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chelseababy Sat 04-Nov-17 18:17:36

Congratulations! I'm getting excited because I can apply for mine on 6 Nov being 4 months before mine is due - my birthday is 1st Oct!

Luckygirl Sat 04-Nov-17 17:33:21

Freedom!! smile

Auntieflo Sat 04-Nov-17 17:29:51

How lucky are you that can also travel for free on the local trains. Glammana, we were in Liverpool recently, and had a lovely time. The Anglican Cathedral is sublime.

glammanana Sat 04-Nov-17 16:47:40

I was lucky enough to get my pass when I was 60yrs 6mths as I was one of the first to be done out of the old State Pension age requirement,I was very lucky as I only lost 6mths in real monies but have never let anyone forget it when the subject comes up.
The day I got my bus pass I was waiting at our local bus stop for the 9.30am bus to Liverpool and went to travel on to Southport did some window shopping and came back on the train,what a great day out all for free.Enjoy your travels GA. XX

GrandmaMoira Sat 04-Nov-17 16:27:29

I use my bus pass all the time, often on the local trains as well. I would stay in a lot more if I didn't have it - I don't have a car.

KatyK Sat 04-Nov-17 16:04:16

It's great. Enjoy. We have used our bus passes when we have been on holiday all over England. Not only does it save on fares but also on petrol and parking fees but also having to find somewhere to park in busy holiday places. We can also use them on local trains. smile

MissAdventure Sat 04-Nov-17 15:56:37

I can't wait to get mine. There are places I've not even seen yet, which are close enough by for me to go and have a mooch around.

merlotgran Sat 04-Nov-17 15:53:37

I'd love a bus pass but we don't have any buses. sad

Auntieflo Sat 04-Nov-17 15:52:27

Have bus pass, will travel. Go girl. smile

Squiffy Sat 04-Nov-17 15:50:01

Ah, the joys of the bus pass!! Never to be underestimated! Enjoy your adventures GA smile

cornergran Sat 04-Nov-17 15:45:55

Go for it ga. I love bus journeys, feel childlike again. What a good job you weren’t a very late baby. Be excited, you’re allowed smile.

grannyactivist Sat 04-Nov-17 15:05:51

.... today, aged sixty four years, two months and four days old I have finally become......a Pensioner?
No, I know I'm not being unreasonable really, but I am genuinely delighted and excited that at last I can get my bus pass. I live in Devon where public transport is eye-wateringly expensive and the bus pass means that I can travel much more than I have been able to. grin
Had my birthday been on the 6th, rather than the 2nd of September I would have had to wait until next March!