Crash, broken leg, damaged bike and hospital. No, not me my oldest son.

[Conquiztador]

Yep. He got collected in a roundabout. Not sure re details. But sounds like his fault.

After 3 hours in the theatre he will be the proud owner of a permanent metal detector trigger. (Steel rod in his shin). Groggy and tired when I did see him, so did not get too many details today. But he will be OK.

His mum is not impressed. "I told you so, bikes are dangerous!!" So we will see what outcome is. Will he get back on, or not...

Have yet to see the bike. Is at the towies yard. Will get her tomorrow and se if the damage is worth repairing.

But main thing is that he will be OK. Some scarring. Mental and physical. But nothing that should hold him back, apart from for 6 - 8 weeks.

So our planned ride to Rock2Wellington might not happen. But we get there. Even if the cage is not how I wanted to arrive, but so be it.

Life. There is always something unexpected around the next bend.

[Donor]

Live and learn...

He lived, so he'll learn - both are good things.

[chanceyy]

sorry to hear that .. but glad he will still be around to talk about it ..

hope he heals soon

[Her_C4]

Sorry to hear :( but really glad that he will be ok.:wari:

[Steam]

Ouch! Hope he heals well and things are good for you too. Parents are the best thing ever, after having a crash or breaking something.

[Mom]

Live and learn...

He lived, so he'll learn - both are good things.

Could not have said it better myself. Kids eh! Give their parents the biggest scares!

Lots of hugs all round for you guys tonight I am sure.

[saul]

All the best to you and your lad mate.

Thats a scare.

Hope the mamma can cope

Regards

[Macktheknife]

Good luck to your boy, hope he comes right soon.
He has something to look forward to while he recovers too, the concert.
All the best to your family, hugs.

[DingoZ]

Aye, hope the recovery goes well.

Best thoughts to your family...

[gijoe1313]

Bugger :no: Sorry to hear about the incident, hope mum holds up well and your son heals quickly. Glad to hear he is still with his nearest and dearest.:doctor:

[Conquiztador]

Had to go home as I have 3 young uns who all have school tomorrow. But been waiting for update. Just got the call from the hospital. Operation went well and he is recovering. Hmmm.. that was 4 hours of operation!!

Ok. Now I can sleep well.

[MyGSXF]

Glad to hear the op went well!! :niceone: hopefully the recovery process will be as positive! :yes:

have a good sleep!! :zzzz:

[JimO]

bummer.......

[yungatart]

Sheesh!
What happened?
Hope he heals up well.
A parent's worst nightmare...look after yourself too.

[Swoop]

Bummer to hear. Glad that he is in one piece and on the recovery path.


His mum is not impressed. "I told you so, bikes are dangerous!!"
Are mothers taught this phrase in mother school? They trot it out so readily, as if it has been practiced with religous fervour for years on end!:msn-wink:

[007XX]

Well that sucks! Really hope he'll get better and be wiser for it...We all get caught at some point.

Best wishes of speedy recovery...:sunny:

[MSTRS]

Bugger! Speedy recovery to your lad.
PS...bikes are not dangerous. What you do on them can be...

[Conquiztador]

Picked up the bike from towies. $150 later...

Damaged instruments.
Dent in tank l/h side where handlebars hit.
Red paint (from car) on r/h side of motor.
Back end a fraction in a twist.
Scratches on l/h muffler.
Visor faering damaged, but glass OK.
Bent handle bars.

So nothing daddy can't fix.

Now we just need to see what costs the car repair will be.

I have been telling him to get insurance, but... A lesson I am sure!


Oh, and re the dangerous bikes issue. As you would expect, my ex has made it clear that it is all my fault.

[Nagash]

Ouch, sounds pretty nasty.

Here's to a speedy recovery :apint:

Good luck with the cost of the cager.. unfortunately all that plastic needing to be completely replaced may cost a fair bit.

[McDuck]

Ouch, sounds pretty nasty.

Here's to a speedy recovery :apint:

Good luck with the cost of the cager.. unfortunately all that plastic needing to be completely replaced may cost a fair bit.

He said it sounds like his falt. which sucks even more.

[Conquiztador]

Heaps of visitors. Enough lollies, chips, drinks etc. to last weeks. A handheld PS thingie (that can play movies), MP3, I took up a TV, he was offered a laptop.

I need to break my leg!!!

[McDuck]

Good. Would you like me to drop in on him and tell him to not give up?

[JimO]

Good. Would you like me to drop in on him and tell him to not give up?

you just want to get in on the lollies, chips, drinks:innocent:

[Conquiztador]

And there is this girl who he has been keen on, but who has been a little standoffish. Now she suddenly is showing him heaps of attention!!!

[McJim]

Broken leg sounds good - where can I get one?:rofl:Lollies and gadgets mmmmmm.
Hope this isn't habit forming for the lad though.

Wish him all the best.

[McDuck]

you just want to get in on the lollies, chips, drinks:innocent:

wouldnt you?

[Squiggles]

And there is this girl who he has been keen on, but who has been a little standoffish. Now she suddenly is showing him heaps of attention!!!

I would too for a few lollies. :laugh:

[Livvy]

Sounds like he got off pretty damn lucky, and possibly even better than he was before from all the attention he's getting! Good on ya for being the caring dad...

[Conquiztador]

the boy is back home. Crutches and a cast. Painkillers and a six week contemplation period.

He had his first proper look at the bike. I told him it is running and I took it for a spin. He smiles and says: "So after some work I will be able to ride her again then?"

Thats the spirit!!

[McDuck]

the boy is back home. Crutches and a cast. Painkillers and a six week contemplation period.

He had his first proper look at the bike. I told him it is running and I took it for a spin. He smiles and says: "So after some work I will be able to ride her again then?"

Thats the spirit!!

Good to hear.