How's Stonechucker doing?

[Riff Raff]

Haven't seen any updates lately on how Dave's going. He should have had his surgery at Hutt Hospital by now, so can someone update us on how he's going? He's still in my thoughts every day.

[Sniper]

Yep, I would like to know too please

[bugjuice]

ditto on the aboooooooooouuuuuuuuuuve.....

[justsomeguy]

Ohye Dave.... yuu dere??

Wazisit dat yu ahr duing mann??

mii ees geteeng anctious ere mann........

[phantom]

Yeah I'll second ( or third ) that. Still thinking of ya young fella

[crashe]

yep ditto all the above...

[White trash]

He's still big, bushy and ugly. That much I'll bet.

[Sniper]

He's still big, bushy and ugly. That much I'll bet.

Sensitive bugger arnt you? :Punk:

[James Deuce]

Went and saw him last weekend and he wasn't too flash. Blood pressure was all over the place. Haven't heard anything since. Will try to find out.

[Riff Raff]

Went and saw him last weekend and he wasn't too flash. Blood pressure was all over the place. Haven't heard anything since. Will try to find out.
Thanks mate.

[Uncle B]

Sorry guys for not keeping you informed, I think Stoney was going to do it himself but his last OP has left him a bit flat.

He had the burn mark on his right leg, which had turned septic, scraped off and a skin graft performed.
He found it a very painful experience and has limited his mobility for a while.
But other than that he's keeping good and wishes his recovery time would speed up but is still taking one day at a time.
His main hobbies now are sleeping and eating and commented that when he has fully recovered he's not going to sleep for a year cause he feels like he's already done a lifetimes worth.

When he does go on line it's only for a short time and I think he said he hasn't read all the "major accident" posts yet.

[madboy]

Thanks for that VT. Can you pass on to him my thoughts. Would like to come see him sometime, but don't have any of his details. Although I did drop by and see him in ICU, I haven't seen him since. And I'm conscious of intruding on his privacy. Can you PM me if he's okay with that and let me know how to contact him?

[StoneChucker]

Hi everyone.
Thanks for the concern Riff :) I'm sorry fore the delayed reply. I've recently got out of hospital after a skin graft on my right thigh. They take the donor skin from the other, healthy thigh... So now I have two really sore legs and can only just walk, I mean hobble :D hehe

I've just logged on and read my pm's, and 1 pages of new posts and I'm already tired! Back to bed :no:

Regards all
Dave.

[justsomeguy]

Cheers Dave,

Nice to know it's all getting better. A few hiccups here and there but generally smooth.

I understand you feeling bored with all the sleeping, hang in there bud.

You seem to have maintained a strong attitude mate, top effort :clap:, not long to go now. :niceone:

[Biff]

Good to hear from you Dave. Softly, softly catchie money. Alledgedly.

Thanks V.T.

[raster]

Thanks for the update guys, yes I have been wondering too, great to hear from you too Stonechucker, your doing really well.

I've been having trouble keeping up with posts and people while doing Defensive driving course and working late preparing for full license test next thursday.

Thanks guys.

[Magua]

I haven't really been up on the play as to what happened. I know you crashed but how and where? Good to hear you're coming right man. :clap:

[raster]

I haven't really been up on the play as to what happened. I know you crashed but how and where? Good to hear you're coming right man. :clap:

Checkout this if you have a spare several hours.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=13624&page=1&pp=40

Somone with a bit more knowledge might be able to give you a summery.

[Gazzar]

Good to hear from you Dave. ( stonechucker )
Its nice to know your getting better. :yes:

[erik]

Thanks for the update Dave, it's good to hear from you.

Is the skin graft your last operation, or will you have to go in for more?

[FROSTY]

good to hear youre getting there ol son

[ajturbo]

it is amazing that we do that..


wonder what or how a complete "stranger" that we know is getting on, reading Riff raff's post it suddenly dawned on me that i had been thinking the same...

i have meet SC only a couple of times and he probably doesn't know me from a bar of soap... but the fact that he is a member of this group, makes him seam almost like a brother...
i only wish that i was living closer so that i may have the chance to go around and tickle his toes..


good to see that you are on the ment buddy!!

see ya on the track again some where soon eh..
andy

[Slipstream]

for a whopping 5 mins ( ... eh Bad L ;) ) and after seeing his music collection .... I think we need to send him some more :whistle:

Was good to see you vertical Dave :hug:

[LB]

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Hang in there Dave.
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[StoneChucker]

Thanks for the update Dave, it's good to hear from you.

Is the skin graft your last operation, or will you have to go in for more?
Only God knows... Hopefully no more operations. I'm so tired and drained I'm not sure I can endure another op :no:

Have lots more tests though
ct scans, mri scans, blood tests, scar revision for the grafted leg (to minimize the scar after the graft has healed)
and the batle to get my haemoglobin up a little more.

[StoneChucker]

for a whopping 5 mins ( ... eh Bad L ;) ) and after seeing his music collection .... I think we need to send him some more :whistle:

Was good to see you vertical Dave :hug:
Thanks for the kind thoughts Ajturbo, I think the feeling is mutual for all/most KB members :)

Slipstream! You said you wouldn't tell!!!hehe :whistle:
A BIG thankyou to the visitors I had last night. I won't go into too many details but basically I have to go to bed around 10:30, they all left Welly and got slightly lost and got here around 10:25. They only stayed for about 5 or 10 mins! Thanks for the huge effort, it is SO appreciated I almost can't describe. Like you said, see you all again on SAT hopefully.

Dave

[Sniper]

Welcome back Dave, take care mate. All our thoughts are with you

[Riff Raff]

Thanks for updating us Dave. Hopefully be down to see you in the next couple of weeks. Take care mate xx :hug:

[Slipstream]

Slipstream! You said you wouldn't tell!!!hehe :whistle:


what about you being vertical ;) or about your music selection (which I actually liked but you need more :) )

[vifferman]

It's good to hear from you again, Dave. Hope you continue to improve rapidly.

I might be talking crap (and probably am), but from my experience in hospital, keeping mobile and getting whatever exercise you can cope with help you recuperate quicker.

[skidz]

Keep up the good work Dave. It's a long road to recovery, but it sounds like you're on the up and up. Good on you man.

[crashe]

Good to here from you Stonechucker.....

You will get stronger and stronger day by day.

Take care.

[badlieutenant]

Slipstream! You said you wouldn't tell!!!hehe :whistle:

thankgod she didnt or I'd never live it down.
good to see you again dave, you were looking heaps better since I saw you last and sorry it was soooo late, eerr trafic was bad there was rain I was tired.......
Ill see if nc will let me drive out there again this weekend :D
(Untill last night Id never been growled by her before)

[GROOMER]

thankgod she didnt or I'd never live it down.
good to see you again dave, you were looking heaps better since I saw you last and sorry it was soooo late, eerr trafic was bad there was rain I was tired.......
Ill see if nc will let me drive out there again this weekend :D
(Untill last night Id never been growled by her before)

It was an interesting drive to say the least.
Especially when you told us to "wait there" and buggered off and left us! :D

It was good to see ya again Dave. Sorry we were (avoidably) late :)
Hope ya keep recovering quickly,and hope to see you again soon.

Adam :)

[Morepower]

Real good that you are OK

Dave

[sels1]

Keep up the good work Dave, you're getting there

[Ms Piggy]

Thinking of ya Dave :hug:

[NC]

thankgod she didnt or I'd never live it down.
good to see you again dave, you were looking heaps better since I saw you last and sorry it was soooo late, eerr trafic was bad there was rain I was tired.......
Ill see if nc will let me drive out there again this weekend :D
(Untill last night Id never been growled by her before)
Aw I said I was sorry Matt :hug:
But I did admit that it was funny, just didn't wanna upset Dave's parents:(

[inlinefour]

It was an interesting drive to say the least.
Especially when you told us to "wait there" and buggered off and left us! :D

It was good to see ya again Dave. Sorry we were (avoidably) late :)
Hope ya keep recovering quickly,and hope to see you again soon.

Adam :)

Yes it was an interesting drive out to your place. Got to see parts of NZ that I'd never viewed before. Hope your car is OK Groomer after scraping it on the road. The drive improved some what after the techno was put on the sound system :devil2:

[Slipstream]

Aw I said I was sorry Matt :hug:
But I did admit that it was funny, just didn't wanna upset Dave's parents:(

They seem to be pretty cool....specially "mum", telling us how she's gonna keep Dave's "porn" bed for old people's sex parties when he doesn't need it any more. :rofl:

Dave, you and your parents are TOP NOTCH :Punk:

[RiderInBlack]

specially "mum", telling us how she's gonna keep Dave's "porn" bed for old people's sex parties when he doesn't need it any more. :rofl:Would have loved to have seen Dave's face when she said that:o :killingme Good to hear that your getting better Dave:Punk:

[RiderInBlack]

So give us an update Dave:niceone:

[Biff]

So give us an update Dave:niceone:

You must be septic RIB, I was thinking the same yesterday.

[jrandom]

You must be septic RIB

you can tell that from the smell, eh?

[SPORK]

I was think about asking how he was as well... Sheesh, great minds think alike.

[mikey]

dave said something in the weekend about not going on computer anymore, soooooooooooooo go visit him!

[RiderInBlack]

dave said something in the weekend about not going on computer anymore, soooooooooooooo go visit him!Sure thing. I'll just whip down to Well and back this WE. Like I need to do another GC sooo soon. Anyway how is he? It may be a long time before I can catch up with him in person, but I do want him to know that his is still thought of, OK:niceone:

[RiderInBlack]

you can tell that from the smell, eh?Na, that just the smell of burn horse hoof :p

[RiderInBlack]

Thanks for the PM Mikey. Will Txt him soon:niceone:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Good to hear you're online Dave. :spudwave: Remember you owe us a visit when you get well enough. :niceone: PM me if your family want to stay here for a bit of RnR. No don't blow it off just send them and come and stay when you can.

[RiderInBlack]

Good to hear you're online Dave. :spudwave: Remember you owe us a visit when you get well enough. :niceone: PM me if your family want to stay here for a bit of RnR. No don't blow it off just send them and come and stay when you can. see

dave said something in the weekend about not going on computer anymore, soooooooooooooo go visit him! Hope Mikey PM's you Dave's No. and then you can call him:niceone:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

see
Hope Mikey PM's you Dave's No. and then you can call him:niceone:

I did see that post. But thanks for pointing to it. Celtic_Sea_lily has been sending me updates. Dave will come and go on here. When you belong to a family this good you drift away when it gets to heavy but you always come back. He will be back. Aye Dave :niceone: Keep up the contact people. :spudwave:

[justsomeguy]

You are still in our thoughts big fella. Look forward to meeting you in person someday.

[StoneChucker]

Hey guys/gals

Thanks so much for the constant thoughts and kind words. Even though I know it isn't true, one of the things I was worried about was loosing the family I have discovered through my only hobby and social life, by some careless driver who saw it fit to take it away from me (as I have been told in reports). I wish I could ride with you all on every weekend ride, and I wish I could take time out on my own for those solo rides one takes, to reflect on life, or burn off some stress. As this is not an option, I promise to come out by car to any social events that take place, to keep in touch with all you lovely people.

Infact, what I just mentioned is my new passion in life - getting my new car. Since I can't (legally) drive a manual, I have to sell the "hairdressers" car, and buy an automatic. I can't do that until ACC have got my driving assessed by an occupational driving assessor. I have to re-study the rode code, incase they ask me any questions on it!! I think that is a little unfair, as I hold two classes of licences, and would've had a pilots licence too, if it were not for the accident! Still, nothing suprises me anymore. After I "pass" two tests/appointments, I have to wait for ACC to decide on, and approve any vehicle assistance/disability grants they may give, and THEN only can I sell my car, and go by a new one. Which brings me to the new joy in my life - what to buy! :) So far, I've decided on either the Ford Falcon XR8, or the XR6 Turbo version of the same car. What I get will depend on overall city/highway driving characteristics, as they both have about the same power. Also, after riding bikes, I'm not buying a car for speed, but only for accelerating/overtaking speed. Nothing worse than auto's that can't overtake or accelerate uphill!

Since life is short, and I (or anyone) could die from injuries from my accident, or bird flu (another fecking serious and quite probable world-wide pandemic, which would wipe out millions, including you and I), I don't mind spending heaps on something I will enjoy :niceone:

For those wondering, I'm felling "so so" lately. My paralysed arm gives me heaps of pain every day, almost a double injustice - no use AND pain! I have to stop myself from getting angry or my B.P & heart rate rises. My haemoglobin is rising slowly, a good thing. Sitting on 115 now, should be over 135 or 140. I still get tired easily though, and I wake up really sore and stiff. My remaining left hand hurts like hell some times, from cracking my knuckles habitually :( DON'T do it people! I just hope if I stop now, my hand won't become unusable in later life. I also have a couple of ongoing body hassles that go with being on long term medication. I'm not trying to complain for pity, I know that there are lots of people on here with their own problems, but that doesn't help the feeling of contempt, or worry I have on whats to come in the future.

As some have said, I don't really come on here anymore, only to check my PM's and when someone tells me people are asking about me in threads. When I get wheels, I'll check the meetings threads regularly. Thanks to everyone who comes to visit whenever they can, it is very much appreciated. If you will excuse me always being in pj's (old baggy shorts and T's), there is always coke (diet!), coffee, tea, milo, occasional beer, water and a few herbal/fancy teas on offer to drink with any biscuits or food I have :drinkup: Ride safe and I'll see you all soon (at events, or when I take a month off to explore the South/North Island - I will accept any accomodation offers ;) :whistle: )

Cheers

[Magua]

Good to hear you are slowing getting there, not so great thinking that we are going to loose you to a cage. :no:

[StoneChucker]

Good to hear you are slowing getting there, not so great thinking that we are going to loose you to a cage. :no:
Well, I've always had a cage and since I have little choice this is just a better one. Was thinking of getting the Arial Atom (sp.?), and practicing to race you guys up the Taka's :headbang:

[Two Smoker]

Hey Dave,

Great to finally hear from you again :niceone: Definately dont make yourself a stranger at the KB events :niceone: My old man drove both the XR-8 and XR-6T, He highly recommends the XR-6T as it has more torque, is lighter and better midrange acceleration...

But me, i would go for a Ariel Atom (the supercharged version) as it would be just like your R1 :niceone:

Glad to hear you are improving, and cant wait to catch up and have a yarn again :niceone:

[avgas]

Talk to the guys a Fraser Cars a call - last word i heard from there they wanted to put a Busa Turbo motor into one of there cars. Dont know if it was BS or not though.

[RiderInBlack]

when I take a month off to explore the South/North Island - I will accept any accomodation offers ;) :whistle: )

CheersYou're quite welcome to consider there being a long term open offer of accomodation available up here anytime you're up this way. Just Txt me on 027 4534350 when you are coming. Cagers are welcome here:niceone:

[erik]

Good to hear from you Dave.
Good luck with getting the drivers licence and car sorted.

[SPORK]

Aw man, so your arm's paralyzed? Shittete. Like perminantly? :(

Good luck with things man, hope ya get everything sorted out sweet.

[Ghost Lemur]

Great to hear from you dave, Glad you're keeping your chin up, remember you still have a life to live. That's fantastic, and don't ever doubt it.

As for the cage choice. Personally I'd handle it exactly the same as a bike perchase. Get a shortlist together of cars you'd like, then when the redtape has been jumped through, have a ton of funny going and trying them ALL. Then make your decision.

Stay strong.

[crazyxr250rider]

Talk to the guys a Fraser Cars a call - last word i heard from there they wanted to put a Busa Turbo motor into one of there cars. Dont know if it was BS or not though.i know someone who put a busa turbo in a dune buggy was a bit much i think

[crazyxr250rider]

just checked it originaly had a RZ500 in it but wanted more mp/g

[Biff]

Good to hear from you Dave. The Biff lodge is always open, so feel free to descend upon us if you find your way down here sometime.

Take it easy.

[Sniper]

Good to hear you are coming along Dave. Best wishes from down South

[Groins_NZ]

Only on fine days though mate :(

[sarg]

good to hear from you looking forward to seeing u and the NEW car