* Forwarded (from: HANDISEX) by Warren King using timEd 1.01.
* Originally from Bob Lantrip (1:19/131) to James Harding.
* Original dated: Oct 16 '95, 09:44
 -=> Quoting James Harding to Bob Lantrip <=-
 JH> I've got a full leg brace here now that I just can't wear. It makes me
 JH> feel like I have a woden leg, and am gonna fall on my face........:)
 JH> So I don't wear it! Like you I am slowly moving to the chair, but it
 JH> ain't easy getting over the WC/Fright........:(
I keep expecting to see Warren King jump into this thread.  He gave up his 
braces some time ago and says he's much happier in the W/C.  I'm not very 
good with change to begin with and this one is one of the hardest I've tried 
yet.
Some sneaky way to get met to post!  I think you wanted this in this area, 
rather than the one I found it. :-)
 JH> pure Hell getting into in a W/C, yet they make no changes. Have you
 JH> noticed in the last few years the service stations? Now you have
 JH> to get out go into the stations (which are stores) etc... In my
 JH> neighborhood there is just one left that has a little booth out in the
 JH> center of the pumps.... It is easy to pay for gas, cigs, etc. So I
 JH> give them my business......
A lot of the convenience stores around here have drive through windows.  I 
sometimes get my gas and then drive around to the window.  I know that they 
are thinking I'm going to drive off without paying, but it serves them right. 
Since Ardmore is a small town, we still have a few full service stations and 
that's where I usually go.
Bob...
This is one of the hardest problems to solve with using the wheelchair. I 
have had to just establish a good relationship at one station so that they 
would recognize my car and come out to give service.  I remember going to 10 
different stations one morning last winter when it was cold and rainy trying 
to get served!  Flashed the HP hanging card and watched the attdenants 
pretend the didn't see me.   Ended up having to find one that at least 
had a roof over the pumps and get out and do it myself.  Those islands make 
it very difficult.  Had to punch the buttons using the end of the gas nozzle.
Regards, Warren
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