ACC comes through! Don't give them grief!

[riffer]

You're an inspiration Dave.

Keep up the hard work.

[Krusti]

Yeah,good to hear you're being listened to. They are not too bad, paid for a CT scan and an MRI for me today. Was waiting for them to dial in the co ordinates like Stargate during the CT scan, never happened tho. Looked like the same stargate!

[kickingzebra]

I'm glad in the case of an ascertainable accident, they pulled you through! Thinking GSXR 1300 powered automatic trike??!? We can allow trike dispensations? surely? Good on you dude!

[StoneChucker]

I really appreciate all the nice words, it gives me a little of that warm happy feeling that I've been without for quite some time. I guess that overall I am positive, but I'm by no means at peace, so to speak. It's still a long journey ahead in terms of ACC contact, physical/psychological healing and getting back into social & personal activities. I also know what some of you mentioned about ACC not being perfect in certain situations, in fact there was a news story not so long ago about some guy getting no help, because his issues were only psychological in nature. Actually, that's extra weird, since they are giving me psychological assistance, all be it from a physical issue.

Now, to all your questions...

Limb, Dadpole, Gixxer4ever, CrazySteve, JustsomeGuy, Stanko, EdBear, Sniper, ColaPop, Al, Oakie, Crash, Hitcher, Wellyman, Grahameeboy & Riffer: Thank you all for your well wishes, they are much appreciated.

Zapf: Thanks mate, infact I might just take you up on that at some time in the future

RiffRaff, Jazbug, sunhuntin, PaulNZ & Joni: Thanks, and I'll definitely try catch up with you next time we pass by. And Jaz, I'm not sure about the writing, I don't think I have enough writing knowledge/skills to compile it properly, and most importantly, in the grand scheme of things there are many people way worse off than I am.

OneArmBandit: Cheers, and I know you do. Infact, I look at you in awe for getting back on the bike. I got a chance to sit on the rebuilt bike that I crashed, and I was amazed that I once rode such a bike so enthusiastically. The thought kind of scares me now!

Postie: Cheers, and I know what you mean, I would love to replace my dead weight arm with a clip on (no shitty straps) titanium robocop arm. If I ever take that BIG step, I'll have to get a pirate hook attachment as a joke for parties!

Velox, Sels1 & TwoSmoker: Thanks, and I'm looking for a car from this Monday, I hope to have it in about 3 weeks. I was thinking Ford Falcon XR6 range, or Mazda6, possibly even Subaru Legacy Ltd or Commodore SV or SS range. But, I'm an impulse buyer, I bought my MX5 at the first car yard I went to! I'll try to have more resolve this time though (although, the mx5 was a great lil car.)

Krusti: Thank you. Oh, I'm with you on the CT scan and MRI thing. I had one MRI, and hopefully never again. I'm not claustrophobic, but having a metal grid fastened onto my head, and being pushed into a tunnel only a few inches from my eyes, is not what I call fun, especially since you are completely trapped until they let you out, and the music system on the machine I was in was offline.. The CT scan is fine, I get to have one once a year for the rest of my life.

BusaPete: Thanks. I'm holding off on the house for the moment. I'm still not medically ready to move away from the assistance I get at home. But when I do, it will be into my own house, on my own, with no pesky flat mates, I had heaps of trouble hiding the bodies of my la..., um, never mind.

Jimbo you smartarse If your head was separated from your neck, they would have taken the oppertunity to replace it with your arse. Seriously though, you're right, and also, it seems to be a common injury. From all the taxi drivers I meet, I hear a few stories of crashed bikers being left with one arm paralised. Infact, there is a biker living in the same road as me, with a similar injury (crushed brachial plexus, the nerve area of each arm, his is only pinching the nerves luckily, he'll get use back in a few weeks/months.)

KickingZebra: Cheers, and I've definitely thought about a trike. But then I think about an Ariel Atom, and I forget all about it One day I will have one (or another similar mini/kitset type supercar)

[jimbo600]

SC, you're a walking talking inspiration mate. If I could I would shit stem cells and they could work magic and get you fixed up.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

And Jaz, I'm not sure about the writing, I don't think I have enough writing knowledge/skills to compile it properly, and most importantly, in the grand scheme of things there are many people way worse off than I am.

Dave, Don't underestimate your ability mate. You have made a big difference to all of us. Your story would make a lot of difference to many. For example you would inspire others who are feeling down. Make others feel they should get off the couch and get on with it cos they are not too bad off. You will make others realise with a good attitude you can heal the mind and most of the body, or at least enough to enjoy the sunny days and the warm breeze. You will open the eyes of the young that want to go fast and think they will never crash. And some older ones.
If you think you can do it mate "DO IT". Get in print. Think about it. Why do so many people reply every time you post here????? But put your healing first. Enough from me. Take care. No need to reply just think about it.

[kickingzebra]

I had an indifferent experience with ACC for the better part of a year, so I am just Over the Moon that you have got someone in ACC who is working with you and for you, not trying to shuffle you on.
Was the biggest time of learning I ever had (still got time to have many more though) I hope it continues that way for you...
Imagine, an ACC funded trike with 250 horse or more.... Muahahaha

[Zapf]

no worries SC. anytime and anything... we can only try.

Re the Car... am a bit of a car nut. Have you thought of a honda Jazz Sports or Honda Civic? The new civics are really nice and unfloppable with VSS and MANY air bags.

[MD]

Well done Dave. I can only try and imagine what a tough time you have had to overcome. You are an inspiration and I'm damn glad our ACC levies have helped out. A safety net with some faults is far better than none at all.
keep on truckin

[Motoracer]

Hey Dave, that's awesome news!!

It's great to have you back on the site.

Please excuse me for not replying to your PMs. I just haven't been able to reply to any of them as I am so damn busy these days.

It's awesome to hear that you are getting all this help from ACC and getting your life back!

You certainly won't hear me complain about their Levys any more. Infact, every time I have to pay my rego fee's I might even feel good, knowing that it can be for a good cause for thoes who need it.

I'll reply to your PM asap but I just have to shoot out again and then I probably wont be back home till tomorrow.

Later man!

[sunhuntin]

id love to see your first post in the next kiwirider.....could be a regular column. even if you just wrote the gist of what you wanted to say and got someone else to pull it together, ok-ing it with you before going to print, that could work. but i honestly think the way you wrote #1 was fine....better than most ive seen, and that includes me. would be a constant reminder to always keep your eyes peeled, written from experience!