Ash is in hospital

Well, as they say, don't put you foot in it Ash :)
Wishing both you and Debs the very best for 2026, hope you get back on your (collective) feet again ASAP.
Sorry for the poor jokes, but I think you know what I mean.
 
Accidents do happen, but I am glad that the person who hit you is being charged. Some people cannot operate a four wheeled vehicle without danger to the general public. Here, we have short people trying to drive large SUV's. They can't really see over the hood and mow down pedestrians. Pedestrian deaths and injuries are on the rise. Children riding bicycles to school get hit.
 
nortonmargie said:
Accidents do happen, but I am glad that the person who hit you is being charged. Some people cannot operate a four wheeled vehicle without danger to the general public. Here, we have short people trying to drive large SUV's. They can't really see over the hood and mow down pedestrians. Pedestrian deaths and injuries are on the rise. Children riding bicycles to school get hit.
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Lack of serious approach. (here in the US)

Ask 10 people what an acceleration lane on a limited access highway is....

...and watch the blank stares. 😶


Also, we are 2-3 generations in with kids learning on video games. Wildly disconnected from reality, physics, etc.
 
Well 6am have had a nice spong bath and change of bed now just a waiting to be moved down to theather, 2nd on the list this morning, but so relaxed i have no thoughts of the OP, just the thought of getting back home, not sure how long Debra stay will be, everything is hanging in the air at the moment.

Ashley
 
ashman said:
I am back.
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Ash is in hospital
 
its a strange feeling , they add pain blockers and things to take the feeling of the lower leg/foot is not there, have no pain at all and have had no other pain relife so far.
Its 5am here, wide awake, last of being woken for 1ĥr blood pressure and temp tests, back to 2 hrs, so far everything is normal.
The new foot is going to be like when i built my hot 850 Featherbed back in the 80s, you just don't jump on it and ride it hard straight away, you start slow, get to learn and feel how its set up, a Featherbed frame and motor does all the work, the rider think they are in charge, no the rider is just in charge of the throttle and points were you want to go.
The new leg/foot will be the same a few weeks of learning how it will handle, how the power is put down and getting it to work right with the new owner (me) its going to be full on once the stump heals (6 weeks) a slow but very important prosess, but i am looking forward to the task with lots of help, i am a strong willed persons who will be up to the task with 100% effort + more, but my first task is get up and get in wheel chair and give the wife a surprise visit, the training starts Friday.

Ashley
 
ashman said:
its a strange feeling , they add pain blockers and things to take the feeling of the lower leg/foot is not there, have no pain at all and have had no other pain relife so far.
Its 5am here, wide awake, last of being woken for 1ĥr blood pressure and temp tests, back to 2 hrs, so far everything is normal.
The new foot is going to be like when i built my hot 850 Featherbed back in the 80s, you just don't jump on it and ride it hard straight away, you start slow, get to learn and feel how its set up, a Featherbed frame and motor does all the work, the rider think they are in charge, no the rider is just in charge of the throttle and points were you want to go.
The new leg/foot will be the same a few weeks of learning how it will handle, how the power is put down and getting it to work right with the new owner (me) its going to be full on once the stump heals (6 weeks) a slow but very important prosess, but i am looking forward to the task with lots of help, i am a strong willed persons who will be up to the task with 100% effort + more, but my first task is get up and get in wheel chair and give the wife a surprise visit, the training starts Friday.

Ashley
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Good for you Ashley - I could take a lesson from you on patience and attitude. You , sir , are a model of both . Wishing you all the best.
Richard
 
I want to thank everyone here for the great support and replies, its not the best situation to be in, but i love my Norton as well most British bikes and the friendship that come with it all so many good folks here as well when out and about, just got to watch out for them fuc.ing cages lol.
A big thanks goes to Jerry in what he does for this great forum and Les who knows so much, where would we be without them.
As with most forum we tend to agree and disagree on things, we all have different views and ideas, but hey that is all part of forums and this one works so good, and when someone has had a major change i life, as in myself staying here helps with a quick recovery and so much support from friends i have never met from all over the world, love all of you.
Such a lovely place to be and makes my day and now is even more important to keep me sane in my mine and take my mind off what is ahead if me in this rollercoaster ride, and all my old mates that i have grown up with and most still on 2 wheels can't ask for better friendship.
Looking forward to what is ahead of me, new year, a new foot, just a pity ut be sometime before i be out on my favirote bike my old Norton, in June it be 50 years in my hand from new, old stock 74 hidden at the back of the show room behind all the 75 M111s and new Triumphs in 1976, i was 17 years old, skinny as with chicken legs, well still have chicken legs, well one anyway lol, but life on 2 wheels has been a great lifestyle.
Well time to get started my pyso is getting starred and out of bed.

Ashley
 
ashman said:
I want to thank everyone here for the great support and replies, its not the best situation to be in, but i love my Norton as well most British bikes and the friendship that come with it all so many good folks here as well when out and about, just got to watch out for them fuc.ing cages lol.
A big thanks goes to Jerry in what he does for this great forum and Les who knows so much, where would we be without them.
As with most forum we tend to agree and disagree on things, we all have different views and ideas, but hey that is all part of forums and this one works so good, and when someone has had a major change i life, as in myself staying here helps with a quick recovery and so much support from friends i have never met from all over the world, love all of you.
Such a lovely place to be and makes my day and now is even more important to keep me sane in my mine and take my mind off what is ahead if me in this rollercoaster ride, and all my old mates that i have grown up with and most still on 2 wheels can't ask for better friendship.
Looking forward to what is ahead of me, new year, a new foot, just a pity ut be sometime before i be out on my favirote bike my old Norton, in June it be 50 years in my hand from new, old stock 74 hidden at the back of the show room behind all the 75 M111s and new Triumphs in 1976, i was 17 years old, skinny as with chicken legs, well still have chicken legs, well one anyway lol, but life on 2 wheels has been a great lifestyle.
Well time to get started my pyso is getting starred and out of bed.

Ashley
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Ashley, Your attitude is an inspiration to many of us. Good luck on your road to recovery.
 
ashman said:
I want to thank everyone here for the great support and replies, its not the best situation to be in, but i love my Norton as well most British bikes and the friendship that come with it all so many good folks here as well when out and about, just got to watch out for them fuc.ing cages lol.
A big thanks goes to Jerry in what he does for this great forum and Les who knows so much, where would we be without them.
As with most forum we tend to agree and disagree on things, we all have different views and ideas, but hey that is all part of forums and this one works so good, and when someone has had a major change i life, as in myself staying here helps with a quick recovery and so much support from friends i have never met from all over the world, love all of you.
Such a lovely place to be and makes my day and now is even more important to keep me sane in my mine and take my mind off what is ahead if me in this rollercoaster ride, and all my old mates that i have grown up with and most still on 2 wheels can't ask for better friendship.
Looking forward to what is ahead of me, new year, a new foot, just a pity ut be sometime before i be out on my favirote bike my old Norton, in June it be 50 years in my hand from new, old stock 74 hidden at the back of the show room behind all the 75 M111s and new Triumphs in 1976, i was 17 years old, skinny as with chicken legs, well still have chicken legs, well one anyway lol, but life on 2 wheels has been a great lifestyle.
Well time to get started my pyso is getting starred and out of bed.

Ashley
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Ashley,

I suspect the good news is you'll have the time and ability to spend on your trains while you heal. Do you know what you'll be using to get around while you heal? Any idea how long they will keep you in the hospital?

In the US, you would probably go home tomorrow or to a rehab hospital. I have no clue about there. Here, going to a rehab hospital is a very good thing because you have any required medical care but you also have PT and OT daily for three hours.
 
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