Biker down - Palmerston North (18 November)

**twistemotion** · 18th November 2008, 08:30

There's a colleague of mine from Wellington in Palmerston North hospital ICU at the moment. His name is Nathan and was involved in some kind of crash on his bike on Sunday. He had an operation on Sunday night, seemed stable yesterday, but has had a relapse and is not breathing properly on his own. Unfortunately I have no further details. Visits are out of the question at the moment, as he needs to rest, but please hold him and his partner Lisa in your thoughts and prayers.

**Nasty** · 18th November 2008, 08:35

He is definately in my thoughts as is his partner ...

**MyGSXF:Me** · 18th November 2008, 08:44

Wishing them all the best for a good recovery..

**Quailboy** · 18th November 2008, 09:01

Hoping for a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with them.

**slimjim** · 18th November 2008, 09:16

yes for sure there...sounds like he's doing it tough...all best

**chanceyy** · 18th November 2008, 09:41

thoughts go out for a speedy recovery ..

**Okey Dokey** · 18th November 2008, 09:44

So sorry to hear this. Wishing for a quick and full recovery for him, and hoping Lisa has all the support and comfort she needs now, too.

**Blossom** · 18th November 2008, 10:26

Our prayers are going out for a good recovery. All the best to him and his family.

**howdamnhard** · 18th November 2008, 10:43

Nathan and Lisa are in my thoughts and prayers.May he make a speedy and full recovery.

**portokiwi** · 18th November 2008, 10:46

Nathin and Lisa we are thinking and praying for you both.

**Hitcher** · 18th November 2008, 11:45

Members are reminded to familiarise themselves with this site's protocols about "Biker Down" threads. This information can be found as a sticky in the Site Stuff forum.

There is a point at which announcing news of biker accidents transitions beyond genuine concern into the area of mordid fascination and ghoulishness. There are also issues of privacy for the affected biker and their loved ones.

**007XX** · 18th November 2008, 11:49

Sincere thoughts for all involved and wishes of speedy recovery to Nathan.

**Duke girl** · 18th November 2008, 14:44

My thoughts go out to both of them and lets hope that he recovers from his injuries and Lisa soon has him back where she wants him, by her side.

**Elysium** · 18th November 2008, 17:07

Bummer hope this guys get better. I know I never saw any motorcyclist on the way home and hate to have come across an accident

Well pray to the gods he gets better.

**twistemotion** · 19th November 2008, 11:37

Thanks everyone, his condition is improving. Apparently it was a run-in with a milk tanker, but he was able to take evasive action, which probably saved his life. Hitcher is right, I didn't stick to the protocol. I won't go into further detail regarding his condition and the circumstances, as it doesn't seem like it was reported in the media, and I want to respect his privacy too.