Thank You Everyone

[StoneChucker]

17110 new posts! I'm not going to even try! :)

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every one of you. Those that thought and prayed for me, those that PM'd me, those who phoned my friends and parents and those who came to visit me in hospital (including those bringing me books, mags, loan laptops/tv's and all manner of things!) - I have so much love and respect for all of you.

I got home this Thursday evening and it's nice to be home. It is a little scary not having the safety net of 24/7 speciasilst care especially since I still feel very very unwell. Every minute I worry if I'm ok and how long I will be fine for! The drive home was scary, traffic and driving/riding make me feel very uneasy at the moment.

I don't like talking about my list of injuries at the moment (I felt rather upset after seeing my helmet last night), but I heard from many people at the hospital that I am very lucky to be alive (some didn't think I'd make it). I'm sore pretty much everywhere now and am still getting to grips with walking properly again. My right arm is in a sling and at the moment I can't move it at all. Who knows, hopefully it will heal over time. The other issue is that I still have blury / double vision that will take months to heal, hopefully. I had some heart surgery etc... but I don't like reliving all the rest so thats it for now.

Wgtn hospital were on average brilliant. Not bad food, nice room with window view. It was a little unpleasant having to loose all my dignity in terms of being washed etc... In total I think I was in hospital for almost 3 weeks and by the end was getting a little cabin fever :weird:

I'll be recovering at home for quite a long time before I think about going back to work. I'm lucky to have such a great employer too, they came too see me in hospital and told my mum I can return whenever I want, for as long as I want! Thanks guys/gals :)

I'm sure there is more, which I can add later - but at the moment I get tired very quickly so I need to go lie down for a while now :no:
I'm also on a rather large list of medication so I'm glad I have my parents to help me out where neccessary.

Thanks again everyone, I appreciate it far beyond what words can express.

Regards,
David.

EDIT: Oh, thank you all those members of the public who stopped to help at the accident site. I'm very lucky the Ambulance was so close by, thanks to them too. And I've spokem to VTWIN many times since, but thanks again for helping at the scene. This was just "one of those things..." that happened.

[Mitch]

GREAT to have you back Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't think for a minute now your home the support is gone, if you need or want for ANYTHING please don't heitate to ask.
You have a long road ahead to full recovery and we will be there with you mate!!!!
AND once you get there it's going to be one hell of a party to celebrate.
Take care and will see you soon.
xxxx

[myvice]

Good to hear your home, get lots of rest and you'll be out with the rest of us in no time! :ride:

[Jantar]

Great news to hear that you are on the road to recovery. :yes: Its always hard whenever we hear of one of our own having a bad crash as it shows the rest of us how vulnerable we all are.

Keep your chin up, and hopefully it won't be too long before you are riding once again. :ride:

[JohnBoy]

welcome back mate, good too see that your home now. its the best place to be i reckon after what you have gone through.
Best wishes mate. :yes:

[DEATH_INC.]

Welcome back mate! It's a relief to see you home.Both myself and Draco wish you a speedy recovery.

[Joni]

Words fail me.... but you know what Im saying :yes:

:grouphug:

[onearmedbandit]

Welcome back Dave, we were all very worried about you. I hope everything works out the best for you, and all your injuries are only temporary. Having had a close call myself that was similar to you, I can relate a little to how you must feel. Remember you've got a full time help team here for you, that support at a time like this in your life can make all the difference.

Several people pm'ed me regarding the damage to your arm, and while I do not know the full extent of your injury if there is anything you want to talk to me about regarding your arm feel free, I'd love to be able to help in anyway I can.

Once again, good to have you back. Rest up, take it easy and look foward to getting back to normal proceedings again. Keep your head up.

[White trash]

Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.

Thank Christ you're on the road to recovery, my large friend. You do realise that you owe me a beer or five for missing my party but given the circumstances, I'll shout.

We'll catch up soon mate, great to have you back.

ps: I only came to visit because I needed to make sure you weren't bluffing out of our little challenge :devil2:

[Ixion]

Good to see you back here.

Natural to be a bit concerned about getting everything healed and sorted, but you'll find it's amaazing what the body can do in terms of repaiing itself. (Pity bikes can't repair themselves like that!)

Don't forget the mind/spirit will need a bit of TLC too, so don't be diffident about seeking it out, in whatever way works for you.

Prayers and best wishes still for the future.

:2thumbsup

[muzz]

Good to hear your on the mend. all the best wishes to ya . heal fast and ride again

[pyrocam]

welcome back mate. glad to see your well on the way back to recovery!

[HDTboy]

Welcome back Dave, I can't say anything that hasn't already been posted, but I wish you all the best

[aff-man]

Good to have ya back mate. :Punk: :Punk:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Damn good to see you post here again. You are alive and home so all else can wait. Rest rest rest and that equals healing. Good on you mate. You can give Celtic a hug from us as a thank you for keeping us up to date. Great lady. Now get some sleep :grouphug:

[bugjuice]

great to see (well, read) you back!! Take it real easy, and hope the recovery is relatively speedy! see ya back soon!!

[badlieutenant]

yay dave!! I wouldnt recommend you boss your new "nurse" around, regardless of your injuries she might beat you or put her favourite pictures from "ratemypoo.com" on the wall :D
take it easy and you should know by now if you need anything.........
(p.s sorry I didnt call in this week, Ive got pneumonia which I didnt think you wanted)

[Hooks]

yay dave!! I wouldnt recommend you boss your new "nurse" around, regardless of your injuries she might beat you or put her favourite pictures from "ratemypoo.com" on the wall :D
take it easy and you should know by now if you need anything.........
(p.s sorry I didnt call in this week, Ive got pneumonia which I didnt think you wanted)

yeah mate that was right nice of ya to not drop that on him !! ... :weird:

Dave now that you're home and on the road to recovery I might bring all the little Hooks' around for a visit .... that should get you up and running !!!

Seriously though mate ...all of us here at party central are hoping you'll be back up soon .... Nicky next door was very upset to hear you were closer to that bridge than you were to her ........ :rofl:

take care mate ... I now have that rear tyre done so I think a nice ride down is in order ....

Hooks

[Motu]

Wow,great to see you back,on your feet...sorta onya feet anyhow.Post counts gunna go down on this site now...nothin to talk about...just bike stuff.

[Biff]

So good to hear from you Dave, and it's heart warming to hear that you're on the road to recovery. The very best over the coming months. Take it easy, and don't forget to keep that positive mental attitude, an attitude that's apparent in your post. Well done for being so strong. :2thumbsup

[Al]

Good to see you're back online with us Dave, you've been in our thoughts constantly.
Rest as much as you can and take things easy for a while.

Al & Thea

[merv]

Agree with everyone above, great to hear you are out of hospital and on the road to recovery which I hope doesn't take too long.

Take care and I hope you don't get too bored waiting to come right.

[Ramius]

This is the best news I have read all day. It is good to hear you are now home, but, you have read that so many times already. And another thing you have heard is, get better at your own pace and don't rush things, and if you want, when you get frustrated, I am sure someone will come over to your place and beat the shit out of something with a baseball bat, nothing relieves stress quite like that.

[MSTRS]

So glad to see you back amongst us, so to speak. The Harley talk has us all a little worried tho. Will you still wave?

[Paul in NZ]

Dave - mate - Words fail me.... (oh all right then) BLOODY FANTASTIC to see you back here...

Sorry we have not been more often but, well I'll tell you in person eh? It's a long story... On top of that, Vicki and I have had a succession of colds and flus that you REALLY don't need right now. BUT - What ever you need that we can do, just txt me OK! Same for your folks too!

Paul and Vicki

ps - Don't ever do this again OK. I mean it. Vicki will be most upset - and that aint good - shes not a 'nice' nurse if you get my drift!

[FEINT]

Great to see you back. :D All the best in a fast recovery. :D

[2_SL0]

Excellent to see you posting, recovery will be slow but each day will be a step in the right direction. Best wishes for a quick as possible return to normal life for you. VERY pleased to see you posting.

[Riff Raff]

Hooray - you're back!!! Look forward to you livening up the site again now you're home! Missed you mate. Take care. xxxx :hug:

[RiderInBlack]

Fuck it is soooo good to see you posting agian Dave:Punk: Wishing you all the best for your recovery (fu*k you're doing bloody well mate). Hope to meet you out and about one day. Until then wishing you all the best,

Doug (The Rider In Black)

[NotaGoth]

*Huggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg gggggggggggggggZ* <--- massive hug and best wishes from a lil girl you don't even know :yes:

good to see your back online, and all the best wishes for a quick recovery :) you've done very well so far!

*theresa*

[Beemer]

That is so good to hear you are home (your own bed!), although it will obviously be quite some time before you are back to your old self again.

I have never met you but you must be a pretty decent guy considering the level of support and care that your accident engendered amongst the members of this site. That's good enough for me to wish you all the best and hope that one day I'll get the chance to see you on a ride.

I won't say I know how you feel because I've never been in a serious accident like this, but I hope your physical injuries heal and the mental ones too - what's this talk of a Harley? Sounds like your brain must have been a little dented! :whistle:

[TonyB]

Great to have you back Dave. Very few of us here know the full extent of your injuries (nor should we- that's your call) but from what we do know, I have a feeling that I'm not the only one who is amazed at the speed of your recovery to date. It would appear that you still have a fair way to go, but if you keep going at your current rate you'll be out and and about in no time!

And your KB support net work will be with you every step of the way.

[erik]

It's great to see you're posting again Dave!
Welcome back.

[WINJA]

BEEN HOLDING MY BREATH WAITING FOR YOUR FIRST POST , FUCKEN GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK , THANK GOODNESS

[Zed]

Hi Dave,

Your accident has made a real impact on Kiwibiker and I'm sure all of us are glad to hear you're getting well and are back at home.

You've been in my thoughts and prayers over the past weeks and I'm very thankful to see you back here with us!

Get well soon. :Punk:


Matthew

[Velox]

Yeah....... good on ya mate.

Hah - more posts for you to wade through! That'll keep you busy for a while I guess. Yay - you're connected back into this amusing, twisted world of KB!!!

:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

[Uncle B]

Dude....sooo glad your home.
Been some tense moments that I will never forget.

I feel elated seeing you growing stronger by the day.

[Vagabond]

Goog to hear your'e on the mend, take your time!

[Marknz]

Stone who?

Oh yea... that StoneChucker.

Hey, great to see read that you pulled through and are on the way to a good recovery. Take your time and let your body heal by itself... it'll probably take longer than you want but you'll be better in the long run.

Catch up with ya sometime someplace.

Cheers
Mark

[Mr Skid]

Glad to hear you're back Dave.
If you buy a Harley we will make you wear leather chaps on it. Ok?

[crashe]

Stonechucker,

Welcome back to the site....
Rest mate... you have all the time in the world to heal.
Don't rush to do to much.... just take your time...
Allow yourself to heal properly....

Lay on the couch watching DVD's and telly even if is a tad blurry at the mo...
that will help pass the time of day over the next few months.

[dangerous]

I got home this Thursday evening and it's nice to be home
Hey man :spudwave: I bet its bloody sweet to be home again, fuking good on ya :first:

[gav]

Congrats on making it back home, heres hoping for a full recovery.

[riffer]

Good on you mate.

Looking forward to seeing you up and about again. I'm sure the arm will get better with time.

Don't forget to try and get a bit of exercise if you can. The body hates to sit around for a while, although I guess the physio's already been on at you about that.

Maybe stick to a bicycle for a few weeks might be a good way to get back into it.

In the meantime I've got a few cool motorcycling games if you want to play on the PC. :whistle:

[Juan]

Glad you made it home fella, if you put the kettle on in 13 weeks we will nip down and have a brew with ya :yes:
Take it easy and enjoy the pampering you will get..... :whistle:

[mud boy]

to see your post has brought a tear... you basted!!!!!! :yes:

good news .. the best news!! your home!!!!!!!!! :ride: :Punk:

hope to catch up with you one day !!!!!

i think i will have a beer for ya! :whistle: ..or 3..12!!! :whistle: :whistle:

umm... dad has hijaked this.. he is the one drinking!!! :devil2: :whistle:

[magnum]

welcome back and wish you well for a speedy recovery :ride:

[zadok]

Fantastic! Was hoping to see a post soon. Great to have you back. :clap:

[bungbung]

Good news fella.

It's great to hear you (so to speak)

Take it easy and be nice to your mum and dad :)

They're pretty cool.

[Flyingpony]

Hello and Welcome back!

Ironically was thinking about you today and how your recovery was going.

You have been on our minds of recent weeks and we've been sending you get well thoughts every day.

Regarding your surgical cuts. Tape them up with wide paper like medical tape. The aim is for the tape to take the stretch pressure and to give you tightness feedback before your cut does. This is will give the weaker cut point on your skin time to gather strength. Do this for several months, 24hrs per day changing each night during shower/bath. In the end, hopefully those cuts will look paper-thin. Any good pharmacy stocks this tape.

From personal experience, this works well on the belly but not so well on shoulders.

All the best with your healing.

[Fordy]

Glad to hear you're home Dave, and best wishes for your continued recovery :yes:

[stify]

wicked man....lucky lucky lucky...and all the best to you & your support crew

[Ms Piggy]

Well you know what I think...bloody fantastic my friend! :2thumbsup

[loosebruce]

Bloody good to hear you're at home finally Dave, Bruce (VTWIN) filled me in on ya status and kindly gave me ya home addy, so i'll have a wee something in the mail for ya on soon, dont spend it all at once, but if ya do i'll be mighty impressed.

Take care mate, all the best from me and missus to heal up fast and well.

Stay cool man.

Bruce

[LB]

.
.
Wonderful news Dave.

Hamish and I have had you in our thoughts the last few weeks.

Take one day at a time, and don't forget there may be some days you feel like you're going backwards, but they'll get fewer and fewer.

Take good care of yourself.
.
.

[rfc85]

Good to hear Dave, take it easy

[Clockwork]

So pleased to see your posting again. Looking forward to getting another toot from you on the commute in to work, hopefully in the not too distant future.

Take care, Dave.

[SixPackBack]

To new to have seen your posts,but all the best.Keep a positive frame of mind, and we will see you back soon

[scumdog]

Ripper news man!! Good to here they got sick enough of you they kicked you out!! :rofl:
Don't listen to those lesser mortals about this Harley thing, if that's what YOU want then go for it. :ride:

Keep mending and good to see you spirits so good :Punk:

[Dafe]

So glad to hear you made it through Dave. I'll be looking forward to seeing you again, rest up buddy.

[justsomeguy]

Ah, there you are...... was wondering what took you so long.

Now hurry up and get well there's over 2000 of us here waiting with you. :2thumbsup

[GSVR]

Good to hear your home and recovering Dave. Was really worried about the extent of your injuries when I heard you were thinking Harley Davidson.

See you an KB event or something sometime soon I hope. Sorry for not getting down to visit you in hosiptal.

Regards Garry

[jazbug5]

Damn, it Dave- you just had to rush home, didn't ya? You do realise you foiled some very impressive homecoming plans, I hope...?
Selfish as ever, pffft.

Seriously, though- I am so impressed with the speed of your recovery. You rock, young man. And don't try to pretend you didn't enjoy those sponge baths- we all know that's what you wanted to stay for... ;)

Perhaps you or Vtwin could PM me your addy and I'll be able to finally send you this postcard etc that's been sitting accusing me for the last week...

Much love & big hugs, Jazza

[Groins_NZ]

Hi Dave - good to read your home-coming post! Here's hoping you heal up sooner rather than later and perhaps we'll being seeing you at the Wild Oats or Flying Fish for a brew in the not too distant future.

Mike
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[Coyote]

It's great to hear you're on the mend :niceone:

[StoneChucker]

Once again, thanks for all the good wishes. I've been taking it really easy over the past few days, spending only a few mins on KB :( That means there's no way I can keep up to date like I used to, at the moment anyway ;)

There is a small chance I'll have to go back to hospital for a few days to get some I.V. antibiotics. That doesn't impress me much, but I'll see if I can choose a more comfortable hospital, privte maybe (where people come instantly when you ring the bell) :wait: :whistle:

Time will tell if I can and want to get back on a bike??..... And those unsure about Harley's should testride the new V-Rod :devil2: I did, and loved it. They are pretty damn quick I can tell you. I also tested another feature and you CAN lift one hand to wave to passing bikes :Punk: :yes:

What do you people think of a trike? Not a car, not a bike so really a class of their own. Might be an option depending on the circumstances.

[Beemer]

A trike? Well, you'd need to grow a beard and start talking incomprehensibly - hey, if it works for Billy Connolly, you could be in!

Don't know if it would be much of a babe magnet though, so if you're thinking of picking up chicks, you could be out of luck! :whistle:

[scumdog]

Time will tell if I can and want to get back on a bike??..... And those unsure about Harley's should testride the new V-Rod :devil2: I did, and loved it. They are pretty damn quick I can tell you. I also tested another feature and you CAN lift one hand to wave to passing bikes :Punk: :yes:

What do you people think of a trike? Not a car, not a bike so really a class of their own. Might be an option depending on the circumstances.

Trike? if you need to so be it, it's YOUR life and YOUR decisions, listen to others when it's true advice and not biased opinion!! :yes:

[zadok]

What do you people think of a trike? Not a car, not a bike so really a class of their own. Might be an option depending on the circumstances.
Good to see you are recovering, S.C. I thought the trike that Billy Connolly rode was fantastic and form what I read on this forum, most other people thought so too. :ride:

[crashe]

Once again, thanks for all the good wishes. I've been taking it really easy over the past few days, spending only a few mins on KB :( That means there's no way I can keep up to date like I used to, at the moment anyway ;)

There is a small chance I'll have to go back to hospital for a few days to get some I.V. antibiotics. That doesn't impress me much, but I'll see if I can choose a more comfortable hospital, privte maybe (where people come instantly when you ring the bell) :wait: :whistle:

Time will tell if I can and want to get back on a bike??..... And those unsure about Harley's should testride the new V-Rod :devil2: I did, and loved it. They are pretty damn quick I can tell you. I also tested another feature and you CAN lift one hand to wave to passing bikes :Punk: :yes:

What do you people think of a trike? Not a car, not a bike so really a class of their own. Might be an option depending on the circumstances.

You just rest easy mate..

Now to talk about a "Trike" go for one.

Best person to chat to who has one is "Krusti's" wife....
so PM "Krusti" and find out how they handle etc...

I reckon the day I can no longer ride a bike then I will go to a trike...
as they do look like fun.. only problem is thou that you can't lane split at peak traffic...

[Riff Raff]

What do you people think of a trike? Not a car, not a bike so really a class of their own. Might be an option depending on the circumstances.
Dave if a trike is what it takes to get you out and about on rides then I'm all for it! (Betcha everyone will want to have a go on it if you do get one!) There's a guy out on Blue Mountain Rd doing motorbike tours who has a trike as well. Maybe once you're better you can look at going out on that and see how it feels. I've got his card somewhere, or ask Mitch.

In the meantime, here's some happy happy joy joy glittery healing dust blowing your way. xx

[Ms Piggy]

What do you people think of a trike? Not a car, not a bike so really a class of their own. Might be an option depending on the circumstances.
What a cool idea!! I'd so wanna be your 1st pillon/passenger. :D Go for it!

[WINJA]

I LOVE THE NEW STREET ROD THE FINISH IS FLAWLESS , AND THE STYLING IS AWESOME

[Hitcher]

Dave

1. Welcome home. You may be apprehensive but it's better being in the "real" world than in hospital.
2. Welcome back to our gargre. In case you hadn't noticed, we missed you.
3. There are less extreme ways of meeting nurses.
4. Pace yourself. Bangs to the head are subversive things and take longer than you may think to come right.
5. Let me know when you're ready to share a Pimms...

[spudchucka]

Welcome back.

[NC]

YAY DAVE :D :D

Bike is off the road again, but I'll steal one and come and see yah. You'll know it's me, you'll hear the sirens :rofl: And the crazy screams and laughter :whistle:

[onearmedbandit]

Dave, have seen on the net some crazy Hayabusa and ZX12R trikes from the states. Which means almost any bike could be turned into a trike. What keeps you happy bud, that's all that matters.

[Wellyman]

Hey dave mate.Welcome back and all the best for your recovery. I have been sending PM's and reading closely of your condition. Great to see you back again.
Best Wishes,
Dan ( Wellyman)

[ajturbo]

nothing wrong with a trike!!!!:Punk:

just remember to wave:ride:

[Matt Bleck]

So glad to read your first post, get well soon!!

[sels1]

YAYYYY Welcome back SC :2thumbsup

[MadDuck]

BLARDY BRILLIANT to see you back Dave...but

1. Not sure Frosty will let you on the track on a trike - but ya never know!!

2. Check with Quasi about parking arrangements for a trike for next rally.

Take care and great to see you are back where you belong.
MD

[zeRax]

welcome back to this side of life sc
mend well!

[zadok]

How about this trike that 'Racey Rider' posted?
Nice!

[bugjuice]

not so good for lane splitting on... just bear that in mind ;)

[vifferman]

Hiya, Dave!

I'm so glad you're on the mend, and I hope things go well for you.

If there's anything I or any other of your KiwiBiker brothers and sisters can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.

Best wishes,

- Ian

[skidz]

Good to see you're recovering Dave. Hope to meet up with you one day.

[Motoracer]

Welcome back Dave, damn good to hear from you again!!! :)

You had us real worried there for a while.

All the best for a speedy recovery! :niceone:

[inlinefour]

I also had some heart surgery in Welly hospital. Had the need to be washed by Nurses thing also. As a 13 year old it was a tad dwanting. Especially when my nurse was a rather young and attractive woman. She was giving me a showers and somehow ended up getting rather wet during the first shower. It was at this time it became apparent that something between my legs had a bloody mind of its own! For a 13 year old lad thats staring at a young nurse, half wet (kind of wet t-shirt scene, but she had bra & panties on) and a stiffy, feck, all I felt was bloody embarressed. She said that she would take it as a compliment, but at that time I did not know what she meant by that. Well that was 20 years ago now. Funny how the mind blocks out the negative shit and remembers the good. Hope your experience had some good also. I'm now a nurse and I'm glad that they gave me the younger female type instead :devil2:
I'm coming back down to Porirua in the last week of this month. If there is anything I can do, or anything you need brought down, give me a PM and I'll get it sorted. Will have a hospital car, so no tow bar fdor a trailer (although I could bring down the Hilux if really needed). Heal well mate. :yes:

[et al]

Good on you Dave - really great to have you back on board and in good spirit.

[Skunk]

Fuckin' good to see you back... :Punk:

[ManDownUnder]

Welcome back Dave. You sure started a lot of lively discussion in here when you had thge accident... and it brought out the best of a lot of people.

Hope you feel better soon!
MDU

[madboy]

Dave, good to see you're back online. It goes without saying that my best wishes are with you, and of course if you need anything... yada yada yada. PM me anything.

On a serious note - I work in disability claims so I feel at least partially qualified to offer my opinion (and that's all it is). Attitude will determine your recovery. There are certain physical limitations that you will have and they may be temporary or permanent, but how you choose to let those physical limitations affect you will determine your quality of life. I can't pretend to understand your position, but I have seen how different people deal with similar situations.

Don't be afraid to ask for help, and don't be afraid to share emotions. The past has happened, it cannot be changed, it is the future that lies within your control.

Jeez, and I haven't even started drinking yet!! :puke:

[Sparky Bills]

Good to here ya all good mate.
Shows how strong you are.
Take care

[raster]

You don't know me and I don't know what to say that hasn't been said already.

I'm looking forward to see you, just got to get my license yet.

Had tears in my eyes when I was wading through the first thread.
Have them again. :whistle:

Get well.

[StoneChucker]

Thanks for the continous words of encouragement and wisdom. I can almost guarantee that I'll come on here sometime and have a moan, "cry", laugh or whatever other emotion I'm feeling. That is because you people, specifically the ones I've met and ride with, are my best friends. I'm from another country and I make friends slowly so all my friends and social interests lie here in KB.

That's why being able to ride again (or partake in KB activities) is so important to me :grouphug:

[duckman]

Welcome back Dave - We all missed you. Now hurry up and get better!!!

[crazylittleshit]

good to see you back dave.
speedy recovery and stuff....... :drinkup:

[Ms Piggy]

Thanks for the continous words of encouragement and wisdom. I can almost guarantee that I'll come on here sometime and have a moan, "cry", laugh or whatever other emotion I'm feeling. That is because you people, specifically the ones I've met and ride with, are my best friends. I'm from another country and I make friends slowly so all my friends and social interests lie here in KB.

That's why being able to ride again (or partake in KB activities) is so important to me :grouphug:
If you didn't stay with us we'd be insulted, you're part of the family my friend :hug:

[Paul in NZ]

Thanks for the continous words of encouragement and wisdom. I can almost guarantee that I'll come on here sometime and have a moan, "cry", laugh or whatever other emotion I'm feeling. That is because you people, specifically the ones I've met and ride with, are my best friends. I'm from another country and I make friends slowly so all my friends and social interests lie here in KB.

That's why being able to ride again (or partake in KB activities) is so important to me :grouphug:

Dave...

Don't sweat it mate... And don't beat yourself up over stuff that may or maynot ever happen. It's early days...

Worst possible case is that you decide not to ride a bike again. So what. Most of us have shared more than a few miles with you and the future won't change that shared past. You are part of the family Dave, a part of our history, you are in the family photo album...

Think of it this way.. What would happen if KB folded up (for a zillion reasons)?? Would life be over, nope! Of course not...

Don't stress... Get well....

Cheers

[Eurygnomes]

Hmmm, feel a little overwhelmed to say anything here - esp. since I haven't met you SC.

Regardless, my dear, I'm ever so glad that you're back at home. It's really hard recovering from injury - it takes up lots of energy - so get plenty of rest. And that's physical as well as emotional/mental rest too, please don't beat yourself up internally when your body has set the pace it's going to heal at!

But just think - it IS healing. Bodies are amazing things. And when you feel like getting out on the road again - you will. I can't imagine the impact (that one too) of seeing your helmet - but it did make my eyes well up thinking about it. Take care of yourself, let others look after you (because they love you and want to!) and go easy dude. :hug:

Nomes

[sels1]

Mate, remember "this too shall pass" - allow yourself time to heal, you will get there.

BTW - whats the visiting hours at Chez Chucker?

[Hooks]

Thanks for the continous words of encouragement and wisdom. I can almost guarantee that I'll come on here sometime and have a moan, "cry", laugh or whatever other emotion I'm feeling. That is because you people, specifically the ones I've met and ride with, are my best friends. I'm from another country and I make friends slowly so all my friends and social interests lie here in KB.

That's why being able to ride again (or partake in KB activities) is so important to me :grouphug:

Dave my boy ....you are like a member of my crazy, mucked up family ... :weird:

by the way ... you never washed out your coffee cup last time, it's still here waiting ...... :rofl:

[Lou Girardin]

It's good to see/hear from you again. Don't worry about healing, anyone who gets out of hospital so soon after a bin like that must have the constitution of an Ox.

[Storm]

Great to hear you are on the mend (albeit at a carefull pace) mate
You've made the crucial first step-you can type on KB again !! :yes: :rofl:
Seriously mate, heres hoping it goes smoothly for you

[Slim]

Thanks for the continous words of encouragement and wisdom. I can almost guarantee that I'll come on here sometime and have a moan, "cry", laugh or whatever other emotion I'm feeling.

That's what we're here for, SC, and with the hours some of us keep, you should manage to find someone on line whenever you need support or to vent. :)

[Mitch]

Thanks for the continous words of encouragement and wisdom. I can almost guarantee that I'll come on here sometime and have a moan, "cry", laugh or whatever other emotion I'm feeling.

And so you should!!! Spankme and Wari did an amazing thing by starting this site, it has brought so many of us together and alot of us really close!!
Cry, laugh, whatever Dave, we are all here for you and have no intentions of letting you go through this alone.
This site brought us all together out of a common interests, friendship is what keeps us all together mate!!!!
And I really hope your not scared of me anymore!!!!!!!! :whistle:

[Riff Raff]

And I really hope your not scared of me anymore!!!!!!!! :whistle:

I am!!!!!!!!!! :devil2:

[FROSTY]

Mate you are and probably always will be a member of this complicated and increadibly mucked up family called Kiwi Biker
Im sure as heck happy to have yyou in my life matey.

[Madmax]

get on with the healing process
I had one off that needed three years
to get over but i still ride sport bikes.
Never been tempted by the Harley
side of biker life (some mates have though)
one mate Had a Harley with NOS on,
the most funny thing i have seen was when
he first used the NOS button!!
all that happend was one of the pistons
came out of the exhaust
:devil2:

[Uncle B]

Dude it's great to see you on the mend....everytime I pop over your looking better & better.
Keep up the power of positive thinking and this episode in your life will seem a distant memory before you know it.

[raster]

Thanks to everyone for updates on Dave, I try and check each day on progress.

Keep it up Dave.

[StoneChucker]

Cheers guys, and thanks Bruce I am feeling better each day (on average). But...

I have to go back to hospital (Hutt Hospital, this time) for another operation. Going early next week and it's a tad worrying as I'm not the best candidate for anaesthetic. But I trust that I will be ok just like the other surgeries. It's for the burn / injury on my leg that isn't healing so the plastic surgeons are going to sort it out. Hopefully only a week or so this time :(

Will let you know before I go in.
Dave

[LB]

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Hang in there Dave, we're all thinking of you.
:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
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[Hitcher]

I have to go back to hospital (Hutt Hospital, this time) for another operation. Going early next week and it's a tad worrying as I'm not the best candidate for anaesthetic. But I trust that I will be ok just like the other surgeries. It's for the burn / injury on my leg that isn't healing so the plastic surgeons are going to sort it out. Hopefully only a week or so this time
Dave

I have had a couple of personal encounters with the burns and reconstructive surgery team at Hutt Hospital. They're fantastic, and I am certain they'll do a great job on/for you!

[Wolf]

Glad to hear you're back home, Dave. Rest up, heal - as I'm sure you will given time - and remember that you have friends everywhere.

[mini_hooks_]

GREAT TO HEAR THAT YOU"RE HOME AND ON THE MEND. don't fret about the surgery next week it will be fine and you will be back in no time. i think once you have had time to recover a visit is in order..... :Punk:

rest up and ill see ya soon :drinkup:

[sels1]

so the plastic surgeons are going to sort it out. Hopefully only a week or so Dave

Ive heard good things about those guys Dave. You'll be sweet :niceone:

[Sniper]

Welcome back mate. Its good to see you on and getting well. Best of luck for the rest of your recovery

[bear]

Good to hear from you Dave. All the best mate.

[Stroker Girl]

Hey Dave :wari:

Really glad to read your posts and see you back on Kiwibiker.

All the best for your op next week. I'm sure it will go fine. Take care and keep us updated (even on the bad days)

Big Hug :grouphug:
Emma

[Groins_NZ]

How is Dave this week, anyone in the know?

[StoneChucker]

I'm ok thanks, just had my dressings changed for the first time after the recent skin grafts. Had about 25 staples removed and going back on Friday for the rest (with another dressing change),

Still sore, occasional headache, etc... hehe
All in good time :whistle:

[crashe]

Good to hear from you again Stonechucker....

You keep on resting and do take care. :yes:

[raster]

Glad to hear it, still thinking of ya.

[sels1]

Good to see progress SC, keep up the good work

[sels1]

So whats the lastest news...how did the skin grafts go? - all good I hope

[Joni]

So whats the lastest news...how did the skin grafts go? - all good I hopeApparently they took quite well. Andre said Dave is getting them dressed etc. today, I think... so hopefully it all goes the way it should. :yes: