Thread: Shamus needs your moral support.

Is that a steel rod in his left shin ?

Thanks for the laugh, Terry. I really should give up eating in front of the computer, though.

Wow, LT ! You are a lucky guy and must be proud of both your missus and daughter.
They are both lovely. My own wife has similar pixie-like looks, and we're planning to have a child next year.

Originally Posted by Latindancer

Wow, LT ! You are a lucky guy and must be proud of both your missus and daughter. They are both lovely. My own wife has similar pixie-like looks, and we're planning to have a child next year.

Yep mate and extremely lucky as they are also lovely people.

Good luck with your plans and I hope the baby angel smiles on you both.

Anyway my wife has promised Shamus to organize a gala pie eating afternoon and once he has been released from hospital.

All are welcome and whoever fancies a pie and a few beers.

^ any sausage rolls ?

One question - is his name Shane or is it Shamus?

Get well soon mate! Count your lucky stars!

Originally Posted by Dillinger

Is that a steel rod in his left shin ?

Based upon what Shane/Shamus has told me he has steel in there but the doctors have told him fok all.

Two complete fractures but the one of concern is just above his ankle.

He cannot move his ankle as yet but can move his toes which is a plus.

I would have thought they should have started with physiotherapy by now, moving his ankle around and getting everything working but nothing.

A bit of a worry with this lack of doctor/ patient communication.

His shiners have cleared up well, is his vision back to what it was pre-accident?

Hope to visit at the weekend if thats ok we will be back in Bangkok then.
Will pm you my phone number friday LT .
Get well soon Shane hope to see you saturday or sunday.

Originally Posted by quimbian corholla

His shiners have cleared up well, is his vision back to what it was pre-accident?

Whilst his eyeballs are still extremely red his eye sight is almost back to normal apart from some dizziness when standing up.

Day by day.

Originally Posted by klong toey

Hope to visit at the weekend if thats ok we will be back in Bangkok then.
Will pm you my phone number friday LT .

That would be great mate and a special thank you to Vocal Neal who has gone out of his way to visit Shane on many occasions delivering coffees, reading glasses and company.

Good on you Vocal Neal.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Whilst his eyeballs are still extremely red his eye sight is almost back to normal

That must be one of the scariest things of all, thinking your eye sight might be permanently damaged. That and the fear you may never walk again.

Thank fuck for him that neither is the case. Onwards and upwards.

How the fucking hell did this thread turn into a shit fight?

Shamus agreed that I post his personal experience on here, in fact requested I do so for the following reasons and to warn people;

1. Proper health and accident insurance is a must especially as he knew he was going to ride a bike here in Thailand.

2. If you are going to ride a bike check your accident insurance status as a lot of policies only insure up to riding a bike of 250cc. Shamus took the unlimited engine size option as he knew he was going to drive some big bikes and he was fully covered.

3. If you are going to travel long distances on a bike always be with friends. If he wasn't with Nedwalk he would have been in big shit.

4. When driving on a bike you are traveling at your own risk. It's a great way to see the country but the risks are certainly there even for the most experienced drivers.

We just arrived home from Bangkok and my wife promised to make me a roast chicken dinner.

On her way down to Foodland a bike come up the inside on her left, hit something on the road, lost control and slide underneath her car.

Lucky she was driving the Vios as if she was in the Hilux Vigo he would have been deaded, squashed like a tomato.

Yes, they're very dangerous things. I value my life. Most Thais seem to ride them because they're cheap and convenient going through traffic. Westerners seem to ride them for fun.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Based upon what Shane/Shamus has told me he has steel in there but the doctors have told him fok all.

I sure hope it is titanium. They haven't used steel for ages in the states for that type of injury.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

How the fucking hell did this thread turn into a shit fight?

It's an internet forum, even a nice thread about mates looking out for each other is going to attract thread-shitters sad to say.

Big kudos to all those who have helped out the guy and it seems the mods have been diligent and cleaned up the crap in the thread.

Nice to see (HA!) that his eyesight is improving (sorry for the cheap shot Shane/Shamus), keep on keeping on getting better.

Originally Posted by bsnub

I sure hope it is titanium.

I'm sure it is mate and steel was probably not the right terminology used by myself.

In fact Shane mentioned staples on the upper main bone and just above his ankle.

Both bones completely broken and we hope the full movement of his ankle will be possible.

He expects he may have a slight limp for a while but really he is so happy to be alive.

Originally Posted by quimbian corholla

It's an internet forum, even a nice thread about mates looking out for each other is going to attract thread-shitters sad to say.

I didn't see most of it mate but you can bet your bottom dollar that there are supporters of bike riding and those that frown on it mainly due to bad past experience.

Personally I love riding bikes, it's one of my life long addictions, but my wife won't let me get on one especially after what happened today not to mention what happened to one of our friends.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

3. If you are going to travel long distances on a bike always be with friends. If he wasn't with Nedwalk he would have been in big shit.

Fuck, this is where I will come unstuck some day as I love to travel solo.

Jeez, not much can do about that innit, just die alone on the side of the road.

Anyway I'm no Orphan, many people prefer the solo road.

Whatever Eh, life's a gamble at the best of times.

The important thing is that Shamus gets back on the ride and carrys on.
Foking lucky he has Ned watching his back.

Your a good Dude Ned.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Personally I love riding bikes, it's one of my life long addictions, but my wife won't let me get on one especially after what happened today not to mention what happened to one of our friends.

Well LT, Why cant we just disappear into the hinterland behind Pattaya for an over night trip ??

Take some scooters and just have a nice day, Some nice country out there innit, be a good little trip with Ned and shamus.

No need to wank on about having big bikes, all about connecting.

See you in October I hope.