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busters mum Mar 22nd 2011 12:33 am
Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Hi, i am posting this enquiry for a friend, her husband has parkinsons and is no longer able to drive, she had a full licence but has not been driving for a while she has doe the occasional trips to the bins but with him in tow (moaning all the way). She is looking for someone to sit with her just so she can gain some confidence or even refresher lessons, She is in Benitachell, any suggestions or kind souls out there.

Rosemary Mar 22nd 2011 3:01 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Wish I lived nearer because I would have helped her out. I did not drive here until my OH was taken ill so I know why she is finding it daunting. Hope she finds someone soon, once she regains her confidence she will not look back (apart from when she has to).

Rosemary

JulianWard Mar 22nd 2011 3:48 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Too far from Costa Del Sol, hope someone steps up.

If not she could probably get a couple of hours with a local driving school, or maybe an instructor would be willing to a little 'on the side' job.

bil Mar 22nd 2011 6:14 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Originally Posted by The Oddities (Post 9256738)
Wish I lived nearer because I would have helped her out. I did not drive here until my OH was taken ill so I know why she is finding it daunting. Hope she finds someone soon, once she regains her confidence she will not look back (apart from when she has to).

Rosemary
There's a lesson for us all. Make sure that your partner can drive and keeps their hand in.

VFR Mar 22nd 2011 6:17 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Originally Posted by busters mum (Post 9256437)
Hi, i am posting this enquiry for a friend, her husband has parkinsons and is no longer able to drive, she had a full licence but has not been driving for a while she has doe the occasional trips to the bins but with him in tow (moaning all the way). She is looking for someone to sit with her just so she can gain some confidence or even refresher lessons, She is in Benitachell, any suggestions or kind souls out there.
I am in the Mijas area at present & can certainly give a little time at the weekend (any good ?)

jackytoo Mar 22nd 2011 6:32 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Originally Posted by playamonte (Post 9257191)
I am in the Mijas area at present & can certainly give a little time at the weekend (any good ?)
You would have a long way to travel:rofl:

Is there an Age Concern in the area? They may have volunteers.

Hope some of the women reading this take note. I am suprised how many move over to Spain and give up driving.

JulianWard Mar 22nd 2011 6:39 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
As the crow flies its about 460 KM from Mijas to Benitachell

whitelinen Mar 22nd 2011 6:43 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Originally Posted by busters mum (Post 9256437)
Hi, i am posting this enquiry for a friend, her husband has parkinsons and is no longer able to drive, she had a full licence but has not been driving for a while she has doe the occasional trips to the bins but with him in tow (moaning all the way). She is looking for someone to sit with her just so she can gain some confidence or even refresher lessons, She is in Benitachell, any suggestions or kind souls out there.

Contact Bill at Costablanca expats, I am sure he will know someone who could help.

VFR Mar 22nd 2011 7:15 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Originally Posted by JulianWard (Post 9257244)
As the crow flies its about 460 KM from Mijas to Benitachell
Opps I was thinking of somewhere else & as you can tell I am new to the area.

sensationalfrog Mar 22nd 2011 1:35 pm
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
you say you live in valencia,think you live in mijas,playamonte,i can help you out

megmet Mar 22nd 2011 2:24 pm
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Originally Posted by bil (Post 9257179)
There's a lesson for us all. Make sure that your partner can drive and keeps their hand in.
Good advice....I know I should take it but the Spanish drivers scare the hell out of me, I've driven a few times here but I really don't like the experience at all. :eek:
Back in England I jump in a car and love it, but not here!

VFR Mar 22nd 2011 5:33 pm
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
Originally Posted by sensationalfrog (Post 9258049)
you say you live in valencia,think you live in mijas,playamonte,i can help you out
I said I am in the Mijas area at present but thank you for the offer ;)

Ex-pat Mar 23rd 2011 1:04 am
Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?
 
There is an organisation in Benitatxell that deals with OAP's but I forget where. I would suggest she goes to the townhall and speaks to either Larry or Steve (local councillors and both from UK) and they may be able to give her advise and info on the forementioned organisation where I am sure someone will be able to help.


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