RE: [TMIC] Managing in winter
I have a Hoveround (mp4) electric which I bought on Craig's list for $200.00 - it stinks, in general (tough to get on) , but I can go on the grass with it, but it's a bumpy ride. I take my battery operated weed wacker, loping shears hedge trimmer, get some things done Bbrney From: Akua [mailto:a...@artfarm.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 11:44 PM To: bradebi; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter I wish my wheelchair would go over grass, so i could go in my yard... what kind of wheelchair do you have? I have these rubber kleets that pull onto your snow boots they have metal spikes on the bottom..they are very good and well made...I haven't even got close to slipping with them. Also my wheel chair is all terrain I am really impressed with it..I can go threw dirt grass and snow...deep sand doesn't work well in any chair I guess, but I was able to use my chair like a walker and I got down to the water...Oh I live in Lake Tahoe California..and we get a lot of snow too...I generally feel better in winter..as long as I don't get cold..and if I get bone chilling cold it could take days to warm up again..very painful. Debi --
Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter
I wait until walks, etc., have been fairly cleaned off - which is pretty quick. I use my cane for short distances and hold only my husband. If necessary, we use the wheelchair - again, when it is fairly cleaned off. In Missouri we can get quite a bit of snow, so with my husband being retired, we just snuggle in at home til things get better outside. Janice - Original Message - From: lynne myers To: jharpe...@aol.com ; tmic Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 7:43 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter For me the only issues I have with winter is an increase in pain, the heat makes my spasms much worse than cold. I have never lived any where other than snowy Michigan so I think coping with the ice and snow have just become normal. I just wear rubber soled tennis shoes and keep going. As long as there is atleast a thin layer of snow over any ice that may be there walking is not that hard. The only problems happen when places try to remove all the snow from parking lots, side walks etc and then it freezes. I use my cane in winter but that is just for my comfort, dont think it would actually help if I was going to fall. --- On Sun, 6/14/09, jharpe...@aol.com jharpe...@aol.com wrote: From: jharpe...@aol.com jharpe...@aol.com Subject: [TMIC] Managing in winter To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009, 11:40 PM This may seem like an odd question here at the beginning of the summer, but my husband and I were talking about job situations and long-term possibilities and the like, and he made the comment that he never considered moving up North where there was a lot of snow because of my situation. It's true that when we do have snow and ice, which isn't too often here in SC, I pretty much am confined inside. I walk without a cane or walker, but my balance and footing aren't sure enough that I could walk where it is slippery. Though I love him for taking that into account, I hate that he is limited in that way. How DO some of you manage in wintry weather? Does just sprinkling rock salt on your driveway or front step help, or are there other things you do to cope, or do you just stay inside when it's slippery out? Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ -- Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips.
Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter
Hi, My neighbor takes my trash out every week for me. My ex husband plows my driveway in the winter and mows the lawn in the summer. Plus,my youngest daughter goes food shopping and to the library for me;she and her husband do things around the house for me.My oldest daughter and her husband do a lot of things too(they got some new fencing,painted it,and installed it last year,and painted my house a few years ago). Plus my sister and brother in law take me to appointments when needed.I live in an area without public transportation,and handicapped transportation is not available. Cheryl who knows how lucky she is with family and friends. --- On Tue, 6/16/09, fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com wrote: From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter To: Akua a...@artfarm.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 10:04 AM It was easier when i was rehabbing in the city... someone shoveled the front of the building and ... I find being in a small town is easier. Try the community services- if not in the phone book, call the town office. During the school year call the High School Guidance person. I have a high school squad to shovel in the winter, mow in the summer, move objects around in the house, do minor plumbing and electrical jobs. I pay $15.00 per hour and if they do well will write a college reference letter for them. If you ask, you will find lots of great people who want to help Good Luck F
RE: [TMIC] Managing in winter
You just walk vey carefullyyou where good boots or rubber soles and if needed you use a cane. My legs actually feel better in the winterit is the summer humidity that is the worst! Rob in New Jersey From: jharpe...@aol.com [mailto:jharpe...@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 11:40 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Managing in winter This may seem like an odd question here at the beginning of the summer, but my husband and I were talking about job situations and long-term possibilities and the like, and he made the comment that he never considered moving up North where there was a lot of snow because of my situation. It's true that when we do have snow and ice, which isn't too often here in SC, I pretty much am confined inside. I walk without a cane or walker, but my balance and footing aren't sure enough that I could walk where it is slippery. Though I love him for taking that into account, I hate that he is limited in that way. How DO some of you manage in wintry weather? Does just sprinkling rock salt on your driveway or front step help, or are there other things you do to cope, or do you just stay inside when it's slippery out? Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00 04 for local deals at your fingertips.
Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter
For me the only issues I have with winter is an increase in pain, the heat makes my spasms much worse than cold. I have never lived any where other than snowy Michigan so I think coping with the ice and snow have just become normal. I just wear rubber soled tennis shoes and keep going. As long as there is atleast a thin layer of snow over any ice that may be there walking is not that hard. The only problems happen when places try to remove all the snow from parking lots, side walks etc and then it freezes. I use my cane in winter but that is just for my comfort, dont think it would actually help if I was going to fall. --- On Sun, 6/14/09, jharpe...@aol.com jharpe...@aol.com wrote: From: jharpe...@aol.com jharpe...@aol.com Subject: [TMIC] Managing in winter To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009, 11:40 PM This may seem like an odd question here at the beginning of the summer, but my husband and I were talking about job situations and long-term possibilities and the like, and he made the comment that he never considered moving up North where there was a lot of snow because of my situation. It's true that when we do have snow and ice, which isn't too often here in SC, I pretty much am confined inside. I walk without a cane or walker, but my balance and footing aren't sure enough that I could walk where it is slippery. Though I love him for taking that into account, I hate that he is limited in that way. How DO some of you manage in wintry weather? Does just sprinkling rock salt on your driveway or front step help, or are there other things you do to cope, or do you just stay inside when it's slippery out? Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips.
Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter
I have these rubber kleets that pull onto your snow boots they have metal spikes on the bottom..they are very good and well made...I haven't even got close to slipping with them. Also my wheel chair is all terrain I am really impressed with it..I can go threw dirt grass and snow...deep sand doesn't work well in any chair I guess, but I was able to use my chair like a walker and I got down to the water...Oh I live in Lake Tahoe California..and we get a lot of snow too...I generally feel better in winter..as long as I don't get cold..and if I get bone chilling cold it could take days to warm up again..very painful. Debi From: jharpe...@aol.com Date: 6/14/2009 8:40:41 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Managing in winter This may seem like an odd question here at the beginning of the summer, but my husband and I were talking about job situations and long-term possibilities and the like, and he made the comment that he never considered moving up North where there was a lot of snow because of my situation. It's true that when we do have snow and ice, which isn't too often here in SC, I pretty much am confined inside. I walk without a cane or walker, but my balance and footing aren't sure enough that I could walk where it is slippery. Though I love him for taking that into account, I hate that he is limited in that way. How DO some of you manage in wintry weather? Does just sprinkling rock salt on your driveway or front step help, or are there other things you do to cope, or do you just stay inside when it's slippery out? Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. Spiral_notebook.jpg
Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter
It was easier when i was rehabbing in the city... someone shoveled the front of the building and the LiftLine, the paratransit pulled up near the entrance. Now home in the small town, I paid tons to get my walkways shoveled, but often the area i need to land and go down-- my ramps and extra bits weren't done. I used to do all my shoveling, steps , pathways, and driveway, into the street., when i could walk Last winter, my first one home, i just hibernated and prayed for endurance. How DO some of you manage in wintry weather? Does just sprinkling rock salt on your driveway or front step help, or are there other things you do to cope, or do you just stay inside when it's slippery out? Barbara H. http://barbarah.wordpress.com/http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ --
Re: [TMIC] Managing in winter
I wish my wheelchair would go over grass, so i could go in my yard... what kind of wheelchair do you have? I have these rubber kleets that pull onto your snow boots they have metal spikes on the bottom..they are very good and well made...I haven't even got close to slipping with them. Also my wheel chair is all terrain I am really impressed with it..I can go threw dirt grass and snow...deep sand doesn't work well in any chair I guess, but I was able to use my chair like a walker and I got down to the water...Oh I live in Lake Tahoe California..and we get a lot of snow too...I generally feel better in winter..as long as I don't get cold..and if I get bone chilling cold it could take days to warm up again..very painful. Debi --
[TMIC] Managing in winter
This may seem like an odd question here at the beginning of the summer, but my husband and I were talking about job situations and long-term possibilities and the like, and he made the comment that he never considered moving up North where there was a lot of snow because of my situation. It's true that when we do have snow and ice, which isn't too often here in SC, I pretty much am confined inside. I walk without a cane or walker, but my balance and footing aren't sure enough that I could walk where it is slippery. Though I love him for taking that into account, I hate that he is limited in that way. How DO some of you manage in wintry weather? Does just sprinkling rock salt on your driveway or front step help, or are there other things you do to cope, or do you just stay inside when it's slippery out? Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com/_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com/) **Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown0004)
