Helly Welly Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Sorry to hear about the trike . The scooter sounds great though - when are the go faster stripes going on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 That's a shame Our shopmobility scheme is entirely free, though you can of course make a donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
