Stonechucker in major accident.

**Joni** · 4th July 2005, 08:40

Andre called last night - He and Sheila are sounding soooo much better, in fact we laughed and spoke about the positives and the road forward for Dave. he used an old favourite saying of mine " The world is our oyster". It was good to hear them up beat and positive about their sons recovery.

One day at a time.

Up, up and away.....

**justsomeguy** · 4th July 2005, 11:11

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**Badcat** · 4th July 2005, 11:19

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Well people - nothing's permanent and life is short - so follow your dreams and do what you yearn for sooner rather than later - as the roads of by and by lead to the town of never.

It is so easy to lose track of what it was that we always wanted to do and pathetically justify our life by convincing ourselves that we are victims of circumstance.

i TOTALLY agree with this statement.
i've always said:
i'm not afraid of death. i am afraid of dying, never having lived.
get well SC, and i hope to meet you soon.

ken

**crashe** · 4th July 2005, 11:30

Has anyone heard yet if Stonechucker is now out of ICU and back in a ward?
And if so what ward and room number?

All updates on SC are really appreciated.

**Joni** · 4th July 2005, 11:39

Originally Posted by crashe

Has anyone heard yet if Stonechucker is now out of ICU and back in a ward?
And if so what ward and room number?

Yes, Dave was moved back to the orthopedics ward yesterday.
Not sure what room number tho.

**crashe** · 4th July 2005, 11:45

Cheers, thanks Joni...

Good to hear he is on the mend again...
He must be listening to and doing as the nurses tell him to...

**mikey** · 4th July 2005, 11:57

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

but I'm glad that when he "crashed" he did so on his dream bike doing what he was loving.....

your one sick bastard.

**justsomeguy** · 4th July 2005, 12:00

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**mini_hooks_** · 4th July 2005, 14:19

glad to hear that dave is out of ICU and back on the up.
get well soon bud were all missin ya!!!

**Lias** · 4th July 2005, 16:52

Bloody hell, ignore the boards for a bit and look what happens.

Never met you Dave, but you always seemed a great chap on the boards. Hope you recover quickly, my thoughts are with you and yours.

**WTM** · 4th July 2005, 17:49

Dude

I've barely been on the board since I've joined, but to pop on to find someone has come a cropper on "that" bridge is not a nice feeling (have had a few scary moments myself there).

Hope you get better soon, and are on a bike (be it any bike) asap.

**mikey** · 4th July 2005, 18:15

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

but I'm glad that when he "crashed" he did so on his dream bike doing what he was loving.....

Originally Posted by mikey

your one sick bastard.

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Read the rest of the post idiot.

this isnt the place to argue about it but cause im a dick i will anyway

dave was quite dissapointed to learn it was the R1,

have you been in to see him at all, talked to him?

To crash an nigh on kill yourself, ending up with some big injuries, and writting off your pride an joy aint the way to go,

daves got ambitions in life mate, an its cause hes slightly more positive than some that hes looking through it, thinking new bike etc

SO ""some lame guy"" who doesnt know jack shit, SHUT THE FUCK UP,

**crashe** · 4th July 2005, 18:38

Right, There is to be no more fighting on this thread.

and now back to how Stonechucker is doing....

This is about Stonechucker.... and him getting better and getting back on a bike again after he is fully recovered.

If anyone in Wellington has been in to see him, can you all let us know how he is getting on, for all of us who live so far away.
Thanks.

**justsomeguy** · 4th July 2005, 18:39

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**mikey** · 4th July 2005, 18:45

Originally Posted by crashe

[B]can you all let us know how he is getting on, for all of us who live so far away.
Thanks.

go see him yourself.

got his bed on an angle so hes go a slightly different view of the roof, no tv, not sure if the dvd collection will be any good for week or so.

got his cell phone with him now, but can only see so far in the position hes in.

chirping up i would say. just chirpy.

**crashe** · 4th July 2005, 18:48

Originally Posted by mikey

go see him yourself.

I would if I could....

But I am unable to travel that far yet,
due to me having adominal Hysterectomy 8 weeks ago...

That is why I am asking how he is doing via all the Wellington KBers.

**2_SL0** · 4th July 2005, 18:58

Lets focus on whats important here please. Please keep the updates coming. Im sure SC condition and recovery are in everyones thoughts.

**mini_hooks_** · 4th July 2005, 19:48

Originally Posted by mikey

this isnt the place to argue about it but cause im a dick i will anyway

dave was quite dissapointed to learn it was the R1,

have you been in to see him at all, talked to him?

To crash an nigh on kill yourself, ending up with some big injuries, and writting off your pride an joy aint the way to go,

daves got ambitions in life mate, an its cause hes slightly more positive than some that hes looking through it, thinking new bike etc

SO ""some lame guy"" who doesnt know jack shit, SHUT THE FUCK UP,

edit...sorry for the childish behaviour guys

**FROSTY:Me** · 4th July 2005, 21:18

oyyyyyy---pull ya fucken heads in
Argue in PM if ya wanna -but not in here
I dont care who started it -Mikey ,JSG and mini hooks cut it out

LB · 5th July 2005, 05:50

,
,
Really good to hear Dave's out of ICU. Will get up to see him one night before long.
,
,

**mini_hooks_** · 5th July 2005, 11:15

Originally Posted by FROSTY

oyyyyyy---pull ya fucken heads in
Argue in PM if ya wanna -but not in here
I dont care who started it -Mikey ,JSG and mini hooks cut it out

sorry frosty next time ill keep it to myself

**Hitcher** · 5th July 2005, 12:55

Can people please try to be a bit more thoughtful before they hit the "submit" button.

Dave is currently recuperating after an horrific accident. Some of the postings on this and other threads, while well intentioned, don't contribute much to the greater scheme of things. Some items are a bit patronising and others seek to present views and values that may not be shared by others -- including Dave. This has pissed some people off, and I can understand why they are pissed off.

In these threads in particular, let's be mindful of the needs and wishes of Dave and his parents and being supportive of them. They have got a lot in front of them.

And let's be a bit more caring about others here as well. Not everybody is thick-skinned and may not take kindly to being ambushed with truckloads of angry PMs and negative rep points, particularly when they may have done nothing other than express a view that differs from that held by the "herd".

This is our gargre. Let's show a bit more respect for each other.

**bugjuice** · 5th July 2005, 13:01

how about's we just call it quits. stop talking about it, and mods, remove anything below this line that's negative or besides the point.

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So anyone checked up on Dave lately? How's he doin now he's back in the wards?

**Velox** · 5th July 2005, 16:13

I like your thinking Bugjuice.

I'm popping in tomorrow so I'll know how he is then. Anyone been in today?

**Uncle B** · 5th July 2005, 17:23

Originally Posted by Velox

I'm popping in tomorrow so I'll know how he is then. Anyone been in today?

I'm going in tonight....I'll post an update later.

**Ms Piggy** · 5th July 2005, 19:49

Went in and saw Dave tonight. Vtwin was there and so was another friend of Dave's.

He's on level E room 4.

He was pretty tired but doing ok, he was talkling about Harley's again

He can sit up but not enough to be able to watch telly or anything yet and he can't really read either, the neck brace is really annoying him (poor thing!) he said he basically sleeps between visits.

So glad he's gettin' there.

**crashe** · 5th July 2005, 20:04

Thanks for the update.... much appreciated.

Please do pass on my well wishes to him, when you see him next.
He will like riding a Harley......

**Uncle B** · 5th July 2005, 21:24

Ditto to what Celtic_Sea_Lily posted.

He is looking so much better that last week. No oxygen mask this time.
He's alot more alert and chatty but as Celtic said he is tired and needs lots of sleep so the body can repair itself.

He told me they are going to try to get him on his feet this week, if not at least sitting up in a chair.

V Rod is what he's talking about getting now....."if I get one I won't be going fast, just cruising from now on."

Good on you Dave.

**bugjuice** · 5th July 2005, 21:27

thought he cruised anyway!
Goood on 'im, and thanx for the updates..
Sitting and getting out of bed is a tough bit, but he's a strong bloke, I'm sure he'll be itchin to get up, and feel better for doing it!

all the best for Dave, keep the updates comin!!

**Gazzar** · 5th July 2005, 21:37

thanks for the up date get well soon dave.

**Madmax** · 5th July 2005, 21:42

I have had 53 broken bones (not all bike related)
but none have ever stoped me riding!, i am sure he will reaquire
the bug (i have one bike that has mangled three of it owners)
even road one in plaster, just wish him well in recovering
fast!! i had one witch took three years to recover from..
but sounds like he has got the right attude
(ps it is pretty easy to ride with your left arm in plaster)

**sels1** · 5th July 2005, 22:01

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

he was talkling about Harley's again

Thats prolly just the drugs making him say silly things.........

**Madmax** · 5th July 2005, 22:26

just make sure NOS does not enter any thoughts about harleys
lest he likes more hospitle food

**bear** · 6th July 2005, 08:09

Good to hear Dave is doing well, all the best for a quick recovery there fella!

**placidfemme** · 6th July 2005, 08:16

I've never meet Dave (SC) but I've read some of his posts and stuff... Good to hear he is making a recovery

Get well soon

**Hooks** · 6th July 2005, 08:22

I am sooo pleased to hear that Dave is making good progress. I have been hoping to get down to see him but I have had sick kids for the last week and a half !!

I hope to have the time to scoot down on tuesday and see him, I will probably have to take the tribe too but only Greg will come in with me actually see Dave. The girls will drive him mad asking dumb little girl type questions !!
If ya get to read this before I get there Dave .... Be afraid ... Be VERY afraid !!!

**Groins_NZ** · 6th July 2005, 11:00

Awesome! Glad to hear things are moving ahead in the right direction for you Dave. Might pop in today to say hello if you're awake

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**FROSTY:Me** · 6th July 2005, 11:09

Ive got the first week of the school holidays off work.Im planning on taking a ride down to visit dave. Ive got a lil 14" tv goin with me to keep him entertained

**crashe** · 6th July 2005, 12:07

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Ive got the first week of the school holidays off work.Im planning on taking a ride down to visit dave. Ive got a lil 14" tv goin with me to keep him entertained

Frosty - you are going to take a 14 inch TV on the back of the bike with you.. well done...

Stonechucker - yep getting up and out of bed is great...
once you start moving then there will be no stopping you...