Hoddy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm pleased that you are out of hospital SD. I hope that your recovery is speedy and not too painful.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Best wishes from me also, sounds like whilst the car might be dented your spirit is not [:)]Although we'd heard it had been a bad smash I'm sure many will still be shocked to hear the extent of the injuries you both sustained in what was a sturdy modern car with a full gamut of safety features and accroutements, what on earth was the estimated impact speed ?Best regardsErnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Very pleased to know that you are both doing OK, nice to see probably the most sensible and balanced user of this forum is back [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Good to see you back dave.Your accident, and the injuries sustained makes you question all these, so-called safety features that are fitted to cars these days.We are in Monaco for a few days and the driving standards down here have to be seen to be believed. I will never understand the mentality of bike riders (motorcycle) zipping around in unfastened helmets, 'T' shirts and flip-flops. They are either very good riders, blessed with help from 'him' above, or just plain suicidal.Let us know when you are up for a ride-out...............[:)]Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Good to see that the one part of you which wasn't dented was your sense of humour. Never thought I'd roar with laughter at a posting from somebody who survived that smack-up - the pic in the paper looked horrific. Here's to a speedy recovery for you both.[B]Just don't give us such a shock again, please S/D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Maybe one or two on here who boast of doing the Channel ports to home or maison secondaire in one 10 - 12 hour non stop go should reflect on the actual cause of Dave's accident and change that aspect of their driving behaviour.Michelin recommend a break after every two hours of driving and in France there more than enough places to take these breaks. What does another couple of hours on a trip really mean if it stops somebody ending up badly injured or killed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 [quote user="Bugbear"]Good to see you back dave.Your accident, and the injuries sustained makes you question all these, so-called safety features that are fitted to cars these days.[/quote]On the other hand, these very safety features (seat belts, airbags, crumple zones, etc) are exactly what kept Mr & Mrs SD alive from an impact of around 2 tonnes of car hitting another 2 tonnes at speed. Painful and distressing injuries yes but not life threatening thank goodness. I for one thank the engineers of these 'questionable' safety features or we might be lamenting the passing of one of our great forum members and his wife.BTW, what happened to the other driver. Don't tell me he got off without a scratch and knock-for-knock on the insurance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 What good news! I am so happy to see that the two of you are safe at home and are recovering. Once again I want to add my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Welcome back. [B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nell Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Take it easy - Glad to see you back on the keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Welcome back SD...Good to read that you and your good lady survived something that could have been absolutely horrendous. And what a lovely reaction from your French neighbours! Warms the heart...Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 The Human Body is the most wonderful machine you'll ever own, Steady Eddy, Treat it like the most expensive rebuild you'll ever do and run her in gently!Great to read you're back on forum SD. . . [8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Excellent - glad to hear you are both back home safe and sound - it's so nice to hear some good news for a change all the best for a speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Welcome back SD, best wishes to you and Mrs SD for a complete and fast recovery.ps, while you are laid up and bored, theres this question about .........no, maybe not----yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Welcome back I hope you take the time to relax and enjoy the fuss being made of you,(AndyWarhol ........) make sure you take enough rest to recuperate porperly.There are lots of us who read your resposes without actually acknowledging that we have taken your advice. So Thank you.Get well soonJudith and Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradford Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sunday Driver.Glad to hear that you are both reasonably well. Is it worth looking on the bright side? You now have a convertible ready for the summer! Seriously though, I sold cars for a while through a main dealer before coming here. I had several customers that had been involved in accidents, through no fault of their own and had been given 'market value' for their car. This, not surprisingly was only enough to buy them a vehicle a couple of years older than the one they had lost. I often thought and still do, that if I was in that position and offered 'market value' I would just say 'No thanks, just find me a replacement vehicle in the same condition mine was in.' I wonder how that would be received, especially if you were prepared to go to court over the matter?Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer1150 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Only just found the new thread...So pleased to hear you're both back home safe, if not quite sound yet! Look forward to a meeting of the Boxer twins when you're back on two wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 A belated WB SD and Brenda, at least you sounds quite chipper despite the accident but then we'd probably expect that from you.As for the other driver, it's coming up to the second anniversary (tomorrow) of the accident in our commune in which 4 people were killed, our friends, and still not even a hint of when the driver will be going to a Tribunal. French justice can grind mighty slow.But the good thing is you're both back at home and back in this virtual French commune and evidently getting on as best you can with all the battered and bruised bits, very best of luck to you both for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Great Stuff - glad you're back and the bones are gluing back together. I'll soon have a question or two for you - and expect total precision with the response as always.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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