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by mightybluesteve
Mar 29th, '14, 21:43
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: Paralysed rider.
Replies: 11
Views: 4208

Re: Paralysed rider.

It's been a few weeks since I've been here, sorry.
If you need any more Info regarding the charity raffle, get a pen.
Contact; malcolmshepard@yahoo.co.uk
OR, ring 07970 515784.
Thanks.
by mightybluesteve
Feb 3rd, '14, 19:29
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: Paralysed rider.
Replies: 11
Views: 4208

Re: Paralysed rider.

Hi everyone, it's been decided that March 1st is a little early in the year. We can't guarantee decent weather at any time in this country, but have a better chance nearer summer. This will also give us time to increase both the quality of the event, as well as get lots more lovely raffle prizes. WA...
by mightybluesteve
Jan 25th, '14, 14:06
Forum: Get It Off Your Chest
Topic: stupid car drivers
Replies: 6
Views: 9863

Re: stupid car drivers

A stupid car driver pulled out in front of a great friend of mine & has left him paralysed. We're holding a fund raiser on March 1st (see other events) hopefully we'll not only raise plenty of money for a great cause, but hopefully get the message across to a few car drivers to 'THINK BIKE'.
by mightybluesteve
Jan 23rd, '14, 12:02
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: Paralysed rider.
Replies: 11
Views: 4208

Re: Paralysed rider.

Hi, sorry its been a while since I last updated everyone. Malcolm moves out of the nursing home today, & into an adapted bungalow. The fund raising event is all set for 1st March at the Two Mile Oak, on the A381. There are dozens of fantastic prizes to be one, from multi national companies, as w...
by mightybluesteve
Nov 18th, '13, 21:39
Forum: There are no stupid questions
Topic: Overtaking inside the white line
Replies: 29
Views: 10595

Re: Overtaking inside the white line

I apologise, I was wrong.
You are allowed to overtake in the presence of a solid white line as long as you don't cross it.
The information I'd received came from MCN a while back.

I hate being wrong, but love learning.

Ride safe. :ymblushing:
by mightybluesteve
Nov 12th, '13, 11:07
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: Paralysed rider.
Replies: 11
Views: 4208

Re: Paralysed rider.

His new address is c/o Forde Park nursing home,
6/7 forde park, Newton Abbot, tq12 1de.
by mightybluesteve
Nov 10th, '13, 21:15
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: Paralysed rider.
Replies: 11
Views: 4208

Re: Paralysed rider.

UPDATE: Malcolm will hopefully be leaving the spinal unit at Salisbury within the next week.
A room has become available at the Forde park nursing home.
He'll be able to see his dog again, & its not to far for his wife to visit.
(I hope that doesn't sound wrong?)
by mightybluesteve
Nov 5th, '13, 19:29
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: SWB Xmas 2013 / New Year
Replies: 18
Views: 3686

Re: SWB Xmas 2013 / New Year

Would love to join y'all for the meal, & the pre Christmas drinks.
If anyone from Newton area can help with or share transport, let me know. :-bd
by mightybluesteve
Nov 4th, '13, 20:28
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: Paralysed rider.
Replies: 11
Views: 4208

Re: Paralysed rider.

It'll probably be better to mention getting back on a bike, once Malcolm is back in the area. He can't go home, due to the fact that his house cannot be converted. Hopefully he'll be out by Christmas, if he can find a suitable care home. The fund raiser is going to be on 1st March at the Two Mile Oa...
by mightybluesteve
Oct 28th, '13, 22:19
Forum: There are no stupid questions
Topic: Overtaking inside the white line
Replies: 29
Views: 10595

Re: Overtaking inside the white line

It is ILLEGAL to overtake any vehicle when there is a solid white line, whether you cross the line or not. The solid line means NO OVERTAKING, not 'do not cross'. The only time you are allowed to overtake, is if the vehicle you are overtaking is doing less than 20mph, & it is safe to do so. ......
by mightybluesteve
Oct 28th, '13, 12:41
Forum: There are no stupid questions
Topic: Overtaking inside the white line
Replies: 29
Views: 10595

Re: Overtaking inside the white line

It is ILLEGAL to overtake any vehicle when there is a solid white line, whether you cross the line or not. The solid line means NO OVERTAKING, not 'do not cross'.
The only time you are allowed to overtake, is if the vehicle you are overtaking is doing less than 20mph, & it is safe to do so.
by mightybluesteve
Oct 28th, '13, 12:35
Forum: There are no stupid questions
Topic: Waterproofs over leathers
Replies: 4
Views: 2292

Re: Waterproofs over leathers

OXFORD WATERPROOFS, do reasonably priced 2 piece suits, I got mine from Bridge in Exeter.
If its just for commuting, & you'll be wearing over dry leathers, then maybe a one piece may be better.
by mightybluesteve
Oct 25th, '13, 21:21
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: Paralysed rider.
Replies: 11
Views: 4208

Paralysed rider.

I know I'm new here, & I hope you'll appreciate that this is not the sole reason I'm on this site. My good pal, Malcolm Sheppard, is currently receiving treatment in Salisbury hospitals spinal unit. He's in Tamar ward, & has been left paralysed from the chest down, courtesy of a car not seei...
by mightybluesteve
Oct 25th, '13, 07:48
Forum: There are no stupid questions
Topic: polishing
Replies: 17
Views: 5233

Re: polishing

I have had serious problems on the forks of my Harley. I swear by Solvol, but for the tougher problems, go to 'Toolstation' or 'Screwfix', and spend, literally a few quid in a couple of polishing wheels for your drill. They are made of cotton, don't scratch, & saves a lot of elbow grease. You do...
by mightybluesteve
Oct 25th, '13, 07:24
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: Just wanted to say hi.
Replies: 5
Views: 1427

Just wanted to say hi.

Hi everyone, new here, but been biking for over 35 years. Found the site by accident, whilst googling for parts.
I hope to be a regular contributor.
Ride safe.
Steve.