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[Redruth]

Thanks for the info, Mark. I'm sure Mitch will be on the case with the people who reconditioned the shock.

Thanks Lee, Keith and Mark for your get well messages. I'm already on the mend, although I think I overdid the doctor's advice of getting walking on the foot a.s.a.p. I don't think he meant me to be quite as active as I was on Saturday because I certainly paid for that on Sunday.

Antonye, if whatever you've put in my petrol tank makes me go faster, I'll be after you for further supplies

This is a picture of my Auntie Betty and Pete the ex-copper, her neighbour, who came to my rescue on Friday afternoon, including picking up the bike, taking me to hospital and bringing the bike back to Betty's house. He's the local hero now

[Jools]

Jeez Ruth....I've only just seen this.

As everyone else has said it's really unlucky that you've taken a tumble and have some pain to go through but in this case I think the bad luck has been far outweighed by the good luck of having the thing let go at slow speed.

I disagree with Beancounter about having a quiet word with the shock repairers - I'd be screaming blue murder at 'em.

I'm so glad it didn't happen when you were going quick...just for the record I never, ever, EVER want to be picking you or any of my mates out of the hedge.

[antonye]

Originally Posted by Redruth

This is a picture of me and my new fella, Pete the ex-copper, her neighbour, who came to my rescue on Friday afternoon.

Aw bless, don't you two look like the happy couple!

[swannymere]

Remember to do the lottery etc.etc.,sounds like you were extremely lucky to get away with so little damage,both to yourself and the bike.Wishing you a speedy recovery.Have you got any photos of the crow?

[marko]

Originally Posted by mjbayley

Hi Ruth,

How's the foot?

Had a quick look last night when we unloaded Eric's van.
It looks like the bottom 'eye' end has snapped just above the adjusters!
Most of the fracture has I think been there for a while, as half the broken face of the shock has dirt on it and the other side all 'bright and shiny' like it's just happened ! Very worrying indeed.
Can I suggest you remind the shock 'fixers' about the legal side of product liability, and count yourself luck you were only going at walking pace!

See you soon,
Mark (the pit bitch)

A bit of a difficult one if the crack was an old one,It could have been like that since new!!!! I've been in engineering all my working life and seen lots of things snap for no apparent reason. The other thing the only way to see if there is a crack is to xray the part and unless it's a known weak point no one will bother( was it the eye of the rod?).
The main thing is that Ruth is fit and well apart from the ankle, just sit down when drinking.

[BDG]

Thats scary to think if the shock had collapsed on the motorway Ruth, anyway best not dwell on that, hope your gash is getting better.

Best treat with copious quantities of red wine, not direct on your leg of course, best drunk of course or intravienous drip if you must.

[Redruth]

Shaun, far worse than the predicament with my foot is the fact that I now find I can't drink red wine any more. One glass gives me a raging headache. This is because I'm on some fandangled medication that's supposed to lower my blood pressure. I ask you! Year's of nurturing high blood pressure with bottle upon bottle of red wine and now it doesn't agree with me!

I'm not thinking about how bad it could have been. Just thinking that I keep my guardian angel fully employed 24/7. She'll be looking for an upgrade to a responsible member of the public soon, no doubt