Biker Down. Oh shit, it's me...

[RiderInBlack]

All the excuses in the world won't make for a better looking corpse though.

Are ya not getting enough time in PD? Of cause ya ride with 100% attention ta road yaself 100% of the time (drinking a Tui here on that one) and this will never happen to you. Of cause one should never blame the driver hitting ya, because it is OK not to be attentive if ya drive four wheels (shit I can't drink enough Tui's on that one).
FM is not making excuses (he's owned his bit), but the car driver sure is if she is claming that she didn't see him.

[Fatt Max]

Well, had my appointment with the hand specialist today. Glad to report that the hand is on the mend but at least 8-12 weeks away from 100% mobility. It was a great relief to get the big metal splint taken off (although it did make a rather handy bottle opener) and now I have a moulded splint attached to the damaged finger.

The rest of me is still battered and bruised but hey, thats life. No offers of a spa with the Vodafone Warriors Cheerleaders to soothe my aching bones, they must be busy with a new dance routine or something. I'll leave them another message tomorrow.

So, three months away from riding the bike or playing the geetar but I'm on the mend, thanks to all of you for your kind messages. My harmonica playing is coming along so it's not all bad.

Also, am having a hooer of a battle with ASB re the fecking tiny payback on my wrecked jacket. I am loving this though, its a real challenge. The latest exchange has them considering a review of policy for PPE worn when riding. Not saying it will come to much but if I can at least get the bastards to admit they are lying, cheating scum then it will be a great world.

Thats it so far then. I am keeping all my chins up thanks to the great messages from you lovely peeps, thanks a bunch.

[Smifffy]

[Genie]

haha...yep there you go ..some toe tapping guitar playing.

Glad thing are slowly on the improve.....keep warm and safe and keep the smile on xx

[Fatt Max]

Well, I am as happy as a fat bastard who has just inherited the biggest pie factory in the world.

Had my weekly visit to the clinic and, well, bugger me senseless and call me Denise, but my hand is just about all good. Cant believe it and neither can the specialist. The dislocation has righted itself and the tendons are mending at record speed.

Net result is that I can take the splint off and can now form a fist. Doc has said it is ok to get back on the geetar and all in all I will be back in the saddle in 3-4 weeks, thats about 4 weeks ahead of schedule.

I'm fecking wrapped, all my other bumps and bruises are all gone and life is well on the up. It's a fecking great life and I am loving it.

So there you go my lovelies. Lock up your larder's cos I will be back on the road at a bakery near you soon.

Thanks again for all the messages you lovely people. If only I could snog you all.........

[chasio]

Awesome news FM! Can only imagine how relieved you must be and it has put a smile on my dial, so thanks for that

[Oakie]

. If only I could snog you all.........

Then my friend you'd probably need to visit a different sort of clinic...

[caseye]

Then my friend you'd probably need to visit a different sort of clinic...

Awe shucks we're all mountain men abart ere aint we??
Great news there Mark me ol mate. Looking forward to taking that ride with you on yer new machine.
Theres a damn fine bakery right next door to my place and a Thai resty and a good fush an chup place and a grog shop and a gassy so i only need Lotto and a chemist and I'm set.
Take care and to quote a big Fatt Barstard i know, "keep it shiny side up" OK???LOL.
Awesome bruv, hear from you soon.

[rustic101]

Pleased you are on the mend FM

They do say time heals all wounds, somehow I think dropping a bike on ones body as the result of a silly tart was not the original intent of the message though

All the same keep up your therapy

[Smifffy]

Awesome Bruv

[Fatt Max]

Right oh then,

Thought I would bore you all one more time with my final update.

The hand is all good and in working order.......and I paid up on my new bike today...!!! Yay fecity hey, she is a minter and it gets delivered on Monday. Also got my new jacket and lid (no thanks to those wankers at ASB / AIG Insurance) so all in all I shall be back in the saddle next week.

So, from 10th May 2010 to today, it's been an interesting experience especially dealing with ACC , insurance companies and the police. I could not have done it without all the brilliant messaged from KB'rs, thanks again guys and gals.

Stay safe out there eh

FM

[shafty]

Whatchya getting Max?

[Fatt Max]

Hyosung Aquilla, real nice one and within the budget afforded to me by the bastard insurance companies.

It will keep me going for a while and is fat bastard friendly until I get my full and convince the missus that I really do need a decent 1100cc machine...

[The Baron]

Great news all round and a new bike. Ride safe FM.

[shafty]

Hyosung Aquilla, real nice one and within the budget afforded to me by the bastard insurance companies.

It will keep me going for a while and is fat bastard friendly until I get my full and convince the missus that I really do need a decent 1100cc machine...

Well done, Congrats!

Being partial to a touch of the cheap sparkling vino named Aquila, I have in the past considered getting an Aquila badge for my own stead.

Enjoy - and post pics as soon as.

"Cheap wine and a three day growth"