Not another part out of commission

[cjsmith]

Wrist tendons still unhappy from Saturday. Improving, but noticeably "fragile" still. Wheelchairs are dangerous, people.

The last thing I need is (semi-)permanent trouble with my arms... as a computer programmer or as someone whose feet aren't healthy.

Therefore, caution! I can do that.

I figure I'll get to the point where I haven't felt pain from normal activities for a week, and then I can get back on the water rower.

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Rascal Scooter

[justetthon.livejournal.com]

My mother has a RASCAL scooter she'd be happy to sell you. She can't maneuver it any more at all due to failing eyesight, and the thing sits idle in her apartment. Trick is, you'd pay sale price (negotiable with her) plus shipping from Maryland... hhmmm. anyway, these little Rascals are the ticket to mobility.... not obtrusive and quick little things to get around in. Hers is a bigger model than the tiny little things, but a thought.

Re: Rascal Scooter

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Shipping's probably prohibitive, and as I'm tiny & weak-armed I'd want the smallest thing I could get... but hey, nifty idea, and I got to go check out Rascals because you mentioned them! Cool!

Re: Rascal Scooter

[justetthon.livejournal.com]

http://www.rascalstore.com/store/catalog/index.html

The Rascal chairs come in a couple of sizes of chairs and weights... the smallest of them run around quite nicely and put no strain whatsoever on your wrists in "pushing wheels" ... a rack can be gotten to carry it around on your car if you don't have an SUV or van to roll it into. The Rascal people come to your home with a free demo of a couple of models, they take a "history of interest" first to determine what might best suit you and your situation... definitely worth checking out. Good luck.

Re: Rascal Scooter

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I checked out the web site when you mentioned the brand, and I can see they have a variety -- even some "rugged for outdoors" stuff.

There are days when I just want to custom design something along these lines. Interchangeable tires/axles for indoor versus out, smaller width and length than anything currently on the market, carbon fiber construction for strength and light weight, a wide range of ways to carry stuff... :)