Thursday misadventure. How to win a week in hospital.

**terbang** · 12th April 2011, 02:29

Well really just to finish up this thread I'll fill you in on where it all took me.
After being discharged from hospital, my Aviation doctor told me that if I wanted to live to 110 and (most important) get my aviation medical certificate back, I would have to start some sort of an exercise programme. I did and it hurt like hell too, but it was worth it.
On March third, after being stuck in a depressurization chamber, poked prodded and twisted, I proved my fitness. I mildly surprised the FAA, NZ CAA and also myself to be fit to command a commercial jet just four months after kissing a Mitsubishi 4WD fairly hard. I now have my medical certs back.

As my surgeon said, "when they dig your skeleton up in 3000 years time, they will certainly be baffled at the violence of our times".

My Saudi Masters whipped me back here and I'm currently bouncing between the middle east and Europe. Absolutely stoked to be flying again, albeit with a 27cm scar up my back and a deformed (though working fine) shoulder.

Everyone, including Mrs T have said "now is time to sell those bikes". Hell I've been doing it for 30 odd years, so cant just walk away!
I've been told all sorts of theories about getting back on the horse that threw you and so on.
However as soon as I could, I took my old Cagiva for a good ride just before I came up here. It just felt normal, I wasn't shaking with fear, having flashbacks and stuff like that. In fact I really enjoyed it as I was just doing what Ive been doing for quite a while now. Riding my bike. Though for sure, I'm a fair bit wiser after such a painful lesson and have inevitably changed some of my riding habits..
And Mrs T's thinking is coming around too.

Georgie (girl on the back) had a few tough moments, shes a tall 'leggy' girl who looked great in short skirts and the scar above her knee did her head in for a while. Its healed well now and she has also mended well between her ears too. She has now since gained her pilots licence and will, in the not too distant future, join the ranks of professional pilots. She hasn't ridden on a motorcycle since, but reckons she certainly will do again some time in the future.

Nathan, Geo's boyfriend, never rode his bike again. He sold it immediately and still displays fear at the thought of any of us riding a bike again. He has become the biggest casualty of this incident.

**Toaster** · 12th April 2011, 04:30

Great to hear you and your daughter have made good recoveries. Shame the BF took that road and gave in. I am a great believer in getting back on the horse - it is the only way to overcome post crash trauma, but his decision is his own and has to be respected for that.

**darkone** · 12th April 2011, 08:14

Sometimes witnessing the suffering of others, especially those you care about can be more traumatic than being injured yourself. The young fella may come round to riding again as time eases the shock, it may also have a lot to do with your daughters attitude to getting back on the bike.

Otherwise, I'm glad to hear you and yours are recovering well and wish you all the best for the future.

**caseye** · 12th April 2011, 08:43

terbang absolutely stoked for you and your daughter.Great to hear that you're flying commercially again and in good health.
Your baby girl will be fine and one day she might ride/pillion again.
Her BF has done what he considers to be the right thing and who knows if it means he;s not killed on a motorcycle then maybe he did.
Take care while out there in the great! BIG 3 D world that you inhabit and enjoy those quiet rides when you get the chance.
My 18 yr old daughter has just started being the pillion with her bf, man that hurts, I said no for over a year.Now though, she has all the right gear and they enjoy time together.
I didn't say no because the bf was a bad rider, he's actually a damn good rider but I'm her dad!and I ride, no further reason extended.
Hope to ride with you one day.