Not a long way down from small horses... although I suppose most bikes you don't need a set of small stairs to get onto. I can well imagine the "horse wheelie" situations they are capricious and expensive creatures, Ducatis on the other hand... ... Yeah Dad feeling well enough to be a bit grouchy today he has walked a bit but I think is frustrated with how tired it makes him. He's having slightly less medication for the pain and I think is starting to realise that there are parts of him (not just his back) which are feeling the brunt of the trauma. Think this could be the hard bit for him and may send his original resolve to get back on up and down a bit. We'll see. Likely to get a look at his bike kit tomorrow. Is there any use in making an itemised list of this (with approx value?) for future insurance purposes? I've run out of things to organise now I know the 748 is being recovered on Monday and it doesn't suit me...
Yes, an itemised list with cost to replace will be very useful. Despite my main injury being to my shoulder, my ribs and tummy muscles were really sore to start with, so yes, it’s not just the obvious bits that hurt.
Of course sometimes a horse suddenly and for no apparent reason decides to do a "stoppie" potentially immediately after a "wheelie" or even a wide open throttle jam...
Sorry to hear the news and GWS. Any decent solicitor will advise you not to make a quick settlement with the other party,as it will take the best part of 18 months to be receiving treatment and make a full recovery. Only then can the appropriate amount be agreed. Also,if they recommend you accept the first offer they are no good!! Wishing the family well
Thoughts are with you Denzil and you too Denzeller.. I hope you make a speedy recovery and get to rebuild your 748 in time.. Muchly many thoughts, luvs ( manly luvs) and hugs.. NOODS x
Just had a bit of a chat with Andy and he’s asked me to thank everyone who’s shown an interested. He still drugged up but able to talk and in reasonable spirit. It means a lot to him!
Thanks bettes for phoning dad today - you are right, he really does appreciate it! Progress today was sitting out of bed for an hour and walking slightly further on the ward. He is starting to feel things hurt - mainly his left shoulder. He fell into the recovery position and his left hand must've come down first so this makes sense, but we'll have to see if there is damage to eg ligaments. He's finding eating hard work which I think is a tough for him. Anyone who's met Denzil will likely know how highly he prioritises cake and I don't think he's ever found eating so difficult. Staying with my mum currently so will make a start on the list of damaged kit and am also putting together a progress diary as was suggested by someone quite early on in this thread. The 748 will also hopefully be recovered to its temporary lodgings smoothly tomorrow.
Haha I remember the cake bit, Denzila. Both times we met up for brews, the cake bit came out! I wish him all the best for a speedy recovery. Top bloke!
