Well Jon, I don't know if "ironic" would exactly be the right word to describe your bad luck here.
(oh you Brits and your typically understated manner)
You see, over on THIS side of the pond we Yanks would propably use another word for your misfortune, and would probably phrase your rhetorical question a little differently. Probably something along the lines of...."DOESN'T THIS SUCK???!!!!"
Good to hear that you're okay, though!
Cheers,
Dwight
(hope everything is expedited and that your riding season doesn't become a wash)
