Steve Shovlar Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) https://www.periscope.tv/w/anEbrDFtTUVQZVdxTm1RR2J8MXlvS01sa0RvQWt4UVrsUPJ8IW9CLozYwZFaVy1RK1-DBbfJw3DJiRdvSZS7 Had over 500 fans from around the world tuned in live to watch this as well as several hundred packed in the room. Video lasts 80 minutes and is well worth watching. Talks about his life, what he is up to, where he is going and his future plans. For those that would like a bit of adventure themselves, the first 43 people to sign up from around the world are going to do a sponsored tandem parachute jump from Dunkerswell airfield. Price is £395 with approx £150 of it going to Darcy to help continue his rehab. Seemed there were quite a few in the room willing to do it. He is in Swindon for tomorrows meeting. Edited August 4, 2016 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzafl Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 so glad a certain (now seems to be gone) poster hasnt seen this.. he isnt Darcy's biggest fan.. in fact some of the things he said about him are down right rude and i assume they are reasons he is gone. hope it all goes really well for the lad and nice to see he is back seeing all his old fans so they can all see he is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 https://www.periscope.tv/w/anEbrDFtTUVQZVdxTm1RR2J8MXlvS01sa0RvQWt4UVrsUPJ8IW9CLozYwZFaVy1RK1-DBbfJw3DJiRdvSZS7 Price is 3395 with approx £150 of it going to Darcy to help continue his rehab. Seemed there were quite a few in the room willing to do it. Seriously nearly 4 grand and only £150 to Darcy Please tell me this is a typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madame muck Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yeah it's a typo, it was £395 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yeah it's a typo, it was £395 Thought it was but best to get clarification. Can't see many forking out £4K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thought it was but best to get clarification. Can't see many forking out £4K I think Steve didn't put the forking caps key on his keyboard with the first digit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackie Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thanks for sharing the video Steve, great to see Darcy making good progress and being so positive. He may be more high profile and receive more attention and fundraising than other riders who find themselves in a similar position, but his plight will also drive forward that of those who unforutnately follow him and have their speedway careers cut short by similar life changing accidents. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 I dont use twitter or facebook so was amazed I had over 500 watching through periscope last night, including Nicki Pedersen, Monster Joe, Bratters plus others. How did they all find out about me stading there filming on my iphone? Thought the whole event went well even though there was a couple of hickups like mic feedback. I know the guy in the audience who stood and talked about discovering the sport because of Darcy and Holder, but its not good to talk about being gutted for Darcy and his injury. What has happened is done. Darcy I am sure doesn't want to hear how gutted someone or all of us are. Rather think forward to all the positives in life like driving again, gaining independence and perhaps becoming a father in future years. He said in this field of injury advances are being made very quickly and he hoped to be back on his feet in ten years time. He has an absolute diamond in his girlfriend. She seems unfazed by the issues. Darcy is one lucky fellow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 I have to say from what I've read and seen she seems like an absolute god send. Very few girls (particularly so young) Would have acted the way she has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackie Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 I dont use twitter or facebook so was amazed I had over 500 watching through periscope last night, including Nicki Pedersen, Monster Joe, Bratters plus others. How did they all find out about me stading there filming on my iphone? Thought the whole event went well even though there was a couple of hickups like mic feedback. I know the guy in the audience who stood and talked about discovering the sport because of Darcy and Holder, but its not good to talk about being gutted for Darcy and his injury. What has happened is done. Darcy I am sure doesn't want to hear how gutted someone or all of us are. Rather think forward to all the positives in life like driving again, gaining independence and perhaps becoming a father in future years. He said in this field of injury advances are being made very quickly and he hoped to be back on his feet in ten years time. He has an absolute diamond in his girlfriend. She seems unfazed by the issues. Darcy is one lucky fellow. It's amazing to think how far treatment for spinal injuries has come in the past 20 years, and even more amazing to have the real hope that in a further10 years time he may not even need a wheelchair. .Unfortunately we know some riders who have had similar injuries to him in the past, where the treatment and rehab available wasn't so advanced at the time of their accidents, but that's the nature of progress and I'm sure they will be pleased things have progressed so life's not so tough for future spinal injury patients going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Last night really brought home to me what a strong individual Darcy really is.To go and hear the bikes warming up seeing the riders strut there stuff must really hurt.He is positive has a lovely women who has been the best and he says he is making great progress great stuff.Pray that in future years treatment is available for him there is real hope.Watching him ride god what a Treat last year was at Swindon he is one of the best riders i have ever seen in my life.And Poole fans who would of seen more of Darcy ride than me would agree on that no doubt whatsoever in my mind that Darcy would of been a World Champion i wish him and Lizzie the best of luck for the future. Edited August 5, 2016 by Sidney the robin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozrik Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Was looking forward to seeing DW take on Woofinden and Zmarzlik in the GPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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