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Post by olivia on Sept 2, 2007 9:54:23 GMT -1
This October I want to go learn to drive - something I've always wanted to do, but not had time or money.
So does anyone have any recommendations? I'd quite like to go to mid/north Wales, as I could then go check them out before actually booking. But if there was somewhere super good a bit further afield that'd be cool too.
Cheers
OLivia
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Post by SuzieP on Sept 2, 2007 14:20:27 GMT -1
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Post by dollylanedales on Sept 2, 2007 21:39:27 GMT -1
There is a driving centre in Wales, and for some reason I cannot remember the name!! I am sure it will come to me ......
Not sure how much they can learn you during a holiday, but I assume you should be able to harness up and drive by the end of it?
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Post by Debbie on Sept 10, 2007 22:31:43 GMT -1
That's a wonderful link and looks quite fun, SuzieP!!
This will seem stupid, but how long does a 'standard' British holiday last? Just curios as, in the US, normal working class gets two weeks 'vacation/holiday' for the whole year.
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Post by olivia on Sept 11, 2007 19:14:50 GMT -1
Hi Debbie,
I get 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and 5 priviledge days. So all in all I get LOADS of annual leave and never know quite what to do with it all...
I phoned two places in Wales - and to be honest they didn't inspire me with confidence. I then found a place on the Scottish Borders that sounded great, and really nice on the phone. So I've booked to go there for 5 days. By the end of it I'm hoping I have got the basics and have a good starting point for some ongoing lessons.
Olivia
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Post by mickey on Sept 11, 2007 20:25:14 GMT -1
Where abouts is it Olivia?
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Post by olivia on Sept 11, 2007 20:37:01 GMT -1
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Post by Daftmare on Sept 11, 2007 23:10:58 GMT -1
You can always come and stay with me and drive Jake!!
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Post by harveydales on Sept 12, 2007 4:57:26 GMT -1
I don't know of it but it sounds really good and in an area I'd like to visit some time. Plus you can bring your own horse there.......... A detailed description of the place, please, when you get back and lots of pics too. It sounds like you are going to have a fab holiday!
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Post by nars on Sept 12, 2007 19:39:25 GMT -1
Have a great time Olivai. Glad you got sorted.
Narcisse and Louistic say that if you need a horse, they can both drive and would be happy to go with you and carry your suitcase!
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Post by Debbie on Sept 12, 2007 20:21:54 GMT -1
Wow!!! That looks like a brilliant place to learn! They look very experienced, and thorough. Thanks for explaining the vacation time Olivia  I think my Mother in Law has similar, but she works for the Govt, and they are a lot more lienent with vacation time. Enjoy your hols  |
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Post by zeldalithgow on Sept 16, 2007 20:02:29 GMT -1
Oooo Olivia that's just a hop and a skip from me, if you have decided to go we must meet up, you could come for your tea and meet my lot ;D
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Post by SuzieP on Sept 16, 2007 20:14:54 GMT -1
Ooooh - that looks like a great place. Yes please - lots of details when you get back. Hope you have a wonderful time!
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Post by olivia on Sept 16, 2007 20:45:00 GMT -1
Well I'm booked in for the first week in October - so I'll take millions of pics and will give you all a very LONG and detail account of what it's like.
Olivia
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Post by nars on Sept 28, 2007 19:06:11 GMT -1
Have a great time, Olivia. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.
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