Stonechucker in major accident.

**mono** · 26th June 2005, 22:20

Just keep fighting SC and rember, It's not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog. -Luck-

**NordieBoy** · 26th June 2005, 22:49

Turn your back for 241 posts and see what happens.

Bugger.

Get more weller soon mate.

**JohnBoy** · 26th June 2005, 23:32

Hang in there mate, stay strong

**Enn** · 27th June 2005, 00:57

speedy recovery to ya...........

**Stevo** · 27th June 2005, 01:29

As Chic n Charge already said the other day, Best wishes from us here in Picton Dave. I have been away for the weekend but made it back here.

Remember, bike or no bike, you're always welcome to stop in for a coffee again, or a break on your travels.

Stevo

**Rainbow Wizard** · 27th June 2005, 07:58

Originally Posted by VTWIN

I didn't see the accident cause Dave was behind me and I was concentrating on traffic ahead but I herd this almighty BANG and looked in my mirror to see the R1 minus Dave wobbling down the road.....If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

Friendships are born from common interest. Dave's a keen rider & poster to this forum, and many know of him only from his posts - we will be enriched again by his words I'm sure, once he has recovered.

We all know the risks with motorbikes, the bloody things fall over! Just read the stats on this forum's poll on hte subject, reads like 70% or more of us have done it. Just remember that the only ones who post are the ones that have survived upto that point. Thankfully Dave is a survivor this time, and may he be spared future trauma of this nature. May we all be spared it, but the odds are against us. I'm bloody thankful that my recent off didn't require my mates having to scrape me off the road or ring an ambo or attend my funeral. I still have my bikes and I'll keep riding, just more carefully. But now I've got a safer alternative (a high powered convertible, next best thing to a bike) and hopefully that will increase my chances of living to a ripe old age.

All the best Dave, best wishes and prayers of healing go out to you.

**Rainbow Wizard** · 27th June 2005, 08:20

Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider

sorry i seem to have caused an upset
and am sorry whatever i did

Whatever you do, make sure you learn from the experience.

**Sniper** · 27th June 2005, 08:38

Get well Dave. My thoughts and best wishes are with you buddy

**Pwalo** · 27th June 2005, 08:41

Good luck Dave, and my very best wishes for your family.

Paul

**Sparky Bills** · 27th June 2005, 08:41

my best thoughts are with ya mate!
Hang in there.

**Eurygnomes** · 27th June 2005, 08:44

Good Lord. Firstly: my best wishes and healing energies to Dave/SC - whom I have yet to meet - and his family/friends who are supporting him through this. I hope that he comes through this rough patch still keen to ride.

Secondly: VTwin, please please please look after yourself too! You don't have the advantage of morphine or sleeping aids at the moment, so stay healthy (inwardly and outwardly) and don't allow yourself to spiral down anywhere 'kay?!

Thirdly: What a lot of support from KBers, what an amazing family you lot are.

*hugs* (from a stranger - but hell, hugs is hugs!)
Nomes

**bear** · 27th June 2005, 08:47

Dave, all the best to a comfortable recovery. Get well soon!!!

**placidfemme** · 27th June 2005, 09:44

Hey Dave, I hope you recover soon, my best wishes and prayers go out to you and your family.

**badlieutenant** · 27th June 2005, 09:44

Originally Posted by jazbug5

Arse! A girl can't turn her back for five minutes!
Get better soon, Dave- or I'll have to come over there and do my Nurse Hatchett on yer arse.
(And no- that wouldn't be a good thing; I'm even scarier in nurse uniform...)

get well fast dave!! the nurse action is BAD..........

**ManDownUnder** · 27th June 2005, 10:06

SC it's all been said - but we're here for you.

MDU

**Madmax** · 27th June 2005, 10:23

happy healing

**MSTRS:Me** · 27th June 2005, 10:28

We've still got our praying hats on, here. Is there an update on how SC is doing, etc?

**ManDownUnder** · 27th June 2005, 10:40

An update would be good. I see Crashe is collecting DVDs for him to watch in another thread...

Hopefully that's a good sign?!?

Chrashe?

**Wolf** · 27th June 2005, 10:57

Originally Posted by VTWIN

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.
Thanks to those who stopped to help.

Don't kick yourself VTWIN - it could happen to any of us any time for whatever reason.

All the best to Stonechucker and his family.

"Get well soon, SC."

**Motoracer** · 27th June 2005, 11:13

Very very sad to hear this.

He's a fucking nice guy and it just sucks to hear about this.
I really hope everything will work out for the best for him, in time.

**Slim** · 27th June 2005, 11:41

This is not what I expected to see, first thing on a Monday morning!

My thoughts are with you Dave, and your family. Best wishes for a full recovery, no matter how long that takes.

**Holy Roller** · 27th June 2005, 11:47

See what happens when one misses a day on KB.
My prayers are for you bud. I know the pain. There is a lot of people here to draw strength from for now and later on. I pray that you will have a speedy recovery with little or no physical after effects.
Take your time to get strong again both in mind and body.
I know that it may sound a bit unthoughtful, but later you may want some pixs to add to the story you'll tell the grandkids.
May the blessings of God cover you at this time of recovery.
Gordon

**monkey99** · 27th June 2005, 11:53

V V True, May all the healing thoughts of all KB'ers be with you and that you come out stronger. Prays to you and the Family SC. I only met you maybe 7 days earlier in Welli when you were down, but your a good bloke so be strong!!

**svs** · 27th June 2005, 12:08

our thoughts are with you Dave and family.

Hang in there.

**skidz** · 27th June 2005, 12:34

Hope you pull through and are able to to get back on your iron horse one day. Our thoughts are with you and your familly.

**vifferman** · 27th June 2005, 12:54

You're a Top Bloke, Dave, and I wish you all the best for a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. Get well soon.

**chickenfunkstar** · 27th June 2005, 13:04

Get well soon mate
I hope you have a speedy recovery

**Blakamin** · 27th June 2005, 13:38

According to the radio (ZB News), Police would like to speak to a van driver that was turning right into Moonshine Rd.

**Skunk** · 27th June 2005, 14:03

Anyone thinking of visiting - ring first, he may be changing Wards/Rooms.

**spudchucka** · 27th June 2005, 14:23

Originally Posted by Skunk

Anyone thinking of visiting - ring first, he may be changing Wards/Rooms.

Is he getting out of ICU? That would be very good news.

**Ixion** · 27th June 2005, 14:38

From the Newstalkzb site

More information sought on crash

27/06/2005 13:04:03

Police are seeking information about a serious motorcycle crash in Upper Hutt on Saturday afternoon.

One man is in intensive care in Wellington Hospital after hitting the Moonshine Bridge on River Road.

Constable Jim Veale says the motorcyclist involved was travelling with three other bikers.

He says police want to hear from the other drivers in the group and the driver of a van, who was seen waiting to turn right into Moonshine Road.

?? Three other bikers ? Thought there was only one.

**Joni** · 27th June 2005, 14:38

Originally Posted by spudchucka

Is he getting out of ICU? That would be very good news.

Yes.

**Ixion** · 27th June 2005, 14:39

Originally Posted by Joni

Yes.

That is indeed good news.

**Wolf** · 27th June 2005, 14:44

Glad to hear he's getting out of ICU.

**crashe** · 27th June 2005, 14:45

That is fantastic news that Stonechucker is now moving rooms...
He will have more nurses to watch... and be cheeky to...

Now I could always send down the grumpy nurse that I had when I was in hospital... she would keep him in line...lol.

**Groins_NZ** · 27th June 2005, 15:26

Having just caught up on KB news I'm very shocked/sorry to hear Dave was involved in an accident.

Good to hear he's still with us atleast and I'm sure he's already on the way to a full recovery.

Hope you and the rest of the guys are doing okay!

**Uncle B** · 27th June 2005, 15:30

Visited Dave this morning with his parents and Celtic Sea Lily.
He looks a hell of a lot better than when I saw him last.
Pretty groggy from the pain killers and he kept on falling asleep then wakeing up. He can talk but not very much and did remember me but has no idea what happened.
He asked his Dad which bike it was and grunted when told it was the R1.

Police have impounded the bike pending the investigation.

IMPORTANT

Does anybody know who rides a Red VTR1000 and a RED, BLUE & WHITE nc style bike.....my memory is a bit vague on these guys as I focused on Dave.
These guys were directly behind me when Dave crashed and the police would like to talk to them as they may be able to shed some light as to what happened.

**bugjuice** · 27th June 2005, 15:33

great news that he's moved into the wards..
the drugs are pretty strong stuff, that's for sure!

He might remember in time, if he wants to. Hopefully the other riders come forward tho, and that van driver is found

**Jonty** · 27th June 2005, 15:37

Hey, just read this thread this morning. Very sorry to hear of the accident, I will have the jitters a bit riding home tonight I'm sure. Glad to hear he is awake and ok, I would say he is one very lucky guy.

Get well soon matey