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  #11  
Old May 23rd 11, 10:15 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Lesley Madigan
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Default 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

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Old May 23rd 11, 10:45 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Lesley Madigan
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Default OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow

Also http://www.mobilityhire.uk.com/4mph-...y-scooter.html

Look more reasonable price wise

Lesley

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Old May 23rd 11, 10:46 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Adrian[_2_]
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Default OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow

"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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Old May 23rd 11, 10:54 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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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

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the morning feeling just terrible. -- Jean Kerr
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Old May 23rd 11, 10:55 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Christina Websell
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Default 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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Old May 23rd 11, 10:59 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Lesley Madigan
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Default 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

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Old May 23rd 11, 10:59 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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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

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the morning feeling just terrible. -- Jean Kerr
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Old May 23rd 11, 11:10 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Christina Websell
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Default OT. New physiotherapy tomorrow


"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


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Old May 24th 11, 12:29 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Winnie
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Default 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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Old May 24th 11, 01:10 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Joy
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Default 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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