This morning I decided to make a brace for the lower leg by cutting down a wrap-around brace I had been given the first time the fixator came off. Asked Quickstep to cut down the metal plates than run through it...and Hey presto! made a shorter version.  
But would it work  Asked Quickstep if he fancied a ride into Fremantle for a coffee, and he said why not! Sooooo...............   
YEEHAW:        Took my first ride on the Quike since before Christmas. :dancefool: 
WOOF WOOF:    Only a dog would understand the wind in the face feeling!!  
Riding the bike is the one thing I can do independently, and feel able bodied  I'm a happy little venture rider.