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OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow
On May 23, 1:43*pm, "MaryL" wrote:
Could you speak to the owner/manager of the grocery and describe your problem? * You might just get lucky unless the grocery concerned is a supernarket where frankly you'd be lucky to get someone to help you bag up in the UK! A couple of years ago when I tripped over Dunzi and busted my ankle and Dave was still in a wheelchair I tried to use the supermarket over the road and I had to call the cab office 2 doors down to take me over the road as I could barely walk....and I got no help whatsoever despite being on crutches...the second day I needed some fresh vegs and a few other bits that one of my local shops stocks so I got the cab even through it was less than 5 minutes walk normally when I went in the guy asked me what was going on and when I explained he gave me their phone number and for the rest of the week until I could get about on my own I;d call them and say "I need catfood (they know not to give me tins), a loaf of bread, cheese etc" then they'd call me back to confirm they had what I wanted or if they didn't to discuss an alternative then they'd tell me how much and I'd sort it out (they're cash only so the one time I did get to a cashpoint I took the max out) maybe tell them "If that's £9.60 well I only have a tenner" so they'd know to bring change then one of their staff would pop my stuff round and if it was a lot they'd bring it upstairs and indoors for me but that was just lucky...although they have a very loyal customer as a result (was there today and picked up some seedless grapes amongst other things, which I am currently pigging out on) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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Also http://www.mobilityhire.uk.com/4mph-...y-scooter.html
Look more reasonable price wise Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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"Christina Websell" wrote:
"Adrian" wrote in message ... Aww, thank you. Physiotherapist raised my arm to the maximum today (bearing in mind I can only do this if I support it with my other arm) and asked me to try and support it myself for a few seconds. O M G. It hurt so much I held my breath each time. Next week I get into the hydrotherapy pool as she says having my arm supported by water will help. June gets food for my chickens, but she helps me so much I get embarrassed to keep asking. Shopping is my real problem. Yes, I can do it online but I can never find everything I want. I've been pretty well stuck in the house since March 14 although I've walked to the shops a few times recently when I was desperate, I really should not do it as it hurts my shoulder big time, it's too far Tweed I'm sure that June is more than happy to help you out as no doubt you would be if your positions were reversed. Maybe one day you'll have the chance to repay her kindness. -- Adrian |
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OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow
Christina Websell wrote:
I have thought about this, but it would be a last resort. I've had my car for a number of years and it's very reliable as I keep it well serviced. Automatic cars are not very popular here, so it's not easy to get them second hand. One thing to consider is that if automatics aren't common, you might have a little trouble finding a mechanic who can service them. Automatic transmission is more complicated to work on than manual, as you can probably guess. So before actually buying one, you might want to call around to see if there's a local mechanic who knows automatic transmission. (You wouldn't need to use that mechanic for everything, just the transmission, and possibly related parts.) I've even thought of buying a cheap 2nd hand mobility scooter that I can operate with my right hand and selling it again afterwards when I can drive again. ATM, I do not want to part with my car. He has a name, Mr F due to his number plate MRF and I bought him from a 90 y o man called Mr Field. Plus he is so reliable, starts first time, every time. I've never driven an automatic car either. Don't worry, it's much easier than driving a manual! I drove manuals for 20+ years before I decided to get an automatic in 2002. I like drinking tea while commuting to work (I kind of need to, actually), and this way, there are no sudden-need-to-shift emergencies that result in vast tea spillage. I drive in a lot of stop and go traffic every day, which is hard on the clutch. And I live in a pretty hilly area - also hard on the clutch. (And hard on the person behind you if you have a problem shifting into first.) These things are probably hard on the automatic as well, but after owning my car for 9 years (which was several years old when I bought it), I haven't needed any work on the transmission, but I always had to replace them on the manuals. On the other hand, I gather that automatic transmissions are a lot more expensive to replace, and the manual ones aren't cheap! Joyce -- The average, healthy, well-adjusted adult gets up at seven-thirty in the morning feeling just terrible. -- Jean Kerr |
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OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow
"MaryL" wrote in message . .. "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "Adrian" wrote in message ... "Christina Websell" wrote: As there is no chance of raising my arm atm, I'm really upset by this. I *must* drive. To get food for my chickens and to shop. Tweed I wish I lived nearer to you so I could help. Aww, thank you. Physiotherapist raised my arm to the maximum today (bearing in mind I can only do this if I support it with my other arm) and asked me to try and support it myself for a few seconds. O M G. It hurt so much I held my breath each time. Next week I get into the hydrotherapy pool as she says having my arm supported by water will help. June gets food for my chickens, but she helps me so much I get embarrassed to keep asking. Shopping is my real problem. Yes, I can do it online but I can never find everything I want. I've been pretty well stuck in the house since March 14 although I've walked to the shops a few times recently when I was desperate, I really should not do it as it hurts my shoulder big time, it's too far Tweed - - - - - - - - - - - - - Could you speak to the owner/manager of the grocery and describe your problem? It's possible there might be an employee (or son or daughter of an employee) who would be willing to deliver your groceries for a fee. You could call in an order, either directly to the grocer or to the person who is going to deliver. Like everyone as an Asda customer, it's not possible to have them talk to you online, no telephone contact is possible. It costs me three US pounds to have my groceries delivered - it's a bummer that I cannot find everything I want on their website even though I know there are there in the store This is the reason I need to shop for myself - and to do so I have to drive. I'm doing my physio like crazy to achieve that. I wished I had not asked my physiotherapist today about my prognosis. She thinks it might be a year before I can use my shoulder properly again. Tweed |
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OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow
On May 23, 2:46*pm, Adrian wrote:
I'm sure that June is more than happy to help you out as no doubt you would be if your positions were reversed. Maybe one day you'll have the chance to repay her kindness. My motto is "It goes around it comes around"- I've helped people out when I could and people have helped me out when they could Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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Lesley Madigan wrote:
Also http://www.mobilityhire.uk.com/4mph-...y-scooter.html Look more reasonable price wise Don't those run on batteries, though, which can run down quickly? They're awful on hills, too. I think they're mostly meant for indoor use. I know some folks who use them, and it can be a hassle to transport them - you need a special lift for your car. Although a friend of mine has one that's pretty portable. It kind of collapses down and can be fit inside a car, so you don't need extra (expensive) equipment just to haul the thing around. Joyce -- The average, healthy, well-adjusted adult gets up at seven-thirty in the morning feeling just terrible. -- Jean Kerr |
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"Lesley Madigan" wrote in message ... I can understand you not wanting to lose Mr F though (Correct Adrian?) I am surprised you say there's not a .lot of automatics- here n London most cars are but if you've never driven an automatic you'll have loads of problems I suspect and anyway correct me if I am wrong (and given I don't drive I may be) the gear stick on an automatic is on the left in the same position as a manual (usually I may not drive myself but I have seen automatic gear sticks on the right hand side of the wheel but on a few Mercedes only- my dad had a beautiful Merc years ago and they are the only cars that interest me) so getting an automatic wouldn't be much help as you;d still have to reach down with your left hand to pull the gear stick ___________ Now I know you have never driven ;-) My difficulty is that I cannot move my arm enough to get third gear. Once I can do this I will be up and running. But I can't atm. Tweed Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow
On May 23, 4:19*pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote: "Adrian" wrote in message ... "Christina Websell" wrote: As there is no chance of raising my arm atm, I'm really upset by this. I *must* drive. *To get food for my chickens and to shop. Tweed I wish I lived nearer to you so I could help. Aww, thank you. Physiotherapist raised my arm to the maximum today (bearing in mind I can only do this if I support it with my other arm) and asked me to try and support it myself for a few seconds. O *M *G. It hurt so much I held my breath each time. Next week I get into the hydrotherapy pool as she says having my arm supported by water will help. I think you will like hydrotherapy. I found it very soothing. But then I didn't have it on my shoulders. June gets food for my chickens, but she helps me so much I get embarrassed to keep asking. Shopping is my real problem. *Yes, I can do it online but I can never find everything I want. I've been pretty well stuck in the house since March 14 although I've walked to the shops a few times recently when I was desperate, I really should not do it as it hurts my shoulder big time, it's too far Tweed |
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OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow
"Christina Websell" wrote in message
... "Joy" wrote in message ... In the meantime, any chance of trading your car in on one with automatic transmission? That might bring the driving days closer. I have thought about this, but it would be a last resort. I've had my car for a number of years and it's very reliable as I keep it well serviced. Automatic cars are not very popular here, so it's not easy to get them second hand. I've even thought of buying a cheap 2nd hand mobility scooter that I can operate with my right hand and selling it again afterwards when I can drive again. ATM, I do not want to part with my car. He has a name, Mr F due to his number plate MRF and I bought him from a 90 y o man called Mr Field. Plus he is so reliable, starts first time, every time. I've never driven an automatic car either. Tweed Okay. I do understand how you feel about your car. I love mine, too, but it is an automatic. It is a lot easier to learn to drive an automatic than what used to be called a standard shift, though. Your main problem would be training yourself not to shove your left foot through the floor when you change speeds. ;-) I see very few cars that aren't automatic shift. Where do you live? Joy |
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