Not Quite WA Wildflower territory

[Greynomad]

I'm in Royal Perth Hospital.
Not quite the campground I had in mind to see the wildflowers.

Got in two days of flowery sightseeing. Pulled up in Pindar after 4400km of "gotta get there soon!"
TEN km out of this 2-house town we found THOUSANDS of wreath flowers lining the dirt road.
We'd heard of GNs boarding bus tours and finding one or two after decent search. We were told by one of the three locals that this has been the best season for native flowers in a donkey's age. The RFDS nurse (more on that later) said she grew up in the area and has never seen the wreath flowers as prolific.
SECOND day of sightseeing took us to Coalseam NP. More magnificent displays & spectacular land as backdrop.
Back at base after the day we were unpacking the picnic gear when I tripped UP the step & snapped my R Femur. Of course, we were out of phone range. Joy went to campers nearby for help, & while several kept watch on me she drove to the ex-pub/cafe in Pindar for help.
An hour later the ambos arrived, and after extracting me from the m/h stairwell hied me off to Geraldton Hosp. One look at X-Rays of the hip & they called in the RFDS. Only 30-odd minutes later I was en route for Royal Perth Hosp, & surgery in the wee hours of Sunday last.
All I have to do now is learn to walk again!

Full points to the RFDS NURSE who kept me comfortable in flight while also giving full care to a demented woman also on board. She kept my mind off the pain with friendly chat as well as morphine.
KTA has the task of organising recovery of Girt & Jim (the toad) from Perth to Rutherglen. Joy drove the combo from Pindar to Perth in two days!
She has been a tower of strength for me while I've lain helpless in Hosp.
LUV YER, SWMBO! Forty years ago she said 'I do' - and she still does.

[BruceS]

Aww c'mon Ray....... leave the 'unit' over there & return next year to finish off what you started!!
I'm sure Tanks will look after it ......... well Russell will anyway! woof woof!!
You know you shouldn't have 'bounced' up those stairs when Joy yelled out READY NOW !!! ???

[supersparky]

Ray, It's good to see that you are in good hands and on the mend. Well done to all involved in your care, especially Joy.

[Dot]

And that story is not the one I was told either Ray, something about you felt something "snap" whilst attempting to "throw" the R) leg over, but hey I may have mis understood main thing is you are ok. That was a good idea of Bruce's re leaving the rig over there I am sure either Jamglor or Toolman would not mind caring for your rig. I reckon Joy should be rewarded with something special, sparkling comes to mind.. Back to the night aerial antics I guess.

[Swisslulu]

Good to hear you have retained your sense of humour Ray. Good luck with the recovery. Those wreath flowers were spectacular weren't they? Pleased to see you saw them before your accident.


Cheers
Lesley

[Greynomad]

Hmmmm, Dottie,
Something 'special & sparkling'.....
Ya reckon a well-chilled bottle of white fizz would fill the bill??
;D

[Dot]

Oh totally Ray, totally

[Greynomad]

BruceS,
Don't wanna leave Girt in WA...
Might need an occasional w/e or long mid-week getaway in the interim!
Besides, that would leave Joy with the task of returning to Vic alone in Jim the Junior Jeep while I'd have to fly Business Class. She's done enough already without putting that on her.

[pet-els]

Glad to hear you are in good hands and on the recovery list.

PeterH

[BruceS]

Ray do Ken Tame organise (with an "S" or a "Z"?) & pay for the recovery trip over or do you pay for it?
Have an idea or two depending ........