I took my power chair up an escalator once. That scared the -----
out of me. Oh well, It's good for constipation (smile) - Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Betty Alfred <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 1999 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: Real Life
> In a message dated 12/19/1999 1:14:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << Joyce - I almost never accept a stranger's offer to help as that is
usually
> more trouble than it's worth. - Bob
> >>
>
> When I'm walking through a swinging door, for a brief moment the door is
sort
> of part of my support system. When somebody comes behind me and "helps"
by
> opening the door all the way, they always make me lose my balance a
little.
> It's almost like knocking out one of my crutches.
>
> Different note: If I could take my chair up and down escalators, I'd
really
> be impressed with myself. I understand some people can do this.
> Betty
>