Hitcher's Grand Challenge Misadventure

**Toddy** · 25th October 2010, 15:07

Crikey just caught up with the news. A scary moment for Jane and the family. Great to hear Hitcher's on the mend.

**RiderInBlack** · 25th October 2010, 19:47

Good piece in the latest Rusty Nuts' "Rusty Trumpet":
2 riders pulled out after attending a crash scene for some time and they didn’t want to continue, it sort of spoilt the enjoyment, but their willingness to assist was critical to the rider who was down and it is no exaggeration to say they were responsible to saving the Bretts life, as it was they who pulled the bike off of the top of him and ascertained that he was turning turn due to his helmet constricting his airway. Brett had the perfect people behind him when he got into trouble. He was being followed by a fireman, a GP , and on off duty policeman, but others as well. Well done guys and to all those who stopped to assist.
Brett is now doing very well in Wellington Hospital, Ward 7 South Room 11, ring hospital to check visiting hours etc. or send a card. He is trying to run the hospital apparently, his short term memory is still kaput but everything else is working well. His crash was apparently due to a small aneurism in the brain, so that caused the crash, not the crash causing the injury. There is a constantly updating thread on Kiwibiker Site. Search for Hitcher.
He has many friends and well wishers posting there.
That he does. Heal well Brett

**nudemetalz** · 27th October 2010, 19:58

I dropped in and saw Hitcher tonight. He's just got home from hospital.
Looked a little banged up here and there but appeared to be in okay spirits considering what he's gone through.
His helmet didn't look so great though and the gear took a little scraping also.

Looking forward to a "Duelling Ukuleles" too sometime !! (with no "Squealing like a pig, Boy"...BTW...)

**Paul in NZ** · 27th October 2010, 20:26

Short term memory loss eh?

Brett - cough - you still got that $100 I lent you for gas mate?

No? Oh well, worth a crack... Good onya you big lug, heal up fast n true....

**beyond** · 27th October 2010, 20:30

Man, just spotted this thread. Sorry to hear buddy. Hope you heal up fast.

**Edbear** · 27th October 2010, 20:42

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

I dropped in and saw Hitcher tonight. He's just got home from hospital.
Looked a little banged up here and there but appeared to be in okay spirits considering what he's gone through.
His helmet didn't look so great though and the gear took a little scraping also.

Looking forward to a "Duelling Ukuleles" too sometime !! (with no "Squealing like a pig, Boy"...BTW...)

Thanks for the update! Keep us posted, and let him know we're thinking of him, yeah, even me...

**Okey Dokey** · 28th October 2010, 08:37

Yes, great to hear an update, and wishing you well on your recovery, Hitcher

**Fatjim** · 29th October 2010, 20:04

Originally Posted by Owl

Women get better with time?

You'd better believe it!

that's bitter, not better

**sunhuntin** · 29th October 2010, 21:04

good to read hes home!!

hopefully things keep getting better!

**What?** · 30th October 2010, 14:52

Bugger - haven't been on here for a while, so only just now found out about this.

Get better soon, Hitch - the English Language needs you.

**elle-f** · 30th October 2010, 15:45

Same - just read this. Heal well Hitcher cause you are one of my favourite guys out there.....you too Mrs Hitcher although you are not a guy!

Will be reading positive updates.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 30th October 2010, 16:09

Don't know how I've missed this thread!

Good to hear your on the mend Mr H and glad you travel in such well qualified company too!!

Look forward to you wise typed words again soon Monsieur.

**caseye** · 30th October 2010, 19:12

That Hitcher was found and attended to by another Gc ( biker) is heart warming, to know he's out of Hospital is great.
Wouldn't be the same around here without ya Hitcher.
Get well soon and i sincerely hope that the bike and you are reunited soon.