Stuart

I can't find a more recent picture of Stuart. This was taken Christmas before last and the little one is his sisters' daughter.
Pam called a few days ago to tell us Stu had had an accident on his motorcycle, but was O.K. He and several friends had planned a rode trip all over Tasmania and three hours into the trip Stuart had pulled off the road at a pre determined stop.....thought he had carefully checked to see if it was safe to get back on the road....it wasn't safe. A car pulling a caravan clipped him resulting in Stuart being tossed off his bike and ending up in hospital. He has a broken hand and a lot of bruising....one leg swelled up and now that he is back on the mainland and has been home for a few days, the swelling has settled down some. He will have xrays taken to make sure his leg isn't broken.
He was completely at fault and thankfully he is 'o.k.'. The bike is trashed, but was fully insured....Pam really doesn't want him to buy another. He is a very responsible rider...wears all the padded gear, as well as all leather outer clothing and of course a helmet.
I called him last night to see how he is feeling and he sounded fine....just very thankful that nothing worse happened.
How suddenly things can go from ..... a wonderful trip with friends to....'thank god I'm alive and fine'. Pam and Stu have been married almost 18 ? years now...he will be 44 in June.