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From: Bill.Freads@f700.n12.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Freads)
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Subject: Re: Wheelchairs and Snow/Ice
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Date: 31 Jan 91 22:11:41 GMT
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In a message to Bill Freads, dated, <01-15-91 11:08> Harry London wrote:

HL> I won't quote your post about getting around on snow/ice/slush, but
HL> you''ve certainly given me something to shoot at. Right now I can't
HL> imagine doing any of the things you did in this kind of weather, but
HL> knowing you've done it shows me what is possible, and I thank yo for it.

Well, never say "DIE" I certainly won't, last year I had to use my cane to 
help the machine in certain spots that were not shovelled, you know, giving 
it a helping hand like a Skipole, or for that matter, I use the crook of the 
cane to hook onto something and pull myself along as well if the machine is 
giving me problems in running through a bit of high Snow, the problem here 
is... One needs to be a bit inventive if one is determined to get around in 
this messy weather, and I'm happy to say that I alway's think of an most 
unlikely solution to my problems, if and when they arise...

 Best of luck in your trials in the snow, I know it's a bit hard to get 
around it, but in case of neccessary, you'll be surprised what you can do.

Cheers.

 Bill 
 

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