27 replies to this topic

[BoyFallDown]

I've been struggling to find activities I can still participate in since my accident. I used to be very active outdoors, hiking, running, cycling, rockclimbing, skydiving. I've been mostly playing video games and programming since my accident. Dinner and a movie sometimes. What do you guys do for fun?

Edited by BoyFallDown, 29 January 2012 - 03:51 AM.

[ZEN12many]

I like wheelchair mushing. My dog and I go out about 4 times a week in winter and every day the rest of the year and she (Sky) pulls me in my wheelchair. I have been training her since April 2011. It was one of the best decisions I have made post-SCI.

It might sound like a totally inactive sport (for the person being pulled) but you do have to help your dog up the hills and, if the surface is not level side to side, you have to propell the low wheel to keep the wheelchair on the trail.

Each outing is about three miles long and we average about 7 mph with top speeds around 12 mph.

If interested, check out Facebook - Wheelchair Mushing and Youtube - Wheelchair Mushing.

[BoyFallDown]

ZEN12many, on 29 January 2012 - 04:11 AM, said:

I like wheelchair mushing. My dog and I go out about 4 times a week in winter and every day the rest of the year and she (Sky) pulls me in my wheelchair. I have been training her since April 2011. It was one of the best decisions I have made post-SCI.

It might sound like a totally inactive sport (for the person being pulled) but you do have to help your dog up the hills and, if the surface is not level side to side, you have to propell the low wheel to keep the wheelchair on the trail.

Each outing is about three miles long and we average about 7 mph with top speeds around 12 mph.

If interested, check out Facebook - Wheelchair Mushing and Youtube - Wheelchair Mushing.

Sounds awesome, but my dog is about a foot tall and full grown haha, he's not pulling me anywhere!

[airart1]

painting, first and for most, then Harley riding, some skiing, not as much anymore, have been deep sea fishing quite a few times......watch a good movie, riding my john deere and mow my yard....then you have the mundane stuff.....wash clothes, take out trash, sweep, mop floors......grill, loves my smoker.......hit my weights 3 times a week and my saratoga 3 times a week, take sundays off........let's see, computers, i build friends their computers and keep all mine running seems to be a full time job sometimes!.....just normal stuff...........oh, football and beer, not so much beer anymore either, but still like it........;-)........boating, i like my pontoon for my chair, it's more practical than my ski boat was........but today i didnt do squat....what can i say.......!!!! i dislike winter very much, but i get to paint more in the winter........

[BoyFallDown]

airart1, on 29 January 2012 - 07:37 AM, said:

painting, first and for most, then Harley riding, some skiing, not as much anymore, have been deep sea fishing quite a few times......watch a good movie, riding my john deere and mow my yard....then you have the mundane stuff.....wash clothes, take out trash, sweep, mop floors......grill, loves my smoker.......hit my weights 3 times a week and my saratoga 3 times a week, take sundays off........let's see, computers, i build friends their computers and keep all mine running seems to be a full time job sometimes!.....just normal stuff...........oh, football and beer, not so much beer anymore either, but still like it........;-)........boating, i like my pontoon for my chair, it's more practical than my ski boat was........but today i didnt do squat....what can i say.......!!!! i dislike winter very much, but i get to paint more in the winter........

How do you ride a harley? I was thinking about getting a bike pre-accident, I didnt know it was still a possibility.

[LeviM]

Trips to the dog park with the golden retriever puppy my gf and I got shortly after me moving to Maryland a year ago, trips to the mall just to stroll around, writing, reading, and World of warcraft.

[airart1]

i built mine, i ride in my chair with an electric ramp/shifter, love my scoot......it's basically like a chairiet......

[Julia Rampen]

Hi, I'm a Masters student at City University, London, and I was wondering whether anyone would be interested in explaining to me what it's like to have a spinal cord injury and the way that they have adjusted to life since. I would be looking to interview someone living in London or around.

Apologies in advance if this post has broken any of the forum rules - I think it's a really great site and have learnt a lot from reading some of the discussion posts,

Please let me know if you're interested. My email is juliarampen [at] gmail.com

Best wishes

Julia

[ajl338]

julia i just pm'd you

sports now include kayaking, sailing, skiing (via disabled snowsports uk), trail O orienteering, off road "walks" in my boma wheelchair, photography, outdoor swiming and i am looking into handcycling with the view to do a triathlon

ann

[richo]

BoyFallDown, on 29 January 2012 - 04:15 AM, said:

ZEN12many, on 29 January 2012 - 04:11 AM, said:

I like wheelchair mushing. My dog and I go out about 4 times a week in winter and every day the rest of the year and she (Sky) pulls me in my wheelchair. I have been training her since April 2011. It was one of the best decisions I have made post-SCI.

It might sound like a totally inactive sport (for the person being pulled) but you do have to help your dog up the hills and, if the surface is not level side to side, you have to propell the low wheel to keep the wheelchair on the trail.

Each outing is about three miles long and we average about 7 mph with top speeds around 12 mph.

If interested, check out Facebook - Wheelchair Mushing and Youtube - Wheelchair Mushing.

Sounds awesome, but my dog is about a foot tall and full grown haha, he's not pulling me anywhere!

yea but it dident stop me from having the pitcher of you trying in my head.LOL

[emrac]

I like to go to sporting events for fun

[BoyFallDown]

airart1, on 31 January 2012 - 08:42 PM, said:

i built mine, i ride in my chair with an electric ramp/shifter, love my scoot......it's basically like a chairiet......

That sounds amazing, I wish I had the skill to do something like that!

[airart1]

theres pics of it on here.....i've added a bunch of new stuff since the ones i posted........

[julibugs]

I bake cookies and cakes, any kind of craft and spending time with grandchildren and my family of rabbits.

[Bethann]

I walk my dog daily with a scooter weather permitting, take Max to the dog park, shop, go to lunch with friends, cook, clean, take my parents to doctor appts. because they are elderely, watch movies, volunteer at church, spend to much time on the computer.......lol, just to name a few.

[Andrew Meddings]

i consider my work fun which is why i work about 80 hrs a week. but for real fun i go trail bike riding with my mates & my son. taking the jet ski for a hoon is always good. take the 4wd through some rough tracks. race the paddock basher around a track . take the go kart for a day at the track.i had my accident when my son was 5 & he has grow up doing all sorts of cool stuff with me. now he is 18 he takes me away with him. he also does the servicing & repairs on our toys.
basically do whatever presses your buttons
cheers andrew

Edited by Andrew Meddings, 05 February 2012 - 09:16 AM.

[Millard]

I live in a very small, historical town. The school I went to (grammar and high) is now a historical museum operated by the National Park Service and I volunteer here about 21 hours per week. I have a great time talking/messing with tourists. I also am a computer programmer and still have 3 companies that keep me pretty busy.

[Dutch30]

I'm "only" 6 months post op and recently started PT so I'm still working on / waiting to see what more I can get from this. But next to my job I'm hanging out with my friends having drinks in the city, working on music, playing the guitar, writing a new record, swimming etc.

[dsconneal]

I too am new here and only out of the hospital (6 month stay) for 5 months. I feel like I am "as good as it gets" and looking for things to get me going again. My doctors still want me to relax and recoup some more before getting a urostomy in March. I used to restore antiques and sell them at a local shop, hunt for bargains at auctions, search for interesting bits of games pieces and flatware to create jewelry, and design interiors for friends. Now I have difficulty just getting out of the house.

My first big challenge is learning to drive again. I bought a red hardtop volvo convertible after my husband died and I want to get out there and drive my sexy little car around...by myself. Which also means finding a new chair.

[Sean Kelley]

i'm a C-3,4 incomplete quad and enjoy going to motocross tracks/races/supercross, i have 2 rc trucks that are chin controlled(video 1, 2, 3), recently started bowling by pushing the ball with my feet and hoping it doesn't go into the gutter(video 1, 2, 3), i'm in southern California so the weather is nice most of the year so taking brodie on a walk around the neighborhood or park is usually a daily good time, video games, went to the santa anita horse races yesterday for the first time

video of all these things on my youtube channel http://www.youtube.c.../ikeeprollingon

Edited by Sean Kelley, 21 February 2012 - 08:16 PM.

[hollym305]

My husband has started getting into recreational shooting. He was previously in the military and law enforcement so that came naturally. His past time used to be riding his Harley, the one he was on the day of his accident. We also go fishing and go to the ballpark to watch our son play soccer and t-ball.

[tsh3406]

I'm big into hunting and shooting to, it's been a part of my like for 30 years and I couldn't give it up. I also get a kick out of taking the Dodge on ORV trails, I load ammuntion and do minor gun repairs/mild customizing for a little extra cash, I love experimenting with bbq rubs and I've been working on this N-scale Southern Railway/Norfolk and Western/Wabash layout. A couple times a year, week long roadtrips, and every summer a skydive.

[Dean1978]

I still go to the gym, you can always get in shape. I got out and shoot pool with friends sometimes, but what I really like to do is get on my fourwheeler and go mudding. But there are lots of things to still do. I just have to find out what is in your area

[brockit79]

until i can try some of the cool physical activities, I like to read and I've dilly dallied with learning languages. That said it is more dilly than dally

[goose]

Sean Kelley, on 21 February 2012 - 07:52 PM, said:

i'm a C-3,4 incomplete quad and enjoy going to motocross tracks/races/supercross, i have 2 rc trucks that are chin controlled(video 1, 2, 3), recently started bowling by pushing the ball with my feet and hoping it doesn't go into the gutter(video 1, 2, 3), i'm in southern California so the weather is nice most of the year so taking brodie on a walk around the neighborhood or park is usually a daily good time, video games, went to the santa anita horse races yesterday for the first time

video of all these things on my youtube channel http://www.youtube.c.../ikeeprollingon

Great videos!!! Love your style of bowling! You're lucky to have such a great park and love the wide sidewalks. Awesome dog...I bet he enjoys your visits as much as you!!! Enjoy your freedom!!!!!!!

[rachelj]

My cocker spaniel does a fantastic job of pulling me around and he isn't much more than a foot tall, so you might be surprised BoyFallDown! We go pretty quick and I've only come out a few times...!

I work full time and am currently having to commute 120miles per shift so most of my free time is spent sleeping and walking Sam, my dog. I used to do quite a few sports but have had to stop for now because of work. I've been trying to improve my Russian language recently and also have some professional exams to study for but I really can't count the exam stuff as fun! Otherwise, I guess the same as other people have mentioned; movies, craft stuff, music.

[WMWBM]

After my accident, the only thing I really enjoy is having poker games at my friend's place or going to the casino. That are things which I can do like a normal AB.

[Sean Kelley]

thanks goose, i'm definitely lucky to be where i am and i know brodie loves the walks, he's a goofball and entertains me every day

goose, on 27 February 2012 - 09:19 AM, said:

Sean Kelley, on 21 February 2012 - 07:52 PM, said:

i'm a C-3,4 incomplete quad and enjoy going to motocross tracks/races/supercross, i have 2 rc trucks that are chin controlled(video 1, 2, 3), recently started bowling by pushing the ball with my feet and hoping it doesn't go into the gutter(video 1, 2, 3), i'm in southern California so the weather is nice most of the year so taking brodie on a walk around the neighborhood or park is usually a daily good time, video games, went to the santa anita horse races yesterday for the first time

video of all these things on my youtube channel http://www.youtube.c.../ikeeprollingon

Great videos!!! Love your style of bowling! You're lucky to have such a great park and love the wide sidewalks. Awesome dog...I bet he enjoys your visits as much as you!!! Enjoy your freedom!!!!!!!