Geoff's Ramblings
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Comment from JudyE
It's a lovely-looking car. You have obviously looked after it very well. We live out of town and as soon as we're no longer able to drive, we'll have to move. We're not looking forward to having to leave here.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2020
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It's a lovely-looking car. You have obviously looked after it very well. We live out of town and as soon as we're no longer able to drive, we'll have to move. We're not looking forward to having to leave here.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2020
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Hey Judy thanks for the review "out of the blue." We miss driving but we are coping. I am on Monthly on and off FS for a while. Thanks very much.
Comment from Mastery
Hi Mate. sorry about that. I fear my das may be numbered too. I turn 81 this year and have no driving issues that I know of, but time will tell.
Just curious, How much trade in or money did you get for that 17 year old car? bless you and your Louise. Bob
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Hi Mate. sorry about that. I fear my das may be numbered too. I turn 81 this year and have no driving issues that I know of, but time will tell.
Just curious, How much trade in or money did you get for that 17 year old car? bless you and your Louise. Bob
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Sadly, mate after having spent big bucks only a year or so before we only got $AUD900. It had new tyres, timing chain had been replaced a couple of years previous more recently the tappett cover gasket replaced for $AUD700, and only 130,000km on the clock. Thanks for coming by. Do you have to go for driving tests yearly from now on?
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No to tests in Michigan. Bob
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That's a relief.
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Yes. Thanks mate. bob
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Yes. Thanks mate. bob
Comment from BethShelby
I'm sorry you are both having to give up driving. I'd be so lost if I had to give up my car. I have bad knees to but not so I can't get in an out of a car. You're too young to have to quit driving. It's a beautiful car.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2020
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I'm sorry you are both having to give up driving. I'd be so lost if I had to give up my car. I have bad knees to but not so I can't get in an out of a car. You're too young to have to quit driving. It's a beautiful car.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2020
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We have got(ten American word hehe) used to is Sis. Louise misses it more than me having been such an independent person all her life. Thanks for the lovely review.
Comment from juliaSjames
This is such a well written piece. It's matter of fact and brave. Shows your courageous straightforward personality, Geoff.
I see this is a reposting. If I remember correctly you and your wife have found ways of getting around without your car.
Stay safe during these strange times.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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This is such a well written piece. It's matter of fact and brave. Shows your courageous straightforward personality, Geoff.
I see this is a reposting. If I remember correctly you and your wife have found ways of getting around without your car.
Stay safe during these strange times.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanks, Julia, sorry if you have seen this before. I wanted to give these a last run before I go in November. I may do the $10 a month thing from time to time. Appreciate your lovely review and yes we have found ways to get around d but we held back some during COVID-19.
Comment from robyn corum
Geoff,
Yeah, that has to be hard. Though I spend a lot of time in my house, it's by choice, and because I'm taking care of grandchildren.
Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Geoff,
Yeah, that has to be hard. Though I spend a lot of time in my house, it's by choice, and because I'm taking care of grandchildren.
Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanks Robyn. Running these through, one more time before I go at the end of the month. I may do the $10 a month thing from time to time.
Comment from Sally Law
I know how you feel. I haven't driven since my blindness diagnosis in 2009. I miss it so much. I know how taxing it can be to depend on others to get to where you need to go. Thankfully, my husband and friends serve me unswervingly. I pray for grace during this time. Covid makes being out more difficult. Sending you my best today as always and blessings to you both,
Sally Xos.....
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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I know how you feel. I haven't driven since my blindness diagnosis in 2009. I miss it so much. I know how taxing it can be to depend on others to get to where you need to go. Thankfully, my husband and friends serve me unswervingly. I pray for grace during this time. Covid makes being out more difficult. Sending you my best today as always and blessings to you both,
Sally Xos.....
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanks Sis, appreciate your lovely review. Just doing a final run through before I go. probably go the $10 a month thing occasionally.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
There are things that I, too, cannot be bothered with anymore, so I understand. You had a nice little car. My parents had a station at one time, and I loved it.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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There are things that I, too, cannot be bothered with anymore, so I understand. You had a nice little car. My parents had a station at one time, and I loved it.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Yeah well we should have bought it first up we did not realize we needed bigger for the power chair Louise eventually went to. Thanks for coming by.
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You're very welcome!
Sent you Chapter 25 by email.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
It's sad that you can no longer drive, Sankey, but you have both got some amazing memories driving around and all the photos you took as well. You had the world at your feet, and you can still share them together are home. It's hard giving up the independence of being able to jump in the car and drive off.
My best wishes to you both, my friend. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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It's sad that you can no longer drive, Sankey, but you have both got some amazing memories driving around and all the photos you took as well. You had the world at your feet, and you can still share them together are home. It's hard giving up the independence of being able to jump in the car and drive off.
My best wishes to you both, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanks Sandra, you are right in everything you said. It is now almost 7 years since we went on a holiday. We can't do it anymore for a whole lot of reasons.
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for sharing, Geoff. You are a wise man to give up driving to keep safe. Hope you and Louise are doing well. Appreciate the additional pictures. You both have journaled all your travels so we got to enjoy them with you. Blessings to you both!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanks for sharing, Geoff. You are a wise man to give up driving to keep safe. Hope you and Louise are doing well. Appreciate the additional pictures. You both have journaled all your travels so we got to enjoy them with you. Blessings to you both!
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Hi I am glad you got to see the travels. I am moving out of here real soon and plan on getting her stories of our travels out more someplace else. Thanks for coming by.
Comment from trimple
Hi there, Sankey
A friend of mine is also disabled and drives a small van which she drives her electric wheelchair straight into... Maybe this would be an idea to look into?
I know that both of you have traveled extensively over th years and it must be quite a wrench to have to stay put, especially there in OZ where there are great distances to cover.
Maybe try a 'Go fund me' for a new runaround?
kind regards
trimple
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Hi there, Sankey
A friend of mine is also disabled and drives a small van which she drives her electric wheelchair straight into... Maybe this would be an idea to look into?
I know that both of you have traveled extensively over th years and it must be quite a wrench to have to stay put, especially there in OZ where there are great distances to cover.
Maybe try a 'Go fund me' for a new runaround?
kind regards
trimple
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thanks very much. We have heard of others who very easily got funding from the Government for such a vehicle but we were not fortunate to make it. We now have both given up our licenses as I mentioned elsewhere...well I lost mine on Medical grounds. Thanks for coming by.