My thank you to Kiwi Bikers

[p.dath]

What a tough slog you have been through. It seems you are now surely back on the path upwards, and I wish you well.

[Berg]

Welcome to the upward side of the rollacoaster.

[dangerous]

You're welcome. I'll graciously accept a home cooked meal and a box of Heinekin as way of gratitude. As you're now promised to another man, we can forgo the blowjob.

for half of the Hinie box ill help out with ya BJ

[chanceyy]

its been a funny ole year for you girl and re the donations/support/friendships its all about passing it forward if/when you can

so glad your on the positive side of life onwards & upwards girl, just keep looking forward and not behind you

[PrincessBandit]

All the very best for your continued road to recovery. You've been through so much and showing your strength in getting on and facing each challenge with every ounce of courage you can.
Take it easy on yourself, don't push too hard, ignore the detractors and keep faith in yourself and those who love you.

[SMOKEU]

Katie, I read your blog entries and had a look at the videos you posted on there. That really made me take a good, long look at myself and my riding habits as it could have easily been me in that position. It really did make me sad to see what you had to go through, and I wish you all the best for the future.

[caseye]

Hey Katiepie, welcome back mate.You have highlighted a few things that many would never have otherwise known about, collapsing for 6 hours, cutting wood with a broken neck, handling two great big mudgekins of dogs without a harsh word , all of those things on their own are things most could not! have done.
Hey, it was the easiest thing in the world to help out the guys who started, the for katiepie thread.Paying out then in advance should it ever be me or another guy/girl I know who rides.
Lifes finally settling down a wee bit aye, well don't sit still for too long girl, there's bikes to master and roads to eat(te he he ask Fatt Maxx to induct ya into the FBMC) we'll soon get those ribs covered up.
Have a great day, tomorrow, and the next day and remember, "little steps".
We are all damned proud of our katiepie, it's an honour to call you a friend, so enjoy friend, enjoy the freedom that our little bits of coin helped to recreate, keep making us bloody glad to have helped one of our own, cause you were, are and always will be a KB'er and a biker.

[Daffyd]

You know, prolly many of us didn't know you, or maybe not even have heard of you. (Me for one.) But reading your blogs and posts. One cannot help but have the greatest of admiration for you, the courage you've shown. I, too, hope that you can make it to the KB SI gathering,
and would love to meet you, maybe even give you a big hug. After watching you having the halo removed we admired yor courage even more. We love you, Katiepie, that's why we were honoured to help. This new fiancee is one hell of a lucky guy! Ride safe my sweet!

[scumdog]

Good on ya girl - a great example of tenacity!

And remember: 'The glass is always half FULL'.

[Woodman]

Wow, didn't know all that was going on.

Happy you got through.

[Fatt Max]

Great words mate, thanks for sharing it with us.

Your courage is an inspiration

I'll see you in February

Love from Fatt, Mrs and Mini Max

[ducatilover]

What an inspiration, I'd like a glass of your awesomeness.

Ride safe and keep smiling Katie.

[TLR4Lifel]

Burn the fukn haters when the chips are down, that's when ya find out who ya true friends are. Glad you've pulled through and are stronger for it. Ride safe sister

[ajturbo]

hey matey...


glad you have started to find your way again.. it helps to have a great partner too...

[Gone Burger]

I made it up to the course on my dearly loved bike safe and sound. Against the gale force winds, with one hours sleep in 2 days, torrential rain and I bike I hardly know at all, I rode into the coruse late very sheepishly. Karel stopped her teaching and gave me a huge hug telling me how relieved she was I made it in the weather. Wow - what a storm that was. The Himatangi straights were intense. I don't usually mind riding in that weather at all, but have never done so on a light sports bike with fearings. A whole new story. I had no choice but to duck down behind the screen and lean on the tank with my knees tucked in. This helped hugely with the amount I was being hit by the winds, and I was still from one side of the lane to the other. Weeeee this is good fun! I laughed out load at the situation. I certainly don't ease back into things do I? My only concern was my neck... leaning over so much ment a much more aggressive angel on my neck, and the pain was huge. The course was incredible and I loved every moment of it. Leaning over with my head turned as far as my vertibrae would allow me, running through puddles and a gust of wind picked you up and shifted your line.... Now THIS IS LIVING! Loved it.

The ride home was completely different. I put all the things I had been shown through the day together. Battling the wind was easier, I didn't hesitate with nerves mid corner, I shofted my weight from one side to the other not giving a shit for the very first time about people telling me not to do that. And you know what? I had a smooth ride home, with no nerves or hesitation and a little confidence. One hell of a happy girl.

I sit here tonight with a very angry neck. I am currently doing electrical accupunture on it, and have tears in my eyes from the pain. Everything in angry. Everything but me. I feel complete. I feel more confident, I feel more in control and more relaxed.

I feel like a rider again. I will book in for another training course these next few weeks.

I have a bike and I am riding again. Last night were tears of grattitude, tonight these are wet eyes from happiness (oh, and pain. Not so tuff after all)

xx