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Post by andywatson on Apr 14, 2016 19:28:34 GMT
Greetings all. You may remember that because of my head injury, DVLA withdrew my driving licence for a minimum of 6 months from the accident date of 16 November. This is 16 May, so I have recently re applied to drive.
Yesterday I was checked over by a consultant at Derby hospital. He's not seen me before so this was effectively a check based on my medical records plus me appearing to be functioning OK. (Imagine the pressure!) Inevitably there were some admin queries (thanks to spanning the Welsh and English admin) but I was well prepared with all my own supporting paperwork. Fortunately I will be reported as OK to drive. Phew.
With luck and hopefully no admin glitches I should be back on the road in May.
BTW I'm running loads and getting plenty of miles in on the road bike............ thanks mainly to DVLA. Don't know if I got the balls ( or Glennys's permission) to risk the other half of by brain on the MTB yet...............
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 19:30:58 GMT
Brilliant Andy - just in time for the good weather! Thanks for the update mate - I was wondering but didn't want to hassle you with shit loads of text questions. A few days back...  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 14, 2016 19:35:48 GMT
great news andy!  |
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Post by andywatson on Apr 14, 2016 19:38:05 GMT
Get in touch and hassle all you like.
You couldn't possibly hassle me more than the expert I live with.
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Post by beansontoast on Apr 14, 2016 20:02:31 GMT
Good to hear yam ok..
You could always sail that dingy of yours down the Trent & Mersey and join us for a jar...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 20:26:28 GMT
Great news Andy
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Post by hodgy on Apr 14, 2016 20:51:35 GMT
Great news Andy ...hope you haven't got too used to riding a rrr rrr...one of those other bikes..
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Post by andywatson on Apr 14, 2016 21:21:45 GMT
Good to hear yam ok.. You could always sail that dingy of yours down the Trent & Mersey and join us for a jar... It's on my list!
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 14, 2016 23:10:57 GMT
Glad to hear you're getting a much needed all clear from the doctors and you're out and about!
Hopefully you will be able to get back out on the mtb eventually, would be a shame of you didn't.
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 16, 2016 11:17:22 GMT
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Post by andywatson on Jun 3, 2016 15:23:59 GMT
A bit of overdue good news.
Getting my Driving License back was expected to take another month as there was an admin glitch between the NHS and DVLA (I am describing that politely!).
The last estimate was for mid June, however I got it today.
Phew.
That doesn't sound much on here but phewee...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 16:32:44 GMT
Great news made made up for ya
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Post by notsarkyadam on Jun 3, 2016 17:20:48 GMT
Greetings all. You may remember that because of my head injury, DVLA withdrew my driving licence for a minimum of 6 months from the accident date of 16 November. This is 16 May, so I have recently re applied to drive.
Yesterday I was checked over by a consultant at Derby hospital. He's not seen me before so this was effectively a check based on my medical records plus me appearing to be functioning OK. (Imagine the pressure!) Inevitably there were some admin queries (thanks to spanning the Welsh and English admin) but I was well prepared with all my own supporting paperwork. Fortunately I will be reported as OK to drive. Phew.
With luck and hopefully no admin glitches I should be back on the road in May.
BTW I'm running loads and getting plenty of miles in on the road bike............ thanks mainly to DVLA. Don't know if I got the balls ( or Glennys's permission) to risk the other half of by brain on the MTB yet...............
Fantastic news mate!! Would be fantastic to see you on the trails again... |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jun 3, 2016 19:21:43 GMT
glad you're doing well andy. have your ears been burning? you got a mention on our ride last.
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Post by andywatson on Jun 3, 2016 19:22:49 GMT
Thanks to loads of running and road biking (as you do when car less) I'm fit enough.
I have a backlog of commitments and stuff to do now I'm driving again, plus I'll have to do some fancy footwork with Glennys.
My plan is to start MTBing carefully.
Thus avoiding divorce.
It's just crossed my mind....I was talking to Gaz the other day which involved a moan about getting my licence back.... then two days later it comes.
I think Gaz must have been giving advice to DVLA!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 5:55:35 GMT
Book me a place on one of your careful MTB rides please Andy, be good to catch up again as I don't really 'do' phone chats |
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Post by lowcogger on Jun 4, 2016 7:01:20 GMT
good news andy.as pez says maybe we can have a meet and a steady plod.gaz and myself were talking a couple of weeks ago and mentioned going to the pines sometime soon for a ride and a natter seeing as neither of us have ridden much lately.
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Post by beansontoast on Jun 4, 2016 7:19:24 GMT
Not a bad idea.. Even Andy couldn't fall off at the Pines |
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Post by lowcogger on Jun 4, 2016 7:41:23 GMT
Not a bad idea.. Even Andy couldn't fall off at the Pines does that mean you`d put your hatred of the pines to one side and turn up just for the banter?
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Post by beansontoast on Jun 4, 2016 7:43:04 GMT
Not a bad idea.. Even Andy couldn't fall off at the Pines does that mean you`d put your hatred of the pines to one side and turn up just for the banter?
I could do if there was a bit of Mrs Cogger flapjack on offer |
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Post by lowcogger on Jun 4, 2016 8:28:56 GMT
does that mean you`d put your hatred of the pines to one side and turn up just for the banter?
I could do if there was a bit of Mrs Cogger flapjack on offer I`m sure that could be arranged |
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Post by beansontoast on Jun 4, 2016 11:21:47 GMT
I could do if there was a bit of Mrs Cogger flapjack on offer I`m sure that could be arranged I'll keep me eyes open for any ride planned then Does Mrs Cogger like white Lion bars? |
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Post by lowcogger on Jun 4, 2016 11:24:35 GMT
I`m sure that could be arranged I'll keep me eyes open for any ride planned then Does Mrs Cogger like white Lion bars? you don`t think I`ll be giving any lion bars away,specially if they come from you  |
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Post by beansontoast on Jun 4, 2016 11:43:07 GMT
I'll keep me eyes open for any ride planned then Does Mrs Cogger like white Lion bars? you don`t think I`ll be giving any lion bars away,specially if they come from you The Walsall bird likes them so I may not have any left to give by time this ride happens.. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 14:32:39 GMT
Arrr, I'd suffer the Pines again if it was a social do  |
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