Mrs Shrek has had an accident

[_Shrek_]

for those that know mrs Shrek (Kathy)..... she came off her bike this morning & got a free ride to Dunedin.....

looks like target fixation was the cause on a right hand bend & hit a barrier & going over it braking bones etc...

will let you know more later

[Edbear]

Oh no! All the best for her! :(

[slofox]

Sorry to hear that Shrek - all the best, eh.

[buggerit]

Sorry to hear that, hope Mrs Shrek is OK and has a speedy recovery

[Shadowjack]

Shrek, sorry to hear this. All the best for Mrs S' recovery.

[haydes55]

Sorry to hear, hope she heals up fast and gets back on the horse when she can.

[Trials Rider]

Hi All

Mrs Shrek (Kathy) has had an accident on the bike, Shrek rang me and said Kathy has broken some bones and is in Dunedin Hospital.

Shrek has gone to Dunedin now and will update later.

Not sure about the bike, hope that is OK but probably not.

Get well Kathy, catch you soon

[Crasherfromwayback]

Very sorry to read this mate! Heal up soon Kathy!

[willytheekid]

Oh shit no! :shit:

Hope Kathy is ok mate, and I hope your holding up alright. (Always bloody scary getting one of those calls)
Sending all our love & support Shrek...you need anything!, please don't hesitate to ask the community...here for ya and thinking of you guys :love:

[pouakai]

Jesus! Sorry to hear that! Best wishes to both Shreks.
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[SMOKEU]

Best wishes for a swift recovery.

[rustyblade]

best wishes!

[Erelyes]

for those that know mrs Shrek (Kathy)..... she came off her bike this morning & got a free ride to Dunedin.....

looks like target fixation was the cause on a right hand bend & hit a barrier & going over it braking bones etc...

will let you know more later

Sorry to hear Shrek. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mrs Shrek.

[SVboy]

Hope it wasnt target fixation on that big arse of yours. Joking aside, hope all is well for her.

[Banditbandit]

wot they all said .. hope she's OK ..

[cynna]

not good to hear. im sure you will look after her well. all the best for a speedy recovery

[Maha]

Sorry the hear that Keith, heal quick thoughts heading Kathy's way.

[98tls]

Bugger,hope all gets better soon mate all the best to her from myself and Vicky.

[caseye]

Not the nicest of news but for what it's worth, they're tougher than us fellas think, hope all goes well and get well soon Mrs Shrek.

[Akzle]

thats unfortunate. Haste to healing.

[Woodman]

Bugger to hear, Give Mrs Shrek my best .

[oldrider]

Hey Shrek bad news, pass on our best wishes to Kathy and hope she recovers quickly! John & Pip Oldrider. :doctor:

[Ocean1]

Somehow when the boys throw it away it's sorta deserved, y'know? Like we had it coming, if not for that particular incident then because of previous unpunished transgressions.

But when the girls fall it's cause for concern, nothing more.

Which is, of course exactly as it should be.

All the best, Shreks.

[mashman]

Oh poops... hope the bike is ok. (and Mrs Shrek too,to whom I wish a speedy recovery). Priorities man.

[Mom]

Thoughts are with you both. Hope Kathy is ok. Much love you two!

[Robbo]

Sorry to hear that news Shrek, our very best wishes to Kathy for a speedy recovery
From Mr and Mrs Robbo

[HenryDorsetCase]

that sucks. Hope she isnt in too much pain.

[Goblin]

Ahh feckety feck feck feck!! Bummer for you both. Doc and I wish you a speedy recovery Kathy. :hug:

[doc]

So.... is the bike ok ? no one ever cares about the poor bike

[Grashopper]

Oh no. :( Hope she is feeling better soon.

[FJRider]

Such things are never good to hear. I think I will be in Dunedin for Friday night ... If she is still in Hospital ... I will try to visit.

[scumdog]

So.... is the bike ok ? no one ever cares about the poor bike

I did.

For a second

Then I thought about that 'lil hottie all banged up and thought about her instead....:laugh:

All the best Kathie, mend well and without pain.:niceone::grouphug:

From the Scummies.

[tri boy]

Your on housekeeping duties for a while shrek:nya:
Take your time getting betterer Mrs S, and order brekkie in bed, with all the trimmings.;)

[Tigadee]

Sad to hear... speedy recovery to Mrs Shrek!

[_Shrek_]

for those that know mrs Shrek (Kathy)..... she came off her bike this morning & got a free ride to Dunedin.....

looks like target fixation was the cause on a right hand bend & hit a barrier & going over it braking bones etc...

will let you know more later


just got home from the hospital.... Kathy has just been put into a Thompson splint (traction) on her leg, so they can operate on it later today as well as her right arm...
her left leg is broken above & below the knee as well as the ankle, her right forearm is broken & her right ankle has a chipped bone & the ligaments have come away...
she is in good spirits & thanks you all for your prayers, thoughts & wishers

as she is being operated on today can you leave the visiting until Saturday at the earliest please I'll let you know what ward she is in

after talking with Kathy at the hospital about what happened..... her bike started to fish tail as she went into the corner.... she hit some lose gravel first & thought she could get it back under control until she looked at the barrier as she came through the corner....

her speed was between 80 & 85 kph....

[MyGSXF]

Thanks for the update big fella.. lotsa love n hugs to you both xxx :hug:

[unstuck]

Hope all goes well Mr Shrek. :niceone:

[skippa1]

just got home from the hospital.... Kathy has just been put into a Thompson splint (traction) on her leg, so they can operate on it later today as well as her right arm...
her left leg is broken above & below the knee as well as the ankle, her right forearm is broken & her right ankle has a chipped bone & the ligaments have come away...
she is in good spirits & thanks you all for your prayers, thoughts & wishers

as she is being operated on today can you leave the visiting until Saturday at the earliest please I'll let you know what ward she is in

after talking with Kathy at the hospital about what happened..... her bike started to fish tail as she went into the corner.... she hit some lose gravel first & thought she could get it back under control until she looked at the barrier as she came through the corner....

her speed was between 80 & 85 kph....
Fucken ouch:confused:.......don't know you but that's a shit thing to happen.

[Mo NZ]

Zoooowwwiieee. That's gotta hurt. Makes my eyes water thinking about it.
Wishing the opps go well and a swift recovery.

[Mom]

just got home from the hospital....


Drugs, and lots of them :yes: I can almost feel that from here. You make sure you take care of you too eh?

Much love to you both.

[Crasherfromwayback]

her left leg is broken above & below the knee as well as the ankle, her right forearm is broken & her right ankle has a chipped bone & the ligaments have come away...
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Fucking ouch. Still, bad as it is, could've always been worse! Best wishes for a super speedy recovery.

[_Shrek_]

cheers :apint:

Guy's & Girls for the prayers, best wishers etc...
but she is in good spirits all the same, went in for her op etc.... 0730 still in

[Tazz]

Hope the op goes well and she mends smoothly mate.

Make sure that physio doesn't hold back when it comes time!

[swtfa]

Best wishes :)

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[Ocean1]

until she looked at the barrier as she came through the corner...

A mistake, to be sure.

But why for the love of god are there barriers on the outside of corners, right where any mistake is going to end up, four wheeled or two?

Unless there's a cliff there what are they trying to protect?

[Edbear]

Thanks for the update big fella.. lotsa love n hugs to you both xxx :hug:


Drugs, and lots of them :yes: I can almost feel that from here. You make sure you take care of you too eh?

Much love to you both.


Best wishes :)

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Can't put it any better, so just repeat what they all said.

[Berg]

Best wishes from the Bergs here in Kapiti.
Hope the op went well and you will have Mrs Shrek home soon.

[98tls]

Just spoke to Shrek and surgery went well by all accounts and he sounds upbeat so all is as good as it can be considering i guess.Cant imagine Kathy will leave him in charge of the paper work for to long so expect her to be home asap.:laugh:She only needs one arm to use a whip.

[_Shrek_]

Just spoke to Shrek and surgery went well by all accounts and he sounds upbeat so all is as good as it can be considering i guess.Cant imagine Kathy will leave him in charge of the paper work for to long so expect her to be home asap.:laugh:She only needs one arm to use a whip.

:finger: smart arse :laugh:

just got off the phone with Kathy she sounds good, said they were giving her blood? any way on my way to dunners to see her

[Mom]

:finger: smart arse :laugh:

just got off the phone with Kathy she sounds good, said they were giving her blood? any way on my way to dunners to see her

Hopefully you will give her a gentle hug from me.

[caseye]

However you are getting there , be safe, ones enough. Best wishes and congratulations to Mrs Shrek for being so composed after so much hurt.
Thinking of you guys every day.

[Padmei]

Just caught up with this Shrek. hoping for a speedy complete recovery.:niceone:

[_Shrek_]

hi guys saw Kathy, she sleep most of the day.... I got there last night just after 8pm, & only stayed a short time.... she said she felt wet so checked for her & found that the catheter was leaking, so she said for me to ring the nurse, so I pressed the buzzer 3 times but it did not work, :eek: Kathy said not that one the other one, :Oops: it was the pain relief :confused: they had changed the buttons... so after about 20 minutes it was time to go,

went back in about 10 this morning & she was rested a looking good, so we played with her new laptop :shifty: (so the accounts get done) lol... then left her to sleep about 1130

Kathy is feeling better than expected as they only plated the femur as her right arm had set well so they left it alone
also found the ankle was not broken after taking more x-rays so the prayers are working well, & her right ankle is also healing well & they will put a moon boot on later next week so that she can weight bear on it

she is in "ward 3 B" between 2:pm & 8pm, please keep the visits short & no more than two at a time, & no food of any sort " these are Kathy's wishers please respect them"

Kathy sends her love & thanks for all the prayers, best wishers & offers of help xoxoxo

gave lotsa :hug: for all, then a few from me

cheers :apint:
Shrek

[_Shrek_]

Drugs, and lots of them :yes:


so she said for me to ring the nurse, so I pressed the buzzer 3 times but it did not work, :eek: Kathy said not that one the other one, :Oops: it was the pain relief

must have been you in my head Mom :laugh:

[Robbo]

Fantastic news Shrek, sounds like the outcome, although not brilliant, is better than first thought.
You will no doubt be in charge of dishing out lots of TLC over the next wee while.
Our best wishes remain with Kathie. :yes:

[Waihou Thumper]

Just Stumbled upon this, so good luck and head up...:)
All the best to Shrek (Keith) and family!
Finger on the button mate...(the right one!)

[Kartik]

Good luck guys. Wishing Mrs shrek a rapid recovery.

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[Katiepie]

Sorry to read this Shrek. Wishing Mrs S. a speedy recovery, and one that is as comfortable as possible.

[_Shrek_]

for those that know mrs Shrek (Kathy)..... she came off her bike this morning & got a free ride to Dunedin.....

looks like target fixation was the cause on a right hand bend & hit a barrier & going over it braking bones etc...

will let you know more later

for those that are trying to work out how, why etc...

Kathy has hit small rocks about the size of golf balls on the corner which caused the bike to start fish tailing & then target fixation took over just before she hit the barrier.... she was traveling between 80 & 85 kph ..... she hit the barrier near the road marker peg..... & one of her mates pointed out that she hadn't put barrier cream on that morning :rolleyes:

[haydes55]

Hard to see the pics from my phone, but looks like a gentle bend. I'm glad I have a bit of back ground in off road riding. Certainly helps learning to control a bike on some surprise gravel.

Tough lesson to learn but it looks like she has learnt rather than another KB member who will proclaim this crash was unavoidable....

[Crasherfromwayback]

Tough lesson to learn but it looks like she has learnt rather than another KB member who will proclaim this crash was unavoidable....

Very few are.

[FJRider]

Hard to see the pics from my phone, but looks like a gentle bend. I'm glad I have a bit of back ground in off road riding. Certainly helps learning to control a bike on some surprise gravel.

Tough lesson to learn but it looks like she has learnt rather than another KB member who will proclaim this crash was unavoidable....

The first pic shows the tail end of a very deceptive sweeping corner over the crest of a hill. No speed advisory that I recall ... but quite a few vehicles (cars and bikes) have come to grief on that corner. Some have been killed. Some with a dam sight more experience than Kathy.

"Surprise gravel" is one thing ... but golf ball sized rocks can misdirect the front wheel as it rolls off the rock ... getting you off your line rather quickly. No amount of off road riding is of help then.

It would be a tough call to say it was (or wasn't) avoidable. And anybody taking the same/similar line through that corner had a good chance of the same/similar end result. Regardless of rider experience ... speed ... or the bike being ridden.

Here's a link to the corner ...

https://maps.google.co.nz/?ll=-45.290256,169.335837&spn=0.018719,0.031714&t=m&z=15&layer=c&cbll=-45.290123,169.335964&panoid=1tGK4E2D5Y5z4AiFBQAkKg&cbp=12,69.35,,0,0.19

[Berries]

The first pic shows the tail end of a very deceptive sweeping corner over the crest of a hill. No speed advisory that I recall ...
It's a 75k curve, but it is one of the more deceiving curves between Dunedin and Alex. From Roxburgh you have lots of high speed curves and a few really tight ones. This is one of the in-between ones where you can't see the exit and the fact that it is quite a long curve doesn't help.

[_Shrek_]

Tough lesson to learn but it looks like she has learnt rather than another KB member who will proclaim this crash was unavoidable....

with all due respect to my Lady it probably was unavoidable... lack of taking all things into account etc... but as I was not with her when it happened I can only guess with what I saw on the day & today... but like you said a tough lesson to learn

[_Shrek_]

just talked to Kathy they've taken her pain relief button away... probably so I don't ring the nurse for her :facepalm:
but she did say she was feeling good & didn't need it anymore & her moon boot is being fitted today so that she can put weight on that leg tomorrow.... sounds like the physiotherapist will be with her today to start things moving... they like to get you going asap so things are looking good

[Crasherfromwayback]

her moon boot is being fitted today so that she can put weight on that leg tomorrow.... sounds like the physiotherapist will be with her today to start things moving... they like to get you going asap so things are looking good

Good progress! Make sure she listens to the experts and does what they say and no more.

[Padmei]

How's the family feeling Shrek? Always a stress when someone has an accident/ operatoion. The boy been doing the laundry & cooking the meals?

[_Shrek_]

How's the family feeling Shrek? Always a stress when someone has an accident/ operatoion. The boy been doing the laundry & cooking the meals?

Kathy's do'n great, they got a moon boot fitted on her today & put her in a wheel chair to see how she went...
still can't get out of bed on her own yet, a minor thing...
the boy is in the Army now doing his basic, he only found out on the week end as he was out in the field on ex...
so it just me, just had a hole heap of calls etc... about making sure I'm looking after myself.... cooked my 1st meal in 5 days hadn't even realised I'd not been eating, other than a sammie or crackers when I thought of it... so getting a bit of wild pork or venison & putting in the slow cooker for tomorrow night :drool:... any way I don't think I'd miss a few kg's :whistle:

[cc rider]

Dear Mrs Shrek Good Lady Wife
:love: :hug: & kinds wishes of getting betterer.

http://bloggingthruthealley.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/2005_07_21_shrek_cat.jpg

:hug: for the Darlin Mr Husband Shrek too

sent via bush telegraph from Australia
CC

[doc]

her moon boot is being fitted today so that she can put weight on that leg tomorrow.... sounds like the physiotherapist will be with her today to start things moving... they like to get you going asap so things are looking good

So make sure she stays warm. Aye

[Monstaman]

Heya Shrek

Seriously bad news mate and very sorry to hear about it, not much we can do from here tho.

Best wishes and love especially to Kathy (grunty man hug for you) from us.

Lets hope the operations go smoothly and she is put back together properly.

Love to you both, to the KB team you will have to pick up the slack while we are a long way away.

Greetings and best wished from San Rafael in Argentina.

Love Andi & Ellen

[chasio]

just talked to Kathy they've taken her pain relief button away... probably so I don't ring the nurse for her :facepalm:
but she did say she was feeling good & didn't need it anymore & her moon boot is being fitted today so that she can put weight on that leg tomorrow.... sounds like the physiotherapist will be with her today to start things moving... they like to get you going asap so things are looking good

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

[Stirts]

HAPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE BERFINGDAY MRS SHREK!!!
EAT LOTS OF CAKE IT HAS HEALING PROPERTIES ... especially chocolate cakes :msn-wink:

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[_Shrek_]

Kathy is being transferred :wings: to Dunstan Hospital about 10am if ambo is not in use....

haven't seen her since Saturday, only on 6 hourly meds, has her moon boot on & got a wheel chair which
she is learning to use with foot & one arm :shifty: will try & get pic's or vid

she is making huge progress, & asked me to say a big thank you again for prayers etc... because they are working :Punk:

"Please Ring" if you're going in for a visit today to make sure she is there and/or up to it.....

[Shadowjack]

Hope the transfer goes as planned, and that Mrs S' recovery continues apace.

[Mom]

Hugs to you both, we are thinking of you from afar.

[_Shrek_]

Kathy is now in Dunstan hospital & is not only looking good but she feels it too,
I made her birthday dinner tonight, :innocent: roast hot pork with 4 different salads with picnic bites for desert, (thank you New World) :laugh:

[_Shrek_]

here's my girl waiting at dunners for the doctors

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[_Shrek_]

A week later at Dunstan.... the only x-ray I've seen..... her femur just above the knee

& says a big :wavey: to you & thank you for the texts, visits, calls & well wishers :hug:

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[scumdog]

Plurry Norah!

She's bounced back really well, looking good!:niceone:

Give her a hug from us eh big boy?

[Virago]

Wow, just caught up with this. Best wishes to Kathy for a speedy recovery.

[XF650]

I took this pic of Kathy comforting Keith in Dunstan Hospital April 2010.
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And yes, Shrek also had a gammy leg....

[MyGSXF]

A week later at Dunstan

Great to see you smiling Kathy!!! Thinkn of ya xxxx :hug:

[_Shrek_]

I took this pic of Kathy comforting Keith in Dunstan Hospital April 2010.
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And yes, Shrek also had a gammy leg....

:laugh: same room & bed to

[Crasherfromwayback]

A week later at Dunstan.... the only x-ray I've seen..... ]

Fucking ouch! Get well soon! xox

[_Shrek_]

Kathy's left leg after they fixed it, & was able to dress for the 1st time Monday with help form the nurse..... she said it will make you feel better & she was right,
& she did herself today, should be home later next week I heard tonight..

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[caseye]

Then the fun begins, pleased to see Kathy looking ready to bolt mate.

[Skiwi]

Hopefully you'll check the bike over before you let her ride it home? :msn-wink:

I ride around that corner very often, and it does change frquently, unexpected gravel on a tarsal corner are one of my pet hates, just when you've got it leaned over and on a good line......

Let me know if Mrs Shrek wants anything, we are just down the road and travel to Clyde daily.

[_Shrek_]

Hopefully you'll check the bike over before you let her ride it home? :msn-wink:

I ride around that corner very often, and it does change frquently, unexpected gravel on a tarsal corner are one of my pet hates, just when you've got it leaned over and on a good line......

Let me know if Mrs Shrek wants anything, we are just down the road and travel to Clyde daily.

just call in & say hi... & she likes seedless grapes

[cold comfort]

Hells teeth man, that's shocking news. (Hardly ever check this forum these days). So pleased to hear Kathy is doing well despite significant injuries. Only missed her by one shift looking back too. Very unfortunate. Even with years of experience gravel on tarmac still sucks- very little chance of staying upright. My sincere condolences and best wishes for a full recovery. My missus just got a licence and a scooter so I'm a worried man whenever she goes out. Some things are too valuable to lose. All the best Shrek.

[Robbo]

Hey Shrek, how is Kathy getting on. Hav'nt seen any updates on her progress. Hope all is going well.

[Mom]

just call in & say hi... & she likes seedless grapes

I thought that was you :shutup:

[_Shrek_]

Hey Shrek, how is Kathy getting on. Haven't seen any updates on her progress. Hope all is going well.

She's just cruising along off all pain relief other than paracetamol at night, just waiting on Acc to get their shit together & get wheel chair ramps & bathroom stuff etc... delivered here so that she can come home next week



I thought that was you :shutup:

:facepalm: old people :bleh:

[Jantar]

She's just cruising along off all pain relief other than paracetamol at night, just waiting on Acc to get their shit together & get wheel chair ramps & bathroom stuff etc... delivered here so that she can come home next week




:facepalm: old people :bleh:
Great news. Any idea what day she will escape from Dunstan?

[_Shrek_]

Great news. Any idea what day she will escape from Dunstan?

will depend on what stuff has arrived M..... ramps are being built Monday if the builder can get the sheets he needs,

I will look at the temp ramps tomorrow & see if they will work, the shower still & bath board are there, so we're hoping Monday/Tuesday :banana:

[_Shrek_]

we were told that she could come home once the ramps were in, I got a local guy in & he had them finished by 1100 & sent the bill direct to acc :headbang: so Kathy is now home got here about 1730, & I'm kitchen bitch tonight as home help starts tomorrow :clap:

so this is what we had for dinner :drool: still drinking the wine :rolleyes: & relaxing after dinner

[FJRider]

... so this is what we had for dinner :drool: still drinking the wine :rolleyes: & relaxing after dinner

Nice one Keith ... well done. :niceone:


Your plate is the one on the left ... isn't it .. ??? :devil2:

[Maha]

Should have ordered Pizza Keith... :eek:

Good to see Kathy home.

[_Shrek_]

Should have ordered Pizza Keith... :eek:

:laugh: it's not like we have one on our door step like some.... any way I only cooked what I liked :Punk:

[_Shrek_]

up date finally, in the last 8 weeks Kathy's leg has knitted on 3 sides & the inside leg is knitting, she has been back at work using the ride on & doing other stuff until it gets to much, & has been out on the bike with me a few times, she is looking forward to her new one which we pick up this week end :woohoo:

[buggerit]

up date finally, in the last 8 weeks Kathy's leg has knitted on 3 sides & the inside leg is knitting, she has been back at work using the ride on & doing other stuff until it gets to much, & has been out on the bike with me a few times, she is looking forward to her new one which we pick up this week end :woohoo:

Thats good news to hear!, look forward to picces of new bike(does Santa come early down your way?)<_<

[_Shrek_]

Thats good news to hear!, look forward to picces of new bike(does Santa come early down your way?)<_<

does for ms S.... brownie points for me :innocent:

[Banditbandit]

up date finally, in the last 8 weeks Kathy's leg has knitted on 3 sides & the inside leg is knitting, she has been back at work using the ride on & doing other stuff until it gets to much, & has been out on the bike with me a few times, she is looking forward to her new one which we pick up this week end :woohoo:

Cool. Glad she's better ..