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Post by andywatson on Jan 4, 2016 19:07:23 GMT
Firstly everyone, please accept my apologies for not writing much previously due to my crash damaged brain! You might also need to accept some jumbled writing but please feel free to query or chip in.
Please feel free to make any comment whatsoever.
The two biggest subjects on my mind:
1 Till I crashed I was having a great day so please accept my apologies for spoiling the last couple of rides by taking your attention - which I would have died without.
2 I understand forum members had a whip round which was very generously contributed to. I originally felt guilty about accepting this but have decided to accept it with great thanks and put it towards my poor wife's Cardiff accommodation bill. I have been told that Duncan has been holding it for me and I haven't been in touch with him (typical for me lately!) Once again. Please accept my sincere thanks for your outstanding generosity.
Now to some stuff of possibly more general interest to fallers off...
Considering the condition I was in immediately following the crash I am feeling lucky to be where I am now. For the record: - 4 front teeth fixed with new ends - New glasses. Eyesight back to normal (phew) - Cut down face to mouth/chin. Healing ok but probably will always show. - Blood pressure etc. back to normal. - No medication taken now -Physical condition, back to normal. Now walking about 5 miles a day. - Still very tired and need a morning/midday nap.
At the hospital I could barely read or write. Honestly! Since coming home I've worked hard at this and it's back to about 50-70 percent speed. Lets hope I can get the rest.
The accident I had, meant that I have had to report myself to DVLC who will contact the hospital consultant and my own doctor. A likely result is that I will have my license taken, probably for about 6 moths.
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Post by Marmite on Jan 4, 2016 19:12:05 GMT
Was good to see you today for a couple of hours mate and thanks fo putting up with me your looking great mate well on the mend  |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 4, 2016 19:19:10 GMT
So nice to hear from you again Andy ..and no apologies needed ..it's really great to hear that you are making significant progress..long may it continue !
You certainly gave a good few of us a reality check ( even those who weren't there )
Keep up the good progress
All the best ...
Neil
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Post by marsbarman on Jan 4, 2016 19:29:35 GMT
Glad to hear you're getting back to where you need to be! Everything will return with time and you'll be back to where you were before the crash.
Also, chicks dig scars.
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Post by Rlo80 on Jan 4, 2016 19:32:00 GMT
I wish you a fast and full recovery mate!
Gonzalo (I once went on a ride with you and Glynn!)
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Post by andy4d on Jan 4, 2016 20:09:26 GMT
I reckon you are doing better than me. -had a tooth pulled recently and need one fixing -Need to start wearing glasses -blood pressure a bit high -on meds for various things (wont go into) -physical condition is shit hence buying a turbo trainer -always tired and need afternoon nap (often to be found snoozing in the car on my lunch hour) but in all seriousness I am glad to hear you are slowly getting back to normal and all the best to you on your recovery, it was a mighty off from what I read. If I am honest it scared me a wee bit as I ride alone 90% of the time and thats probably why I take the chicken runs etc (well thats my excuse anyway). You did inspire me ( and a few others i think) to review the first aid contents I ride with, which were upgraded, so at least some good has come out of all this |
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Post by Marmite on Jan 4, 2016 20:19:31 GMT
Got to say I don't leave it very long now before I going looking for a rider if they are not down after me I started walking back up the beast Saturday looking for Ian after we stood there for a min or two .. Sooner lgo looking to make sure the rid Es ok in the group and not leave it so long  plus a med kit . As well .. |
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Post by lowcogger on Jan 4, 2016 20:23:30 GMT
Glad to hear you're on the mend andy.
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Post by glynnsixo on Jan 4, 2016 20:26:49 GMT
great to see you're doing so well now andy! |
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Post by Marmite on Jan 4, 2016 20:27:45 GMT
Oh he's getting fat as well hahha |
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Post by marsbarman on Jan 4, 2016 20:28:04 GMT
Got to say I don't leave it very long now before I going looking for a rider if they are not down after me I started walking back up the beast Saturday looking for Ian after we stood there for a min or two .. Sooner lgo looking to make sure the rid Es ok in the group and not leave it so long plus a med kit . As well .. Talking of med kits, the mother gifted me one for Xmas after detailing the eventful BPW trip. I've got so many guaze pads now I could soak up most of the flood water in the UK atm. Andy, you'll also be pleased to hear that when I was at BPW a couple weeks after we all were the guys remembered my face and were asking after you. We MTBers really are a lovely bunch! |
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Post by andywatson on Jan 4, 2016 20:35:32 GMT
I am happy to share some very personal information with fellow MTBers which I wouldn't put anywhere else. (eg Facebook)
We are on a similar wavelength and share similar risks.
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Post by andywatson on Jan 4, 2016 20:40:01 GMT
Oops. Told you I wrote some bolloks. Just removed a copy of the above! |
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Post by Marmite on Jan 4, 2016 21:52:14 GMT
Oops. Told you I wrote some bolloks. Just removed a copy of the above! Why wot did you put kid |
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Post by windysurfer on Jan 4, 2016 22:00:30 GMT
Glad your on the mend |
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Post by dblom on Jan 4, 2016 23:06:33 GMT
Glad to hear things are improving for you and wish you a speedy rest of your recovery.
Let me know how you want me to send the collection pot over.
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Post by roundie1981 on Jan 4, 2016 23:29:57 GMT
Good to hear your recovering well Andy, let's hope it continues at this pace.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jan 4, 2016 23:52:08 GMT
Glad to hear you're recovering well Andy.
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Post by Euan on Jan 5, 2016 5:29:36 GMT
Glad to hear you are on the mend Andy
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Post by step on Jan 5, 2016 17:43:05 GMT
Glad to hear your on the mend I'm in the same boat as Andy after mine, get a hip replacement in about 15 years because of it  Was a wake up call to the lot of us to carry proper gear with us. How does the wife feel about tandem bikes? |
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Post by Rlo80 on Jan 5, 2016 19:31:56 GMT
May I ask, following this unfortunate incident, what do you carry on your rides now?
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Post by Jan on Jan 5, 2016 19:38:19 GMT
It's great news that your recovering well Andy.
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Post by step on Jan 5, 2016 19:50:19 GMT
May I ask, following this unfortunate incident, what do you carry on your rides now? Eccles cakes and whiskey A lot of us now carry first aid kits and survival blankets |
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Post by kalli on Jan 5, 2016 20:17:04 GMT
Its great to see your on your way to a full recovery.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2016 11:13:28 GMT
Good stuff Andy - keep at it, you'll get there. I've only been out once since BPW, believe it or not. I'll only start riding again if you do. No pressure. |
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plus a med kit . As well .. 
