Inlinefour seriously injured!

[riffer]

Jeez John, I just caught this thread. Like everyone else, I'm gutted and don't quite know what to say.

It's a long road. Take your time. You're lucky to have the support of a good woman. So many don't.

Whether you ride again or not is entirely up to you. But you'll always be a motorcyclist. If you do ever decide to ride again check out Dreamfit, an Australian company that specialise in Recreation products for paralysed people, and especially in motorcycle conversions for T6 paraplegics.

See here: http://www.dreamfit.com.au/

[Stroker Girl]

Hey IL4

So sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you are feeling more comfortable today and not in too much pain.

On the positive side, the reaction from KB and the feelings of love and support shown on this thread has brought tears to my eyes. You are one popular guy!

All the best for your recovery, thinking of you and your family.

[Lias]

Rang and spoke to John briefly a few minutes ago. Poor bugger sounded shattered, so I only spoke to him for a minute or two to pass on our thoughts and best wishes, and a quick chat about entertainment options for him. He said hes finding it too tiring to watch movies, but that audiobooks are great.

I have a few at home in MP3 format that I'm going to send down to Speedygrl to pass onto him, if any of you have others i'm sure he'd appreciate them being sent down too.

I cant remember all of what I have at home, but from memory I have War of the Worlds, some/all of LOTR, and some of the Harry Potters. I'll post a more comprehensive list later on.

[slimjim]

hang tough John, and yup burwood is one of the best in the south,and YOU will be taught alot of thing's, this i trust from them, and as you will well see, you have a greater family circle than you ever knew, so speak out if you have need ,
alot will listen ,

[KATWYN]

Well all I can say is Inlinefour and myself have never seen eye to
eye and have had some rather interesting, actually more like harsh words with eachother via PM

But no one deserves something like this to happen. What an awful thing to have happen. I really hope things will be ok for John and his family. I wish him
well in his recovery.

K

[crashe]

Whether you ride again or not is entirely up to you. But you'll always be a motorcyclist. If you do ever decide to ride again check out Dreamfit, an Australian company that specialise in Recreation products for paralysed people, and especially in motorcycle conversions for T6 paraplegics.

See here: http://www.dreamfit.com.au/

That was awesome to read........ and it can be done....

I actually thought about a trike with a modified seat that can swing around and then be locked into postition once John was on board... and the wheelchair could be fitted onto the back of the trike so that when he stops he can get back into his wheelchair. Also modified hand gears to work the brakes and gears etc.

But at the end of the day it is up to John as to what he wishes to do.....
but then we are talking some time down the track for this to happen.

Never say never.



(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) 'son' from 'maaaaaaaaaaaaa'

[Street Gerbil]

Mr and Mrs SG join in prayer for IL's speedy and complete recovery. Refuah shlemah, mate!

[SPman]

Away for a few days and this - shit - not the sort of thing you want to see.
Met John a couple of times and ...what can you say...stroppy on line but a nice guy in the real world. Burwood's the best place for him at a time like this, so I hope all goes as well as possible.

Whether you ride again or not is entirely up to you. But you'll always be a motorcyclist. If you do ever decide to ride again check out Dreamfit, an Australian company that specialise in Recreation products for paralysed people, and especially in motorcycle conversions for T6 paraplegics.

Have been to their factory and the official launch of their modified bike - a small group of enthusiastic people who are doing a great job.

[Ghost Lemur]

That was awesome to read........ and it can be done....

I actually thought about a trike with a modified seat that can swing around and then be locked into postition once John was on board... and the wheelchair could be fitted onto the back of the trike so that when he stops he can get back into his wheelchair. Also modified hand gears to work the brakes and gears etc.

But at the end of the day it is up to John as to what he wishes to do.....
but then we are talking some time down the track for this to happen.

Never say never.



(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) 'son' from 'maaaaaaaaaaaaa'

There was a link posted to a US thread a couple of years ago by an American rider who was paralysed in a motorcycle accident and his getting back on a bike with the help of a Californian company which make a very similar bike.
The way it works is the wheels are retractable and come down at 5mph so they come down at lights and retract back up when leaving. The guy had a lot of courage and zest, and the thread was an amazing read.
The one who really impressed me though she didn't post herself in the thread, was his wife. Here's the woman who's (you could say) had all the emotional strain of his accident, survival, rehab, life change, etc. You could justifiably expect her to loath motorcycles, and yet here she was continuing to support her husband and his desires.
A very brave strong woman. I'll see if I can dredge up the link again.

As for audio books (mp3's) I have from memory...

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. Very good.
Starship Troopers
Animal Farm
Most of Philip K Dick's works

If someone can post a link of authors John likes I'll source what I can for him.

[Finn]

Can you get porn in Audiobooks? Oh yeah, yeah, yes, yes, yes, i'm sure you can. Knowing IL4, I think he would prefer this to Harry bloody Potter.

[ceebie13]

Well all I can say is Inlinefour and myself have never seen eye to
eye and have had some rather interesting, actually more like harsh words with eachother via PM

But no one deserves something like this to happen. What an awful thing to have happen. I really hope things will be ok for John and his family. I wish him
well in his recovery.

K

Ditto. My sentiments entirely, Katwyn. You have taken the words right out of my mouth. Speedy recovery John.
Richard

[Biff]

All the best IL4.
Regards
The Biffs

[Al]

IL4, all the best and hoping for a speedy recovery.

Al&Thea

[Ghost Lemur]

There was a link posted to a US thread a couple of years ago by an American rider who was paralysed in a motorcycle accident and his getting back on a bike with the help of a Californian company which make a very similar bike...

Poor form to quote oneself I know.

After spending my afternoon hunting for the thread I've finally found it.

Here's the thread SpankMe started in which he linked to this thread.

Had some fun reminising in some of the old threads during my search too.

Now back on topic, is there an ETA on when John is going to be transfered to Burwood?

[Sniper]

Now back on topic, is there an ETA on when John is going to be transfered to Burwood?

Speedygirl should know. I think it was Wednesday. I'll be popping in to see him once the OK is given