Stonechucker in major accident.

[BNZ]

Bet he will be out on that A100 within days of release

Well, as soon as his arm is up to spec anyway...
A big thing Dave has going for him it the fact that both legs and one arm are "ok" so he will be mobile enough to walk and drive an auto. As anyone who has had a multiple arm or a leg injury knows this is a huge step to rehab as it allows you a level of independace and the ability to get out and socialise a bit.
As was previously mentioned the support network often drops off significantly after a short period, and even although Dave is lucky enough to be able to walk and drive he will still require our ongoing support. Please, especially those of you in wellington, continue to think of Dave in the coming months as those can be the most mentally testing times of the rehab.

Dave I wish you all the best mate, and hopefully you wont be so rude and sleep through my next visit!

[dangerous]

Bet he will be out on that A100 within days of release

(just using your quote as an example John, as a few have said the same)
SC may not be in a hurry or have the interest in riding for a while after such a bad fright/acco..... I know I'd be shitting myself at getting back on the bike after such a thing, and for years after I reckon I'd freak every time I was in a similer situation to the acco.
Conferdance and nerves take a long time to heal....... SC if you are in no hurry to ride again, I will be right behind ya to support that disision

Now..... SC bloody good to hear ya sorting ya shit out in hospital, ya poor fuker ya going to be bloody sore for quite a while, such a relief to know things are picking up for you

[Groins_NZ]

Glad to hear things are looking up for you Dave.

[Krusti]

Been away for a while and look what I come back to......Keep ya chin up Dave...I know how tough recovery can be...I am glad you are still with us....This sort of news really freaks me, it is probably one of my biggest fears when riding with my son.

Speedy recovery Dave I'm thinking of ya.

[Paul in NZ]

Yup! I saw Sels1 there and met Daves dad last night.

Left my little LCD TV and a bag fulla batteries to keep him distracted during the boring days.

Hospitals are the best place while you are banged up but otherwise they are not great are they!

Cheers

[Kjell]

Stonechucker - glad you are hear to tell the tale, sucks about the bike, but what is money in regards to life?

VTwin - sucks to see another rider go down, but I for one would be grateful to have a fellow rider be near me after the event, they have more idea about what just happened and the effects, riders understand the risks.

Both of you stay strong, many people here will offer whatever support we can. Any cute nurses by the way?

[Velox]

Any cute nurses by the way?

I think they're all cowering in the nurses bay doing paper scissors rock for who has to suffer the wrath of a cornered and contained SC!

[madboy]

I think they're all cowering in the nurses bay doing paper scissors rock for who has to suffer the wrath of a cornered and contained SC!

Seeing as the nurses were hiding, I assume you offered to give him a sponge bath?

[Velox]

Seeing as the nurses were hiding, I assume you offered to give him a sponge bath?

Cheeky bugger. :sly:

[RiderInBlack]

I think they're all cowering in the nurses bay doing paper scissors rock for who has to suffer the wrath of a cornered and contained SC!

Yep, had the problem as a male RN as I'd be the one they'd send. Where's care for the patient's total welbeing if you don't let the male patients case the cute female nurses. Definitely an inscentive for a patient to mobilise

[Joni]

Just a quick update guys - Dave is out of surgery. Both were good (arm and leg) and he is now allowed to sit at an angle which he is very happy about. His arm has shown a little bit of improvement and we are all hopefull of the outcome. Andre and Sheila are exhausted...

Good news is I spoke to Dave for a few minutes - he was struggling to talk, but he sounds ok! Getting stronger every day.

[gav]

Good news, thanks for the update.

[RiderInBlack]

No spinal injuries then as well as no major head injuries? Shit hot. It's still going to be a long road but the outlook as far a recovery is concerned is fairly good if you don't have ether of those injuries. I really hope that is the case for you, Dave.

Glad to here that you guys are there for Dave and his parents. Keep up the good work. Proud of you, Dudes And Dudettes

[crashe]

Thanks for the updates on SC.

Good to see he is now able to sit up a bit more ...

So he will be able to play on the laptop soon...
even typing in with one hand is still good.

[justsomeguy]

Thanks for the news Joni, glad to know that the worst is over and that it is all a waiting game from here on in.

Well Dave, we are all in this together mate - and it's going to be a great trip