I'm back and it isn't pretty

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 00:41

Hi all,

I have had a sabbatical. I didn't mean for it to be for so long.

When I left Slovakia (and my Rover) last fall the plan was to sell our Canadian house in early spring and move lock, stock and barrel back to Slovakia. It was a busy winter with the usual surviving a Canadian winter chores with the added preparations for moving.

Then, in late February/early March we were just about ready to put up the For Sale sign - when the entire world stopped. We took care of ourselves and stayed healthy and continued preparations while waiting for the world to re-open. Finally, in mid-July everything was in place except one thing to finally sell and move. The last thing was travel/medical insurance that would cover us for the 7-10 days of self-isolation when we got there. We almost got that sorted by getting arrangements made to be registered for government healthcare as soon as we arrived.

Then it happened. A little over a month ago I was riding one of my motorcycles running errands when I got badly hit by a car. She MUST have seen the big yellow motorcycle filling her windows. I was positioned in her right front quarter in the right lane. She was in the left lane. We were in a roundabout and she changed lanes into me to exit.

I have a broken left tibia and fibula at the bottom and the fibula at the top. My foot was completely disconnected from my leg. After a 2 day wait in hospital (I was hit on a Saturday) I finally had surgery to have a titanium rod and stainless steel plate installed. The doctor says it will be a 16 week recovery, but may not be 100%.

That takes us to mid November - too late to sell and move. Packing would be happening in January at the earliest and that is no good with snow on the ground. So, next spring is the earliest we can move.

The car is safe and sound in our garage there.

Anyway, I have a lot of reading to do to catch up with you all. I hope you are all still OK.

Cheers,
Glenn

Fred Byrne · 21st August 2020, 00:50

That is dreadful. I can almost feel your pain but at least you are still alive and the rest of your family were not involved. I am sure there will still be sunny uplands waiting for you somewhere. god bless you!

Fred

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 01:15

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Originally Posted by Fred Byrne

That is dreadful. I can almost feel your pain but at least you are still alive and the rest of your family were not involved. I am sure there will still be sunny uplands waiting for you somewhere. god bless you!

Fred

Thank you, Fred. Every encouraging word helps.

Cheers,
Glenn

FLYING BANANA · 21st August 2020, 06:58

Very sorry to hear this. At least you are on the road to recovery. Take care and keep safe.

planenut · 21st August 2020, 07:06

How horrible, and in the midst of all the precautions everybody is having to endure. I do hope that you and your family recover and find a comfortable way forward. Such a trauma affects all those around one, those outside that circle cannot comprehend it.

macafee2 · 21st August 2020, 07:15

Glen that is very nasty, my son broke his tibia and fibula a few days ago and like you has a plate and screws.
I hope you make a good recovery. Motorcycling is so dangerous when you are at the mercy of so many others.

Having you life on hold again must be hard.

good luck

macafee2

trikey · 21st August 2020, 07:20

Sorry to hear this news, hope you make a full recovery, the move can (has to) wait, make sure you are back to good health that is the most important thing.

AndyN01 · 21st August 2020, 07:53

As a former biker myself I'm really sorry to hear this.

I know you'll be sick of hearing this but do what the physiotherapists tell you. It'll make a big difference to how well you can walk about in the future.

Other stuff will have to wait but so be it.

Good luck for a speedy, full recovery.

Andy.

BoroRover · 21st August 2020, 08:46

Best wishes for a full, and speedy recovery.

Odd Job · 21st August 2020, 09:49

Hope you have a speedy recovery.

21st August 2020, 00:41	#1
slovcan Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDT MK2 manual in Glorious Grey Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Slovakia Posts: 987 Thanks: 926 Thanked 346 Times in 252 Posts	I'm back and it isn't pretty Hi all, I have had a sabbatical. I didn't mean for it to be for so long. When I left Slovakia (and my Rover) last fall the plan was to sell our Canadian house in early spring and move lock, stock and barrel back to Slovakia. It was a busy winter with the usual surviving a Canadian winter chores with the added preparations for moving. Then, in late February/early March we were just about ready to put up the For Sale sign - when the entire world stopped. We took care of ourselves and stayed healthy and continued preparations while waiting for the world to re-open. Finally, in mid-July everything was in place except one thing to finally sell and move. The last thing was travel/medical insurance that would cover us for the 7-10 days of self-isolation when we got there. We almost got that sorted by getting arrangements made to be registered for government healthcare as soon as we arrived. Then it happened. A little over a month ago I was riding one of my motorcycles running errands when I got badly hit by a car. She MUST have seen the big yellow motorcycle filling her windows. I was positioned in her right front quarter in the right lane. She was in the left lane. We were in a roundabout and she changed lanes into me to exit. I have a broken left tibia and fibula at the bottom and the fibula at the top. My foot was completely disconnected from my leg. After a 2 day wait in hospital (I was hit on a Saturday) I finally had surgery to have a titanium rod and stainless steel plate installed. The doctor says it will be a 16 week recovery, but may not be 100%. That takes us to mid November - too late to sell and move. Packing would be happening in January at the earliest and that is no good with snow on the ground. So, next spring is the earliest we can move. The car is safe and sound in our garage there. Anyway, I have a lot of reading to do to catch up with you all. I hope you are all still OK. Cheers, Glenn __________________ Southern Slovakia Anything can happen in Formula 1 and usually does - Murray Walker 1999 Triumph Trophy 900, Saddlesore 1600, Iron Butt Riders Association #63720 2005 Rover 75 CDT Tourer MK2

21st August 2020, 06:58	#4
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,555 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Very sorry to hear this. At least you are on the road to recovery. Take care and keep safe. __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,763 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Sorry to hear this news, hope you make a full recovery, the move can (has to) wait, make sure you are back to good health that is the most important thing. __________________ Lest we forget..

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21st August 2020, 00:50	#2
Fred Byrne Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ballynahinch Posts: 194 Thanks: 69 Thanked 60 Times in 23 Posts	That is dreadful. I can almost feel your pain but at least you are still alive and the rest of your family were not involved. I am sure there will still be sunny uplands waiting for you somewhere. god bless you! Fred

21st August 2020, 07:06	#5
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	How horrible, and in the midst of all the precautions everybody is having to endure. I do hope that you and your family recover and find a comfortable way forward. Such a trauma affects all those around one, those outside that circle cannot comprehend it.

21st August 2020, 07:15	#6
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Glen that is very nasty, my son broke his tibia and fibula a few days ago and like you has a plate and screws. I hope you make a good recovery. Motorcycling is so dangerous when you are at the mercy of so many others. Having you life on hold again must be hard. good luck macafee2

21st August 2020, 07:53	#8
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	As a former biker myself I'm really sorry to hear this. I know you'll be sick of hearing this but do what the physiotherapists tell you. It'll make a big difference to how well you can walk about in the future. Other stuff will have to wait but so be it. Good luck for a speedy, full recovery. Andy.

21st August 2020, 08:46	#9
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	Best wishes for a full, and speedy recovery.