I fell off, broke bones, ouch

**Headbanger** · 13th November 2007, 21:36

I'm glad to hear your pretty much alright, and it sucks that its ruined your adventure....

But......That was without a doubt the best god damned "I fell off" post I have ever read in my life.

Foreign country
Harsh area
Mines
Flying doctors
Broken Bones
Missing memory
Missing bike.

**Lteejay** · 13th November 2007, 21:55

That sux when you had such a great trip planned. Two months will wizz by.

**steveb64** · 13th November 2007, 22:06

I'd have to agree with Headbanger. Bugger to hear you've knocked yourself around

- but you WILL get better - and feel better each day too!

And WHAT a story to tell, and retell over the years (and beers).

Mend fast!

**Grub** · 13th November 2007, 22:15

Originally Posted by Jantar

Its more than that though. Same bike, Similar injury, and out of ALL of Australia - Same Hospital.

Same bulldust hole?

**Jantar** · 14th November 2007, 07:36

Originally Posted by Grub

Same bulldust hole?

No, Gregory Downs is about 480 km away from where I crashed.

**Crisis management** · 14th November 2007, 07:43

Get well Steam and don't let a minor crash put you off.....I must have given up biking 20 times by now, but give it a few days and stupidity again overrules those sensible, non biking, emotions.

**NordieBoy** · 14th November 2007, 08:35

Originally Posted by Jantar

No, Gregory Downs is about 480 km away from where I crashed.

But this is Australia remember.
480km is "just around the corner", "If you stand on tippytoes you can just about see it from here" type stuff.

**Swoop** · 14th November 2007, 08:42

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Cursed?

Makutu??

Sorry to hear of the curtailing of your adventure, Steam.

**ducatijim** · 14th November 2007, 13:05

Sorry to hear this sport. Kinda does make you wonder if it is the old case of 'horses for courses' don't it.
Maybe just maybe, postn letters is the best(only?) use for these antiquated lil suckers?
I do hope the 'horse' I've chosen to do this on is less inclined to toss the rider !!!!!

**deanohit** · 14th November 2007, 13:11

Ah fuck man, after you were looking forward to this trip so much man!
Hope you find the bike mate, good luck with the recovery.

**Pwalo** · 14th November 2007, 21:40

Sorry to hear that cobber. Hope that you heal quickly.

**Macktheknife** · 14th November 2007, 23:24

Mega bugger!
Bloody glad you are ok there Steam, not good news at all mate.
Heal well and fast and let us know how you are doing.
Mack

**Highlander** · 17th November 2007, 08:05

Originally Posted by Jantar

Christ Steam, That bike is a jinx for shoulder injuries. I am so sorry to hear about your crash. Please keep us informed of how you are doing, and if you get any memory of those missing hours back.

Mate. Remind me not to borrow your bike.

Steam, heal quick, and get back on.

**bell** · 30th November 2007, 16:33

Jaysus, Mary and Joseph Steam!

You could have picked better places to eat some dirt mate. Gregory Downs is a wee bit off the highway. Were you coming south toward Camooweal or heading north up toward Gregory River/Lawn Hill Gorge National park and the Riversleigh Fossil field?

Either way you've been blessed to be found at all. You'll be in the RFDS Annual Report as "Injured motorcyclist - medivaced to Mt Isa Base Hospital". Legendary stuff indeed.

Complete aside: there was a very noice jillaroo at Gregory Downs by the name of Katherine who was extremely "talented" in the art of fellatio. Ohhh, I close my eyes and remember the B&S Ball of 1997...er, anyway, rest up, heal fast, download some Superbike mags from here (thanks to Sanx), lie in bed and take advantage of being unable to work and dream of finishing that trip!

I wonder whatever became of Katherine...