Zimmer Lane

You may well laugh - it'll be your turn on the zimmer sooner than you
think!

"Bernard" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Over the weekend I saw a hilarious site. An elderly lady with what I can
only describe as a Zimmer frame on wheels. She was using the cycle lane
rather than the pavement, she didn't have a helmet though.

Afew years ago I suffered spinal trauma, and for a couple of years had to
use a disability scooter to get about on as my walking was poor. You would
be surprised how many pedestrians in a shopping area don't see you and
nearly walk straight into you. There eyes seem to be focussed at 5 feet,
and my head was probably at 4.5 feet. I eventually fitted a high intensity
yellow flashing light on a pole at about 5 foot high, and still people
walked into me. Perhaps the old lady was tired of being jostled, not nice
when your balance isn't too good. Also using the cycle lane she didn't have
to worry about kerbs. Must admit to the humour of the situation though.

Bill
PS I had surgery and now ride my bike again and walk and work for a living
so all is well.

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You may well laugh - it'll be your turn on the zimmer sooner than you
think!

As an aside to this...
I was outside Winchester station this afternoon and was approached by an
elderly lady (80-ish) with zimmer type thing - one with castors and
brakes. She asked me if I ever rode with the 'Midweek Fellowship' (which
I don't).
Anyway she said she had recently had to hang up her wheels, but was
looking for another suitable cycle-machine that could cater for her
disability - so wonderful to hear.
Her present bikes were a Brompton and a Bike Friday.

She went on to tell me that when discussing what would happen to her
chattels when she leaves this world, she asked her son if there was
anything he would particularly like.
His first answer was the Bromton.
What a terrific little encounter this turned out to be.

John B

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Bill
PS I had surgery and now ride my bike again and walk and work for a living
so all is well.

Great outcome and congratulations on recovering. I've spent some time less
than able, and know what a relief it is to get back on the bike.

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You may well laugh - it'll be your turn on the zimmer sooner than you
think!

And mine.... but *I* shall retain my good looks!!

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"Bernard" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Over the weekend I saw a hilarious site. An elderly lady with what I can
only describe as a Zimmer frame on wheels. She was using the cycle lane
rather than the pavement, she didn't have a helmet though.

Afew years ago I suffered spinal trauma, and for a couple of years had to
use a disability scooter to get about on as my walking was poor. You
would be surprised how many pedestrians in a shopping area don't see you
and nearly walk straight into you. There eyes seem to be focussed at 5
feet, and my head was probably at 4.5 feet. I eventually fitted a high
intensity yellow flashing light on a pole at about 5 foot high, and still
people walked into me. Perhaps the old lady was tired of being jostled,
not nice when your balance isn't too good. Also using the cycle lane she
didn't have to worry about kerbs.

Or pushbikes ....:o(

I submit that on or about Tue, 27 Sep 2005 19:45:12 GMT, the person
known to the court as "ian henden" <[email hidden]> made a statement
(<[email hidden]> in Your Honour's bundle) to
the following effect:

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Also using the cycle lane she
didn't have to worry about kerbs.

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Or pushbikes ....:o(

Indeed. We know the main carriageway is much safer.

Guy
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