Quilt show and broken toe
05-08-2010, 01:58 PM
#21
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
I say go also. Painkillers cannot compete with fabric. It's what the doctor ordered.
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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