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I often wondered  . ....is there are many solo people traveling who have

to manage  a walking disability?

I often. need to use a walking stick, My crook back is a constant problem 

 , sometimes it causes  me to be restricted when walking but sometimes

I walk about ok.   Pain also comes and goes.

I don't see many campers with walking sticks

 

 



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I have one in the van just in case, so far no I haven't used one.
Have met some with walkers and also a ride on scooter. They all manage well.

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Be like my Dad, my van. When he turned 90 he started to use a walking stick, using the excuse that it would be handy to hit any dog who attacked him!
Have seen quite a few sticks and walking frames around caravan parks, doesnt seem to be a problem to anyone. I guess you'd have to be careful with the step up into your abode.

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I discovered the value of walking sticks when I went bush walking. It's great for eliminating spider webs in dense undergrowth (or just waving it around in front if you can't see anything but suspect something). I feel safer carrying one in case of snakes or whatever. And they really do make climbing rough terrain a lot easier. I bought 3 canes at Sams Warehouse a couple of years ago for $5 each and carry them with me always even though I don't need one for normal walking.

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I always carry a fold up walking stick in my van, since I broke my foot. Was bloody handy when I then broke my ankle and needed to go to the loo. I'm almost tempted to carry crutches, wish they had folding ones.biggrin



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HW, I know someone with a ride on scooter as well, probably the same one you know and it is used to run you down if you get in the way, Mmmm, you don't even have to be in the way do you Heather :)

Who said that??????

What A.C.

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G'day 'my van' and yes I am another with a foot drama which has grounded me a few times now from my get up and go scenario. Yep! Have a stick and should not have been so proud to use it last time as I came unstuck in a big way.
Now the ladies at the retirement home could beat me to a good game of Hopscotch.

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She broke the ride on doug ,had to get another one other wise my life would not be worth living,so now striping useful parts from old one

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Too proud to use a walking stick? The thought never crossed my mind. Pride is a load of old codswallop. My attitude these days is that I have nothing to prove to anyone.

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I just gtab the nearest Blonde and ask them if I can lean on them for support.Must be over 20 yrsAnd stupid



-- Edited by jimbo on Saturday 9th of March 2013 05:37:08 PM



-- Edited by jimbo on Saturday 9th of March 2013 05:37:36 PM

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Rod so you have to walk to the toot now.

Bloody not nice when she destroys your mobile tractor. No man business for a while I suppose LOL

Hope you are still enjoying your time.

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Dougwe wrote:

HW, I know someone with a ride on scooter as well, probably the same one you know and it is used to run you down if you get in the way, Mmmm, you don't even have to be in the way do you Heather :)

Who said that??????

What A.C.

 Yes Doug, correct.



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ROWDYRABBIT1 wrote:

She broke the ride on doug ,had to get another one other wise my life would not be worth living,so now striping useful parts from old one

ROD

 Oh really Rod. Make sure she understands this new one is not a 4x4. lol



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Mobility scooters should have a roll cage. I managed to roll one I borrowed, rearranged Big W and got stuck in a $2 shop. They had to remove stands to get me out.



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Yep this one is a 4 x 4



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4 times the damage now.

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You better believe it as it is faster!



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Heather now has the new one as her avatar



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