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Get well soon, Barry
September 12, 2004
Sad to report that Barry Johnston was the victim of a hit an run accident last Wednesday whilst cycling to work in Newport Road. A visit to UHW's X Ray Department later revealed a fracture of the left tibula, and he is currently plastered (no surprise there!) and on crutches. A few get well cards would be a nice gesture of support. Address: 85 Pencisely Road, Llandaff, Cardiif CF5 1DJ.
Apparantly someone did get the registration number of the offender and the police are pursuing. Get well soon, Barry.
Posted by Mick at September 12, 2004 08:38 PM
Get Well soon mate ...l know you'll come back stronger than ever!
Get well soon, there but for the grace of God....
All cyclists will empathise after all the close calls we've had on the unforgiving cratered tarmac that covers Cardiff's streets.
Keep that well chisled chin up.
Another lousy accident on the roads. Glad to hear (chatting to Julian Carter on Friday) that you are otherwise ok. See you soon Barry, will pop by with a medicinal bottle of beer for quaffing at your leisure.
Now it's time for a rant...
As a cyclist I'm sick to death with the aggressive nature of Cardiff's motorists and the lack of protection afforded by the Council and the law. Angie was also knocked off her bike two weeks ago and fortunately did not suffer any serious injury. The damage to her bike was around the six hundred pound mark however. I would urge members to join the Cardiff cycling campaign http://www.cardiffcyclingcampaign.org.uk/ who lobby for improvements on our behalf.
I know you work for the NHS but I'm glad it's nothing clinical as I don't believe there's a bone called a "tibula". Could it possibly be a fibula or tibia fracture?
Mind you it could just be that Barry has a strange physiology, along with his six fingers on one hand and his webbed feet ;-)
Shucks! Exposed by a fellow health professional!
Well anyone can make a mistake. I get told by Caroline that I'm deaf, so that mistake confirms it. It's the little bone, I'm reliably informed. Any the wiser? Well, you know more than me, then. Barry told me it was a clean break, so hopefully no complications.Actually, he had to be persuaded to go for the X Ray in the first place, because initially he went to work!
What a hero. Let's hope he's fully restored and back with us very soon.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Barry. If your bones mend as quick as your running then you should be okay. As another cyclist who often commutes to work I too can sympathise with your plight. We've all been hit or nearly hit by a motorist at some time. Anyway, let's look on the bright side - now that you have one leg in plaster, at least I can now run faster than you.
Get well soon Barry. I nearly kn8ckered myself the Friday before the Cardiff 10k running over a rotund and erratic labrador in Hailey Park - is nowhere safe? As a point of detail, I should mention running over on my bike, not driving off the road and giving chase to the poor unfortunate doggy across the playing fields in the familial people carrier.
Bloody motorists mate,hope the law gets the b*****d, was there a speed camera about, not much chance otherwise.
Get ready for a frustating time Barry. Drove me crazy when i broke mine last year. Don`t worry though you will come back much heavier and slower!
Seriously, all the best and hope it heals quickly.Give my regards to the `plaster room ladies`. see you soon and `happy hopping`...
Looking on the bright side,
now you have the chance (excuse) to put your feet up ,read a book,drink sherry,smoke a pipe;Enjoy it!
I think I`ll go out for a little bike ride myself;You never know!!!
Will whoever get off ther high horses do you meen to say that the whole of Le Croups are the best drivers,cyclists, runners, pidestreians, I don't think so.
Alan, I don't think you need to worry as I think car drivers wouldn't risk the embrassament of colliding with a Raleigh Chopper.
Either that or they'd be dazzled by your dress sense alone ;-)
Alan, I don't think anybody in Les Croups can claim to be the best at any particular thing. I've certainly never witnessed conceit of that nature. But I feel sure that you wish to join the rest of the respondents here by wishing Barry a speedy and full recovery and similarly hope for a significant improvement in the treatment of unprotected road users. As a motorcyclist I would imagine that you share these sentiments. The modern car is effectively a fast moving armchair and some (obviously not all) drivers treat them as such. Some of the behaviour I have witnessed when cycling with Cardiff Ajax/JIF has been disgraceful and often features abuse that would make Bernard Manning blush.
Just a note to say thank-you to all who have sent e-mails and called round. To Keith,Crofty,Dave W,and others who have phoned.To Matt for his card and e-mail ref.to my unconventional body parts.I think he is just sucking up to my third nipple as he is now faster than me!! To Simon and Jemma who are new to 'sick visiting' and dont realise the protocol of bringing grapes (they brought loads of runny hops instead and then put them at the far end of the room so I couldnt get to them) Many thanks it was a very kind gesture.The police are still investigating but no cameras were looking my way so I dont hold out any real hope of the driver being done as they will just deny it. Had the heavy plaster off to day and have a lighter 'walk on' one fitted ,in a lovely deep blue colour.. to match my mood. So although still in pain I have now lost a bit of weight. This will be on for at least 3 weeks. I asked the Doc (as we do) how soon after the plaster is off can I start running/training again and he mentioned something about the pain of walking first will proberbly kill me! Anyway thanks for all your support and best wishes. It just shows the great friendship that is generated in the club. (Have used Alan Manns 'spell checker' on this so it should be o.k) Many thanks and good luck to you all in your future races/training. Oh yes and Eunice says Im a very good patient,take my word on this ,no need to question her...please
Hay Barry why are you asking Dr's when can you go out, don't wait for the plaster to come off get out there. I.......
Get well soon mate, lol
P>S> wasa spell chequer?
Barry.
As a member of the local constabulary, I see this kind of thing all too often. Sorry its happened to you but should you find yourself with no one to claim from, the Motor Insurance Bureau may help. This is an organisation set up by the major insurance companies to help protect victims of uninsured drivers etc. Ask the officer who is dealing with your case about it, alternatively, give me his / her name and station and I'll make some enquiries on your behalf.
All the very best with your recuperation, we all know how frustrating it is for an active person to be laid up.
John Diffey.
