The darkest moment.

[Guidedog]

The darkest moment, they say, is immediately before the dawn. If indeed this is the case then the sun most definately is just about to come up for me. Here is why.. Two and a half years ago whilst in the line of duty (returning a guide dog owner home following training him with his new dog) and heading south on the A1 a white van driven by a white van man pulled out into the fast lane as I was overtaking someone else. I pulled over... veered in a panic more like into his path where i met him at 45 degrees as he continued across the duel carriageway giving me little option other than to head off the road and on down the side of the verge where i came to a sudden halt resting with great comfort on my airbag. I got out of my mangled astra estate and headed off to hospital. 9 months later and having spent a few of them struggling to keep my job and my sanity I found myself undergoing back surgery in Munich at the Alpha Klinik. To make matters worse I was caught speeding on the A9 after the accident whilst manfully attempting to continue my work prior to being forced home. A princely 13 miles an hour over the 50 mph speed limit earned me 6 months ban and £350.00 fine. The operation went well but I have spent what seems like a lifetime in the gym at the physio or with a shrink. My ban has month to go and I now find myself on the very brink of someone throwing compensation money at me. It seems like there is no better time than the present (im also 40 this year) to purchase the car of my dreams. An Elise (no surprise there really is there). and so I introduce myself to you my potential new friends as i browse as much of your excellent forum as i can.

So. this summer Im scouting Piston heads autotrader and anywhere else i can think of to find a late S1 or early S2 in which to "pootle" leasurly in an effort never to lose my license again.

I would love the opportunity to meet up with some of you and cast an eye over your beautiful cars whilst making purring noises and asking hopefully relivent questions. are there any plans for a get together soon where i can join you for for the above?

guidedog.

every cloud has a silver lining they say and if there is one i am now in possession of some excellent glutes hainvg spent 6 months cycling 16 miles a day to and from work.

[Rich H]

Hello, hope you find the Concourse model/Track slag of you dreams!!

If you find anything down lancs way you want looking at drop me a line.

[Guidedog]

Thanks Richard. It seems that most will require a trip South so I will look you up if you turn out to be in the vicinity.

much apprciated.

guidedog.

[mckeann]

Hello Guidedog,

Welcome to scottish elises.

where are you based, and do you have a real name?


Cheers

Neil

[Baggy]

welcome.

you can stop the excuses and justifications........you're amongst like minded souls...

[Sanjøy]

Lots of good advice and friends here

[steve_weegie]

Hi Guidedog,

Welcome along! There's going to be a few of us at the autotest training day on Saturday, details here! Probably a few elises, including mine, for you to have a poke around. You'd be more than welcome...

http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... =8&t=12462

Cheers,

Steve

[AJT]

Lots of good advice and friends here

and

[Guidedog]

thanks people. I am most definately feeling the love on this site. Does anyone have a streetmap link or address for the auto test I would love to come along.

looking forward to chatting but will avoid "poking around" for fear of offence.

guidedog.

[Rich H]

I can't see anyone complaining about a bit of poking around (!)

[kenny]

[campbell]

Guidedog,

Welcome aboard. Some story, neatly told. You and Tut will have plenty in common ... he'll be along in a minute with a suitable anecdote

Campbell

[BiggestNizzy]

along

[steve_weegie]

Clicky here...... Head for the green arrow, then use your ears

Cheers,

Steve

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