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#1 Trout

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Posted 29 October 2009 - 03:17 PM

I am going to take some classes in Janurary and wanted to ask others here how they deal with the rain when they need to go out. I transfer from my car to my chair and I need to find the best way to stay dry when I need to go to class. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 12:22 AM

Sheesh Im having same issue lately... From point A to point B, if its pouring rain I'd wait or hope to have a poncho near by. As for getting in the car, Im thinking Im going to just try an umbrella from the top of door to roof, see if I cant wedge it in some place to hold tight..

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 01:25 AM

Rain in January? I wish!

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 04:24 AM

Dip yourself in wax before heading out. Mount an open umbrella to the backrest of the wheelchair. Wear water resistant/proof clothing. Carry a portable hair dryer with a generator mounted beneath the chair. What the $#@! am I talking about...

Edited by Wicket, 30 October 2009 - 04:25 AM.

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 05:47 AM

View PostWicket, on Oct 30 2009, 04:24 AM, said:

Dip yourself in wax before heading out. Mount an open umbrella to the backrest of the wheelchair. Wear water resistant/proof clothing. Carry a portable hair dryer with a generator mounted beneath the chair. What the $#@! am I talking about...

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Posted 30 October 2009 - 09:40 AM

View PostTrout, on Oct 29 2009, 03:17 PM, said:

I am going to take some classes in Janurary and wanted to ask others here how they deal with the rain when they need to go out. I transfer from my car to my chair and I need to find the best way to stay dry when I need to go to class. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Just do things as quickly as possible! Haven't found a better way yet. :lol:
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 11:40 PM

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Posted 07 December 2009 - 09:21 AM

I use a rain poncho and duck tape an umbrella to my chair because I only have the use of hand.and nerve damage makes rain painful

make=life=easier sells an umbrella that sits on your left shoulder.
my caregiver uses it while he pushes my chair


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Edited by drawlee, 07 December 2009 - 09:23 AM.





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