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Yorick wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:13 pm After yesterday's tumble I was in a lot of pain so decided to head to the hozzy.

Were very thorough and after the x-ray, the doctor called in the traumatologist as she wasn't happy.
He prodded and poked and decided I have damaged ligaments to needed a cast on.

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Hope it heals quickly.

Good to know that the health care system there works well.
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ChrisW wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 8:40 pm Post office for cash for the taxi from the airport - we're off on proper holidays at the weekend.
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Yorick wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:13 pm After yesterday's tumble I was in a lot of pain so decided to head to the hozzy.

Were very thorough and after the x-ray, the doctor called in the traumatologist as she wasn't happy.
He prodded and poked and decided I have damaged ligaments to needed a cast on.

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I see you have the pain medication on hand (pardon the pun) :thumbup:

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Yorick wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:13 pm After yesterday's tumble I was in a lot of pain so decided to head to the hozzy.

Were very thorough and after the x-ray, the doctor called in the traumatologist as she wasn't happy.
He prodded and poked and decided I have damaged ligaments to needed a cast on.

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Been to Muğla, the provincial capital so M could buy her car and we could drop off the last bit of paperwork for her brother's residency.

Car purchase here is done at the notary so we met the seller there and apart from the plonker not wanting the money direct from M's account there were no real issues. However, used car prices here a very high as there are very few new cars available, but she's happy.

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Yorick wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:13 pm After yesterday's tumble I was in a lot of pain so decided to head to the hozzy.

Were very thorough and after the x-ray, the doctor called in the traumatologist as she wasn't happy.
He prodded and poked and decided I have damaged ligaments to needed a cast on.

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Not had the best day. Started well and with lots of positivity :roll: The only universe baseball bat I guess - A-fucking-gain!!


Had coffee at mate's cafe with a couple of friends then drove to the tax office.

Somewhat confused that they didn't received the tax info that was submitted by the France Service lady in APRIL - so my 2023 tax return is late and I don't have the paperwork I need

Also, the info I sent in June (recorded delivery and they've received it as the name change has been processed) she initially said it wasn't received. FFS. Then she said it's in process.

I left exceptionally stressed as I need the paperwork from 22 and 23 very very soon - but now don't know when I will get it :( :(


Then drove to Grenoble for an EMG (is it Electromyagram in english? Nerve test - first two were needles put into various parts of the arm/hand then electic pulses put through)

Anyway - first off, it's almost impossible ot see the access screen outside as it face the sun and . . . :angry-cussingblack: Managed to get in, saw receptionist who wouldn't use my actual first name in the system because she said "it doesn't work" Well it works in every other fing medical place and you've just entered an incorrect/non legal first name in the system :roll: :roll: FFS - then had the cheek to say "it doesn't matter" :angry-cussingblack:


Finally got to see the nerve lady who spoke a million miles and hour, was a patronising shit, told me I had nothing to worry about etc etc. Well, if there's nothing to worry about, WTF do I get nerve pains a lot and WTF do I have constant pins and needles in my thumb and often in other parts of my hand/arm.

Good news she said was it isn't carpal tunnel syndrome. Well, both the surgeon and I were crossing fingers and hoping 100% that it was carpal tunnel. Even when I told her that she kept saying, it's nothing to sorry about. But couldn't explain the snesations/pain and said - "oh it'll just be a bit of tendonitis from riding a moto, don't worry"

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FFS woman. It's got nothing to do with the moto as started before I did much and continues even when I don't ride, or don't ski, or don't drive


I do so hate medical fuckwits that are patronising and condescending in equal measure - so deserved a slap :angry-cussingblack: :angry-cussingblack:

Then got a text to tell me that the guy who's Capri I was supposed to drive tomorrow for a motor show up here doesn't have the sort of insurance that means others can drive the car - but he's ok for me to drive it uninsured 'if I'm careful' :shock: :shock: :shock: FFS!! I've never known a car restricted to owner driver only. And no way can I risk driving in a group of cars (or on it's own!) uninsured cos of my job!! Gutted :( :( :(


But I did get to see some good friends on the way home that I've not seen for almost a year and then got to Lidl before it closed so I have ice creams in the freezer and some chinese 'treats' in the fridge for when I'm ready to eat actual food (instead of ice cream! :lol: :lol: )

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Yorick wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:13 pm After yesterday's tumble I was in a lot of pain so decided to head to the hozzy.

Were very thorough and after the x-ray, the doctor called in the traumatologist as she wasn't happy.
He prodded and poked and decided I have damaged ligaments to needed a cast on.

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Oil and filters time. This was what I had for my Africa Twin but it’s the same kit for the xadv, well the oil should be 10/30w but I’m a carefree rebel who likes to ride on the last chance highway…


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Taipan wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:23 pm Oil and filters time. This was what I had for my Africa Twin but it’s the same kit for the xadv, well the oil should be 10/30w but I’m a carefree rebel who likes to ride on the last chance highway…


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@Taipan did the CB get collected?
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weeksy wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:39 pm
Taipan wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:23 pm Oil and filters time. This was what I had for my Africa Twin but it’s the same kit for the xadv, well the oil should be 10/30w but I’m a carefree rebel who likes to ride on the last chance highway…


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@Taipan did the CB get collected?
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Crawled under the car, removed the undertray, pulled out the oil filter drain plug and dropped a mugs worth of oil. Put the undertray back on, replacing the missing bolt (which you think Volvo would have done when they serviced it in April.

Been for a test drive and the 'oil over filled' (which it's been showing on and off for the last two weeks, but mostly on this week) message is gone.

Can't decide if it was doing it because the outside temps are a bit warmer so the oil has expanded a bit, or if it's diesel from a failed re-gen.
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Yorick wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:13 pm After yesterday's tumble I was in a lot of pain so decided to head to the hozzy.

Were very thorough and after the x-ray, the doctor called in the traumatologist as she wasn't happy.
He prodded and poked and decided I have damaged ligaments to needed a cast on.

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Just been Googling.

Light ligaments damage up to 8 weeks recovery.
Heavy damage up to 16 weeks.
Bollocks.
Got MRI booked in 2 weeks

Got Portimao end October. Hmmm.
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Yorick wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:13 pm After yesterday's tumble I was in a lot of pain so decided to head to the hozzy.

Were very thorough and after the x-ray, the doctor called in the traumatologist as she wasn't happy.
He prodded and poked and decided I have damaged ligaments to needed a cast on.

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KungFooBob wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 3:04 pm Crawled under the car, removed the undertray, pulled out the oil filter drain plug and dropped a mugs worth of oil. Put the undertray back on, replacing the missing bolt (which you think Volvo would have done when they serviced it in April.

Been for a test drive and the 'oil over filled' (which it's been showing on and off for the last two weeks, but mostly on this week) message is gone.

Can't decide if it was doing it because the outside temps are a bit warmer so the oil has expanded a bit, or if it's diesel from a failed re-gen.
If the oil smels of diesel and/or is pretty runny, you may want to consider an oil change to stop your big ends going tits up soonish?
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KungFooBob wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 3:04 pm Crawled under the car, removed the undertray, pulled out the oil filter drain plug and dropped a mugs worth of oil. Put the undertray back on, replacing the missing bolt (which you think Volvo would have done when they serviced it in April.

Been for a test drive and the 'oil over filled' (which it's been showing on and off for the last two weeks, but mostly on this week) message is gone.

Can't decide if it was doing it because the outside temps are a bit warmer so the oil has expanded a bit, or if it's diesel from a failed re-gen.
Known issue with Ovlov diesels, when the DPF trys to regen it dumps extra fuel in the cylinders and can wash by the rings to the sump. Service bulletin telling dealers not to fill to max when servicing....