Pickles Posted January 29, 2009 Share The accident happened somewhere in or near Pretoria. Estelle and her hubby, Gerard, moved there sometime last year from Cape Town. I don't have anymore news yet. Will post if I hear anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted January 30, 2009 Share Our prayers are with Estelle and her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted January 30, 2009 Share Estelle is in ons Gebede. Mag sy vinnig herstel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarmacPro Posted January 30, 2009 Share This is shocking news. We use to train together and did a DC together... Estelle and Gerhard... You are in our prayers. May you have a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiBones Posted January 30, 2009 Share All the best Estelle and strongs Gerhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilo Posted January 30, 2009 Share This is terrible news!!! All the best for a speedy recovery Estelle!!Keep us updated please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted January 30, 2009 Share Praying for you Estelle and Gerhard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCA Posted January 30, 2009 Share sterkte Estelle! ons hoop op n spoedige en volkome herstel  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarmacPro Posted January 30, 2009 Share Just spoken to Gerhard<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Estelle is critical but stable.Her pelvis is broken in 5 places, broken rib and a punctured lung. She will be in the hospital for at least 6 weeks. Then 3 to 4 months recovery at home. He thanked everyone that is praying and supporting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poison Ivy Posted January 30, 2009 Share Shocking news to hear from someone I know personally. I wish you a speedy recovery, Estelle. Your in our prayers and thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted January 30, 2009 Share This is TERRIBLE I think i've seen this kind of accident discussed on here earlier, but just in short, how does something like this happen ? I presume the truck has to pass you rather closely ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted January 30, 2009 Share Just spoken to Gerhard<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Estelle is critical but stable.Her pelvis is broken in 5 places' date=' broken rib and a punctured lung. She will be in the hospital for at least 6 weeks. Then 3 to 4 months recovery at home. He thanked everyone that is praying and supporting them. [/quote']  Add 2 broken legs to that list of injuries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagwil Posted January 30, 2009 Share All the best to Estelle for a speedy and full recovery. My thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Spoke Posted January 30, 2009 Share All the best Estelle!! Speedy recovery! You are in our prayers!  Hang in there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted January 30, 2009 Share This is TERRIBLE I think i've seen this kind of accident discussed on here earlier' date=' but just in short, how does something like this happen ? I presume the truck has to pass you rather closely ?[/quote']  Not neccesarely..... Some trucks have "dangerous aerodynamic" and when passed, it WILL chuck you at the very least off the road. If you are not expecting a gallop of wind pulling your bike, you will fall! We were standing next to the road on Sunday, waiting for a few friends to catch up and a truck came past and chucked us all off the bikes......well, almost........ You just need to constantly be aware of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman1834 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Word gou gesond, ons dink aan jou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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