this is johns son my father has had a hearth attack in newquay his phone number is 0877699679 he will not be allowed drive the bike home for atleast a week so needs help either transporting or storing his bike if any can help will they ring the above number
I've just spoken with John and thankfully he's ok - he's already been operated on (minor heart attack)
At the moment his bike is at the hotel and they are happy for it to remain there for a short while.
John may be released on Thu but that is no guarantee.
Options for the bike are:
1. John will check his insurance to see if he is covered
2. Does anyone know of a good company that will ship his bike from UK to Ireland?
3. Does anyone know of any storage in New Quay that will pick up his bike and hold it in storage until John is well enough to fly back and pick up the bike?
4. Does anyone live near New Quay that can pick up Johns bike and store it temporarily?
I've rang one company: http://www.motorcycletransportservices.co.uk/ (http://www.motorcycletransportservices.co.uk/)
They'll pick up the bike, store it, and then transport it to Ireland on their next run for £250
this is johns wife caroline thank you so much
Hi
Newquay Cornwall or New Quay Wales?
Not being pedantic, 1 is an 1 1/4 hrs away from me, one is 6 hrs away from me.
Richard
Best wishes to John and a full and speedy recovery
I can very safely and confidently recommend this company ask for Mac, they are outstanding
http://www.a2bmotorcyclemovers.co.uk/A2Bmotorcylemovers/Welcome.html
Caroline, I'm really shocked to hear this news, I'm sure I can say on behalf of everyone on here that we wish John well and a speedy recovery. Please let him know that we are all thinking of him.
If there's anything else we can assist with I'm sure we will do our utmost to help out.
Take care, Steve.
Speedy recovery mate and thinking of your family don't worry about the bike, I am sure we will get it sorted for him.
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Trust John to have a heart issue miles from civilisation down south, next time stay in the midlands where there is more help :mfr_lol:
Someone close will be able to help I'm sure.
Get well soon.
Alan
Quote from: Richard on June 17, 2014, 07:19:13 PM
Hi
Newquay Cornwall or New Quay Wales?
Not being pedantic, 1 is an 1 1/4 hrs away from me, one is 6 hrs away from me.
Richard
Hi Richard,
I think its Cornwall.
Caroline, can you confirm?
Asif I'm 100% sure it's Newquay in Cornwall as John mentioned to me on the Sunday morning before we left he was going there.
Quote from: The Wolf on June 17, 2014, 07:51:18 PM
Asif I'm 100% sure it's Newquay in Cornwall as John mentioned to me on the Sunday morning before we left he was going there.
Fair enough, bit out of my range for a rescue.
Thought it may have been the other one, close to the ferry at Fishguard > Ireland.
Hope he has a speedy recovery.
Richard
I finish in Scotland Friday lunch time..........................If it helps I can drive down to Newquay over night with my van and retrieve Johns bike to a safe location ?
Asif I've spoken to John tonight and understand from him that you are in charge of operations..............How can I help ?
My biking mate has offered a space in his garage in Devon, just off the M5. If you need this help just let me know....
Ant
Quote from: Charlie747 on June 17, 2014, 10:15:18 PM
I finish in Scotland Friday lunch time..........................If it helps I can drive down to Newquay over night with my van and retrieve Johns bike to a safe location ?
Asif I've spoken to John tonight and understand from him that you are in charge of operations..............How can I help ?
By not driving from Scotland to Newquay overnight and giving yourself a heart attack !! You work hard enough :nono:
Ok, this is my thinking at the moment.
The hotel is OK with the bike at the moment. Ideally it should be secured somehow, but we'll have to assume it'll be ok for the time being.
If the bike is stored somewhere by a member of this forum, John will have to fly back when he's better, get the bike and ride it home. I personally think he should rest and not have to worry about the bike.
Alternatively, we can arrange to have the bike shipped back to Ireland directly. Rather than storing it somewhere and then having it shipped, why not get the courier company to pick the bike up direct and ship it.
Charlie, does your van have the capability to shift a bike (tie down points, ramp etc)? I don't think its a good idea to drive overnight either ....
Quote from: Ant on June 17, 2014, 10:37:31 PM
By not driving from Scotland to Newquay overnight and giving yourself a heart attack !! You work hard enough :nono:
Was looking forward to fish and chips on a over night Belfry stop :mfr_lol:
your mates bolt hole could be an option
Well he's offered to pick up aswell, and if theres anyone id trust riding my bikes , its him......
Do we know what John's insurance company's stance is on this? Does John have cover for the bike to be repatriated back to Ireland in the event of illness?
Quote from: Ant on June 17, 2014, 11:02:32 PM
Well he's offered to pick up aswell, and if theres anyone id trust riding my bikes , its him......
we might have to take you up on that
Quote from: The Wolf on June 17, 2014, 11:04:23 PM
Do we know what John's insurance company's stance is on this? Does John have cover for the bike to be repatriated back to Ireland in the event of illness?
hopefully have an answer on this tomorrow
Charlie, does your van have the capability to shift a bike (tie down points, ramp etc)? I don't think its a good idea to drive overnight either ....
I was thinking of going straight down the M74 / M6 / M5 with an over night stop at The Belfry.
The van is more than able to carry the bike (Transit 140-350 MWB Hi-Roof) the product I sell weighs between 30kgs to 250kgs / unit so how many tie downs would you like ? :mfr_lol:
I will need to improvise a ramp but that is not the end of the world.
The offer of help is there ....................but lets see what cover John has before we spring into action.
I await your cunning plan and instructions Asif :banana: :banana: :banana:
Adelaide insurance - does that provide any kind of repatriation cover?
What a great bunch of members!
Quote from: Ant on June 17, 2014, 10:37:31 PM
By not driving from Scotland to Newquay overnight and giving yourself a heart attack !! You work hard enough :nono:
+1
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Quote from: Ant on June 17, 2014, 10:37:31 PM
By not driving from Scotland to Newquay overnight and giving yourself a heart attack !! You work hard enough :nono:
Quote from: Zebedee on June 18, 2014, 06:00:26 AM
+1
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Love it when the pair of you big brother me :yes:.................... :mfr_lol:
sorry to here this news, make a speedy recover John. all the best from Colin & Claire. I don't know if I can be off any help but I have a trailer built to carry my GTR. don't forget I'm in Norfolk, if enough people have a tow bar on their cars we could do a relay.
Sorry to hear this John, hope you get well soon.
@Caroline/John, I am about 3 hours from Newquay, on the Wiltshire/Glos border. I would be happy to go down on the train, ride it back to mine (on my insurance), and store it here in my garage until you get well enough to come and get it. I can pick you up from Bristol airport.
I can also borrow a friend's van to go and fetch it, but I think the GTR may be too high to fit into a normal roof Renault Traffic. I will check heights.
It's another option.
Martin.
Quote from: Martin#30 on June 18, 2014, 09:01:06 AM
Sorry to hear this John, hope you get well soon.
@Caroline/John, I am about 3 hours from Newquay, on the Wiltshire/Glos border. I would be happy to go down on the train, ride it back to mine (on my insurance), and store it here in my garage until you get well enough to come and get it. I can pick you up from Bristol airport.
I can also borrow a friend's van to go and fetch it, but I think the GTR may be too high to fit into a normal roof Renault Traffic. I will check heights.
It's another option.
Martin.
John's got a ZZR1400......................... :whistling:
I'm going to ring John shortly and go through the options with him.
I ain't heard back from him yet only been sending messages.
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Finally got number working Doh!!! Hope to speak to him later at least my sms's are now getting there :)
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Just sent a quick get well text to +353877699679
Just got to this thread ... sorry to hear this news and as everyone says I hope he has a speedy recovery ... so good to see the Forum helping out ... :yes:
Quote from: Charlie747 on June 18, 2014, 09:35:52 AM
John's got a ZZR1400......................... :whistling:
didn't realise who you meant being a newbie till this post get well soon john :yes: :yes:
Been on the phone to John
He's waiting for a call from a company via his insurance to recover the bike (not sure about the cost yet). So we may still have to help John out with recovery of the bike. Charlie/Ant/Martin - best be on standby :smiley:
The next is to help John get to his ferry. His ticket is from Holyhead, and its a massive 10 hour train journey to get there with 4 changes. Not the type of journey that is advisable given his current condition. What's the nearest ferry port to Ireland bearing in mind John is in Newquay, Cornwall? Going to Penbroke is also a 9 hours train journey :(
I don't think its advisable to fly after a heart attack either, otherwise a plane would have sufficed.
Just seen this as stoketim told me - happy to help in any way required either with getting bike or John back. Happy to take car down, pick up and take him back to Ireland if needed. Holyhead is a couple of hours from me (Stoke on Trent).
If needed just let me know.
Hi Neil,
John is currently in Newquay, Cornwall and the trip for you to Holyhead will be over 11 hours.
Maybe we can look at doing a relay as Colin suggested - maybe Martin picks up and Neil does the remainder of the journey?
I know this sounds bad but could we relay John by car to the ferry ?
My concern is that Limerick is the other side of the country and we need to minimise John walking with luggage around the ferry and port
OK Asif you beat me to the posting :mfr_lol:
There's a train from Newquay to Swansea (7 hr journey time though), and then a ferry to Cork
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newquay_Cornwall_Airport (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newquay_Cornwall_Airport)
http://www.skycheck.co.uk/flights/nqy-newquay-to-snn-shannon (http://www.skycheck.co.uk/flights/nqy-newquay-to-snn-shannon)
Newquay airport is very small alas, and I think a flight from there is likely to be many hours with a change. Getting him to Holyhead, and his already booked ferry, is going to be a monster journey too.
I could pick John, and his bike up from Newquay, and take him to Bristol airport where he would have a better flight choice. I could then take his bike home and store it for him.
I would need a little time to arrange all this, and borrow my friend's van, but may be an option.
Asif, feel free to give John, or his family, my mobile number if they want to do it this way.
Martin
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on June 18, 2014, 07:40:42 PM
There's a train from Newquay to Swansea (7 hr journey time though), and then a ferry to Cork
I don't think there is a ferry from Swansea any more.
This is a long shot but here goes.
I am away all weekend with the lads up Norf but back to Oxford late sunday, if someone can arrange for John to get to Oxford I can drive him up to Holyhead or wherever he needs to go on Monday as I am off work.
Obviously he needs to sort his ticket and collection the other side.
07759 210191 gets me but as I say I will be on my bike all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday so text me with your name and I can call back.
Alan
http://www.nhsinform.co.uk/common-health-questions/w/when-can-i-fly-after-a-heart-attack
I think its a bit touch and go with the flying
hi lads just reading yer msg its over wheleming they way ye are helping i cannot thank ye enough ASIF you are a gem thank you soooooo much i feel so useless here, john is out of hospital today its a matter of getting him home now
Hi Caroline..
They're a good bunch arn't they :yes:
Best of luck to John and hope he recovers soon...
The bike is sorted.
John is comfortable to make his way to Manchester by train. It's at that point it could get a bit tricky with making the ferry but he will be in my neck of the woods :clap: so I'll be able do a pick up and drop off to Holyhead.
Top draw :)
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Spoke to John about an hour ago
He is sorted for getting to manchester by train and lift, but also has backup plan that if he gets delayed i will collect him from birmingham station and take him to holyhead from there so all looks ok now....
:clap:
again i cant thank ye enough yes debs a great bunch of lads, mind is a little it at ease
Room in my garage if required 6 miles from Newquay (cornwall)
Quote from: Ubertours on June 19, 2014, 09:46:52 PM
Room in my garage if required 6 miles from Newquay (cornwall)
Unless another option has been taken I believe that the insurance company, Adelaide have assisted in getting the bike back home. Perhaps Asif could confirm?
I've been working away from civilisation for 3 days (Coventry :mfr_lol:) and I come back to this.
John, glad that yer on the road to recovery and hopefully on yer way home.
Hope to meet up again someday so do what the quacks tell ya! :grin:
As for the rest of you,.... :censored: awesome is all I can say.
You meet the nicest people on a Kawasaki! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I can confirm the bike is sorted - it is being picked up by a transporter and taken to Ireland. I also had confirmation the train journey completed successfully and I spoke to John who was in the car with Asif and on route to Holyhead with plenty of time to catch the ferry.
Quote from: Neil on June 20, 2014, 08:40:25 PM
I can confirm the bike is sorted - it is being picked up by a transporter and taken to Ireland. I also had confirmation the train journey completed successfully and I spoke to John who was in the car with Asif and on route to Holyhead with plenty of time to catch the ferry.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
At Holyhead now.
McDonald's to be precise
Top draw guys :)
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mcdonalds! i hope he is having the healthy option!
He ain't smoking!
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on June 20, 2014, 10:02:12 PM
He ain't smoking!
I dont suppose he is if he's going at your speed ! :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Hope everything goes ok for him, and well done you for sorting it all out.......
Quote from: Ant on June 21, 2014, 07:27:23 AM
I dont suppose he is if he's going at your speed ! :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Hope everything goes ok for him, and well done you for sorting it all out.......
:agree: :punk:
Great response Guys. Need to read the Forum more....
Get well soon.
Neil
There is another new thread on this .. he is home safely ..... :clap: :clap: :clap: