Author Topic: Damn! (Read 4938 times)

Kev Murphy · « **on:** April 03, 2023, 01:48:41 PM »

Just returned from the Doctor. I have been shot down in flames by his diagnosis.

First of all, my vision is so bad that I have to hand in my license am am not allowed to ride or drive any more.
I am having difficulty with mobility, and have to use a walking stick to get around. I take delivery of a walking frame later this week, because I am not allowed to use motorised transport, so it now looks as tho I am restricted to local foot travel only. Life is not good.
I have to cancel my attendance at the AGM this year, as it is a bit far to push a walking frame.

Such is life.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2023, 02:59:27 PM »

Sad to hear Kev but I guess it is going to eventually happen to all of us
Stay positive mate and enjoy Life the best you can some people don’t get to spend as much time as you have touring all over Australia.
In your 75 years I bet you have seen quite a lot of our wonderful country “Australia “
Some people don’t even get out of the town or State they live
Just think of it as a positive what you have done, now you will just have to relay on other means to get around
Friends busses planes taxi or Ubers
And you have all your mates at OzSTOC just cherish your memories of your time on your ST1100
Remember we are only a phone call away if you want a chat

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2023, 03:03:13 PM »

Thanks Leo. That old song 'I've been everywhere, man' has nothing on the places I have been and seen in my lifetime.

STeveo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2023, 04:54:24 PM »

Sorry to hear that Kev. The old Date of Birth strikes again.
What about one of those electric mobility scooters?

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2023, 04:56:45 PM »

Not allowed to use them because of poor eyesight, Steveo

STeveo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2023, 05:03:23 PM »

There are a few driven/ridden around my area that have very little sight by the driver/rider. As they are not registered and you don't need a licence, who would know?

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2023, 05:06:19 PM »

If I ran people down, I would know.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2023, 09:50:06 PM »

Really sorry to hear your bad news, Kev!

I know we're a long way away from you but if there's anything we can do to help you out, don't hesitate to ask, okay?

Once things settle a bit you just might be able to get around on a mobility scooter so don't discount that option yet.
My brother was riding his around and he was pretty much blind as a bat due to cataracts...

Cheers mate!

StinkyPete · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2023, 07:03:32 AM »

So sorry to hear your news Kev. Take time to assess the change and your options for getting about, and know that you have lots of friends here at OzSTOC who will always be up for a chat.

Jdbiker · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2023, 07:58:34 AM »

So sorry to hear this Kev, if there’s any way we can help please let us know, best wishes.

Gerard & Sandra · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2023, 08:58:23 AM »

Sorry to hear your news Kev and all the best for the next stage of your journey.
Rgds
GB

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2023, 10:44:14 AM »

Where there's a will, there's a way. I'm using a 4 inch magnifying glass to read text on my computer screen.

I don't think they will allow me to fit it to a helmet, tho.

Thanks to everybody for your offers of help.

Williamson · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2023, 12:48:08 PM »

Well that's not good to hear Kev. There's not a lot of support that many of us can provide (being so far from Portland) but I'm sure we'll all do what we can.

I hope that you have some good support locally and checked with your local Council (shire of Glenelg?), DHHS and NDIS to see what you're entitled to in terms of assistance around the home, with travel and whatever else your deserve.

I'll also see what can be arranged in terms of an RTE, probably an over-night, down at Portland. What's the go to place down there in terms of providing both decent accomodation and meals - haven't stayed down there since my VicRoads' days, Mac's Hotel it was, but now?

Williamson · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2023, 12:50:53 PM »

Quote from: Kev Murphy on April 04, 2023, 10:44:14 AM

Where there's a will, there's a way.....

Sometimes a family dispute too.

ppopeye · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2023, 03:18:31 PM »

Sorry to hear about that Kev. Shame we are all so far away. But give us a call if you need stuff and we will try and be there for you. Its a tough gig at times this getting older bit.

As Michael said we can try and have an RTE nearer to you.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2023, 03:33:08 PM »

Hey guys, no need to travel so far just for an RTE, I can still keep in touch with all by phone/internet.

NTRebel · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2023, 07:02:38 PM »

sorry about your dilemma Kev it reminds me of 2020 when the expert doctor at the front counter of Alice Springs motor vehicle registry took it upon herself without any medical training whatsoever to report to their medical assessment team that I had parkinsons disease so I had to get a medical assessment done by my GP MVR lost that round and lost again last year remains to be seen what happens next year.

Biggles · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2023, 09:45:11 PM »

Yeah, we're all pushing our expiry date pretty hard. It all started going downhill for us when they stopped manufacturing ST1100s and 1300s, I reckon!
I hope you've got a heap of photos of your experiences to pore through. I've been running a changing wallpaper of our travels, and it helps you feel grateful for the life well lived.

Marcus · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2023, 10:42:56 AM »

Oh man, that's not great news Kev, sorry to read. Thankfully you still have the internet and maybe start train travel trips around the country instead

Shillas · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2023, 11:12:55 PM »

So sorry to hear this Kev.

Your award at the last National Rally for your bike is a great memory.

But as Marcus said, train travel (& bus?) may be an option, especially with the Vic Government reducing fare costs to metro Melbourne prices. Just need timetables to align & maybe a bed? Would be cheaper than riding, just not as much fun, although you'd stay dry. (Have to say, thinking about driving to Ararat, then train to Melbourne & rellies place - a lot cheaper!)

If you need tech to help you, organisations such as Vision Australia & various other vision agencies (not sure whether you have other organisations like Royal Society for the Blind or Guide Dogs in Vic) should be able to help from the information you've provided. It would be worthwhile if you could see what is available to you either through GP or Council's Community Service area - an Occupational Therapist could help out generally.

Are there any medical or surgical options available to you?

Keep us posted.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2023, 11:16:55 PM »

Working on it, just a bit awkward with easter on us at the moment.

Shiney · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2023, 03:33:04 PM »

Damn Kev, that's very sad news, hopefully you'll be able to get some assistance arranged to help with getting around.
It's great that you can still keep in touch through the forum and I'm sure you'll have people visiting whenever they travel through the area

All the best mate

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2023, 04:40:51 PM »

Thanks Dave.

Gadget · « **Reply #23 on:** April 08, 2023, 10:15:53 PM »

Sorry to hear that Kev. Wearing glasses with the prescription getting worse each year, I dread that day.

I hope you find good workable solutions.

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Kev Murphy · « **Reply #24 on:** April 08, 2023, 11:15:13 PM »

Thanks mate.

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