Can I get on Sydney’s smallest ferry on my mobility scooter? Me-Mel Minicat at Pirrama Parks new ferry wharf I have a portable mobility scooter called a SupascootaHD. It’s pretty small and has had many adventures. Still, I really wasn’t sure as I headed up the gang plank of this Minicat ferry of what to … Continue reading Getting on Sydney‘s smallest ferry
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A skedaddle of scooters
You learn something every day. A waddle of penguins, a litter of kittens, but have you heard of a skedaddle of scooters. That sounds pretty funky so I’m claiming it for mobility scooters too. Today I am at a seaside town up the coast from Sydney called Ettalong. It has a long strip mall. I’m … Continue reading A skedaddle of scooters
I am a warrior
I watch the walkers and mobility scooters follow the path. In dedication for a cause, a barrage of umbrellas snake their way along a wet harbour foreshore. Disposable rain ponchos and fancy dress teams make their way. The dedication that people give to get out and about for those of us that can’t. I am … Continue reading I am a warrior
3 mobility scooter fails – “Clean up aisle 1”
I’ve been watching mobility scooter fails on YouTube. Wow the ridiculous stacks and ridiculous risks people take. Come on guys you can’t get around. I think the difference I found was that they were unintentional. Don’t use an escalator The first mobility scooter fail was an electric wheelchair not a scooter. What the hell was … Continue reading 3 mobility scooter fails – “Clean up aisle 1”
Embracing change warts and all
You don't have to reinvent the wheel but sometimes embracing change is a hard pill to swallow. Sure a new job you'll eventually get your head around but for me I had this huge tug of war with myself when MS started to obviously affect me. I guess I thought if I stayed in denial … Continue reading Embracing change warts and all
Scooter buddies
It was so lovely to catch up for coffee and then take a spin on our mobility scooters yesterday. My friends mobility scooter is a large one unlike my portable one. Hers goes faster than mine at 10km per hour and can tackle hills like they are easy. Mine does 6.5km per hour. "Mobility scooters … Continue reading Scooter buddies
Find your groove at Parkrun
Last night I registered for Parkrun. It’s a running event that happens all around the world. I registered for the Pirrama Parkrun which runs along the west side of Sydney Harbour at Pyrmont. I went on my mobility scooter. Yep you heard me right. Pirrama Parkrun start line Parkrun runners are going past near where … Continue reading Find your groove at Parkrun
10 ways to stay safe when charging lithium-ion batteries
From mobiles to mobility scooters, do you know how to safely plug in your lithium-ion battery at home for charging? They are a leading cause of fires according to NSW Fire and Rescue. Some advice I've been hearing is so vague but the details spelt out by NSW Fire and Rescue puts great context around … Continue reading 10 ways to stay safe when charging lithium-ion batteries
Mobility scooters for hire – Art Gallery of NSW
You can hire a mobility scooter at the Art Gallery of NSW. When I say hire I really mean borrow. All they need is some form of identification from you. I rang the previous day to book and needed to give them a pick up time. Today I am going to see Magritte and, given … Continue reading Mobility scooters for hire – Art Gallery of NSW
10 reasons why to knock when it’s locked: Disabled toilet etiquette
From selfies to security, check out the 10 main reasons disabled toilets are locked in Australia. If they are locked when do you knock? I was waiting for the disabled toilet. It said it was occupied. I waited 15 minutes. I knocked "Are you OK in there"? No answer. I waited 5 more minutes, knocked … Continue reading 10 reasons why to knock when it’s locked: Disabled toilet etiquette
Travels with my Scooter 