Featured Tiger 800 I’ll Miss Her!

Discussion in 'Tiger / Explorer' started by Ken P, Apr 21, 2021.

  1. Ken P

    Ken P Well-Known Member

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    Having had lockdown lifted I have been putting plenty of miles on my new Tiger (see my previous thread) in fact, I’ve put more miles on her than I did on the Speedy the whole time I had it! I’ve used any and every excuse under the sun to get out....today I did a 140 mile round trip (funny, it’s only 35 miles away) to the Sportsbike shop in Boston just to buy a new pair of ear plugs! It was an “interesting” ride for those of you who know the Fens of East Anglia - buffeted one way by cross winds and the other by the slipstream of passing trucks! (A couple of minor cheek clenching moments were reported!)....

    Anyway, the bike has now been put up for a while as I am being admitted to Addenbrookes hospital on Friday 23rd for surgery on an aortic aneurysm.....been waiting for a while, but I will say my bum is twitching at the thought of it!

    So...a two week stay in hospital post surgery, then three to six months until I can get back on the bike/drive again.......

    BUT........they will rebuild me and I will return!

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  2. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Heres to a successful operation and a speedy recovery!
     
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  3. Ricardodaforce

    Ricardodaforce Active Member

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    Wishing you well.
     
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  4. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    Sending you every good wish for your surgery and full recovery.
     
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  5. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    All the best - soon be on the next adventure ride.
     
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  6. alfie

    alfie Getting older but still going for it
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    All the best and enjoy the enforced rest

    Alfie
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    Here's wishing you a very speedy recovery. Thinking about that tiger sitting there waiting for you may help. Talk again soon mate.
    Joe.
     
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  8. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    Keep smiling and don’t let the buggers grind you down.

    keep safe.
     
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  9. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    All the best,your bike will be looking forward to your return
     
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  10. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

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    All the best mate. I guarantee your first ride after your full recovery will be one to remember. :)
     
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  11. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Good luck with the op and with your recovery....
     
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  12. Gleekzorp

    Gleekzorp New Member

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    Wishing you the very best and get well soon!
     
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  13. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    "BUT........they will rebuild me and I will return!!"

    What you meant to say was "... and I will return - fitter, stronger and better than ever!!" :)

    Good luck with the surgery and best wishes for the recovery and recuperation!
     
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  14. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    As @Adie P said, Ken, you "will return--fitter, stronger and better than ever!!" Sending positive thoughts across the pond for a smooth and successful operation and a quick and complete recovery. :heart: Your bike will be patiently awaiting your return. :)
     
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  15. roadrider

    roadrider First Class Member

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    Good luck for the op and a speedy recovery
     
  16. OsteKuste

    OsteKuste Intergalactic Warlord
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    It’s at least going to make the ride all the sweeter. Speedy recovery.
     
  17. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again
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    Hope all goes well and you're soon back in t'saddle.
     
  18. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Wishing you all the best luck in the world mate.
     
  19. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    @Ken P, just checking in to see how your surgery went. From your first post in this thread it sounds like you may be getting out of the hospital at the end of this week. I hope all went smoothly and according to plan. Please post us when you feel up to it. Take good care. :heart:
     
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