So here we are a week plus later....its easy to be embarrassed at only doing 461km from home before having a bad accident, (Maybe thats some sort of overlanding record ???) I hadnt even got out of Canada - by 20 km - but life is more important than that. Who do I have to thank after this ?
Firstly a huge thanks to Lisa for heading down and being there when it mattered that first night, I was in shock and badly beat up and knew it, Lisa helped me scrub out my wounds with Salt water (Ouchy!) and get them dressed up properly - Thanks Babe - you are my better half and I Luv You Loads XXX
Stan, Lisa's Dad who dropped everything and came down to Southern Alberta on short notice to help out with a Sled trailer borrowed from Brad and Beth (Lisa's Brother and Sister in Law)
an 0430 start and a very long day to help us out - words cant thank you all enough....
I looked at my riding gear again tonight with my good friend Keith (Thanks for the chat Bro!) over a few Rum n Cokes and it makes me realise how close I was to breaking my legs/arms/back or much much worse, my riding gear was totally ripped to shreds - Id take 10 off road hits over that one asphalt crash at speed - its a killer, literally. Big thanks to Arai Helmets, Sidi Boots and Acerbis/BMW riding gear.
Sammy the Suzuki taking such a beating REALLY hurts, Id spent every moment of my spare time for the last 5 months or so, to prep it, thousands of dollars and hundreds of man hours to make the bike perfect for our trip, but at the end of the day it is still just pieces of steel, aluminum, plastic and rubber - nothing more, its insured and we will go through that process.
Has it put me off riding ? NO, my resolve to do a bike trip is as strong as ever - for me its not just a mode of transport, but a passion that will not be suppressed by a setback like this.
8 days later and I feel I have had the worst ever game of Rugby Union, I dont bruise easily and yet Ive still got some pretty severe bruising and probably a few scars to come as well as banging up my right shoulder and aggrevating my already dodgy left knee, but walking away from an accident like this makes you appreciate every breath you are able to take.....
Live Your Dreams
Al, I hope you are okay. Get well soon big yellow munchkin x (Be careful dont hurt yourself again!)
ReplyDeleteI hope that both of you have a great time in South America, it should be great fun! :)
Your blog is very interesting so far... Keep adding to it as you go along so that I can see how you are and what you are doing!
Good luck!!!!
Missing you lots, have a great time!
Lots and Lots of love from Melissa <3 xx
hey Al its Lucy
ReplyDeleteCool plan to ride every where id kove to do it myself only not crashing i must say! get well soon you cheeky money and be carful. it must of realy realy hurt when you fell and the salt water oouch. lucky devil! all thinging of you and get well soon cant wait til your next bog and love you lots plus see you soon matey
lucy
ps hows the movies going lisa see ya soon want to come skiing in canda well again see you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU BOTH XX
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa and Grif
ReplyDeleteI know it´s a bit early, but if you come to Brazil, your are welcome.
I live in Curitiba.
Both Jay and Adam from your links have been here.
You are welcome to my Facebook: reginaldo rohden
Best wishes,
Reginaldo Rohden (HUBB member).