Lifestyle Change Can Happen In Seconds...

[Silver-Fox]

Sorry to hear that JJ. €700 sounds a bit steep

Looks like bumper, rear quarter and maybe wheel or light

Seems reasonable to me ?

 

[JJ]

Sorry to hear that JJ. €700 sounds a bit steep

Steep is as steep does... lol

JJ

 

[JJ]

Jeez.... one mention on Classic Hymers on FB and I have FOUR people pestering me for details...

MY HEAD HURTS...

JJ

 

[Podney]

Ah well,shite happens!
Good luck with sorting it out.
I’m sure you’ll find a new baby to bond with soon. Just make sure there’s enough pie storage space.

 

[Larrynwin]

Bit of a bummer JJ, but as already said or similar , worse things happen at sea.
Hope you’re sorted soon ?

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[HandyAndy]

Umm Take the 7.5 t test and carry on?

 

[JJ]

Umm Take the 7.5 t test and carry on?

At 72 years old and living like a hermit in the hills of central Portugal!

Yeah right...

JJ

 

[hilldweller]

At 72 years old and living like a hermit in the hills of central Portugal!

72 year old hermits living in central Portugal do it all the time.

 

[HandyAndy]

cost and hassle of coming back to the UK and taking the test vs cost and hassle of selling old van , buying a new van and or a replacement car...????

Unless you are dying on your feet and can't see past the bonnet.. what's the problem besides stubbornness.

 

[JJ]

cost and hassle of coming back to the UK and taking the test vs cost and hassle of selling old van , buying a new van and or a replacement car...????

Unless you are dying on your feet and can't see past the bonnet.. what's the problem besides stubbornness.

Thank you so much Mr HandyAndy for your concern.

I don't think you quite understand my situation but thank you for trying to help...

I'm pretty sure I won't even go back to Blighty when I am dead!

JJ

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[JJ]

UPDATE so far...

One line on Classic Hymers brought many responses...

Now in contact with 2 folk who seem pretty serious but... SO FAR my preferred client would be a guy who wants my Hymer and is offering a Transit Ambulance in part exchange. We talk more tomorrow.

The second possible client didn't even get put off when I sent a couple of photos of the mess inside! He promised not to show them to his wife...

He has a workshop and is well equipped and eager to do any interior repairs as necessary.

I didn't actually expect such rapid AND enthusiastic responses... definitely not quite ready to take final decisions without consulting my people... lol

JJ

 

[suavecarve]

I'm pretty sure I won't even go back to Blighty when I am dead!

JJ

I ve got quite a big garage if you want to plan your funeral around May time next year ?

 

[Chris]

I may be talking out of turn here JJ and it may not even be allowed, but wouldn’t a caravan suit you better and maybe a little car?

 

[EuroTrotters]

If you get stuck and need a driver. I am happy to help free of charge, just my expenses.

 

[Sundowners]

You know we are, you only have to shout and we will be there to help.

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[Sundowners]

Think carefully, Portuguese registered is the way to go. If that ambulance is not, turn away.

 

[gus-lopez]

Looks like bumper, rear quarter and maybe wheel or light

Seems reasonable to me ?

Not at Portugese/spanish prices. Here a complete rear quarter replaced ,sprayed & change from 300€ at a proper body shop. Friend just had one fitted.

cost and hassle of coming back to the UK and taking the test vs cost and hassle of selling old van , buying a new van and or a replacement car...????

Unless you are dying on your feet and can't see past the bonnet.. what's the problem besides stubbornness.

he is a Portugese resident.Can't do it anywhere else.

 

[JJ]

I ve got quite a big garage if you want to plan your funeral around May time next year ?

...but even with my boundless wealth I can't afford your fees...

JJ

 

[JJ]

Think carefully, Portuguese registered is the way to go. If that ambulance is not, turn away.

Absolutely agree...

Everything in my life needs to be Portuguese... except maybe my Estate Manager and my Princess of course...

JJ

 

[HandyAndy]

Thank you so much Mr HandyAndy for your concern.

I don't think you quite understand my situation but thank you for trying to help...

I'm pretty sure I won't even go back to Blighty when I am dead!

JJ

Are you on the run from the plod or something :

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[martin2603]

On the subject of lifestyle change , be sure to keep your eyesight test updated, a neighbour pulled in to let an Ambulance pass , a few days later knock at the door, Percy Plod ,”Hello Sir do you recall pulling in to let an Ambulance pas a few days ago? “ “I do “ he replied. “Can you read the registration plate of the Car over there ? “ He failed, was immediately issued with a £1000.00 Fixed Penalty, an had his Licence seized.
I do not know any more of the facts to this case but it is true and I would suspect that he hindered the progress of the emergency unit.
So keep the mince pies in order , and watch out for those blues and twos ‘n

 

[Mr Chrysalis]

Always have tended to take chances and sometimes, they go wrong... very, very wrong!

Medical issues led to me to avoid taking a test at 70 so my licence no longer covered my Hymer 660S.

I looked at my options, made a choice and took a chance!

Yesterday, after two years of trouble free motoring, 5 seconds of distraction led to me touching the side of a car in my local supermarket carpark.

Totally my fault.

End result... I can no longer drive my beloved Hymer on the road (although, of course, I can still live in it!).

Still rather depressed over the matter and trying to work out my (many) options...

Right now one of them would be to trade in the Hymer for a smaller, Portuguese registered, van....

Just look at the "incident" that led to my downfall...

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Again... totally my fault but my current lifestyle has been changed in seconds!

Oh well... serves me right hey?

(Update... his repairs will cost me €700. Hymer totally unmarked)

JJ

Could you not have paid for his repairs yourself and not told the insurance? I’m assuming it’s the insurance that have told you you cannot drive again? Would another insurance company cover you? Hang in, I’ve reread it, are you saying that you have been driving with no licence and therefore no insurance for the last 2 years? Or have I completely misunderstood. Either way you have my sympathies. I would be devastated

 

[Minxy]

I hope it all gets sorted easily and cheaply and the 'penalties' for you aren't too severe but I have to say that I'm extremely surprised that you 'risked' it and assume this wasn't the first time seeing as you've posted details of the lovely places you visit in your MH. You've been lucky but unfortunately as you've found it doesn't last forever.

 

[canopus]

Keep the Hymer and let Frankie drive it, she was saying she is probably going to be made redundant - simples.

 

[ShaKen]

Could you not have paid for his repairs yourself and not told the insurance? I’m assuming it’s the insurance that have told you you cannot drive again? Would another insurance company cover you? Hang in, I’ve reread it, are you saying that you have been driving with no licence and therefore no insurance for the last 2 years? Or have I completely misunderstood. Either way you have my sympathies. I would be devastated

Forgive me for being a Devil’s Advocate here, but anyone driving without a Licence and Insurance deserves to be charged / fined as appropriate (and I’m not saying JJ has - I’ve no info to that effect).

All of us are already paying way too much insurance premiums due to wholly inconsiderate people who think they can ignore the law and resign all responsibility to others who have to pay
And I’ve seen many an elderly driver that was the opposite of being a competent driver due to reaction times and extremely bad eyesight - posing a significant risk to all road and pavement users. Thus I fully understand and respect the need for elderly to be evaluated as their senses deteriorate. If they have all the required faculties, then no problem, they will pass the evaluation.

Likewise, ANY driver who is not competent should be banned from driving.

Of course I will in the future be re-evaluated, just as I will if I cause a significant incident on the roads today. If I fail, then I will just need to re-sit, pass, or deal with it.

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[Just smiffy]

I may be talking out of turn here JJ and it may not even be allowed, but wouldn’t a caravan suit you better and maybe a little car?

That‘s my thinking and perhaps a small pvc....

 

[Wildbill]

Can you not just down plate it JJ or is that not aloud ?
bill

 

[suavecarve]

...but even with my boundless wealth I can't afford your fees...

JJ

I wouldnt worry about a fee on this occasion. I already have 4 buyers for parts !

 

[suavecarve]

On the subject of lifestyle change , be sure to keep your eyesight test updated, a neighbour pulled in to let an Ambulance pass , a few days later knock at the door, Percy Plod ,”Hello Sir do you recall pulling in to let an Ambulance pas a few days ago? “ “I do “ he replied. “Can you read the registration plate of the Car over there ? “ He failed, was immediately issued with a £1000.00 Fixed Penalty, an had his Licence seized.
I do not know any more of the facts to this case but it is true and I would suspect that he hindered the progress of the emergency unit.
So keep the mince pies in order , and watch out for those blues and twos ‘n

Never heard of a £1,000 FPN but have heard of an FPN which if you decide to fight it has a maximum fine of £1,000

 

[Scotch mist]

My thoughts are with you JJ , as Humans we hate change BUT it will sort it’s self out
a year from now you’ll look back & wonder what the fuss was about , be positive

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