Yup, I've ordered myself a mobility scooter due to increasing difficulty getting out and about.... home again since I no longer drive and have issues riding a bike, and I can't afford to keep getting taxis every time I need to go out/get home again.
A few days ago I had to go to Bunnings to get a few things, and that's when I decided enough was enough. It's a walk I had done several times, and I got there okay, but on the way home I could barely put one foot in front of the other. It's about a 15 minute walk each way for a fit and healthy person - usually it took me around 25 to 35 minutes each way - but on the way home that day it took me close to an hour, thus prompting the decision to get a mobility scooter.
It hasn't been easy to get out for the last ten years or so due to arthritic hips and knees, lower back issues. However, I was determined to maintain my own independence: on my own two legs... or should I say I was too darned stubborn to avail myself of helpful mobility aids.
Anyway, two scooters will be brought here on Thursday to allow me a couple of practice runs before deciding which one best suits my needs. After that I won't know myself... or should I say restrictions as to where and how far I can go.
Heh, I'll be able to chase - and catch - wild women: "Ere me lovely, do 'e wanna a lift somewhere?" and I'd 'ave ter sit 'er up in tha shoppin' basket cos me knee 'd be too weak n' sore.
yeah well ya best not be trying to chase any wild woman while I am riding alongside ya or I will just get up to 10ks an hour and then you can eat my dust lol
I'll chase wild women if you're with me or not... just to see if I could catch one after years of being way too slow, even if they were on a Zimmer frame. Thing would be whether or not I can remember what to do after such a long time of coming up short.
Only today and tomorrow to go and I'll have my wheels.
There's a shop just up the road from where we live that sells them....kinda liked the look of the one with a windscreen, roof, and 2 doors...
was a bit like this one...
Yeah, great for inclement weather, but sadly well out of my price range. Thing is, I could see myself in one of those fitted with air-con and an MP3 player so's I can have tunes will travel. The other thing would be a little trailer to bring my beer supplies home in.
Oh yeah, something else! Some bastard in the UK hacked my VISA debit card [won't use a credit card] and siphoned off $750 to gamble with some UK online betting mob. I never, ever gamble whether it be on horse or greyhound racing; footie; boxing or UFC-type fights; pokies or lottery tickets. Gladly I never got hooked on that stupidity.
Unfortunately, I will be left a bit short tomorrow but I can still pay the deposit on the mobility scooter. The bank assures me that I will get my money back but probably not in time for me to sort out the rent and bills, etc, on Friday.
It is here, my independence and freedom-mobile, and it's quite a nice machine, too. I had a bit of a practice on it to see how it feels, etc, and it is very comfortable, easy to operate.
Will post pics later. Shaunna has taken it to go pick up some milk and bread to tide us over 'til we go shopping tomorrow.
after all these years starkers still isn't right in the head. it's easily explained though. for him, the world is upside down.
That's entirely relative. To me he's right-way up.
Can't even gloat that he's in Tasmania and thus doesn't count...as I'm a Tasmanian...
I was never right in the head, even when I lived in the Northern Hemisphere in the UK.... I'm left-handed and even use left-handed screwdrivers, left-handed spades and left-handed knives and forks, spoons and frying pans.
Not only that, the Southern Hemisphere is actually up the right way.... there is no up or down in space, meaning that we're all up the right way, even here in Tasmania, which these days is a really nice place to live. I fact, Jafo, who's never actually been here on the main island of Tassie, should oughta come have a visit here and take in some of the most fantastic scenery the world has to offer.
Anyhow, SamEvo, 'tis good to see you again, hope all is well with you and yours.
Starkers will always be The Cap'n.
Good un, Doc, just what the doctor ordered to bring a smile to my face.
You're a funny guy, Starkers!
I try to be cos it helps lift my spirits when I'm feeling a bit low. As they say [whoever 'they' are] laughter is the best medicine.
The problem with the one in my pic....is that it's a single seater...and yet has 2 doors....and so you wonder why....and the only answer can be....for when [not if] it blows over onto its side...
That is a distinct possibility. It could also be for when parked and somebody parks too close and blocks access to one of the doors... then there's the other side. However, it'd be no good if somebody did the same on the other side.
I suppose one could always enter via the sun roof.
so Capn Starkers has asked if I would put some piccys up of his scooter so Here they are
If you got just the right amount of weight in that rear pack and scooted back in the seat, you just might be able to do wheelies
I have tried it out and yeah I popped a wheelie or 2 but ssssshhhhhh don't tell starkers that ok its our secret
Pretty neat. My mom has been thinking of getting one of these
Here's mine.
I might get enough weight in the rear pack when shopping for a few beers, but I definitely won't be intentionally popping any wheelies. No, that's not my scene anymore. I used to do it around 45 years ago on my motorcycle when I was 10 foot tall and bulletproof.... not to mention being somewhat more reckless back then.
They are a great thing to have when your mobility is compromised and need to get out and take care of business. I had been reluctant to get one and wanted to remain independently mobile, but now I am so glad to have it. Mine is a 3-wheeler and I recommend them, particularly for folk who have arm strength issues. 3-wheelers are much easier to steer and manouver in tight spots... and are as sturdy as the 4-wheelers as all the weight is positioned over the rear wheels and is quite safe from tipping over, etc.
Hey Webby, long time no see. I looked at a couple quite similar to yours but opted for the 3-wheeler because of its ease of use.
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