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Independence has gone!!
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So, after i crashed my car last winter, me n my dad found a 40 year old car for sale, and as car enthusiasts we bought it. I was able to drive it for a short while at xmas but since then its been worked on so I cant use it.
Now, this was fine at first but i'm home from uni and am going out of my mind with frustration!!! Its booked for an mot next week and once thats sorted ill be able to use it, but my dad told me earlier that it might not be finished.
Thing is, at uni im in a big town, everything within walking distance, can do what i want, when i want, and back here, in the ass end of nowhere, I cant get anywhere, you have to drive 20 mins to get to town!!! I dont want to have to rely on the bus or lifts, I just want my independence back!!
When my dad told me it might not be able to go for the mot next week i had a lil rant and my mum and dad now think im blaming him for it not being ready which im not!!
I probably sound like a spoilt brat here but i dont care! I'm like the lions at the zoo just pacing up and down. Its not the car so much as my independence gaaahhhh!!! :shocking: :mad:
Now, this was fine at first but i'm home from uni and am going out of my mind with frustration!!! Its booked for an mot next week and once thats sorted ill be able to use it, but my dad told me earlier that it might not be finished.
Thing is, at uni im in a big town, everything within walking distance, can do what i want, when i want, and back here, in the ass end of nowhere, I cant get anywhere, you have to drive 20 mins to get to town!!! I dont want to have to rely on the bus or lifts, I just want my independence back!!
When my dad told me it might not be able to go for the mot next week i had a lil rant and my mum and dad now think im blaming him for it not being ready which im not!!
I probably sound like a spoilt brat here but i dont care! I'm like the lions at the zoo just pacing up and down. Its not the car so much as my independence gaaahhhh!!! :shocking: :mad:
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Not being without a car isn't that bad. I can't drive and never will be able to do so and I just get on with it. Yes, it's frsutrating at times; but I've learnt to get by.
Great exercise and you get a lot faster than walking
Stafford ain't too bad is it? (apart from dance venues or lack of).
Lexi though, I have once shared your pain. A small village 7 miles from your nearest town (and even that town is small), isn't the way for a sociable young adult to spend life. It was mid 2002, I just finished uni, got back to the quiet village life for 4 months. Then one September day, bored out of my skull, I moved to Stafford on my own initiative and there was no turning back :-) I know it's different with you Lexi because you're still studying, but once that's over, I'd move the hell outta there :-)
Yes! Thank you! Finally someone who actually understands! I definately plan to move out as quick as possible after uni, job and money pending obviously.
Anyway, today we made good progress, basically fitting it all back together for the mot next saturday. Carpets in, seat and belts, front valance etc. Just gotta do the bonnet and spare tyre tomoro.
Had a bit of a rant before because my dad said we may have to push the mot back a week but we worked his ass off out there today... gonna have to do something for him to make it up :chin: If i get about 2 years use out it, it will have paid for itself so that good news. feeling better about it now.
One of the Haywoods?
Assume you have looked into maintaining it yourself? If not, try the local adult education college. Don't laugh, but me and my OH have enrolled on a m/cycle maintenance course and 'himself' has just saved a tidy sum changing his own sprockets and chain. Course cost £60 for 5 weeks. MOT checks were covered in the first practical session. All tools and tutor's time (v. flexible) included; Haynes manual, £20ish; parts £150ish, confidence ... priceless.
Yaaaaaayyyy!! :thumb:
Sounds interesting but can't really afford the course right now.
One problem is the exhaust is rusted / leaking and either needs a good quality repair or a whole replacement which would cost £400. The bike was £800 when I bought it.