Heavily concussed biker airlifted to Palmerston North hospital

**enigma51** · 17th January 2005, 19:23

Glad to hear all is good with Mrs H not good to hear about fellow bikers falling espically not when its a women. Let us know if there is anything you need!

**MikeL** · 17th January 2005, 19:56

Just read this thread. Please pass on my best wishes to Mrs H for a swift recovery. And I hope you're regaining your composure after what must have been a harrowing and stressful time.
Take care.
Mike

**Roadrash** · 17th January 2005, 20:10

Hope it all turns out alright .

**soundbeltfarm** · 17th January 2005, 20:20

sorry to hear this.
get well soon.

its true be careful out there on sat my best mate come off his bike at the tokoroa MX track.
broke ribs , punctured his lung , smashed his shoulder and knee.
and he is a good rider, just a small mishap in his riding. he was unconcious since sat arvo and he is now awake so thats a plus.

**dangerous** · 17th January 2005, 20:43

Originally Posted by spudchucka

The choppers aren't just utilised for A&E services, they also get deployed for police search & rescue operations. Without access to a close at hand chopper there will be a lot of people lost in more ways than one.

Maybe the LTSA should be coughing up funds too because without the choppers the road toll will surely go up.

well bloody good point that spud, you would think that the funds raised from speeding alone would buy the country a small airforce letalone a couple of choppers....... sorry Mr & Mrs H kinda sliding of topic here, ummm hows things looking now?

LB · 18th January 2005, 05:04

I'm going to see if I can get hold of a petition form and if so I'll let you all know on a separate thread where it is and how we can all sign it.

Thanks for the update on Jane - please keep us posted.

**TonyB** · 18th January 2005, 07:09

Finally got around to reading this thread. Sorry to hear about Mrs H's high side. That must have been a gut wrenching feeling when you went looking for her and your worst fears were realised. Hope the recovery is speedy, the next day seems to be the worst in terms of pain and stiffness. Hope she gets back on two wheels soon.

**Pwalo** · 18th January 2005, 07:47

Just logged on and caught up with this thread. Hope that all is going well. You have my full sympathies. There's nothing like waking up in the back of an ambulance.

Cheers

Paul

**Paul in NZ** · 18th January 2005, 14:57

Any updates today Mr Hitcher?

Paul N

**Biff** · 18th January 2005, 15:02

Holy shit - that story sends shivers down my spine mate.
Here's hoping Mrs H gets better soon.
Plenty of TLC required me thinks.

**Hitcher** · 18th January 2005, 16:41

Jane was a bit sad and sorry first thing this morning but has perked up remarkably as the day has gone on. I am on leave from work and may well take the whole week off.

I arranged for Jane to see a massage therapist this afternoon who seems to have made a bit of a difference to her neck mobility. Tomorrow I'll get her to a chiropractor (there's a most excellent one at the Ngaio shops).

To all of you who have posted your good wishes and others who have PMed or sent stuff to home, thank you very much from us both. It is overwhelming and incredibly humbling at the same time to be on the receiving end of such an outpouring of love and concern. We really appreciate it. A finer group of people we couldn't want to know. Thank you.

Bikers and non-bikers alike have been asking "Will she ride again?" Jane says she hopes so, because she doesn't want to be defeated by this. A big incentive for her is getting back to be part of the KBer clan. "Where else would you find a bunch of good fun and caring people like this -- who, more importantly, understand," Mrs H says.

On more mundane matters, we have lodged a claim with Vero for a new helmet; and we're waiting for a claim form to arrive from Swann Insurance. Meanwhile Swann is sending an assessor out to the back of beyond to make the "fly or die" call on a distressed Marauder.

After wiping it off with a damp cloth, Jane's leather jacket is largely unmarked. Her Draggins that had a grass stain on the left hip pocket have now been washed and are as good as new. Boots and gloves -- undamaged.

Words can't express what it's like to have my girl back. The bard in me is a bit tired at the moment...

**Blakamin** · 18th January 2005, 16:43

glad to hear there's no serious damage and all will be well... All WILL be well (i said so)

**Racey Rider** · 18th January 2005, 18:22

Belated best whishes from me.

I was knocked unconscience in a bike accident when young.
(speed wobbles on my Chopper!

apparently :unsure: ) Never have remembered going down that hill and falling off! or the ambulance.
All I remember is my friend and I turning out of my parents driveway at the top of the hill,,, and now I'm in Hospital!
But thats fine with me. Hope I never remember!

(Something , something meaningful to finish off with!)

Mr Hitcher.
(who knows what to write in time like these that hasn't already been rite/writted?)

Racey

**mangell6** · 18th January 2005, 19:11

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Jane was a bit sad and sorry first thing this morning but has perked up remarkably as the day has gone on. I am on leave from work and may well take the whole week off.

snip

The bard in me is a bit tired at the moment...

Go for a ride while she is sleeping you will feel better I am sure.