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Re: the latest Brian (bear) news.
« Reply #350 on: April 11, 2012, 10:56:00 PM »
I'll be in the pub having a few on the 20th July. 8) 8) 8)
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and my BIRTHDAY.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #351 on: April 12, 2012, 03:34:07 AM »
I'll be in the pub having a few on the 20th July. 8) 8) 8)
I always celebrate the day men landed on the moon....................
AND MY BIRTHDAY.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Is that why you wear that space suit on your bike Sammy? ;D
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« Reply #352 on: April 12, 2012, 03:43:51 AM »
Happy birthday Sammy.............21 again?

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« Reply #353 on: April 13, 2012, 06:40:56 AM »
You might be in luck Cliff, we race @ Shannonville in July (about 2 hours east of Toronto).  I'll try and find the dates.

I'm sure Brent & I can find a few to tip in celebration on the 20th Sam. ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #354 on: April 13, 2012, 05:18:01 PM »










You might be in luck Cliff, we race @ Shannonville in July (about 2 hours east of Toronto).  I'll try and find the dates.

I'm sure Brent & I can find a few to tip in celebration on the 20th Sam. ;D ;D ;D




Shannonville is July 14-15th. You can always count on me when it comes to tipping a few. Sam's b-day will be no exception.  ::)

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« Reply #355 on: April 13, 2012, 07:34:33 PM »
  So i don't forget your birthday Sam,  Here is a little something to get yer motor running........  ;)    ::)

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« Reply #356 on: April 14, 2012, 03:45:49 AM »
You guys are trying to make me older before my time ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D birthday ain't until July.  ::)

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« Reply #357 on: April 14, 2012, 10:57:34 AM »
 Jim,  Why is Sam's statement on your post ????    ???     Weird looking without the quote notation.    :o
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« Reply #358 on: May 11, 2012, 03:08:49 AM »
Well it's been awhile, and I wasn't even sure if Brian was still at the Royal Talbot, but I gave him a call and yep, he's still there, so as I was looking for an excuse to take the Bavarian Murder Weapon for a ride, I invited myself over to see how he's going. Ev was there too and we had a great yack, and Brian dropped another bombshell, he can walk!

Yep, he's still working on his balance and becausse I pinched his spot on the couch (sorry mate) he needed a little help to get out of the low chair that he was sitting in, but he's got a walking frame and can actually walk with it, which I thought was fantastic! He was able to walk across the room to his electric wheelchair, turn himself around, and sit down into his chair, and he's working on getting rid of the walking frame and moving on to walking with sticks soo, so that's excellent news.

He's also told me that his outfit is finished and ready to race again, he's getting his racing license back again, and his crew have installed an electric shifter and linked brakes, so he's aiming to start racing again at the National titles in November! Surprisingly, Ev is very supportive, and while she might not agree that it's Brian's best idea, she said that she's not his mother, so I think that's great, I don't know if my wife would be as accepting. Well done Brian, and well done Ev! Cheers, Terry, ;D 
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: the latest Brian (bear) news.
« Reply #359 on: May 11, 2012, 03:17:33 AM »
Jim,  Why is Sam's statement on your post ????    ???     Weird looking without the quote notation.    :o

Perhaps I was in America at the time and was using Jim's computer, you really must keep up Jon boy he says, replying nearly a month later. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #360 on: May 11, 2012, 03:25:20 AM »
Well it's been awhile, and I wasn't even sure if Brian was still at the Royal Talbot, but I gave him a call and yep, he's still there, so as I was looking for an excuse to take the Bavarian Murder Weapon for a ride, I invited myself over to see how he's going. Ev was there too and we had a great yack, and Brian dropped another bombshell, he can walk!

Yep, he's still working on his balance and becausse I pinched his spot on the couch (sorry mate) he needed a little help to get out of the low chair that he was sitting in, but he's got a walking frame and can actually walk with it, which I thought was fantastic! He was able to walk across the room to his electric wheelchair, turn himself around, and sit down into his chair, and he's working on getting rid of the walking frame and moving on to walking with sticks soo, so that's excellent news.

He's also told me that his outfit is finished and ready to race again, he's getting his racing license back again, and his crew have installed an electric shifter and linked brakes, so he's aiming to start racing again at the National titles in November! Surprisingly, Ev is very supportive, and while she might not agree that it's Brian's best idea, she said that she's not his mother, so I think that's great, I don't know if my wife would be as accepting. Well done Brian, and well done Ev! Cheers, Terry, ;D

Fantastic news Tell, wish I had a woman like Ev, come to think of it, I just wish I had a woman ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #361 on: May 11, 2012, 04:03:51 PM »
Good news Terry... ;)
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« Reply #362 on: May 11, 2012, 07:59:38 PM »
Great news Terry.  Thanks for keeping us updated on fantastic Brian's progress.
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Re: the latest Brian (bear) news.
« Reply #363 on: May 11, 2012, 08:39:15 PM »
Where have you been hiding, guys? We got that most excellent news from the man himself a week ago! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #364 on: May 12, 2012, 03:05:46 AM »
Thanks Scott, and I forgot (until I read the thread in your link) about the "secret project" that Bill is working on for Brian, he's getting very excited about it! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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« Reply #365 on: May 12, 2012, 04:26:00 AM »

Good to hear you are more mobile now Brian, Terry filled me in today on his visit last Friday.

Make sure we know where your first race is going to be - it would be great to come and watch you on the track.

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« Reply #366 on: May 12, 2012, 09:18:01 AM »
 I've been quietly following this since Brian's accident.  Obviously I don't know that man but I have a lot of empathy with his situation.  On April 15, 2004 I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't move my feet, my knees would bend but nothing would happen from the knees down.  I don't feel like my situation was as bad as his but it was certainly traumatic for me and my family at the time.  My initial recover was pretty quick, I credit my hard head, the love and care of my girl friend and brother, and the skill of my neuro-surgeon.  The long term recovery was pretty slow and I still have some residual nerve pain and numbness in my feet, especially the right one. 
  It does my heart good to hear that Brian is recovering so quickly and that he is getting back into racing his side car rig.  His recovery is partly due to the tenacity of the Aussie spirit I'm sure, partly due to his desire to ride.  Keep pushing Brian, you'll get back out there!
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« Reply #367 on: May 12, 2012, 09:17:29 PM »
Awesome news Brian. And thanks terry for keeping us updated.
Hope to see Brian at a race meeting - maybe the classic next year.
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« Reply #368 on: May 12, 2012, 09:38:00 PM »
I've been quietly following this since Brian's accident.  Obviously I don't know that man but I have a lot of empathy with his situation.  On April 15, 2004 I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't move my feet, my knees would bend but nothing would happen from the knees down.  I don't feel like my situation was as bad as his but it was certainly traumatic for me and my family at the time.  My initial recover was pretty quick, I credit my hard head, the love and care of my girl friend and brother, and the skill of my neuro-surgeon.  The long term recovery was pretty slow and I still have some residual nerve pain and numbness in my feet, especially the right one. 
  It does my heart good to hear that Brian is recovering so quickly and that he is getting back into racing his side car rig.  His recovery is partly due to the tenacity of the Aussie spirit I'm sure, partly due to his desire to ride.  Keep pushing Brian, you'll get back out there!

Thanks for your thoughts TTF.
All the best with your situation.
As for me, it's head down and ass up.
I've got five weeks left to get good enough to walk out of here on these crutches. ;D

Cheers,
Brian
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« Reply #369 on: May 12, 2012, 09:44:39 PM »
Awesome news Brian. And thanks terry for keeping us updated.
Hope to see Brian at a race meeting - maybe the classic next year.
Cheers
Peter.

We'll definitely be lining up for the "Classic", without a doubt the best meeting of the year.
See you there Pete.

Cheers,
Brian
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« Reply #370 on: May 12, 2012, 09:59:44 PM »
Hey Terry, make sure you keep Bear well supplied with beer; the more he drinks, the more often he will have to walk to the john!! Therapeutic exercise! ;D
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« Reply #371 on: May 12, 2012, 11:52:55 PM »
 
Hey Terry, make sure you keep Bear well supplied with beer; the more he drinks, the more often he will have to walk to the john!! Therapeutic exercise! ;D

An interesting twist to my therapy Scottly. ;D
I can work with that.

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« Reply #372 on: May 13, 2012, 01:15:26 AM »
Hey Terry, make sure you keep Bear well supplied with beer; the more he drinks, the more often he will have to walk to the john!! Therapeutic exercise! ;D

Hey Terry, make sure you keep Bear well supplied with beer; the more he drinks, the more often he will have to walk to the john!! Therapeutic exercise! ;D
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HONEY, I think the dog needs to go for a WALK. ;D
HONEY, I think my pecker needs to go for a WALK  ;D
More beer means more exerSIZE.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #373 on: May 13, 2012, 02:25:01 AM »
Ha ha, while I obviously don't drink myself, I suppose I could drop a six pack around to Brian next visit, if he's allowed to have one or three............ Hey Brian, have you got access to a BBQ? ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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« Reply #374 on: May 13, 2012, 07:31:32 AM »
I've been quietly following this since Brian's accident.  Obviously I don't know that man but I have a lot of empathy with his situation.  On April 15, 2004 I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't move my feet, my knees would bend but nothing would happen from the knees down.  I don't feel like my situation was as bad as his but it was certainly traumatic for me and my family at the time.  My initial recover was pretty quick, I credit my hard head, the love and care of my girl friend and brother, and the skill of my neuro-surgeon.  The long term recovery was pretty slow and I still have some residual nerve pain and numbness in my feet, especially the right one. 
  It does my heart good to hear that Brian is recovering so quickly and that he is getting back into racing his side car rig.  His recovery is partly due to the tenacity of the Aussie spirit I'm sure, partly due to his desire to ride.  Keep pushing Brian, you'll get back out there!

Thanks for your thoughts TTF.
All the best with your situation.
As for me, it's head down and ass up.
I've got five weeks left to get good enough to walk out of here on these crutches. ;D

Cheers,
Brian

You can do it.  They told me it would take 2 or 3 years to get back walking again.  I was up and walking, poorly but walking, by the end of September, five months. These days I'm pretty much back to my old self.
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