Topic: Thanks everyone

[STEM-VFR]

I just wanted to say how proud I am of being a Biker. Not once yesterday did I feel that I  wasn't in safe hands. I'll  heal in a few weeks but finding out who your mates are will last forever!

Could someone post this on LB site for me.

[Burger]

Oh we have posted a few things on LB mate dont worry about that!

Glad your ok, thanks for texting me and letting me know you were home safe. It happens to the best of us and dont let it get you down.

Oh P.S I dont think we can polish your helmet but Im damn sure pat will have a good try! '>

[andyblade]

glad your home safe mate, was a scarey moment for all of us who were there, shows how well we all work together when no one had to say a word, everyone saw a job that needed to be dona and just did it,
seeing how we all worked makes me feel even safer when riding with everyone

[MATTP]

Glad your OK mate and the general feeling from LB is of interest in how you are doing. Will let them know you on the up '>

[Stu]

Glad your ok Steve! Yeti and I were on standby with the trailer, not sure where we were gunna put the bike though '>  Get well soon mate '>

[ifizzy]

Glad to hear youre ok mate. Didnt hear of the spill myself until today as (I shot off early for a blat up the A16). Glad to know that in a tight spot some fantastic people were there to help you in every way they could ........... WELL DONE TO ALL!  '> Get well soon.

[WDZ]

Hey mate, really hope you get sorted soon and then back out with us '>

I was impressed by the way the whole thing was handled and by the LB'ers with the support van- well done guys '>

We definately need a support van on these trips, so I'm looking into getting one with a driver lol...
Peace of mind n all that, as could easily have happened to anyone of us!

At least we've learnt something from the day to build on

Look forward to seeing out n about soon mate

[TallGuy]

Get well soon matey, has trouty done you some Zimmer screen stickers. '>

[HellsBells]

Glad your ok Stem '>

Get well soon x x x x x

[Weaver]

At least you are more or less OK Steve - that's the main thing.  Get well soon.   '>

[MacP]

I was very concerned when I heard about the off. Glad to see you're on the mend. I know the other LB'ers are all as keen to see you are okay - sad old ciche I know but bikes can be replaced people can't!

[madscientist]

Glad you got back safe last night, but have you started planning the engine for that wheelchair yet? '>

[MATTP]

Thank you Mad for posting this up on LB '>

[Courior]

get well soon mate!!!!

[The Yeti]

Hope you're feeling better and back on the bike soon mate '>

[Ginger]

glad youyr ok stem, i bet your glad i borrowed the wheelchair for you otherwise it would have been a bumpy ride home,
got home finaly at 1.50am

[Flying Scot]

Hop youre feeling a bit better today Steve it was good to see the smile was still there last night .See you soon and take it easy

[fruitskin]

sorry to hear about your off Steve... i guess these things happen...

GET WELL SOON!

[trouty]

theres a good deal on at macro for t-cut at the moment, if you're quick! '>  '>  

all the best and hope your feeling much better soon

[**SPIDER**]

Good to hear you ok ....you had me scared    will have a cuppa and talk about it 1 day       '>

[scorps]

glad ya ok stem ya gona be a bit sore for a few days but ya soon be back out and about.
 go on tell us was it one of those poxy cones

Wishing you a speedy recovery '>

[Darkmonster]

Jeez Steve....I leave the country for 5 mins..... '>

Get Well Soon mate '>

[andyblade]

you know what, i read all this and it has brought a slight tear to my eye (i know, im a big girl, lol), ill admit, some of it is because it brings back some bad memories for me or a similar incident, and ill be honest, if it wasnt for people like burger and claire (who was riding with us), i would prob be 6 feet under now, and for the quick thinking from them and our other friends i will never forget that day and what they did for me.
but mainly because as much as i saw everyone pull together, im seeing everyone put there support in here, i know anyone on here would go abouve and beyond if Stem needed it, and would do the same for anyone else who was in the same situation,
when chatting to a friend a moment ago they asked me why was i was feeling the way i did, and i could only come up with one answer, and it was a simple one, it is simply that because when something like this happens, you realise that you may not know the rider next to you that well, you may not know where they were born, how old they are, or even where they live, but in some ways when riding with friends from here they feel like an extra family i have picked up somehow,
when i first joined i though this was a cool bunch of people i could join in with and have fun with, but over the time i have been a member i know i will be a TLB'r for life, nothing will ever change that, if i move away, or simply have to stop riding (god forbid), i will allways be here and will allways see everyone from here as an extended family,
so with this i wish Stem the quickest recovery possable, and just hope that anyone who reads this has either already noticed the comunity spirit within this forum, or soon does, because i promise you, you will never meet a bunch of people who will make you feel as welcome and as proud as i feel now

LONG LIVE THELONDONBIKERS AND ALL ITS MEMBER

[jimc]

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but in some ways when riding with friends from here they feel like an extra family i have picked up somehow,

That is thankfully true of bikers everywhere.  That Harley rider who wouldn't nod?  He'll still stop sharpish if you're down and do *something* to help.  Probably a brain-surgeon though, so no help with the knee-cap...

I've heard a few tales (thankfully very few) this year where the first person to stop at a 'biker down' in London has been another PTW.  Each one I've heard of has resulted in a life saved, even if only blocking oncoming traffic from making a Frisbie of bike and rider.

"Only a biker knows why a dog puts its head out of the car window"