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Arse.
No bone growth at all on my collarbone means no racing. Just had an x-ray today and the plates bent, pins pulling out, hurting like crap.....
I'm going to need to go under the knife again before it'll start to heal, then there'll be another 4-6 months recovery, so my season ends here.
I'm totally gutted, but it means that somebody else might have the chance to use the bike for a round or two. (Just picked it up from PDQ yesterday, making a healthy 63bhp).
Will of course be at as many rounds as I can get to.
Cheers,
Ali
Redruth
20-Apr-2006, 18:22
Oh Christ, Ali. Worse than even you suspected, then. Gutted for you. :(:(
Dementor
20-Apr-2006, 18:22
Gutted for you M8:(
Ali ,sorry to hear such dissapointing news. Some of your competitors may be smiling, but I think they would really be happier to see you mixing it on the grid. Im sure your presence in the paddock and grandstand will be just as well appreciated by all. Regards 4D
Mate, I am completely gutted for you. You were looking very good on that bike too - it's a real shame.
The world is a vampire.
Originally posted by TP
Mate, I am completely gutted for you. You were looking very good on that bike too - it's a real shame.
What he said :(:(:(:(:(
Totally gutted mate. Please come to as many as poss, it won't be the same without you.
Dunno what to say. Thats bad news :sniff:
Originally posted by TP
The world is a vampire.
:lol: That's pure quality mate. :lol:
Originally posted by ali
Originally posted by TP
The world is a vampire.
:lol: That's pure quality mate. :lol:
Well I stole it ... but I'm sure Billy Corgan wouldn't mind too much ... he's an artistic sort.
... but it is SO true ...
Ali
gutted for you m8 :(:(:(
was looking forward to racing with ya this season
get sorted soon :)
Ali! :o
what can we say??
How awful for you mate:(
kwikbitch
20-Apr-2006, 18:49
Oh No:(
I'm so sorry...gutted for you Ali :(
Perhaps you could go to DD and give some of your competitors a bit of friendly advice/constructive criticism;)
Lx
Mutters
20-Apr-2006, 18:55
Bugga....... was looking forward to seeing you back out there, blowing up engines and all that :D
Originally posted by kwikbitch
Perhaps you could go to DD and give some of your competitors a bit of friendly advice/constructive criticism;)
Good idea! I'll start with such classics as: "Don't fall off" "Fall gently" & "Stay on the black stuff". I'm sure that'll help!
Thanks for the kind words all. :D
Ali
It just isnt possible to say how crap that kind of news is.
I'm starting to feel so very lucky that my 4 lots of shoulder surgery and 2 lots of back surgery seem to have left me with so few problems. (Well for an old git anyway)
I cannot describe how scared I was that something would go wrong.
I just wish there was something I could do, but the best I can offer is a ride on my classic racers when your collarbone is healed.
And it *will* heal, its just that you are going to need some intensive treatment to make it happen, and they always have to try the slow approach before the intensive approach.
Dougducati
20-Apr-2006, 19:17
Mend soon chap
phoenix n max
20-Apr-2006, 19:22
Dreadful news - so sorry to hear it Ali - mend soon though :)
chicken
20-Apr-2006, 19:28
borrocks - sorry to hear this Ali.
That,s craap luck mate hope it heals quick.
You could always help all the rest with abit of spannering[read hammering] that is everyone but us & dommy could be in with a chance.:rolleye::smug:
electricsheep
20-Apr-2006, 19:29
Sorry to hear that
Ali you disapoint me:( A real race would say sod it!!! I don't need it, it doesn't do anything except to stop my shoulder from wrapping itself around my neck. I get them to whip it out for good, end of problem:P
I thought you luck was on the up until now.
Speedy recovery M8
Originally posted by chass
& dommy could be in with a chance.:rolleye::smug:
In with a chance of what exactly?!?!?!
:o:o:o
Originally posted by domski
[quote]Originally posted by chass
& dommy could be in with a chance.:rolleye::smug:
In with a chance of what exactly?!?!?!
Get back on your own forum I'm talking about you not to you,
Anyway I was only trying to get you abit of advantage.:D
dickieducati
20-Apr-2006, 20:26
ali, really sorry to hear that mate. really hoped it would be ok for this season. but you've got to get it sorted properly i guess.
wont be the same without you out there. not that i ever saw you unless you were blowing out black smoke!
you'll obvioulsy still be very involved with the series and maybe a late season comeback? really would like to think so.
bradders
20-Apr-2006, 20:29
FCUK thats bad luck mate :(
Ali, tough break mate, you were one of the handful last season that no matter what the season threw at them didn't whinge, blame anyone else or spit the dummy ...
Get well soon mate ...
Tonio600
20-Apr-2006, 20:38
:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
too bad news... I'm gutted for you my friend.
Heal quickly and come back please, we need you both in the paddock - and I don't mean you and your bike ;)
Dominic Clegg
20-Apr-2006, 20:48
oorrrr mate take it easy get better soon
Originally posted by Tonio600
we need you both in the paddock - and I don't mean you and your bike ;)
Never trust a French man :lol:
Tonio600
20-Apr-2006, 21:07
Message original : domski
Originally posted by Tonio600
we need you both in the paddock - and I don't mean you and your bike ;)
Never trust a French man :lol:
don't you dare!!!! It's not what you mean bl00dy Beatles :lol:
Ali, gutted for you. Sorry to hear this. I hope it gets sorted as soon as.
antonye
20-Apr-2006, 21:52
FFS, get on the first plane out to Ireland and start kissing the Blarney Stone as you can do with a change of luck!
GWS fella.
Bummer, what a tough break Ali :(
You were my target this season too... looks like I'll have to find someone else to aim for.
Wouldn't recommend kissing the Blarney stone tho - I've seen what the locals do to it :o
psychlist
20-Apr-2006, 22:16
Ali that's such a downer mate, I'm really sorry for you and disappointed that you wont be on track to entertain us with your unique racing style which is always a joy to watch! Get well soon and come back fighting next year sir :biaggi:
JasonBoswell
20-Apr-2006, 22:24
sorry to hear the bad news, Ali. hope youre back on the grid before the end of the season though to show 'em what theyve been missing!!! ;)
Scooter916
20-Apr-2006, 22:34
Oy yer Turnip, thats not good, Spose it means someone else can have your bad luck, crap hope its not me.
GWS ALI.
:sniff:
Iconic944ss
20-Apr-2006, 22:39
Damm, it if wasn't for bad luck you'd have no luck???
Still - better to come back for 2007 stronger and fitter then ever!
(starting early with a Rossi mind-game for ya).
Take care - Frank
Rattler
20-Apr-2006, 23:46
Wimp!!!
skidlids
21-Apr-2006, 00:04
Tough luck Ali, I was looking forward to seeing you fight for Class A rostrums this year.
Get it sorted and maybe we will see you out there again sometime in the future
That's a bummer Ali but, it's better to rest up now and get fit properly rather than risk long-term damage. Live to fight another day, eh?
Get well.
ericthered40
21-Apr-2006, 00:42
Pants :sniff:
That's real bad luck Ali, I know you'll be missed on the grid, but best to get these things sorted out properly right from the start.
Someone di tell me though that real racers ride through the pain!!!:D
man thats *****.............................................. .................
Im sure you will be on track late 2006......gearing up for a full assault on 2007..............................
Feel so bad for you m8 as i know how much you love racing..weve been there from the start m8...so sorry to hear the news..........
:(
weeksy2
21-Apr-2006, 08:48
**** news mate... i was lucky that my injuries all have healed fairly quickly and well.... best of luck.
when you say 'someone' may have the chance to ride it.... Do you have someone in mind ? or can offers be made.... ?
[Edited on 21-4-2006 by weeksy2]
dickieducati
21-Apr-2006, 08:50
deja vue
weeksy2
21-Apr-2006, 08:51
Originally posted by dickieducati
deja vue
don't start Dickie... right time and right place hey mate ?
Tonio600
21-Apr-2006, 09:32
Message original : weeksy2
Originally posted by dickieducati
deja vue
don't start Dickie... right time and right place hey mate ?
Yep Weeksy's right mate, there is no "e" to "Deja vu"... :lol:
Andy#99
21-Apr-2006, 09:47
Blimey Ali...how did you manage to race at Cadwell...BRAVE!
Looks like I came out the best of the "collar-bone mob"...what with Dave Reilly and you struggling with your recovery. May well be that I was under the knife and full of surgical stainless-steel within five days of breakage helped?
Well....as it has been said....REALLY bad news...both for you Ali, and for the DD series, as it seems to have lost its very own Ruben Xaus!
All the best for the op mate.
Andy #99
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Ali, gutted for you mate.
Take it easy and don't rush the rehab and physio - you can race for plenty more years but there are 40+ non-racing weeks a year that you need a good arm for.
Best wishes from Paul & Kirsty
Mate,
At least it means you will have fewer repair bills this season
:devil:
:burn:
I'm also assuming that you now will also be retiring from the BHCN 'Road Race' series as well?
Jas:bouncy:
couchcommando
21-Apr-2006, 12:36
I'm torn here, I enjoyed our battle at Cadwell and one side of me was looking forward to resuming it. The other side of me is happy to accept a place further up the grid LOL
GWS mate ;) ;)
Fastfasulli
21-Apr-2006, 12:47
Can't say i have met you yet Ali - but I am new here.
I wish you luck and hope the injury heals well :)
skidlids
21-Apr-2006, 20:10
Originally posted by ali
I'm totally gutted, but it means that somebody else might have the chance to use the bike for a round or two.Ali
U2U
Originally posted by hooley
I'm also assuming that you now will also be retiring from the BHCN 'Road Race' series as well?
:lol::lol::lol::devil:
Bummer about the injuries Ali.
Mebbe get you out on a rideout soon?
We'll be gentle with ya......:devil:;)
Redruth
21-Apr-2006, 20:45
We'll be gentle with ya......:devil:;) [/quote]
That is such a lie
:devil::devil::devil:
Originally posted by Redruth
We'll be gentle with ya......:devil:;)
That is such a lie
:devil::devil::devil: [/quote]
:lol::lol::lol:;)
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