Police bike in crash (4 September)

**fergie** · 25th September 2007, 07:17

thanks for the update, we do like to know how our comrades are doing,please tell nick we are thinking of him, Kia Kaha

MD · 25th September 2007, 07:57

Thank you Kerry. We are looking forward to hearing Nick has made a full recover eventually.
Tell him there is no need for him to rush back to work. We are keeping a careful citizens watch on our roads.
Mark

**Grub** · 25th September 2007, 08:05

Good timing Kerry, as I was riding to work today thinking that we hadn't heard and I would ask BikeyCop for an update .... here you are gone and done it.

It struck me from your comments how little we really knew about Nick's condition. Yes we were grieving for his pain and suffering but perhaps we weren't fully aware that you and the rest of the family may have lost him.

Words are inadequate, so I'll stop.

**Brett** · 25th September 2007, 20:22

Glad to hear Nick is coming right. Keep us updated, always sux to have a biker down!

**Kel22** · 25th September 2007, 21:18

Thank you!

it has been probably the worst experience and the most shocking of our lives - I wouldn't wish it on anybody...
you are right, we almost lost him - and that just doesn't bear thinking about
he has such a long way to go, with no guarantees... his brain and body have suffered such a lot - but we see increasing amounts of his personality and humour coming through - it's still our Nick, thank god
It has hit me just how well thought of he is - both by people that know him and even those that don't - that is something special!
the people on this site have restored my faith in human nature! they are very special!
thank you!
Kerry

**Meanie** · 25th September 2007, 21:36

This is realy good news
Thanks For the update

**klingon** · 26th September 2007, 20:10

Thanks for sharing Nick's milestones with us, Kerry. So glad to hear he's making excellent progress.

All Kiwi Bikers should take turns speeding up and down the road outside the hospital - that will soon get his ears pricked up and his ticket-book out.

**Da Bird** · 5th October 2007, 14:46

Hi Guys and Gals,

Earlier today I went to see Nick in hospital.

He has made a remarkable comeback given how only a month ago he was on death's door.

He is now up walking (with a crutch) around the ward for short periods and is likely to be discharged next week for a stint at a rehabilitation unit in Pt Chevalier before going home to recuperate.

He is hoping to be back at work some time early next year, even if it is just light duties for a while. He is chatting and laughing and has maintained his sense of humour. He has minor memory problems with some things but that is nothing compared to how far he has come.

I'm sure we will see him back on the road soon (although probably not on a bike).

B.C.

**vifferman** · 5th October 2007, 15:16

That's really good to hear!

**Edbear** · 5th October 2007, 16:04

Originally Posted by vifferman

That's really good to hear!

+1 again!

**Mr Merde** · 5th October 2007, 16:22

Good to hear the news. Thanks

**Paul in NZ** · 5th October 2007, 16:35

Good to hear - Hope the recovery is swift and complete

**boman** · 5th October 2007, 17:17

Superb news. Glad that he is on the road to recovery.

**fireball** · 5th October 2007, 17:33

sounds like nick is doing really well

here is wishing for a speedy recovery

and ill buy him a beer at the pub!

**klingon** · 5th October 2007, 21:05

Originally Posted by Bykey Cop

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He is now up walking (with a crutch) around the ward for short periods and is likely to be discharged next week for a stint at a rehabilitation unit in Pt Chevalier before going home to recuperate.
...

Yay for Nick! That really is remarkable under the circumstances.

And the rehab centre is just down the street from me. I could fetch his coffee and doughnuts.