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Post by farmersboy on Apr 22, 2008 19:30:37 GMT
Oooooooooo will you ! right then- they say revenge is a dish best eaten cold ;D  In 5 weeks time I might be ready for the A1 FB. Who knows  Now there is a scary thought for you ;D Yo dont scare me,ill be looking out for you. Second thoughts,it will be too early for you,be up your way between 6 and 7 am ;D |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Apr 22, 2008 20:05:19 GMT
Just checking this Thread - proud of you KL - you can now join the Warrior Woman's Club ;D
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 23, 2008 19:48:13 GMT
Well......had my 1st proper lesson today and I was USELESS  I just cannot seem to get my head round the gear box. It has 8 gears 4 over 4 and I keep losing my place! I have driven from Doncaster to Rotherham and back and I did get better for a while, but I am still a bit rubbish  Never mind its something that will come with practice (I hope) Some of the drivers at work said they still have to count up and down the gears so its not just me! Got a bit scared in Rotherham cos there is road works and the carriageway was very narrow  I managed not to mangle any cones tho ;D also clipped a couple of kerbs, but thats cos I was getting cocky and thought I was in my car  All in all I loved it and am looking forward to my next lesson. Oh found out what happened to Steve too - he packed in (something I said??) So I have a new instructor - his name is Melvin and he seems OK. He said I did well and I should be able to pass the test so I really like him Next lesson 03/05/08 which is a Saturday - hopefully it wont be quite so busy - apparently we are going to Sheffield  I dont even go to Sheffield in my car if I can avoid it. Off to practice me gears changes now then  |
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Post by Tig on Apr 23, 2008 23:06:15 GMT
Well done KL, it is early days, so you've done good so far girl I reckon you will get the hang of the gears in no time (hopefully before all the instructors pack it in ) x Tig |
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Post by Amo on Apr 24, 2008 5:44:17 GMT
Wow!! They've let you out!!! I'm glad you're telling us where you're going!  ;D Well done KL, I think you're very brave and you will get used to it. Have you got a cane stuck between the pillows of the sofa as a gear stick now?  |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 24, 2008 5:53:13 GMT
Perhaps she practicers in bed with Karl ;D
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Post by Plocket on Apr 24, 2008 8:06:08 GMT
FB!!!!! Brilliant KL - well done! Let's hope Melvin lasts the course as well as you! ;D |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 24, 2008 16:43:23 GMT
Perhaps she practicers in bed with Karl ;D OOOOooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii  I have been practicing by drawing lines ACTUALLY FB ;D I have also been counting the gears in the corsa (god how sad!) and talking myself through manovures as if I were driving a lorry. The South Yorkshire Police are looking for a mad blonde in a blue Corsa driving round talking to herself  I haven't got to the stage where I am making the noise of the air brakes yet - but I can feel it coming over me sometimes  |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 24, 2008 16:48:08 GMT
It will get to youKL,i worked with an old lorry driver,and he made air brake noises all day ;D
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 24, 2008 16:51:44 GMT
Karl does it sometimes when he is driving the car - must be a man thing eh ?
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 24, 2008 19:28:54 GMT
Karl does it sometimes when he is driving the car - must be a man thing eh ? We will have to wait and see if you start doing it ;D |
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Post by Amo on Apr 24, 2008 19:48:11 GMT
I bet yours won't smell the same though KL. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Apr 24, 2008 21:50:05 GMT
You'll get the hang of it all Lass. I can remember wondering if I would ever be able to drive and eat a sweetie at the same time. |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 24, 2008 21:55:55 GMT
I bet yours won't smell the same though KL.  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 25, 2008 16:53:01 GMT
Bit fed up today. Melvin phoned me to change my next lesson  So I have to wait over a week now for my lesson. I think thats too long - I will have lost my confidence by then and it will be back to square one.  Some body is making this very difficult for me. |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 25, 2008 16:56:50 GMT
I quite agree KL,it is too long,you will forget what you have learnt,
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Post by Plocket on Apr 25, 2008 17:27:35 GMT
Oh KL honey you'll be fine. Keep practicing your gear moves and keep thinking about the stuff you've learned so far. We'll keep you confident (I hope!) |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 25, 2008 17:37:16 GMT
Yes keep it up with those gears ;D
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Post by Amo on Apr 25, 2008 20:55:35 GMT
It's to give you breathing space KL. You were out of synch last time, now you can try again with confidence.  |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 26, 2008 5:39:28 GMT
Keep practicing those gears,Karl will love it ;D
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 27, 2008 21:39:17 GMT
No practicing been going on in this house feel right fed up since my lesson dates have been changed. Even nearly a whole weekend in the garden hasn't cheered me up. I was so happy about it, but now I feel totally deflated  maybe I'm just having a bad hormone day (its my age ) I will have to see how I feel after the next lesson. Might even change driving schools.........hmmmmmm - dunno  |
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Post by Weeterrier on Apr 27, 2008 22:03:55 GMT
That's very disappointing, and I'd be disheartened too. When I was learning to ride my motorbike, I changed instructors. Lost money, but it was more than worth it. Hope the week passes quickly for you. And you won't forget. What a shame. |
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Post by Tig on Apr 27, 2008 23:04:28 GMT
Sneak out in your lunch break and make a friend Drive round the yard - you could practice reversing ;D You'll be fine, you won't forget what you've learned Big Rigger  x Tig |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 28, 2008 5:57:39 GMT
No practicing been going on in this house feel right fed up since my lesson dates have been changed. Even nearly a whole weekend in the garden hasn't cheered me up. I was so happy about it, but now I feel totally deflated maybe I'm just having a bad hormone day (its my age ) I will have to see how I feel after the next lesson. Might even change driving schools.........hmmmmmm - dunno Chin up KL,sure you will feel better when your next lesson comes,is it next Sat? the week willsoon pass  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 1, 2008 16:57:48 GMT
My next lesson is Tuesday 6th May, but I think I am going to have to cancel it. Dont think we can afford it this week what with getting the car fixed and taxed. Got a lesson booked for the following Saturday so might just wait until then, see how I get on then decide if I want to change driving schools or what. I am not giving up, but I have lost some of my enthusiasm to be honest. We had a new lady driver come into our place today and she was wearing a pink hi vis, god it was horrible Enough to put anyone off!! |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 6, 2008 15:54:18 GMT
Quick update: had to cancel today's lesson due to cash flow problems. Yeah problem is it flows out quicker than it flows in! My fault for driving an Alfa Romeo Already have a lesson booked for Saturday 8 am. Have regained some of my former positive outlook and cant wait for the lesson - I CAN do this.......wathc this space ;D |
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Post by Plocket on May 6, 2008 17:31:47 GMT
If you tell me what wathcing is KL I'll give it a go!!! ;D Seriously though, I'm glad you are feeling more positive - it wasn't like you to be so down. |
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Post by Ruthie on May 6, 2008 18:33:06 GMT
Hope you can drive better than you can spell ;D |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 6, 2008 18:48:01 GMT
Everyones a critic! You know I meant WATCH and I can drive better than I can spell providing it only involves 5 gears ;D |
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Post by Tig on May 6, 2008 19:00:44 GMT
Good to hear you are back on truck ;D
x Tig
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In 5 weeks time I might be ready for the A1 FB. Who knows 
Now there is a scary thought for you ;D 
I just cannot seem to get my head round the gear box. It has 8 gears 4 over 4 and I keep losing my place! I have driven from Doncaster to Rotherham and back and I did get better for a while, but I am still a bit rubbish 
Never mind its something that will come with practice (I hope) Some of the drivers at work said they still have to count up and down the gears so its not just me! Got a bit scared in Rotherham cos there is road works and the carriageway was very narrow 
I haven't got to the stage where I am making the noise of the air brakes yet - but I can feel it coming over me sometimes 
So I have to wait over a week now for my lesson. I think thats too long - I will have lost my confidence by then and it will be back to square one. 
Some body is making this very difficult for me. 
maybe I'm just having a bad hormone day (its my age 
