Stonechucker in major accident.

**crazylittleshit** · 8th July 2005, 09:27

Originally Posted by Sheila

Hi this is Sheila , Dave's mother (Stonechucker).This is the first time I'm trying this so hope it will work as I am a bit of an ass when it comes to this stuff. Dave told me to get Bruce to show me how to log in and use it but it's 4 in the morning and I'm at work so can't.
Hope you guys are all well. I met so many of you at the hospital , but was really feeling majorly spun out at the time and if you were all stark naked and walking on your hands it probably would'nt have registered.
HOWEVER I remember you all and you are great.
Dave is doing much better and so is his family , and you guys definitely get a lot of the credit for this.
Hugs hugs and more hugs.

Great to hear He is doing well.........
Remember If he needs anything just ask We should be able to sort something out.

**Stroker Girl** · 8th July 2005, 09:57

Hiya Dave, fantastic to hear you are making good progress on the road to recovery (tho if WT keeps visiting you as described above I can understand why you are keen to get out of there as soon as possible!) Been thinking of you

. My boyfriend Paul send his regards too.

Lovely to hear from you Shelia and glad you and your family can relax a bit now that Dave is feeling better.

**Ghost Lemur** · 8th July 2005, 12:01

As everyone else has bet me to it, Welcome Sheila.

It's certainly great to hear things are progressing for you all.

It's certainly grand to know Dave is improving. My better half has been asking after his progress almost daily.

As Paul pointed out, feel free to use the amazing resource that is the KB community. We may all be as different as can be, but when one of our own is in need, is when you really see the true worth of this great bunch.

Stay strong Shiela, Andre and you have done a fantastic job. Not just in dealing with what is probably one of the hardest situations you're ever going to find yourselves in. But also in raising such a fantastic guy, who has become an invaluable(?) part of this community.

Oh and riff, about that whole walking on hands naked bit you did. You don't mind WT posting the pics do you? PLEASE...

side note: Has any stayed in touch with jrandom? Has he be told of what happened? He was down for the Wellington dinner we all attended. Talking of which I still haven't posted those pics.... talk about procrastination. *goes to hunt out cd*

**Joni** · 8th July 2005, 12:08

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

side note: Has any stayed in touch with jrandom? Has he be told of what happened? He was down for the Wellington dinner we all attended.

Yes I called Dan

He is aware of what happened...

**Hitcher** · 8th July 2005, 12:41

He lurks here enough to know what's happening...

**Ms Piggy** · 9th July 2005, 16:11

MrCSL & I went and saw Dave this afternoon for a short vist (some other friends arrived who hadn't visited before), he was sitting up in a chair & had been for about and hour and a half! Yahooie!!

He was very, very tired & looking really pale. He's anaemic at the moment - hence the tiredness. Apparently he's getting ablood transfusion some time tomorrow.

Had a bit of a chat to Shiela & Andre who are both looking well and happy that he's doing so well. Andre commented that it was so amazing to think that Dave to has gone, in 14 days, from a state of not knowing if he was going to pull through on the day of the accident to sitting up and talking today.

We're so proud of ya Dave!!

**crashe** · 9th July 2005, 16:37

Cheers CSL for the wonderful update on SC.

It really is appreciated that you and the other Wellington KBers are putting up updates for all us others to read.

**ajturbo** · 10th July 2005, 08:22

yer thanks for the up dates guys... ALL of them!!!

andy and the mad crowd up in tga!

**Zed** · 10th July 2005, 08:31

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

Andre commented that it was so amazing to think that Dave to has gone, in 14 days, from a state of not knowing if he was going to pull through on the day of the accident to sitting up and talking today.

We're so proud of ya Dave!!

That's reassuring news thanks CSL!

So glad to hear you're on the *road to recovery* Stonechucker!

**mini_hooks_** · 10th July 2005, 10:17

Originally Posted by Zed

That's reassuring news thanks CSL!

So glad to hear you're on the *road to recovery* Stonechucker!

yea that is so true

**inlinefour** · 10th July 2005, 10:23

I'm going down to Porirua in a couple of weeks and if there is anything that anyone wants taken down from the naki, then just holler.

**FROSTY:Me** · 10th July 2005, 12:38

Ok auckland KBers--anyone wanting a card or message delivered to dave --Im leaving sparrows fart tommorrow AM for wellywood.

**raster** · 10th July 2005, 19:14

I am Blown away!!!!!!

I have just spent the last 2 hours ready through all 33 pages of this thread.
What a fantastic bunch of people.

Fantastic to hear from you too sheila and all the best to your family.

I am looking forward to meeting you guys and Gals, and especially SC.

Glad to see your pulling through. Get yourself out of there soon.

**crashe** · 10th July 2005, 19:34

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Ok auckland KBers--anyone wanting a card or message delivered to dave --Im leaving sparrows fart tommorrow AM for wellywood.

Please pass on my best wishes to Stonechucker....
I am sure he will be soon up and chasing all the good looking nurses real soon.

Frosty - Please travel safe tomorrow with the young fella on the back of the bike...

**sels1** · 10th July 2005, 20:49

Originally Posted by Sheila

Hi this is Sheila , Dave's mother (Stonechucker).This is the first time I'm trying this so hope it will work .

Hey Sheila , Welcome aboard the site , great to have you here.

**Velox** · 10th July 2005, 21:01

Yep - good to have you along Sheila! Does this mean that you'll be on a bike soon? Heh heh

Hope it's all been ok getting back into work again. I'll see you around the hosp maybe.
Make sure you keep that boy of yours in line eh!

**Ms Piggy** · 11th July 2005, 08:11

MrCSL & I popped in yesterday (Sunday) again to visit Dave, he said he was feeling a bit down - I'm sure the anaemia would be contributing to that (along the whole situation of course). Matthew arrived with 2 of his boys while we there too.

Dave is such a sweetie - when we were saying 'Goodbye' he says to me: "Sorry I wasn't cery chatty." I assured him he doesn't need to be apologising at all!!

He hadn't had his transfusion when we arrived & wasn't sure when/if it was happening. He had also had a really bad headache earlier (according to Andre).

Hang in there Dave!!

**raster** · 11th July 2005, 10:15

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

MrCSL & I popped in yesterday (Sunday) again to visit Dave, he said he was feeling a bit down - I'm sure the anaemia would be contributing to that (along the whole situation of course). Matthew arrived with 2 of his boys while we there too.

Dave is such a sweetie - when we were saying 'Goodbye' he says to me: "Sorry I wasn't cery chatty." I assured him he doesn't need to be apologising at all!!

He hadn't had his transfusion when we arrived & wasn't sure when/if it was happening. He had also had a really bad headache earlier (according to Andre).

Hang in there Dave!!

Hey Dave, you have an excuse, your body is slowing itself down to repair itself, you'll get through, hang in there and keep on the positive side. Your doing well.

**Madmax** · 11th July 2005, 19:43

I have to get my left wrist sholder checked
after taking off a car mirrow last weakend
I can not lift anything above my head!!!

**Hitcher** · 11th July 2005, 20:36

Not long back from a visit to Dave.

Considering everything the bugger has been through, he's looking good. A bit tired on it. His haemoglobin count is low, so that's probably a reason. Also it is amazingly tiring lying around all day in hospital when there is stuff all to do.

He said that the Police have released his bike to the insurers for assessment and he's hoping it gets written off.

Dave has a cupboard full of chocolate, which he isn't currently in a mood to consume. When he gets his blood levels back on par and is able to sit up more, he plans to spend some time reading and devouring DVDs (his work has given him a DVD player).

Dave is able to get up and move around a bit but he is still far from his first marathon. But considering his state of health two weeks' ago, he is doing a pretty good job at recovery.

**raster** · 11th July 2005, 21:11

Thnx for the update hitcher

**crashe** · 11th July 2005, 23:41

Hitcher - Thank you for your update on SC...

CSL printed off the DVD list from here and was taking it into to SC to have a look at... so he will have plenty to watch.
Once he can come online and PM those with the DVD's that he wants to watch...

**Sheila** · 12th July 2005, 02:20

I was pleased to hear that Paul knows who that fantastic inspired radiologist is. I have so often wanted to go downstairs and ask , but afraid they may have security remove me as another batshit relly with issues!!!
I think of the persistence that was shown by that radiologist in asking for repeated views until the culprit was found.
Please , next time you meet her? tell her she is often in my thoughts and a thousand thank yous are inadequate.

**Paul in NZ** · 12th July 2005, 08:50

Originally Posted by Sheila

I was pleased to hear that Paul knows who that fantastic inspired radiologist is. I have so often wanted to go downstairs and ask , but afraid they may have security remove me as another batshit relly with issues!!!
I think of the persistence that was shown by that radiologist in asking for repeated views until the culprit was found.
Please , next time you meet her? tell her she is often in my thoughts and a thousand thank yous are inadequate.

She was actually appologising for moving Daves broken arm so they could get a better shot because she was suspicious.

Funnily enough her partner (colleague) has just bought his first bike and getting into riding..

I will pass on your thanks.

Paul N

ps - please appologise to Dave for me I've been a bit slack with visiting. Life has become - full....

**MSTRS:Me** · 12th July 2005, 09:06

Really wonderful news. We are all still sending out the good vibes & prayers for you , Dave.

MD · 12th July 2005, 15:14

Visited Dave today and he got up for a shower assisted by two sweet as Nurses. He's suffering...yeah right.
Great to see him up and moving. He's feeling down about the long term recovery of his right arm but hopefully things will keep improving.

**gav** · 12th July 2005, 23:14

Good to read Daves doing well, keep it up Big guy!!

**raster** · 13th July 2005, 06:46

Thanks for the update MD and Sheila.
Paul: Pass all our thanks on to the rediologist.

**Joni** · 13th July 2005, 13:52

Well guys today there are tears of joy...

Andre and I just spoke and he asked me to let everyone know, Dave has made an amazing recovery. He will be going home tomorrow @ 11am or by the lastest Friday... I am sooooooo happy!!!! OK, wheres my tissue

Dave - I am so proud of you my friend, I knew you could do it!
Andre & Sheila ==>

**erik** · 13th July 2005, 14:13

Awesome news

**raster** · 13th July 2005, 14:27

Fantastic

**TonyB** · 13th July 2005, 14:34

Originally Posted by Joni

Well guys today there are tears of joy...

Andre and I just spoke and he asked me to let everyone know, Dave has made an amazing recovery. He will be going home tomorrow @ 11am or by the lastest Friday... I am sooooooo happy!!!! OK, wheres my tissue

Dave - I am so proud of you my friend, I knew you could do it!

That's simply incredible! Well done Dave

**2_SL0** · 13th July 2005, 14:40

Excellent news.

**mikey** · 13th July 2005, 14:56

just back from seeing him myself, everything all packed up an ready to roll / walk out the door.

no more happy button though,

**Riff Raff** · 13th July 2005, 14:59

That's absolutely brilliant news. I'm thrilled for Dave, Andre and Sheila.

**ManDownUnder** · 13th July 2005, 14:59

Brilliant... nothing more to say

**svs** · 13th July 2005, 15:03

good on ya mate.

**bungbung** · 13th July 2005, 15:19

Simply Incredible. That's fantastic to hear.

Ola

**bugjuice** · 13th July 2005, 15:53

bloody brilliant!!!!!!
me bear is dancin for ya Dave!

**crashe** · 13th July 2005, 16:07

That is the best news that I have heard so far today....

Well done Stonechucker on your quick recovery to be allowed home.

I guess you will miss the sponge baths with those cute nurses....

Rest up when you are at home, and please take it easy.