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jonathan


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Hi folks

I've been absent for a week or so and thought I'd provide some details. I've been lucky enough to be camping at the home of my friends John & Anne at Nth richmond .. Having purchased my new bike and trailer, I took a 160 k ride to add a few k's so that  might get the bike its 1000 k service before I left the area.

About 3 or 4 k's from getting back here, I was travelling slowly (approx. 40 kph) when I felt the front wheel losing its grip as I rounded a slight downhill bend .. I was able to straighten the bike up and steered for the roadside.. the rear brakes just skidded on the wet gravel and I didn't wish to hit the front brakes too hard ..

I aimed the bike for a gap between a few trees then got airborne and separated from the bike and thats how we landed ..

The bike is virtually unnmarked .. no physical damage at all .. Signalled to a passing vehicle who stopped and helped to pick me up off the deck. He in turn stopped another vehicle who helped to pick up the bike with him ..

The bike virtually started straight away, and after a short while I got back on and rode the bike back to the John & Anne's place with Bruce (the 1st one that stopped) following me there to make sure I got there ok ..

My thanks to Bruce and the other guys for their support !

That night I ended up in a hospital with bruised ribs and very sore left lung .. and the right hip needing consolation for (4) broken bones on L1, L2, L3 & L4 .. just off the spine ..

I was lucky .. back out of hospital today and living life !! (just a little slower, thats all !!

Jon



-- Edited by jonathan on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 10:59:17 AM

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That will teach you.................you blokes never grow up, LOL, as long as you are on the mend.

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Wow Jonathan, that is some mishap. leave you alone for 5 minutes and you do yourself a mischief.
Seriously, so sorry to hear about your spill. I would think there will be a while for recuperation with all those broken bones. How are you still walking?
Take it easy, rest up and look after yourself.

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Ouch! I'm glad you are here to tell the tale Jonathan!

Isnt it nice when a stranger is so helpful! Restores one's faith in humanity to hear this story. Thank you Jonathan!

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Geez Jonathan.....what a close one! You didnt get out unscathed that's for sure and I would imagine you are feeling a bit sore and sorry with the fractures and bruising.cry

How nice to read of the assistance given to you and the concern for your welfare.

Get well soon,

best wishes,

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Hell Jon,

I was wondering where you were and we find out you were bludging in hospital ! wink   So glad you are mostly ok Jon, I hope you have a swift recovery.

Did you find out what the problem was with the bike?  Just as well you weren't going any faster, you may not have been here to tell the tale.

As an ex bike owner, I found after a few mishaps that bikes don't like me so don't ride one these days.

Keep your chin up Jon.  Read the missing person thread, you may recall Rod from the picnic at Lake Leschenaultia.  



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Howdyeeeeee Jonathan,,once the pain goes , every thing will b ok,,,,,,stay excited,,,,,catch U out there in the play ground........Billeeeeeeee



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God! Now I know the details,,,,that's very scary.

Take your time Jon, no hurry, best to mend those bones before taking off again.

 



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Boys and their toys!!! - Seriously tho Johathon-hope you are soon feeling much better - and back on the road.smile



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Billeee - love your pics - the first one cracked me up!!!!biggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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Hi Jon
Glad you and the bike are ok!! take care.....

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Get well soon Jon



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jules47 wrote:

Billeee - love your pics - the first one cracked me up!!!!biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 Hey Jules, not sure I understand what cracked you up, but then I'm only a wombat biggrin



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Glad your Ok enough to let us all know Jon

Thanks Mate

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Gee! Jonathan I know a little about sore ribs...My are still as  sore as Enough too have another Xray.....And my fall was on a bloody Push Bike...

Ps Good too see ypu again Billeeeee..Shirls says Hello..Your looking  good



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Bloody hell.................. boys and their toys !!!!!!

Lucky to get out of it with just sore ribs.

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Hey Johnathan, good to hear that you are up again & doing ok,

We didn;t spill the beans on you mate, left that for you to do.

It was good to see you again even if it was in the hospital.

We were going to catch up with you as we came through Sydney, didn;t have to go to those extremes just to get us to come & see you. LOL.

Till we meet again mate, take it easy.

Thanks to John & Anne for looking after you.



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jimbo wrote:

Gee! Jonathan I know a little about sore ribs...My are still as  sore as Enough too have another Xray.....And my fall was on a bloody Push Bike...

Ps Good too see ypu again Billeeeee..Shirls says Hello..Your looking  good

 Yes Jimbo, but isn't it a motorised pushbike?



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Thanks one and all for your responses ..I'm sure I'll be fine and personally intend improving on a daily basis.

Still love the bikes though and won't change the status but now have had a "reminder" ..

Incidentally Vic, I have found out the reason why it did happen and its something that I had not experieced before. Firstly, I've done away with the old scooter cause I always consdered it fun but thought it was dangerous ! .. hehehe .. yeah right ! .. New wheels is a Honda CB400 road bike and much more suited to my purpose.

Now.. it had only done just under 800 k's and the tyres had not bedded in properly yet as most of the k's had been done quite slowly under damp conditions. This combined with a very greasy bitumen road surface and the lack of my awareness was the result ..

I hope to move out of here in a few weeks, but til I do, I'm happy to be in the company of "Jandas Fun"

Jon

(Currently at North Richmond, NSW)



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Thank goodness you are O.K. know how you feel about bike riding though are a couple of old bikies always wanted to get a Harley but we never did. Just take care and get better soon Helena

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Thanks Helena .. lots of riders out there amongst us and a few I have already met ..

and Vic .. read the details .. and will keep eyes open ..

Jon



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Gosh Jonathan, sorry to hear about your accident, hope you are healed soon, rest up and take it easy...

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Thanks Jon,

We all follow your adventures with interest along with many of the others here.

Glad you are in good hands until you can hit the road again,

Best wishes,

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Geeeez Jon....no

Sorry to hear about your accident....but pleased that you are still here to tell us about it.

Take it easy and get well soon.  

 



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I have to agree with all the coments about ..boys and theirs toys ....glad to hear you are on the mend jon ...stay safe



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That was a close call and so glad to hear you are ok. Just rest up and make sure those bones heal properly.

I rode a bike for years and had one of those unavoidable accidents where a car crossed straight in front of me without looking. I slammed into the car flew over it, landed on my head splitting the helmet, then my posterior. The only broken bone was my thumb (go figure) but geeze my backside was so sore I could hardly walk for weeks.

Take care

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Hey Jon - best wishes for a quick recovery.  Watch those sharp turns when you're moble again.!!



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Hi Jon

Still keeping an eye out for you hope all ok.

I have always had toys and never say if i fall off its when i fall off.

Sounds like a great recovery missing the trees and landing away from the bike.

Stay well take care

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I'm glad to hear you're on the mend and know how it happened.
Never too old to learn, eh?
I have enjoyed the occasional pillion ride, reassuring myself that the rider wouldn't do anything to take any risks which might damage the bike or the body. So far that theory has paid off.
Just take it easy and don't rush. Things take a little longer to heal these days. Stay safe.

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.. they sure do CG .. just hadda get up to take some painkillers so switched on the cyber-jukebox (internet) ..

Hey Phil !! .. great to hear from you and I hope you're both doing it well .. maybe catch you next year !

and Lilly .. what can I say .. and I still hope to be up your way after Xmas ..

Esmeralda .. missed seeing you at "greens Lake" .. next time eh !

TB .. the things I do for attention .. tee hee !

and Elle .. I presume that was before you travelled with your dogs ?

thanks to you all .. gotta get some more shuteye now

Jon



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