The Retirement Thread

[roadrash]

Not very nice here. Cold, damp and rain on and off. A day for slobbing around I think.

sunny and warm here in Caernarfon

 

[roadrash]

and I haven't seen any ebike riding welsh dragons

 

[welsh dragon]

and I haven't seen any ebike riding welsh dragons

I dont live around there. And we have fun as well now.

 

[classic33]

and I haven't seen any ebike riding welsh dragons

She's taken the train

 

[Slow But Determined]

Last night spent in Hendaye, France, wallet took another battering circa 10 euros for a pint and a half. Pulled up tonight halfway down Spain, a nice room for less than 40 euros. After nine hours at the wheel enjoying a nice pint at 2 euros, served in one of the old dimple glasses!!!

Just 400 km tomorrow to our destination in Portugal.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I haven't done a lot today, family round this morning, I've cleaned the car this afternoon. I'm cooking roast pork, jacket potatoes and mixed veg for tea, after tea I'm watching the F1 highlights.

 

[Dirk]

Sitting outside the van, chillin' out with a glass of cold white wine and watching the gliders from Coaley Peak circling overhead.

 

[screenman]

Just got off the turbo.

 

[Goldy]

Today I have been mostly cooking, just finishing roast lamb for Mrs G's dinner

 

[PaulSB]

Morning. Bright but a bit fresh here this morning. Took the chance of an early spin. Nearly 40 miles. Plenty these days. Tucking in to a lovely big bowl of porridge now.
https://www.strava.com/activities/2669332018

That's impressive. Always nice to pick up PBs Mo.

 

[roadrash]

chillin in a cabin in the woods before we go back to wigan pier tomorrow

 

[PaulSB]

@PaulSB, would you be bothered if I asked if there was anything that you could do. Local, to me, epilepsy support group will be meeting on Thursday. Can't think of a better place to ask.

The yougov page linked to has a form you can download, fill and return to ask for your liscence back. Shouldn't have to be done, automatic system, but it takes another argument from them.

Apologies to everyone else for this one.

Sorry classic I've been a bit hectic the last 24 hours.

It would be a great help if you could ask around. I think it's probably a general question about what to do when DVLA are being very slow. A bit of background for you

As you know I'm epileptic but I've only fitted four times in 50 years. I'm fortunate I know and control my triggers. I lost my licence in 2011 following a grand mal. Got it back exactly on time. I don't think this relevant to today.

Currently my licence was revoked for six months following the insertion of an extra ventricular drain (EVD) to reduce swelling of the brain. This was removed in early February before I left hospital.

DVLA advised I should apply for my licence in early June. DVLA also requested a GP letter which I sent. It 100% stated me fit to drive.

July 31st I phoned DVLA and was told they had written to my consultant that day - seven weeks after my application. The target for issuing a driving licence is six weeks.

I put in an official complaint detailing the whole saga.

I phoned last week to be told I am now on the "highest priority" list. I couldn't get DVLA to give me a timescale for a reply.

The specific reason stated in a DVLA letter for revoking my licence is the EVD. My view is the licence should now be issued.

Any help you can offer would be very gratefully received as not driving is having a big impact on life.

 

[classic33]

Apologies to everyone else for this one.

Sorry classic I've been a bit hectic the last 24 hours.

It would be a great help if you could ask around. I think it's probably a general question about what to do when DVLA are being very slow. A bit of background for you

As you know I'm epileptic but I've only fitted four times in 50 years. I'm fortunate I know and control my triggers. I lost my licence in 2011 following a grand mal. Got it back exactly on time. I don't think this relevant to today.

Currently my licence was revoked for six months following the insertion of an extra ventricular drain (EVD) to reduce swelling of the brain. This was removed in early February before I left hospital.

DVLA advised I should apply for my licence in early June. DVLA also requested a GP letter which I sent. It 100% stated me fit to drive.

July 31st I phoned DVLA and was told they had written to my consultant that day - seven weeks after my application. The target for issuing a driving licence is six weeks.

I put in an official complaint detailing the whole saga.

I phoned last week to be told I am now on the "highest priority" list. I couldn't get DVLA to give me a timescale for a reply.

The specific reason stated in a DVLA letter for revoking my licence is the EVD. My view is the licence should now be issued.

Any help you can offer would be very gratefully received as not driving is having a big impact on life.

Hectic, you said you nearly slept in this morning!

I'll ask on Thursday and let you know what they say.

 

[PaulSB]

Hectic, you said you nearly slept in this morning!

I'll ask on Thursday and let you know what they say.

That's partly why it's been hectic!

 

[Drago]

Night Johnboy.