turner's torque Happy New Year everyone, and let’s hope it’s better than the last one. I’m loathed to say that it couldn’t get much worse, just in case it does! I have no doubt the start of 2021 will be just as hard on the majority of us as lockdown and tiers continue to be imposed across the country. I for one will never again take my freedom for granted. It’s been very strange being told I can’t leave the house to see family and friends, and even banned from going out green laning as it isn’t ‘essential’. I’m sure that a lot of you reading this will be aware of a certain green laning facebook page that’s been causing problems within
the 4x4 community of late. Rumour has it that it isn’t moderated, and has become a hive of villainy with a complete disregard for green laning rules of conduct, with off-piste driving almost encouraged amongst many of its members. I have complete disdain for this behaviour, and I try very hard not to damage lanes. I do get frustrated though with the flack that get aimed at our whole community because of these idiot few. I have every right to drive our green lanes, I often feel like I'm walking, or should that be driving, on eggshells. Why should I apologise for other people's actions? The reasons are plenty. There are many organisations who want to ban 4x4s from the country, and sadly there are more than enough 4x4 owners who are willing to give them the ammunition they need. The problem is that once our lanes are shut, law abiding 4x4 owners will bow out, while the people who caused the problems in the first place will probably continue to cause a mess. Remember, we’re a minority and minorities don’t have a loud voice and will often get crushed by the many, especially when the many are the loudest and shout in unity. Check out Lauren’s Radio 4 interview transcript from page 19, how she kept her cool with all those negative questions is beyond me!
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