(ah man, just when you were fit enough to climb with me) I'm just thankful it wasn't anymore serious than it was. Will miss you friend.
On Aug 1, 7:08 am, Gary Rohlke <[email protected]> wrote: > Derek, > > Sorry to hear about the fall. It must have happened after I turned > off from the group. > > I think the mischievous Leprechauns got you. Those little rascals > will sneak up on you when you least expect it. Please heal quickly. > Have a few Guinness for their therapeutic properties and overall > attitude enhancement. Hope to see you soon. > > Gary > > On Jul 31, 4:19 pm, "Derek Bateson" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Guys, > > > First of all I hope I did not cause too much consternation and delay on the > > ride. I believe it was Kyle who went over the top of me and I sincerely > > hope you are OK and anyone else involved.? Please let me know. > > > No one else was involved somehow I lost it on a straight bit of road, just > > cruising along - pretty dumb. I was riding right hand only as I was putting > > some paper wrapper into my back pocket and the next thing my steering > > snapped left I snapped it back right and the rest is history ! > > > Well all I can say is : Don't fall off your bike because it hurts. !! I > > hit so hard on my left shoulder I managed a lateral break of the clavicle, > > it overlaps by about 1 " , I will see a specialist on Wed morning to > > discuss it further. The Physician's assistant told me that surgery would be > > the way to go for a much speedier recovery but maybe not essential. The > > problem is that it may not heal properly and after many weeks surgery would > > be necessary anyway. It may also cause a large bump to develop boney type > > growth and that would not be good for my perfect physique !! right girls ? > > > I am home and doing very well, in high spirits, just somewhat > > uncomfortable. It could be 6 weeks or more before I get back on the bike > > which completely sucks Therefore , for speed I am leaning towards surgery > > at this stage. > > > There is no need for flowers or fruit at this stage, let's leave that until > > later !! > > > I was really enjoying my ride and looking forward to an Irish attack on the > > group, oh well another time. Will keep you updated and thanks for all the > > support from all of you on and off the bike Lots of thanks to as always, > > The " Doc" also Andy who rode back with me and Ken who collected me from > > the store. > > > Take care on the roads The Paddy.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
