Most definitely I think you should go. Sounds like you have two very good friends that are willing to help. By the time you go next week, you should be feeling somewhat better and that will help. Don't miss out - definitely go!

Sorry about the toe!

I say go also. Painkillers cannot compete with fabric. It's what the doctor ordered.

Seriously, there's nothing wrong with using the wheelchair route. I'm inspired to see others out and about with whatever limitations they have. They won't let obstacles keep them from doing the things they love. It's kinda the rest of us that can be rude by not being as accommodating with adjusting ourselves to their needs and circumstances.

I hope you go and have a great time!

Thanks everyone. I'm feeling better already. Being encouraged to go to the quilt show (even in a wheelchair) really helps. I believe I'll call the convention center and see if they have chairs to rent, if not, I'll call my local homehealth center and check on one. Thanks everyone!!

besides, being among the disabled is very educational

opens ones eyes to a whole new perspective of being

..... and THAT is why the sign in my kitchen reads: "Housework won't kill me - but I'm not taking any chances!" Hope the toe feels better soon.

Go! A rolling walker with a seat and a basket might be your best bet. You could walk on your own and turn around and get out of traffic, sit and rest then go again. I have both wheelchair and walker and prefer walker if well enough.

That's what I was thinking too! Hang tote bags on the handles, hold things in your lap. Your firends will probably be glad to load you up, in more ways than one. Go, with painkillers on hand.

Check with your local medical supplier, maybe you can rent a knee walker. It is for people with one bad foot, a little sling holds your knee and you just push it along. It even has hand breaks, now I have to admit, if I saw some poor curly haired wonam racing down hill, on an out of control knee walker, I would wet myself laughing.

OK, back to the present, you would have all of your mobility, but not have to use your foot!

I take my mother to quilt shows..and she rides in a wheel chair. I bought one that is light weight...easy to move around. I put a huge tote bag on the handles..then use electical ties to attache it. When we get to a booth that she would like to see ..she uses her cane and walks the booth...then returns to the chair. We put all her packages in the tote..and the cane fits in there too. We buzz the show all day long..she gets to admire the quilts and fabric..It is a great mother daughter day. I hope you go to the show..ride the chair..and have a great time.

do you wear glasses?
I do, and a hearing aid... and I have spinal cysts and degenerative disc disease that makes prolonged walking/standing excruciating... I have a walker with wheels and a SEAT (available at your local walmart/rite aid/cvs etc for reasonable prices).... and you can get a wheel chair for $99 - a fold up kind - you don't have to have a 'regular' wheel chair...
you are injured and temporarily disabled - why not use the chair or walker?
If your hearing fails are you going to be one of those people who refuse to wear a hearing aid? - I LOVE mine! I've worn glasses since grade school....
Go to the quilt show, use any aids that you need, ENJOY yourself and DON'T APOLOGIZE...
geez, don't make me come over there...