New Zealand - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

[davetapson]

Told ya you should come on down to Whakatown. Lekker in the wop wops.

You'll get no argument on that from me...

[patham]

On the good, bad and ugly theme, the bad thing about being on the upside-down part of the world is that gravity sucks just as hard here as anywhere else.

 

OTB'ed last Saturday on a drop-off in a local park (constructed by the local feral dirt-jumper and enduro-bro teen wolfpack). Did a right proper job of it, 4 compression fractures of the upper vertebrae, 3 chipped teeth, 2 broken ribs and a partridge in a pear tree. Helmet pics in the other current thread.

 

4 days in hospital, nice individual room in the nearest private hospital. And now back in lockdown mode as in working from home again for the next 6 weeks or so. The Docs do want me to work to the best of my tolerance to speed up the healing process, but recommend lots of position changes, small breaks, stretches etc, which don't work so well in the office environment.

 

In a few weeks it will be time to think about what I need to do to fix up the bike, my new XTR shifter has  shattered, dropper no longer works and I don't yet have the strength to muck around with the RD which is in a weird position entangled with a dropped chain. Fun, fun, fun.

[RossW]

On the good, bad and ugly theme, the bad thing about being on the upside-down part of the world is that gravity sucks just as hard here as anywhere else.

 

OTB'ed last Saturday on a drop-off in a local park (constructed by the local feral dirt-jumper and enduro-bro teen wolfpack). Did a right proper job of it, 4 compression fractures of the upper vertebrae, 3 chipped teeth, 2 broken ribs and a partridge in a pear tree. Helmet pics in the other current thread.

 

4 days in hospital, nice individual room in the nearest private hospital. And now back in lockdown mode as in working from home again for the next 6 weeks or so. The Docs do want me to work to the best of my tolerance to speed up the healing process, but recommend lots of position changes, small breaks, stretches etc, which don't work so well in the office environment.

 

In a few weeks it will be time to think about what I need to do to fix up the bike, my new XTR shifter has shattered, dropper no longer works and I don't yet have the strength to muck around with the RD which is in a weird position entangled with a dropped chain. Fun, fun, fun.

Sounds bad and the pics of the helmet look bad.

 

I’ve had too many friends in the last year have falls involving back injuries. One is partially paralysed as a result and two others are looking at a minimum of 12 weeks off the bike before being allowed to start on an indoor bike. I hope you have a speedy and full recovery.

[patham]

Sounds bad and the pics of the helmet look bad.

 

I’ve had too many friends in the last year have falls involving back injuries. One is partially paralysed as a result and two others are looking at a minimum of 12 weeks off the bike before being allowed to start on an indoor bike. I hope you have a speedy and full recovery.

 

Thanks RossW. For most of the first day I was under neck and spine precautions, dropped the next day to spine precautions only, dropped fully after X-rays confirmed the fractures were stable. Nothing like being trussed up unable to move to make you appreciate what you do have.

 

Will be doing more CT scans in 2 weeks and follow up visits, but I am guessing to most likely to be off for 8 weeks, and start off gradually.

 

On the plus side, after having my vitals checked every hour I now know I have great blood pressure stats and a resting heart rate that is phenomenally low given that I am no pro-athlete! 

[mazambaan]

Thanks RossW. For most of the first day I was under neck and spine precautions, dropped the next day to spine precautions only, dropped fully after X-rays confirmed the fractures were stable. Nothing like being trussed up unable to move to make you appreciate what you do have.

 

Will be doing more CT scans in 2 weeks and follow up visits, but I am guessing to most likely to be off for 8 weeks, and start off gradually.

 

On the plus side, after having my vitals checked every hour I now know I have great blood pressure stats and a resting heart rate that is phenomenally low given that I am no pro-athlete! 

I crushed a few vertebrae in an accident around 40 years ago and the doc told me I'd never ride a dirt bike again. Well I rode in my body cast; stupid I know.  Bottom line though he also gave me a set of exercises I still - mainly stretching. Since then I rode enduros and dirt bikes, hiked with a backpack and MTB aplenty. Some pain and panic at first but very little trouble since then; still exercise and Pilates, watch my weight.

 

You'll be good!!

[DJR]

On the good, bad and ugly theme, the bad thing about being on the upside-down part of the world is that gravity sucks just as hard here as anywhere else.

 

OTB'ed last Saturday on a drop-off in a local park (constructed by the local feral dirt-jumper and enduro-bro teen wolfpack). Did a right proper job of it, 4 compression fractures of the upper vertebrae, 3 chipped teeth, 2 broken ribs and a partridge in a pear tree. Helmet pics in the other current thread.

 

4 days in hospital, nice individual room in the nearest private hospital. And now back in lockdown mode as in working from home again for the next 6 weeks or so. The Docs do want me to work to the best of my tolerance to speed up the healing process, but recommend lots of position changes, small breaks, stretches etc, which don't work so well in the office environment.

 

In a few weeks it will be time to think about what I need to do to fix up the bike, my new XTR shifter has  shattered, dropper no longer works and I don't yet have the strength to muck around with the RD which is in a weird position entangled with a dropped chain. Fun, fun, fun.

So sorry to hear, but glad you are well enough to display a great attitude here Heal well and fast.

[intern]

Holy moly Patham that is a serious prang. Chipped teeth says it all, never mind the vertebrae etc. All the best for the recovery...bit of a long and not lekker road ahead. 

[patches]

On the good, bad and ugly theme, the bad thing about being on the upside-down part of the world is that gravity sucks just as hard here as anywhere else.

 

OTB'ed last Saturday on a drop-off in a local park (constructed by the local feral dirt-jumper and enduro-bro teen wolfpack). Did a right proper job of it, 4 compression fractures of the upper vertebrae, 3 chipped teeth, 2 broken ribs and a partridge in a pear tree. Helmet pics in the other current thread.

 

4 days in hospital, nice individual room in the nearest private hospital. And now back in lockdown mode as in working from home again for the next 6 weeks or so. The Docs do want me to work to the best of my tolerance to speed up the healing process, but recommend lots of position changes, small breaks, stretches etc, which don't work so well in the office environment.

 

In a few weeks it will be time to think about what I need to do to fix up the bike, my new XTR shifter has  shattered, dropper no longer works and I don't yet have the strength to muck around with the RD which is in a weird position entangled with a dropped chain. Fun, fun, fun.

 

As they say in the old country... "Eina!".

 

Sorry to hear Patham. Hope you heal up quick and proper!

[Wayne Potgieter]

On the good, bad and ugly theme, the bad thing about being on the upside-down part of the world is that gravity sucks just as hard here as anywhere else.

 

OTB'ed last Saturday on a drop-off in a local park (constructed by the local feral dirt-jumper and enduro-bro teen wolfpack). Did a right proper job of it, 4 compression fractures of the upper vertebrae, 3 chipped teeth, 2 broken ribs and a partridge in a pear tree. Helmet pics in the other current thread.

 

4 days in hospital, nice individual room in the nearest private hospital. And now back in lockdown mode as in working from home again for the next 6 weeks or so. The Docs do want me to work to the best of my tolerance to speed up the healing process, but recommend lots of position changes, small breaks, stretches etc, which don't work so well in the office environment.

 

In a few weeks it will be time to think about what I need to do to fix up the bike, my new XTR shifter has  shattered, dropper no longer works and I don't yet have the strength to muck around with the RD which is in a weird position entangled with a dropped chain. Fun, fun, fun.

 

So sorry to hear and I hope for a speedy recovery with no lagging issues.

 

I "liked" your post simply because you dedicated more words to your broken shifter than your broken vertebrae. This means you get to keep your "man card" and are in fact upgraded to the Nick Offerman version.

[patham]

So sorry to hear and I hope for a speedy recovery with no lagging issues.

 

I "liked" your post simply because you dedicated more words to your broken shifter than your broken vertebrae. This means you get to keep your "man card" and are in fact upgraded to the Nick Offerman version.

 

General shout out to WP and every-one else - thanks for the well-wishes. No-one intends to be "that" guy who ends up in a bad wipe-out, but I suppose the odds catch up to us eventually.

 

The man card is due to my doctors - it literally is a case of "You have broken your back in 4 places, take 2 paracetemol and I'll see you in the morning." But I suppose they had given me stronger jabs on admission to the ER first thing in the morning. 

 

The problem with my shifter is that I am not convinced I can easily get a replacement. With various versions of Shimano I-spec, and being an 11 speed I struggled to get that specific combination, six months later and top of the range having moved onto 12 speed it can only be harder.

[patches]

For anyone as unhealthy as me, with a birthday between 13 March and 13 July...

 

FREE DONUTS at Krispy Kreme!

 

Today only!

 

https://www.krispykreme.co.nz/offers

[davetapson]

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Edited July 13, 2020 by davetapson

[davetapson]

On the good, bad and ugly theme, the bad thing about being on the upside-down part of the world is that gravity sucks just as hard here as anywhere else.

 

OTB'ed last Saturday on a drop-off in a local park (constructed by the local feral dirt-jumper and enduro-bro teen wolfpack). Did a right proper job of it, 4 compression fractures of the upper vertebrae, 3 chipped teeth, 2 broken ribs and a partridge in a pear tree. Helmet pics in the other current thread.

 

4 days in hospital, nice individual room in the nearest private hospital. And now back in lockdown mode as in working from home again for the next 6 weeks or so. The Docs do want me to work to the best of my tolerance to speed up the healing process, but recommend lots of position changes, small breaks, stretches etc, which don't work so well in the office environment.

 

In a few weeks it will be time to think about what I need to do to fix up the bike, my new XTR shifter has shattered, dropper no longer works and I don't yet have the strength to muck around with the RD which is in a weird position entangled with a dropped chain. Fun, fun, fun.

Dang! Good job. All the best for healing up...

[hayleyearth]

For anyone as unhealthy as me, with a birthday between 13 March and 13 July...

 

FREE DONUTS at Krispy Kreme!

 

Today only!

 

https://www.krispykreme.co.nz/offers

My partner will NEVER let me buy that and bring that home. We have very strict rules with sweets and unhealthy snacks at home.

[GrahamS2]

On the good, bad and ugly theme, the bad thing about being on the upside-down part of the world is that gravity sucks just as hard here as anywhere else.

 

OTB'ed last Saturday on a drop-off in a local park (constructed by the local feral dirt-jumper and enduro-bro teen wolfpack). Did a right proper job of it, 4 compression fractures of the upper vertebrae, 3 chipped teeth, 2 broken ribs and a partridge in a pear tree. Helmet pics in the other current thread.

 

4 days in hospital, nice individual room in the nearest private hospital. And now back in lockdown mode as in working from home again for the next 6 weeks or so. The Docs do want me to work to the best of my tolerance to speed up the healing process, but recommend lots of position changes, small breaks, stretches etc, which don't work so well in the office environment.

 

In a few weeks it will be time to think about what I need to do to fix up the bike, my new XTR shifter has  shattered, dropper no longer works and I don't yet have the strength to muck around with the RD which is in a weird position entangled with a dropped chain. Fun, fun, fun.

Woah! Hope you heal up soon.

Which park was this? I've seen a few people have big falls at Gap Creek of late.

[patches]

My partner will NEVER let me buy that and bring that home. We have very strict rules with sweets and unhealthy snacks at home.

 

You guys would fit right in at the hospital. No full sugar drinks (Coke etc) for sale on site, only the sugar free options (whole other debate about aspartame there, but anyway). Also no chocolates, lollies etc. It makes for a very boring convenience store, canteen, and vending machines

 

It also means that business at the little red dairy across the road is booming. One often sees staff and patients (wheelchairs and all) making their way to get their hands on some unhealthy tastiness.

 

But yeah, whilst I did give in to the donut temptation, I also shared them around the office...

 

...to spread the unhealthiness