Posted on 05/25/2007 2:05:06 PM PDT by devane617
I’m sorry Paul — I was not begrudging you or anyone else the use of the scooter or whatever other aid you need. As I said, not all disabilities or health problems are visible, and I used my friend as an example.
I was only speculating as to how many of those who were using the scooters really needed them. I agree with those who said that if you don’t use your muscles, they will atrophy and before long, you won’t be able to walk even if you wanted to.
It’s like those “handicapped” parking spots. Where I live, you have to have a permit displayed in the window of your vehicle, and you can get one, not just for the usual “disabilities,” but for heart conditions and other problems that are not so obvious. But I saw a young teenager park in one of those spots, get out of his car and run (not walk) into a store. Didn’t see a permit and judging from that fast sprint into the store, he didn’t appear to need that parking spot. Fortunately, while I was there, the kid left...I would have felt really bad if someone with a disability or health problem needed that spot.
But no, I would never criticize anyone for using a scooter or a special parking spot or whatever if it’s necessary to do so.
Usually the gas ones are illegal in cities — on both sidewalks and streets but since you live in the country, I would think from reading the specs, that the XG505 for $339 — only $40 more than the basic model is the real deal, and may be the top of the line for that category. Isn’t it only 50 lbs. — just slightly more than the heavy cruiser bicycles.
You’re right that the electric models have trouble over hilly all-terrain conditions but the gas-powered ones, and this one is self-described as at least twice the performer for only 15% more seems to be the standout winner.
At this low-end, quality counts a lot. I’d pay $350 for top of the line anything.
Weird, I see the same thing going on at my Walmart :) Seriously, though I think if I was to choose one of those motorized scooters when I am able bodied, it would be like jinxing myself. Like karma would make sure I would need that motorized chair.
I think I was the only one there who wasn’t smoking. When I walked into the lobby of the hotel to check in, every machine was occupied by the same people you see pawing through the bargain bin at the Dollar Store and they were all smoking.
:(
Las Vegas sucks anymore anyhow. A bonafide tourist trap. Any bargains there are rapidly disappearing.
You always lost money gambling, but now they have to push it even further with crap like 6-5 blackjack. The Islamic terrorist leaning cabdrivers jack up the fares by hitting the tunnel even when you specifically tell them not to. Geez, even mainstream chain stores like Walgreens pile on in the price gouging.
I wish the mob still ran the place.
Last time I was at Disney World they made the trip a nightmare. Was constantly getting
my feet run over, banged into and constantly bumped and jostled. And for most of the riders
it was clear walking would be a good thing for them.
LOL. I would think that would be nonsense anywhere; but Vegas.
I guess my big question is, why would anyone want to walk around on the Strip? You do it once, and you realize it’s crowded, pedestrian unfriendly, noisy, and just unpleasant.
Last time we stayed off-Strip with a rental car. If we need to go to the Strip for something special (for me, that’s the Caesar’s, Bally, and Hilton sports books) or for a show or restaurant, we make the 15 minute drive and park at the front door of the destination hotel (valet parking). Easy, no hassle.
Yeah, next time we'll try Tunica or Biloxi.
We stayed at Sunset Station last time (which is otherwise fine). The hotel elevator is 1/8th mile from the main lobby entrance and casino.
It can be a real trick getting out of some of the casinos... I've only been to the Venetian once - My cousin works security at some exclusive club there when he's not on tour doing security - his next tour is with Marilyn Manson - and he loves the Venetian. The one time I was there, it was for the "Art of the Motorcycle" exhibit - Really amazing.
Mark
I've been giving some thought to getting myself a handicapped license plate, but haven't done so... yet. I haven't been able to bring myself to ask my doctor for one... But with both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis in both of my knees, I may need to... I guess I'm just too proud.
But the though of going to Las Vegas again, with all the walking that I used to do there... It just isn't something that I'd like to do at this point in my life. Too painful. Maybe after I get my knees replaced, in a few years.
Mark
Lazy? Yes. Immoral? Give me a break.
Don’t you know that you must live you life exactly as other people wish or else you are immoral?
LOL
Well, the reason why we walk around the strip is that our rig is rather large for all those parking lots/garages in Vegas. We find a good parking space and leave it be, then walk.
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