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Sandi T · May 28, 2024

learningtofly said: ↑

Thanks @Sandi T - I actually got 75 miles under my belt, so did okay for the first time back on the bike, and with the foot issue.

Anyway, the work is now finished, and the damaged lawn replaced with new topsoil and some grass seed!

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@learningtofly
Outstanding, Tony! The garage and landscaping, as well as the motorcycle ride!

joe mc donald · May 28, 2024

learningtofly said: ↑

Another quick update, given that it's been some time now since my surgery.

I've had a couple of issues in terms of my recovery. Firstly, my main wound took weeks and weeks to heal, which was a little challenging. More so is the fact that I have nerve damage in my left foot as a consequence of the surgery, meaning that I have very restricted movement - particularly impacted is my ability to move my foot or toes towards my body (the condition as actually called drop foot). Obviously this is problematic with regard to changing gear, but I collected my bike from storage on Friday and managed to go out for the day on Saturday without any insurmountable problems. I can change gear, albeit that changing up requires a bit of concentration; I'm hoping this will improve over the coming weeks/months as I'm now having physio to address the condition.

In the interim (and knowing that I'd be without my bike for a few months), I decided to have a garage built as I'm fed up with the trials and tribulations of keeping the bike on the patio - particularly during storms when the concertina outer cover has been prone to flying across the garden! Anyway, there's a day or two to go before the associated work is finished but the garage is up and might just enable me to get a second bike at some point in the future (I really do fancy the new Tiger to sit alongside the Bonnie)!

Anyway, here's what the garden looked like originally...

and here it is with with the remainder of the work still required, although allegedly it should all be finished by this evening (which remains to be seen)!

Just need to sort out the damaged lawn next, and do a bit of planting.
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@learningtofly
Sorry to hear your progress has slowed. But all my wishes for a full return to biking. You know I think I may have some of that damage but its my brain that hurts. Wow the garage is fab. Do keep getting better and let us know from time to time. We mat have to look for one of the old CB400 Automatic Honda's for you just to keep you active. Joe

learningtofly · May 28, 2024

joe mc donald said: ↑

@learningtofly
Sorry to hear your progress has slowed. But all my wishes for a full return to biking. You know I think I may have some of that damage but its my brain that hurts. Wow the garage is fab. Do keep getting better and let us know from time to time. We mat have to look for one of the old CB400 Automatic Honda's for you just to keep you active. Joe
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Cheers on all counts, Joe, and I’ll take the Honda, thanks

Fork Lock · May 29, 2024

learningtofly said: ↑

Well, new bike day is now scheduled for next Friday. Ironically, the dealership is directly opposite Watford General Hospital and I'm going straight from a consultation there to the bike collection. (I'll probably need cheering up!)

I've gone entirely crazy with options and extras on the basis that this is probably going to be the last bike that I buy; certainly, it's a long term keeper. So, just as a warning, this is what can happen if you fail to keep track of what you're actually spending and just let your heart rule your head instead

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Hmmm...looks like all are absolutely necessary accoutrements.

Here's praying your medical issues abate.

learningtofly · Jun 8, 2024

Feels a bit more like a garage now...

learningtofly · Jun 8, 2024

Dawsy said: ↑

Very nice but that lawn mower is taking up far too much space
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LOL - you're the third person to say that

I'm actually thinking of letting my builder have it, as I literally never use it (and haven't done so for at least a decade).

joe mc donald · Jun 8, 2024

learningtofly said: ↑

LOL - you're the third person to say that

I'm actually thinking of letting my builder have it, as I literally never use it (and haven't done so for at least a decade).
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@learningtofly How are you mate. Any improvement. You know we are all in there routing for you. @joe mc donald

learningtofly · Jun 8, 2024

joe mc donald said: ↑

@learningtofly How are you mate. Any improvement. You know we are all in there routing for you. @joe mc donald
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Thanks for asking, Joe, and yes - a slight improvement.

Sandi T · Jun 10, 2024

Wow, Tony, that garage is fantastic! I won't be showing it to Steve because he will definitely have "Garage Envy". Not that I don't. I'm was glad to see your response to @joe mc donald that you're seeing some slight improvement. I'll continue to pray that you keep experiencing steady improvement.

learningtofly · Jun 10, 2024

Sandi T said: ↑

Wow, Tony, that garage is fantastic! I won't be showing it to Steve because he will definitely have "Garage Envy". Not that I don't. I'm was glad to see your response to @joe mc donald that you're seeing some slight improvement. I'll continue to pray that you keep experiencing steady improvement.
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Thanks on all counts, @Sandi T

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