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[Accy cyclist]

You wouldn't. But it's a daft and pretty selfish idea IMO.

How am i supposed to get to places i can't get to on my bike?

 

[AndyRM]

How am i supposed to get to places i can't get to on my bike?

Public transport, taxi, lift off a friend?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Public transport, taxi, lift off a friend?

Public transport costs a lot, to get to far away places. As for taxis. They're even more expensive.

 

[classic33]

On the subject of my eye sight and the buss pass i mentioned a few months ago, i haven't got a buss pass yet. My GP said that if i got confirmation of the state of my eye sight,from my optician,she'd verify it and write to those who issue them on my behalf. When i went to see the doctor two weeks ago it was a different GP who said she'd refer me to see an ophthalmologist. It seems that they're dragging it out. Now i have to wait till my appointment in October,to see what happens. I don't think the ophthalmologist will be happy that i'm only there to get him to sign a buss pass for me. This is one of the reasons why i'm thinking about driving again. If they think i'm not "blind" enough for a bus pass then i might as well buy a car and drive again. I bet i wouldn't be the only one out there with restricted eye sight who still drives.

Suppose you got the pass tomorrow(signed for by your doctor) then attended the appointment, with a specialist(ophthalmologist) who reported back to the surgery that your sight wasn't bad enough, and you had to give up the pass?

I doubt it'd be worded that way, but given that you're not seeing the same doctor, they've asked for another opinion from someone who will be better placed to give them an answer. I've done a fair bit of damage to the head over the years, but so far my sight isn't affected for more than a few days at a time but it's one thing I'll not take chances with. No sight on one side has made things awkward for me, but it's always come back. I've the same pass as you're seeking for a seperate reason entirely. One that can & has left me with no vision, for a while. It's permanent and recurs every few weeks. But on sight/vision alone, if I'd to make the choice of waiting(possibly losing the pass) or lose the sight, I'd be willing to wait any day.

Which is worth more to you at this stage, your eyesight(no matter how bad) or the pass?

 

[classic33]

How am i supposed to get to places i can't get to on my bike?

How far?

 

[Accy cyclist]

How far?

Not just the distance. I can't keep cycling long distances but also the weather gets too much sometimes,especially as i get older. I'd like to see my mother in Blackpool more often but i can't cycle there now. Ok,i could do, but it'd be hard.

 

[classic33]

Not just the distance. I can't keep cycling long distances but also the weather gets too much sometimes,especially as i get older. I'd like to see my mother in Blackpool more often but i can't cycle there now. Ok,i could do, but it'd be hard.

You'd pay roughly what I pay for travelling to Manchester or York. That pass isn't going to allow you to travel where ever you want to, or at times when you want to. I've got by over the years by using public transport, not cheap as you've said, or by bike or just walking there. The walking may be slower at times for me, part & parcel, but I'm not willing to let anything stop me. Slow me down, make itself known that it'll hurt at times, but never stop me.

Google is a bit slow for the bike, giving a time of 2 h 59 min (35.9 mi) via the A583.

 

[classic33]

Something to consider. If you got on a bus and the driver decided they weren't going to accept it, what would you do?

Never had it happen when there's buses every few minutes, and never on the trip out.

 

[Accy cyclist]

The warden's just been up to tell me that i can keep my bikes in that downstairs spare room i mentioned. They'll clear it out for me and give me a key,though i'm only allowed to keep two bikes in there. It looks like i'll have to sell one,or keep one in my room. I'm hoping she didn't see the dog's bed,as she was stood at the door. Damn, why didn't i move it last night?

 

[AndyRM]

Not just the distance. I can't keep cycling long distances but also the weather gets too much sometimes,especially as i get older. I'd like to see my mother in Blackpool more often but i can't cycle there now. Ok,i could do, but it'd be hard.

You can get a train from Accrington to Blackpool (and back on the same day) for £25. I've just looked it up and that's a same day purchase - advance booking and a railcard would make it even cheaper.

 

[Accy cyclist]

You can get a train from Accrington to Blackpool (and back on the same day) for £25. I've just looked it up and that's a same day purchase - advance booking and a railcard would make it even cheaper.

When i said Blackpool i meant Lytham St Annes,which is about 5 miles down the coast. That'd mean a bus journey from the train station, or take my bike on the train,which is probably frowned upon. I think a cheapish car would be better in the long run. Besides,i'd also use it locally for shopping trips etc. I'm having to go out shopping nearly everyday, as i can only fit a few items in my saddlebag.

 

[AndyRM]

When i said Blackpool i meant Lytham St Annes,which is about 5 miles down the coast. That'd mean a bus journey from the train station, or take my bike on the train,which is probably frowned upon. I think a cheapish car would be better in the long run. Besides,i'd also use it locally for shopping trips etc. I'm having to go out shopping nearly everyday, as i can only fit a few items in my saddlebag.

Why would it be frowned upon? You can book bike spaces on any train.

Give online shopping a go. Far more enjoyable than traipsing round a supermarket (unless you go to a 24 hour one at some ungodly hour, when they feel quite surreal.

 

[Drago]

When i said Blackpool i meant Lytham St Annes,which is about 5 miles down the coast. That'd mean a bus journey from the train station, or take my bike on the train,which is probably frowned upon. I think a cheapish car would be better in the long run. Besides,i'd also use it locally for shopping trips etc. I'm having to go out shopping nearly everyday, as i can only fit a few items in my saddlebag.

You, Sir, need a more capacious saddlebag.

 

[Drago]

You can be clinically blind and still pass the number plate test.

 

[ianrauk]

I'm sure I read that Accy said he needed to use a walking stick to feel the ground ahead as he couldn't see that well.
So I gather he's still cycling and now want's to buy a car.
Have I got this right?