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Rhetorical Question
I suppose, but a car that has done only 740 miles since MOT last June....should it get waved bye bye in favour of free bus pass and taxis?
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Oh wow, that's a surprise! I thought it would be an overwhelming "get rid" ;)
The trouble with keeping the car is I can't back it out of very narrow drive..(92"), and I'm actually banned by the neighbours who have had to pick me up from my falls on my way to getting in it. Am seeing Neurologist later on this week, shall see what he says. Many thanks, Ooh just remembered, I use it to go to town, Sainsbury's, Asda and the library.
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The trouble with keeping the car is I can't back it out of very narrow drive..(92"), and I'm actually banned by the neighbours who have had to pick me up from my falls on my way to getting in it. Am seeing Neurologist later on this week, shall see what he says. Many thanks, Ooh just remembered, I use it to go to town, Sainsbury's, Asda and the library.
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The availability of buses in your area is, of course, a factor which needs to be considered.
When I lived in Sheffield I never bothered learning to drive because there were 13 buses an hour from stops near to my home into the city centre. There was also a good evening and Sunday service, together with a skeleton service running throughout the night. (There were even buses on Christmas Day). It was also possible to get a taxi quickly at any time of day or night, without pre-booking.
One of the first things I did when I moved to Suffolk was to take driving lessons, pass my test and buy a car. In some parts of coastal Suffolk there's only one bus (to and from the nearest town with shops) per month. In those same areas you can have a taxi at any time you want it but only if you book before 6pm (because that's when the taxi offices shut). So if a friend, who lives a few miles away, phones you at just after 6 to invite you round for a drink and some supper, there's no way of getting there unless one of you drives.
The part of Suffolk where I live actually has a good daytime service (every half hour) but there are no evening buses to get me to pubs, cinemas and theatres. (Fortunately there's a train service but that doesn't help people along the bus route who don't live near to a rail station). Having a free bus pass isn't much use if there aren't any buses!
When I lived in Sheffield I never bothered learning to drive because there were 13 buses an hour from stops near to my home into the city centre. There was also a good evening and Sunday service, together with a skeleton service running throughout the night. (There were even buses on Christmas Day). It was also possible to get a taxi quickly at any time of day or night, without pre-booking.
One of the first things I did when I moved to Suffolk was to take driving lessons, pass my test and buy a car. In some parts of coastal Suffolk there's only one bus (to and from the nearest town with shops) per month. In those same areas you can have a taxi at any time you want it but only if you book before 6pm (because that's when the taxi offices shut). So if a friend, who lives a few miles away, phones you at just after 6 to invite you round for a drink and some supper, there's no way of getting there unless one of you drives.
The part of Suffolk where I live actually has a good daytime service (every half hour) but there are no evening buses to get me to pubs, cinemas and theatres. (Fortunately there's a train service but that doesn't help people along the bus route who don't live near to a rail station). Having a free bus pass isn't much use if there aren't any buses!
Baldric...well researched! I'm guessing that proves S-D right ;)
Thanks allen, the OT folk have been already, and the car was never mentioned. They've given me a perching stool, which is good for ironing,. summat round toilet, which is great, and a 4 wheeled trolley with 2 trays on it.which I've never used and is just taking up much needed space in this small bungalow,. keep meaning to phone them and get it taken away
Thanks allen, the OT folk have been already, and the car was never mentioned. They've given me a perching stool, which is good for ironing,. summat round toilet, which is great, and a 4 wheeled trolley with 2 trays on it.which I've never used and is just taking up much needed space in this small bungalow,. keep meaning to phone them and get it taken away
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