I am getting better 😀

[Drago]

Sorry I'm late fellers. I was out for a blast on my moped and some old giffer on a bicycle threw himself under my wheels. Maniac! Anyway, I managed to ride off without being caught, which wasn't easy cos I'd had a few jars.

PS, glad you're on the mend Stevie.

 

[PaulB]

I'm glad you're on the mend Stevie. A similar thing happened to a friend of mine although it was a car not a moped and his injuries were more serious and he had to retire from working as a postman. The driver was more obstructive and did everything he could to lie, deny and act stupid at every turn. It took nearly three years for the case to finally be resolved. First thing he bought was a carbon Pinarello which is his pride and joy.

 

[steveindenmark]

Thanks for all the good wishes guys. As an add on. In 1991 I was a police officer in Humberside. I was on the way home from work on my 125cc motorbike. A Boy racer being persued by my collegues, T Boned me 300m from my home. I ended up having compound fractures in both my forearms and right leg. This led to me being medically retired from the police at 35. The compensation was substantiel and I have a very nice, combined military/police pension each month. But once you are financially comfortable, no amount of money can make up for this accident. The injuries are far less serious than in 1991 but at 62 years of age, the body takes it harder. Fortunately, my brain is still 27 years old and does get frustrated that my body is taking so long to catch up. I have dusted my scooter down and got it out of the loft, put some air in the tyres and put on some new grips. I will have a go down the lane today, maybe get the Jack Russell to drag me. 😄 I am going to be fine. There are people far worse off than me.

My brothers get well cards just about says it all.😁

 

[I like Skol]

My brothers get well cards just about says it all.😁

Would expect nothing less from a loving brother

 

[PaulB]

There are people far worse off than me.

A friend of mine was the personification of this belief. You'd be sickened by the severity of the illness that afflicted him and the horrendous operation (I say that as an Operating Theatre veteran of 43 years as well) he needed to give him what little chance he could have had. While he was in the Hospice, he became something of a poster boy and because of his indomitable attitude, the staff would take him to the bedsides of people whose deaths were imminent while they were still conscious. They all used to say they wish they knew what made him that happy (it wasn't medication, he'd refuse anything he knew not to be absolutely essential) and that if everyone could face their deaths with the same fortitude, the Hospice would be a more tolerable place. He was also the fourth son his mother buried! She still has another son and a daughter still healthy and happily with us.

 

[Drago]

Thanks for all the good wishes guys. As an add on. In 1991 I was a police officer in Humberside. I was on the way home from work on my 125cc motorbike. A Boy racer being persued by my collegues, T Boned me 300m from my home. I ended up having compound fractures in both my forearms and right leg. This led to me being medically retired from the police at 35. The compensation was substantiel and I have a very nice, combined military/police pension each month. But once you are financially comfortable, no amount of money can make up for this accident. The injuries are far less serious than in 1991 but at 62 years of age, the body takes it harder. Fortunately, my brain is still 27 years old and does get frustrated that my body is taking so long to catch up. I have dusted my scooter down and got it out of the loft, put some air in the tyres and put on some new grips. I will have a go down the lane today, maybe get the Jack Russell to drag me. 😄 I am going to be fine. There are people far worse off than me. View attachment 580982

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My brothers get well cards just about says it all.😁

If you'd managed it while on duty you'd have got an injury award as well. In my case it more or less doubles the pension, and its tax free!

 

[steveindenmark]

If you'd managed it while on duty you'd have got an injury award as well. In my case it more or less doubles the pension, and its tax free!

Yes. It really helps. The police certainly know how to look after a pension.

 

[Mrs M]

Thanks for all the good wishes guys. As an add on. In 1991 I was a police officer in Humberside. I was on the way home from work on my 125cc motorbike. A Boy racer being persued by my collegues, T Boned me 300m from my home. I ended up having compound fractures in both my forearms and right leg. This led to me being medically retired from the police at 35. The compensation was substantiel and I have a very nice, combined military/police pension each month. But once you are financially comfortable, no amount of money can make up for this accident. The injuries are far less serious than in 1991 but at 62 years of age, the body takes it harder. Fortunately, my brain is still 27 years old and does get frustrated that my body is taking so long to catch up. I have dusted my scooter down and got it out of the loft, put some air in the tyres and put on some new grips. I will have a go down the lane today, maybe get the Jack Russell to drag me. 😄 I am going to be fine. There are people far worse off than me. View attachment 580982

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My brothers get well cards just about says it all.😁

Love your outlook 👍🏼
GWS xxx

 

[CharlesF]

You’re living proof “mind over matter” works. Your attitude is an inspiration for me. All the best and continue rapidly on the road to recovery.