After answering the same questions 300 times, I made this sign. It did the trick.

The sign says:
Yes, its BROKIN.
I fell.
No, wont race Maui.
Yes, I’m Bummed.
Thanks 4 sympathy.

The operation went well, but all the ass-kissing in the world couldn’t convince Doc to pimp the job with Titanium hardware. And, no, its not coming out. From now on, dopers and other evil forces who dare cross my path will have to face the wrath of “The Bionic Hand.”

Oh yes, and for the compression fracture of T12, I’ll be wearing the cute back brace for 2 months. Guess The Bionic Hand will be “out of the office” for a while. Time to clean up.

I’ll be back in South Africa from around October 18th. Just in time for my first birthday at home in 6 years. Despite being in Darkest Africa, I will be reachable via email, & Skype (stoltzmachine) Feel free to send “get well soon” cards, B-day presents or fat sponsorship contracts. Or all of the above.
Regards
Conrad

I took a big tumble pre riding the XTERRA USA Champs this weekend. Went over the bars at high speed, landed on my head, splitting my helmet.

Fractured my wrist in 4 places, and I have a compression fracture of T12.

Having surgery to repair and plate the wrist in Reno on Wednesday, and will be wearing a back brace for 2 months to help the spine heal.
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I’m in good spirits and am thankful to be able to make a full recovery.

I obviously wont be racing in Maui, and hope to travel home to South Africa in about 2 weeks, to be with my parents. (my dad has 5 more chemo treatments to go. Us cripples will farm from the stoep. “veranda” )

Those who know me well will agree that next year I’ll be back with renewed vigor.

Thanks a lot for your support.

Regards
Conrad
(541) 598 4336

PS. My bike is fine