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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: pete roper on August 05, 2018, 08:24:13 AM
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I'm currently in North America and my business has been being minded by my employee Michael while I'm away. I just got news that he was seriously injured in a bike accident on Friday night. Serious enough that he was airlifted to Sydney and although he's conscious he has severe back injuries and the prognosis isn't wonderful as far as I can make out. Any which way he isn't going to be working on anything but getting well for a long time.
As it is I don't think there is anything in the workshop that can't wait but if needs be I'll cut my holiday short and fly home but if anybody urgently needs to contact me the best way is email.
motomoda.roper(ampersand)gmail.com
Hope the mods are OK with me clogging up the board with this but it seemed like a good way of getting the word out.
Pete
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First, best wishes for a speedy recovery for Michael. So sorry to hear of a rider going down.
I'm sure this important news is well more than forum worthy.
Best wishes for things working out.
Adding, please keep us updated on the healing process and your coping with the situation.
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Damn that sucks. I hope he heals up.
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I hope for a good recovery, best regards.
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Our thoughts go out to Michael. Hope he recovers soon.
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Sorry to hear that Pete. Best wishes for a good recovery for your employee and friend.
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Prayers for Michael, family and you.
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Keep us updated Pete .
Dusty
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Wow, that's not good. Don't cut your holiday short, customers will wait. You'll be going back to work, so much for semi-retirement. Hope Michael gets back soon all healed up.
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Darn sorry to hear that, best wishes out to Michael, hope the best for him.
Bruce
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Prayers sent.
Gian4
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Pete
Not the kind of thing you want to hear on vacation or anytime.....
Hope your friend Michael heals well and gets back to what he enjoys doing.
Mark
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Very sorry to hear this Pete. I hope Michael makes a complete recovery.
dave
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Prayers from this neck of the woods for Michael and you Pete...
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More prayers sent..
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So sorry to hear this Pete..it must be gut wrenching for you.
All the best from Dorcia and me..
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Sorry about your buddy. Stay on holiday. Guzzis can wait. The Italians are on vacation as we speak. :wink:
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best thoughts to all
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That's not good Pete. Hope Michael heals up quick with no lingering after-effects.
I'm sure any customers caught out would be understanding and wait until you get back at your scheduled time.
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I'm very sorry to hear this. Michael has worked on my Breva and he's very fastidious and meticulous.
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Not good news! Hope for the best.
GliderJohn
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So sad to read about this Pete. Prayers and best wishes to Michael for a complete recovery.
Glenn
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Sorry to hear it, Pete, and I hope Michael heals quickly.
Cheers,
Shaun
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Very sad news. :cry: :cry: Sending good thoughts Michael's way for a speedy recovery.
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Not good news Pete. Best wishes for a speedy and painless recovery.
Keep us posted.
jdg
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Prayers inbound for all involved and affected by this event.
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News is still scant, although I've enlisted the help of one of my other customers, the woman who bought my V7 Racer, Pippa, (She's a cop so is affectionately known as Pippa Pig.) is trying to find out details by asking her NSW counterparts what they know and feeding back to me.
It seems there may of been a bloody kangaroo involved, (The reason I NEVER ride after dark!) but apart from that.....
Latest report I heard second hand from Craig, who posts here as 'Clancy' from time to time is that things are grim but not terminal in terms of recovery.
Shit, bugger, arse....etc.
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That sucks. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Tough news
hope it all ends as well as can be expected
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I went to Michael’s place today and spent some time with his mother.
Unfortunately there’s not much news to pass on.
Michael was air lifted from Canberra to Sydney on Friday night.
On Saturday he underwent surgery for 6 hrs and has been in ICU since.
Even a positive outcome is going to take a long recovery.
He was found Friday night when someone stopped to investigate his motorcycle lying on its side with the lights on.
He has no memory of what happened.
I know it was raining that night but have no idea if that had anything to do with his accident.
At this point no other vehicles seem to have been involved.
That’s about all I can tell you.
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All the very best, Michael :smiley:
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I am very sorry to hear about Michael. I am hoping for a good recovery.
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All my best to the entire Motomoda clan. Hoping Michael surprises everyone with a quick recovery.
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We all hate to hear this sort of thing. At the same time there are no better wishes than those coming from motorcyclists. Good fortune to Michael and his family
Hang on Pete. You've got good people around you, even if they're half a world away. R3~
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Hoping for the best.
Rich A
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Peace and strength to all his immediate and extended family and friends...
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My hopes join all the others for a successful recovery. No matter the continent or the conditions, we all face a certain amount of risk.
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Hi Peter, I was very concerned to hear of Michaels injuries and hope very much for a positive outcome. He is a valued employee of Mota Moda,he met me me at the workshop and within 1 hour had my claim for roller upgrade in to Piaggio. It appears as though Skippy may have been involved. Regards to you and Michaels family.
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Just an update on this. I just received an email from him, he has just had his broken collar bone pinned, (Didn't even know about that!) and has regained some feeling in his left side although his right side is still numb and functionless below the chest.
Hopefully things will continue to improve but there's a long haul ahead.
Still no real idea what happened but the collar bone would suggest he lost the front and then the tyre bit again. That usually chucks you over the high side and often snaps a collar bone.
Pete
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I was just wondering.
Thanks for the update.
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Which hospital is he in, Peter? We'd like to send a card.
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Prince of Wales private, not sure which ward, he's been moving about a bit. Probably spinal I think.
Pete
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Thanks.
Postal details Here: http://www.princeofwalesprivatehospital.com.au/visitors (http://www.princeofwalesprivatehospital.com.au/visitors)
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Sound's like Micheal is on the mend. My best wishes for a full and quick recovery.
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Would be interested to hear from any or all from WG here in Oz, and we could have a ride up to harass the poor bastard in his ward until escorted out by security....
Or something.
Huzo.
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Not a good idea Peter, certainly not yet. He’s got a lot of healing to do before he gets deluged by visitors he doesn’t know.
Pete
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Not a good idea Peter, certainly not yet. He�s got a lot of healing to do before he gets deluged by visitors he doesn�t know.
Pete
Ok, you'll be the best person to take advice from and thanks for your frank comment.
Desperately hope for a good outcome for all.
Huzo.
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So for anyone who's interested...
Then there's this knob jockey.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1897/30689717658_4b055fefaa.jpg)
Jude and I drove up to Sydney to visit him yesterday and all things being equal he was pretty upbeat. He dragged us out to the pub and we had a good chat about his and the business's future and he's getting some sensation back. Left side better than the right but he dropped his phone on his nuts the other day and said he definitely felt that OK!
Obviously there are a lot of hard yards ahead but it's early days and the return of feeling, even if not accompanied yet by movement, is a good thing.
One thing that is good is that as part of our rego/insurance there is a levy we pay. While we may moan about it it does cover Michael for lifetime disability! Not only will it cover alterations to his abode but also his workshop so, as far as possible, he will be able to continue to work and contribute! I'll never moan about that levy again!
Anyway, given my mates all seem to be smashing themselves up I think I'd better go out and organise Michael and Mark some 'Gang' T Shirts. I think we should call them the 'Crips'! :evil:
Pete
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Excellent news.
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Good on you, Michael. We're thinking of you.
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Anyway, given my mates all seem to be smashing themselves up I think I'd better go out and organise Michael and Mark some 'Gang' T Shirts. I think we should call them the 'Crips'! :evil:
Pete
A local (to me) forum has Team Titanium.
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Another piece of bad news. I wish both Michael and Mark a speedy recovery. I don't know why I missed this until now. :huh:
John Henry
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Here's to Michael, hoping for continuing improvement.
As Pete noted, many hard yards ahead, hoping you'll keep the strength.
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Glad to hear Michael is doing better, long road to go. Seems to run in 3's-- 1st Ron, 2nd Michael, 3rd Mark. Stay Safe down there, praying for you 3.
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I am seven years out from becoming a member of the titanium crew. It gets better keep your chin up and pay attention to your therapist
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Keep on the upward Michael.
Must be getting stronger to be able to drag Mr Roper to the pub! :shocked:
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:thumb:
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Pete, are you going to be in Asheville this go round?
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Pete, are you going to be in Asheville this go round?
Uh, he's already back isn't he?
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Yes, sorry Dan, we never got that far south. Winchester was as far south as we got really before heading back west through Kentucky.
Pete
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So sorry to hear, Pete. Thoughts and such--and let me know if there's anything I can do from this side of the world (even if it's just a cheerful thought).
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Thanks for the the update, Pete. Glad he's continuing to improve!
Cheers,
Shaun
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Best wishes Michael.
Keep pushing forward. You're not alone in this, we're all rooting for you.
Cheers :thumb: