Alex's adventures

Springvale Road Melbourne is the #1 rated accident hot-spot according to AAMI's crash statistics. I discovered that they are right when I was hit by a truck in a 4 vehicle accident. Luckily and amazingly, nobody was killed. So this is what it looks like after being hit by a truck. I was stationary at traffic lights in my HiLux, with a truck on my right. Then I heard an impact and the truck's rear end slammed into my drivers side window at head height. I had nowhere to go and just had to take the blow. Glass from my shattered window cut my face and sliced my right eye. I was covered in glass shards. Went into shock for a minute or so. Bystanders immediately came, applied first aid, contacted emergency services and took my phone and let my family know. I was very impressed and grateful at how helpful they were. I was very lucky that the truck took the majority of the impact! A fireman got me out of the cab, unfortunately dragging me across spiky broken glass. M...

2 caravans and a tent for a family campsite and a gorgeous secluded location. The ute is proving useful for more than just hauling my bike. Mum setting up the en-suite tent. Unfortunately it was destroyed by strong winds two days later. The awning on my caravan is a three person job to set up. Very solid and strong but a pain. Love this riverside location! Nothing is biting, but who cares with a relaxing view like this. The family showing me how they do campfires and camp cooking.

Another day at the office, helping clients beat their anxiety, depression and destructive thought patterns, and delivering life changing results. I love my job with Mind Relaxation Australia ! Cured a client on Monday, Tuesday got another to success point. Wednesday managed to clear a client's suicidal thoughts. Today had a coffee with a client to congratulate her on her progress. So rewarding! My mobile workplace and remote treatment system allows me to live this awesome lifestyle. I'm still in the process of perfecting the methods needed. In particular internet access is a problem, with mobile data being very unreliable in some areas. I'm setting up an antenna system to try and improve coverage. Mum is loving the caravan, "so cozy" she said.  Can see the TV from bed, working my way through the Vikings TV series. Going to take the rig off grid soon, out to a remote location. First problem - water tank is cracked!

Headed into the Krowera region, inland from Phillip Island. Perfect day for riding and the roads are amazing. I recommend the Loch-Wonthaggi road in particular in this area. This amazing road has low traffic, spectacular views and awesome corners. Watch out for heavy vehicles. At the end of this amazing road I stopped at the  Hicksborough General Store & Cafe and had an amazing smoked Salmon Pizza. Food was excellent. No shortage of amazing views in the area.  And there is nothing like a night of Guitar Hero and Karaoke to finish off a great day. Also Tim Oliver of Oliver Motorcycle Transport gave me more feedback on ramping the bike and even made me a demo video to help me improve my technique. Thanks so much Tim, you're a ledge mate!

Cruising along the coast into Victoria. Gorgeous countryside and crisp fresh air. Spent some time in Beachport and hiked up the hill, braving the cold. Google maps took me along the C176 highway to Woolsthorpe. NEVER go down that road. I busted my electric breaks and the front of my oven flew off. Full of deep potholes that sneak up on you. Shame on you google maps! I bypassed that route and went to Geelong via Warrnambool. Even the A1 highway was rough. Beach Port jetty - needs to be longer I think. Thanks for the wine and delicious curry Mum!  

This made the third ride that I have organised and Captained. I took over Ken's ride because he was indisposed. Had 14 bikes turn up for this ride. Weather was nice with a bit of chill in the air. We made our way up to Strath via Clarendon and Paris Creek Road, and the ride was tediously slow as we were caught behind classic cars and inconsiderate drivers. Then when we got there, a train full of tourists arrived so we didn't bother grabbing a coffee. We then made our way back to Bull Creek Road via Ashton Road and the going was much better. I then headed up Inman Valley Road to the horror of the sports bike riders. I was fine on this road but the bumpiness of the road did not agree with some bikes or riders, and I received the criticism when I stopped at Yankalilla for lunch. Lesson learned. After lunch we returned via Carrickalinga and the Myponga Dam. The ride broke up with a group continuing on back up into the hills. All in all it was a very e...

Said goodbye to friends, bricks, mortar and urban life. The adventure has officially started! Alex Foreman with Stacey and Rick Tomlinson for a farewell catchup Alex Foreman with friend Adam Johnson, owner of Astute Alex Foreman with adventure buddy Ken King, medical scientist and ratbag Ramping the Triumph Sprint ST onto the Toyota HiLux Cab Chassis I've not yet mastered the art of ramping the bike, but managed to get it up there without squashing myself or dropping the 240kg machine. A pile of man fun on a tray, motorbike, SCUBA gear & camping gear. My amazing Mum flew all the way down from the sunshine coast to go on a road trip with me. Was a huge help in setting up. Love my Mum! So I departed Adelaide and only made a short trip to make sure everything was secured properly. The caravan felt unbalanced and I think it's internal weight needs to be redistributed. Also started learning how to use the water system in ...

"You're thinking about this the wrong way" biker Deano said as I was pondering how to get a small sailing kayak onto my ute along with my motorbike. He said I should do away with the caravan and get a Careel 22 trailer sailor. He thinks I could live in it and use it like a caravan, even hooking it up to powered sites at caravan parks. Then when the mood takes I could launch the boat and sail it until I feel the need to return to land. The boat is light enough to be towed and has a good sized cabin. It is more aerodynamic than a boxy van. Having a look at the cabins pics though, it will certainly be tight! Food for thought if nothing else. Thanks for the idea Deano, got me thinking mate.

Rang my ex today to speak to my daughter Aurelia. Got no reply. Sent her a text message asking to speak to her for fathers day. Got no reply. Then sent my ex the picture below. Got no reply to that either, but had the awareness that the picture was seen and not well received. I really miss my daughter. I had a really good, warm and loving relationship with her. I was aware that my ex was hard at work trying to destroy that but I kept encouraging my daughter to have a good relationship with her mother. I warned my daughter about what my ex was doing and why. Unfortunately the brainwashing eventually worked. Even after years of working in high security prison, I cannot for the life of me understand how people can be so evil and cruel. The worst part is, my ex openly admits that she is cruel and is proud of it. I love you sweety, even if Mum won't let me say it to you. Alex Foreman and Aurelia Foreman, Flinders Private Hospital UPDATE 8th September Attended a friend...