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Old Mar 22nd 2011, 12:33 pm
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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.
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Old Mar 22nd 2011, 3:01 pm
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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).

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Old Mar 22nd 2011, 3:48 pm
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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.
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Old Mar 22nd 2011, 6:14 pm
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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).

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Old Mar 22nd 2011, 6:17 pm
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Originally Posted by busters mum
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 ?)
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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

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.
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As the crow flies its about 460 KM from Mijas to Benitachell
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Default Re: Anyone want to help a nice lady ?

Originally Posted by busters mum
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.
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Originally Posted by JulianWard
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.
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you say you live in valencia,think you live in mijas,playamonte,i can help you out
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Originally Posted by bil
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.
Back in England I jump in a car and love it, but not here!
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Old Mar 23rd 2011, 5:33 am
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Originally Posted by sensationalfrog
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
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Old Mar 23rd 2011, 1:04 pm
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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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