I have close second-hand experience with scooters so I think I have
something to add to this discussion. What do I mean by that?
I mean I've never used one myself but my wife needed one in some
circumstances for quite a few years. She had two very bad knees. At
various times they were bone on bone, tangled/torn ligaments, fragmented
and torn cartilage, and finally three total replacements. For a few
years she survived on heavy pain killers. She really a wheelchair or
scooter in situations just like a hamfest where she just could not do
all the walking necessary but was fine to get out and look around a
booth or whatever.
Besides the normal feelings of self-consciousness she was also aware
that some might look at her get out of the chair and walk around and
believe she was a faker. So often she suffered in pain rather than
suffer with people off looks. So be careful when making a snap judgment
when you see someone get out of a wheelchair or motoscooter and then
walk around. Unless you have in deed walked a few miles in their moccasins.
Now this has nothing to do with rude and inconsiderate people in or out
of scooters. At NEARFEST like most places I go I find 99% of the people
to be considerate and pleasant. It's the 1% that often leave a lasting
impression on you.
73,
Mark W1EOF
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