Geoff's Ramblings
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Comment from royowen
It is so sad that you are unable to drive anymore Geoff, fortunately my health and my wife's are still good, but I do relate to your sadness in losing a degree of your physical freedom, fortunately God gives hope when the knave of despair tries to steal all else, praying for you and Louise bro. Well done, blessings. Roy
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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It is so sad that you are unable to drive anymore Geoff, fortunately my health and my wife's are still good, but I do relate to your sadness in losing a degree of your physical freedom, fortunately God gives hope when the knave of despair tries to steal all else, praying for you and Louise bro. Well done, blessings. Roy
Comment Written 13-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Yeah Bro it was sad at the beginning but after seeing all the petrol prices going up and up and the road rage and stull I think God allowed it all. Lord Bless
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Well done Geoff
Comment from Sasha
Being blind in one eye, I don't drive either and sold my car many years ago. I don't miss it and with everything being so close, I really don't need one. However, with the problem I am having with my feet, I am not doing too much walking these past few weeks.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Being blind in one eye, I don't drive either and sold my car many years ago. I don't miss it and with everything being so close, I really don't need one. However, with the problem I am having with my feet, I am not doing too much walking these past few weeks.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Yeah so sorry for you. With all the road rage and stuff going on and fuel prices I am not missing driving. Thanks for coming by.
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Yeah so sorry for you. With all the road rage and stuff going on and fuel prices I am not missing driving. Thanks for coming by.
Comment from Joan E.
I am looking forward to the day of having a self-driving car, but I hope I'll still be able to get in and out on my own. We too keep our cars for years--my Prius is twelve years old and still going strong. Take good care of yourself and Louise- Joan
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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I am looking forward to the day of having a self-driving car, but I hope I'll still be able to get in and out on my own. We too keep our cars for years--my Prius is twelve years old and still going strong. Take good care of yourself and Louise- Joan
Comment Written 13-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thanks Joan. Getting some interesting comments in these two I have p0ut up today. Might add some more photos on the poem, hehe.
Comment from judiverse
That's really a sign you're aging when you have to give up driving. I know of some people who have moved to retirement villages, and they provide transportation to doctors' appointments, shopping, special events, etc. Where I live, in Indiana, we don't have to have additional tests even past 67. We do have to have our drivers' licenses renewed more often. I hope you have been able to find some alternative arrangement if you no longer drive. We have bus service in the city where I live, but I wouldn't want to rely on it. Well stated. judi
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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That's really a sign you're aging when you have to give up driving. I know of some people who have moved to retirement villages, and they provide transportation to doctors' appointments, shopping, special events, etc. Where I live, in Indiana, we don't have to have additional tests even past 67. We do have to have our drivers' licenses renewed more often. I hope you have been able to find some alternative arrangement if you no longer drive. We have bus service in the city where I live, but I wouldn't want to rely on it. Well stated. judi
Comment Written 13-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thanks Judi have to get back to reviewing your stuff again. Really sad about the car it is a good car but sadly Mitsubishi never held their value for whatever reason. I am approved for transport to Dr's appointments and I have been managing with the local bus service. We use the Wheelchair taxi for both of us for appointments and church and so on. Thanks for coming by.
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You're welcome. I still drive, although not as much as I used to. You really feel if you've lost your independence when you can't drive, but I'm glad you've found accommodations. judi
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Yes it really hurt initially but I am over it now.
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It helps that you have those other means of transportation available. judi
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Pray! We might have a buyer coming today. Yes it does. Had a man from the church help me out for Men's Brekky and he also helped me get the Inspection of the car for the "Pink Slip" as we call it for Road Worthy. (Not Pink anymore hehe)
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Good for you. Hope your sale goes through smoothly. judi
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Hey, but it was there for a whole 17 years -- wow! :) :) Be sure to take a number of photos inside and out....who knows when some part of it might serve as your muse further down the line? I mean, it was there for almost 2 decades!! :) :)
Thank you for sharing such an important part of your life with all of us!
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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Hey, but it was there for a whole 17 years -- wow! :) :) Be sure to take a number of photos inside and out....who knows when some part of it might serve as your muse further down the line? I mean, it was there for almost 2 decades!! :) :)
Thank you for sharing such an important part of your life with all of us!
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Comment Written 13-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thanks YM can't remember if we met before. I have heaps of photos I normally cut them up and re copy to make a collage on my posts. Thanks for the idea. Come back later on and look again if you like or I will let you know. Ishould probably add this to the ramblings book. Cheers.
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Hi there I am about to change the photo as per your suggestion. Hang on a few and come back for another look if you like.
Comment from meeshu
you know what Sankey, driving is not all that it is cracked up to be. the traffic and the expense take a lot of the fun out of it. great write though...........meeshu
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you know what Sankey, driving is not all that it is cracked up to be. the traffic and the expense take a lot of the fun out of it. great write though...........meeshu
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Comment Written 13-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thanks Meeshu you are definitely NOT WRONG. Been seeing a lot of road rage and stuff since I quit driving..I am glad to not be a part of it any more. Thanks again.