How's Stonechucker doing?

**mikey** · 19th October 2005, 19:27

dave said something in the weekend about not going on computer anymore, soooooooooooooo go visit him!

**RiderInBlack** · 19th October 2005, 19:45

Originally Posted by mikey

dave said something in the weekend about not going on computer anymore, soooooooooooooo go visit him!

Sure thing. I'll just whip down to Well and back this WE. Like I need to do another GC sooo soon. Anyway how is he? It may be a long time before I can catch up with him in person, but I do want him to know that his is still thought of, OK

**RiderInBlack** · 19th October 2005, 19:47

Originally Posted by Fish

you can tell that from the smell, eh?

Na, that just the smell of burn horse hoof

**RiderInBlack** · 19th October 2005, 20:02

Thanks for the PM Mikey. Will Txt him soon

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 19th October 2005, 21:35

Good to hear you're online Dave. :spudwave: Remember you owe us a visit when you get well enough.

PM me if your family want to stay here for a bit of RnR. No don't blow it off just send them and come and stay when you can.

**RiderInBlack** · 19th October 2005, 21:43

Originally Posted by Gixxer 4 ever

Good to hear you're online Dave. :spudwave: Remember you owe us a visit when you get well enough.

PM me if your family want to stay here for a bit of RnR. No don't blow it off just send them and come and stay when you can.

see

Originally Posted by mikey

dave said something in the weekend about not going on computer anymore, soooooooooooooo go visit him!

Hope Mikey PM's you Dave's No. and then you can call him

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 20th October 2005, 16:55

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

see
Hope Mikey PM's you Dave's No. and then you can call him

I did see that post. But thanks for pointing to it. Celtic_Sea_lily has been sending me updates. Dave will come and go on here. When you belong to a family this good you drift away when it gets to heavy but you always come back. He will be back. Aye Dave

Keep up the contact people. :spudwave:

**justsomeguy** · 20th October 2005, 16:59

You are still in our thoughts big fella. Look forward to meeting you in person someday.

**StoneChucker** · 23rd October 2005, 12:04

Hey guys/gals

Thanks so much for the constant thoughts and kind words. Even though I know it isn't true, one of the things I was worried about was loosing the family I have discovered through my only hobby and social life, by some careless driver who saw it fit to take it away from me (as I have been told in reports). I wish I could ride with you all on every weekend ride, and I wish I could take time out on my own for those solo rides one takes, to reflect on life, or burn off some stress. As this is not an option, I promise to come out by car to any social events that take place, to keep in touch with all you lovely people.

Infact, what I just mentioned is my new passion in life - getting my new car. Since I can't (legally) drive a manual, I have to sell the "hairdressers" car, and buy an automatic. I can't do that until ACC have got my driving assessed by an occupational driving assessor. I have to re-study the rode code, incase they ask me any questions on it!! I think that is a little unfair, as I hold two classes of licences, and would've had a pilots licence too, if it were not for the accident! Still, nothing suprises me anymore. After I "pass" two tests/appointments, I have to wait for ACC to decide on, and approve any vehicle assistance/disability grants they may give, and THEN only can I sell my car, and go by a new one. Which brings me to the new joy in my life - what to buy!

So far, I've decided on either the Ford Falcon XR8, or the XR6 Turbo version of the same car. What I get will depend on overall city/highway driving characteristics, as they both have about the same power. Also, after riding bikes, I'm not buying a car for speed, but only for accelerating/overtaking speed. Nothing worse than auto's that can't overtake or accelerate uphill!

Since life is short, and I (or anyone) could die from injuries from my accident, or bird flu (another fecking serious and quite probable world-wide pandemic, which would wipe out millions, including you and I), I don't mind spending heaps on something I will enjoy

For those wondering, I'm felling "so so" lately. My paralysed arm gives me heaps of pain every day, almost a double injustice - no use AND pain! I have to stop myself from getting angry or my B.P & heart rate rises. My haemoglobin is rising slowly, a good thing. Sitting on 115 now, should be over 135 or 140. I still get tired easily though, and I wake up really sore and stiff. My remaining left hand hurts like hell some times, from cracking my knuckles habitually

DON'T do it people! I just hope if I stop now, my hand won't become unusable in later life. I also have a couple of ongoing body hassles that go with being on long term medication. I'm not trying to complain for pity, I know that there are lots of people on here with their own problems, but that doesn't help the feeling of contempt, or worry I have on whats to come in the future.

As some have said, I don't really come on here anymore, only to check my PM's and when someone tells me people are asking about me in threads. When I get wheels, I'll check the meetings threads regularly. Thanks to everyone who comes to visit whenever they can, it is very much appreciated. If you will excuse me always being in pj's (old baggy shorts and T's), there is always coke (diet!), coffee, tea, milo, occasional beer, water and a few herbal/fancy teas on offer to drink with any biscuits or food I have

Ride safe and I'll see you all soon (at events, or when I take a month off to explore the South/North Island - I will accept any accomodation offers

)

Cheers

**Magua** · 23rd October 2005, 12:10

Good to hear you are slowing getting there, not so great thinking that we are going to loose you to a cage.

**StoneChucker** · 23rd October 2005, 12:23

Originally Posted by Magua

Good to hear you are slowing getting there, not so great thinking that we are going to loose you to a cage.

Well, I've always had a cage and since I have little choice this is just a better one. Was thinking of getting the Arial Atom (sp.?), and practicing to race you guys up the Taka's

**Two Smoker** · 23rd October 2005, 12:45

Hey Dave,

Great to finally hear from you again

Definately dont make yourself a stranger at the KB events

My old man drove both the XR-8 and XR-6T, He highly recommends the XR-6T as it has more torque, is lighter and better midrange acceleration...

But me, i would go for a Ariel Atom (the supercharged version) as it would be just like your R1

Glad to hear you are improving, and cant wait to catch up and have a yarn again

**avgas** · 23rd October 2005, 13:09

Talk to the guys a Fraser Cars a call - last word i heard from there they wanted to put a Busa Turbo motor into one of there cars. Dont know if it was BS or not though.

**RiderInBlack** · 23rd October 2005, 16:37

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

when I take a month off to explore the South/North Island - I will accept any accomodation offers

)

Cheers

You're quite welcome to consider there being a long term open offer of accomodation available up here anytime you're up this way. Just Txt me on 027 4534350 when you are coming. Cagers are welcome here