tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post5299199036650906148..comments2024-02-19T10:16:13.581+00:00Comments on Past Imperfect: Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-44095350355992220362007-11-04T16:17:00.000+00:002007-11-04T16:17:00.000+00:00PI - I know what you mean. I had a little yellow V...PI - I know what you mean. I had a little yellow VW when Joe was born (35 years ago), and had some small cars after that as well, but could no longer get in or out of anything smaller than my PT now. Seems like the older we get, the larger and more luxurious our cars need to be. My husband drives a Chevy Avalanche truck- it fits him just right. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482084719458074647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-60534690503521877422007-11-03T23:53:00.000+00:002007-11-03T23:53:00.000+00:00Sue Lou: I used to have a Triumph Spitfire but whe...Sue Lou: I used to have a Triumph Spitfire but when I was decades younger. I'd have difficulty getting in and out of it now. It's time I visited your son''s blog again.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-70320450817882008262007-11-03T22:25:00.000+00:002007-11-03T22:25:00.000+00:00PI- Get a convertible! Puts the joy right back in ...PI- Get a convertible! Puts the joy right back in the driving. I put the top down on my PT Cruiser on the way back from our monthly Red Hat luncheon today. A little chilly, but invigorating and delightful -tooling down the road- Elvis blasting on the Radio-Almost Heaven :-)<BR/><BR/>By the way I took driving lessons when I was in High School- way too many years ago- and they were for a whole semester (4 1/2 months). We not only had to learn the rules and laws of the road as well as actual driving (both automatic and stick shift), but also memorize all the parts of an internal combustion engine, pass simulator driving as well as driving on the road and watch car accident horror films. - no cost - just part of my government sponsored free public education. <BR/><BR/>Speaking of driving- have you been to SafeT's blog to see what he did to his 2007 yellow Ford Focus? Takes a Mom's breath away.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482084719458074647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-58823356829104442112007-11-02T07:41:00.000+00:002007-11-02T07:41:00.000+00:00Daphne: you're absolutely right - and I should ha...Daphne: you're absolutely right - and I should have acknowledged that. All the joy has gone out of driving for me now and I'm sure you are a much better driver. My hey day was driving alone to the south of France. Mon Dieu! Brings me out in cold sweat to think about it.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-1099620918615137992007-11-02T06:53:00.000+00:002007-11-02T06:53:00.000+00:00At last! I have been waiting for weeks for your st...At last! I have been waiting for weeks for your story to pick up. It's getting quite riveting now. <BR/><BR/>May I tentatively and respectfully suggest that driving tests were not quite as hard in those days ...? (Ducks). I had hundreds of lessons in two different countries and spent hundreds, if not thousands of pounds. I passed fourth time. Nobody would pass with six lessons these days.Daphne Wayne-Boughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581048408996935564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-26048798597949389402007-11-01T17:46:00.000+00:002007-11-01T17:46:00.000+00:00Sam: we all have our little crosses to bear - it'...Sam: we all have our little crosses to bear - it's how we deal with them that's important. Yes it was great to feel that little thrill of freedom.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-85629575679260087132007-11-01T16:55:00.000+00:002007-11-01T16:55:00.000+00:00Double declutching? Shudder. It sounds like some...Double declutching? Shudder. It sounds like something you have to wear an open back gown for. <BR/><BR/>My husband snores like a stenoric boar with a sinus infection, bless. Sleeping in different rooms occasionally has made all the difference to the length of our marriage. Seriously. <BR/><BR/>Well done on passing your test so quickly. I bet it made all the difference to be that extra bit mobile.Sam, Problem-Child-Bridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650421439038979462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-39817093391407453482007-10-31T19:28:00.000+00:002007-10-31T19:28:00.000+00:00GG: Bold is one thing - a bigger font is another ...GG: Bold is one thing - a bigger font is another and the two together are too much. The SOC meant I was well out in the road - I had to inch forward in order to see round the bend - which meant she had to swerve a couple of inches . SOC!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-70995435023806948062007-10-31T17:41:00.000+00:002007-10-31T17:41:00.000+00:00Actually, I thought the 'bold' was a new style...t...Actually, I thought the 'bold' was a new style...the chit chat posts are normal face and the 'story cont'd' is bold, and I thought, good idea.<BR/><BR/>You sound like my mum, she didn't have that many driving lessons either. Hm, I wonder if she needs to go to driving school again too, I have conniptions when she drives and I'm in the car. <BR/><BR/>I still remember her using that left hand to protect young ones in seatbeltless front seat. Seat belts became mandatory here only recently.<BR/><BR/>I don't understand what the silly old cow was yelling at you, what does 'you're well out' mean? But it was funny, hee hee the way she tormented you every morning.neena maiya (guyana gyal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01358313821005038118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-76843727361558012352007-10-31T10:59:00.000+00:002007-10-31T10:59:00.000+00:00Naaomi: what I had recently was a refresher cours...Naaomi: what I had recently was a refresher course of lessons as I had lost my confidence. They were very rewarding and very worthwhile.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-23156269930117721992007-10-31T10:00:00.000+00:002007-10-31T10:00:00.000+00:00Great story, Pat....Now, why did I think you have ...Great story, Pat....Now, why did I think you have just been learning to drive recently? Maybe there is more to the story from when the boys were little that we haven't gotten to yet...Hmmmm!<BR/>Anyway....you were very brave to go out in 'the old car'....!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-23187628402773679892007-10-30T22:13:00.000+00:002007-10-30T22:13:00.000+00:00eryl:when one was young and strong one used to be ...eryl:when one was young and strong one used to be quite lazy and it was bliss to drive everywhere. Now I walk every opportunity I get.<BR/>Since I married MTL I have eschewed separate rooms.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-22444148834924181382007-10-30T19:34:00.000+00:002007-10-30T19:34:00.000+00:00Seperate bedrooms that's so cool! And passing your...Seperate bedrooms that's so cool! And passing your test first time and finding freedom. When I passed my test (first time also but I had lots of practice) I couldn't believe the sense of freedom. I used to just go out for the sake of it.Eryl Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01818102006775827503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-76553659490055556632007-10-30T06:52:00.000+00:002007-10-30T06:52:00.000+00:00Keith: I'm afraid not. It was a double mistake. ...Keith: I'm afraid not. It was a double mistake. It just looks so ugly.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-16499703851564308972007-10-30T00:24:00.000+00:002007-10-30T00:24:00.000+00:00Bloody hell! For the first time I can actually rea...Bloody hell! For the first time I can actually <I>read</I> a posting from the other side of the room without my glasses. Are you going to keep this format?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-13786010485342531592007-10-29T23:15:00.000+00:002007-10-29T23:15:00.000+00:00Sue Lou: thanks for the invite. I'm not a Red Ha...Sue Lou: thanks for the invite. I'm not a Red Hatter but will be sure to join you if I ever again make it over there.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-65843765327487677482007-10-29T23:09:00.000+00:002007-10-29T23:09:00.000+00:00Nea:no no! It's not just a car maintenance award ...Nea:no no! It's not just a car maintenance award but a general all round one. And my decision is final:)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-55420521498604728592007-10-29T21:55:00.000+00:002007-10-29T21:55:00.000+00:00Hi, Thanks for the nice comment on The Purple Star...Hi, Thanks for the nice comment on The Purple Stars. Are you a Red Hatter too? If not, be sure to find a chapter near you and try it out. In the meantime, if you ever do "cross the pond", you are welcome to join us for lunch the first Saturday of each month here in NE US (Michigan)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482084719458074647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-66869422468624609612007-10-29T20:22:00.000+00:002007-10-29T20:22:00.000+00:00Ooh thank you, top of the class, but I only learnt...Ooh thank you, top of the class, but I only learnt to jump start yesterday, and I don't think I'd ever dare try and bump start, so best put Belle top.Neahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528962078216397466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-72046422354229693172007-10-29T19:32:00.000+00:002007-10-29T19:32:00.000+00:00Six lessons: most impressive, ut I'm surprised at ...Six lessons: most impressive, ut I'm surprised at not allowing you to practise on another car. When I was learning I used the driving school's Triumph Herald but had a lot of practise in a Ford van belonging to my stepfather and as a special treat, I was allowed to drive my mother's car as well. Now that was good for building confidence. Mind you, I had 18 lessons before passing the test.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-45332043379958605932007-10-29T16:57:00.000+00:002007-10-29T16:57:00.000+00:00belle: you can join Nea at top of the class. I'd ...belle: you can join Nea at top of the class. I'd forgotten that method but I do remember how to double declutch.<BR/><BR/>Johng: as long as it has three wheels.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-37921706848120976782007-10-29T15:59:00.000+00:002007-10-29T15:59:00.000+00:00We should get you on a motorbike!We should get you on a motorbike!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346682505354790114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-50140917036698938932007-10-29T15:57:00.000+00:002007-10-29T15:57:00.000+00:00PI - Well done - 6 lessons .... I AM impressed but...PI - Well done - 6 lessons .... I AM impressed but I know what you mean about the test examiner. My driving instructor told me that when the examiner called my name I was to smile at him until he smiled back. You can imagine how long that took but I passed first time! I was told afterwards that he was the Chief Examiner for Berkshire so no doubt had high standards.<BR/>I always muddle bump and jump starting - jump is the battery thing but there's also when you turn the ignition on, put the car into 2nd gear, keep the clutch down and roll down a hill (of course you have to have one nearby!) Once you have gathered reasonable speed, let the clutch in with a vengeance, keep your foot on the throttle - and away you go!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-66202944051865366602007-10-29T12:21:00.000+00:002007-10-29T12:21:00.000+00:00andrewm:I erred. Forgot to cancel 'bold' tried a ...andrewm:I erred. Forgot to cancel 'bold' tried a larger font and one doesn't know for certain how it will appear until it's published. We live and learn. Meanwhile you can take your specs off:)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-5210256418232968302007-10-29T11:56:00.000+00:002007-10-29T11:56:00.000+00:00Good for you. I like the bit about appearing confi...Good for you. I like the bit about appearing confiden - the trick in life for sure.apprenticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784785172285984036noreply@blogger.com