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My driving instructor John Kermode taught me to drive safely on the road Then got me through my driving test- as an instructor I’d rate him the best! Clerihew Poetry Contest Sponsored by Regina McIntosh My driving instructor John was such a fabulous teacher, he had never allowed a child to be in the car during a lesson, but as my son was so incredibly well behaved when he met him he said he would see how we got on in my first lesson. My son played quietly with a toy, looked at a book and fell asleep during the lesson and he continued to accompany me up until the day I took my test … I passed first time! 12/19/20

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/13/2021 9:43:00 AM

Ahh!! Such an honor you have bestowed upon him. The state patrol who gave me my test said he did not see how I could drive at all with all the ruckus my three children would be making when I was driving. Congrats on your winner. Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/13/2021 7:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A nice tribute to your teacher. What a cute kid/picture. Enjoy your win/day with blessings...............

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/11/2021 5:15:00 PM

Nice one Jan! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Eve Roper

Date: 1/11/2021 1:16:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Jan, a great tribute to your driving teacher. Lucky mom her baby always good. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 1/11/2021 1:36:00 PM

i was so lucky in so many ways:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/11/2021 5:48:00 AM

Bravo, Jan ~

Jan Allison
Date: 1/11/2021 12:44:00 PM

Thanks Line:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/11/2021 4:04:00 AM

Congrats and God bless you always, dear Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 1/11/2021 12:44:00 PM

thanks Regina:-) hugs jan xx

Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/20/2020 3:28:00 PM

That's awesome, Jan! Kudos :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2020 3:39:00 PM

I was a lucky lady in many ways Angela:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/20/2020 11:22:00 AM

Well done! I do wish more drivers had your instructor! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2020 3:25:00 PM

He passed away many years ago he was an amazing teacher and had the patience of a saint. i was so lucky my son was so good and was able to come on my lessons with me in the car:-) i had a special instructor and an equally special son:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/19/2020 7:50:00 PM

Nice tribute to Charlie, Jan. G.L. in the contest! Season's best, Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 12/20/2020 3:24:00 PM

Thanks GW:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/19/2020 5:20:00 PM

My driving instructor has saved my life hundreds of times because he made us turn our heads, never relying on mirrors. There really are blind spots.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2020 5:45:00 PM

he sounds like a great teacher Caren:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/19/2020 4:48:00 PM

What a great story. Did your son let you stay in the back seat during his lessons? Merry Christmas Jan. Hugs Rick.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2020 4:54:00 PM

LOL Rick, he took a few lessons but isn't interested in driving and has never pursued it:-) Hope you have a wonderful Christmas:-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/19/2020 4:36:00 PM

Nice tribute to that great teacher, Jan. Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2020 4:53:00 PM

thanks Janice:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/19/2020 4:27:00 PM

How well behaved your son must be Jan. My best friend taught me how to drive and with a stick shift. I think I gave her some early grey hair running stop lights because I was pre-occupied by working the clutch so it wouldn’t stall on me. I enjoyed your poem. I hope all is well with you health wise. Blessings xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2020 4:31:00 PM

Thanks Connie my son was only 2 and a half at the time as was so well behaved the instructor said he would see how we got on, all good with me, hope you and the family have a wonderful time over the festive period. i can imagine how excited your grand daughter is!!:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/19/2020 4:11:00 PM

Hi Jan, It sounds like you had a great driving instructor that loved what he did. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good evening:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 12/19/2020 4:17:00 PM

He was such a lovely man, very patient and I was the first person he had allowed to have their child with them whilst learning to drive. he passed away many years ago now, i think of him often:-) hugs Jan xx