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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #175 on: September 20, 2015, 12:46:20 PM »
OzSTOC Team is on the case.

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.

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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #176 on: September 20, 2015, 12:49:09 PM »
Earliest reports are that Gadget may have a had a car turn in front of him and has collided with it.


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.
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #177 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!
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #178 on: September 20, 2015, 03:49:46 PM »
Hi Gary I hope you are on the mend soon.  Just got back into Adelaide and saw the posts.  Not the ideal way to finish your trip.   There are better ways to find that missing 13 ml socket!     Steve. (Richo)
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #179 on: September 20, 2015, 04:11:54 PM »
Spoke with Gary's wife this afternoon. Anyone who contacts him should tell him to ring home. NOW. His mobile rings out.

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.

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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #180 on: September 20, 2015, 04:20:54 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.


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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #181 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.
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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.
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #182 on: September 20, 2015, 05:01:15 PM »
I was xray for hours
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #183 on: September 20, 2015, 05:02:06 PM »
Speedy recovery Gadget. Hope you are ok. Not the best way to end a trip.


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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #184 on: September 20, 2015, 05:45:55 PM »
Saddened to hear that your ride ended up like this after such a great get-together. All the best for a speedy recovery
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #185 on: September 20, 2015, 05:50:36 PM »
Rex and Debbie, it was wonderful to meet you, and have you at join us at Balranald. :thumb
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #186 on: September 20, 2015, 06:38:10 PM »
Wishing you a fast recovery, Gary... sorry to hear that your trip had to finish this way.
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #187 on: September 20, 2015, 06:52:13 PM »
Glad it wasn't worse mate hope you have a speedy recovery


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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #188 on: September 20, 2015, 07:03:01 PM »
Hi Gadget, sorry to hear about the accident mate :eek
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.

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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #189 on: September 20, 2015, 07:08:00 PM »
Just became aware of this via dezohns post on FB.
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.

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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #190 on: September 20, 2015, 07:30:38 PM »
Gary musn't have been getting enough readers of his thread an decided to spice it up a little - eh mate?     :eek


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
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory)
« Reply #191 on: September 20, 2015, 07:35:38 PM »
Not moving tonight, 1st thing on the morning.
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + Ambulance Ride
« Reply #192 on: September 20, 2015, 08:47:06 PM »
I hope you have a speedy recovery Gary  :thumb
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + Ambulance Ride
« Reply #193 on: September 20, 2015, 09:07:12 PM »
Gary,
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + Ambulance Ride
« Reply #194 on: September 20, 2015, 09:28:02 PM »
Gary.....what have you done.....didn't you see the boat?....boat?......what boat?????       (From an RACQ ad)

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
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + Ambulance Ride
« Reply #195 on: September 20, 2015, 09:32:09 PM »


I did it for the glamor ware.
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + Ambulance Ride
« Reply #196 on: September 20, 2015, 09:38:29 PM »
Not sure how well your new fashions will go when your back on two  wheels,  a bit to drafty at the back for my liking and you would scare the hell out of any one following if you stand up on the pegs.   Seriously though it is good to see you are in one piece.   
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + Ambulance Ride
« Reply #197 on: September 20, 2015, 09:38:46 PM »
Recover soon big fella  :thumb, plus I love the blue off the shoulder number your wearing in bed  :crackup :rofl
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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + Ambulance Ride
« Reply #198 on: September 20, 2015, 09:43:18 PM »
You dont quite carry off the " Off The Shoulder" look...

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Re: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + Ambulance Ride
« Reply #199 on: September 20, 2015, 09:44:55 PM »
You dont quite carry off the " Off The Shoulder" look...

Get well soon.
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