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Post by ladyneysa on Aug 30, 2005 11:03:15 GMT -5
Don't know if this is the proper place to start a new thread but anyway.. My brother, (who is handicapped), wants to attend faire with me next time we go in a couple weeks, ground conditions permitting. He will need to use his wheelchair (a manual) as there'd be too much walking for the crutches. I've seen lots of other people in chairs and always wondered how they made out. Anybody have any prior experience? Oh, and if we have to, we could always park him in a pub somewhere. With an ale or 2 (or 3..or 4 ) in hand and some wenches to flirt with he'd be happy as a clam! hehe
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Post by jubilee on Aug 30, 2005 11:24:14 GMT -5
I don't have experiance with wheelchairs but I have heard from other people. Everyone, wheelchairs, strollers, wagons, and those of us who have a moment of stupidity and wear high heels, all have the same complaint last year; the gravel. I've seen sand where the mini boulders...err...gravel was last year which might be a bit easier to get through. Anything along suicide hill is, of course, inaccesiable but the boardwalk is very easy.
Hope that helps!
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Post by Sir Black Fox on Aug 30, 2005 11:24:19 GMT -5
If you're just going to park him at a pub, I say hire a rickshaw cabbie to bring him in and out!
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Post by chelle on Aug 30, 2005 11:25:42 GMT -5
good idea except when he has to privy. Those rickshaws can get to be a bit pricey. If you're just going to park him at a pub, I say hire a rickshaw cabbie to bring him in and out!
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Post by sestree on Aug 30, 2005 11:27:39 GMT -5
expanding on the rickshaw idea ---- rickshaw him in and out (the worst parts) and bring his wheelchair for small jaunts?
It's a thought.
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Post by nindaene on Aug 30, 2005 13:23:13 GMT -5
Just like strollers, wheelchairs have a tough time getting around in the gravel, and in some cases where there is any sort of mulch. You may be fine though due to the fact that it is motorized. Best advice I can give is to stay on the main path from gate straight to White Hart and the food areas. The boardwalk and other paths have quite a bit of gravel that could pose problems on a crowded day/weekend. It could be a challenge, but it is definately not impossible.
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Post by ladyneysa on Aug 30, 2005 13:24:00 GMT -5
I was mostly just making a joke about the parking in a pub, but actually I was wondering about the rickshaws. How much do they charge per ride? Is it by the ride or like a modern cab-the longer the distance the more money? I know nothing about them. Just based on what the grounds looked like on Sat. we'd prabably make out okay if we stick near the front and middle areas of the grounds. He can walk short distances with crutches and we'd most likely take in a lot of shows versus shopping and walking around.
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Post by ladyneysa on Aug 30, 2005 13:49:05 GMT -5
Just like strollers, wheelchairs have a tough time getting around in the gravel, and in some cases where there is any sort of mulch. You may be fine though due to the fact that it is motorized. Er, maybe I misspoke. I meant it's a manual, push by you own power chair. I hope we won't have too much trouble, he really seems to want to come. My mom and sister were with me on Sat. and they didn't seem to think it would be that bad. But then again they weren't taking into consideration the larger crowds- a good point. It didn't seem very crowded to me on Sat. Oh well, we'll have to see. It won't be the first time we've been in difficult conditions!
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Post by ladycaroline on Aug 30, 2005 15:10:00 GMT -5
As far as the crowds go, they tend to be pretty small through the first few weekends. Usually they don't tend to pick up until Scottish ( ) weekend. So you should be okay for crowds if you're bringing him this weekend.
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Post by nutgoddess on Aug 30, 2005 17:20:35 GMT -5
I have noticed that the manual wheelchairs have had a slightly easier time then the motorized if the person pushing them is able to tilt them back a bit onto the back wheels. That would help aid in keeping the smaller front wheels from getting stuck into the gravel.
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Post by nindaene on Aug 30, 2005 18:35:05 GMT -5
You may be fine though due to the fact that it is motorized. Er, maybe I misspoke. I meant it's a manual, push by you own power chair. Nope, it wasn't you that misspoke...it was my eyes that have a mind of their own. The first time I read it, I knew what you meant...then when my response was written, I said something totally different. I think I need more sleep...
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Post by ladyneysa on Aug 30, 2005 19:06:31 GMT -5
More sleep, now there's an idea!
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Post by pyllgrum on Aug 30, 2005 19:10:38 GMT -5
Don't know if this is the proper place to start a new thread but anyway.. My brother, (who is handicapped), wants to attend faire with me next time we go in a couple weeks, ground conditions permitting. He will need to use his wheelchair (a manual) as there'd be too much walking for the crutches. I've seen lots of other people in chairs and always wondered how they made out. Anybody have any prior experience? Oh, and if we have to, we could always park him in a pub somewhere. With an ale or 2 (or 3..or 4 ) in hand and some wenches to flirt with he'd be happy as a clam! hehe Lady Ravenwolves has much experience moving a stroller through Faire, I'd bet she knows the best routes to shows and pubs and food...
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Post by ladyneysa on Aug 30, 2005 19:39:36 GMT -5
Hey, where the heck is Lady Ravenwolves anyway? Haven't seen her sign in yet. Guess it'll take everyone a while. I'll hafta ask her the best routes to go "4 wheelin".
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