Anglesey report...
 

well, I am finally home so writing a quick report of my weekend

First and foremost I want to thank everyone for all their support, well wishes, gifts and encouragement over the past few days. The biggest thanks by far go to Bongo and Ryan for literally picking us up and sorting us out at the weekend and through to today. You guys were just the best and words cannot say how grateful we/I am for your help. Huge thanks to Andy (QFM) for looking after Jon this week, much appreciated mister!

so anyway, won't bore you with the details, but we arived Friday afternoon, got set up and waited for Bongo and Ryan before dinner, Jack Daniels and talking **** perfect evening!!

Saturday and it's cold and grey but the rain is holding out for now so out we go for practice. Holy ****, the wind was so strong that I could barely hang on in places. I was scrubbing tyres initially and then stuck in a bit of traffice before getting a few clear laps but by this time it was so strong I wasn't even using 6th on the straight as the wind was pushing me back. Rocket was terrifying and the gust were just flicking me all over the place. Qualified 8th on grid but not impressed with myself and **** grid position right next to the wall.

Then it rained.. and hailed and snowed and the wind blew!! Couldn't believe it was May and we were supposed to be racing!! It looked like we would be sat in the van until the rain stopped and the track started to dry off. First race and Bongo is telling me it's gonna be dry out there!! I am not convinced but can't avoid going out so set off for the grid only to see a huge puddle in front of me right at the point I would be hitting the first corner.

Lights go out and for once I actually moved forward off the start...woohoooo!! i dived into the first corner and kept on the gas powering through the melee and trying to make up some places. I get my head down and realise I am doing ok, next thing I am passing and up into 3rd place... yeeehaaa!! I know there is at least 1 Class B rider in front so I am getting very excited and next thing I mess my gears up and when i get on the gas it's on a huge wet patch and the bike steps out at the back and i am feet in the air. I remember saying some swear words in my lid along the lines of "perfectly dry my fecking arse-BONGO!" I lose all drive and Jon and another bike come past and I am angry. I start to pull them back in and I am right up to them when Jon runs off wide. I keep going in case he comes back in and set about making some distance willing the laps away. Finally I finish and come in to see Ryan waiting for me telling me I was 2nd in Class A wooohooo, a pot finally!!

Mucho joy and excitement before getting ready to go out for 2nd race and hoping for a repeat performance. I get an ok start but get shut down at the left hander and have to run it down the inside to the first right hander. I tip in and have to pull it tight only to feel the back end start to go...bugger... down it goes so I am head up cursing my stupidity when BANG! I don't know what has happened but i am face down screaming as I cant move my legs and I have no idea what is going on.

Finally taken to med centre and discover the as I have gone down Jon has had nowhere to go and has unfortunately run over me. He has a broken collarbone and I have broken femur and possible pelvis. I get the lucky straw and go via air helicopter to Bangor where I am prodded, poked and scanned for hours and then sent off to a ward for the night after Jon, Bongo and Ryan come to say goodnight to me.

Next day and I have 3.5 hour op to pin femur and then get great (NOT) NHS treatment on the ward :( Bongo and Ryan pack the van up and look after Jon (you don't want to know the details - trust me!!!)

Couple of days in hospital where I am pushing myself to do as much as I can so I am allowed home. Ryan has been to see me and then came to collect me today - what a star!! Jon is now having collarbone op next week so we are all sat at home like a couple of muppets!!

So, all in all a bit of an odd one tbh, my first pot and quite a nasty mishap resulting in both of us being incapacitated. I am gutted I fell off and gutted Jon had nowhere to go but over me, but that's racing for you

We have realised we have some of the best friends you could ever ask for and we really really appreciate everything that has been done for us. Gonna be out for a while now until things get a bit more sorted but I am sure we will be back in some shape or form and some point in the future.

Thanks everyone :)

a couple of pictures courtesy of Craig Fisher showing how quickly it can go pear shaped!!

Saw the live version from a distance and couldn't really work out what had happened but seeing those pics has made me feel a bit :o .

Glad your gonna be ok Lily as seeing you laid there not moving wasn't very nice.

GWS

Glad to hear you are home, it's always nice to get back especially when you have tasted NCS hospitality. Wish you and Jon a speedy recovery. Take it easy gal and let it heal in it's own time.

Ouch, was standing next to Matt when it happened:(


Chris:burn:

Just replied on the other side, but the pics on this site stand out more, pic 3 Fkin hell, what must have gone through Jons' mind at that point, it is very lucky that your left shoulder wasn't injured also.

Hope all goes well Claire and Jon.

GWS the pair of you.

Paul & Kirsty

What moments! It could have been much worse.
I have been very upset because your accident and I could not stop
thinking about the possibility to crash during Sun races, running
5 seconds/lap slower that in previous TD.
Makes me feel doubt about my will to continue as it does not
make sense racing with fear of crashing.
Lets see...In any case I will be continuing to follow the heroes of DD,
showing the insanity of Dyonisus and the reason of Apollo.
All the best.

GWS both off you xxxx

Thanks Alex

don't let it worry you though, racing is all about fun and the accidents are rare when you consider the amount of laps we do :)

we are ok if a little drugged up and we are still able to be happy about the fun of the weekend and the racing. i have been reading BSN in hospital and the first thing we have watched on telly is WSB from the weekend so racing is very much still with us :D

not sure what happens next for us but we are lucky all things considered so we are still smiling and having fun :)

That's some scary pictures :( I hope you both heal quickly.

Fark! Not good seeing those pics :(

GWS the pair of you.

Holy Cr4p those pictures really do show how quickly things can go pear shaped.
Good to hear your home Lily and your spirit is as strong as ever, also good to know they didn't waste weeks keeping you in a hospital bed trying traction,
wish they had pinned my Femur weeks earlier than they did, for one thing it would have stopped mates like Senna3 coming up to the ward and swinging the traction weights just for fun, it would also have stopped a lot of muscle wasteage.
Hoping its a Speedy recovery for both of you

crikey :eek:

one for the living room wall!

GWS

You should both keep such activity at home in the bedroom......oops have I overstepped the mark??

Seriusly though, can't believe the pics...they certainly bring it home!

Really hope you both heal well


Franco

We wish you both a quick recovery, glad your both still smiling.
The images are very good.
Plenty of R&R and self indulgance.

As has been said many, many times guys - Get Well Soon!!

Andy & family xxx

Can't say anything more than what they all said...GWS

You crazy guys, always trying to out do each other.

OUCH.

GWS.

I think the 'Golden Tank' has found a new, and maybe permanent home.

Wow, great pictures for the mantel piece. Glad to hear you are on the mend but even happier to hear you are already fine about it and looking forward to getting back. Nice one. GWS both of you

WeeJohnyB
PS Mark and the No Limits gang send their best wishes

ooh!
 

I don't think we've met yet, (hello I'm Matt No.72) But those pictures made me wince, not nice, Speedy Recovery!

Matt

i think we made eye contact in the holding area then that was about it tbh, you were a target for me and that's all!!



thanks to everyone for well wishes. it's a bit of a bummer and i feel angry with myself for the lowside which started it all off, but it can happen to anyone and I just have to be positive about getting back to health and fitness so i can ride my bikes again.

I could end up one of those people with a ducati that is a few years old and done hardly any miles.. :lol:

one careful owner!!!

WeeJohnyB

Farkinell...... rest up guys....

The pics look awful, you should not have fallen off infront of the "man servant"
Trust you both have a speedy recovery and manage at home OK

Best wishes to both of you on a speedy recovery, i didnt see the accident happen at the time but those photos really made me cringe, not a nice crash at all.
It wasnt too long ago that my leg was still wrapped up in a cast and i remember how impractical and annoying it is!
hopefully the surgery will reduce the amount of time till your back on the bike and its great to see that such a nasty incident hasnt put you off in the slightest
get well soon :)

Holy ****. I feel a caption competition coming on

All the best to both of you and hope you both have a speedy recovery, nice pictures for the family album.

Again not sure if we have met as I have only made Donnington this year on Rattlers old bike, No 44.

This is the first rear at DD and not started well, my mate Andy (SeelyG50) broke his femur/hip falling off a push bike, he will make his come back at Snetterton.

I am sitting with a broken leg and tendon/ligament damage to my ankle from trail riding in Wales last month!!!Hope to be back for Mallory next month.

Steve

Front end leting go staying in front of him brings back memories :D

He did me the courtesy of riding around rather than over the top though:ninja:

Good to see you were in front to be run over though :devil:

Mend well people hope to see you both soon :)

Crikey, I wish you both a very speedy recovery!

Hope you’re both up and about soon, enjoyed a couple of chinwags at Anglesey and hope to catch you both at Oulton, if not before.

Fingers crossed Jon should be back at Oulton and will be on form!!

Unfortunately it looks like I won't be back to riding until much later in the year (fingers crossed all goes well) and it is unlikely I will be riding in DD again :(

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The world will be much the poorer without you in leather!!!

Good to hear Jon's recovery isn't going to take to long, sorry to hear yours is going to take longer Lily.
DD will miss you I really enjoyed the battle we had at Oulton a couple of years ago, just get fit, get back on a bike and keep your chin up

the news that shall not be in the assembley area is sad, but understandable. Hope you and jon get well soon and hopefully we'll see you in the paddock in the future?? best wishes Rossco572