So I've had a go at adding some entries from my home library onto librarything. I've found in trying to locate items on Amazon that there is often only the American, and not the Australian published item, but have linked anyway. Also with Amazon, not always easy to find the exact publication date, ISBN, etc. so again compromise rather than chase the items around the world.
My Library http://www.librarything.com/catalog/GraemeO28
Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
So I got to work on time....
So I drove to work, which was a bit awkward in a manual car, and by the time I got to work the back pain was getting a bit more prevalent. I opened up the library, prepared for the day, but then called my boss to say what had happened, but got an answer machine. I also rang another campus to try and get relief as I had no staff till later that day. Fortunately it was possible for someone to come and relieve me, but it would take them around an hour to get to Sunbury.
When they arrived, I left to go to my doctor's surgery. On the way I dropped off the damaged bike at my local bike shop explaining the situation and damage that had been done. When I arrived at my doctor's surgery it was full, and my doctor was on duty, but no available appointment. Initially I waited in the busy waiting room, but by now the pain and nausea was setting in. I told them at the desk what had happened and I was allowed to go to the emergency room to lie down and wait.
Not too long after my GP came in. Did an initial examination, and then sent me around for x-rays, all in the same building fortunately. Did this, but getting undressed for the x-ray was tough. Then back to the emergency room to lie down. On examination of the x-ray my GP announced you have a thoracic crush fracture on T12. This is serious. You will be off work for quite some time. Because of the location of the fracture there is not a lot we can do, but you must lie on your back as much as possible, no lifting of weights more than 5 kg, and I'll prescribe pain medication and write you a certificate for work.
At this the prognosis reality hit me. A bitter pill to swallow that this was going to effect the rest of my life, but there was the reality to be so thankful how this could of been so much more worse!
When they arrived, I left to go to my doctor's surgery. On the way I dropped off the damaged bike at my local bike shop explaining the situation and damage that had been done. When I arrived at my doctor's surgery it was full, and my doctor was on duty, but no available appointment. Initially I waited in the busy waiting room, but by now the pain and nausea was setting in. I told them at the desk what had happened and I was allowed to go to the emergency room to lie down and wait.
Not too long after my GP came in. Did an initial examination, and then sent me around for x-rays, all in the same building fortunately. Did this, but getting undressed for the x-ray was tough. Then back to the emergency room to lie down. On examination of the x-ray my GP announced you have a thoracic crush fracture on T12. This is serious. You will be off work for quite some time. Because of the location of the fracture there is not a lot we can do, but you must lie on your back as much as possible, no lifting of weights more than 5 kg, and I'll prescribe pain medication and write you a certificate for work.
At this the prognosis reality hit me. A bitter pill to swallow that this was going to effect the rest of my life, but there was the reality to be so thankful how this could of been so much more worse!
Posting a picture
A cycling mate sent me this picture before my accident. Even before my accident it still made me wince. It came from a bad incident that happened in America. Once cyclist killed 10 injured.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Week 2/3 tasks
So I had a look at some of the other library blogs and left a few comments. I think the most interesting thing is to try and deduce who is who.
I'm already familiar with Flickr and have loaded some photos before. Here is the
VU_SWT MS Summer Cycle 08 See; http://www.flickr.com/photos/24136857@N04/sets/72157603989271895/
I'm already familiar with Flickr and have loaded some photos before. Here is the
VU_SWT MS Summer Cycle 08 See; http://www.flickr.com/photos/24136857@N04/sets/72157603989271895/
So there I was on the road....
So there I was on the road, fully conscious, and aware that this was not a good place to be. I was aware there was some back pain, but was more aware that there was my bike, and myself on the road.... I had to get off! So I got up, grabbed my bike, and sat on the gutter at the side of the road. The driver, and a witness came to my assistance, both very distraught. It felt like I had to calm them down, more than they were calming me down.
I tried to reassure that things were okay, no need to call an ambulance, and more concentrated on the driver as to why she had not seen me, nor gave way, etc. etc.
We exchanged names and addresses, and I got back on my bike and road home, as didn't think I'd make it to work on time.... and that back pain was persisting.... As I sheepishly road home I was aware that my front wheel had been a bit bent as it wasn't riding properly. I thought I'd better get the bike looked at for damage and repair.
I got home, showered, changed, had a panadol forte, told my wife what had happened, threw my damaged bike in the back of the car and drove to work.
I tried to reassure that things were okay, no need to call an ambulance, and more concentrated on the driver as to why she had not seen me, nor gave way, etc. etc.
We exchanged names and addresses, and I got back on my bike and road home, as didn't think I'd make it to work on time.... and that back pain was persisting.... As I sheepishly road home I was aware that my front wheel had been a bit bent as it wasn't riding properly. I thought I'd better get the bike looked at for damage and repair.
I got home, showered, changed, had a panadol forte, told my wife what had happened, threw my damaged bike in the back of the car and drove to work.
Monday, September 8, 2008
It all started on the 10th of July....
Having riden my bike to the staff meeting at Sunshine campus the day before I was enthusiastic to ride to work as I had the opportunity. It was a bit cold, a bit wet, but I rugged up and set out early as I knew I had to open up Sunbury campus by 8:30, and knew from experience I needed to allow a good hour and a quarter. So off I set with backpack full of workstuff and a change of clothes, reflective vest, and xenon light ablaze.
Only about 2 kilometres from home I approached an intersection I've passed through many times before by bike and by car. Old Calder Hwy and Burrowyre Cresent in Keilor. There was a late model Ford Falcon at the intersection turning right, but waiting for traffic to clear. I had right of way, and I thought the driver had seen me approaching. Then, when I was right in front of the car, it came out of the intersection and I landed on the bonnet of the car. The driver must have realized something was wrong pretty quickly as she stopped, and I slid off the bonnet and went down onto the dark, cold, black hard road surface
Only about 2 kilometres from home I approached an intersection I've passed through many times before by bike and by car. Old Calder Hwy and Burrowyre Cresent in Keilor. There was a late model Ford Falcon at the intersection turning right, but waiting for traffic to clear. I had right of way, and I thought the driver had seen me approaching. Then, when I was right in front of the car, it came out of the intersection and I landed on the bonnet of the car. The driver must have realized something was wrong pretty quickly as she stopped, and I slid off the bonnet and went down onto the dark, cold, black hard road surface
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