Thanks all for the good wishes. A bit more relaxed about it now.
at least I've got Skype setup and have tested that my daughter will answer calls, but my son is 'way too busy on Minecraft or caching criminals on Arma 3.
At least I'll be there virtually to see them open their presents and see some happy faces. Opening hours are relaxed so folk can visit any time. I've asked about non-alcoholic drinks and these are OK, but I'll get the non-alcoholic cider with a few potent ones sneaked in from my dad !!. My folks will be up to visit on the day and so will my kids and wife.
My wife and kids are off to some good friends so I'm sure they will have a good time - my mate gets a regular rollocking for still playing rugby at 45 and getting some nasty injuries. He has a mountain bike so I see an opportunity here.
We will try and make up for it when I get out.
Plans are not to commute by bike any more. I will get out in the evenings and weekends, but more nice roads and off roading as we have it in abundance.
If the fixed is deemed written off, then that goes to an MTB. No rush as it will either be a end of sale off peg or I'll build something up over my recovery.
Going to take a quick break as these drugs are knocking me out.
Cheers again all.