Saturday June 2, 2007
My Blue Star came home today. I got tired of waiting for the shop to call and make an arrangement for delivery, so I emailed a friend and asked him if he would feel comfortable riding my bike home.
He was very happy to do it. He and his lady picked me up in their cage to go to the shop. I was glad he had come along to “inspect” the bike before taking it home. In hindsight, it’s also a good thing we went to get it instead of having it delivered.
The speedo cable bracket was hanging loose. It had not been re-installed. There were 2 gaping holes in the fender where the cable should have been bolted.
I got the service guy to come out…you could say he was slightly embarrassed….as he wheeled it away back inside.
He finally brought the bike back and he told me all I had to do was sign the paperwork and it was ready to go. I mentioned that I had to pay for an oil change and filter separately from the insurance claim.
Well, the fellow that I had been dealing with during the last few weeks “forgot” to get it done. Not only did I email the shop asking them to do it, but I also spoke to him in person about getting it done.
Sigh…..
I think I need to start going to a different shop. They are nice people, but as I have mentioned before, the lack of attention to detail is a problem.
The list is building.
At least now my bike is home and when I eventually feel good again, I can take it out on a moment’s notice.
I am still not well enough to ride…I would not be safe out there yet. The doctor has said I will be sent for “active rehab”…whatever that means…but the rep at ICBC knew…because she gave me the name of the place to call. They are going to pay for it.
It’s looking more and more like I won’t even be able to make the 2nd half of the trip. Sad for me…but I have to get better.
I am so glad that dr_bar still went as planned. I should be getting a postcard any day now.
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I seem to have developed a complication and it needs to be monitored. The doctor also says another month off work. 
