Things can only get better

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In other news, the meet up with friends has increased in numbers to 6 of us. I will be seeing a couple of old school friends I haven’t seen since school, which was a VERY long time ago 🤣

Onebrokelady

Can't Mr Sa take his mobility scooter on a train ,I see people on the bus with them all the time, maybe hire a small one if his is too big

Buffythedebtslayer

Sun_Addict said:

Mr SA has suggested we go to the coast on the train for the day and take the dog. Apparently he will take his Zimmer frame and walk about with that. Pointed out it takes him forever to get from A to B with it at home. He said he would just keep sitting down on benches. What could possibly go wrong 😱Not happening I’m afraid, don’t even want to think about it.

Nope. All the nopes. 

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Onebrokelady said:

Can't Mr Sa take his mobility scooter on a train ,I see people on the bus with them all the time, maybe hire a small one if his is too big

I have thought about him getting a smaller scooter at some stage because this enormous one he’s got now won’t fit anywhere. It would be handy for buses and trains. The train to the coast is always packed during school holidays so it’s not going to happen in the next few weeks. We’d have to rely on the weather being dry too as you can’t get scooters wet. You don’t realise until you’re in this situation just how difficult it is to get about with a disabled person. 

RelievedSheff

Can you hire a scooter at the coast rather than taking his with you on the train?

Parkyp

It would be a nice thing to do for mr SA but I think it was be too much for you. Maybe something to think about if you had another adult to go to help you. 

Sun_Addict

I definitely think the day trip to the coast would be more trouble than it's worth, for me anyway. Would probably be easier without the dog as we would be even more limited where we could go. You can hire scooters for the day when you get there and there is a shop close to the train station. Maybe something to think about when the school holidays are over, certainly not going to attempt it before. We're going to visit DS on the train a week on Saturday so that will be a taste of train travel. 

Went for a walk to the big Mr T this morning to get some new headphones as the sound has gone in one ear of mine. I'm a bit disappointed with them to be honest, they sound a bit tinny. I did notice they have Mr SA's beloved C@rling back in stock. Mr M delivery has been nothing missing but 2 subs that I returned. 

Weather is very dull here, looks like rain. Cooler for the dog though and as much as I love my sun I don't like being stuck indoors working in it so better for me too.

Is it Friday yet 😆

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Took the dog out for a walk at lunchtime and the weather was glorious. It was really warm, I’d put a jacket on and had to take it off. Looking very gloomy at the moment though. 

Mr SA hasn’t been with it today. He couldn’t find his scooter keys this morning, had me searching all over. Turns out they were in the bumbag that he was wearing 🙄 He rang me when he was out but instead of ringing my mobile he rang my work number so the call came through via my Surface Pro. Apparently it was because I’m at work, even though I’m at home 🤔 His balance has also.been really bad and his voice almost incoherent. 

In MSE news I’ve cashed out £30.20 from Top Cashback that I didn’t know I had 💰 

enthusiasticsaver

A trip to the coast on the train with Mr SA sounds like a load of hassle for you.  From the sound of it he is a big chap and struggling on and off trains and busy seafronts etc is hard enough at the best of times let alone with a disabled person especially if no mobility scooter.  You are hindered by not being able to drive but the cost of running a car is expensive anyway so not sure that would be possible even if you were to have lessons and pass your test.  Is there a reason you never learned to drive? 

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I did learn to drive but failed my test. I had quite an unpleasant experience during the test and vowed never to drive again. I shouted at the examiner and instructor 🤭 It was just nerves really and I should’ve put in for another test, would’ve probably passed the second time. As I didn’t need a car at the time I got complacent and was happy to be chauffeured around by Mr SA.

If I took it up again and passed the expense of running a car plus having to buy a folding scooter for Mr SA would outweigh the benefits as it wouldn’t be used every day. We would still be limited to where we go because of the scooter. Plus we would have to rely on the weather being fine so the scooter didn’t get wet. There’s such a lot to consider but it’s something I’ve given some thought to.

We usually go abroad 3 times a year which makes up for not being able to go out and about in the UK. Obviously this is on hold for the time being.

We can get to some nice places locally with me walking so they will have to suffice for now.