nick205
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 11:51 AM |
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12 months seizure free
Some on here may remember that I suffered a head injury back in 2014. Quite a bit of time in hospital and off work. One of the results was epilepsy
and recurring seizures, which of course rules out driving. UK government/DVLA rules state you have to be seizure free for a period of 12 months
before you can reapply for a driving lisence.
Well as of October 24th 2020 I've been seizure free for 12 months!
Now it doesn't mean epilepsy has gone away for me, but it's a milestone passed.
Family and friends are rather pleased I've reached the 12 month period and SWMBO took me out for dinner on the 24th to mark it 
As this is a car and driving forum I felt like sharing this news.
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daviep
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 11:59 AM |
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Nice to hear some good news for a change, congratulations.
Regards
Davie
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JAG
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 12:31 PM |
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Indeed - Congratulations and I hope it all goes well when getting your Licence back 
Justin
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Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:12 PM |
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Certainly good news hopefully that means you have recovered and will take a taxi home next time. I lost a good school friend not long after leaving
school to a similar walk but involved 2 cars 
Do you just get the licence back or do you have to sit a test?
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nick205
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:16 PM |
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Thanks for the congratulations - much appreciated!
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:19 PM |
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Excellent news, certainly very pleased to hear it.
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nick205
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Certainly good news hopefully that means you have recovered and will take a taxi home next time. I lost a good school friend not long after leaving
school to a similar walk but involved 2 cars
Do you just get the licence back or do you have to sit a test?
Personally I do think there's an element of recovery.
Next time I will certainly take a taxi.
Really sorry to hear of that loss, not good at all.
My understanding is I reapply by filling in a form and sending it to the DVLA. The DVLA contact my epilepsy consultant to verify and then issue me
with a valid for 5 years "medical lisence". All being well in that 5 years I then have to reapply for another valid for 5 years
"medical lisence". The bit I haven't explored yet is car insurance.
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McLannahan
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:41 PM |
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Well done, great news!
Do you still have the project 205 tucked away to start driving?
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:43 PM |
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Nick, I had no idea but I'm so pleased all is going well for you now. Really great news and a huge relief I'm sure to you and your family.
My very best wishes to you for continued good health and quality of life. I really enjoy and appreciate your replies to my posts so please do keep
them coming.
Best regards
John
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nick205
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
Well done, great news!
Do you still have the project 205 tucked away to start driving?
Sadly not - I tidied it up and sold it a while back. Moneys in the bank waiting to help fund an everyday tin top when the time comes. It was sat
there for a while and I didn't honestly know when driving might be back on my radar again. Ultimately it was better moved on to a fellow
enthusiast to enjoy, work on and use.
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mackei23b
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:51 PM |
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Great news....
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nick205
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by John Bonnett
Nick, I had no idea but I'm so pleased all is going well for you now. Really great news and a huge relief I'm sure to you and your family.
My very best wishes to you for continued good health and quality of life. I really enjoy and appreciate your replies to my posts so please do keep
them coming.
Best regards
John
Thank you John and yes my family are pretty pleased. I must say I always enjoy seeing your work and posts/questions. If I can help I'll always
try
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McLannahan
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 01:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
Well done, great news!
Do you still have the project 205 tucked away to start driving?
Sadly not - I tidied it up and sold it a while back. Moneys in the bank waiting to help fund an everyday tin top when the time comes. It was sat
there for a while and I didn't honestly know when driving might be back on my radar again. Ultimately it was better moved on to a fellow
enthusiast to enjoy, work on and use.
Right everyone - Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, EBay, Autotrader..... "Operation Nick's new project car"
What's our budget?
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russbost
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 02:04 PM |
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Great news - long may it continue!
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nick205
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 02:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
Well done, great news!
Do you still have the project 205 tucked away to start driving?
Sadly not - I tidied it up and sold it a while back. Moneys in the bank waiting to help fund an everyday tin top when the time comes. It was sat
there for a while and I didn't honestly know when driving might be back on my radar again. Ultimately it was better moved on to a fellow
enthusiast to enjoy, work on and use.
Right everyone - Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, EBay, Autotrader..... "Operation Nick's new project car"
What's our budget?
Don't panic - I'll find a project 
I built and sold an MK Indy and have long had an itch to do another kit (the 205 was a mix of re-living younger years and a project car).
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Slater
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 04:38 PM |
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Good news, congratulations Nick.
Great to read some positive news in all this C-19 doom and gloom. Good luck with getting 4 wheels and on the road soon.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 06:08 PM |
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Great news Nick long may it continue
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Edwardo
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 08:16 PM |
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Fantastic news Nick - long may it continue!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 09:58 PM |
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Great news :-)
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JC
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 10:21 PM |
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That’s great news. I hope you continue to remain seizure free - take it easy!
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christim
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| posted on 27/10/20 at 11:00 PM |
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Congrats Nick, awesome news!
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 28/10/20 at 01:26 AM |
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Yaass, get in.
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Mash
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| posted on 28/10/20 at 10:04 AM |
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Great news!
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MikeR
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| posted on 28/10/20 at 11:18 AM |
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I recall posts when you had a seizure and how that set you back so this is fabulous news, very many congratulations.
Take your time, enjoy the milestone & what it brings and ............ we want progress updates on what ever project you take on
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nick205
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| posted on 28/10/20 at 02:53 PM |
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Thank you all,kind words much appreciated.
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