident.

[Eurygnomes]

Good Lord. Firstly: my best wishes and healing energies to Dave/SC - whom I have yet to meet - and his family/friends who are supporting him through this. I hope that he comes through this rough patch still keen to ride.

Secondly: VTwin, please please please look after yourself too! You don't have the advantage of morphine or sleeping aids at the moment, so stay healthy (inwardly and outwardly) and don't allow yourself to spiral down anywhere 'kay?!

Thirdly: What a lot of support from KBers, what an amazing family you lot are.

*hugs* (from a stranger - but hell, hugs is hugs!)
Nomes

[bear]

Dave, all the best to a comfortable recovery. Get well soon!!!

[placidfemme]

Hey Dave, I hope you recover soon, my best wishes and prayers go out to you and your family.

[badlieutenant]

Arse! A girl can't turn her back for five minutes!
Get better soon, Dave- or I'll have to come over there and do my Nurse Hatchett on yer arse.
(And no- that wouldn't be a good thing; I'm even scarier in nurse uniform...)
get well fast dave!! the nurse action is BAD.......... :no:

[ManDownUnder]

SC it's all been said - but we're here for you.


MDU

[Madmax]

happy healing

[MSTRS]

We've still got our praying hats on, here. Is there an update on how SC is doing, etc?

[ManDownUnder]

An update would be good. I see Crashe is collecting DVDs for him to watch in another thread...

Hopefully that's a good sign?!?

Chrashe?

[Wolf]

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.
Thanks to those who stopped to help.
Don't kick yourself VTWIN - it could happen to any of us any time for whatever reason.

All the best to Stonechucker and his family.

"Get well soon, SC."

[Motoracer]

Very very sad to hear this.

He's a fucking nice guy and it just sucks to hear about this.
I really hope everything will work out for the best for him, in time.

[Slim]

This is not what I expected to see, first thing on a Monday morning! :no:

My thoughts are with you Dave, and your family. Best wishes for a full recovery, no matter how long that takes.

[Holy Roller]

See what happens when one misses a day on KB.
My prayers are for you bud. I know the pain. There is a lot of people here to draw strength from for now and later on. I pray that you will have a speedy recovery with little or no physical after effects.
Take your time to get strong again both in mind and body.
I know that it may sound a bit unthoughtful, but later you may want some pixs to add to the story you'll tell the grandkids.
May the blessings of God cover you at this time of recovery.
Gordon

[monkey99]

V V True, May all the healing thoughts of all KB'ers be with you and that you come out stronger. Prays to you and the Family SC. I only met you maybe 7 days earlier in Welli when you were down, but your a good bloke so be strong!!

[svs]

our thoughts are with you Dave and family.

Hang in there.

[skidz]

Hope you pull through and are able to to get back on your iron horse one day. Our thoughts are with you and your familly.

[vifferman]

You're a Top Bloke, Dave, and I wish you all the best for a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. Get well soon.

[chickenfunkstar]

Get well soon mate
I hope you have a speedy recovery

[Blakamin]

According to the radio (ZB News), Police would like to speak to a van driver that was turning right into Moonshine Rd.

[Skunk]

Anyone thinking of visiting - ring first, he may be changing Wards/Rooms.

[spudchucka]

Anyone thinking of visiting - ring first, he may be changing Wards/Rooms.
Is he getting out of ICU? That would be very good news.

[Ixion]

From the Newstalkzb site



More information sought on crash

27/06/2005 13:04:03

Police are seeking information about a serious motorcycle crash in Upper Hutt on Saturday afternoon.

One man is in intensive care in Wellington Hospital after hitting the Moonshine Bridge on River Road.

Constable Jim Veale says the motorcyclist involved was travelling with three other bikers.

He says police want to hear from the other drivers in the group and the driver of a van, who was seen waiting to turn right into Moonshine Road.



?? Three other bikers ? Thought there was only one.

[Joni]

Is he getting out of ICU? That would be very good news.

Yes. :yes:

[Ixion]

Yes. :yes:
That is indeed good news.

[Wolf]

Glad to hear he's getting out of ICU.

[crashe]

That is fantastic news that Stonechucker is now moving rooms...
He will have more nurses to watch... and be cheeky to...

Now I could always send down the grumpy nurse that I had when I was in hospital... she would keep him in line...lol.

[Groins_NZ]

Having just caught up on KB news I'm very shocked/sorry to hear Dave was involved in an accident.

Good to hear he's still with us atleast and I'm sure he's already on the way to a full recovery.

Hope you and the rest of the guys are doing okay!

[Uncle B]

Visited Dave this morning with his parents and Celtic Sea Lily.
He looks a hell of a lot better than when I saw him last.
Pretty groggy from the pain killers and he kept on falling asleep then wakeing up. He can talk but not very much and did remember me but has no idea what happened.
He asked his Dad which bike it was and grunted when told it was the R1.

Police have impounded the bike pending the investigation.

IMPORTANT

Does anybody know who rides a Red VTR1000 and a RED, BLUE & WHITE nc style bike.....my memory is a bit vague on these guys as I focused on Dave.
These guys were directly behind me when Dave crashed and the police would like to talk to them as they may be able to shed some light as to what happened.

[bugjuice]

great news that he's moved into the wards..
the drugs are pretty strong stuff, that's for sure!

He might remember in time, if he wants to. Hopefully the other riders come forward tho, and that van driver is found

[Jonty]

Hey, just read this thread this morning. Very sorry to hear of the accident, I will have the jitters a bit riding home tonight I'm sure. Glad to hear he is awake and ok, I would say he is one very lucky guy.

Get well soon matey :Punk:

[Lou Girardin]

Good to hear he's improving. There but for the grace of God etc.

[mikey]

dom posts version of police enquireies --

police want to hear from

three other riders who were behind bruce / dave

driver of tractor

driver of grey van

im a puzzled as to why no body of the 5 police want to speak stopped to check.... thats not on.... mob lynching i reckon.

[Slipstream]

He's moving limbs and talking coherently although obviously in some serious pain and rather tired...not to mention bored outta his fricken tree.

NC ... the loverly chick that she is ... took in a care package which included a poster, I asked him if he would prefer a hot naked chick or a nice bike poster, he replied "a bike" so I think he definitely on the mend :niceone:

He was on his way to the Ornatheo...Orthapes...Orthapae....he was on his way to another ward (not ICU) at 1pm :yes:

...Oh shit, I forgot to wash off that clinical acid handwashy stuff :shit: ...scuse me

[crashe]

NC ... the loverly chick that she is ... took in a care package which included a poster, I asked him if he would prefer a hot naked chick or a nice bike poster, he replied "a bike" so I think he definitely on the mend :niceone:

I have been letting Ramius know via text on updates on SC.
He is pleased that everything is going well for Stonechucker.
And he also said that, the ward that SC is in, is full of nice nurses.

Here is his text responce back re the poster.
Txt message from Ramius: Thats a true biker!

[Wolf]

Txt message from Ramius: Thats a true biker!
Nope, that's only a "biker" - a "true biker" would have asked for "A hot naked chick on a bike"

[Slipstream]

And he also said that, the ward that SC is in, is full of nice nurses.


Are they like these??
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=12544

:whistle:

[Marknz]

Does anybody know who rides a Red VTR1000...

Wasn't me occifer, I was at Manfield.

[RiderInBlack]

Hope your right about SC shifting into Orthopaedic Wark because most Orthopaedic Wards don't take serious head injuries. I hope this is good news as broken bones heal a lot better an a "broken" brain.

Thanking about you mate.
Any of those nurse's misbehave I'll come down a give them a good spanking for you:devil2:

[BNZ]

He was on his way to the Ornatheo...Orthapes...Orthapae....he was on his way to another ward (not ICU) at 1pm :yes:



Not yet.... I popped in around 3pm and the rude bugger was sleeping! Caught up with his folks who are in good spirits and were blown away by the level of KB support. They were still hoping he would be moved to a ward this afternoon but there was a bit of a toss up as to which ward he would head to. Sounds like he improving steadily :yes:

[Paul in NZ]

From the Newstalkzb site
?? Three other bikers ? Thought there was only one.

Can the local folks wot work in Bike Shops ask about please?

----------------------

More information sought on crash

27/06/2005 13:04:03

Police are seeking information about a serious motorcycle crash in Upper Hutt on Saturday afternoon. One man is in intensive care in Wellington Hospital after hitting the Moonshine Bridge on River Road.

Constable Jim Veale says the motorcyclist involved was travelling with three other bikers. He says police want to hear from the other drivers in the group and the driver of a van, who was seen waiting to turn right into Moonshine Road.

----------------

Maybe put up a little poster or summat? Maybe it's just my lynchin' arm playin' up in the cold weather but something is starting to give of the first wiff of a stink here..

Cheers

[BNZ]

Hope your right about SC shifting into Orthopaedic Wark because most Orthopaedic Wards don't take serious head injuries. I hope this is good news as broken bones heal a lot better an a "broken" brain.


I dont want to talk about his injuries as I dont know too much, but before anyone gets worried about this I thought I better point out he doesnt have serious head injuries, just a minor concussion.

[Paul in NZ]

Flowers on the way to his folks place from us a KB people (never met his folks)

I'll sort out some other stuff as I get weller and brain starts functioning again.

Soon as I'm non infectious I'll go visit him. I have a wee 3.5" LCD colour TV he can use.

Cheers

[monkey99]

I am a newbie here...I just want to say you guys rock...Always loved my riding days in the 90's..go the brother/sister hood.. Can not wait to get the new bike this summer...I get the shits seeing stuff like this...But, If I have people like you in my corner, well...I know I would feel good about donating organs if the end user had a KB Stamp!!

Keep up the support and don't go changing yo'selves...and for any potential Van driver out there...Open ya F'nn eyes...I swear I hope it wasn't a German Van...there will be trouble!!

get well Soon SC

[Joni]

Hi Guys

I had a long talk with Daves father Andre tonight, he wanted me to once again thank everyone on KB for the on going support. He has told me that the support has been very uplifting for both himself and his wife Sheila. The thing I found most amazing was that he said our support and loving words has made him look at his son in new eyes, with even more respect and admiration.... he never knew the amazing impact that young man has had on so many of our lives.

From me I ask... Dave is a good friend to me, please remember him in the months to come and keep the support going as it is now. He not only needs us now, he will need us in the next few months.

Take care and thanks again from Daves family.

Joanne

PS - He is being moved out of ICU in about 5 minutes.... wooohoooo!!! :wari:

[aff-man]

That's really good to hear...


Hmmm methinks a trip down to welly is in order when he is out of the smelly hospital type place :Punk:

[HDTboy]

It's good to hear that he's on the move, Get well soon SC

[SPman]

Good point Joni.
After the initial wave of shock, etc, it can be easy to let these things slip
Dave will need lots of support in the months to come - lets ensure he gets it.

[Uncle B]

please remember him in the months to come and keep the support going as it is now. He not only needs us now, he will need us in the next few months.

He has been a good riding buddy, friend & neighbour to me.
I have made a promise to myself to be there for him as much as I can.

[Ms Piggy]

Visited Dave this morning with his parents and Celtic Sea Lily.
He looks a hell of a lot better than when I saw him last.
Pretty groggy from the pain killers and he kept on falling asleep then wakeing up. He can talk but not very much and did remember me but has no idea what happened.
Sorry I haven't updated anyone, I was at work the rest of today and no time to even contemplate looking at KB's - especially since I was a few hours late. :whistle:

It was quite sobering seeing him. :( A few people have asked me if I felt better for seeing him and to be honest I didn't...I guess thats b/c he's looking so vulnerable etc. And for once I was actually at a loss for what to say! But, it was such great news that he is out of ICU. :2thumbsup

His parents are amazing people! Their positive attitudes and their love for Dave is really inspiring!

Joni and I both agree that it will the weeks and months down the track he'll need us but, he does also need us now and his Mum and Dad are very happy for us to visit him. Hopefully when he's moved he'll be in a ward with some good people who can keep him positive.

[mini_hooks_]

csl or joni can you keep me updated on his condition, my cell is 0274247840, home number is (06)3544193 thank guys, bruce dont beat yourself up over it ok he is going to be fine,

thoughts are with you dave
greg :no:

[2_SL0]

Im pleased to hear he has been moved. Its a good sign. :yes:

[MD]

What a relief to hear today's good news. Seeing the Medics working frantically in the ambulance was distressing to say the least.
I'm out of town until Thursday but I will visit Dave then - wouldn't he look good on a Honda. Um, maybe too soon for humour.

Maybe we shouldn't discuss what happened on KB but what the hell's up with the people involved or who closely witnessed the crash not stopping! Sub human what. Fleeing strongly implies guilt in my book.
Had to drive that road today and noticed no skid marks at all and the Police markings certainly seem to indicate a vehicle pulling out across Dave's path. That's about the only explanation as to how Dave and his bike ended up where they did. Sorry if I shouldn't have raised this. Just guts me that there was a constant stream of traffic, so someone would have been immediately behind and seen exactly what happened- those 'other riders' for starters. I was coming the other way some minutes later.

[Paul in NZ]

I read this a bunch a times

I looked at the map, at an aerial photo (still to damn chesty to go there) and still don't 'get' it. An 'unseen' impact seems a very logical explanation but thats the Polices job....

In a way... I hope this is not the case. I just could not think about sharing this town with someone making that kind of error and then leaving the scene....

Cheers

[FROSTY]

yeee haa-SC is gonna be ok fantastic news

[madboy]

Wow... I don't pay attention for a few days and holy shit... of all the people I thought I'd be reading about, it certainly wasn't Dave. He was one of the non-temporary NZers (even for a South African!!)

Dave, my thoughts are with you mate. All the best. I'll be in to see ya once the madness has died down.

[crazyxr250rider]

yeee haa-SC is gonna be ok fantastic news
good to hear he`s making a recovery

[V Twin Raver]

Great to hear Dave will make a recovery albeit a likely long process. I read this yesterday but could not remember my log-on as I am on a different computer than normal in another part of the world. When I first read about the incident my heart sank & I felt sick - just goes to show the impact of this site. I have not met dave or spoken to him directly but I have read his posts and others responses to his posts, been on the receiving end (in a good way) of his posts yet you feel a connection when something like this is reported. All the very best for a quick recovery and my thoughts are with you.

[Skunk]

He has been a good riding buddy, friend & neighbour to me.
I have made a promise to myself to be there for him as much as I can.Yeah, and we're here for you too, so sing out if you want to.

[Skunk]

He was sleeping when myself and Skunk Control got there so we didn't go in to see him. Talked with his parents (cool people) and Velox and Bad Lieutenant.

Andre asked us to tell NC that and laptop was very much appreciated. And the KB support uplifting.

Dave was moved, while we were there, to orthopaedics.

[NC]

He was sleeping when myself and Skunk Control got there so we didn't go in to see him. Talked with his parents (cool people) and Velox and Bad Lieutenant.

Andre asked us to tell NC that and laptop was very much appreciated. And the KB support uplifting.

Dave was moved, while we were there, to orthopaedics.
Was my pleasure :)

[Paul in NZ]

What ward is he in?

I've got my wee TV in my bag with some batteries and I'll buy an ear piece for it today so he does not wake the neighbours.

Cheers

[Riff Raff]

Great news that Dave is now in a ward. And am I right in interpreting that he has access to a laptop now? If so, Dave if you're reading this, then here's a sprinkling of happy happy joy joy healing glittery dust to help you with your recovery.

Sadly I'm back in Auckland so won't be able to visit - but I'm thinking of you heaps :hug:

[sels1]

Great to hear Dave is out of ICU. Hope to get in to Wgtn to see him today or tomorrow. Anyone know the ward no.?

[Skunk]

What ward is he in?

I've got my wee TV in my bag with some batteries and I'll buy an ear piece for it today so he does not wake the neighbours.

Cheers

Great to hear Dave is out of ICU. Hope to get in to Wgtn to see him today or tomorrow. Anyone know the ward no.?
Dave is in Ward E, well, that's where he went last night!

[surfchick]

hey SC- sorry that you in hospital:no: - we'll keep up the banter so you got something to read as you heal up...
xx
surfchick-the other SC :devil2:

[Hitcher]

"Orthopedics" suggests broken bones. Can anybody report on the extent of damage entailed?

[crashe]

"Orthopedics" suggests broken bones. Can anybody report on the extent of damage entailed?

Hitcher - he is there for his arm.
PM - CSL or Vtwin for more details.

[Paul in NZ]

"Orthopedics" suggests broken bones.

Not to me.. "Orthopedics" suggests some clever bugger wot learned latin out to torture us dull as ditchwater working class types that didn't making our lives a misery in spelling bees. Either that or a really big bill (in Guineas) from a doctor that thought 'Broken Arm Dept' was a bit common.

[ajturbo]

Sadly I'm back in Auckland so won't be able to visit - but I'm thinking of you heaps :hug:

i hear that it isn't sad from the welly bunch... i hear that they were not having a party for jim leaving... they were having a party because they were hopping that you wont be coming down and bug them for a while:puke: :whistle: :devil2: :rofl: :motu:

[Ixion]

"Orthopedics" suggests broken bones. Can anybody report on the extent of damage entailed?

Tsk tsk. For shame Mr Hitcher.

Orthopaedics please. We have not yet become a colony of the USA. Heh heh . Even Homer nodded :devil2:

[badlieutenant]

burn burn muhahahahaha
hitcher goes DOWN!!!!!!
*gleeeefuuly ruubs baad speeling hands togother*

[badlieutenant]

uh uh he used "" << those thingies. I feel a strong disclaimer coming.........(no rude comments please......ruuuth & jaz shhh, zip it)(oh btw jazbug5 we know your watching :D, as backup gramma police)

[jazbug5]

Er... I detected his usual ascerbic tone in his use of "quotes".
I assume he was distancing himself from the distasteful use of Americanised spelling by another, less discerning member..?

[jazbug5]

uh uh he used "" << those thingies. I feel a strong disclaimer coming.........(no rude comments please......ruuuth & jaz shhh, zip it)(oh btw jazbug5 we know your watching :D, as backup gramma police)

Aaargh! Busted!

[Paul in NZ]

Aaargh! Busted!

darn, now you will have to go to the awefullpeedicks word too

[Stroker Girl]

Holy Hell!

Just read this post as been away for a few days. Had to reread the title a few times as I couldn't believe it was Stonechucker that was hurt :no:

Was heart in mouth as I scrolled through but so so glad to hear that you are doing better and out of ICU.

Take care Dave and get well soon. Regards to your parents and friends, family. VTwin, you're a great mate!

:grouphug: Emma

[sels1]

we'll keep up the banter so you got something to read as you heal up...
xx
surfchick-the other SC :devil2:

Yes please do! Saw Dave today and I'm sure he perked up a bit when I told him there was over 20 pages of posts and get well messages - he said he was looking forward to reading them.

To all those who were praying, sending positive energy, sending happy thoughts etc etc - keep them coming - he will need them for a while yet

[John]

So great to hear hes doing well, being busy praying/thinking of him.

I just cant help but wonder what his new bikes going to be :D, Bet he will be out on that A100 within days of release :)

[Zed]

Great news that Dave is now in a ward. I'm so happy to hear you're in the land of the living with us Dave!! It's such a terrible thing for you to have to go through, you have my deepest sympathies. Keep your chin up high and please get well soon, life is what YOU make of it man. :ride:


Kindest regards,

Matthew

[MoFunthanmost]

Hey Dave - have yet to meet you, but hope your recovery's swift as pos and look forward to seeing you around! :)
TC

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Cool SC. :Punk: You had us worried. I look forward to seeing you in Taupo in Dec. My son recons you should both take the A100s for a blatt. :nono: Take care and get outa that place soon.

[BNZ]

Bet he will be out on that A100 within days of release :)

Well, as soon as his arm is up to spec anyway...
A big thing Dave has going for him it the fact that both legs and one arm are "ok" so he will be mobile enough to walk and drive an auto. As anyone who has had a multiple arm or a leg injury knows this is a huge step to rehab as it allows you a level of independace and the ability to get out and socialise a bit. :yes:
As was previously mentioned the support network often drops off significantly after a short period, and even although Dave is lucky enough to be able to walk and drive he will still require our ongoing support. Please, especially those of you in wellington, continue to think of Dave in the coming months as those can be the most mentally testing times of the rehab.

Dave I wish you all the best mate, and hopefully you wont be so rude and sleep through my next visit! :mad:

[dangerous]

Bet he will be out on that A100 within days of release :)
(just using your quote as an example John, as a few have said the same)
SC may not be in a hurry or have the interest in riding for a while after such a bad fright/acco..... I know I'd be shitting myself at getting back on the bike after such a thing, and for years after I reckon I'd freak every time I was in a similer situation to the acco.
Conferdance and nerves take a long time to heal....... SC if you are in no hurry to ride again, I will be right behind ya to support that disision :yes:

Now..... SC bloody good to hear ya sorting ya shit out in hospital, ya poor fuker ya going to be bloody sore for quite a while, such a relief to know things are picking up for you :Punk:

[Groins_NZ]

Glad to hear things are looking up for you Dave.

[Krusti]

Been away for a while and look what I come back to......Keep ya chin up Dave...I know how tough recovery can be...I am glad you are still with us....This sort of news really freaks me, it is probably one of my biggest fears when riding with my son.

Speedy recovery Dave I'm thinking of ya.

[Paul in NZ]

Yup! I saw Sels1 there and met Daves dad last night.

Left my little LCD TV and a bag fulla batteries to keep him distracted during the boring days.

Hospitals are the best place while you are banged up but otherwise they are not great are they!

Cheers

[Kjell]

Stonechucker - glad you are hear to tell the tale, sucks about the bike, but what is money in regards to life?

VTwin - sucks to see another rider go down, but I for one would be grateful to have a fellow rider be near me after the event, they have more idea about what just happened and the effects, riders understand the risks.

Both of you stay strong, many people here will offer whatever support we can. Any cute nurses by the way?
:doctor:

[Velox]

Any cute nurses by the way? :doctor:
I think they're all cowering in the nurses bay doing paper scissors rock for who has to suffer the wrath of a cornered and contained SC!

[madboy]

I think they're all cowering in the nurses bay doing paper scissors rock for who has to suffer the wrath of a cornered and contained SC!Seeing as the nurses were hiding, I assume you offered to give him a sponge bath?

[Velox]

Seeing as the nurses were hiding, I assume you offered to give him a sponge bath?
:nono: Cheeky bugger. :sly:

[RiderInBlack]

I think they're all cowering in the nurses bay doing paper scissors rock for who has to suffer the wrath of a cornered and contained SC!Yep, had the problem as a male RN as I'd be the one they'd send. Where's care for the patient's total welbeing if you don't let the male patients case the cute female nurses. Definitely an inscentive for a patient to mobilise:whistle:

[Joni]

Just a quick update guys - Dave is out of surgery. Both were good (arm and leg) and he is now allowed to sit at an angle which he is very happy about. His arm has shown a little bit of improvement and we are all hopefull of the outcome. Andre and Sheila are exhausted...

Good news is I spoke to Dave for a few minutes - he was struggling to talk, but he sounds ok! Getting stronger every day.

:sunny:

[gav]

:clap: Good news, thanks for the update.

[RiderInBlack]

No spinal injuries then as well as no major head injuries? Shit hot. It's still going to be a long road but the outlook as far a recovery is concerned is fairly good if you don't have ether of those injuries. I really hope that is the case for you, Dave.

Glad to here that you guys are there for Dave and his parents. Keep up the good work. Proud of you, Dudes And Dudettes:Punk:

[crashe]

Thanks for the updates on SC.

Good to see he is now able to sit up a bit more ...

So he will be able to play on the laptop soon...
even typing in with one hand is still good.

[justsomeguy]

Thanks for the news Joni, glad to know that the worst is over and that it is all a waiting game from here on in.

Well Dave, we are all in this together mate - and it's going to be a great trip :niceone:

[sels1]

thanx for that update Joni, its good to see progress. He's been stuck flat on his back for days, I'm sure he will be pleased to sit up a bit.

[wkid_one]

Have they actually determined the fault of the accident - I am struggling to see how Dave could have been involved in such a bad accident without the 'assistance' of a 3rd party

[sarg]

glad to hear your on the road to recovery Dave Jon and Kerry

[Uncle B]

Unfortunately Dave has been admitted back into ICU.

Now more than ever Shelia & Andre need our support.

Not sure at this stage if they are accepting visits.

Got my fingers crossed for you buddy.

[bugjuice]

Unfortunately Dave has been admitted back into ICU.

Now more than ever Shelia & Andre need our support.

Not sure at this stage if they are accepting visits.

Got my fingers crossed for you buddy.
what's happened? I thought he was on the up..?
this is sad

[MSTRS]

Unfortunately Dave has been admitted back into ICU.

Now more than ever Shelia & Andre need our support.

Not sure at this stage if they are accepting visits.

Got my fingers crossed for you buddy.
Oh Shit.......hopefully only a temporary setback. We are thinking of you Dave. hang in there man

[crashe]

Please keep us all updated as soon as you know anything.

[mini_hooks_]

Unfortunately Dave has been admitted back into ICU.

Now more than ever Shelia & Andre need our support.

Not sure at this stage if they are accepting visits.

Got my fingers crossed for you buddy.

aye??? i thought he was on the mend any ideas on why he has gone into ICU???

our thoughts are with you dave_stonechucker :grouphug:

[Zed]

Unfortunately Dave has been admitted back into ICU.

Now more than ever Shelia & Andre need our support.

Not sure at this stage if they are accepting visits.

Got my fingers crossed for you buddy.Thanks for this update VTWIN.

I'm praying Dave will pull through.

[bungbung]

Our thoughts are with you Dave, Andre and Sheila.

Ola

[Ixion]

Well, let's not assume worse than we need to. He's had a few operations lately. Sometimes the stress of that makes injured people a bit more fragile, and they move them back to ICU just so they can keep a closer eye on them . My undertsanding is that ICU each patient has a full time nurse (ie one nurse per patient) , more or less. Whereas general ward it's a nurse or two per ward. So they can monitor things much more closely in ICU.

I'm hoping anyway, so I'll run with that theory until I hear something definately bad.

Thougts and prayers . And other suchlike stuff.

[TonyB]

Hope you're right Ixion. It makes sense though, with all Dave's been through.

Comon Dave, you can do it mate. Got all my fingers and toes crossed that Ixons right.

[riffer]

Shit. I was just getting my gear on to go in to town to see Dave. :no:

I'll leave it for another day.

Fingers crossed for you buddy...

[aff-man]

Arse...............

Thoughs are with ya dave + family. :grouphug:

[sels1]

Unfortunately Dave has been admitted back into ICU.

Now more than ever Shelia & Andre need our support.

Not sure at this stage if they are accepting visits.

Got my fingers crossed for you buddy.

Ohh noooo. Hope Ixion is right. Hang in there Dave

[Sparky Bills]

Best thoughts with ya dave.

[spudchucka]

Hang in there dude. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[BNZ]

Well, let's not assume worse than we need to. He's had a few operations lately. Sometimes the stress of that makes injured people a bit more fragile, and they move them back to ICU just so they can keep a closer eye on them . My undertsanding is that ICU each patient has a full time nurse (ie one nurse per patient) , more or less. Whereas general ward it's a nurse or two per ward. So they can monitor things much more closely in ICU.

I'm hoping anyway, so I'll run with that theory until I hear something definately bad.

Thougts and prayers . And other suchlike stuff.


Yes it is very common to be yo-yo'd back and forth a bit in the early days of treatment, especially since Dave has had Cardiac surgery and was in an orthapedic ward. Unfortunately hospital staff dont prep you for this (they keep telling you the good stuff that you need to hear!) I discussed this briefly with Daves folks on monday, so hopefully it wont come as too much of a shock.

Cheers for the update VTWIN, keep em coming.

At least in ICU dave wont have a TV so he wont need to watch any of the crappy rugby thats been played lately :whistle:

Thoughts are with you Dave. Get well soon buddy.

[ManDownUnder]

Good luck Dave - get well soon chap!
MDU

[Groins_NZ]

Hoping its just a formality and you're doing okay Dave.

[Riff Raff]

Thinking of you Dave. :hug:

[monkey99]

Hey Dave, be well and remember we are all here for you, to Mum & Dad.. we are sure Dave will do well as he has a strong personality and so therefore a strong heart..y'all keep your head up cos we can help when the burden is heavy...Kudos to those on the front offering shoulders :ride:

[TonyB]

For Daves Mum and Dad: you've probably sussed this already, but if the hospital Dave is in operates anything like Christchurch central you will be wise to only listen to the head of the various departments/ teams that are looking after Dave. By this I means the surgeon or specialist that leads the gaggle of people around.

I'm a fairly regular customer of the health system, and I've been in there with sick relatives etc as well. Invariably a well meaning house surgeon/ registrar or whatever will come along and confidently tell you "this is whats wrong......, this is what we are going to do........". And more often than not they get it wrong.

This can lead to an all day emotional rollercoaster ride....once when I was in hospital there was this diabetic chap across the room that had a toe that was turning black. The house surgeon, registrar and locumn had all been popping in to share their vast knowledge of what was going to happen. I kid you not when, all in the space of a couple of hours, he was told that the toe needed to be amputated. Then it was the foot. Then it was the leg just below the knee. Then it was the leg halfway up the thigh. Then finally at the end of the day the SURGEON came in and said that they may be able to save the toe, but if not that would be all that was amputated.

So please, be very selective about who you listen to!

[Velox]

Dave's mum's a nurse which would help them understand what's going on. Must make it a little bit easier than if they were new to the whole system.

[NC]

:hug: Thinking of you Dave :)

[TonyB]

Dave's mum's a nurse which would help them understand what's going on. Must make it a little bit easier than if they were new to the whole system.
Sfggy hfrg gglgte ghfgt... ***extracts foot from mouth*** Sorry, didn't know that. They'll be well aware of who to listen to and when, then.

[Her_C4]

Jeepers - I have finally managed to get onto a PC and read this thread and find out what is happening......

My thoughts and best wishes are with you Dave, your family and those closest to you.



:grouphug:

[LB]

Hang in there Dave, we're all with you.

Thanks for the updates VTwin - much appreciated.

[toads]

Hang in there Dave, we're all with you.

Thanks for the updates VTwin - much appreciated.

Yes ditto, how's he today does anyone know?

[scumdog]

Hang in there dude - and so say all the others on this site!!

[That Guy]

Can't say anything that hasn't been said already. I don't know you at all SC but you are a fellow biker so therefore my thoughts are with you.

[FROSTY]

hang in there Dave. We're all rooting for ya matey

[vifferman]

hang in there Dave. We're all rooting for ya matey
I'm not doing any rooting at the moment. :confused:
Perhaps this weekend, if I'm lucky.

All the best, Dave. Get well soon, coz we really really like you, you're a Top Bloke, and we miss you on here. A lot.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I'm not doing any rooting at the moment. :confused:
Perhaps this weekend, if I'm lucky..
To much info thanks Viffer :whistle:


All the best, Dave. Get well soon, coz we really really like you, you're a Top Bloke, and we miss you on here. A lot.
What this man said. You are inspirational. Keep it up mate. We care about our own and you are defiantly one of us. :yes: :yes:

[madboy]

Just caught up with THE man and his wonderful parents. He'll likely be in ICU until next week - maybe Monday?, but with all things considered he's doin okay. I kept the visit short - they don't put ya in ICU cos you're feelin a box of fluffies. But a smile or two were seen, so he's still with us!!

Andre, his father, advises that I was visitor number 45 - and that's only counting the ones who've been while he's been around. So that speaks volumes for the high regard Dave is held in by everyone.

I'll drop by and see him next week sometime, don't want to overload him at this sensitive time.

Thanks to those who let me know his surname so I could locate him!

[bugjuice]

Thanks heaps for the update. Glad to know that altho he's back in ICU (alway wanna put 'later' after that, dunno why..), he's still puttin up a good fight. Hopefully, they'll boot him out of ICU soon, then boot him out of the wards all together!! woohoo..

[crashe]

Thanks for the update...
and its good to hear there is a smile of two on his face...

[mikey]

Dave's mum's a nurse which would help them understand what's going on. Must make it a little bit easier than if they were new to the whole system.

nah makes it worse knowing evertything thta can go wrong, my mummmmies a nurse...




dave is in icu but if you got a mullet, an a smile the nurse will let you in.

apparently there are some hot nurses an dave is thinking about the new bike.... though he did mention the dreaded HD word, noooooooooo dave the morphine is getting to you, noooooooooooooooooooooooooo

reckons he will be out of ice unit tomorrow didnmt no where he is going to though,

keep the visits flowing, fuck the other shit about leaving him be as its ICU an hes sick an bla bla bla, he is bored as fuck an sore an its a hospital, poor guy,

to quote the man

every minute feels liek an eternity in there, help break those eternities up for him,

i know i will

[Slipstream]

every minute feels liek an eternity in there, help break those eternities up for him

I have an idea that will hopefully break up the "eternities" for him .... and with the aid of my trusty side-kick Crazylittleshit....hopefully he will be amused for quite sometime ... although the idea needs him to be out of ICU ... until then I think I might just go and visit him tomorrow :D

C you again real soon Dave gentle-:hug:

[MD]

Couldn't believe it when I came across a red VTR1000 and red/white/blue NC style Honda 250 out riding together this arvo. l stopped and sure enough they were the two that were riding behind VTWIN when Dave crashed. It turns out they did stop, checked on Dave and left when the ambo arrived. At the time they were (and still are) upset by what they saw. They have been in to see the Police after reading the request in the paper. Unfortunately they were ahead of Dave and just like VTWIN they didn't see what caused him to go into the railing. They recall he was not speeding but they had to brake fairly hard for the traffic backing up, then they heard a bang and saw the R1 going along the railing past them with no rider on it.
Good to hear they came forward anyway.

[sarg]

thinking of you and your family SC

[Paul in NZ]

Couldn't believe it when I came across a red VTR1000 and red/white/blue NC style Honda 250 out riding together this arvo. l stopped and sure enough they were the two that were riding behind VTWIN when Dave crashed. It turns out they did stop, checked on Dave and left when the ambo arrived. At the time they were (and still are) upset by what they saw. They have been in to see the Police after reading the request in the paper. Unfortunately they were ahead of Dave and just like VTWIN they didn't see what caused him to go into the railing. They recall he was not speeding but they had to brake fairly hard for the traffic backing up, then they heard a bang and saw the R1 going along the railing past them with no rider on it.
Good to hear they came forward anyway.

Stopping like that was a class act MD!! Give this man some positive reps for class and style people! This is what it's all about.

Now, just a van and a tractor to find

[SPman]

Can't say anything that hasn't been said already. I don't know you at all SC but you are a fellow biker so therefore my thoughts are with you.
Ditto, but, having met Dave at the rally and at Taupo.....some people make an impression and Dave stood out as a great, regular guy, who doesnt need shit like this.
Cheers to all the Welly peeps, who are visiting where we can't.

I'm not doing any rooting at the moment. :confused:
Perhaps this weekend, if I'm lucky.

..And as for you............

bit close to home.....

[toads]

Just caught up with THE man and his wonderful parents. He'll likely be in ICU until next week - maybe Monday?, but with all things considered he's doin okay. I kept the visit short - they don't put ya in ICU cos you're feelin a box of fluffies. But a smile or two were seen, so he's still with us!!

Andre, his father, advises that I was visitor number 45 - and that's only counting the ones who've been while he's been around. So that speaks volumes for the high regard Dave is held in by everyone.

I'll drop by and see him next week sometime, don't want to overload him at this sensitive time.

Thanks to those who let me know his surname so I could locate him!
Glad to hear he's recovering enough to feel bored shitless!,

[Doogle]

Hi Stonechucker/Dave. Frosty told me about your accident.Thats really bad news.
With all the good will being beamed your way you'll be up and about in no time.

[RiderInBlack]

keep the visits flowing, fuck the other shit about leaving him be he is bored as fuck an sore an its a hospital,Didn't say to leave him be. Just recommended to pace the visits a wee bit, OK.
I know it sounds funny, but I'm glad to hear that Dave is feeling bored. He must be on the mend again. The patients that are quiet and not bored are the one's that worried me most.

Good on you Mikey for doing you bit.

Excellant follw up MD.

[mikey]

Thanks to those who let me know his surname so I could locate him!

looked the dick when i went in myself

first time i went to a&e to check up on him, nurses laughed

mike " errr here to see dave"

nurse " dave who lov"

mike "DANGEROUS DAVE THE SUUUTH ARRRFFFFFFFFRIKAN"

nurse " anything else to help identify him"

mikey "used to ride a beaut R1"

nurse "....."

mikey "i got his cell but hes not up to answering"

nurse " why is he in here"

mikey "crashed his bike"

nurse [light bulbs go off in her head] "sorry hes in bla bla bla you have to go bla bla bla

i think its in phonetic spelling

sch vorn a pov

anyone?

[Hitcher]

Full marks for correctly spelling phonetic.

[riffer]

But a hideous phonetic attempt at Dave's surname ;)

[Joni]

But a hideous phonetic attempt at Dave's surname ;)
Gotta agree that was very funny.... :clap:

[Wolf]

Full marks for correctly spelling phonetic.


mikey "used to ride a beaut R1"

nurse "....."


And somewhat fewer marks for an excellent rendering of a bewildered blank stare...

[Fordy]

Just got the gist of this. Still got yer pics on the wallpaper SC, good luck for a speedy recovery.

[sels1]

CSL and I called in to see Dave after the Martinborough ride yesterday. Mr and Mrs Skunk were there also, they brought in a nice basket of goodies for Andre and Sheila - well done guys.
Dave was looking noticably better and they told us they thought he will be out of icu today or tomorrow.

[zadok]

Thanx for the update. Good to hear.

[bugjuice]

that's great news about Dave coming out of ICU.. glad to hear he's back on the up [again]!! Hope you get well soon dave!! Keep on mendin!!

[Joni]

Andre called last night - He and Sheila are sounding soooo much better, in fact we laughed and spoke about the positives and the road forward for Dave. he used an old favourite saying of mine " The world is our oyster". It was good to hear them up beat and positive about their sons recovery.

One day at a time.

Up, up and away..... :D

[justsomeguy]

................

[Badcat]

Well people - nothing's permanent and life is short - so follow your dreams and do what you yearn for sooner rather than later - as the roads of by and by lead to the town of never.

It is so easy to lose track of what it was that we always wanted to do and pathetically justify our life by convincing ourselves that we are victims of circumstance.

i TOTALLY agree with this statement.
i've always said:
i'm not afraid of death. i am afraid of dying, never having lived.
get well SC, and i hope to meet you soon.

ken

[crashe]

Has anyone heard yet if Stonechucker is now out of ICU and back in a ward?
And if so what ward and room number?

All updates on SC are really appreciated.

[Joni]

Has anyone heard yet if Stonechucker is now out of ICU and back in a ward?
And if so what ward and room number?
Yes, Dave was moved back to the orthopedics ward yesterday.
Not sure what room number tho.

[crashe]

Cheers, thanks Joni...

Good to hear he is on the mend again...
He must be listening to and doing as the nurses tell him to... :clap:

[mikey]

but I'm glad that when he "crashed" he did so on his dream bike doing what he was loving.....






your one sick bastard.

[justsomeguy]

..................

[mini_hooks_]

glad to hear that dave is out of ICU and back on the up.
get well soon bud were all missin ya!!! :Punk: :Punk:

[Lias]

Bloody hell, ignore the boards for a bit and look what happens.

Never met you Dave, but you always seemed a great chap on the boards. Hope you recover quickly, my thoughts are with you and yours.

[WTM]

Dude

I've barely been on the board since I've joined, but to pop on to find someone has come a cropper on "that" bridge is not a nice feeling (have had a few scary moments myself there).

Hope you get better soon, and are on a bike (be it any bike) asap.

[mikey]

but I'm glad that when he "crashed" he did so on his dream bike doing what he was loving.....



your one sick bastard.


Read the rest of the post idiot.

this isnt the place to argue about it but cause im a dick i will anyway

dave was quite dissapointed to learn it was the R1,

have you been in to see him at all, talked to him?

To crash an nigh on kill yourself, ending up with some big injuries, and writting off your pride an joy aint the way to go,

daves got ambitions in life mate, an its cause hes slightly more positive than some that hes looking through it, thinking new bike etc

SO ""some lame guy"" who doesnt know jack shit, SHUT THE FUCK UP,

[crashe]

Right, There is to be no more fighting on this thread.

and now back to how Stonechucker is doing....

This is about Stonechucker.... and him getting better and getting back on a bike again after he is fully recovered.

If anyone in Wellington has been in to see him, can you all let us know how he is getting on, for all of us who live so far away.
Thanks.

[justsomeguy]

........................

[mikey]

[B]can you all let us know how he is getting on, for all of us who live so far away.
Thanks.


go see him yourself.



got his bed on an angle so hes go a slightly different view of the roof, no tv, not sure if the dvd collection will be any good for week or so.

got his cell phone with him now, but can only see so far in the position hes in.

chirping up i would say. just chirpy.

[crashe]

go see him yourself.


I would if I could....

But I am unable to travel that far yet,
due to me having adominal Hysterectomy 8 weeks ago...

That is why I am asking how he is doing via all the Wellington KBers.

[2_SL0]

Lets focus on whats important here please. Please keep the updates coming. Im sure SC condition and recovery are in everyones thoughts.

[mini_hooks_]

this isnt the place to argue about it but cause im a dick i will anyway

dave was quite dissapointed to learn it was the R1,

have you been in to see him at all, talked to him?

To crash an nigh on kill yourself, ending up with some big injuries, and writting off your pride an joy aint the way to go,

daves got ambitions in life mate, an its cause hes slightly more positive than some that hes looking through it, thinking new bike etc

SO ""some lame guy"" who doesnt know jack shit, SHUT THE FUCK UP,
edit...sorry for the childish behaviour guys

[FROSTY]

oyyyyyy---pull ya fucken heads in
Argue in PM if ya wanna -but not in here
I dont care who started it -Mikey ,JSG and mini hooks cut it out

[LB]

,
,
Really good to hear Dave's out of ICU. Will get up to see him one night before long.
,
,

[mini_hooks_]

oyyyyyy---pull ya fucken heads in
Argue in PM if ya wanna -but not in here
I dont care who started it -Mikey ,JSG and mini hooks cut it out

sorry frosty next time ill keep it to myself :weird:

[Hitcher]

Can people please try to be a bit more thoughtful before they hit the "submit" button.

Dave is currently recuperating after an horrific accident. Some of the postings on this and other threads, while well intentioned, don't contribute much to the greater scheme of things. Some items are a bit patronising and others seek to present views and values that may not be shared by others -- including Dave. This has pissed some people off, and I can understand why they are pissed off.

In these threads in particular, let's be mindful of the needs and wishes of Dave and his parents and being supportive of them. They have got a lot in front of them.

And let's be a bit more caring about others here as well. Not everybody is thick-skinned and may not take kindly to being ambushed with truckloads of angry PMs and negative rep points, particularly when they may have done nothing other than express a view that differs from that held by the "herd".

This is our gargre. Let's show a bit more respect for each other.

[bugjuice]

how about's we just call it quits. stop talking about it, and mods, remove anything below this line that's negative or besides the point.

the line
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So anyone checked up on Dave lately? How's he doin now he's back in the wards?

[Velox]

I like your thinking Bugjuice.


I'm popping in tomorrow so I'll know how he is then. Anyone been in today?

[Uncle B]

I'm popping in tomorrow so I'll know how he is then. Anyone been in today?

I'm going in tonight....I'll post an update later.

[Ms Piggy]

Went in and saw Dave tonight. Vtwin was there and so was another friend of Dave's.

He's on level E room 4.

He was pretty tired but doing ok, he was talkling about Harley's again :D

He can sit up but not enough to be able to watch telly or anything yet and he can't really read either, the neck brace is really annoying him (poor thing!) he said he basically sleeps between visits.

So glad he's gettin' there. :yes:

[crashe]

Thanks for the update.... much appreciated.

Please do pass on my well wishes to him, when you see him next.
He will like riding a Harley......

[Uncle B]

Ditto to what Celtic_Sea_Lily posted.

He is looking so much better that last week. No oxygen mask this time.
He's alot more alert and chatty but as Celtic said he is tired and needs lots of sleep so the body can repair itself.

He told me they are going to try to get him on his feet this week, if not at least sitting up in a chair.

V Rod is what he's talking about getting now....."if I get one I won't be going fast, just cruising from now on."

Good on you Dave. :Punk:

[bugjuice]

thought he cruised anyway!
Goood on 'im, and thanx for the updates..
Sitting and getting out of bed is a tough bit, but he's a strong bloke, I'm sure he'll be itchin to get up, and feel better for doing it!

all the best for Dave, keep the updates comin!! ;)

[Gazzar]

thanks for the up date get well soon dave.

[Madmax]

I have had 53 broken bones (not all bike related)
but none have ever stoped me riding!, i am sure he will reaquire
the bug (i have one bike that has mangled three of it owners)
even road one in plaster, just wish him well in recovering
fast!! i had one witch took three years to recover from..
but sounds like he has got the right attude
(ps it is pretty easy to ride with your left arm in plaster)
:devil2:

[sels1]

he was talkling about Harley's again :D

Thats prolly just the drugs making him say silly things......... :rofl:

[Madmax]

just make sure NOS does not enter any thoughts about harleys
lest he likes more hospitle food

[bear]

Good to hear Dave is doing well, all the best for a quick recovery there fella!

[placidfemme]

I've never meet Dave (SC) but I've read some of his posts and stuff... Good to hear he is making a recovery :) Get well soon :)

[Hooks]

I am sooo pleased to hear that Dave is making good progress. I have been hoping to get down to see him but I have had sick kids for the last week and a half !!

I hope to have the time to scoot down on tuesday and see him, I will probably have to take the tribe too but only Greg will come in with me actually see Dave. The girls will drive him mad asking dumb little girl type questions !!
If ya get to read this before I get there Dave .... Be afraid ... Be VERY afraid !!!

[Groins_NZ]

Awesome! Glad to hear things are moving ahead in the right direction for you Dave. Might pop in today to say hello if you're awake :)

>>>

[FROSTY]

Ive got the first week of the school holidays off work.Im planning on taking a ride down to visit dave. Ive got a lil 14" tv goin with me to keep him entertained

[crashe]

Ive got the first week of the school holidays off work.Im planning on taking a ride down to visit dave. Ive got a lil 14" tv goin with me to keep him entertained

Frosty - you are going to take a 14 inch TV on the back of the bike with you.. well done...

Stonechucker - yep getting up and out of bed is great...
once you start moving then there will be no stopping you...

[FROSTY]

nahh i thought id sit it on the dash board so i'd have summat to do as im riding to welly -bloody long extension cord but :devil2:

[Squiggles]

thoughts go out to him and his family, hopefully he's up and ready to get back on in no time :)

[mini_hooks_]

nahh i thought id sit it on the dash board so i'd have summat to do as im riding to welly -bloody long extension cord but :devil2:

well done frosty!!!! we have a pretty long extension cord you can use if ya want :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

glad to hear dave is getting better but lets hope he's not giving harleys a serious think!!!! if anything he should get a suzuki!!! :rofl: :whistle:

get well soon bud we are all missin ya here.

[Uncle B]

Fantastic news

Andre came over to say that Dave was up and walking around for about an hour today.

[Marknz]

good stuff

:drinkup:

[badlieutenant]

!!awesome.

[sels1]

Fantastic news

Andre came over to say that Dave was up and walking around for about an hour today.


Excellent news. That is a big leap forward for him. Good to get the legs working again after being flat on his back for that long.
Well done Dave!

[crashe]

Fantastic news....

Now Stonechucker, will be starting to chase the nurses around the nurses station soon....hehehehe.

[bugjuice]

awesome!! great news!!
thanks for the updates, keep 'em comin..

[LB]

.
.
Really good news. Well done Dave.
.
.

[rfc85]

Very good news

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Cool. Good stuff Dave. Speights_bub has his first bucket outing this weekend and he has you in mind as you chatted to him about it. Yep an A100. So you will be on the track in thought this weekend. Take care Dave. Hope to catch up sometime. :Punk:

[Ms Piggy]

Fantastic news

Andre came over to say that Dave was up and walking around for about an hour today.
Yep - I got a text from Mikey and he wanted me to pass on the great news too! That is such a HUGE breakthrough - I know he'd talked about sitting up and walking but I had thought maybe next week.

:2thumbsup :banana: :2thumbsup :banana: :2thumbsup :banana:

[TonyB]

Fantastic news

Andre came over to say that Dave was up and walking around for about an hour today
:clap: That is awesome news :Punk: Dave- you are the man :not: :not:

[Ghost Lemur]

Talk about not wasting any time.

You go Dave.

I'm feeling more sorry for the amount of new posts you're going to have to trudge through when you get back, your recovery may not take months, but catching up on the Forums will. :rofl:

Has anyone smuggled him in one of these ---> :drinkup: yet? Bet he's dying for one.

[John]

Fantastic news

Andre came over to say that Dave was up and walking around for about an hour today.
Awesome Awesome Awesome :D

Keep strong!

[aff-man]

great to hear


Keep it up dave :Punk: :Punk:

[phantom]

At last some good news on a crappy day. Keep it up Dave :yes:

[ManDownUnder]

Go for it chappie... go for it.


Dave - I don't know the battels you're fighting and I wish I was in the same town so I could stop in. I can't but I'm thinking of you - as we all are.

When you are in Auckland next, PM me - I'll happy shout the first couple of drinks for you.

Tell ya what - this has been a stirling example of everyone coming together in the face of adversity. The KB mob - you're blardy awesome (and no - I ain't been drinking... )
MDU

[skidz]

Yeah, you show those doctors how it's done Dave.

[mikey]

Has anyone smuggled him in one of these ---> :drinkup: yet? Bet he's dying for one.
in the jasssssssssssssssssssson voice


weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeasellllllllllllllllllllllll llllllll

[mikey]

when i was in yesterday he has been up for over an hour . out of bed for a fucking hour an had walked. man on a fucking mission i htinks.

an encouragin sign is the harley D's
seem to be on the mind, an every time ive been in there they always come up

FUCK THE R1 is the word

[surfchick]

He can sit up but not enough to be able to watch telly or anything yet and he can't really read either, the neck brace is really annoying him (poor thing!) he said he basically sleeps between visits.

So glad he's gettin' there. :yes:

dave-
i feel for you man with all your body's going through-and the mental discipline it takes to not go nuts that you can't get round and healing up takes so long.... just really feel for you in hospital...hang in there...and big hugs from aucklandKB crew. thinkin of you in there this wet grizzly day :grouphug:

[Velox]

in the jasssssssssssssssssssson voice


weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeasellllllllllllllllllllllll llllllll
Heh - yep. Into ICU.

[NC]

Woohoo! Go DAVE!!!h :D

[RiderInBlack]

Fu*ken great news hearing that you were up and mobilising:clap: .That's a biggy. Must have been real hard work, but ooh the relief:Punk: No one realises how much not being able to move affects their choices and independance until they are able to.

Congratulations on your first steps to regaining you Indendance, Dave:Punk:
:not:

[sels1]

Heh - yep. Into ICU.

Good one Velox. I presume that was the bottle of Martinborough Beer from the Pub we had lunch at on last Saturdays ride? A beer that rode over the Rimutakas on the back a bike for Dave....well done

[Ms Piggy]

I popped in and saw Dave tonight - he was very chipper indeed. I think now that he can walk he's probably feeling a lot more positive. Yay Dave!!

[Joni]

I popped in and saw Dave tonight - he was very chipper indeed. I think now that he can walk he's probably feeling a lot more positive. Yay Dave!!
Yay!!! Im so happy!! :yes:
I'll be donw soon Cath... catch up then.
Jo

[Madmax]

I will have a word with some of the IT people down there
and see if i can get him a phone jack hooked up
so he can get dialup access (if he has an account?)
:yes:

[Sheila]

Hi this is Sheila , Dave's mother (Stonechucker).This is the first time I'm trying this so hope it will work as I am a bit of an ass when it comes to this stuff. Dave told me to get Bruce to show me how to log in and use it but it's 4 in the morning and I'm at work so can't.
Hope you guys are all well. I met so many of you at the hospital , but was really feeling majorly spun out at the time and if you were all stark naked and walking on your hands it probably would'nt have registered.
HOWEVER I remember you all and you are great.
Dave is doing much better and so is his family , and you guys definitely get a lot of the credit for this.
Hugs hugs and more hugs.

[LB]

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Hi Sheila - welcome to the KiwiBiker site!!

We're all thinking of Dave and you guys.
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[Riff Raff]

I met so many of you at the hospital , but was really feeling majorly spun out at the time and if you were all stark naked and walking on your hands it probably would'nt have registered.

Yep I felt a bit of an idiot doing that at the hospital, but some part of it must have registered because I was finally able to attract your attention!!!

Good to have you on here Sheila. It's a shame we all had to meet you in these circumstances, but it's easy to see now where Dave gets his great personality from.

I got a text from Dave yesterday so it's great knowing I can get in touch with him now and keep checking how he's going. Is Dave on Prepay for his cellphone. If so we might have to send him some prepay cards so he can keep topping up to keep his fanclub happy!

[Ms Piggy]

I will have a word with some of the IT people down there
and see if i can get him a phone jack hooked up
so he can get dialup access (if he has an account?)
:yes:
Dave was saying yesterday that someone that works at the hsopital has offered to let him use her computer! Yay! So when he's up and about a bit more he'll be able to walk down and use her PC.

He also said it takes him a while to reply to texts.

[White trash]

Hi Sheila, I'll definitely keep my clothes on next time, just seemed appropriate that once for some reason.

Hugs back at you. :grouphug:

[Ms Piggy]

Hi this is Sheila , Dave's mother (Stonechucker).This is the first time I'm trying this so hope it will work as I am a bit of an ass when it comes to this stuff. Dave told me to get Bruce to show me how to log in and use it but it's 4 in the morning and I'm at work so can't.
Hope you guys are all well. I met so many of you at the hospital , but was really feeling majorly spun out at the time and if you were all stark naked and walking on your hands it probably would'nt have registered.
HOWEVER I remember you all and you are great.
Dave is doing much better and so is his family , and you guys definitely get a lot of the credit for this.
Hugs hugs and more hugs.
:wavey: Welcome Sheila! So glad you're able to pop in and say 'Gidday'. We don't care if you don't remember us - we just want Dave, Andre and yourself to be well and take care, if we can help with that then we're glad to.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

4 in da morning....darn you should be asleep girl. :yes: You have done well with this boy. Welcome to the KB world. You have done well to have so many people coming and going from Daves bed side. :clap: It is a bit overwhelming when you suddenly find your loved ones belong to a huge family like this. Thanks for posting and get some Sleep. Hope to see you all up here for a holiday sometime. :yes: :yes: :yes:

[FROSTY]

Sheila--um Hey gidday -not good that we all get to meet like this but good to meetya anyhoo.
Planning on making the pilgramage down to visit the good fulla on monday with baby bikie my son

[Joni]

Hi Sheila.... :spudwave:
What a lovely surprise to see you here. Welcome!!!! :hug:
:2thumbsup

[crashe]

Welcome Sheila ,

You and Andre' must also look after yourselves and keep well.

Its good to hear that Stonechucker is doing so well.
It won't be long before he is chasing the nurses around the ward.

Now that you have found out how the site works, come on in and keep us updated on that lad of yours.

I, like many others do live so far away from Wellington , and can't get in to see him, so all the updates are greatly appreciated.

Take care.
Crashe.

[Paul in NZ]

Goodness me...

This is all good news on the Dave front!

Last night... It turns out the partner of one of my close co-workers is the very radiologist that spotted the bleeder and quite prossibly saved Daves life! (You ROCK G****** ) I have given her a hug from us all and a damn big thank you! Good people doing GOOD work here folks!

The Police investigation. I have made some .... erm! ' Inquiries ' through channels open to me. Tracking down the grey / white van (which may or maynot have been there) is a high priority but with nothing else to go on... It's going to be hard to figure out what exactly happened! Thus far, I have not heard a definitive answer...

To Daves folks.

There is a huge resource of talent and people here. Dave is highly regarded here and if you need anything, please ask!

It's all good folks but PLEASE be careful out there eh?

Cheers

[crazylittleshit]

Hi this is Sheila , Dave's mother (Stonechucker).This is the first time I'm trying this so hope it will work as I am a bit of an ass when it comes to this stuff. Dave told me to get Bruce to show me how to log in and use it but it's 4 in the morning and I'm at work so can't.
Hope you guys are all well. I met so many of you at the hospital , but was really feeling majorly spun out at the time and if you were all stark naked and walking on your hands it probably would'nt have registered.
HOWEVER I remember you all and you are great.
Dave is doing much better and so is his family , and you guys definitely get a lot of the credit for this.
Hugs hugs and more hugs.
Great to hear He is doing well.........
Remember If he needs anything just ask We should be able to sort something out.

[Stroker Girl]

Hiya Dave, fantastic to hear you are making good progress on the road to recovery (tho if WT keeps visiting you as described above I can understand why you are keen to get out of there as soon as possible!) Been thinking of you :grouphug: . My boyfriend Paul send his regards too.

Lovely to hear from you Shelia and glad you and your family can relax a bit now that Dave is feeling better.

[Ghost Lemur]

As everyone else has bet me to it, Welcome Sheila.

It's certainly great to hear things are progressing for you all.

It's certainly grand to know Dave is improving. My better half has been asking after his progress almost daily.

As Paul pointed out, feel free to use the amazing resource that is the KB community. We may all be as different as can be, but when one of our own is in need, is when you really see the true worth of this great bunch.

Stay strong Shiela, Andre and you have done a fantastic job. Not just in dealing with what is probably one of the hardest situations you're ever going to find yourselves in. But also in raising such a fantastic guy, who has become an invaluable(?) part of this community.

Oh and riff, about that whole walking on hands naked bit you did. You don't mind WT posting the pics do you? PLEASE...

side note: Has any stayed in touch with jrandom? Has he be told of what happened? He was down for the Wellington dinner we all attended. Talking of which I still haven't posted those pics.... talk about procrastination. *goes to hunt out cd*

[Joni]

side note: Has any stayed in touch with jrandom? Has he be told of what happened? He was down for the Wellington dinner we all attended.
Yes I called Dan :yes: He is aware of what happened...

[Hitcher]

He lurks here enough to know what's happening...

[Ms Piggy]

MrCSL & I went and saw Dave this afternoon for a short vist (some other friends arrived who hadn't visited before), he was sitting up in a chair & had been for about and hour and a half! Yahooie!!

He was very, very tired & looking really pale. He's anaemic at the moment - hence the tiredness. Apparently he's getting ablood transfusion some time tomorrow.

Had a bit of a chat to Shiela & Andre who are both looking well and happy that he's doing so well. Andre commented that it was so amazing to think that Dave to has gone, in 14 days, from a state of not knowing if he was going to pull through on the day of the accident to sitting up and talking today.

We're so proud of ya Dave!!

[crashe]

Cheers CSL for the wonderful update on SC. :clap:

It really is appreciated that you and the other Wellington KBers are putting up updates for all us others to read. :yes: :yes:

[ajturbo]

yer thanks for the up dates guys... ALL of them!!!


andy and the mad crowd up in tga!:devil2:

[Zed]

Andre commented that it was so amazing to think that Dave to has gone, in 14 days, from a state of not knowing if he was going to pull through on the day of the accident to sitting up and talking today.

We're so proud of ya Dave!!That's reassuring news thanks CSL!

So glad to hear you're on the *road to recovery* Stonechucker! :2thumbsup

[mini_hooks_]

That's reassuring news thanks CSL!

So glad to hear you're on the *road to recovery* Stonechucker! :2thumbsup

yea that is so true :rofl: :Punk: :drinkup:

[inlinefour]

I'm going down to Porirua in a couple of weeks and if there is anything that anyone wants taken down from the naki, then just holler.

[FROSTY]

Ok auckland KBers--anyone wanting a card or message delivered to dave --Im leaving sparrows fart tommorrow AM for wellywood.

[raster]

I am Blown away!!!!!!

I have just spent the last 2 hours ready through all 33 pages of this thread.
What a fantastic bunch of people.

Fantastic to hear from you too sheila and all the best to your family. :grouphug:

I am looking forward to meeting you guys and Gals, and especially SC.

Glad to see your pulling through. Get yourself out of there soon.

[crashe]

Ok auckland KBers--anyone wanting a card or message delivered to dave --Im leaving sparrows fart tommorrow AM for wellywood.


Please pass on my best wishes to Stonechucker....
I am sure he will be soon up and chasing all the good looking nurses real soon.

Frosty - Please travel safe tomorrow with the young fella on the back of the bike...

[sels1]

Hi this is Sheila , Dave's mother (Stonechucker).This is the first time I'm trying this so hope it will work .

Hey Sheila , Welcome aboard the site , great to have you here.

[Velox]

Yep - good to have you along Sheila! Does this mean that you'll be on a bike soon? Heh heh :msn-wink: Hope it's all been ok getting back into work again. I'll see you around the hosp maybe.
Make sure you keep that boy of yours in line eh!

[Ms Piggy]

MrCSL & I popped in yesterday (Sunday) again to visit Dave, he said he was feeling a bit down - I'm sure the anaemia would be contributing to that (along the whole situation of course). Matthew arrived with 2 of his boys while we there too.

Dave is such a sweetie - when we were saying 'Goodbye' he says to me: "Sorry I wasn't cery chatty." I assured him he doesn't need to be apologising at all!!

He hadn't had his transfusion when we arrived & wasn't sure when/if it was happening. He had also had a really bad headache earlier (according to Andre).

Hang in there Dave!! :hug:

[raster]

MrCSL & I popped in yesterday (Sunday) again to visit Dave, he said he was feeling a bit down - I'm sure the anaemia would be contributing to that (along the whole situation of course). Matthew arrived with 2 of his boys while we there too.

Dave is such a sweetie - when we were saying 'Goodbye' he says to me: "Sorry I wasn't cery chatty." I assured him he doesn't need to be apologising at all!!

He hadn't had his transfusion when we arrived & wasn't sure when/if it was happening. He had also had a really bad headache earlier (according to Andre).

Hang in there Dave!! :hug:

Hey Dave, you have an excuse, your body is slowing itself down to repair itself, you'll get through, hang in there and keep on the positive side. Your doing well. :clap:

[Madmax]

I have to get my left wrist sholder checked
after taking off a car mirrow last weakend
I can not lift anything above my head!!!
:devil2:

[Hitcher]

Not long back from a visit to Dave.

Considering everything the bugger has been through, he's looking good. A bit tired on it. His haemoglobin count is low, so that's probably a reason. Also it is amazingly tiring lying around all day in hospital when there is stuff all to do.

He said that the Police have released his bike to the insurers for assessment and he's hoping it gets written off.

Dave has a cupboard full of chocolate, which he isn't currently in a mood to consume. When he gets his blood levels back on par and is able to sit up more, he plans to spend some time reading and devouring DVDs (his work has given him a DVD player).

Dave is able to get up and move around a bit but he is still far from his first marathon. But considering his state of health two weeks' ago, he is doing a pretty good job at recovery.