That stuffed it, completely

[skippa1]

Sat March 5th I was hit by a car that swerved across the road into my lane. Hit him almost head on at roughly 80km/h . Bike is a total loss and so is my leg, amputated that day.

Please, be careful out there.

[The End]

Well that sucks to hear.

Hope the recovery goes well for you.

[Tazz]

That's a little bit shit man.

You going to need a DCT style/handle shift bike or left hand rear brake?

[Maha]

Sorry to read this, all the very best for the coming years.

[Mike.Gayner]

Fuck. That sucks. Sorry :(

[Madness]

I feel sick. I'm sorry I called you an Accountant that time. Fuck, dude.

[Paul in NZ]

WOW - talk about bad news. Terribly sorry to hear of your injury. I'm not going to offer anything facile by way of encouragement etc but the fact you posted this indicates some level of coping (I hope). I doubt theres anything I can do to help but I wish there was...

[scumdog]

Life sucks in so many ways and can be so unfair as you found out.

I hope your recovery is swift and you can get back riding again.

And keep us KBers posted on your progress huh?

[sidecar bob]

Personal message as per rep system. I hope this guy can give you some inspiration. http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/left-side-story-alan-kempster/
I have competed in Australia at the same events as him. The bugger makes it look easy, & is so quick that some spoiled sport Aussie actually protested him for cheating that thought he was too light as a result of the amputations.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Sat March 5th I was hit by a car that swerved across the road into my lane. Hit him almost head on at roughly 80km/h . Bike is a total loss and so is my leg, amputated that day.

Please, be careful out there.

Very sorry to read this mate. Hope the recovery goes as well as it can, and that you keep riding when you're up to it. I've had quite a few customers over the years that have lost one...most come back to it when they can!

All the best mate.

Pete

[caseye]

Sat March 5th I was hit by a car that swerved across the road into my lane. Hit him almost head on at roughly 80km/h . Bike is a total loss and so is my leg, amputated that day.

Please, be careful out there.

Will do mate, same goes for you aye.

[BuzzardNZ]

Yup, sorry to hear that, that's a life changer! Hang in there mate.

[Bassmatt]

That is shit. Really sorry to hear this. All the best .

[nzspokes]

Wow that sucks. All the very best with your recovery dude.

[awa355]

Hits harder when It happens to someone in the mix. I met an elderly chap in Hamilton who lost a leg down in the Catlins from a motorbike accident. At that time he was determined to get onto a trike. I have no idea how I would come back from such a tragedy.

Wishing you all the best.

[skippa1]

Tanks all, big journey ahead, one day at a time.......more of a mind fuck at the moment, times a great healer

[TheDemonLord]

Echoing everyone elses statements, sucks about the accident, the Bike and most of all the Leg. Hope you are able to heal to the point where you can do all that you still have left to do in Life.

[Ocean1]

Fuck that's bad news dude.

None of the rest of us are immune from even very deep shit either, and there may very well come a time we might need some help. So if you need anything paying forward then ask, eh?

[awayatc]

Sorry to hear this mate.

bloody great bike it was to.....



serious though...
hope you recover well,
and for whatever it's worth, I am gutted to hear this.
take care....

[tri boy]

"One day at a time". That's the spirit chap.
All the best.

[AllanB]

Very sorry to hear. Is it too soon to pass comment about your handle on KB?

Hope that at least cracked half a smile - need a few laughs with the shit flings your way.

You got good support at home mate?

[oldrider]

Just found out today my knees are fucked - pales in significance reading your post - best of luck with your recovery and for your future! :ride:

[Akzle]

well, wouldnt that just make ya hopping mad...

[skippa1]

Very sorry to hear. Is it too soon to pass comment about your handle on KB?

Hope that at least cracked half a smile - need a few laughs with the shit flings your way.

You got good support at home mate?
My handle refers to the profession of skippering boats

[skippa1]

well, wouldnt that just make ya hopping mad...
Yup, sure does

[Madness]

My handle refers to the profession of skippering boats

http://www.bricklink.com/ML/pi146.jpg?1

[skippa1]

Lol, yep....parrot to come

[JimO]

you can save money on shoes

[Madness]

Lol, yep....parrot to come

Sun Conures are the way to go. Thank me later.

[pritch]

Was actually shocked to read this. We hadn't met but, "There but for the grace of God" and all that. Hoping the recovery goes at least as well as can be expected.

[Oakie]

Lol, yep....parrot to come

Well I didn't think I'd be laughing a page and a half into this thread. I was wrong. Gotta love KB.

All the best dude.

[haydes55]

Sucks to hear that.

I've got a one legged uncle and a good mates dad told the doctors to chop his leg off when they found cancer. Both have ridden motorbikes since. Both can walk without crutches. So here's hoping you'll be walking soon and life will get back to normal.

At least your motorbike hasn't cost you an arm and a leg like the rest of us (they started it).

[Oakie]

you can save money on shoes

Nah. Still got to buy them in pairs. Socks though ...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Nah. Still got to buy them in pairs. Socks though ...

Won't give a shit about all the lost ones eh.

[AllanB]

Won't give a shit about all the lost ones eh.

WTF is it with socks. I put a matching pair in the washing basket. One comes back - the matching one either never turns up or takes three weeks to arrive.

It's getting to the point where I might even considering doing my own washing! That's pretty radical.



Hey - one positive - disability parking. You'll get the best friggen park right next to the door each time.

[Crasherfromwayback]

WTF is it with socks. e.

Always the left ones eh!

[Virago]

Lol, yep....parrot to come

There would be some fun in going to a clothing store and asking for one trouser...

Seriously though, such bad news. All the best for the future.

[Dogboy900]

Well FUCK!
Sorry to hear this, hope you are coping OK. It is a sobering message for all of us.
Can't say any more than the others: Recover well and take care, don't be afraid to ask for help talking about and coping with the emotional side of things either, because that shit has got to be a massive mind fuck!

[Akzle]

Hey - one positive - disability parking. You'll get the best friggen park right next to the door each time.

just be mindful of this. Everyone's disability is different, and 50% of recovery is in your head.
Don't suffer unneedingly, but also don't be too quick to jump on the "im a useless cripple" bandwagon.

[Laava]

Sorry to hear your bad news mate. On the bright side, apparently the role of Tarzan is worth auditioning for!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CVrJDLie0k&sns=em

[5150]

Sorry to hear that dude. Hope the recovery goes quick.

Finally you can milk the ACC back for all the expensive rego's you had to pay over last couple of years ;)

[Maha]

just be mindful of this. Everyone's disability is different, and 50% of recovery is in your head.
Don't suffer unneedingly, but also don't be too quick to jump on the "im a useless cripple" bandwagon.

...and also listen to this, speaking from experience. His head recovery is ongoing.

PS: what is unneedingly? or did you mean needlessly?

[caspernz]

Sorry to hear of your life changing event. A positive state of mind will be your best friend, the KB crew will be both help and hindrance in that aspect I'd say...:innocent:

Good to see your sense of humour didn't get amputated. So once you're healed up I'm guessing a trike or a Spyder will be the go...:eek5:

[OddDuck]

Was shocked to read what happened. Bugger. Hang in there mate.

[Paul in NZ]

Fuck that's bad news dude.

None of the rest of us are immune from even very deep shit either, and there may very well come a time we might need some help. So if you need anything paying forward then ask, eh?

Ditto...

(good post btw)

[awayatc]

Grew up with a mate who had one leg only.....
had a barely noticable wee limp.
when we just played around with a bal he would sometimes take his prostetic leg of (trackpants) and hit the ball with it like a hockey stick.....

always worked a treat with people who didnt know him.....

he also as a teenager stuck false foot under slow manouvring cars wheel, then play things to the max acting injured in a hilarious manner....

So yes things will be very tough....
for a time
but not hopeless....

[nerrrd]

Wow, can't imagine what that would be like, but from your posts so far it sounds like you're passing the (severe) attitude test with flying colours! Hope the adjustment goes as well as it can for you.

[Oakie]

just be mindful of this. Everyone's disability is different, and 50% of recovery is in your head.
Don't suffer unneedingly, but also don't be too quick to jump on the "im a useless cripple" bandwagon.

Akzle? Is that you or an imposter?

[mada]

Shit. Sorry to hear this mate. Wish you all the best on the journey to recovery.

[Woodman]

Aaaah fuck, not good, but you know that.

Sorry to hear, I can't offer advice, only keep well.

[Akzle]

Akzle? Is that you or an imposter?

far queue cant. Far queue.

[Oakie]

far queue cant. Far queue.

Whew. Was worried there for a minute.

[Grashopper]

Well that is really fucking shit.

Wishing you all the best.

[SPman]

That's....a bit of a bugger!

Above or below the knee?

[98tls]

All the best fella,fwiw no doubt it could have been far worse.Good to see you post up.

[scumdog]

Grew up with a mate who had one leg only.....
had a barely noticable wee limp.
when we just played around with a bal he would sometimes take his prostetic leg of (trackpants) and hit the ball with it like a hockey stick.....

always worked a treat with people who didnt know him.....

he also as a teenager stuck false foot under slow manouvring cars wheel, then play things to the max acting injured in a hilarious manner....

So yes things will be very tough....
for a time
but not hopeless....

Likewise I had a mate with a similar 'leg', when needed he used to smash a big beer bottle (In the day before those girlie poncy 'hanky-up-the-sleeve' stubbies were invented) across his artificial leg.

It stopped a lot of agro. ("Not messin' with that tough fucker!")

[5ive]

Hope that cunt got punished for their shit driving (if they deserve it).

My neighbour runs a speedway and has a prosthetic leg. Everyone thinks it's from a racing accident, but it's not. Bugger lost it long ago from a farming accident.

I don't think he's ever been a motorcyclist, but he still races around on a souped up quad bike, as well as muscle cars, midgets, and a tractor, which he uses to mow paddocks and sports fields. The dude is fully active, nothing slows him down.

Best of luck for the recovery, your attitude and aptitude will compensate for any inconvenience from the loss of one limb ;)

[skippa1]

That's....a bit of a bugger!

Above or below the knee?
Above......

[skippa1]

Hope that cunt got punished for their shit driving (if they deserve it).

My neighbour runs a speedway and has a prosthetic leg. Everyone thinks it's from a racing accident, but it's not. Bugger lost it long ago from a farming accident.

I don't think he's ever been a motorcyclist, but he still races around on a souped up quad bike, as well as muscle cars, midgets, and a tractor, which he uses to mow paddocks and sports fields. The dude is fully active, nothing slows him down.

Best of luck for the recovery, your attitude and aptitude will compensate for any inconvenience from the loss of one limb ;)
Awesome, i love hearing stories like this. I have a mate that lost his above knee 18 years ago and does pretty much anything he wants now. I do remember he had some hideous wipe outs at first, i am trying to move with a bit more finesse, the thought of landing on my fresh stump is cringe worthy

[Grumph]

Awesome, i love hearing stories like this. I have a mate that lost his above knee 18 years ago and does pretty much anything he wants now. I do remember he had some hideous wipe outs at first, i am trying to move with a bit more finesse, the thought of landing on my fresh stump is cringe worthy

As everyone has said before, it's a hard road but keep moving. Looking at how you started the thread - and the title - and looking at how you're posting now, I'm impressed with the positivity being shown.
I suspect that if you started the thread again now, you'd title it "That stuffed it, temporarily"

I've met the guy Sidecar Bob mentioned who races with one arm, one leg. Nothing stops him.

[trufflebutter]

A cousin in Aussie lost his leg 10 years ago, insurance has seen him and his family right, whereas those without insurance seems to struggle a bit when it comes to getting the right spec'd prosthetic leg, and their attitude in general. When he use to go to the clinic in the early days it was all doom and gloom from those without insurance, nothing was ever going to be right, he found that a difficult thing to deal with. One of his early fittings cost $32K and he only wore it twice. What he has now is amazing and (like 5ive said ) he walks around like everyone else to honest. He was quicker than me around the supermarket and he was pushing the trolley.

Tawera Nikau is an inspiration on this subject.

[Akzle]

just think of dear ol pistorious..
.
Dont let this event stop you from shooting your missus!

[Oakie]

One of the cricket teams we used to come up against had a guy with one leg. Didn't worry about using a batting pad on his falsie. Just the oddest thing watching a guy with a padded back leg but nothing on the front. Never seemd to affect his batting either. There was just this odd 'ding' though when the bowler did manage to hit his prosthetic.

Shouldn't slow you down. Just makes things different.

[Maha]

One of the cricket teams we used to come up against had a guy with one leg. Didn't worry about using a batting pad on his falsie. Just the oddest thing watching a guy with a padded back leg but nothing on the front. Never seemd to affect his batting either. There was just this odd 'ding' though when the bowler did manage to hit his prosthetic.

Shouldn't slow you down. Just makes things different.

Fine leg or deep square leg?

[Maha]

just think of dear ol pistorious..


To be fair, you know he did that ...... "unneedingly" :nya:

[Oakie]

Fine leg or deep square leg?

Short leg by the sounds of it.

[scumdog]

Akzle? Is that you or an imposter?

Or a flash of normality?:confused:

[Swoop]

Bugger. Not the best of news, but you sound to be taking it on the chin and hopefully looking at the good side (or the less shitty side).

But I guess you have to look forward to saving heaps of $$'s on socks?

[MD]

A lot of us regular KBers from years ago don't come on here much. Then you log on and read this opening thread from a long timer. . First few seconds I thought it was a piss take post. Sad news in deed buddy.

As posted earlier, there but for the grace of God go the rest of us. Could be any one of us any day.

Wishing you the best recover possible and do your best to keep your spirits up.

[Akzle]

Or a flash of normality?:confused:

*normalcy

Kind Regards,
Hitcher

[Oakie]

*normalcy

Kind Regards,
Hitcher

Akzle is Hitcher?!! :shit:

[TheDemonLord]

Akzle is Hitcher?!! :shit:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW7Op86ox9g

[Maha]

Akzle is Hitcher?!! :shit:

He wasn't yesterday..


just be mindful of this. Everyone's disability is different, and 50% of recovery is in your head.
Don't suffer unneedingly, but also don't be too quick to jump on the "im a useless cripple" bandwagon.

[Tazz]

[video=youtube;bW7Op86ox9g]https://www.yoube.com/watch?v=bW7O6ox9g[/vieo]


http://www.cluepicsanswers.com/images/cluepics/the-plot-thickens.jpg

[Berries]

He wasn't yesterday..
Get a room FFS.

[Maha]

Get a room FFS.

Would that be the 'Berries Bores you to death with boredom' room? it's currently full............ of dead people.

[willytheekid]

Oh fark NO!!...not our skippa!!:weep:

So sorry to hear Skippa, you have always been a bloody top bloke on here :drinknsin

Please let us know if we KBers can help with anything!!...bike or body repair etc (You know we look after our own on KB:niceone:...and it would be our honor to help in anyway possible)

...Get well soon skippa (Your "recovery attitude" seems to be abso-friggin-lutely AMAZING!!...and that says volumes about you sir :first::niceone:)


again...let us all know if the community can help in any way possible skippa :love:


(I'm actually in shock after reading this bloody horrible news)

[SPman]

Oh fark NO!!...not our skippa!!:weep:

So sorry to hear Skippa, you have always been a bloody top bloke on here :drinknsin

Please let us know if we KBers can help with anything!!...bike or body repair etc (You know we look after our own on KB:niceone:...and it would be our honor to help in anyway possible)

...Get well soon skippa (Your "recovery attitude" seems to be abso-friggin-lutely AMAZING!!...and that says volumes about you sir :first::niceone:)


again...let us all know if the community can help in any way possible skippa :love:


(I'm actually in shock after reading this bloody horrible news)

Basically what he said - but I had to ask the practical question....

[skippa1]

an update- out of hospital and home. Stitches out of the stump and wound basically healed. Puncture wound in my arm festering a bit but ok, fractured vertabrae a bit sore but ok. Pedometer is telling me i am back to 2000 + steps a day, 8000 to go. First physio on Wednesday.

bike is well and truly fucked, Protecta seems to be doing their thing ok though they want me to pay the excess, the other drivers insurance should be paying I would have thought. State is paying up for gear tonight.

I want to get a prosthetic now, just need the stump to lose its sensitivity. Learning to walk is going to be interesting, cant wait, i have nearly arsed off the crutches a few times...a leg might be interesting

[rambaldi]

an update- out of hospital and home. Stitches out of the stump and wound basically healed. Puncture wound in my arm festering a bit but ok, fractured vertabrae a bit sore but ok. Pedometer is telling me i am back to 2000 + steps a day, 8000 to go. First physio on Wednesday.

bike is well and truly fucked, Protecta seems to be doing their thing ok though they want me to pay the excess, the other drivers insurance should be paying I would have thought. State is paying up for gear tonight.

I want to get a prosthetic now, just need the stump to lose its sensitivity. Learning to walk is going to be interesting, cant wait, i have nearly arsed off the crutches a few times...a leg might be interesting

What I have heard from other threads is that you pay the excess now and once the insurance agencies have got it sorted yours will refund you. Never had to claim myself though so I don't know.

[caseye]

an update- out of hospital and home. Stitches out of the stump and wound basically healed. Puncture wound in my arm festering a bit but ok, fractured vertabrae a bit sore but ok. Pedometer is telling me i am back to 2000 + steps a day, 8000 to go. First physio on Wednesday.

bike is well and truly fucked, Protecta seems to be doing their thing ok though they want me to pay the excess, the other drivers insurance should be paying I would have thought. State is paying up for gear tonight.

I want to get a prosthetic now, just need the stump to lose its sensitivity. Learning to walk is going to be interesting, cant wait, i have nearly arsed off the crutches a few times...a leg might be interesting

Hell give you a leg now, you'll be running in a week. Might have acquired a few new bumps and bruises too though! You go as hard or slow as you feel the need to, but remember, most of the hairy arsed bikers out here have felt for you and are now in what can we do to assist, not, do it for you, you in the next little while mode.
You be careful out there you hear.
.

[willytheekid]

Your friggin inspiring skippa.:not:

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/60569504.jpg

Cos as far as I see it...a new god damn standard just got set!:2thumbsup



...can you get power assisted legs yet?:confused:(old unstuck could whip one up I recon...now THAT would be an interesting bolt on :D)


Best wishes skippa :love:

[skippa1]

Your friggin inspiring skippa.:not:



Cos as far as I see it...a new god damn standard just got set!:2thumbsup



...can you get power assisted legs yet?:confused:(old unstuck could whip one up I recon...now THAT would be an interesting bolt on :D)


Best wishes skippa :love:
cheers willy, im nothing outstanding, as far as im concerned there are two choices, stop or go. Im go.
i used to teach coastgurd courses and and i had a saying,
"when red and green are seen up front, hammer down, ram the cunt"....my way of saying full steam ahead regardless of the obstacles.

[caseye]

cheers willy, im nothing outstanding, as far as im concerned there are two choices, stop or go. Im go.
i used to teach coastgurd courses and and i had a saying,
"when red and green are seen up front, hammer down, ram the cunt"....my way of saying full steam ahead regardless of the obstacles.

Ha, reminds of of being buttoned up, radar only run. In the Old DoDo cruising up the harbour on a wednesday night, Thats yacht club racing afternoon, man they got close, radar doesn't always show you much more than a mast.

[jasonu]

an update- out of hospital and home. Stitches out of the stump and wound basically healed. Puncture wound in my arm festering a bit but ok, fractured vertabrae a bit sore but ok. Pedometer is telling me i am back to 2000 + steps a day, 8000 to go. First physio on Wednesday.

bike is well and truly fucked, Protecta seems to be doing their thing ok though they want me to pay the excess, the other drivers insurance should be paying I would have thought. State is paying up for gear tonight.

I want to get a prosthetic now, just need the stump to lose its sensitivity. Learning to walk is going to be interesting, cant wait, i have nearly arsed off the crutches a few times...a leg might be interesting

What charges, if any, is the driver of the car that cleaned you up facing?


or are they trying to say you were at fault?

[skippa1]

What charges, if any, is the driver of the car that cleaned you up facing?


or are they trying to say you were at fault?
Cops are trying to decide between agrivated careless driving causing injury - up to 3 years clink, $10k fine and 1 yr disqual, or
dangerous driving causing injury - up to 5 years clink, $20k fine and 2 years disqual
probably wont get clink, possibly reasonable fine, i might get some of that in reparation.
cops are dragging it out but have said that there is no doubt regarding fault and driver admitted fault under caution on the side of the road.

[jasonu]

Cops are trying to decide between agrivated careless driving causing injury - up to 3 years clink, $10k fine and 1 yr disqual, or
dangerous driving causing injury - up to 5 years clink, $20k fine and 2 years disqual
probably wont get clink, possibly reasonable fine, i might get some of that in reparation.
cops are dragging it out but have said that there is no doubt regarding fault and driver admitted fault under caution on the side of the road.

Good to hear. At least you won't have some sort of bullshit legal fight on your hands on top of all the other new stuff you are about to tackle...

All the best with your recovery.

[Akzle]

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/60569504.jpg
that lady-man has large hands. or a small ass beretta.

What charges, if any, is the driver of the car that cleaned you up facing?


should be attempted murder.
cagers are gay.

[Smifffy]

Late to the thread (again). Saw where you posted about this somewhere else.

Not good news at all. Growing up in Ohope, Marty was a legend, surfing, skiing and all. It sounds like you have a similar kind of attitude.

http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11252547

Best of luck with the rehab.

[skippa1]

Late to the thread (again). Saw where you posted about this somewhere else.

Not good news at all. Growing up in Ohope, Marty was a legend, surfing, skiing and all. It sounds like you have a similar kind of attitude.

http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11252547

Best of luck with the rehab.
Thanks for the link, good read. I share his sentiments, it just doesnt happen fast enough for me.

[Banditbandit]

Bugga mate - I've been on the road since the 16th ... just got back and catching up ... I was well aware of what could have happen out there ... and it happened to one of us ... hang in there ...


Always the left ones eh!

Socks have sides?


Akzle? Is that you or an imposter?

Naaa .. the question is which one is the real Akzle ..

[Madness]

Who wouldn't?

[mashman]

Who wouldn't?

What? Have added another lane to the pool?

[Madness]

What? Have added another lane to the pool?

:facepalm:

All I can say is that it's no wonder Mrs Mashy doesn't carry a pic of you in her purse any more.

[mashman]

:facepalm:

All I can say is that it's no wonder Mrs Mashy doesn't carry a pic of you in her purse any more.

I thought she was going to fake amnesia and vanish. No such luck.

[Smifffy]

Who wouldn't?

Peggy......

[Crasherfromwayback]

Who wouldn't?

I dated a chick, that'd lost a leg at the hip as a child, a couple of times when I was in Brisbane way back. She could kickstart her TT250 ok. But I kept imagining rooting her doggy style and having her tip over and break me knob off.

[skippa1]

I dated a chick, that'd lost a leg at the hip as a child, a couple of times when I was in Brisbane way back. She could kickstart her TT250 ok. But I kept imagining rooting her doggy style and having her tip over and break me knob off.
Which leg was she missing, and do you still have her number........? We may be able to offset each others imbalance

[Crasherfromwayback]

Which leg was she missing, and do you still have her number........? We may be able to offset each others imbalance

LOl. Love it! It was her right leg. She had to stand next to the TT and boot it with her left. Never been one for keeping numbers though sorry mate!

[gsxr]

Which leg was she missing, and do you still have her number........? We may be able to offset each others imbalance

Love the fact you still have a sense of humour and a positive attitude.
Shit happens sometimes when you least expect it and no fault of ones own.
One can then sit back and wallow in self pity or take it by the balls as you appear to be doing and make it a positive event Make you stronger and more determined than you were before.
All the best for a great future

[willytheekid]

Which leg was she missing, and do you still have her number........? We may be able to offset each others imbalance

:killingme...jebus skippa, we really need to start cloning you :yes: (we need more of what you got in this world)

http://files.abovetopsecret.com/files/img/mb5654a0db.jpg

[skippa1]

LOl. Love it! It was her right leg. She had to stand next to the TT and boot it with her left. Never been one for keeping numbers though sorry mate!
Ok......my right as well, only good for missonary........could still be interesting, like a couple of mermaids rubbing tails.......got a dna sample per chance?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ok......my right as well, only good for missonary........could still be interesting, like a couple of mermaids rubbing tails.......got a dna sample per chance?

Couple of stump humpers eh?

[Paul in NZ]

Well this threads taken an unexpected turn.... :eek5:

(keep it going please)

[Grumph]

Well this threads taken an unexpected turn.... :eek5:

(keep it going please)

7500 plus posts and you didn't see this coming ?

Gives a new poignancy to "getting ones end away" though....

[Paul in NZ]

7500 plus posts and you didn't see this coming ?

Gives a new poignancy to "getting ones end away" though....

Your limp reply has me stumped...

[Oakie]

Your limp reply has me stumped...

You are without a leg to stand on?

[Banditbandit]

Been to the pub and come back legless ..

[Oakie]

Been to the pub and come back legless ..

I think like 'QI', you lose points for giving an obvious answer.

[Stylo]

Sat March 5th I was hit by a car that swerved across the road into my lane. Hit him almost head on at roughly 80km/h . Bike is a total loss and so is my leg, amputated that day.

Please, be careful out there.

Hey Skippa, just on this thread fuck man that is bad news. I hope you're getting on Ok but only 3 week's or so ago. You must still be in a lot of pain. What can I say ?

No empathy on this thread evidently having read the comments from people taking the piss and not even funny comments at that.

Small minds are easily amused aye. Wankers all of them, no real names but they're all there on the thread for people to see.


Take care mate, if you don't reply I'll know why.....

[tigertim20]

Hey Skippa, just on this thread fuck man that is bad news. I hope you're getting on Ok but only 3 week's or so ago. You must still be in a lot of pain. What can I say ?

No empathy on this thread evidently having read the comments from people taking the piss and not even funny comments at that.

Small minds are easily amused aye. Wankers all of them, no real names but they're all there on the thread for people to see.


Take care mate, if you don't reply I'll know why.....
guess you didnt read the whole thread eh?

[Oakie]

No empathy on this thread evidently having read the comments from people taking the piss and not even funny comments at that.

As someone's sig on here says ... "KiwiBiker ... all love and disrespect". This thread embodies that beautifully.

[Stylo]

guess you didnt read the whole thread eh?

My bad.

Read it now from start to finish.

Apologies to all ...in too much of a hurry today

[skippa1]

My bad.

Read it now from start to finish.

Apologies to all ...in too much of a hurry today
All good bro, cheers for the thoughts. Early days but im driving, on crutches, no pain, looking forward to getting a leg. Onward!

[Crasherfromwayback]

All good bro, cheers for the thoughts. Early days but im driving, on crutches, no pain, looking forward to getting a leg. Onward!

Beaudy! !!!

[Paul in NZ]

All good bro, cheers for the thoughts. Early days but im driving, on crutches, no pain, looking forward to getting a leg. Onward!

shit that's stunning progress - id still be weeping in the corner.... Go you....

[skippa1]

shit that's stunning progress - id still be weeping in the corner.... Go you....
Dont worry, i have my moments, all the "why me" shit but doesnt last long cause its a stupid question. There was no selection process, sometimes shit just happens and getting up and going is the best revenge.
Two legs are over rated....fucken socks never did stay in pairs in the washing machine, saves the big hunt

[gsxr]

Dont worry, i have my moments, all the "why me" shit but doesnt last long cause its a stupid question. There was no selection process, sometimes shit just happens and getting up and going is the best revenge.
Two legs are over rated....fucken socks never did stay in pairs in the washing machine, saves the big hunt

Well sorry to be the bearer of bad news then Basically you are now fucked as far as socks go as we all know the washing machine eats or hides the left sock never to be found again .

[oldrider]

When you get older you will find it fucking hard to reach the toenails on your foot (to cut them) so you will only have half the problem others have! - bonus there? :confused:
Sounds like you are handling your setback pretty positively - best of luck stay strong!

[Oakie]

Trying to put the old undies on while standing up might be a bit of a hoot!

[Crasherfromwayback]

machine eats or hides the left sock .

Covered in post # 36! :bleh:

[Akzle]

Trying to put the old undies on while standing up might be a bit of a hoot!

what kind of poofter wears undies??

[Big Dog]

what kind of poofter wears undies??
Ones that like the ladies (without beards) to try and get frisky.

Sent via tapatalk.

[Big Dog]

Trying to put the old undies on while standing up might be a bit of a hoot!
That instantly have me the mental image of when I had a broken foot and had to lay them on the ground and hop into my undies.



Sent via tapatalk.

[Moi]

Trying to put the old undies on while standing up might be a bit of a hoot!

Bloody hell... some mornings I have issues with two legs and resort to sitting on the end of the bed...


Hey skippa1, thumbs up!


Must be something in the Taranaki water... both recipients of recent misfortune [she's a sour-faced out cow] seem to be bouncing back full of beans...

[Edbear]

Sat March 5th I was hit by a car that swerved across the road into my lane. Hit him almost head on at roughly 80km/h . Bike is a total loss and so is my leg, amputated that day.

Please, be careful out there.

Sucks mate. Sorry I am late to the thread, but I was talking to Caseye yesterday and he told me about it so I looked you up. You'll go through the gamut of emotions for a while, so ride it out and give yourself time. Whenever you get a setback, know it's normal and you will keep progressing forwards.


Life sucks in so many ways and can be so unfair as you found out.

I hope your recovery is swift and you can get back riding again.

And keep us KBers posted on your progress huh?

How're your knees Tom? Back chasing the crooks again?


Just found out today my knees are fucked - pales in significance reading your post - best of luck with your recovery and for your future! :ride:

Getting old sucks, too!

[TheDemonLord]

Ones that like the ladies (without beards) to try and get frisky.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=469KLGY6WCQ

[skippa1]

When you get older you will find it fucking hard to reach the toenails on your foot (to cut them) so you will only have half the problem others have! - bonus there? :confused:
Sounds like you are handling your setback pretty positively - best of luck stay strong!
im already on the wrong side of 50, just get the misses or one of the kids to nibble em off


Trying to put the old undies on while standing up might be a bit of a hoot!
yep, trickier than i thought


Covered in post # 36! :bleh:
it was, youre right


what kind of poofter wears undies??
am i still a poofter if i only wear the undies, no pants on top?


Bloody hell... some mornings I have issues with two legs and resort to sitting on the end of the bed...


Hey skippa1, thumbs up!


Must be something in the Taranaki water... both recipients of recent misfortune [she's a sour-faced out cow] seem to be bouncing back full of beans...
who is the other one?


Sucks mate. Sorry I am late to the thread, but I was talking to Caseye yesterday and he told me about it so I looked you up. You'll go through the gamut of emotions for a while, so ride it out and give yourself time. Whenever you get a setback, know it's normal and you will keep progressing forwards.



How're your knees Tom? Back chasing the crooks again?



Getting old sucks, too!
The emotions are all right ta, except for impatience, if thats an emotion.....fuckin time, dont like wishing my life away but shit i want a gimpy leg to hobble around on asap

[Moi]

am i still a poofter if i only wear the undies, no pants on top?

No, imitating Superman suffering from Alzheimer...

However, can you claim Scots ancestry?


who is the other one?

Shaun Harris

[skippa1]

No, imitating Superman suffering from Alzheimer...

However, can you claim Scots ancestry?



Shaun Harris
Ahh right, i have lost track with how Shaun is going, any news?

[Swoop]

Do like Douglas Bader...

Use the fake leg to smuggle stuff...

;)

[TheDemonLord]

Do like Douglas Bader...

Use the fake leg to smuggle stuff...

;)

That man was one severe badass

[5150]

Problem.... What problem???


320805

[Edbear]

Ahh right, i have lost track with how Shaun is going, any news?

He's progressing, if you make friends with Fiona on Facebook, (or me), you can keep up to date. He gets his trachy out today, so will be able to talk, and that's what everyone's worried about... LOL!

He still has times he doesn't recognise Fiona and the kids, but that will improve too.



SNIP...

The emotions are all right ta, except for impatience, if thats an emotion.....fuckin time, dont like wishing my life away but shit i want a gimpy leg to hobble around on asap

I do understand, I was similar after my accident last 2010 when I smashed up my back. But you will get down from time to time. Frustration, probably in your case...


That man was one severe badass

One of the toughest characters I ever read about! Indomitable describes his attitude, eh?

[skippa1]

So.....what a fucken mission navigating Ponsonby footpaths on a wheelchair. Fuck me, kerbs are not wheelchair friendly, got stuck in the middle of the road and couldnt mount the kerb. Some good citizen helped me after about half a dozen failed attempts, seems the cars dont like the holdup, apparently tooting the horn should be encouragement enough to try harder.

Have to be in Auckland for appointments, thought i would make a weekend of it.....

learning all the time, need a lighter wheelchair, loaded .3030 in a rod holder on the existing chair to discourage tooting and encourage helping lol

[Edbear]

You not have a helper?

[skippa1]

You not have a helper?
Yep, she was window shopping and i was just rolling ahead

[Oakie]

So can you do a wheelie mister?

[skippa1]

So can you do a wheelie mister?
Yup...not a great one and no wheelie bars makes me a bit nervy, dont want a head injury as well😐

[oldrider]

learning all the time, need a lighter wheelchair, loaded .3030 in a rod holder on the existing chair to discourage tooting and encourage helping lol

A big repeating paintball gun would be great for starters and easier to get - by god they are a temptation - they make such a satisfying mess! :ar15: . :dodge:

[Akzle]

A big repeating paintball gun would be great for starters and easier to get - by god they are a temptation - they make such a satisfying mess! :ar15: . :dodge:

i knew a girl like that once...

[oldrider]

i knew a girl like that once...

Only once - ah the younger generation! :ride:

[TheDemonLord]

So.....what a fucken mission navigating Ponsonby footpaths on a wheelchair. Fuck me, kerbs are not wheelchair friendly, got stuck in the middle of the road and couldnt mount the kerb. Some good citizen helped me after about half a dozen failed attempts, seems the cars dont like the holdup, apparently tooting the horn should be encouragement enough to try harder.

Have to be in Auckland for appointments, thought i would make a weekend of it.....

learning all the time, need a lighter wheelchair, loaded .3030 in a rod holder on the existing chair to discourage tooting and encourage helping lol

Stick a 'Busa engine in it, Turbo it, Stick a wheelie bar on it.

[Oakie]

Stick a 'Busa engine in it, Turbo it, Stick a wheelie bar on it.

And upside down forks and a pink power band!

[Moi]

...what a fucken mission navigating Ponsonby footpaths on a wheelchair...

Good gawd man! Don't you know that only the "beautiful people" are allowed there...

https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/travel-tourism-beautiful_people-attractive-attraction-appearance-beach-rde2552_low.jpg

[skippa1]

Good gawd man! Don't you know that only the "beautiful people" are allowed there...


Im mother fucken gorgeous in a popsicle kind of way....

[Akzle]

Im mother fucken gorgeous in a popsicle kind of way....

//
waitwaitwaitwait wait.

...which "leg" do you still have?

("popsicle" implies you balance on one in the middle...)

[skippa1]

//
waitwaitwaitwait wait.

...which "leg" do you still have?

("popsicle" implies you balance on one in the middle...)
I mislead you.......

[caseye]

I mislead you.......

An what's more, he didn't lead with his left! Popsicle, love it skippa.