DON spent the night in the Hospital….Dr put his toe back in place and after new x rays taken he was released about 230pm……..spent the rest of day organizing the insurance with respect to the bike…..and wondering how we could transport all Don’s personnel stuff home. Not easy in these company towns…no way the airline would allow all the luggage not in proper suitcases….but again Shane to the rescue….he has offered to look after shipping the stuff……….how far can someone go out of his or her way….amazing….Karen, his wife had even offered a place at their home to stay………….though their permanent home is in Corner Brook Nfl…they maintain a home here as well.
Don is booking a flight at this moment to Montreal which leaves at 9;05 am….Shane is coming over with Don’s stuff and Don will arrange what Shane will ship……Heather happens to be visiting in Montreal and her friend has agreed to wait for him and they will all drive back to Gravenhurst……..leaving me to continue on alone….3 to 5 hours of more Gravel…yikes…….then pavement …..yay….only 1850 k to go.
What can I say…we have met many nice people on this trip……
Bob: I am SO SORRY this happened. You had such a wonderful and memorable trip going! Please send my well wishes and best to Don. I am glad that he only dislocated a toe and nothing more. Could have been a collar bone and surgery like happened to me. Ride safe for the balance of the trip. You guys need to write a book! All the Best, Peter.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS PETER....DON IS FLYING TO MONTREAL AT 9AM WHERE HIS WIFE WILL PICK HIM UP....HE IS HEAVILY BRUISED BUT THE TOE NEEDS TO BE WATCHED AND HE HAS TO SEE A DOCTOR WITHIN 48 HRS
DeleteYikes....just getting caught up here on what happened to you guys the past couple days! Glad Don is OK. What a mess the bike is in... Good luck as you continue Bob. Take care!
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Yes, I think its a WRITE OFF....Thanks...loks like I had the LUCK as I am ok and so is my ride with fixable damage....bent forward rests .bent brake peddle and some damage to pannier.......my stickers are scratched...darn ...lol
DeleteOh Dear ! Look what happens when I don't check your Blog for a few days !! Me Nerves !!!
ReplyDeleteI think you should fly home with Don. That's a lotta miles to ride by yourself. I'll definitely be checking in daily now so I won't worry so much.
Maybe now you can actually SLOW DOWN a bit ??
Hi D......yes i planned on riding slower and I have....I was surprise to loose control as I feel quite comfortable on gravel...WELL I DID...lol. On pavement now so I can relax...just need to be able to use the break as both my injuries are on my right.
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