Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Chat Forum > The HUBB PUB
Bugger. Bugger.
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
The HUBB PUB Chat forum - no useful content required!

BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 16 Jan 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 54
Bugger.
That's it really. Devestated is an understatement of the way I feel at the moment.

5 days into a 12 month trip round down to Cape Town and Back from the UK and its over.

A wet road and diesel claimed another victim. On Thursday I was riding through spain when the front washed out. I went down and the bike punished me for it

Now lying in a Spanish hospital in Granada and after a few hours in the operating theatre I have something resembaling a leg again.

As soon as I am able to ride again I'll choose my route and go again, this hasn't put me off but made me more determined to do this and see it through. This time the conclusion hasn't been fantastic but one day it will be


Ride safe.
Richard
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 16 Jan 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dreaming of travelling and riding bikes in general..
Posts: 445
Sorry to hear that. Let us know how you get on. Very bad luck indeed.
__________________
Find out details of my 2011 trip to Siberia on a lightweight dirtbike:
www.brighton2expeditions.co.uk
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 16 Jan 2010
Big Yellow Tractor's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: England
Posts: 649
Quote:
Originally Posted by sockpuppet View Post
5 days into a 12 month trip round down to Cape Town and Back from the UK and its over.
Sorry to hear about that. Don't think of it as over, just delayed for a few weeks / months.

Get well soon
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 16 Jan 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Cornwall, in the far southwest of England, UK
Posts: 597
BTDT&BTTS. Trust me Richard, it'll be even sweeter when you're fit and able enough to pick-up where you left off.

Meanwhile, at least you got the pretty señoritas (nurses) to oogle at! ..

Heal quickly mate ..



.
__________________
Right Way Round ...
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 16 Jan 2010
chris's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,335
Really sorry to hear about your fall. You'll be on the road again in a couple of months.

Hang in there.
Chris
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 16 Jan 2010
Lifetime Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Nanaimo BC Canada
Posts: 71
Been there done that unfortunately.

It wasn’t a spill that did me in but a unique set of health circumstances that caused me to have to fly home to Canada from southern Mexico two years ago while on our trip to Panama City.

Bugger is a good word for it. I got stuck on D words like: devastated, dejected, depressed.

It took me a good long while to get over the fact that I did not make it along with my mates to Panama. But I did and finished a trip up to the Arctic Circle this past autumn and that put me back in the grove again to go back travelling.

Like any serious crash anywhere anytime is to not let it stop you from getting on a motorcycle and going again. Ever. Just like being bucked off a horse one of the most important things to do is get back on and ride again.

Take care. Heal quickly

Dirtping aka Kevan
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 16 Jan 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 236
sockpuppet thats guttin mate. still tho chin up and all that! i took a spill last thursday, not far away from home and no serious damage. i look at it as another of lifes challenges. gonna fix the bike tmrw, been out of action for too long.

just remember that diesel on the road aint your faut man, and bones heal. as soon as your ready get ur arse back on the road and ride. it helps; motorcycles can crush the spirit and they can make it soar like a phoenix risen from the ashes!!!

heal quickly brother, and enjoy those spanish nusres (you lucky git!!!)
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 26 Jan 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 54
Just thought I'd hand out an update

Back in the UK after getting a flight back to the UK. Got to have more surgery in the coming weeks but hopefully nothing major.

Shouldn't be too long before I am on the trail again.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 27 Jan 2010
MarkE's Avatar
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Oxford, UK
Posts: 87
Good luck
So you were recovering in Granada with the help of attractive Spanish nurses and then you returned to Leicester to complete your recovery.

Did you land on your head or something?

Only joking. Get well soon and finish what you've started.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 3 Feb 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nottingham, UK.
Posts: 26
Hope you're in good spirits... And don't let the bastids grind ya down!

Mail me if you want a curry down in Leics. sometime
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 3 Feb 2010
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 376
Things looking up then eh? Good to hear.

Did you have all the gear on and just get unlucky?
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 7 Feb 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Warwick
Posts: 33
Keep your pecker up Sockpuppet. Hows the bike? did it get it home with you?
Hope you will be back on the road soon.
Take it easy
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 8 Feb 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 46
Just think of what a good TV episode it will make
Hope your up and hobbling about soon ! Bad luck but its going to make a great story. Have a good trip when you get going again.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 8 Feb 2010
Knight of the Holy Graal's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mantova, Italy
Posts: 566
This is bad news, but I'm sure you'll recover with no problems.


Heal quickly, mate, and... on the road again very soon!
__________________
Nick and his 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 12 Feb 2010
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ireland
Posts: 39
Sorry to hear of your spill but great to hear your positive spirit and determination to deal with the unfinished business. Heal soon.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Burning Oil again bugger nx650 Honda Tech 8 26 Aug 2006 13:09

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:01.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top