Oh my goodness! What a shock to catch up with you guys and get all of this news in one big jolt… I’m glad I missed a few days and could read straight through to the part where you’re packed up and headed to Cancun… I surely would’ve lost a night of sleep wondering about Dodie and that bloody head and arm injury… I concur with the bad ass comment… Seems to be very appropriate!! Here’s hoping the trip home goes as smoothly as possible and the healing is also trouble free and rapid. Please continue to update us when you can .. I am a true fan!

You two are simply amazing and an inspiration to anyone who has ever been knocked down. We are so thankful that Dodie is ok and that you continue to keep us all in the loop, Steve. The next journey might be delayed, but we are sure you both will be on your way as soon as you can. ❤️

Oh yes Steve. We haven’t been anywhere outside of our BC environs. We have done a ride to Prince George (partial riding due to a breakdown), a number of rides up Vancouver Is and then daily rides on our Island and to the big island on our new Azub trikes…over 4500 km in the first year. We love them. We drive our car rarely now. Riding our e-trikes is like being a kid again on a go kart, but so much better. Kudos as always to Max and Fairfield Bikes.
Good news to hear that Dodie is now out of the hospital and with you. Please pass on our good wishes to her. I wish we could help you in some way.
We understand the pain and stress of seeing your partner, in all things, in jeopardy and hurting. Bon courage to you both.

Ah spinning sounds like a Peleton trainer.

We were able to rebook and will be back in the rain Saturday. Just ran out and got tomato, red pepper, tacos, mandarin, banana,... All tasted so great! Sniff.

I'm a big believer in the therapeutic value of a good cry. Let it out and then cry tears of joy that Dodie is there with you to see you do it.
Jeanna

I am so happy that the fall hasn’t deterred Dodie. I remember my first few rides after my big splat in 2016 I was nervous, and still am on gravel. I got over it pretty quickly thank goodness and haven’t looked back. Dodie has experience with this, and she is such a trouper. As always, best wishes to both of you. Do look after yourselves. Take it as easy as you can. Your minds must be spinning.

Very grateful for that helmet.

Friday seems pretty far away eh - will you hole up in a single spot and try to apply Poc Chuc to the emotional wounds?

Have you watched to concert video I sent you yet? Some amount of “grandkid’s being accomplished” viewing might be nice. On the other hand, too NOISY with a banged up head?

Good job helmet!

(Also - holy crap dad)

Hi Mary Ellen and Barry. It"s good to know you are out there,

I have time to reply to comments since we are on hold with WestJet - now coming up to four hours!!

At least we are all packed and organized for our van trip to Cancun, which will be in 3 hours.
WestJet better hurry!

I thought Dodie would give up on cycling, but no - she is ticked that this will delay our planned circuit of Spain, originally to start in February.

Dodie now gets to shop for a replacement, since they can only take one hit.

There's physical healing and then there's emotional healing. I hope you both take the time to recover. Treat yourselves well in the meantime, as best you can.

The older one gets the more incidents like these one accumulates, and the impact can be long lasting.

I looked at Ellen Lee's blog from France 2016. Really bad injuries/photos but less whining than in our case. Worst ever (and still lived) was our friend Marvin who took us to the airport. He ditched his scooter to avoid a girl that ran out from between parked cars. Head looked like a grape. They took off his face and reapplied it, somehow!

This sounds more encouraging. Dodie's pretty tough if she's walking out after one day in the hospital. She must be pretty banged up.