Post by: Gadget on September 08, 2015, 09:46:07 PM
Here is the Spotwalla link I intend to use fro the whole trip.
https://spotwalla.com/embed.php?id=ebcf55eec8d00aedf&scale=on&zoom=default&refresh=no (https://spotwalla.com/embed.php?id=ebcf55eec8d00aedf&scale=on&zoom=default&refresh=no)
It goes live 4:30 am.
This is the rough plan.
https://goo.gl/maps/CRpKi (https://goo.gl/maps/CRpKi)
https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Kallangur+QLD/Bond+University,+University+Drive,+Robina+QLD/Travelodge+Sydney,+Wentworth+Avenue,+Sydney,+New+South+Wales/Canberra+ACT/Pascoe+Vale,+Victoria/Adelaide+SA/Balranald+NSW/Kallangur+QLD/@-27.0341137,133.2050204,4z/data=!4m75!4m74!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b93fb235c22b393:0x502a35af3de8d00!2m2!1d152.9910718!2d-27.2514048!1m15!1m1!1s0x6b12ae42316ac265:0x5aeb14b6ed5183ed!2m2!1d153.4166377!2d-28.0730934!3m4!1m2!1d150.9176665!2d-31.1118789!3s0x6b0a98e56b131897:0x130609b472993ca1!3m4!1m2!1d151.7809247!2d-32.3864278!3s0x6b7499e4961944d9:0x130609b474411071!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b12ae17e45ce4df:0x4d8f158eca350028!2m2!1d151.210765!2d-33.878218!1m10!1m1!1s0x6b164d69b05c9021:0x500ea6ea7695660!2m2!1d149.1286843!2d-35.2819998!3m4!1m2!1d148.6488326!2d-37.7612362!3s0x6b3ac75dc92b1127:0x130579a40ed16ff0!1m15!1m1!1s0x6ad65b641305cf0f:0x5045675218cd330!2m2!1d144.92868!2d-37.730366!3m4!1m2!1d143.8646088!2d-38.6716423!3s0x6ad343ba4b04ce1b:0x130579a40ee0cae1!3m4!1m2!1d142.8285149!2d-38.5794811!3s0xaa82a8777ef25ee1:0x130579a40e9a0040!1m5!1m1!1s0x6ab735c7c526b33f:0x4033654628ec640!2m2!1d138.5999594!2d-34.9286212!1m5!1m1!1s0x6add7a546998f70d:0x40609b490440250!2m2!1d143.5629803!2d-34.6394729!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b93fb235c22b393:0x502a35af3de8d00!2m2!1d152.9910718!2d-27.2514048!3e0 (http://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Kallangur+QLD/Bond+University,+University+Drive,+Robina+QLD/Travelodge+Sydney,+Wentworth+Avenue,+Sydney,+New+South+Wales/Canberra+ACT/Pascoe+Vale,+Victoria/Adelaide+SA/Balranald+NSW/Kallangur+QLD/@-27.0341137,133.2050204,4z/data=)
Post by: Gadget on September 08, 2015, 10:29:29 PM
Post by: Bill Held on September 09, 2015, 04:10:20 AM
Great itinerary
:blu13
Post by: Sabie on September 09, 2015, 04:27:21 AM
Post by: StinkyPete on September 09, 2015, 07:14:27 AM
I've sent you a PM with our address. :thumb
Post by: spanner on September 09, 2015, 10:20:06 AM
Post by: Gadget on September 09, 2015, 11:06:05 AM
Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 09, 2015, 11:06:46 AM
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Gary
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Post by: Shiney on September 09, 2015, 12:11:36 PM
Post by: West Aussie Glen on September 09, 2015, 12:55:36 PM
https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Coonabarabran+NSW+2357/Mendooran,+New+South+Wales/Dubbo,+New+South+Wales/@-31.8321943,148.8380219,9z/data= (https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Coonabarabran+NSW+2357/Mendooran,+New+South+Wales/Dubbo,+New+South+Wales/@-31.8321943,148.8380219,9z/data=)!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0906e540ff0ed5:0x40609b4904378d0!2m2!1d149.2774205!2d-31.2739131!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b08d5a0f012263d:0x40609b490437b40!2m2!1d149.122213!2d-31.823129!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0f71b04ca4913b:0x50609b490442530!2m2!1d148.6094976!2d-32.2438146!3e0
Have a great trip
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 09, 2015, 02:38:34 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 09, 2015, 06:19:46 PM
You may like to think about this route from Coonabarabran to Dubbo. Some lovely country road, just need to be a little careful of wild life when going through the Goonoo State forest. It is actually 10 kms or so shorter.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Coonabarabran+NSW+2357/Mendooran,+New+South+Wales/Dubbo,+New+South+Wales/@-31.8321943,148.8380219,9z/data= (https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Coonabarabran+NSW+2357/Mendooran,+New+South+Wales/Dubbo,+New+South+Wales/@-31.8321943,148.8380219,9z/data=)!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0906e540ff0ed5:0x40609b4904378d0!2m2!1d149.2774205!2d-31.2739131!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b08d5a0f012263d:0x40609b490437b40!2m2!1d149.122213!2d-31.823129!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0f71b04ca4913b:0x50609b490442530!2m2!1d148.6094976!2d-32.2438146!3e0
Have a great trip
Thanks for the tip.
Post by: Gadget on September 09, 2015, 06:22:43 PM
Looking fwd to meeting you, Gary. Will sms you when you are in this area, and meet you on the Hwy:thumb
Now I can voice dial from the phone on the road, I should be able give you a call as I'm riding along. Which town was it you wanted me to give you a call when I passed through?
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 09, 2015, 07:03:30 PM
Post by: tj189 on September 09, 2015, 07:23:07 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on September 09, 2015, 08:24:31 PM
Looking forward to the ride report :popcorn
Post by: Gadget on September 10, 2015, 06:31:57 AM
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Post by: WendyL on September 10, 2015, 08:32:33 AM
Post by: Shiney on September 10, 2015, 08:35:24 AM
For a second there I thought you were riding the Hayabusa and wearing a Police helmet :rofl
Keep the pics coming :thumbsup
:popcorn :popcorn :popcorn
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 10, 2015, 09:10:03 AM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 10, 2015, 11:58:25 AM
and is climbing towards Glen Innes. Great road through there. Should arrive Glen Innes around 1.00pm
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 10, 2015, 12:18:48 PM
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Post by: Bill Held on September 10, 2015, 01:44:23 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 10, 2015, 05:05:32 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 10, 2015, 05:15:41 PM
I'm also traveling with Sean and a large group of bikes as far as Canberra.
The mysterious stop before Grafton was a refuel stop. The other stops were Harley stops. :grin
The run up the range was good, would have been better if a Harley wasn't in front.
Dinner tonight at the Longyard Bar to meet up with the Nth Qld contingent for Wall to Wall.
Cheers,
Gary
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 10, 2015, 05:17:51 PM
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 10, 2015, 05:20:25 PM
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Post by: Gadget on September 10, 2015, 05:30:50 PM
:runyay :runyayTake a close look at the 'Busa under the right mirror and under the top box and just in front of the right mirror and just above the exhaust pipe. :grin :law
For a second there I thought you were riding the Hayabusa and wearing a Police helmet :rofl
Keep the pics coming :thumbsup
opcorn
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 10, 2015, 05:34:19 PM
Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Shiney on September 10, 2015, 05:49:15 PM
:runyay :runyayTake a close look at the 'Busa under the right mirror and under the top box and just in front of the right mirror and just above the exhaust pipe. :grin :law
For a second there I thought you were riding the Hayabusa and wearing a Police helmet :rofl
Keep the pics coming :thumbsup
Cheers,
Gary
Wont be to many riders getting away from him ;-*
I'm enjoying the read so far, and the updates from Kev :thumbsup
Have a great night Gadget, I look forward to reading about the continuation tomorrow :thumb
Thanks for sharing mate :hatwave
Cheers
Shiney
:popcorn :popcorn :popcorn
Post by: Sean on September 10, 2015, 09:18:21 PM
He is getting a number of good comments about the lights. Off to Dungog and into Sydney tomorrow afternnoon.
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 10, 2015, 09:27:25 PM
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Post by: Gadget on September 11, 2015, 05:29:55 AM
The first pic is searching for the BP servo, turned left Intrawest of right, but a couple of petty local girls pointed me in the correct direction.
The second picture I'm guessing it's because I've left Bubbler running overnight and it is inside struggling to get a fix on the satellites.
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 10:17:16 AM
Seems they started moving around 7 am, and are now well down the highway.
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 11:00:22 AM
10.52 am
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 11:04:42 AM
Post by: Gadget on September 11, 2015, 11:57:08 AM
Cheers,
Gary
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Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 12:33:15 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 01:46:26 PM
By now, travelling on my own, I would have been well south of Sydney and approaching the Big Merino... but that's the drawbacks of travelling with a group..
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 02:07:01 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 02:50:35 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 03:18:29 PM
Getting close, now... about 500 km for today
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 03:33:54 PM
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Post by: Gadget on September 11, 2015, 04:43:25 PM
Booked in to the Travelodge, showered and fresh clothes.
Off to the Irish Pub for dinner later.
Post by: Gadget on September 11, 2015, 04:44:42 PM
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 11, 2015, 04:46:10 PM
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Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 11, 2015, 05:46:37 PM
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...about 1200 Km total, maybe a bit more for 2 days?
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Post by: Gadget on September 11, 2015, 06:08:24 PM
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Gary
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Post by: Shiney on September 11, 2015, 07:21:35 PM
Shiney, we are letting him tag along, but playing with toys? Come on now!!!!!!!!
He is getting a number of good comments about the lights. Off to Dungog and into Sydney tomorrow afternnoon.
Maybe if you ask him nicely he'll let you turn on the siren and flashers ;-* :runyay :rofl
and on the coathanger...
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That is very aptly named Kev, I love it :thumbsup
Cheers
Shiney
Post by: Shiney on September 11, 2015, 07:22:06 PM
Thanks for sharing guys :hatwave
Cheers
Shiney
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 12, 2015, 04:16:41 AM
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Post by: Gadget on September 12, 2015, 05:31:32 AM
They seek here... they seek there... they seek ... every bloody where!
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Maybe I should turn Bubbler off overnight, but I'm concerned I'll forget to turn it on in the morning.
You would think on the 18th for there woukd be good GPS signal.
Post by: Gadget on September 12, 2015, 05:35:55 AM
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 12, 2015, 07:12:59 AM
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 12, 2015, 07:13:57 AM
Cheers,
Gary
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 12, 2015, 07:57:44 AM
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Gary
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Post by: Lionel on September 12, 2015, 09:15:01 AM
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11.56 am
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 12, 2015, 01:51:11 PM
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Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 12, 2015, 02:59:12 PM
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I am guessing a little over 300Km covered today?
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 12, 2015, 05:44:07 PM
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Post by: Gadget on September 12, 2015, 06:49:23 PM
Rest in peace mate.
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Thanks Sean for the invite. It really means a lot to me.
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Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 12, 2015, 06:51:12 PM
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Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 12, 2015, 07:09:28 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 13, 2015, 08:32:27 AM
It was always going to be emotional for me as Allan Macqueen and I were in High School together at Kyogle, a small country town in NSW.
This says a little bit of how senselessy we last him.
http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/crime/display/100949-constable-allan-wayne-mcqueen
Now for how the day went.
We were up early and back at the bikes ready to ride down to The Domain for the morning service at NSW.
On arrival we saw the NSW MacLaren and the Austin Martin. And the bikes kept steaming in. It at that stage was the biggest gathering of bikes I'd ever seen.
Soon the Bagpipes started playing and the crowd moved up to the memorial.
As we waited I saw a RCMP uniform and went and asked the him if he minded if I got a photo. Someone he was taking to offered to take it for me. Afterwards I had a story chat as to what brit him to this event. He said his daughter lives in Sydney and he wasn't going to be home for their Peace Officees Memorial Day so he thought this a fantastic opportunity to participate and get to ride a motorcycle in Australia.
The service was brief but moving and the minutes silence soon passed.
Then it was back to the bikes to kit up and wait to depart in a fully escorted ride from The Domain, over the Harbour Bridge, along the M7 and onto the Hume with most major on ramps being closed to traffic.
At 2 separate places along the Hume Highway to Goulburn there were signs with the names of officers who had passed and the cavalcade slowed to 40 km per hour with serving officers standing to attention and some holding a salute the entire time.
At over bridges and on the sides of the highway there were people standing and waving with riders returning the wave.
At one point, I could see the leaf bikes and ask the Red and Blues on the crest ahead of us and it was over 2 km by the time I reached that point there was still fat more than 2 km of bikes behind us. In fact over the CB, when we were over 15 km past the junction of the Hume and M7 I heard they were just reopening the Hume.
There were some impatient drivers and some belligerent Truck Drivers, but in the most part everyone was well behaved.
We peeled off at Goulburn for lunch at the Police Academy and by the time Sean, his mate Terry and I had eaten, bikes were still dribbling in.
Worth only 80 or so km to go, and with Terry on a Harley, we decided to head off ahead of the pack, refuel Terry's bike and make or way to EPIC which was the final gathering place before the ride to the National Memorial.
There was a pavilion set up with Indians and Yamaha and a few other motorcycle related businesses.
We hung around there for a while and then the message went out that we had to be on the bike ready to go by 2:45 pm. So we sky followed the instructions and we're ready to go on a quote warm Canberra afternoon. Around 3:00 pm we departed and rode up around the square at Parliament House and then down to the National Memorial near The Carillon.
We were only 5 minutes from the front of the gr I uo and we're parked up by 3:20. The rest of the bikes continued to arrive up until after 4:20.
While we waited, I went and found Allan on the wall. Up until then it hadn't felt real, in all these years.
Then the ceremony began and each state came forward with the baton fire their state which is hollow and carries the names of officers worst names will be added to the wall on Police Memorial day 29th Sep. I am pleased to say all batons were empty this year.
After the service I thanked Sean for the invite, said my farewells to Terry and some others and went to Lionel's for the night.
We had a lovely dinner and shared a red and soon I was ready for bed.
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 13, 2015, 01:19:39 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 13, 2015, 01:33:16 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 13, 2015, 03:30:10 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 13, 2015, 04:21:36 PM
Went to Black Mountain's for an RTE with STroppy, Curious_1 and Barry.
ST in front of big thing 1
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After a nice long chat over coffee and HCT croissant for me, it was decided a local sightseeing ride was in order.
So we went out to Cotter Dam
STs in front of big thing 2
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From there a ride to Tidbinbilla was in order.
ST in front of big thing 3
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Then it was farewells and of to a servo to refuel ready for tomorrow's big leg. Forecast looks good almost all the way to Melbourne.
Now for a roast chook dinner with Lionel and Alice and David a glass of Red and bed.
Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 13, 2015, 04:37:34 PM
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Post by: Gadget on September 14, 2015, 08:04:30 AM
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Snowy River.
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Cheers,
Gary
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Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 14, 2015, 11:02:37 AM
(I wonder is they have a suburb named 'Stock Clearance' or 'End of Year' ) :grin
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Post by: Gadget on September 14, 2015, 11:43:44 AM
Beautiful weather. Between Cooma and Cann River was heavy fog and Temps dropped to -1 °C. Between Cann River and Lakes Entrance it climbed quickly to 12 °C. By the time I left Lakes Entrance it was 24 °C. Glad I she'd some layers.
More Lakes Entrance photos
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Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 14, 2015, 01:41:31 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 14, 2015, 02:43:42 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 14, 2015, 03:48:25 PM
Might go visit my boss at Melbourne Airport tomorrow.
Might go into Collingwood as well.
Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 14, 2015, 04:24:44 PM
Post by: StinkyPete on September 14, 2015, 04:54:28 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 14, 2015, 04:56:22 PM
So I packed up and ate the breakfast which Lionel had arranged for me last night. Thanks :thumbs
Just before 4 am I backed out of the garage and started the bike and rode out of Lionel's street. Just up the the hill from Lionel's I stopped my first Marsupials, three small Wallabies beside the kerb.
The air temp was showing 10 °C and by the time I got to the bottom of the hill it was down to 5 °C.
Once I got out of town and had no street lights I could really appreciate the new Luminaries. I could see up to 500 metres down the road. (Checked with the trip meter)
As I rode towards Cooma it slowly dropped to just 1 °C. Between Canberra and Cooma there was light fog and clear skies and very few other vehicles and the occasional breathing Eastern Grey. Plenty of inert ones and the odd deceased Southern Hairy-nosed Bulldozer.
My helmet is fitted with a pin lock anti fog screen, which in the past has worked really well, today it wasn't sealing correctly and was tapping my exhaust gasses between it and the visor. This necessitated riding with the visor up in very low single digit Temps. By Cooma I had enough and pulled over, removed the Pin lock and dried everything out hoping for a resolution to the problem. When I rode or of the driveway of the servo everything wad clear, when. I got to the boron of the hill and back into the fog it immediately fogged up again but not as bad. However it was to much to see clearly and the where still Marsupial activity to contend with. So more riding with the visor up was required.
Between Cooma and Bomballa there was heavy fog and the temp dropped to -1 °C. The new gloves worked really well with only my finger tips being mildly uncomfortable. In this fog, I only felt safe at 60 to 70 km/h so it wad a slower than expected section.
Coming out of Nimmitabel 60 zone I overtook a B-Double which was on the wind up. As I past I noticed in the mirror he had a blown headlight so I got on the CB to let him know. During that distraction and checking the mirrors too much I nearly hit a dead Grey which was right across the Centre of the lane. Quick counter steering and I managed to only hit the tip of the tail on the right hand side of the road.
At Bombala I pulled up on the side of the road and speed or the visor again. If was starting to get light by now and I rode up into another heavy fog during the 60 zone which cleared just after the 100 zone so I gave Pan a kick to get motivating only to rack the target sled to have the GPS tell me to turn left in 500 metres. (I just made it without requiring a U-turn.) The brakes work :grin
After Bombala the temp quickly rose to 12 degrees and I was feeling very comfortable. This was short lived as the Temps again dropped to 1 °C. Fortunately the fog was now quite sparse so the speeds elevated. The pin lock was still cussing problems so the was a lot of full windscreen and visor up riding until the temps got above 15 °C.
I stopped at Lakes Entrance for breakfast @ 12°C and left 1/2 later at 24 °C.
I stopped for half an hour to recharge the helmet and to grab some water and a break before the last leg. Our so I thought. The tablet I hag been using to display the maps decided it was no longer going to play so I stopped at one who to reset it and then head to stop at the next to replace it with the phone to get me the ready of the way.
Apart from strong gusty winds as I left Sale, was a really easy ride from there and the temp slowly climbed to 28 °C before dropping to 27 °C in Melbourne.
Post by: Gadget on September 14, 2015, 04:59:14 PM
Post by: Wombattle on September 14, 2015, 05:21:21 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 14, 2015, 06:00:15 PM
Gadget, when planning your trip from Portland to Adelaide, I'd suggest the coast road to Port McDonald, and then Mt Gambier, and the Coonawarra wine country to Naracoorte, Keith and and onto the Highway. The road going up the coast via Robe, Kingston and Meningie is far less scenic.
No worries, Pete.. I will put him on the right track from here to your place. :thumb
Post by: Gadget on September 14, 2015, 06:42:13 PM
Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Gadget on September 14, 2015, 07:50:00 PM
Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 14, 2015, 09:29:44 PM
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Post by: STroppy on September 14, 2015, 10:20:04 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 14, 2015, 10:27:16 PM
Pro'lly head there Friday, already organised my cat-sitter for the weekend.
Post by: STroppy on September 15, 2015, 07:37:54 AM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 15, 2015, 12:29:56 PM
Not sure what time he is on the road tomorrow, expect him here sometime in the afternoon.
Will meet him out the road somewhere between here and Warrnambool.
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 15, 2015, 12:48:17 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 15, 2015, 01:38:51 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 15, 2015, 02:41:52 PM
The
I then went and caught up with former colleagues at Australian Calibrating Services in Collingwood.
I'm thinking of getting away around 6:00 am and pootle along stopping at some scenic places.
Google says about 8 hours which will probably be around 10 or so with stops.
Post by: Gadget on September 15, 2015, 02:47:19 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 15, 2015, 03:35:21 PM
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Post by: Gadget on September 15, 2015, 05:11:29 PM
I will watch your progress tomorrow, and head towards you as the time arises... you should meet me on the road sometime around when you are in the vicinity of the wind towers at Yambuk - Codrington area.
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Noted!
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 16, 2015, 06:15:27 AM
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Post by: Gadget on September 16, 2015, 11:39:44 AM
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Cape Otway Lighthouse
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Post by: Gadget on September 16, 2015, 12:08:37 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 16, 2015, 12:34:53 PM
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Post by: Gadget on September 16, 2015, 06:30:47 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 16, 2015, 07:10:37 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 17, 2015, 07:21:10 AM
Around 6 hours travelling, plus rest stops.
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 17, 2015, 08:29:10 AM
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Hopefully this misty rain will cease as he heads north from Mt Gambier
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 17, 2015, 09:52:06 AM
Moving right along... Padthaway, between Naracoorte and Keith, is the halfway point between here and Adelaide.
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 17, 2015, 10:55:16 AM
Gary arrived in Keith... good run so far today. Told you that the 110 SA speed limit was a good thing :grin ;-*
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Post by: Gadget on September 17, 2015, 01:11:50 PM
Breathing on both cylinders now.
Stopped at Tailem Bend for fuel with 31 km range left. :eek
Just a light sprinkle out of Portland and mostly dry running since. The occasional must is all I've had.
Loving the 110 and the road conditions. Traffic is also reasonably light.
Spotted this on the way
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And this
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Post by: Gadget on September 17, 2015, 01:15:41 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 17, 2015, 02:55:50 PM
I will see you all at Balranald tomorrow! Have to go pay some bills before I leave home, so probably not be on the road until 10 am
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 17, 2015, 03:35:27 PM
I have about the same distance to travel tomorrow... Tricky triangular trigonometry?
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 17, 2015, 04:36:44 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 18, 2015, 07:56:15 AM
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StinkyPete's piece of Paradise
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Post by: Gadget on September 18, 2015, 07:56:41 AM
Post by: Gadget on September 18, 2015, 05:23:10 PM
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Today StinkyPete, Steve, Marcello and I rode from Adelaide to Balranald via Murray Bridge, Loxton, Mildura etc.
It was gps to have company again while traveling.
Booked into the Motel, now to go found out where we are having dinner and what.
Post by: Gadget on September 19, 2015, 08:49:43 AM
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Post by: Gadget on September 19, 2015, 01:47:00 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 20, 2015, 09:28:09 AM
first refill at West Wyalong 28 litres :eek. Quick nibble and drink and back on the bike.
Rode up to Dubbo and topped up and another muesli bar and drink back on the bike.
Coming down the hill into Coonabarabran at 9:00 and spotted a Red Wing (West Aussi Glen) parked up kitting up to go. So I stopped and had a quick chat before they continued south. They gave me the good oil on a cafe (Sisterellas) for breakfast, which as I was due for a break, was very fortuitous.
On track to be home between 6 and 7 pm.
Post by: Lionel on September 20, 2015, 11:03:25 AM
Post by: Gadget on September 20, 2015, 11:43:39 AM
Post by: Abe on September 20, 2015, 12:06:15 PM
Been in an accident at Bellata bijes a right of. Broken left hand
What the :eek :eek :eek
Post by: Wild Rose on September 20, 2015, 12:39:19 PM
Been in an accident at Bellata bijes a right of. Broken left hand
What the :eek :eek :eek
:eek :fp :cuss
What a bad way to finish of a holiday :'(
Best of luck with a speedy recovery
Post by: Brock on September 20, 2015, 12:46:20 PM
Plans are in motion to collect the bike for safe keeping, and to see to Gadget when we find out where he turns up and see to his repatriation.
Gadget,
My mobile is 0417922187 should you need it.
Post by: Diesel on September 20, 2015, 12:49:09 PM
Garry is injured, but injuries are not life threatening.
Bike may be a write off at this stage, and Gary is being transported to (I think), Narrabri Hospital for care and observations.
Chris and Pockey are in transit back from Balranald at the moment, but may be able to shed some further light on the subject for us all once they are settled back home.
In the mean time - we'd all, I'm sure, like to wish Gary a speedy recovery, and hope that all goes as well as possible in the meantime.
Post by: WendyL on September 20, 2015, 02:15:15 PM
Been in an accident at Bellata bijes a right of. Broken left hand
Gary, you need to call Dezohn at your earliest convenience. She has had a call from the police advising you are in Narrabri Hospital and that you're injured, but nothing else.
I've just spoken to her and given instructions how to look at this thread on the forum and told her that Team OzSTOC is onto it.
Hope it's nothing too bad. Hurry up and heal!
Post by: richo on September 20, 2015, 03:49:46 PM
Post by: Sean on September 20, 2015, 04:11:54 PM
Spoke with Moree Police as Narrabri was out. They have spoken with the lead officer who believes that Gary is in Narrabri Hospital. Hospital won't admit he is there. Normal privacy rules I guess.
Sean
Post by: ST2UP on September 20, 2015, 04:20:54 PM
I will let Gadget bring you all up to speed on the incident and his injuries "if" he chooses too......
We all at OzSTOC would like to wish Gadget a speedy recover and offer any assistance to him or his family.
If you haven't joined the RAN.....have a :think1
:beer
Post by: StinkyPete on September 20, 2015, 04:26:08 PM
Gadget and I have spoken a few times throughout the day and he is in reasonable condition considering the alternatives.....He "may" get transported to another hospital later in the day......Honk is on the way to collect the bike from the towing yard to secure at his place. :-++ :-++ to Honk for responding to a fellow members SOS :-++ Thanks mate :thumbsup Thanks also to STeveo who is monitoring :thumb
I will let Gadget bring you all up to speed on the incident and his injuries "if" he chooses too......
We all at OzSTOC would like to wish Gadget a speedy recover and offer any assistance to him or his family.
If you haven't joined the RAN.....have a :think1
Thanks to Chris for keeping us up to date as possible to Gary's situation, and to Honk for looking after his bike. This is a terribly disappointing end to a great weekend at Balranald, and has really dampened the celebration.
Gary, know that Chris, Marcelo and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Post by: Gadget on September 20, 2015, 05:01:15 PM
Spoke to dezohn
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Post by: aussiexs on September 20, 2015, 05:45:55 PM
aussiex(Rex) and Debbie
Post by: StinkyPete on September 20, 2015, 05:50:36 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 20, 2015, 06:38:10 PM
Cheers mate.
Post by: Marcus on September 20, 2015, 06:52:13 PM
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Post by: Shiney on September 20, 2015, 07:03:01 PM
I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.
If there is anything Carrol or I can do for you or Dezohn please let me know.
Cheers
Shiney
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on September 20, 2015, 07:08:00 PM
Glad you are OK Gary - the bike can be replaced but you can't.
I am just down the road in Dubbo tonight if i can be of some assistance tommorrow.
Cheers,
Duncan.
Post by: Diesel on September 20, 2015, 07:30:38 PM
Might have to talk to Brock about changing its name to ... Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory & an ambulance).
Gadget is expecting to be transferred to Tamworth Base Hospital now that he is stabilised folks. The driver of the other vehicle was a gent in his 90s, so thoughts and well wishes with him too.
There may be updates from Gadget himself when possible too. :thumb
Post by: Gadget on September 20, 2015, 07:35:38 PM
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Post by: West Aussie Glen on September 20, 2015, 09:07:12 PM
Theresa and I are sitting in our motel room in Hay finding it hard to comprehend the end to your day.
Are thoughts are with you.
Post by: tj189 on September 20, 2015, 09:28:02 PM
Glad to hear you are not as damaged as your bike, hope you have a speedy recovery, if you need anything give us a yell, take it easy mate
Post by: Gadget on September 20, 2015, 09:32:09 PM
I did it for the glamor ware.
Post by: richo on September 20, 2015, 09:38:29 PM
Post by: Abe on September 20, 2015, 09:38:46 PM
Post by: Brock on September 20, 2015, 09:43:18 PM
Get well soon.
Post by: Abe on September 20, 2015, 09:44:55 PM
You dont quite carry off the " Off The Shoulder" look...Brock, this is the East Coast, standards are lower :rofl
Get well soon.
Post by: Wild Rose on September 20, 2015, 09:55:31 PM
Post by: Sabie on September 20, 2015, 10:02:36 PM
Gary, how tragic and I feel sad for the loss of your beautiful blue.
Speedy recovery mate, as you've had many offers of support please add mine to the list if there's anything I can do to help let me know.
([url]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/1350abc77aa381eb2dbc825b5b484711.jpg[/url])
I did it for the glamor ware.
Post by: Grumpy on September 20, 2015, 10:04:32 PM
Hope you have a speedy recovery. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Post by: ST.George on September 20, 2015, 10:35:43 PM
Wyvern says he thinks your blue-tongued lizard bike is a close relation to dragons and is sure that a reincarnated STeed will appear soon after you are fit to ride again.
Swift recovery mate. :thumb
Post by: Wombattle on September 21, 2015, 06:32:02 AM
Post by: Tipsy on September 21, 2015, 07:20:38 AM
But least your still here and in one piece mate.
Tipsy ,Turvey
Post by: Pocket STocker on September 21, 2015, 09:23:58 AM
Pockey ;-*
Post by: Pete on September 21, 2015, 10:02:52 AM
Post by: DavidP on September 21, 2015, 11:07:11 AM
Really not nice coming off, hope I never have that experience on the ST13... rf900 was bad enough and it as 100kg lighter.
I hope you have a speedy recovery and hope to see you at a QLD RTE once you have recovered.... good excuse to get another st13 and start modding it :runyay
Glad it was only a broken hand!
Post by: alans1100 on September 21, 2015, 11:33:34 AM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 21, 2015, 11:34:45 AM
Post by: Streak on September 21, 2015, 05:12:15 PM
i must say gadget, you look as sexy as i do in a hospital bed, ignore the rest of them!
Post by: cooman on September 21, 2015, 07:42:24 PM
Sorry to hear about your mishap mate,
Hope you have a speedy recovery,
And get back on the road as soon as poss,
thinking of you and Dezohn
:beer
From Una and Jack
:bl11
Post by: Gadget on September 21, 2015, 08:07:43 PM
Post by: STroppy on September 21, 2015, 08:10:57 PM
Post by: Sabie on September 21, 2015, 08:15:29 PM
Thanks everyone for all you've done and very generous offers.
Post by: ST2UP on September 21, 2015, 09:10:48 PM
More later....heading back up the hill to home 👍
Post by: Biggles on September 21, 2015, 09:45:01 PM
Sorry your odyssey ended this way. Every rider's nightmare- a car turning in front of you!
Trust the docs in TW are up for a top refurb of the hand. :thumbs
Post by: JuST Peter on September 21, 2015, 10:49:16 PM
Peter
Post by: ST2UP on September 21, 2015, 11:13:18 PM
There is a plan A and B for Gadget to get home ;-*
Post by: Biggles on September 21, 2015, 11:23:52 PM
There is a plan A and B for Gadget to get home ;-*
Is there a Plan C that says I get to drive the Transformer down to Tamworth to get him? Or is that Plan B?
Or would he prefer a pillion ride home on Ruby? :grin
Post by: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 10:15:21 AM
Post by: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 10:17:28 AM
The bike looks like this.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/21/6a81ae0a0a454d10945bcc03ac4d76ee.jpg)
Post by: WendyL on September 22, 2015, 10:22:29 AM
Wow!!!! You're bloody lucky to have come out of that one alive Gadget!
Glad to hear you're up and moving, and yes, take the Endone first......
Post by: Wild Rose on September 22, 2015, 10:42:14 AM
:eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek
Wow!!!! You're bloody lucky to have come out of that one alive Gadget!
Glad to hear you're up and moving, and yes, take the Endone first......
You are so lucky, that is a mess
It may need a bit more than a cut and polish
But you are all right that's the main thing :hatwave
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 22, 2015, 11:37:35 AM
Pic of bike is painful, considering the pristine condition on Saturday. All the best mate, wishing you a fast recovery.
Post by: Sabie on September 22, 2015, 12:05:51 PM
The bike looks like this.
([url]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/21/6a81ae0a0a454d10945bcc03ac4d76ee.jpg[/url])
holy cow ... looking at your once beautiful blue ... we are lucky to still have you with us Gary ....
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on September 22, 2015, 12:19:33 PM
The bike looks like this.
([url]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/21/6a81ae0a0a454d10945bcc03ac4d76ee.jpg[/url])
And to think you only put the last farkle on it saturday morning :'(
All things considered you are very lucky :thumb
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 22, 2015, 12:22:01 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 12:24:03 PM
Post by: Marcus on September 22, 2015, 12:44:56 PM
([url]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/21/6a81ae0a0a454d10945bcc03ac4d76ee.jpg[/url])
I'm going to take a stab at this and say it'll be a rite-off.
psst... I know of a white 1300 in Toowoomba going cheap :p
Post by: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 12:45:52 PM
Post by: Sabie on September 22, 2015, 03:23:46 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 04:19:07 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/21/6a391dd327ca1fda33ef1b0ddfbc86b6.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/21/54874936c45db0ce4b152b6466537703.jpg)
Post by: WendyL on September 22, 2015, 04:23:13 PM
Get well soon :Blow
Post by: Shiney on September 22, 2015, 04:35:20 PM
It's awesome to see your recovering well enough to be heading home :thumbsup
I'll come around for a visit when you are felling up for it :thumbs
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 22, 2015, 04:40:29 PM
Post by: StinkyPete on September 22, 2015, 04:46:16 PM
Pete ( and Chris :KissBlow )
Post by: Brock on September 22, 2015, 05:03:19 PM
Post by: Biggles on September 22, 2015, 05:19:31 PM
In any case, to walk away from that wreck is pretty amazing. Almost enough to get you believing in Providence. :grin
Post by: WendyL on September 22, 2015, 05:20:12 PM
By the look of the crutches in the background you're got more than a mashed hand.Fractured pelvis to go with the mashed hand....
In any case, to walk away from that wreck is pretty amazing. Almost enough to get you believing in Providence. :grin
Post by: Sabie on September 22, 2015, 06:07:26 PM
Just before I finished work I did see a pelvis wrap/sling come through for extraction for a rescue.
Anywho, when your up to it Gadget, I'll pop on down and see how you're going only an hour from Bli Bli, I'll bring the red terror down (MGB)
Post by: richo on September 22, 2015, 06:10:19 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 06:13:57 PM
Post by: Marcus on September 22, 2015, 06:21:06 PM
Post by: gaz on September 22, 2015, 06:44:03 PM
but glad you are r OK :butt
Post by: Totgas on September 22, 2015, 06:51:08 PM
What a shame that your ride ended up like this after such a great start and the service in Canberra. Hope all my old staff at TBH looked after you. All the best for a speedy recovery and a healthy insurance payout.
Adrian.
Post by: NavGirl20 on September 22, 2015, 09:05:49 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 09:43:07 PM
Post by: Marcus on September 22, 2015, 09:43:48 PM
Sent from Tapatalk
Post by: richo on September 22, 2015, 10:10:33 PM
Post by: Sabie on September 22, 2015, 10:26:16 PM
Rest up, heal both body and spirit.............
Post by: Wild Rose on September 22, 2015, 11:24:55 PM
Arrived home late this evening with wonderful assistance from QANTAS staff and family and friends.
Great to see you are home Gary :like
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 23, 2015, 05:29:32 AM
Post by: ppopeye on September 23, 2015, 07:16:15 AM
Post by: Skip on September 23, 2015, 07:48:40 AM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 23, 2015, 05:19:20 PM
Post by: denis on September 23, 2015, 07:52:39 PM
Post by: Sean on September 23, 2015, 08:48:31 PM
https://www.facebook.com/Wall-to-Wall-Ride-for-Remembrance-220459004716239/timeline/ (https://www.facebook.com/Wall-to-Wall-Ride-for-Remembrance-220459004716239/timeline/)
Post by: Brock on September 23, 2015, 09:00:34 PM
Post by: Sean on September 23, 2015, 09:04:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0SPaQxqtF4A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0SPaQxqtF4A)
Post by: Gadget on September 23, 2015, 09:08:56 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SPaQxqtF4A&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SPaQxqtF4A&feature=youtu.be)
Post by: Gadget on September 23, 2015, 09:11:02 PM
Video appeared on Facebook of the Wall to Wall ride through the heart of Canberra. Check for Gary at about the 1:30 mark. He's the one on the left of the video. Hopefully this is a better memory for him.
https://www.facebook.com/Wall-to-Wall-Ride-for-Remembrance-220459004716239/timeline/ (https://www.facebook.com/Wall-to-Wall-Ride-for-Remembrance-220459004716239/timeline/)
Thanks mate. Nice to have good memories of such a beautiful bike.
Post by: Joso on September 23, 2015, 10:13:45 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 23, 2015, 10:59:55 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 24, 2015, 04:44:43 AM
([url]http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y352/kjm47/Animation1_zpsrdcd9gva.gif[/url])
And that is Sean on the ST1300 in front of me. ++
Post by: Sean on September 24, 2015, 04:02:33 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 24, 2015, 04:30:07 PM
In the same video closely look at the black bike at 0:37. It is a covert bike from Queensland. It includes a few extras not from the factory, including lights and siren. Now you can say that you have been warned!!!! :lawThis one
https://vimeo.com/140277339 (https://vimeo.com/140277339)
Post by: Biggles on September 25, 2015, 01:35:26 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 27, 2015, 09:54:17 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 28, 2015, 07:14:51 AM
In prepared it is going to hurt more when he has finished.
Post by: Sabie on September 28, 2015, 09:35:31 AM
Post by: Shiney on September 28, 2015, 02:13:04 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 28, 2015, 02:23:29 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 28, 2015, 02:45:35 PM
All good mate, keep us up to date with progress... we worry about you, ya know? :thumbsThanks Kev.
Post by: Gadget on September 28, 2015, 06:25:16 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 28, 2015, 06:35:46 PM
Always wanted to know a 6 million dollar man ..... are they going bionic???? you could go Bionic while you have the chance...... do do do do ..... :runyayLOL!
Just boring titanium.
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on September 28, 2015, 06:38:49 PM
Always wanted to know a 6 million dollar man ..... are they going bionic???? you could go Bionic while you have the chance...... do do do do ..... :runyay
Making the dadadada dadadada dadadada noises yourself would get a bit tiring.......but it would never get old :wink1
Post by: Diesel on September 28, 2015, 07:35:03 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/28/a9a1a7e4f7bcb287993f103491628581.jpg)
Cheers, Diesel
Post by: Sabie on September 28, 2015, 07:51:41 PM
Post by: Sabie on September 28, 2015, 07:52:56 PM
Post by: Sabie on September 28, 2015, 07:57:18 PM
Always wanted to know a 6 million dollar man ..... are they going bionic???? you could go Bionic while you have the chance...... do do do do ..... :runyay
Making the dadadada dadadada dadadada noises yourself would get a bit tiring.......but it would never get old :wink1
Post by: Sabie on September 28, 2015, 07:58:45 PM
Here mate... thought I'd go out in sympathy with you...
([url]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/28/a9a1a7e4f7bcb287993f103491628581.jpg[/url])
Cheers, Diesel
Post by: Brock on September 28, 2015, 08:11:59 PM
Post by: ppopeye on September 28, 2015, 08:12:49 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 28, 2015, 11:42:37 PM
I expect to see that plate screwed to your hand DieselTo the 5th Metacarpal to be precise. :grin
Post by: Gadget on September 28, 2015, 11:43:38 PM
Someone deleted my post for some UNKNOWN reason.....I noticed that. I hope it wasn't something I did in trying to quote it.
Post by: DavidP on September 29, 2015, 08:53:36 AM
The length you go to to get new Gadget's ... that is dedication :-++
Post by: Sabie on September 29, 2015, 09:57:41 AM
I expect to see that plate screwed to your hand DieselTo the 5th Metacarpal to be precise. :grin
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 29, 2015, 10:00:57 AM
(http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y352/kjm47/download_zpszxfcpmk6.jpg)
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on September 29, 2015, 10:36:07 AM
Post by: Brock on September 29, 2015, 05:56:39 PM
Quote
omeone deleted my post for some UNKNOWN reason.....
I dont know what happened there Sabie, it wasnt me though. Maybe the system had a hiccup..
Post by: Gadget on September 29, 2015, 11:27:56 PM
Post by: Gadget on September 29, 2015, 11:28:25 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 30, 2015, 01:27:51 AM
Post by: Shiney on September 30, 2015, 06:37:53 AM
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
Post by: richo on September 30, 2015, 06:57:04 AM
Post by: Gadget on September 30, 2015, 08:11:41 AM
Post by: Sabie on September 30, 2015, 09:01:25 AM
Glad all went well, let the healing begin..
Post by: Marcus on September 30, 2015, 09:47:50 AM
The hardware shouldn't trigger airport security.
There goes you side venture as a drug mule... don't have a valid excuse for setting of the security...
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on September 30, 2015, 10:02:17 AM
The hardware shouldn't trigger airport security.
There goes you side venture as a drug mule... don't have a valid excuse for setting of the security...
On the upside you could always use the empty unused balloons as therapy to make animals at kids parties.
It's all win-win.Happy kids,money in pocket while getting free rehab.
:crackup
Post by: Marcus on September 30, 2015, 10:13:28 AM
The hardware shouldn't trigger airport security.
There goes you side venture as a drug mule... don't have a valid excuse for setting of the security...
On the upside you could always use the empty unused balloons as therapy to make animals at kids parties.
It's all win-win.Happy kids,money in pocket while getting free rehab.
:crackup
You're a glass half-full kinda guy.. I like it.
I would have just tossed all those unused balloons away
Post by: Gadget on September 30, 2015, 10:01:35 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 30, 2015, 10:16:29 PM
Post by: Brock on September 30, 2015, 11:28:58 PM
OK, its in your hand. Hope the pain goes quickly, I was going to suggest hand exercises but thats not going to happen for a while.
I hope no-one else winds up in Hospital, or Diesel will see a conspiracy... o:)
Post by: Biggles on October 01, 2015, 08:49:49 AM
The long acting anesthetic is starting to wear off. But I have Targin and Endone to manage the pain.
Good to get the operation behind you so the real healing can begin.
While the pain-killers are great, they ruin your head clarity. Feeling like a zombie doesn't made reading or anything else much, very pleasant. It's lousy when you can't even enjoy the time of enforced inactivity.
Post by: Gadget on October 01, 2015, 08:54:35 AM
Post by: Marcus on October 01, 2015, 08:55:44 AM
It is even hard to watch movies as I keep falling asleep.
Don't fight it man... just sleep, at least your not in pain when you're asleep
Post by: Gadget on October 01, 2015, 08:56:50 AM
Post by: Marcus on October 01, 2015, 08:58:05 AM
Not fighting it at all. I just don't seem to do much else. :grin
I don't see a problem here
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 01, 2015, 09:05:46 AM
Post by: Diesel on October 01, 2015, 10:30:45 AM
I hope no-one else winds up in Hospital, or Diesel will see a conspiracy... o:)
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag42/dieselst1300/alien%20unintelligent%20life_zpskoeol11f.jpg)
http://www.ufosightingsdaily.com/2012/09/alien-saves-mans-life-in-china-car.html (http://www.ufosightingsdaily.com/2012/09/alien-saves-mans-life-in-china-car.html)
Post by: Sabie on October 01, 2015, 12:35:12 PM
I hope no-one else winds up in Hospital, or Diesel will see a conspiracy... o:)
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 01, 2015, 01:40:02 PM
Post by: Gadget on October 01, 2015, 07:40:10 PM
Still on the way home and will unpack it all and get some washing done tomorrow perhaps. Medication dependent.
Post by: Gadget on October 01, 2015, 08:57:10 PM
Post by: Bill Held on October 02, 2015, 06:08:28 AM
Standing together we do show that we care.
GOF54
Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk
Post by: Gadget on October 02, 2015, 09:56:59 AM
One of the over mirror mounts is broken (by the state of my left hand I'm guessing it's the left) and the mount for that driving light is also bent. Haven't tested them for function yet. I'm thinking of getting a SUV so might hang on to the lights for that. Don't know yet.
I have the left hand pannier liner/bag which Lionel gave me so that will be free to a good home.
A two piece Gear Sack tank bag Kev Murphy gave me, so that will also be free to a good home.
The Interphone F5MC is still attached to the helmet. $250 ono
Blue left pannier with more scratches (accident related), but a buff and paint should sort those out. $???
The Air Hawk I might keep in case I need it for return to work with my Pelvis fracture. My office chair isn't all that comfortable.
The air horn I might keep and fit to my car when I get it. :grin
I can't do post and packaging at this stage so pick up from my place at the moment.
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 02, 2015, 10:13:27 AM
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 02, 2015, 10:19:22 AM
Post by: Gadget on October 02, 2015, 10:21:42 AM
I reckon shiney will want the panniers.....if not i will take both & the top box too (i really do feel like a vulture)Don't feel like a vulture. I've no use for it any more and want to see someone get some use out of it.
What do you think the panniers and top box would be worth?
I feel bad that I didn't remender to take my old seat in for Dee to take back to Guyra for Honk. I don't like having a fuzzy head.
Post by: Biggles on October 02, 2015, 11:01:33 AM
I feel bad that I didn't remender to take my old seat in for Dee to take back to Guyra for Honk. I don't lie having a fuzzy head.
That's the effect I was alluding to. You've got to have the medication, but it would be nice to have a clear head with it.
Good to see you're functioning well despite it.
As a matter of interest, you mentioned using the Sena knob as a PTT.
How does it bluetooth to the CB? Is there a UHF radio bluetooth module, or was it through a Starcom?
Post by: Gadget on October 02, 2015, 11:06:29 AM
It then bluetooths to the helmet bluetooth unit. In my case the Interphone F5MC.
I'd recommend getting the PTT cable a it is so convenient to just use the thumb or finger on the left hand to activate the radio.
Post by: WendyL on October 02, 2015, 11:25:02 AM
I have the Sena SR10 minus the push to talk handle bar button. (PTT button is available as an optional extra from Sena or suppliers.) The big button on the face of the SR10 is also a PTT button. $200 ono
The Interphone F5MC is still attached to the helmet. $250 ono
I can't do post and packaging at this stage so pick up from my place at the moment.
I'm interested in the Sena and F5MC, not in any rush so more than happy to wait until you're able to pack and send, or may possibly pick up next time I'm in Brissy.
cheers
Wendy
Post by: Gadget on October 02, 2015, 11:26:13 AM
Post by: WendyL on October 02, 2015, 11:27:49 AM
It is yours WendyL. I'll put it aside for you.
Thanks Gary :thumbs
Post by: Sabie on October 02, 2015, 11:31:09 AM
SINK = Single Income No Kids
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 02, 2015, 11:36:03 AM
Charge that hyena vulture type creature double Gadget (he's a SINK anyway) he can afford it.
SINK = Single Income No Kids
Jealously will get you nowhere Sabie :spank
I have offered Shiney any/all of the bits and he will be taking the Top Box so it just goes to show that vultures can share ;-*
Post by: Sabie on October 02, 2015, 11:51:36 AM
Charge that hyena vulture type creature double Gadget (he's a SINK anyway) he can afford it.
SINK = Single Income No Kids
Jealously will get you nowhere Sabie :spank
I have offered Shiney any/all of the bits and he will be taking the Top Box so it just goes to show that vultures can share ;-*
Psst......I don't need anything, my blue is perfect..
Post by: Gadget on October 02, 2015, 12:12:26 PM
The two panniers and antenna bar & LEDs :like
The Sena & Interphone :like
Shiney has dibs on the top box.
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 02, 2015, 12:12:53 PM
I am taking the panniers as insurance for the forthcoming storm season.
Work cops regular hail storms so it's a case of to be sure to be sure.
I'd prefer to think of myself more as a GULCH than a SINK :beer
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/greeneyedmonster1/tumblr_lm6otlLr9y1qiu10wo1_500.png~original)
Post by: Sabie on October 02, 2015, 03:39:12 PM
"deep V-shaped valley formed by erosion. It may contain a small stream or dry creek bed and is usually larger in size than a gully. Sudden intense rainfall upstream may produce flash floods in the bed of the gulch."
Your bike is always perfect Sabie.
I am taking the panniers as insurance for the forthcoming storm season.
Work cops regular hail storms so it's a case of to be sure to be sure.
I'd prefer to think of myself more as a GULCH than a SINK :beer
([url]http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/greeneyedmonster1/tumblr_lm6otlLr9y1qiu10wo1_500.png~original[/url])
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on October 02, 2015, 11:59:04 PM
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 03, 2015, 12:55:43 AM
You mean you're a;
"deep V-shaped valley formed by erosion. It may contain a small stream or dry creek bed and is usually larger in size than a gully. Sudden intense rainfall upstream may produce flash floods in the bed of the gulch."Your bike is always perfect Sabie.
I am taking the panniers as insurance for the forthcoming storm season.
Work cops regular hail storms so it's a case of to be sure to be sure.
I'd prefer to think of myself more as a GULCH than a SINK :beer
([url]http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/greeneyedmonster1/tumblr_lm6otlLr9y1qiu10wo1_500.png~original[/url])
The colloquial term for a old timey western alco.
You wouldn't pour booze down a SINK now would you ......
Post by: Sabie on October 03, 2015, 08:18:54 AM
Post by: Gadget on October 03, 2015, 11:20:53 AM
Onesie will buy the seat
Sold to Onesie. Do you want to collect it or wait until I'm able to freight it? Perhaps`OzSTOC couriers.
Post by: Skip on October 03, 2015, 03:43:43 PM
Post by: Gadget on October 03, 2015, 04:10:48 PM
Do you have the OEM seat lying around Garry?
The OEM eat is spoken for. I owe it to Honk for putting his on mine to retrieve the corbin.
Cheers,
Gary
Post by: Skip on October 03, 2015, 04:15:22 PM
Do you have the OEM seat lying around Garry?
The OEM eat is spoken for. I owe it to Honk for putting his on mine to retrieve the corbin.
No worries. Cheers.
Cheers,
Gary
Post by: Gadget on October 04, 2015, 12:58:07 PM
This light still works?
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/03/4f771f2009c43d0c9ad35682e476c1ed.jpg)
Post by: Shiney on October 04, 2015, 08:04:40 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 04, 2015, 08:35:25 PM
Post by: Gadget on October 05, 2015, 12:34:30 AM
Gear Sack Tank bag
Left hand ST1300 pannier liner bag.
Post by: tding on October 05, 2015, 05:12:56 AM
Post by: Gadget on October 05, 2015, 06:24:20 AM
So I have left to give away:It's yours. Pick up from my place next time you are in Brissy.
Gear Sack Tank bag
Left hand ST1300 pannier liner bag.
Post by: Gadget on October 07, 2015, 10:45:44 PM
My GP has made a small change to my pain meds, giving my a 10 mg Targin for night time and a 5 mg Targin for day time with Endone to stomp on any residual pain if needed.
He also ordered an xray on my left shin bone and my right ankle as both are still quite painful 2.5 weeks after the accident. I suspect a hairline fracture in the tibia and I have no idea why the right ankle is so sore. Some times it is sharper pain than the pelvis pain and stops me in my tracks.
Tomorrow the plaster comes off and the Hand Physio specialist starts her "torture" as Dezohn calls it. Dezohn has warned me to take Endone before the Physio starts because it is extremely painful getting the Knuckles moving again. I think I'll also take some with me for afterwards.
I've started looking at cars (well SUVs) and thought I'd narrowed it down to the VW Tiguan 130 kw Turbo Diesel, only to have VW announce last Sunday that they are temporarily halting sales of new 1.6 and 2.0 litre diesels until the emissions issue is sorted, which of course, includes theTiguan. This leaves me with the more expensive 155 kw R-series petrol Tiguan or after some looking around on the web, the even more expensive Ford Kuga Titanium 2.0 litre Turbo Diesel. I hate to say it but the Ford looks better value for the money. Although Dezohn tells me it is outside of budget.
Tomorrow I'm going to look at a Passat Alltrack and possibly the Tiguan R-series. Might even consider the Golf GTI.
I now have a CTP claim number so the medical bills so far should soon be recoverable and future bills will be sent direct to NSW Suncorp CTP.
This morning I spoke to the Principal of Kerin Lawyers at my place and things are looking more promising. I was concerned for ongoing medical expenses as these injuries could plague me layer on. He thinks a letter from him may get Swann to cover the helmet as well.
On Saturday I get the stitches out of my left ring finger and find out what he did to it.
Now, I'm going to try to get a good night's sleep. I haven't had one in weeks and it is exhausting.
Post by: Shiney on October 07, 2015, 11:05:50 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on October 08, 2015, 03:22:30 PM
Significance unknown. Its on the south side of the highway near the wind farm, between Codrington and Yambuk, Victoria
(http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y352/kjm47/Image1_zpsnbkrempd.jpg)
Post by: Gadget on October 08, 2015, 05:59:42 PM
My sexy new splints!
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Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 08, 2015, 06:02:38 PM
Post by: Sabie on October 08, 2015, 06:19:54 PM
Looks very pretty and a little nautical in the Blue and White, kinda like a British milk jug. don't you think?
http://www.maisonbrocante.co.uk/shop/vintage-cornishware-rustic-jug/ (http://www.maisonbrocante.co.uk/shop/vintage-cornishware-rustic-jug/)
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 08, 2015, 06:30:48 PM
Oh well,no point crying over the milk gary would have spilled trying to use it with his bung hand :fp
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/greeneyedmonster1/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/Screenshot_2015-10-08-18-24-09.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/greeneyedmonster1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/Screenshot_2015-10-08-18-24-09.jpg.html)
Post by: Shiney on October 08, 2015, 08:19:38 PM
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Post by: Gadget on October 09, 2015, 09:28:09 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 09, 2015, 09:42:55 PM
Post by: Gadget on October 09, 2015, 10:14:26 PM
Post by: Sabie on October 10, 2015, 01:27:32 PM
Post by: Gadget on October 10, 2015, 04:07:11 PM
Post by: Shiney on October 10, 2015, 09:59:21 PM
Looks good :thumbsup
Post by: tding on October 11, 2015, 06:52:29 AM
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Post by: richo on October 11, 2015, 07:58:02 AM
Post by: West Aussie Glen on October 11, 2015, 08:03:45 AM
([url]http://volkswagenaustralia.com.au/GolfAlltrack/Content/images/slide1.jpg[/url])
Looks good :thumbsup
Looks very nice Gary
Post by: Gadget on October 11, 2015, 09:55:41 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/10/af4720d82fe656e80d1623d3616fae1c.jpg)
And one of the options.
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:grin
Post by: Gadget on October 14, 2015, 09:47:53 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/14/a22feb846e1c3b642b75998462ed86e5.jpg)
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I'm now walking using a walking stick.
Post by: richo on October 14, 2015, 09:52:14 PM
Post by: Gadget on October 14, 2015, 10:30:28 PM
And I had more than a Grand per year of enjoyment.
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2015, 11:14:51 PM
Post by: Shiney on October 15, 2015, 01:24:12 AM
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Post by: StinkyPete on October 15, 2015, 07:58:58 AM
Post by: Sabie on October 18, 2015, 08:54:39 PM
Post by: Shiney on October 18, 2015, 09:03:08 PM
[url]http://www.manheim.com.au/recreation/4575525/2005-honda-st1300a-motorcycle?referringPage=SearchResults[/url] ([url]http://www.manheim.com.au/recreation/4575525/2005-honda-st1300a-motorcycle?referringPage=SearchResults[/url])
Good find mate :thumbsup
Post by: Gadget on October 18, 2015, 11:50:00 PM
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 19, 2015, 12:50:31 AM
Post by: Gadget on October 19, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
Thanks for the photo IanB. Made my day. ++
P.S. Diesel in the background.
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Post by: Gadget on October 23, 2015, 02:29:41 PM
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Post by: Sabie on October 23, 2015, 07:59:39 PM
Post by: Gadget on October 24, 2015, 09:23:03 AM
Post by: StinkyPete on October 24, 2015, 09:31:07 AM
The plate finally made it home.
Nice work Gadget. That's a beaut memento. :thumb
Post by: Gadget on October 31, 2015, 03:37:14 PM
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(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/30/027016039ae3d5289fc1c03d1bc808ab.jpg)
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Post by: richo on October 31, 2015, 03:39:16 PM
Post by: ppopeye on October 31, 2015, 05:23:17 PM
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Post by: Shiney on November 01, 2015, 09:35:22 PM
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Post by: Crocman on November 02, 2015, 06:50:04 AM
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 02, 2015, 07:09:18 AM
Nice set of wheels mate. Reliable too!
Post by: Gadget on November 02, 2015, 07:13:26 AM
That strange red farkle on the bonnet will have to go, Gary... it's just too much 'in yer face' :grinLOL!
Nice set of wheels mate. Reliable too!
Thanks, I'm loving it. Found out Saturday night, the Bi-Xenon headlights turn left and right, corresponding to steering wheel input.
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 02, 2015, 07:49:59 AM
Post by: Gadget on December 08, 2015, 11:28:35 AM
I'm still slowly recovering from my motorcycle accident on the 20th September 2015.
My Pelvis has healed to the point where it rarely hurts to walk. Steep slopes have to be zig-zagged. Sitting for too long can still be uncomfortable. Long staircases present a problem too.
During hand physio they have been measuring my grip strength. My right hand has been recording 45 to 47 kgf (kilograms force). The first measurement on my left hand in late October was 12.6 kgf. Two weeks later it recorded 18.6 kgf. A fortnight later, after much exercise, it disappointingly recorded only 18.4 kgf. This was infuriating. However, I persisted and last Tuesday I managed 20.4 kgf. Every morning the hand is stiff and painful and I can make a fist but not without significant discomfort. Occasionally my ring finger goes a funny colour when I make a fist, especially first thing in the morning.
The MRI on my right ankle revealed damage to 2 lateral ligaments in the ankle, damage to the achilles tendon, and bruising to 2 of the major bones in the ankle joint. The two bones are the leg bone which takes the weight and the corresponding bone in the ankle. I have been receiving ultrasound and heat treatment twice a week. I can now walk fairly normally on flat surfaces most of the time. Some steps and turns can still stop me in my tracks from time to time.
My left shin was bruised on the bone. It is still sore at the bruise site, however the bruise which streamed from the site and down my leg has disappeared.
I've been back at work part time for the last 3 weeks. 4 hrs/day for first two weeks and 6 hrs/day last week. I've got 6 hrs/day this week from Monday and then back to full time next week for a week before a compulsory 2 week Stand-down.
I am still recovering and I am pleased for that. I can't help being impatient though. It could have been worse.
Post by: Wild Rose on December 08, 2015, 11:56:50 AM
Post by: Shiney on December 08, 2015, 12:02:56 PM
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Post by: Gadget on August 26, 2018, 09:17:32 AM
I still have pain in my right ankle which pulls me up short when walking or turning. From my left hip to knee still has a bruised bruised feeling. My left hand mostly works well with the occasional loss of grip and it gets stiff when it gets cold.
Anyway, on Thursday we finally reached an in principal agreement with Suncorp Insurance on compensation for my accident on 20th Sep 2015.
My medical bills costs were over $25.4k which Suncorp had already paid. There's also over $1.5k of Medicare bills to be repaid. Suncorp started with an offer of $5k!!!, meaning we would owe them money. So we started $123+k. After a lot of ping pong phone calls (over an hour and a half), we met somewhere in the middle.
It will have to do, because that's as much as I could get.
It could have been a lot larger if the accident hadn't been in NSW, where they've got a limit of $50k for total and permanent disability. So everything below TPD gets much less in court.
Still waiting on the paperwork and it can take up to a month before the money hours the bank account. The money will go towards the mortgage for now.
Kerin Lawyers in Brisbane were really good through the whole process and looked after me very well.
Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Wild Rose on August 26, 2018, 09:42:53 AM
But I'm pleased you are getting a pay out through Suncorp
But I bet you wished it never happened and you still had your ST
Post by: Gadget on August 26, 2018, 10:16:47 AM
Yes, I'd much rather not being in constant pain, not need the money, and still enjoying my ST.
I'm very grateful to be alive and for the enduring friendships the to which my ST led me.
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Post by: Shiney on August 27, 2018, 08:58:58 PM
Post by: Gadget on August 31, 2018, 08:25:41 PM
Because I owe Medicare about $1,400, (last item was bullied in mid 2016) Medicare gets $6,000 and they'll refund me the difference when they're ready. :fp
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Post by: Jdbiker on August 31, 2018, 08:30:48 PM
Post by: Kev Murphy on August 31, 2018, 08:35:01 PM
Damn, Jd ... that idea could work! :thumb :grin
Post by: Gadget on August 31, 2018, 08:43:36 PM
Could go towards a deposit on the SpyderLol.
The accountant (SWMBO) says after we've paid off next years Japan holiday = at least another 24 months.
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Post by: Shiney on September 02, 2018, 07:30:34 AM
Could go towards a deposit on the SpyderLol.
The accountant (SWMBO) says after we've paid off next years Japan holiday = at least another 24 months.
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Now that sounds positive :thumbsup
Post by: Bodø on September 02, 2018, 07:33:37 AM
Post by: Gadget on September 02, 2018, 07:35:37 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on September 02, 2018, 07:50:13 PM
I had to google SWMBO
:p