Rachael Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 Steve, Fair enough - and yes, you're right, confidence is something I need a lot more of when I am driving Sumy - that and being able to see over the aeroscreen would be nice 😬 Rach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 for Mrs. B i've gotten a chaise lounge chair cushion from B&Q to solve this, as well as reaching the pedals...for about 20 quid Steve B Faster than the Speed of Dark Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 I might need to do that, I am just the tiniest smidge too short - I can reach the pedals, but at the expense of having a clear view out of the aero. Maybe if I hang from the roof of the shed and someone pulls on my legs, it would stretch me enough to solve the problem - any volunteers? Rach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 i'm sooo there..... ❗ (at least until alex catches us 😬 Steve B Faster than the Speed of Dark Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 It's OK, he's at home feeling a bit under the weather, we should be fine 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 You'll need to put your shades on Steve because you know where the sun shines from .. 😬 😳 S713UMY 1.8K Viper Blue and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 no alex i don't but i suspect i'm about to 😳 Steve B Faster than the Speed of Dark Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I think I'm to young for all of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Wrrrruff - Alex have you been eating sandwiches in the park? What ever you do don't let Boonie put his hand in your mouth or let the vet get behind you 🙆🏻 😳 ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 BH - now it was for your own good Puts serious hat back on and nails soap box to floor so it doesn't slip - quite enjoying adult conversation. Driver education has to be one of the main keys of reducing casualties on our roads although there has to be some enforcement for those who just won't or refuse to drive safely. Having seen Cadence in action I was very impressed. I have been driving for 14 years and had my first refresher lesson since I passed this year. I was a complete eye opener - I knew my driving could do with improving and although suprisingly I got a good grade, I learnt loads. It was only for 2 and a half hours so we tended to concentrate on a couple of aspects of my driving. But it gave me food for thought and actually made me look forward to my drive home so I could practice. But one thing the instructor said which I thought was very good advice was to be ultra careful. The reasion being was that I had learned new skills and so would be eager to put them to the test this could lead me to getting things wrong and so have an accident. I would applaud anyone getting further driver education. I find it strange that al lot of drivers put there head in the sand and say they don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La vache espagnole Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 *eek*Eek! Misread that and got a shock ❗ I thought you said BH had eaten a Beano... Otherwise - Hear, hear. Now get down off that slippery soapbox before you do yourself an injury... M 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 😬 Gets off soap box - throws serious hat which lands on hat stand in James Bond manner. Right time from some wibble - where's Hoopy when you need him? Throws frisby for BH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La vache espagnole Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 throws serious hat which lands on hat stand in James Bond mannerLike Oddjob's bowler out of Goldfinger 🤔 ❗ Now that was a serious hat... 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirsute Hugh Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Hello folks My ears are burning! Never one to be churlish I'd recommend Ride Drive. In fact when we lived in Buckinghamshire, we used to see the directors on a regular basis as they'd pop in for coffee (sshhh) on a quiet shift! We also worked closely with them in the development of an NVQ in driving, aimed at younger drivers in an effort to try and stop the carnage. Having been an ambulance driver before I went to the Met Police as a Class 1 instructor, it was tragic to see the number of people who could so easily have lived full and useful lives, if only they'd developed their driving skills to a higher level. I believe it's customary to offer some light refreshments on your first visit to the Bikeshed, so I'll leave some chox and a couple of packets of crisps in the corner. Hirsute Hugh hugh@cadence.uk.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I'm down here ❗ HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La vache espagnole Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 And I'm over here ❗ Be with you in a moment. Take a seat. Help yourself to the lurking cushion ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirsute Hugh Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Hello Hoopy How's the driving going? Give my best wishes to Emma when you see her Enjoy the crisps. I'm off to have some scrambled eggs now 😬 Hirsute Hugh hugh@cadence.uk.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Hugh: *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* Welcome To The Bikesheds *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* *idea* HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Driving has definitely improved. You mainly pointed out: jerky steering with loads of corrections - possibly a bit due to car differences, but I've been working on it and its DEFINITELY better hesistant early in the bends - thats smoothed out a lot now and means that i carry a lot more speed when there's no need to slow and also keeps things smoother Overtaking - I'd been just plain nervous after last year's adventures but with the day with you and some chat on cam7 I'm now much less of a banana overtaker and far more aware of what's going on. Especially useful on LONG straights in Scotland where lots of people overtake at once in a lengthy queue - I now wait, on the other carriageway, next to the gap I came from whilst they move overtake so I've always got somewhere to pull into if my view is obscured by then. *thumbup* *thumbup* *thumbup* HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Hi Hugh - welcome to the sheds - hands over toffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted August 30, 2003 Share Posted August 30, 2003 Hello Hugh Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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