Irritations!

[T. C. Harp]

I'm with Ryan on this one.  I see this most often at college.  Some
little girl driving grandma's car because she was late for school.  The
abuse of this privilage amoung young folks at Texas Tech has gotten so
bad that the parking enforcement people are taking some pretty
extraordinary steps to prevent it, but still it goes on.
One the other hand, I get some very interesting looks when I park my
Harley in these spots.  I was asked just the other day about the
handicapped plates on my bike.  Seems it just doesn't fit in some
peoples minds that I could ride but have trouble walking long distances.
TC in TX, rbk
-----Original Message-----
From: AMP-L-owner at u.washington.edu [mailto:AMP-L-owner at u.washington.edu]
On Behalf Of R. Goldstein
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 9:20 PM
To: Amputee Information Network
Subject: Re: Irritations! 
 
Yeah i hate people that park in Handicapped that arent, and do not have
a placard.  I do not park in handicapped now since i feel i do not need
to be closer to a place anymore, but i did back when i was on crutches
and new on my leg when i was not comfortable walking far.  It does anger
me though how its so easy to get a placard.  But some people do have
medical reasons for the placards that are not obvious when you see them,
such as heart conditions, lung problems, etc...  so its hard to not
judge someone who may LOOK normal but really has a medical need for a
placard.  But a fat person who is just fat because they eat too damn
much does NOT deserve a placard, hell walk the extra 100 yards and burn
that ass off.
 
Ryan Goldstein
http://www.m3racer.com
Be Strong, and Persevere
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Kevin  <mailto:kwix at cox.net> & Rhonda Wixom 
To: Amputee <mailto:amp-l at u.washington.edu>  Information Network 
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: Irritations! 
 
Group,
 
As a recent amputee I'm always finding new situations that I hadn't
thought of before - in-accessible areas, things I can't do without some
extra effort, etc.  Carrying a cup of coffee becomes an adventure if I'm
using my crutches!    It is a different world that most people don't
"see".  
 
My biggest (currently anyway) irritation is "handicapped parking spaces"
and the dopes who use them who aren't handicapped.  There needs to be a
god who looks over and protects these areas and zaps non-handicapped
people with lightning bolts.  Hey, maybe the price of using the space is
to become handicapped?   Hmmmm, I wonder how many candles I'd have to
light to get that to happen?   
 
And while I'm on the topic, how about "just fat" people who use these
spaces?  How did fat become a handicap?  These people should be required
to park far away from all stores just so they get a little exercise!
(ok, just thought I'd mix the conversation up a bit and throw a little
humor into it...)  :) 
 
Kevin
 
 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Ranitak at aol.com 
To: Amputee <mailto:amp-l at u.washington.edu>  Information Network 
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 3:07 AM
Subject: Re: Over achieving Amuputee
 
i often tell people "my reality is different from yours".
they <tabs and some amps>  just don't get it..  and i'm fortunate in
that i can walk.  but there are days when i live inthe wheelchair.
i went somewhere, and applaud them as the had a w/c accessible bathroom.
but when i got in there, they had a galss table blocking the entrance to
the w/c stall.  how stupid is that?
anyway, you get the idea.

:)
anita


In a message dated 11/25/2003 12:54:47 AM Eastern Standard Time,
chamness at daktel.com writes:



I don't worry about proving to people how agile I can be, I just worry
about simple, basic needs. Those few members of this list who use
wheelchairs regularly know what is needed to use a public restroom. No
matter if its clean or not. Just getting in is most of the battle.
Getting around in stores with high shelves close together is lots of
fun, especially if there are other people trying to walk down the same
aisle. And then check out? I'm on an eye level with five year olds, and
cashiers sometimes treat me as if that is what I am, like I should go
about with a keeper.  Well, here's a lot of material for Dan to ponder
over, psychoanalyze and deliver a profound pronouncement on my mental
state or whatever. I'll go back to lurking and reading...



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