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Hello,

Thanks for approving my account on this forum. Not sure what is expected here so a potted account of me follows.

About me: busy life, mid-40s, wife, three kids, large mortgage, drive (a) 100,000 mile MPV & (b) a newly replaced second car - new toy Astra Sri 160bhp to have some fun with.

I live in S-East England so due to rail commuting during the week my driving is currently limited to weekend trips in Kent / Sussex etc. and pootling round the M25 trying to get to somewhere else in the UK.

I am not an 'advanced driver' by training or certification but have always taken an interest in driving and road skills. I've driven a lot of cars in my time, slow ones, fast ones, minibuses, vans etc.

I hope I can contribute in some way on the forums!

jlsmith

Welcome!

Howdy!

If you have and questions about driving (advanced or otherwise) you might like to post them in the appropriate bit - I'm sure you'll get some sensible replies along with others from TripleS and Silk (sorry guys I couldn't resist).

jlsmith wrote:

I am not an 'advanced driver' by training or certification but have always taken an interest in driving and road skills. I've driven a lot of cars in my time, slow ones, fast ones, minibuses, vans etc.

I hope I can contribute in some way on the forums!

jlsmith

Welcome. If you wish to find out more about so-called "advanced" driving have a look at the mentoring section on this forum and contact someone in your area. I'm sure they'll be pleased to go for a drive and help with any questions that you might have.

jlsmith wrote:Hello,

Thanks for approving my account on this forum. Not sure what is expected here so a potted account of me follows.

About me: busy life, mid-40s, wife, three kids, large mortgage, drive (a) 100,000 mile MPV & (b) a newly replaced second car - new toy Astra Sri 160bhp to have some fun with.

I live in S-East England so due to rail commuting during the week my driving is currently limited to weekend trips in Kent / Sussex etc. and pootling round the M25 trying to get to somewhere else in the UK.

I am not an 'advanced driver' by training or certification but have always taken an interest in driving and road skills. I've driven a lot of cars in my time, slow ones, fast ones, minibuses, vans etc.

I hope I can contribute in some way on the forums!

jlsmith

Oh, I'm sure you can: but do try not to initiate too many 14 page topics!

Anyhow, welcome to ADUK.

martine wrote:Howdy!

If you have and questions about driving (advanced or otherwise) you might like to post them in the appropriate bit - I'm sure you'll get some sensible replies along with others from TripleS and Silk (sorry guys I couldn't resist).

That's OK, Martin. Without your warning to newcomers about me, I was beginning to feel I didn't exist.

TripleS wrote:Oh, I'm sure you can: but do try not to initiate too many 14 page topics!

OK I'll stick a 13 page limit on responses to my intro.

Many thanks for your welcome and helpful pointers.

jlsmith wrote:

TripleS wrote:Oh, I'm sure you can: but do try not to initiate too many 14 page topics!

OK I'll stick a 13 page limit on responses to my intro.

Many thanks for your welcome and helpful pointers.

At this point, I'd like to say, "Welcome to the forum". I'll look forward to arguing with you soon.

Silk wrote:I'll look forward to arguing with you soon.

Is that for five minutes, or the full half hour

Silk wrote:

jlsmith wrote:

TripleS wrote:Oh, I'm sure you can: but do try not to initiate too many 14 page topics!

OK I'll stick a 13 page limit on responses to my intro.

Many thanks for your welcome and helpful pointers.

At this point, I'd like to say, "Welcome to the forum". I'll look forward to arguing with you soon.

Aye, that's a bit of a problem: people keep agreeing with you all the time.

hir wrote:

jlsmith wrote:

I am not an 'advanced driver' by training or certification but have always taken an interest in driving and road skills. I've driven a lot of cars in my time, slow ones, fast ones, minibuses, vans etc.

I hope I can contribute in some way on the forums!

jlsmith

Welcome. If you wish to find out more about so-called "advanced" driving have a look at the mentoring section on this forum and contact someone in your area. I'm sure they'll be pleased to go for a drive and help with any questions that you might have.

Welcome from another in the South East using the roads in Surrey, Kent and Sussex for fun.

To confirm what hir said PM me if you are interested in sharing a drive.

jcochrane wrote:To confirm what hir said PM me if you are interested in sharing a drive.

Thanks - I'm quite time-poor at the moment but I will keep a note of your kind offer!

and hello from another in the south east always willing for a drive

TripleS wrote:Aye, that's a bit of a problem: people keep agreeing with you all the time.

They all do in the end. It just a matter of time.