HOG rider in a serious accident today 26/10/05

**Scorpygirl** · 27th October 2005, 20:58

Thank the Lord he is still alive!!! Please pass on our best Crashe. This accident happened not far from where I work in Vermont St, Ponsonby. I see a lot of cagers do stupid things in this area. You take your life in your hands as a pedestrian on the crossings around there. None of the cage drivers look at all.

The ped crossing are a nightmare with two lanes of traffic on Ponsonby Rd up towards Three Lamps. I have nearly been taken out several times!!

I am now really careful when crossing the road around there.

**partnersintriumph** · 28th October 2005, 17:04

To everyone both hear and on TM for all your thoughts. I have printed out both threads and hubbie has taken it up to the hosp for my step father to read. He is in much better spirits today (with some of the drugs wearing off) but obviously in a lot of pain. Of course his only concern is his Harley and brand new Shoei helmet.Thankfully he is okay and more to his delight his bike is fixable.

**crashe** · 28th October 2005, 17:08

Originally Posted by partnersintriumph

To everyone both hear and on TM for all your thoughts. I have printed out both threads and hubbie has taken it up to the hosp for my step father to read. He is in much better spirits today (with some of the drugs wearing off) but obviously in a lot of pain. Of course his only concern is his Harley and brand new Shoei helmet.Thankfully he is okay and more to his delight his bike is fixable.

Welcome to KB....

Glad to hear he is on the mend, albeit slowly.

Typical biker thou... to worry about his bike and brand new helmet....

**Badcat** · 28th October 2005, 17:21

partnersintriumph, welcome to KB. we all shudder when a brother (or sister) has an accident like this.
If we can help, we can.
I hope your partner is smiling again soon - and riding again after his recovery.

Ken

**BLACKYOSHI1000** · 28th October 2005, 17:37

WELLCOME TO KB
ALL THE BEST TO YOUR FAMILY AND HOPE ALL GOES WELL

**myvice** · 28th October 2005, 18:45

Good to hear that he's ok, might have only been 3 days old but it may have been the best money he has ever spent!

**partnersintriumph** · 28th October 2005, 19:54

back from the hosp. Took about 10 mins (drugged up again) and a lot of explaining that what he was reading was messages from people that he did not know wishing him well. He was amazed. It definitely helped cheer him up a bit. I think he will be checking out this site as soon as he can.Thanks once again to all.

**Scorpygirl** · 28th October 2005, 20:04

Originally Posted by partnersintriumph

back from the hosp. Took about 10 mins (drugged up again) and a lot of explaining that what he was reading was messages from people that he did not know wishing him well. He was amazed. It definitely helped cheer him up a bit. I think he will be checking out this site as soon as he can.Thanks once again to all.

Well I just wanted to wish him all the best. Hope he gets better soon. We are an OK bunch --mostly!!!

**crashe** · 28th October 2005, 20:05

Originally Posted by partnersintriumph

back from the hosp. Took about 10 mins (drugged up again) and a lot of explaining that what he was reading was messages from people that he did not know wishing him well. He was amazed. It definitely helped cheer him up a bit. I think he will be checking out this site as soon as he can.Thanks once again to all.

Yep when he gets home, get him all signed up on KB..
He will have plenty of spare time on his hands to play on a comp... and chat to other bikers... this place is usually going non stop 24 hours.. cos some are night owls and I dont think some ever sleep..

Do keep an eye on the "Meetings and Events" section as well.. as there is usually some ride organised....

NOOBies and SLOW/MEDIUM means it will be a slower pace ride....
MEDIUM/FAST the pace is up quite a notch...
FAST... now that really means a real fast pace.......

Me, being the "Queen of Slow" on this site... goes on the slower rides...
as I am always coming up the rear of the pack.

**jazbug5** · 28th October 2005, 20:08

Originally Posted by crashe

as I am always coming up the rear of the pack.

...as the Bishop said to the... oh, never mind. *stifled giggles*

Anyway, hope your stepdad has a speedy recovery. Thank god he'll be okay..!

**partnersintriumph** · 29th October 2005, 19:58

got a nice surprise today. 15 Hairy arsed harley riders (those were his words!) turning up at the same time to see my step father.

He was really suprised. Apparantley the guys were the talk of the hospital. And donated a t-shirt (not sure what sort-obviously would be Harley oriented). He has had a really good day today.Eaten for the first time since the accident! Yoghurt, he said that it was no too bad. Believe me anything would be better than what the hosp served him on thursday night. That looked like cat food!

**Mattyc** · 29th October 2005, 20:26

hope he gets well and is riding again soon..

Just thinking about it, this thread is wicked in the respect how riders stick together and give support when needed - something you would never get with cagers..

**crashe** · 29th October 2005, 20:33

Yep good ol' hospital food aye...
Its not always the best stuff is it..

Still, he is now allowed solids.... which is great thou...
Soon they will let him go home... to good home cooked food.

Or you could take him in some food.....

I bet the poor nurses wondered what on earth was happening when all those bikers came into the ward....

:rofl;

Now I wonder where they all parked up their bikes...
There are a few places that are available in the Auckland hospital grounds for m/bikes.