Bad Christmas Present

trimani · 24th December 2013, 13:37

Today I received my worst Christmas present.

Just been told that due to worsening medical conditions, I cannot drive anymore and advised to surrender my licence, by my Medical Consultant. What a bummer.

So it seems my 56 year driving career has come to an end

The saving grace is my wife. She is the main driver these days, so now it looks like she has been promoted full time.

She is a great driver, and loves our '75'. So I've got every reason to hang on to her ('75'), and keep on maintaining her at the top level (Both).

I look around me, and see all the troubles in the world. Mine pales into insignifence. I've still got my Wife of 51 years

I can keep my '75', so I'll keep on 'smilin'

May you all have a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, and may all your wishes come true.

All the very best

trimani (Alf & Helen)

Nige B · 24th December 2013, 13:41

Sorry to hear of your news...a shame , but as you have stated there are much worse things in the world.nice to see you can keep the cars and as such will continue on the forum.All the best to you and your family.

windrush · 24th December 2013, 13:53

I am very sorry to read this Alf but I am sure with Helen at your side life will be made a little easier good luck to both of you and have a very happy Christmas and New Year

Howie666 · 24th December 2013, 14:42

Alf, really sorry to hear your news, but happy to hear that Helen will be able to keep you on the road! Have a lovely Christmas Sir.

Forestgreen · 24th December 2013, 14:50

Sorry to hear that, though far better to be advised you are no longer medically able to drive and heed that advice, than to try and keep on driving and cross your fingers regarding the potential consequences. Far far worse things are happening in the world as we speak than giving up the driver's seat of a Rover 75.

Have a happy Christmas and New Year and may your wife enjoy many more happy miles of motoring with her new backseat (front nearside seat?) passenger!

FrazzleTC · 24th December 2013, 16:35

Very sorry to hear that you've had to surrender your license, but, at least you can still love travelling in your beautiful car, and you'll be safe.
Very best wishes for the future!

Godfer · 24th December 2013, 16:44

Fabulous positive post. Enjoy her (75 too!) ;-)

Merry Christmas!

planenut · 24th December 2013, 16:47

That must cause a mix of emotions - sorry to hear about your situation, which actually sounds like you are prepared to change things to deal with it.

Try to enjoy your Festive Season and just thank your lucky stars you're not a turkey.

macafee2 · 24th December 2013, 16:52

trimani sorry to hear the news but you have an excellent outlook on life

macafee2

ssizefive · 24th December 2013, 16:53

Sorry to hear your news but am glad to read the positives in your post.

Steve.

24th December 2013, 13:37	#1
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	Bad Christmas Present Today I received my worst Christmas present. Just been told that due to worsening medical conditions, I cannot drive anymore and advised to surrender my licence, by my Medical Consultant. What a bummer. So it seems my 56 year driving career has come to an end The saving grace is my wife. She is the main driver these days, so now it looks like she has been promoted full time. She is a great driver, and loves our '75'. So I've got every reason to hang on to her ('75'), and keep on maintaining her at the top level (Both). I look around me, and see all the troubles in the world. Mine pales into insignifence. I've still got my Wife of 51 years I can keep my '75', so I'll keep on 'smilin' May you all have a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, and may all your wishes come true. All the very best trimani (Alf & Helen)

24th December 2013, 13:41	#2
Nige B This is my second home honda civic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lowton Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 899 Thanked 616 Times in 490 Posts	Sorry to hear of your news...a shame , but as you have stated there are much worse things in the world.nice to see you can keep the cars and as such will continue on the forum.All the best to you and your family. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Nige B

24th December 2013, 13:53	#3
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	I am very sorry to read this Alf but I am sure with Helen at your side life will be made a little easier good luck to both of you and have a very happy Christmas and New Year __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

24th December 2013, 14:42	#4
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Alf, really sorry to hear your news, but happy to hear that Helen will be able to keep you on the road! Have a lovely Christmas Sir. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

24th December 2013, 16:35	#6
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Very sorry to hear that you've had to surrender your license, but, at least you can still love travelling in your beautiful car, and you'll be safe. Very best wishes for the future! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

24th December 2013, 14:50	#5
Forestgreen Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Birmingham Posts: 770 Thanks: 47 Thanked 105 Times in 54 Posts	Sorry to hear that, though far better to be advised you are no longer medically able to drive and heed that advice, than to try and keep on driving and cross your fingers regarding the potential consequences. Far far worse things are happening in the world as we speak than giving up the driver's seat of a Rover 75. Have a happy Christmas and New Year and may your wife enjoy many more happy miles of motoring with her new backseat (front nearside seat?) passenger!

24th December 2013, 16:44	#7
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	Fabulous positive post. Enjoy her (75 too!) ;-) Merry Christmas! __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

24th December 2013, 16:47	#8
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	That must cause a mix of emotions - sorry to hear about your situation, which actually sounds like you are prepared to change things to deal with it. Try to enjoy your Festive Season and just thank your lucky stars you're not a turkey.

24th December 2013, 16:52	#9
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,911 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	trimani sorry to hear the news but you have an excellent outlook on life macafee2

24th December 2013, 16:53	#10
ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,603 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	Sorry to hear your news but am glad to read the positives in your post. Steve.

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