GreerADV motorcycle accident

**slowpoke** · 29th February 2008, 05:37

Ouch! I've never met the guy but I can only imagine how it must feel to be mightily banged up in a country a hell of a long way from 'home'. Big 'ups' to anyone able to help out in any way. Good luck for a full recovery mate.

**Crisis management** · 29th February 2008, 08:05

Originally Posted by tri boy

This is a good chance for KBers to show some Kiwi hospitality to a couple of young Americans far from home.

Wish Andrew well for me triboy, and let me know if there is anything that needs doing from up here.

Iain

**ColinADV** · 29th February 2008, 08:16

Hey Everyone,
first thank you all so much for the support. Both Andrew and I really appreciate it. I have been offered a place to stay which really takes a load off my mind. The idea of moving between tent sites every day was a bit unnerving.
Andrew is doing well. He has had two surgeries so far on his leg and is scheduled for a third one this weekend. The good and bad news is he doesn't have a scratch anywhere else on his body other than the lower part of his right leg which is pretty severely damaged. It sounds like the doctors have come up with a treatment plan though.
Andrew's parents will probably being flying into Auckland on thursday and I will be able to pick them up from the airport. It sounds like Andrew will be in hospital for 2-3 months so they will be looking for somewhere to live for the while. They are really just looking for a room with kitchen and bathroom access that isn't too expensive. thanks again everyone
and i will post more updates as they come
cheers

**steveb64** · 29th February 2008, 10:29

At least he's in a pretty good hospital - a mate of mine had a similar injury (tib, fib AND femur), some years back - and they did a really good job on getting it all to glue back together again!

Hope it all goes as well for Andrew!

**clint640** · 29th February 2008, 14:32

Originally Posted by Mental-Trousers

Invited Colin for a beer and dinner with some of the locals at The Riv, 6pm Friday.

I'll call in for a beer & a bite after I've visited Andrew, still on track to be over there 6ish.

Cheers
Clint

**Nasty** · 29th February 2008, 15:14

Thanks for the update ... is great to hear that they have a treatment plan and that his mum and dad are coming ... you are doing a hard but great job Colin.

**Zukin** · 29th February 2008, 15:44

Originally Posted by clint640

I'll call in for a beer & a bite after I've visited Andrew, still on track to be over there 6ish.

Cheers
Clint

Wish him all the best from everyone here in the Bay

Cheers Scott

**sandmart** · 29th February 2008, 17:41

Hi ispoke to Andrew a couple of time on the Molesworth/Rainbow run, nice fellow, so could you please give him my best and get well as soon as possible and im sure that goes for everyone here in Christchurch and around who has meet him and not seen this thread yet. All the best Martin.

**greerADV** · 29th February 2008, 18:03

Hi, it's Andrew here. Just wanted to thank everyone for all the support you've sent over the internet. And for the support you've given Colin and myself in person. I'm using Clint's computer at the moment to write this as he dropped in this evening. Colin also has a place to stay with Brent and I can't thank either of them enough for that.

So far the doctors are happy with how my leg is doing. At first there was fear of a lack of circulation and possibly having to lose the leg. But the circulation has improved and with the next two surgeries over the next few days they hope to close up the wound (hope this isn't too graphic for anyone!)

But, as Colin said, my parents are on their way and it looks as though I'll be here for quite a while. If any of you would like to come by and chat about bikes or anything else under the sun, I'd be happy to have you.

Thanks again for all your support!

Cheers
Andrew

**Frodo** · 1st March 2008, 06:35

Sh*t! Hope that you get better soon. What happened?

**Lindy** · 2nd March 2008, 17:57

hello Colin

I don't bike but logged in to pass on a message to Andrew.
What were you thinking??? Dum Ass. How did it happen? Hamish and I just found out today that you had an accident and I would like to wish you well. Get better soon.
I would like to hear when you are out of hospital, and how it all goes. Whats the address for where you are?
I take it you are not back for Warbirds!!!

Lindy
ps colin I worked with Andrew in Wanaka

**_Shrek_** · 2nd March 2008, 18:46

hell Andrew there are better ways of staying in NZ & less "painful" sorry we can't be of much help, but the norfy KB crew will take good care ofya & Colin so get well soon mate

all the best
Keith & kathy

**clint640** · 3rd March 2008, 12:07

as above, I called in on Friday, dropped off a few books & had a yarn. Andrew is a good guy to talk to, so If you live around Hamilton, or are passing through, get in contact & call in for a visit.

Despite all the needles, hoses & ironmongery sticking out of him, Andrew is in quite good spirits, the view out over Hamilton & the river is pretty good:

Cheers
Clint

**ColinADV** · 3rd March 2008, 20:57

hey everyone
Andrew has been through a couple more surgeries but is doing well. It looks like he will be through the worst of it fairly soon.
For anyone who may want to visit Andrew has been moved to ward 7 room 5.
cheers

colin

**ColinADV** · 7th March 2008, 08:43

Andrew's parents have successfully arrived without a hitch in Hamilton. They were a bit tired and wore out but happy to see Andrew. Seeing his parents has also raised Andrew's spirits.
His operations are coming along, he has just had a skin graft to cover the hole in his leg. The leg is a nice healthy color, albeit a bit swollen.
cheers

Colin