The Maiden Voyage.

dreamdaisy

I bought me some new wheels and tonight will be the first run of any great length. Yup, I got a rollator and I shall shortly be trundling down to t'curry house ably assisted by Daisy Mark 2. (Daisy Mark 1 also has four wheels but comes with an in-built motor. For Mark 2 I am that motor.) Gulp. Should I smash a bottle of champers over her frame or just swig it? Yup, that's what I thought - that's a no-brainer! Wish me luck. DD

valval

good luck have you got your l plates on it to warn people to get out of the way??????????/.
have great night val

suzygirl

Enjoy your new found freedom!!!!!

elnafinn

Hi DD x

Wow, definitely champagne and drink it! I love champagne. x:-D Aw, have a great night out, DD - you deserve it. You will be whizzing back, with the trustworthy Daisy Mark II, leaving Mr. DD behind.

I love the title of your thread.

Love
Elna x

kellerman

Hi DD,
Wondered what was coming when I saw the title.....
Have a good night and don't forget L plates.
Are you allowed to drink in charge of these....oh drink it...if you must christen Daisy 11 with cheap plonk not champagne. May

jillyb1

Glad you're enjoying the new mode of transport ; quick warning though , you might find a few new aches while getting used to propelling it as it's a different form of travel . Persevere , it'll pass . Jillyb

dreamdaisy

Thank you all for your encouragement, because I am throughly bewildered. I made it there - and back - without a single pause for rest. :shock: That's a first for more years than I care to remember so what I must be wary of is not going too far, too fast. Daisy Mk2 is noisy but I care not, it's a case of have ability, will trundle. Thank you for the timely warning Jillyb1, the shoulders are aching but in a slightly different way to usual, I need to do this a little at a time, yes? Right, now I'll hit the sofa and bore Mr DD with the recording of Strictly. DD

roses1

Hi DD,

Congratulations on the new wheels and deffo champagne to celebrate x:-D it is so important to be able to get out isnt it?

happy travels!

Rose x

hileena111

Hi DD
Congratulations.....dont think you are allowed to be drunk in charge of it
I have vaguely thought about one. You know I have a scooter. I keep thinking could I do with one of those and get more exercise.
I dont need the scooter all the time so can walk unaided but not for very long outside.....Inside its different, probably because its a stop start thing....not a constant walk.
You were getting exercise anyway with the crutches....but the times I use the scooter I think I could maybe use a walker.
Enjoy it
Love
Hileena

nanasue

Hello DD,
Good to hear you've got some new wheels and that your first trip out was a good one. I'm seriously considering getting one of these as I find it harder and harder to walk for too long. I hope you continue to enjoy using it and that it makes life easier for you.

Sue x

dreamdaisy

I wholeheartedly recommend having one. The crutches are fine but I did not realise until I tried one of these how much effort crutches take, this in comparison is a doddle. It will be there for the more adventurous days (for example Mr DD and me recently went to Oxford for a short break, it would have been an absolute boon there) and it's here in reserve for the harder days. If I take it into town well, gone are the days where I could not queue to pay for summat - oh the bargains I have had to leave behind in M&S! - I now have my own seat! I am now wishing I had gone for a slightly more expensive model (in case that would be quieter) but never mind: this is a good entry-level one, it's light enough for me to lift easily in and out of the car and that is important. It needs some tweaking, I want one of those clips that snap round the frame but can also hold a stick, and I may well buy a proper old-fashioned bicycle lamp for night-time illumination: street lamps are not a feature in the depths of the North Norfolk countryside we love so much.

Walking without a pit-stop or two - who'd a thunk it? DD

valval

well dd you did it and with style girl who cares about a little noise you can always put some bells on for a christam feel at least the noise will warn people you are on your way they can have kettle on waiting for you well done keep it up little and often till you find your leavel do not want you over doing things val

hileena111

Hi DD
Just thought
Are you going to decorate this with little lights for Christmas the way you do with your crutches????

Love
Hileena

julie47

oh dd

I am so very pleased that the rollator is so useful. And well done for walking as well as you did.
Lights, and high vis vest being sent in post.

Love Juliepf x

joanlawson

I've got a lovely picture in my mind of you whizzing around with your new wheels, DD. Has it got a horn to warn everyone to get out of the way x:?: x

dreamdaisy

Alas no, Joan, not yet! It will be kitted out in due course with some sort of warning device and yes, it's the time of year where battery-operated fairy lights could be applied - once I've remembered where the dickens I've put 'em!

It's now known as the Clatterator. DD

kellerman

DD,
Been thinking about one of these.....especially today as I called in m&s on the way from hospital and I have a stick I use in my left hand,fighting with that and shopping which I have to put on my right wrist,getting money out to pay by which time I was exhausted.
Is yours a tri or quad and which would you think is the easiest and safer.
Not bothered about the noise.....May

PS If it makes that much everybody will here you coming anyway.

dreamdaisy

I opted for a four wheeler as it comes with a seat and as I need a little sit-down every few minutes when using the crutches I thought that sensible. I empathise with the shopping problems as I have been battling for years with two crutches and yes, carrying stuff does become awkward. I tried a backpack but with the weight and the effort involved in walking I would become so hot and drippy that, well, it wasn't worth it. I can only advise you to get out there and try as many as you can until you find the one that suits. Mine is a cheap and cheerful version but I thought that sensible in case it did not work out as well as I hoped. It is still early days for me but I will let you know how it turns out. DD

kellerman

Thanks DD, Will go into town and try....see if I manage better.
Hope it works out ok for you.
A backpack was never an option for me because of OP vertabrae.Yes seat is ideal as I just have to keep stopping...took me forever and I didn't buy a lot.
May

theresa4

congratulations on your new mode of transport DD I keep think about one but I feel a bit awkward as Im only 40 luckily looking late 20's still and I get enough stares (suppose I need to get over it)
Theresa x