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Please know that we're all pulling for you! Good luck!
I'm pulling for the bike, he will be fine! 
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Really sorry to hear about this. Keep the positive vibes and good luck for Thursday.
I've had a good life - if reincarnated I'd change nothing!!
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Sorry for your sad news. Hope it works out.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Good luck on Thursday and keep a postive outlook.
Kendall
"When you drink the water, remember the man who dug the well." Chinese proverb
2008 America Pacific/Aegean blue w/long slash cut TOR's, and stock carbs rejetted.
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Ray
Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope all goes well with the hand rebuild.
Who's going to make the tea now, at all the events we usually meet up at??? Chin up mate
Paul
Think what you say .....before you say what you think!!! If in doubt...say nowt!!
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Wishing you all the best, Ray in the repair and recovery!
John
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"The difference between an ordeal and an adventure is planning" - Charles Hutchins
2008 TBA / Black / NCHD Windscreen / Saddlebags / De-Baffled Pipes / Flat Black Console
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It's gonna be a long bumpy road, but I believe you've got what it takes to overcome this.
Good thoughts and wishes for you my friend,
Uncle Charlie
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Bummer man, hope it turns out well for you!
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Glad you're still with us. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!
'07 America
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I know you'll be back in the saddle soon, Ray! (...and stronger than ever) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Just read this Ray, I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you heal fully with time, the best of british to your recovery!
Ben
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How did the OP go Ray ?
All the best
Paul & Julie
Ride to eat,Eat to ride!
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Sorry to hear about your mishap. I hope you have a speedy recovery and hope the Doctor is wrong about loing the use of your hand. I know that must be depressing. Again sorry for your misfortunes and hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Got out this lunchtime, apparently the hand is a lot worse than originally thought, and he has had to wire up all those little bones. He has also had to put a screw into my thumb to attach the bone back, he once again says that the wrist and hand will take around three months to mend. I am back in hospital Tuesday to have the plaster removed and some more xrays to make sure everything is where it is supposed to be. The speedy was picked up Wednesday afternoon and goes to a place called 4th dimention, I can rng up in a weeks time to find out what the outcome is... Thanks guys for your thoughts and keeping my mind positive, now if only you would share the pain with me 
Ray(UK)
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Hurts like a bugger, does it Ray? Would or does it help to keep your hand elevated? Hope you don't suffer too long with this.
Live to love, love to live.
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Well back in hospital today, and had my fourth cask on my arm. Man this thing is really bugging me with it being my left hand and writing hand etc.
He showed me today the extent of the damage and told me to not expect miracles, but I am and can move my fingers and my thumb with a little pain, so hey a few months and hopefully....
Ray(UK)
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He showed me today the extent of the damage and told me to not expect miracles, but I am and can move my fingers and my thumb with a little pain, so hey a few months and hopefully....
Ride to eat,Eat to ride!
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Keep being positive Ray and proving them wrong. It works for me..
Gwilly
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He showed me today the extent of the damage and told me to not expect miracles, but I am and can move my fingers and my thumb with a little pain, so hey a few months and hopefully....
Less than a fortnight since the crash and you've got movement 
You'll be back on the road before the bike 
Just don't rush it too much, take your time and heal properly 
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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Knowing Ray....the last thing he'll want to do is take it easy!!!  Seriously though mate, DO take it easy, while you can. The moment you get sent for physio, then do everything you get told to do there. Any news on the bike?
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Movement is good news, told ya he would be OK! That's why I'm pulling for the bike.Any word on how bad that is yet?
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Easy does it Ray! Time and rest are the key factors in your recovery Ray, so don't try and push the healing process. Finally don't be tempted to go pushing stuff down your plaster cast either - Ive seen some disasterous results arise from that. I'd say thumbs up for the recovery but that might not be the wisest thing to say......but then when did I ever come out with any advice that was wise. 
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
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Easy does it Ray!
Time and rest are the key factors in your recovery Ray, so don't try and push the healing process.
Finally don't be tempted to go pushing stuff down your plaster cast either - Ive seen some disasterous results arise from that.
I'd say thumbs up for the recovery but that might not be the wisest thing to say......but then when did I ever come out with any advice that was wise.
Just dont be writing maps or directions on my plaster........
update
Just heard that the bike is a total write off, so looks as though I made a nice mess of me and the bike..
Ray(UK)
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Yeah Ray, sorry to hear this. From how you described this "get off" of yours in your initial report, this sad bit of news doesn't suprise me none.
However, I hope your insurance company comes through for ya and treats you right, and that a whole shiny new Triumph is sittin' in your garage very soon.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Yeah Ray, sorry to hear this. From how you described this "get off" of yours in your initial report, this sad bit of news doesn't suprise me none.
However, I hope your insurance company comes through for ya and treats you right, and that a whole shiny new Triumph is sittin' in your garage very soon.
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Insurance company have been intouch and there is no way I can afford a new bike, so I am looking at secondhand bikes. Lowey (Nick) has his America up for grabss I will be looking at it this weekend..... Thanks Nick.....
Ray(UK)
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update
Just heard that the bike is a total write off, so looks as though I made a nice mess of me and the bike..
Sorry to hear the sad news about the bike Ray, will you be getting any of your extras back or will you have to start all over gain ?
My name is phil . . . I ride a TRIUMPH
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Hi Phil
Yea, took most of the extras off, or I should say Chris (oldgimmer) took most of the extras off for me. So things like progressive shocks/springs/Corbin seat etc are in the garage......
Ray(UK)
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worthwhile excercise taking it all off then Ray,
glad to hear things are on the mend hopefully. Thought might have seen you at K.E. I'll give you a bell next week and come down for a brew.
Cheers
Chris
All the best
Chris
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worthwhile excercise taking it all off then Ray,
glad to hear things are on the mend hopefully. Thought might have seen you at K.E. I'll give you a bell next week and come down for a brew.
Cheers
Chris
No prob Chris.............
Ray(UK)
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Hi Phil
Yea, took most of the extras off, or I should say Chris (oldgimmer) took most of the extras off for me. So things like progressive shocks/springs/Corbin seat etc are in the garage......
Good news and well done Chris
My name is phil . . . I ride a TRIUMPH
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