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Post by prodigal gardener on Jul 10, 2008 17:40:01 GMT
Its like a work experience thing. She leaves school next year (if she lives that long)  Rather than pick her up in the wagon do you think I would get away with running her over in it  the little madam her.  |
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Post by Plocket on Jul 10, 2008 18:15:31 GMT
Yikes that's not long to go till test then KL - time seems to have whizzed by  Are you aiming for a September test then? |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jul 18, 2008 17:30:59 GMT
I was hoping for end of August but its looking like being September now. No more lessons for a few weeks as gobshite is on holiday for 3 weeks  I am saving the pennies so that I can have some intensive training when he gets back. Got to pass theory while he is away |
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Post by Ruthie on Jul 18, 2008 17:58:33 GMT
You'll sail thru' the theory I reckon KL, and then the test itself, and then................nothing between you and the open road!!! We'll all be rooting for you!
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Post by nightowl on Jul 19, 2008 7:27:02 GMT
We'll make them bring out a Laydees Special Yorkie bar in your honour!! ;D
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jul 21, 2008 17:15:49 GMT
Ooooo lovely! can it have diamonds in it instead of raisins please ;D
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Post by Weeterrier on Jul 21, 2008 22:02:28 GMT
Oh, no, that would crack all my fillings, and I had to spend £60 last week having one repaired. |
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Post by Tig on Jul 21, 2008 23:12:44 GMT
Maybe pink chocolate KL  We're all right behind you in this! First time pass, and onto the open road in your big rig  |
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Post by nightowl on Jul 22, 2008 11:38:47 GMT
There's one thing you won't have to worry about learning KL, not like 30 years ago, when roping and sheeting most loads was common!! |
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Post by Plocket on Jul 22, 2008 14:27:35 GMT
Oh yuck pink chocolate would be gross!!! ;D
I was thinking about you yesterday KL as we were whizzing down the M6. Some of the male lorry drivers were such arses (just pulling out and the like) and I thought it was about time they had some sensible women drivers!!!
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jul 22, 2008 16:23:42 GMT
Pink Chocolate ? as long as it tastes of chocolate it could be sky blue with yellow dots for me ! I am not proud when it comes to chocolate!!. I know what you mean about lorry drivers, there are some real A holes out there on the road. Its quite scary now that I know how long it takes to stop one of them things and my one is unloaded I am far to petite and delicate for roping and sheeting....I might break a nail. I would have to get a man to do it for me.........Yeah AS IF ;D Im sure if I can learn to drive one I can learn to tie down a load, cant be that difficult can it |
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Post by farmersboy on Jul 22, 2008 16:54:54 GMT
Can you do a dolly knot,KL,thats what you have to do to get a rope realy tight,but these days they mostly use straps
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Post by nightowl on Jul 23, 2008 12:56:14 GMT
I was shown several times FB, but never quite got the hang of it  I used to be able to do the knot that butchers tie up meat with, but wouldn't have a clue now |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Sept 3, 2008 18:35:15 GMT
Quick update on this- we have now had to revert to Plan B ie look for a job driving smaller vehicles and get some experience then hope that new employer will put me through tests. I have applied to Parcel Force as they are advertising for collection & delivery drivers. If any of you out there hear of any other big firms after drivers please let me know. I am sooooooo fed up with my job and Karls work is looking definatley dicey - nothing on the books once the current job is finished in roughly 2 weeks So its all stress and no money in our house at the moment Great eh - still at least I have a job even if it is crap! |
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Post by Tig on Sept 3, 2008 19:16:56 GMT
Chin up KL - something will turn up! Have you considered driving a bus? Mind you biggest problem with that idea is 'passengers' Best I can do is offer  x Tig |
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 4, 2008 7:57:54 GMT
Yeah Parcelfarce are looking for people to help out for xmas too so maybe get your OH a job there for the time being?!
Shame you can't carry on with your dream for now. At least you've made a start and can go back to it if/when things pick up.
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Post by Weeterrier on Sept 4, 2008 8:26:10 GMT
Oh KL, I was wondering only yesterday how things were going. But I think Plan B is a better one. Trying to find a firm to put you through the lessons and test. That is what happened to my husband No. 2. Apart from the saving in dosh, it takes away the worry of you using money that you may feel a bit guilty about using in the first place. Keep faith sweetheart. It will happen, I'm certain of it. Life is one long worry sometimes, but all will be well again. And disasters have a way of turning themselves into blessings. I should know. |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 4, 2008 15:29:41 GMT
Oh KL that's such a shame. I was only thinking the other day "I wonder how KL's getting on". I'm convinced it's meant to be though and fingers crossed you'll soon get a van driving job and move onwards to having more lessons. Hang in there  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Sept 6, 2008 16:35:15 GMT
Well the Parcel force job turns out to be a temporary position up till christmas - I would have to be mad to chuck in a permanant job for that at present. Karls boss is off down the smoke next week to look for work in and around the Olympic venues, so fingers crossed I think I am going to have to go back on the happy pills for a while as I am so down. This credit crunch is so depressing every where you turn its doom and gloom and its getting to me I have even lost interest in the garden Thanks for all your support tho, I am sure this is just a glitch and I will soon brighten up and get back on the road, I am halfway there after all |
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Post by Amo on Sept 6, 2008 18:01:11 GMT
Just catching up with you KL. Sometimes life is poo and then something happens to flush the chain. It's for a reason that will reveal itself in time.  |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 25, 2008 12:23:04 GMT
Any more news KL? I keep thinking of you trucking |
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Post by snowowl on Sept 26, 2008 15:23:06 GMT
Try and think positive KL.I know the feeling when life gets on top of you. The economic situation all over the world is pants at the moment it will be a knock on effect from the USA but i hope you find your dream job and Karl to. Things can only get better they say. |
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Post by Tig on Sept 27, 2008 22:23:50 GMT
I hope things have picked up for you and Karl - don't lose sight of your dream, if you really want it you will get it, just believe in yourself x Tig |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Oct 6, 2008 19:33:06 GMT
No good news I am afraid, haven't really got the heart to go in to it all right now. Things are pretty dire for us with little or no work for Karl and that means no lessons for me. Cant even afford to do the theory test at the moment. I haven't given up totally and one day I will get back behind the wheel, just dont know when. Hey thanks for caring tho - you are a great bunch XXX
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Post by Plocket on Oct 7, 2008 7:01:10 GMT
Don't give up! It will happen one day, just not as soon as you would have liked. Things are tight for everyone but eventually things will turn around and get better |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2008 18:54:09 GMT
Things will sort themselves out KL just keep you chin up. Karen xx |
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Rather than pick her up in the wagon do you think I would get away with running her over in it 
the little madam her. 
Are you aiming for a September test then?
I am saving the pennies so that I can have some intensive training when he gets back. Got to pass theory while he is away 
