A change of heart.
Discussion
Right then brace yourselves, it’s a new year, fresh approach etc. and TripleS has been thinking, aided by a drop of nice sherry, a good lunch and some rather nice wine, so anything can happen!
[CJ mode] “I’ve been thinking. I don’t like it. I didn’t get where I am today by thinking.” [/CJ mode]
Actually, this thinking business is something I try to avoid as far as possible, as it puts too much strain on the equipment available (before somebody points this out) but one has to make the effort occasionally when faced with a good cause.
OK here’s the deal then: <Big drum roll>:
I’ve decided to initiate steps with a view to joining the Institute of Advanced Motorists. There, I knew that would shock some of you, given that I’ve been saying some quite unkind things about them for a while now. Anyhow they are a long established - and in some quarters reasonably respected - organisation that deserves some support, so I’ve decided to join (if they’ll have me) and see what I can do to help.
I therefore propose to see about joining the Scarborough group, have a few trips out with their Observer bods, and see what emerges. There is no certainty that I would pass their test, as that seems to require one to be a good driver who, according to some sources, is one who always obeys all the rules, and I am already well and truly disqualified on that account. Even so it should be interesting while it lasts, and we might be able to help each other, which would be nice.
Naturally I shall be approaching this with a completely open (no, not quite vacant) mind and I shall expect them to do the same. I’m quite prepared to work on an even handed, 50-50 basis, but I will not work on the basis that every time there is a difference of opinion they are always right and I am always wrong. Things might have been different if I were 35-40 years younger, but not now, so if this present a problem for them it’ll all come to nought.
Apart from my own involvement with them I would very much like to see the IAM, and other advanced driving organisations, doing something to address the particular problem of the high accident rates among young drivers. This is something in which I have a special interest, as about six youngsters from my own area have died in serious accidents during the past year.
Right, that’s basically it, so I’ll let you know what happens in due course, meanwhile take care.
Best wishes all,
Dave.
[CJ mode] “I’ve been thinking. I don’t like it. I didn’t get where I am today by thinking.” [/CJ mode]
Actually, this thinking business is something I try to avoid as far as possible, as it puts too much strain on the equipment available (before somebody points this out) but one has to make the effort occasionally when faced with a good cause.
OK here’s the deal then: <Big drum roll>:
I’ve decided to initiate steps with a view to joining the Institute of Advanced Motorists. There, I knew that would shock some of you, given that I’ve been saying some quite unkind things about them for a while now. Anyhow they are a long established - and in some quarters reasonably respected - organisation that deserves some support, so I’ve decided to join (if they’ll have me) and see what I can do to help.
I therefore propose to see about joining the Scarborough group, have a few trips out with their Observer bods, and see what emerges. There is no certainty that I would pass their test, as that seems to require one to be a good driver who, according to some sources, is one who always obeys all the rules, and I am already well and truly disqualified on that account. Even so it should be interesting while it lasts, and we might be able to help each other, which would be nice.
Naturally I shall be approaching this with a completely open (no, not quite vacant) mind and I shall expect them to do the same. I’m quite prepared to work on an even handed, 50-50 basis, but I will not work on the basis that every time there is a difference of opinion they are always right and I am always wrong. Things might have been different if I were 35-40 years younger, but not now, so if this present a problem for them it’ll all come to nought.
Apart from my own involvement with them I would very much like to see the IAM, and other advanced driving organisations, doing something to address the particular problem of the high accident rates among young drivers. This is something in which I have a special interest, as about six youngsters from my own area have died in serious accidents during the past year.
Right, that’s basically it, so I’ll let you know what happens in due course, meanwhile take care.
Best wishes all,
Dave.
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