A hoi hoi,

Contrary to previous belief, I do indeed have news. Not an amazing start to the week with another trip to the oral surgeon. The plan is to get a titanium implant soon and then with the tooth replaced 8-12 weeks later. This will happen at the same time as crowning of the neighbouring tooth. This was damage done by yet another snowboarding accident.

 

Tuesday was more exciting with a trip to Burnham Military Camp, where we saw riot training and had a very interesting presentation by the Military Industrial Psychologist, Aliah. Her enthusiasm for her work was inspiring. Not only was it a fun break from Burwood but it also left me with alot to think about.

 

Father dearest came for his fortnightly visit on Wednesday and Thursday, before driving to Wanganui for a Collegiate reunion. Dad was amazed at his first sight of me in a manual and me using the arm bike and slings in the gym. That same day I was fitted for my first trial power chair. It was outright impressive going at good sprint pace.

 

And then on Saturday we were conned (not hard) into going to the Casino for an afternoon outing, by Ian, a co - rehab mate from Dunedin. It was an awesome outing, and a good break for Mum as my friend Leish and Jimmy were there to keep me company and gamble for me. A tidy $120 profit made the experience all the better.

 

Have loved seeing my visitors. Joe and Sarah, Dion's Mum Ngaire, and today Mums friend Anna. Hopefully I didnt forget anyone.

 

I'll just finish with another tasteful joke. What do you call a paraplegic dog? Nothing. It won't come anyway. And what do you call a paraplegic on the beach? Sandy.

 

Be in touch again soon.

Tim