Thank you all so much for your thoughts and support. I spoke to my friend again this evening and they're going to operate on hubby tomorrow to put a plate on his pelvis fracture. They also gave him an epidural earlier as the mophine wasn't working. That should be a good source of joking, about child birth etc, when he's well again.

My friend Sarah seems to be coping well, but I'm guessing it won't really kick in properly for a day or two. I told her she could call me any time, day or night and so I'll keep my mobile handy. Will definitely take her something nice to eat in the next few days, whether she asks not.

Certainly shakes you this kind of thing. Was going to go out for a ride this afternoon, but opted for the home trainer today instead.