One of the most valued talents we grannies both have, is the ability to drive. We pride ourselves daily on that undertaking we took when we were both 30+.
Around the same time Granny Annie was also learning to drive. Like myself she too always thought it was something she would never do. She was 40 years of age. She was in the process of learning and I still hadn't passed my test when we undertook a journey together to Belfast. Myself driving. The shrieks from us both as I maneuvered along those multi-lanes and through red lights, was something else. Every time I drive to Belfast I still hear the cackles and shrieks from us both. Granny Anny was wiping her hands on her legs, threatening to pee herself. I was wary of same. But we made it to Belfast and home again - nappy free!!!
Driving was something that really was alien to both Granny Annie and Granny McC. As I (Granny McC) write this I still smile at that first journey I took on my own - to my parents house just a few miles away. At the time I had three young sons, two were in school and the youngest at home with me. I remember strapping him into the car seat behind, and off we went. As I parked at my parents house I remember the feeling to this day - I was bewildered as to how I got there. Not one second of the journey did I remember. I clearly drove on pure adrenalin that day. I was petrified of the drive home. But I made it, and I never looked back. Some months later, I passed my test and the squeal of delight and pride was heard on the moon I'm certain.
Around the same time Granny Annie was also learning to drive. Like myself she too always thought it was something she would never do. She was 40 years of age. She was in the process of learning and I still hadn't passed my test when we undertook a journey together to Belfast. Myself driving. The shrieks from us both as I maneuvered along those multi-lanes and through red lights, was something else. Every time I drive to Belfast I still hear the cackles and shrieks from us both. Granny Anny was wiping her hands on her legs, threatening to pee herself. I was wary of same. But we made it to Belfast and home again - nappy free!!!
We have many stories to tell about our driving but we feel very strongly about encouraging other women to learn to drive. And it really is 'never too late.' We both agree that if we can drive, anyone can drive.
You're never too old to try something new.
#grannyknowsbest
Granny Annie and Granny McC
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