[Blind-rollers] I Knew It Was Going To Happen

[Charlotte]

Wow, that is really scary. I load my chair down like that too when I go 
to craft shows and always go really slowly. Luckily I'm not outside much 
except going to and from the bus. I'm glad you got back safely.
Charlotte

On 8/16/2014 12:58 AM, Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire via 
Blind-rollers wrote:
> hi, all,
> Subject says it all.
> Earlier this evening after I woke up from a much long needed rest, I decided I wanted to go to 7 11.
> Boy, I wished I had my regular power chair as I confess I feel more comfortable with that one than the loaner chair.
> I geared up Odie, attached his Kong nylon leash to the left hand side of my loaner chair and we left.
> I haven't attempted to use the chair to go to 7 11 the first time ad I wasn't so sure what would happen.
> So, I walked the two blocks with Odie on the left side and cart on the right.
> Tonight, I figured the need to come out of the comfort zone with the loaner chair and take the plunge.
> I had three tote bags draped over the head rest and my back pack with umbrella in the back pocket of the seat.
> The loaner chair I'm using for the time being is a Jazzy and I'm not sure of the model.
> All I know it has two front motor drive wheels and smaller wheels in the back with a couple tipper wheels on the front.
> The foot plate is flat and large and the chair as a whole doesn't have good stability as it can tip over easily.
> On my way back from 7 11, I had to stop a couple of times to figure out the task of having my white cane in my right hand, a hot cup of coffee and operating a power chair.
> I had the doffee cup sitting between my legs for a few minutes and it was definitely hot, so tried to juggle around some more.
> I definitely made sure the chair was on slow since I had three heavy bags on the back and a back pack.
> Next thing I knew was the back wheel slipped off the curb and my chair tipped over completely on its side.
> Thankfully, Odie nad enough time to get out of the way before it fell.
> I never expected the next part to happen, but apparently, Odie began moving around in a circle, signaling for help.
> Two men and two women immediately ran over to ask if I was okay, get me unsecured from the chair so it could be put back up on all four wheels.
> In the very beginning earlier the first day I had the loaner chair, I was afrai of what would happen to me if I used it.
> Would it tip over and I end up getting hurt?
> Happily, I'm very proud of myself for staying calm, composed and not panicking during the whole situation.
> I asked one of the gentlemen that helped me if my dog alerted them or figured out a way to get someone's attention.
> He let me know that he saw Odie move around in a circle and automatically knew that Odie was signaling for help.
> Needless to say, Odie and I made it home afterward and I gave him a special worker's reward.
> He earned two peanutbutter bones and a couple of milk bones as well. I forgot to mention that after the chair was put back into its correct position, I praised Odie for getting me help as quick as he did.
> He began wiggling and dancing around as he was very happy and proud of himself.
> This isn't the first time I had had a power chair tip over and it won't be the last either.
> My Quantum610 has tipped over a couple of times too, but not as severe as the loaner chair.
> Reason for me not having my original chair back yet was it turned out a technition that was on call had all the parts for it in his van.
> Have no reason why, but the receptionist I spoke with for Neu Motion told me the she would call me next week to let me know if I will have the chair back Monday afternoon or so.
> I'm sure some will ask if Odie was trained to do what he did.
> No, he was never taught that, but I figured he would have naturally learned on his own and he did it.
> Odie definitely saved me and he was a tremendous help.
> Bibi and proud MAR son Odie
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