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Malcolm - 24 Mar 2005 19:25 GMT

I can't remember (surprise, surprise) how much I've told you of the
battle with the DVLA I have had recently when they refused to renew my
licence because my doctor wouldn't reply to them for almost three
months, despite three reminders to fill in the forms. Anyway...

Two letters arrived from the DVLA today. One of them informed me that
they would be sending my driving licence shortly, the other one
contained my licence.

So my doctor has finally got off his butt and signed.

Although the forms contained the option of a seven year licence (rather
than 3 yearly) providing I agreed to follow all medical advice and take
any medications prescribed, *I refused* to sign that bit as I won't sign
away my medical rights.

They seem not to have noticed this and they have given me a licence
which runs until 2027! So I won't have to play spot-the-white-police-
car-on-my-tail anymore :))))

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Mary Fisher - 24 Mar 2005 20:46 GMT

>I can't remember (surprise, surprise) how much I've told you of the
> battle with the DVLA I have had recently when they refused to renew my
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> they would be sending my driving licence shortly, the other one
> contained my licence.

You mean that I as a tax payer have paid for TWO sets of stamps and
envelopes???

Hrumph.

However,seeing as 'ow (I live in Savile country) it's for you I'll overlook
it this time. Just don't do it again.

> So my doctor has finally got off his butt and signed.
>
> Although the forms contained the option of a seven year licence (rather
> than 3 yearly) providing I agreed to follow all medical advice and take
> any medications prescribed, *I refused* to sign that bit as I won't sign
> away my medical rights.

I don't remember having that.

The three years passed very quickly ...

> They seem not to have noticed this and they have given me a licence
> which runs until 2027! So I won't have to play spot-the-white-police-
> car-on-my-tail anymore :))))

I didn't see that last sentence.

It might have led to amore serious one :-(

I'm happy for you,

Mary

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Malcolm - 24 Mar 2005 21:16 GMT

>>I can't remember (surprise, surprise) how much I've told you of the
>> battle with the DVLA I have had recently when they refused to renew my
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>You mean that I as a tax payer have paid for TWO sets of stamps and
>envelopes???

YES
YES
YES
YES!

BEFORE I READ ANY FURTHER MAY I POINT OUT THAT AS A TAX PAYER I HAVE
BEEN FINED 100 POUNDS FOR NOT SENDING IN A SELF ASSESSMENT FORM FOR MY
EXTRA INCOME, AND THE INLAND REVENUE HAVE ESTIMATED AN ADDITIONAL EXTRA
TAX AS 717 POUNDS.

THIS IS, PRESUMABLY, ON TOP OF ALL THE TAX I HAVE PAID BY P.A.Y.E. IN MY
ONE AND ONLY INCOME FROM TEACHING.

DUH? AM I SLEEPWALKING AND EARNING EXTRA MONEY MOONLIGHTING? SOMEWHERE
I MUST HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT I OPENED IN MY SLEEP!

NOW WHO'S GOT THE RIGHT TO WHINGE ABOUT HOW THEIR TAX IS SPENT?

>Hrumph.
>
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>
>Mary

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Mary Fisher - 24 Mar 2005 22:38 GMT

>>>I can't remember (surprise, surprise) how much I've told you of the
>>> battle with the DVLA I have had recently when they refused to renew my
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> BEEN FINED 100 POUNDS FOR NOT SENDING IN A SELF ASSESSMENT FORM FOR MY
> EXTRA INCOME,

Well, even I knew that there was a time limit and I didn't have one ... you
let the deadline go ... ?

> AND THE INLAND REVENUE HAVE ESTIMATED AN ADDITIONAL EXTRA
> TAX AS 717 POUNDS.

That's awful.

> THIS IS, PRESUMABLY, ON TOP OF ALL THE TAX I HAVE PAID BY P.A.Y.E. IN MY
> ONE AND ONLY INCOME FROM TEACHING.
>
> DUH? AM I SLEEPWALKING AND EARNING EXTRA MONEY MOONLIGHTING? SOMEWHERE
> I MUST HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT I OPENED IN MY SLEEP!

I hope you won't pay it without a fight. You've contacted them?

> NOW WHO'S GOT THE RIGHT TO WHINGE ABOUT HOW THEIR TAX IS SPENT?

Actually I wasn't whinging, I don't mind spending it one you, I was being
light-hearted.

You're not, understandably so.

I'm very sorry for you, write to the tax inspector NOW. The dog can take
himself for a walk.

Mary

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CyberCafe - 24 Mar 2005 22:16 GMT

> I can't remember (surprise, surprise) how much I've told you of the
> battle with the DVLA I have had recently when they refused to renew my
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> which runs until 2027! So I won't have to play spot-the-white-police-
> car-on-my-tail anymore :))))

Great news, Malcomb!!! Doesn't that freedom feel good? Have fun
driving and going places.

Barb

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Julie - 25 Mar 2005 23:43 GMT

Two letters arrived from the DVLA today. One of them informed me that

> they would be sending my driving licence shortly, the other one
> contained my licence.

Cool! I've been sick with a miserable cold so needless to say I'm not
driving for now, but I can picture you riding around with the wind blowing
through your hair. And if you have a dog like me you'll leg the dog in the
back seat, roll down her window and she'll have her head out the window ;-)

Julie

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owlvee - 26 Mar 2005 02:25 GMT

> They seem not to have noticed this and they have given me a licence
> which runs until 2027! So I won't have to play spot-the-white-police-
> car-on-my-tail anymore :))))

Congrats on your license there Malcom!
Hey, maybe ya could give me a ride to town on your next time passing by
Wagener here :)!!
~..~
owlvee

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turbinado - 30 Mar 2005 01:48 GMT

Congratulations Malcolm! If all goes well I'll be following in your
footsteps in a couple of years... I've had no seizures since my surgery a
month ago, so I'm hopeful.

> I can't remember (surprise, surprise) how much I've told you of the
> battle with the DVLA I have had recently when they refused to renew my
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> --
> Malcolm

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