Hello Brudenell,
It’s nice to see you again.
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Quebec
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Guide for Moped and Scooter Operators
Revised Edition November 2002
http://inforoute.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/publications/permis/cyclomoteur_an.pdf
Definition of moped (under the highway safety code):
“Moped” means a passenger vehicle having two or three wheels, provided
with a motor having a piston displacement of not over 50cm3 and
equipped with an automatic transmission, as well as a three-wheel
passenger vehicle designed for the transportation of a handicapped
person which meets the criteria established by regulation for
Recognition as a moped by the société de l’assurance automobile du
québec (saaq).
LICENCE REQUIRED:
A class 6D license authorizes its holder to operate a moped or scooter
only.
• Any holder of a license to drive a passenger vehicle (class 5) or a
motorcycle (class 6A, 6B or 6C) is allowed to operate a moped or
scooter without having to meet the requirements described below for
obtaining a moped or scooter license.
• A learner’s license does not allow the operation of a moped or
motorized scooter.
CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING A MOPED OR SCOOTER LICENCE
To obtain a class 6D license for the first time, an applicant must:
• Be at least age 14; a minor (under age 18) must provide written
parental (father, mother, guardian). A consent form is enclosed at the
end of this document.
• Provide identification and proof of age (birth certificate).
• Do the exercises in the Guide, available from any SAAQ service
centre.
• Pass the SAAQ’s vision test.
• Pass the SAAQ knowledge test.
• Pay the prescribed license fees.
• Observe the following: no alcohol and a ceiling of four demerit
points
New rules apply from June 30, 1997 to holders of a class 6D (moped or
scooter) license according to their age and driving experience. Those
under age 25 or who have held their license for less than five years
are subject to:
• the zero alcohol rule when operating a moped or
scooter,
• License suspension for three months triggered by four (4) demerit
points.
http://inforoute.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/publications/permis/cyclomoteur_an.pdf
For further information, telephone:
- Montréal (local call) (514) 873-7620
- Québec (city and vicinity) (418) 643-7620
- Toll free, from elsewhere 1 800 361-7620 in the province
E-mail: courrier@saaq.gouv.qc.ca
http://inforoute.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/joindre/joindre_anglais/toll_free.html
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Prince Edward Island
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The Department of Transportation and Public Works' Driver's Handbook
is available online as a complete document or may be downloaded by
section here:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/onelisting.php3?number=69700
MOTORCYCLE AND MOPED OPERATORS’ LICENSES
To qualify for a Motorcycle or Moped Operator’s License a motorcycle
or moped operator must successfully complete a knowledge test, a
vision test and a road test on a motorcycle or moped. The procedures
for obtaining a Motorcycle or Moped Operator’s License are very
similar to those for obtaining a Class 5 Driver’s License. The holder
of an Instruction Permit who takes a road test on a motorcycle or
moped but not in a car, will be issued a license specifying motorcycle
or moped operation only. The holder of a Motorcycle License may also
operate a moped. The written test for a license to drive a motorcycle
or moped examines an operator’s knowledge of the rules of the road and
safe driving practices for motorcyclists and moped operators. A valid
Driver’s License (Class 5) must accompany this permit to be valid.
CLASS 8: CLASS 8 VEHICLES are mopeds.
A CLASS 8 LICENSE permits the holder to operate Class 8 vehicles only.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 8 LICENSE
Minimum age: 16 years; a medical certificate is required when
requested; you must meet prescribed vision standards; pass
written or oral and sign recognition tests; pass a road test on a
Class 8 vehicle; parental approval is required if less than 18
years; and a birth certificate is required (not required if a
holder of any other class of license.
WHO MAY APPLY FOR A LICENSE
You may apply for an Instruction Permit if you are 15 1/2 years old
and in a Driver Education Program. If you are 16 or older you may
apply for an Instruction Permit if your driving privilege is not under
suspension. An Instruction Permit will allow you to operate a motor
vehicle under supervision to receive instruction. The Instruction
Permit is called a Class 7 license and is valid for one year from date
of issue.
Motorcycle and Moped Operators’ Licenses
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/tpw_dh_chap1.pdf#11
Motorcycle and Moped information:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/tpw_dh_chap5.pdf#118
Choose your location for complete contact information:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/onelisting.php3?number=20095&dept=prov/tpw
Charlottetown Contact Information:
Telephone: (902) 368-5200
Facsimile: (902) 368-6269
Email: accesspeicharlottetown@gov.pe.ca
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Nova Scotia
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Classes of Driver's Licenses:
In Nova Scotia, drivers are licensed according to the type(s) of
vehicle(s) they are qualified to drive. As a result, there are
several different classes of Nova Scotia Driver's Licenses. These
include:
Class 5 -- (the most common) -- for driving cars, pick-up trucks,
sport utility vehicles and vans seating less than 10 people;
Class 7 -- Learner’s License, for those learning to drive class 5
vehicles (see Learner's License);
Class 1 -- for driving semi-trailers & tractor-trailers;
Class 2 -- for driving large buses (over 24 passengers);
Class 3 -- for driving commercial trucks, and all passenger
vehicle-trailer combinations weighing more than 14,000 kilograms
(approximately 15 tons);
Class 4 -- for driving smaller buses, vans seating more than 10
people, taxis and ambulances;
Class 6 -- for driving motorcycles (see Motorcycle Driver's License);
Class 8 -- for driving farm tractors.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/RMV/paal269.stm
According to the Motor Vehicle Act a "farm tractor" means a motor
vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing
plows, mowing machines and other implements of husbandry and having
seating accommodation for not more than one person in addition to the
driver and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of
the weight of a vehicle and load drawn by it;
http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/legc/statutes/motorv.htm
Given the above it appears that Nova Scotia’s Motorcycle Driver's
License requirements are the same for a moped.
Motorcycle Driver's License
Graduated system:
Because we have a Graduated Driver Licensing system, there are 3
levels of motorcycle licenses in Nova Scotia:
(1) Learner Motorcycle License -- Class LM;
(2) Newly Licensed Motorcycle Driver's License -- Class 6N; and
(3) Regular Motorcycle Driver's License -- Class 6.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/RMV/paal380.stm
(Level 1) Learner Motorcycle License (Class LM).
For motorcycle drivers, this license is the first level in the
graduated system. To get this license, you have to do 3 things:
(a) Get a regular (Class 7) Learner's License. This is where every new
driver has to start, because it covers the basic tests everybody has
to pass: the vision test and the Knowledge test.
(b) When you take the Knowledge Test, there will be special questions
in it dealing with motorcycle rules and safety. These rules are
explained in the N.S. Driver's Handbook.
(c) For this license, the Knowledge test will also have a 3rd part,
sometimes called a "balance" test. It includes such things as a
pre-trip check, basic balancing on the motorcycle, driving basic
patterns, panic stops, etc.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/rmv/paal380.stm#6N
Age: You must be at least 16 years old.
Under 18: If you are under 18 years old, you have to have written
permission of 1 parent (or legal guardian) to get a Learner's License.
Expiry:
A Learner's License is good for 1 year.
Once it expires, it is invalid, and you have to apply for a new one
(and take all the tests over).
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/rmv/paal378.stm#Test Receipt
Before you can take the road test, you usually need to have your
Learner's License for at least 6 months. However, if you are a student
enrolled in an approved Driver Education course, and your instructor
says you are ready to take the road test, the waiting period is only 3
months.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/rmv/paal379.stm#add F
Booking an appointment:
You cannot take a road test unless you MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ahead of
time. The only way to make an appointment is to call one of these two
numbers: (902) 424-5851 or 1-800-898-7668 (toll-free in Nova Scotia)
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/RMV/paal379.stm#RoadTest
Contact Information:
Phone: (902) 424-5851 or if calling long distance,
Call 1-800-898-7668 (toll-free in Nova Scotia only)
Online Enquiry Form:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/contact/contact.asp
Write: Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
PO Box 1652
Halifax, NS B3J 2Z3
Canada
Fax: (902) 424-0720
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/rmv/paal380.stm#where u can get
Driver Exams Office Locations:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmv/del.stm
Drivers License Information:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmv/licence/default.asp
Motorcycle Driver's License
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/rmv/paal380.stm#6N
Registry of Motor Vehicles of Nova Scotia
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmv/
The Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook contains information for new and
experienced drivers. The handbook will familiarize the reader with the
rules governing the operation of motor vehicles in Nova Scotia. Also
included in this handbook is information about licensing,
registration, inspection and collision reporting. They charge $7.00
for this publication.
This handbook is not available online for free so I was not able to
review it for further details.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmv/safe/handbook.stm
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New Brunswick:
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LICENSING OF DRIVERS:
The Class 9 license permits the holder to operate a motor driven cycle
and farm tractor on a street or highway. The motor driven cycle must
be 50 ccs or under.
Class 9
- Applicant must be at least 14 years of age.
- Applicant under 18 years of age must have parental consent form.
Before you, as a resident of New Brunswick, may obtain a learner’s
license, you must pass an examination to determine if you meet the
required vision standards.
You may your drivers test after passing your written examination.
http://www.gnb.ca/0276/vehicle/english/part1_e.pdf
Locations in New Brunswick for drivers testing:
Click on the specific location to get the phone number.
http://www.snb.ca/e/2000/2001e.asp
E-mail using online inquiry form:
http://www.snb.ca/e/3000/3002e.asp
Driver Examiner Services - Information
Within the province: 1-888-762-8600 (No Charge Dial)
Outside the province: 1 (506) 684-7901
http://www.snb.ca/e/1000/1005e.asp
You may view New Brunswick Driver's Handbook by section here:
http://www.gnb.ca/0276/vehicle/english/handbk_e.asp
Search Criteria:
Prince Edwards Island driver’s license
Nova Scotia driver’s license
New Brunswick driver’s license
Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec:
Thank you for your question and I hope this response has provided you
with the information you were seeking.
Best regards,
Bobbie7-ga |
Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
26 May 2003 12:56 PDT
Hello bobbie7
Very nice to hear from you again. It is always a pleasure to read your
answers. I am but one of many in your fan club. Did you come across
specific information regarding the 'waiting period' between obtaining
the learner's permit and actual driver's test for Québec, P.E.I. and
New Brunswick. I see that Nova Scotia has a 3 - 6 mo 'waiting period'.
Thanks
Brudenell
PS: Found a single used lobster bottle... never found any unused. Had
great fun searching though :)
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
26 May 2003 13:10 PDT
Hi Brudenell,
I will review the handbooks and let you know what I can find about the
waiting periods.
Thanks
Bobbie7-ga
I'm glad that you found one lobster bottle. :)
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
26 May 2003 13:30 PDT
Hello again
Please don't spend too much time.... just thought that you may have
come across some info.
I am using dail up and reviewing handbooks for me with Acrobat takes a
great deal of time.
I could email the respective provinces.
Thanks
Brudenell
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
26 May 2003 14:01 PDT
Dear Brudenell,
I still haven’t found the information so I sent email inquiries to the
relevant offices in Québec, P.E.I. and New Brunswick.
Best Regards,
Bobbie7-ga
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
26 May 2003 14:03 PDT
Thank you for being a step ahead of me :)
B
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
26 May 2003 14:10 PDT
Your welcome :)
I'll post the replies as soon as they come in.
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
27 May 2003 09:15 PDT
Dear Brudenell,
Here is the information from Quebec:
“Madam,
To obtain a 6D driver's license the learner's permit is not required
because there is no practical test. As soon as you pass your written
exam you will receive your 6D driver's license.
Thanks “
Joseph-Yvan Georges
Service de l'information à la clientèle SIC-Mtl
(514)873-7620
(418)643-7620
1(800)361-7620
I will get back to you as soon as I receive the information from New
Brunswick and P.E.I.
Sincerely,
Bobbie
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
27 May 2003 16:28 PDT
Thanks for the update
B
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
27 May 2003 16:51 PDT
Your welcome.
Bobbie7
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
28 May 2003 05:41 PDT
Good Morning Brudenell,
I have only received 2 form letter resplies from New Brunswick.
Late last night I sent another email to P.E.I. and New Brunswick. I
hope they respond today.
*************
I reviewed the P.E.I. handbook again and it appears that there may be
a 180 day waiting period before the road test for the moped license.
Here are the relevant excerpts:
“The Instruction Permit is called a Class 7 license and is valid for
one year from date of issue.”
“A Class 7 License permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle in
Classes 5, 6, 8, and 9 when accompanied by a licensed driver for that
class of vehicle.” (A moped is class 8)
“You must wait at least 180 days from the date of issue of your
Instruction Permit before taking the road test.”
“To qualify for a Motorcycle or Moped Operator’s License a motorcycle
or moped operator must successfully complete a knowledge test, a
vision test and a road test on a motorcycle or moped.”
“The procedures for obtaining a Motorcycle or Moped Operator’s License
are very similar to those for obtaining a Class 5 Driver’s License.”
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/tpw_dh_chap1.pdf
Given that you must wait 180 days to take the road test for a class 5
driver’s license, and the procedures are similar for a moped license,
it would appear that there’s a 180 day waiting period before taking a
moped road test also from the date of issue of the instruction or
learners permit.
*************
In doing additional research I found a chart summarizing provincial
laws governing mopeds that may interest you.
http://web.archive.org/web/20010803044121/http://mfcd.com/tomos_mopeds/provincial_laws.html
Thanks
--Bobbie7-ga
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
28 May 2003 07:57 PDT
The other day I had inquired for the Moped information at the Nova
Scotia office as well.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/contact/contact.asp?bhcd2=1054133646
Ferne sent me the following e-mail with the Nova Scotia Moped
requirements:
"To obtain a Moped driver's license you must first have a license to
drive a motor vehicle i.e. class 7 or 5. You then purchase a receipt
for $11.50 from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and book an appointment
for a written and balance test. You must bring the Moped with you for
the balance test. After passing the written and balance test, you
will receive your beginner's license for a motorcycle less than 100
cc. This license is valid for one year and the restrictions are: no
driving after dark, no passengers, and zero blood alcohol. After
holding the beginner's license for three months, you can then purchase
a receipt for $40.25 and book an appointment for your final test on
the moped. If you pass this test, you will receive your motorcycle
license valid for a motorcycle less than 100 cc.
These are the same requirements for a motorcycle license."
New Brunswick replied that I should get a reply today.
That's all the news I have for now.
Have a nice day!
--Bobbie7
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
28 May 2003 09:27 PDT
Thank you again for the latest news... and the handy chart too!
B
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
28 May 2003 09:35 PDT
New Brunswick just responded with the following note:
"We are pleased that you are taking advantage of our services.
For further help with the use of your request, I will advise you to contact
Drivers Licensing office at (506)-453-2410"
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
28 May 2003 09:55 PDT
I sent an email inquiry to another address at the Department of Public
Safety of New Brunswick. I hope we have better luck this time. :)
--Bobbie7
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
28 May 2003 13:25 PDT
Good afternoon Bobbie7
Thanks again for the update. I've been trying to reach the
Québec motor vehicle office phone numbers with no luck. The 1-800's
etc. do not work from outside the province of Québec and the other
phone numbers take you through a "Press 1" etc. maze. Did you use the
email: courrier@saaq.gouv.qc.ca to get the response from Joseph-Yvan
Georges
Service de l'information à la clientèle SIC-Mtl
I would like to email him direct to ask some specific licensing
questions.
Thanks
Brudenell
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
28 May 2003 13:38 PDT
Hi Brudenell,
Yes, courrier@saaq.gouv.qc.ca is the exact email I used.
Thanks,
Bobbie7
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
28 May 2003 14:08 PDT
Merci
B
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
28 May 2003 14:44 PDT
De rien!
--Bobbie7
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
29 May 2003 08:58 PDT
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Prince Edward Island
====================
Edna Vloet from Prince Edward Island replied:
“If you have no drivers license and you are 16 years of age you must
pass the written rules of the road exam, you are issued an instruction
permit which is good for one year, you must wait 6 months before going
for a road test and you also must complete the Novice Driving Course
if you are not taking Driver Education.
For the road test, if you are not obtaining a drivers license, the
examiner will go behind you in his vehicle and you are hooked up to a
two way radio so your directions on the road test are given through
head set.”
If you require further clarification, please call 902 368 5271,
emvloet@gov.pe.ca
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New Brunswick:
==============
Jeannine Mockler Teleservice Agent has forwarded my email to Ms.
Marsha Fanjoy marsha.fanjoy@gnb.ca, officer with the Department of
Public Safety who in turn has forwarded my email to Karen Long
karen.long@snb.ca
Jeannine recommended calling the Licensing office at (506)-453-2410.
“For further help with the use of your request, I will advise you to
contact Drivers Licensing office at (506)-453-2410. If you have any
more questions, please feel free to contact us at snb@snb.ca”
When Karen Long responds to my inquiry the answer will be complete.
I will keep you updated.
Bobbie7
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
29 May 2003 09:58 PDT
Good afternoon Bobbie7
Thanks for the P.E.I. report and the New Brunswick update. Doesn't it
just make you wonder about these bureaucracies. A nice simple answer
such as P.E.I.'s must be easier to generate than all these forwarding
emails. I appreciate your diligence :)
B
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
29 May 2003 10:09 PDT
I completely agree with you.
Bobbie7
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
29 May 2003 11:09 PDT
Good Afternoon Brudenell,
I sent a seperate email to Karen Long from New Brunswick and she
replied promptly with the following message:
"If a person is older than 18 and has a Class 5 license or higher,
they do
not need a separate license to drive a moped (under 50 cc).
If the person is at least 14 years of age and has parent's consent,
they
must take a written test and a road test to obtain a class 9 license.
Once the written test is done there is no waiting period for the road
test.
There is no beginner's license for a moped. A road test can be booked
as
soon as we have an opening. Practicing would be done on private
property
until the road test is passed.
Hope this answers all your questions and sorry about the delay in
getting
back to you."
It appears that I have finally answered your complete question.
If you need further assistance please let me know.
Thank you for your patience. :)
Best regards,
Bobbie7
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
29 May 2003 13:23 PDT
You are most welcome!
B
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
29 May 2003 14:21 PDT
:)
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
16 Jul 2003 05:07 PDT
Hello Bobbie7
Here is a brief note followup on the results of this question. I
checked out all of the sources you provided and Quebec's: société de
l’assurance automobile du
québec (saaq) was the best. Their pdf and printed booklets & testing
is excellent. Unbelievably the SAAQ give out free study booklets from
their offices. My goal was to thoroughly educate my 16 year old son
about the rules of the road and bike safety without a lengthy time
delay. This was done by visiting Quebec's beautiful Iles de la
Madeleine where after studying & practicing my son & a friend took the
test. They are now both proud scooter riders! I was so impressed by
the Quebec method that I am lobbying to have my province (P.E.I.)
adopt a similar program.
And there you have the result of your research. Thanks again.
Brudenell
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
16 Jul 2003 06:49 PDT
Dear Brudenell,
I am delighted to learn that my research helped your son and his
friend to study and ultimately obtain their scooter licenses. It’s
always nice to know the results of my answers. I wish you the best of
luck in your pursuit of the implementation of the Quebec method in
your province.
Sincerely
Bobbie7
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Request for Answer Clarification by
brudenell-ga
on
14 Oct 2003 11:07 PDT
Congratulations on your very significant milestone!
May you have a wonderful day filled with generous accolades... you deserve it.
Brudenell
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
14 Oct 2003 11:12 PDT
Dear Brudenell,
Thank you for taking the time to congratulate me.
That was very nice of you!
Bobbie
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