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E65Ross said:
Really enjoyed it and mentally it's great.... It means so much to me that I'm able to do that. 7 months ago I was learning how to walk again and was bricking it I would almost be a vegetable.
This is the crux of it; it's a vindication of just how far you have come in that (relatively) short time.Sorry to interrupt the GPS data
masermartin said:
E65Ross said:
Really enjoyed it and mentally it's great.... It means so much to me that I'm able to do that. 7 months ago I was learning how to walk again and was bricking it I would almost be a vegetable.
This is the crux of it; it's a vindication of just how far you have come in that (relatively) short time.Sorry to interrupt the GPS data
Just a couple of before shots.... My only during shot is of my friend changing his innertube.... And 1 after shot. The "riding" shots will come later, as already said
Forgot to say, eye appointment tomorrow morning. I will also see about popping over to the neuro department and see if I can find out about driving! Both of my surgeons are well aware I'm cycling decent miles. 750 miles per month on the road and I'm fine yet I can't drive. Frustrating or what!
Tell you what..... Can't wait to get my V8 barge back. It's going to feel slow as bugger compared to the cars I've been in since coming out of surgery, which include a McLaren 12C and 650S courtesy of Geoff and Brad on here, lots of miles in my dad's F13 BMW M6, and of course that dragster!
Tell you what..... Can't wait to get my V8 barge back. It's going to feel slow as bugger compared to the cars I've been in since coming out of surgery, which include a McLaren 12C and 650S courtesy of Geoff and Brad on here, lots of miles in my dad's F13 BMW M6, and of course that dragster!
Just at the eye department at hospital now. Just had my assessment and now waiting to see the consultant.
I wasn't sure if they'd been any improvements since March but there have been. Looking to the far right is the point when my eyes are the least aligned. They have a scale rating for how misaligned they are, 0 being perfect. Back in March looking far right was a 7, today is a 5....so going in the right direction.
Just gotta wait to see the consultant now.
I wasn't sure if they'd been any improvements since March but there have been. Looking to the far right is the point when my eyes are the least aligned. They have a scale rating for how misaligned they are, 0 being perfect. Back in March looking far right was a 7, today is a 5....so going in the right direction.
Just gotta wait to see the consultant now.
Consultant is writing a letter to Mr Grundy, my GP and myself to say that from an optometry/orthoptic point of view....I'm good to drive 
DVLA MAY be a bunch of arses and say that I still have to wait until the 12 month period, however.
I went to neuro to see if I could find Vas but he was in theatre, he will call me later. I'm going to ask him to see if he could write to the DVLA or to me (which I can copy and send to DVLA along with my reapplication process) to hopefully get the ball rolling.
I don't have my hopes set for earlier, but it does look like I SHOULD be back behind the wheel at some point this year.
DVLA MAY be a bunch of arses and say that I still have to wait until the 12 month period, however.
I went to neuro to see if I could find Vas but he was in theatre, he will call me later. I'm going to ask him to see if he could write to the DVLA or to me (which I can copy and send to DVLA along with my reapplication process) to hopefully get the ball rolling.
I don't have my hopes set for earlier, but it does look like I SHOULD be back behind the wheel at some point this year.
To say I'm happy is an understatement. Even if the DVLA are insanely slow at getting it sorted (which they will be, of course) I know 100% that I WILL be driving in not mega long. Even if it's January/Feb 2016 I will be driving. Back in March the eye chap kind of made it seem as though even when those 12 months are up there was a chance I wouldn't drive.
Pics from the Mega Meon are up - I've just ordered a CD with all photos on
http://sportivephoto.thirdlight.com/advsearch.tlx?...
Click on the thumbnails for a slightly higher quality image. Couple of good ones there. I'm not usually one for giving thumbs up/smiling at the camera on a sporting event, but thought I best look as happy as possible
Pics from the Mega Meon are up - I've just ordered a CD with all photos on
http://sportivephoto.thirdlight.com/advsearch.tlx?...
Click on the thumbnails for a slightly higher quality image. Couple of good ones there. I'm not usually one for giving thumbs up/smiling at the camera on a sporting event, but thought I best look as happy as possible
Just got back in the country from a trip and this is all good news, very well done on the ride Ross and best of luck with the DVLA.
It's some journey you've been on over the last couple of years, massive hats of to you for your fortitude throughout all this, many of us have been humbled by it. Re-reading the early posts in this thread make me realise just how unpredictable life can be, the only answer is to just get on with stuff and do your best and you've certainly demonstrated that.
I think even you should be allowed a little time to feel smug right now, I'm sure you'll be grabbing life's next challenge and throttling it soon enough!
It's some journey you've been on over the last couple of years, massive hats of to you for your fortitude throughout all this, many of us have been humbled by it. Re-reading the early posts in this thread make me realise just how unpredictable life can be, the only answer is to just get on with stuff and do your best and you've certainly demonstrated that.
I think even you should be allowed a little time to feel smug right now, I'm sure you'll be grabbing life's next challenge and throttling it soon enough!
DVLA being a bunch of arses and saying even tho my neurosurgeons say I'm fine to drive again I still must wait 12 months.
I can apply 8 weeks early due to them taking so long to do paperwork, and by the time the eye consultant writes to my neurosurgeons, then neurosurgeons writing to my GP and DVLA etc it's going to be about that 8 week period anyway.
Still, I'll request a copy of documentation written which confirms I'm OK to drive and once received I'll send my application in then. Got nothing to lose and having all paperwork ready early won't do me any harm.
There is a video of the event from Saturday and I make an appearance at around 2:40-2:45
http://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/videos/wiggle-meg...
I can apply 8 weeks early due to them taking so long to do paperwork, and by the time the eye consultant writes to my neurosurgeons, then neurosurgeons writing to my GP and DVLA etc it's going to be about that 8 week period anyway.
Still, I'll request a copy of documentation written which confirms I'm OK to drive and once received I'll send my application in then. Got nothing to lose and having all paperwork ready early won't do me any harm.
There is a video of the event from Saturday and I make an appearance at around 2:40-2:45
http://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/videos/wiggle-meg...
E65Ross said:
This, 100% this!
It's a case of "when" not "if"
It's going to seem slow as f**k but I can't wait to get behind the wheel of the 745i again.
"Br d" has driven it more than me this year
Ha! You might as well just bring it up and leave it with me for a while mate, at least it will get a run out!It's a case of "when" not "if"
It's going to seem slow as f**k but I can't wait to get behind the wheel of the 745i again.
"Br d" has driven it more than me this year
It's a lovely thing, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it.
I'm tempted to say that we could get a days insurance and I could return the favour and you could drive mine out for a hoon, but with your tender age I have a feeling the cover would be more than just bloody buying one yourself!
br d said:
E65Ross said:
This, 100% this!
It's a case of "when" not "if"
It's going to seem slow as f**k but I can't wait to get behind the wheel of the 745i again.
"Br d" has driven it more than me this year
Ha! You might as well just bring it up and leave it with me for a while mate, at least it will get a run out!It's a case of "when" not "if"
It's going to seem slow as f**k but I can't wait to get behind the wheel of the 745i again.
"Br d" has driven it more than me this year
It's a lovely thing, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it.
I'm tempted to say that we could get a days insurance and I could return the favour and you could drive mine out for a hoon, but with your tender age I have a feeling the cover would be more than just bloody buying one yourself!
I think it would cost a fortune! Just got in it was enough to make me happy
Cheers
Pics from last Saturday
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7I5FjdYol...
Lots of me and my mate giving thumbs ups and just a couple looking a little more focussed!
Just did 81 miles on the bike today Although a bit flatter
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7I5FjdYol...
Lots of me and my mate giving thumbs ups and just a couple looking a little more focussed!
Just did 81 miles on the bike today
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