As a cane-walker, I have long been leery of using the little scooters in the store. For groceries, I actually prefer to order them delivered instead, but not every slow-walker has that choice. Today I went to a HUGE hardware store, wanting very much to see samples of carpet with my own two eyes before ordering something that expensive. But on top of being a slow-walker, I have recently had a painful surgery that doubles the burden of walking. Then I was struck by the recommendation of a well-bodied young friend, that I had rejected over and over...use the scooter!
I had avoided this because it seemed like cheating. What if someone in a wheelchair came along and there were no scooters left, because of me? But then I noticed that unlike disabled parking, scooters never seem to run out. I had also been afraid that if I stood up in order to get a better look at a sample posted too high on the wall for me to examine seated, I would get dirty looks (horrors!). I could already feel the accusations. Hey, you! Why are you in the scooter when you can stand? You're just fat and lazy, aren't you?
Nothing of the sort happened. People were very solicitous, actually, and we (my son was with me) had to go back and forth between two departments that were NOT close together. This would have just done me in on foot, but with the scooter, it was just dandy.
So get out of your house if all that is holding you back is the size of a store or other facility that provides scooters. No one stares, they just step aside and get out of your way! I wish I had listened to my friend years ago. What a difference!
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