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[Helly Welly]

I can't sit on my trike anymore

 

The saddle is too hard which aggravates my hypermobility syndrome (HMS) . Also, i won't be able to use it during school holidays when DD is walking. And, i can't pedal anymore as it aggravates my HMS And i can't walk very far on my crutches anymore as fatigue is a real issue with HMS.

 

So, i've got a mobility scooter It's blue, pretty standard, but i got it from ebay so it was only £285. It is an ex-demo scooter, just like my trike is!

 

I also joined up to Leicester shopmobility this morning and terrorised all the shoppers. Actually, it was fab and made such a difference. When i'm in my wheelchair i tend to get a bit fed up with people getting in the way. It didn't seem to be such a problem on the scooter, maybe people were scared of me. It was so much more comfortable as well.

 

So next week, half term, should be a lot easier than i imagined it would be.

 

Just be careful if you come anywhere near Wigston, it may be safer in the middle of the road

[Guest]

do you have to tax and insure it?

 

it'll be much easier than a wheel chair i'm sure.

 

I think i might have to get one ultimately so keep us posted on how you find it, happy scootering

[Snowy]

What a shame about your trike, it looked so cool and you haven't had it long But good news about the scooter! And what a bargain! My Mum used one, it was brilliant

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Sorry to hear about the trike . The scooter sounds great though - when are the go faster stripes going on .

[Helly Welly]

do you have to tax and insure it?

 

it'll be much easier than a wheel chair i'm sure.

 

I think i might have to get one ultimately so keep us posted on how you find it, happy scootering

 

I'm only going on the pavement as it is a slow one so i don't need insurance or tax. You can get fast ones that only go on the road but i don't know about them. I really needed to be on the pavement with DD.

 

Let me know if anyone wants an electirc trike. I'm hoping to get a good price on ebay, when i get around to putting it on.

[chelsea]

I didnt even realise you had to tax a mobility scooter!

 

sorry to hear you didnt get on with your trike, pleased you've got sorted with the scooter though.

[Snowy]

As long as you don't do what this chap did Helly!

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/news/pensioner-on-scooter-causes-one-mile-tailback-on-18561844.html

[Couperman]

I posted a photo of that poor chap a few weeks ago, and trust me that particular stretch of road requires a stuntman kind of nerve even in a fast car.

 

Anyway, Helen if people get in your way, mow them down, you know you want to aim for the ones wearing shellsuits and stripey baseball caps

 

I am sorry to hear you can't get on with your trike anymore but....good luck with your new wheels

 

Kev.

[Egluntyne]

My Dad had a red one.

 

It isn't an exaggeration to say that it transformed his life.

 

He could go out for his paper and a bit of shopping again and a couple of his friend had them so they used to meet up.

 

We used to tease them and call them Heck's Angels.

 

I'm 99% certain that he didn't have to pay tax or insurance, but it is a few years ago.

[Helly Welly]

As long as you don't do what this chap did Helly!

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/news/pensioner-on-scooter-causes-one-mile-tailback-on-18561844.html

 

 

OMG

[little chickadee]

Congratulations helen - I know you're going to love it. Mine really transformed my life and shopping is so great - you get a real sense of independance and freedom Sorry about the trike. I'm finding that mine is good for some things, but I'm still using my 2 wheeled electric bike a lot.

 

Good luck with your new wheels

[The Dogmother]

That sounds just the ticket Helen - great news!

 

There's a mobility shop in Banbury and so many people have scooters now - they look fab.

[theherd123]

Congratulations Helly Welly - getting about will be much easier for you now!

 

My parents and 3 of their older friends came to stay with us last week and i told them about the scooters they have for hire in the local shopping centre but it turns out you have to pay a yearly fee so they just hired 2 wheelchairs instead.

 

I must say my dad was quite disappointed as even though he & my mum are still very able bodied he was looking forward to all 5 of them doing an 'Italian Job' style assault on the local town!

[Helly Welly]

That's a shame

 

Our shopmobility scheme is entirely free, though you can of course make a donation.