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    Old 05-08-2010, 01:58 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
    I went to my local guilds show this past weekend and we brought a wheelchair with us. I used it for a short time and my friend, who had a knee replacement in Feb used it most of the time. I am borrowing the chair to go to Disneyland on Monday because I cannot walk. I have a torn meniscus and am scheduled for surgery on the 25th
    That being said, I have a quilt run coming up on the first weekend in June. I am pretty sure that I will not be able to make it. It is much harder to get in and out of a car and 13 quilt shops than to just go somewhere and stay.
    It gives you a new perspective to be in a wheel chair, I was in one to go to Sea Word last month and like I said, gives you a new perspective. If your friends are willing to help push you around I say go. You can probably get out of the chair to see close ups for short spurts of standing and walking. It's the being on your feet and walking all day that I cannot do.
    Can you rent a scooter for the day? That would be motorized and you can move it yourself and leave your friends free to look. I don't know what resources you have there but you might check out a Medical store and see if they rent any or maybe if you knew anyone who had one you could borrow. My DH has a scooter (similar to a 4 wheeler but not as big) And my MIL used to use one too.

    There is no shame in using a wheelchair or scooter and making people move out of your way!!! You get the best view that way!!! Go for it!
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    Old 05-08-2010, 02:31 PM
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    Go for it. Why miss it again this year. Let your friends help you.
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    Old 05-08-2010, 03:01 PM
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    I took my Mom to the IQS Show in Rosemont last month, and rented her a wheelchair. I worked out pretty good...Some of the booths I didn't dare enter with the chair. So some we parked it and she went to look at what she wanted. When we were looking at the quilts, we did get a bit better view because I was able to push her up pretty close.
    Just make sure that you have a tote bag with longer handles so that you can attach to the back of the chair.
    If you don't know how to control one of the motorized carts, I really don't know if it is such a good idea in the crowds....you will have to judge. I didn't get it for Mom because I knew it would make her nervous trying to drive it in the crowds.
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    Old 05-08-2010, 03:10 PM
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    I am sure you do feel better after all the encouragement you receive from your quilting friends here.....yes, you should go and just a suggestion if your husband is a veteran you are eligible to call the Am. Legion/Legion of Foreign Wars to have use of a wheelchair at no cost. Have a fun day :)

    Originally Posted by Bobbielinks
    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!!
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    Old 05-08-2010, 06:04 PM
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    I hope you go and let your friends help you navigate.
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    Old 05-08-2010, 06:13 PM
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    OMG!!! you poor thing. When is the show??? And where in OP? I am in Blue Springs in MO and might make a try at it. If I can get my mom to come with me. Need the extra hands with two kids and a double stroller.
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    Old 05-08-2010, 06:14 PM
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    GO!
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    Old 05-08-2010, 09:04 PM
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    I for one say go to the show, use a chair if you have to (don't be a fool and walk when you can ride), let your friends help, take pain killers and a cooler with a bag of frozen peas in it to ice our foot. Put a little bike horn on the chair to toot. Have fun girlfriend. Life's too short.
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    Old 05-08-2010, 09:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by quiltluvr
    Sorry about the toe!

    I say go also. Painkillers cannot compete with fabric. It's what the doctor ordered.
    No they sure can't! Please please accept the help and enjoy yourself! You'd be kicking yourself if you didn't go.
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    Old 05-09-2010, 01:59 AM
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    OUCH!!! So sorry to hear about your toe. You might be suprized at the difference a week makes in how you feel. Keep your foot elevated as much as possible to keep the swelling down. And by all means, go to the show-I am sure it will be worth it, and if you have to use a wheelchair to do it, at least it is an option. Don't be suprised if people talk really LOUD to you either lol, because if you are in a wheelchair, you must not be able to hear.
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