Re: News from Simon Brooke

On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 01:12:25 +0100, Jon Senior
<jon_AT_restlesslemon_DOT_co_DOT_uk> wrote:

>About two weeks ago, Simon managed a rather spectacular crash. A member
>of his cycling club let me know, but I decided to wait until I had seen
>him before I posted anything here.
>
>The details are (vaguely) as follows. He was descending on road with
>some friends from the club and failed to make one of the corners. He
>managed to collide with a rock resulting in a broken back and fractured
>wrist. Now destined for some time immobilised in hospital. Despite this,
>he actually managed to get back on the bike and ride another mile
>(Against the advice of a wiser member of the group) before finally
>accepting that he might have to stop.
>
>Having been to see him today I can report that he is in remarkably good
>spirits. Toes still wiggle (And only when he wants them to) so all is
>good and shaping up for healing well. He sends his regards and is
>already itching to get back on the bike.
>
>Jon

I don't post much but read quite a lot when I have the time.
I'm very sorry to hear about Simon's crash + condition.

I hope he makes a quick + full recovery.
I had a fractured wrist last year and even that was quite a problem.

Get well soon Simon!

Taka
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