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If you've any problems, Barry, my 16yo daughter is a genius in assembling IKEA flatpacks
Wishing you many a happy hour on the exercise bike - with your track record though, I have to say "don't fall off"! Am tempted to suggest putting crash mats either side of you
I read through the assembly manual and on several pages it says requires 2 people to assemble. I wish it had said 2 people to unpack as my chest and arms ache now. It will have to remain in bits until my wife comes over on Friday.
Today I received a warrant from NS&I telling me I’ve won £50 on the premium bonds, which my father gave me about forty years ago! Every little helps.
But….but…..much more importantly, my OT has just left with her extensive toolkit that she used for an hour customizing my Salsa M2 Mini Quickie powerchair. Amazing machine!
I don’t know whether I should adorn it with L-plates or a black prancing horse symbol.
Yes, this morning was a lovely morale boost. I've been feeling a bit low recovering from a tummy bug.
Yes, as far as I know. It was specified by my MND OT. It seems to have every possible tilt mechanism, head rest and dual control. She's getting me a better ramp to go with it to make it easier to leave the house. Then I've got plenty of countryside space to ramble in. It's very comfy. She said it had an 8-mile range. We'll see!
That's great news Doug and I am glad you're feeling better,
I have a salsa mini chair like yours and it is comfortable enough for me to spend all day in and transfer to my riser recliner in the evening.
Initially I had lots of adjustments to the footrests and tried different cushions and backrests so ask if you feel something isnt right . Wheelchair services were happy to come out until it was right! ( at least they seemed happy , they may have been cursing me ) and will continue to adapt it. They also changed the battery to make it safe to take on a plane. It has a really good range but I panic when the red light comes on !
Hope the sun shines and you are out and about in the countryside soon.
Some recent positives are the inevitable delivery (Jun 01) of a Configura rise and recline chair (anyone got one that can comment?), and PIP, Blue Badge acceptance.
Diagnosed 2nd Jan 2020
Both arms/shoulders affected, left worse than right.
Progressive Muscular Atrophy suspected
Oooo can’t wait to receive my duel motor riser recliner and we has a phone call from our WAV dealership and hope to get it out to us next week , oh happy days )
It is surprising what we celebrate although I initially read this as mashed potato in yogurt ! Hmm!
My good thing this week has been sitting in the sunshine. It was my husband's birthday yesterday. I managed to organise a prosecco and cake delivery left outside and coordinate family to stand at the end of the garden ( in household groups at different times ! ) to sing to him. I'm sure the neighbours thought not that song again !
I wanted him to have a sunny birthday because, like many partners he has been in the house for 10 weeks . I enjoyed the fizz and cake too !
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