For some time now I have been using mobility scooters from shopmobility, at first I was reluctant to do so but gave in when I realised getting around the shops etc was so much easier, since the latest visit to the specialist I am of the opinion that it will be a long haul until I am better able to get about.
My decision is to look into the possibility of getting my own scooter, this would free me to go to other places which right now are denied me. The caveat being that I can collapse it and get it into the back of our car, it therefore has to be easily dismantled, the heavy bits i.e.: the batteries, rear axle and motor have to be manageable, it needs to have a reasonable range be able to travel over grass and gravel (just in case) plus have a comfortable seat.
I have discovered there are dozens of machines on the market at all sorts of prices, so far I have not found anything that matches most of my criteria, a couple of places are on the lookout for me.
I have been sort of spoiled my friend Jan who has one which pretty much ticks all my boxes, I have subsequently found this model is discontinued (bummer). Still I am in no real hurry to get one as winter is approaching and I am unsure just how much use I would get from it, however should the right one be found then its all systems go. The future is bright the future is Mobility.
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
A Bit of Bad News
Bad news today 10 September, been to see doctor in Oxford, the result of my last test show that the chemo only worked while I was on it, now I've stopped the effect has stopped, the doctor seems to think a new course of pills will help, WHO KNOWS?
So next week all being sorted, the hospital will deliver them to my house, after that its back to blood test and doctors visits every month.
So next week all being sorted, the hospital will deliver them to my house, after that its back to blood test and doctors visits every month.
Monday, 2 September 2013
Iced Coffee
Today I had a big adventure, at lunchtime me were at our favourite pub for Scampi and chips good beer and a sit in the sun. Afterward a trip to Swindon Outlet Centre and there in Costa Coffee I had an iced latte, phew I mean how daring is that? It was almost a hot day so it was worth a try, and very tasty it was too. It's just one mad adventure after another.
Friday, 30 August 2013
A bit of a Drive
Since the departure of the children we have been a bit deflated Genny in particular has been down in the dumps, my attempts at cheering her up prove a bit pathetic, we've tried retail therapy that's only partially successful, to be honest I've had enough sitting in cafes drinking coffee for a while, but I know I will have to continue to do so especially as Genny needs to do our usual shopping anyway.
In desperation the other afternoon I grabbed Genny and we took off in the car, where we were headed I had know idea, I just wanted to get out of the house for a while. That while turned into a three hour drive around north Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, it actually reminded me what a beautiful country we live in, we went down narrow lanes and discovered villages I had never been to before. The trip although a great joy I can't help but think I wasted a lot of fuel in doing this, and would I have done this if we still had the roller skate (our little Seat) I never really enjoyed driving it, a means to an end we always said.
Genny is already planning ahead she is waiting to go to Odessa for Christmas, to be honest I am not so sure I want to go, the last time we were there the journey home was very stressful I was poorly for a few days afterward. So we shall see, maybe the new treatment will set me up well and I will be fighting fit and ready for anything.
In desperation the other afternoon I grabbed Genny and we took off in the car, where we were headed I had know idea, I just wanted to get out of the house for a while. That while turned into a three hour drive around north Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, it actually reminded me what a beautiful country we live in, we went down narrow lanes and discovered villages I had never been to before. The trip although a great joy I can't help but think I wasted a lot of fuel in doing this, and would I have done this if we still had the roller skate (our little Seat) I never really enjoyed driving it, a means to an end we always said.
Genny is already planning ahead she is waiting to go to Odessa for Christmas, to be honest I am not so sure I want to go, the last time we were there the journey home was very stressful I was poorly for a few days afterward. So we shall see, maybe the new treatment will set me up well and I will be fighting fit and ready for anything.
Monday, 19 August 2013
A Sad Day
A very sad day for me today Monday it was time for the children to go back home, It was to be a late flight from Gatwick South, a long way for us but Ray decided offered to come and help out if he was needed.
We have had a good few days with the children since they could came back from Teignmouth.
Monday is quiet this is basically getting ready their return to Odessa. we had gone to the Riverside Pub Lechlade on Sunday for lunch which was very very pleasant the weather was warm and sunny we had a good meal and that was it.
The flight from Gatwick was at midnight on Monday so we left from home at 7:30 it was to prove a very easy drive, we got to the airport in good time about 9:30pm, Ira had driven all the way. We parked up and made our way to the departures lounge area, there was only two people on the check-in desk the long queue took about 40 minutes to process, in the meantime I went to see if I could find the disabled place and inquire if they were prepared to lend me a wheelchair. With this I was able to go as far as public were allowed before they have to check through scanning hand baggage checking area, we saw them through and on their way.
Returning the wheelchair to the department the guy said he would very kindly push me out to the car. On the way we had to stop to pay the parking fee, WHAT YOU MUST BE JOKING!!! £10 I couldn't believe it, I know I had not been to the airport for a number of years but I had not expected that sort of price hike, strewth not doing that again.
Back at the car we piled in and made our way home. I was unsure how I could cope with the drive, in the event it went very well, however by the time we were nearing Oxford I was feeling the strain, so was extremely pleased to hand over the last part of the journey to Ray.
We arrived home about 12:40 to a very quiet house.
Later that morning we had a Skype call from Ira to say they were safly home.
We have had a good few days with the children since they could came back from Teignmouth.
Monday is quiet this is basically getting ready their return to Odessa. we had gone to the Riverside Pub Lechlade on Sunday for lunch which was very very pleasant the weather was warm and sunny we had a good meal and that was it.
The flight from Gatwick was at midnight on Monday so we left from home at 7:30 it was to prove a very easy drive, we got to the airport in good time about 9:30pm, Ira had driven all the way. We parked up and made our way to the departures lounge area, there was only two people on the check-in desk the long queue took about 40 minutes to process, in the meantime I went to see if I could find the disabled place and inquire if they were prepared to lend me a wheelchair. With this I was able to go as far as public were allowed before they have to check through scanning hand baggage checking area, we saw them through and on their way.
Returning the wheelchair to the department the guy said he would very kindly push me out to the car. On the way we had to stop to pay the parking fee, WHAT YOU MUST BE JOKING!!! £10 I couldn't believe it, I know I had not been to the airport for a number of years but I had not expected that sort of price hike, strewth not doing that again.
Back at the car we piled in and made our way home. I was unsure how I could cope with the drive, in the event it went very well, however by the time we were nearing Oxford I was feeling the strain, so was extremely pleased to hand over the last part of the journey to Ray.
We arrived home about 12:40 to a very quiet house.
Later that morning we had a Skype call from Ira to say they were safly home.
Thursday, 15 August 2013
My Porche
Looking for things dot do since Ira returned from Devon, I thought it would be nice to go out to Bicester Village, it's a very popular shopping centre. I have been here a couple of times before, this is the first time using a scooter. The visitors centre fixed me up with one at no charge, very good, as usual the family have abandoned me to my own devices. I have taken a very slow drive up and down this place and must say its pretty boring for chaps unless you are into designer clothing etc: I only found one place of even slight interest that was Bose Audio, it was good to go to look and listen to what they had on offer the staff were very helpful friendly and chatty which suited me well.
I was looking for a coffee place found Starbucks and Pret but they don't appeal however I did find Cafe Carluccio’s who welcomed me and my scooter, they found me a place to park it and a table,a very busy place it took a while to order my Cappuccino,when it arrived though it was well worth the wait. This place is a real treasure trove of fine Italian food, wines, cheeses, cakes and pastries I was sorely tempted but managed to restrain myself.
For me this One thing is what has made the visit here worthwhile.
Time is moving on soon the girls will be ready for the off so it's back to my chariot or your Porche as the staff here called it and back to the car.
I was looking for a coffee place found Starbucks and Pret but they don't appeal however I did find Cafe Carluccio’s who welcomed me and my scooter, they found me a place to park it and a table,a very busy place it took a while to order my Cappuccino,when it arrived though it was well worth the wait. This place is a real treasure trove of fine Italian food, wines, cheeses, cakes and pastries I was sorely tempted but managed to restrain myself.
For me this One thing is what has made the visit here worthwhile.
Time is moving on soon the girls will be ready for the off so it's back to my chariot or your Porche as the staff here called it and back to the car.
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Weston Pier
We seem to have spent a lot of time driving from town to town so that the girls can go shopping or window shopping, I have drunk an awful lot of coffee but, Irina has had plenty of driving practice,so much so that there is no need for me to go with her as her mentor, however I am still needed as a navigator, Genny professes to being unsure how to get anywhere I don't believe her it's just her way of ensuring I get out of the house because I do tend to like the comfort of my armchair.
On Tuesday we drive to Weston Super Mare where we meet Lena, she is taking Ira to Shaldon for a few days. An uneventful journey sees us there in good time especially as we need disabled parking. A couple of goes round the town centre find us at a car park with a disabled shop attached. Having parked we went inside to see if a scooter was available, it was: so off we set for the sea front, the day was overcast and a promise of rain. The tide had not long turned leaving a strip of wet sand filled with children, donkeys,small kiddie rides, there were stalls selling the usual stuff buckets, spades, kites, flip-flops, rock,candy floss, even a small cafe selling sea food.
We decided as we were early to take a stroll on the newly reconstructed pier, it's a real come on, free to get on it but pay very high for any of the rides and amusements.
The original idea was to meet at a cafe we had used on a previous visit, but the smells coming from the cafe here were to strong to resist, I had a message from Lena to say she was in town and making her way to us, fish and chips were ordered, we sat down in great anticipation, what a let down should have known better, just not a good experience at all.
Then it started to rain nothing for it but to. Head back to our car, find Lena car, and transfer Ira bags, this done we bade our farewells and headed for the motorway. Another uneventful journey found us home late afternoon, soon after our arrival had phone call from Ira to say they to had arrived safely.
On Tuesday we drive to Weston Super Mare where we meet Lena, she is taking Ira to Shaldon for a few days. An uneventful journey sees us there in good time especially as we need disabled parking. A couple of goes round the town centre find us at a car park with a disabled shop attached. Having parked we went inside to see if a scooter was available, it was: so off we set for the sea front, the day was overcast and a promise of rain. The tide had not long turned leaving a strip of wet sand filled with children, donkeys,small kiddie rides, there were stalls selling the usual stuff buckets, spades, kites, flip-flops, rock,candy floss, even a small cafe selling sea food.
We decided as we were early to take a stroll on the newly reconstructed pier, it's a real come on, free to get on it but pay very high for any of the rides and amusements.
The original idea was to meet at a cafe we had used on a previous visit, but the smells coming from the cafe here were to strong to resist, I had a message from Lena to say she was in town and making her way to us, fish and chips were ordered, we sat down in great anticipation, what a let down should have known better, just not a good experience at all.
Then it started to rain nothing for it but to. Head back to our car, find Lena car, and transfer Ira bags, this done we bade our farewells and headed for the motorway. Another uneventful journey found us home late afternoon, soon after our arrival had phone call from Ira to say they to had arrived safely.
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