[Blindtlk] Shopping trolley

[T. Joseph Carter]

You don't realize how far I live from the nearest cab company, I 
assume.  I'd probably pay as much for the cab as for the groceries.

Joseph

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On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 03:02:42PM -0400, Steve P. Deeley wrote:
> Call a cab.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "T. Joseph Carter" 
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>> Ron, most people pull them rather than push.  The one I have wouldn't
>> take a handle extension, really, but I suppose there exist models
>> that could take one.  I just need to find the right one at the right
>> price.
>>
>> I know such extensions exist for luggage, so maybe what I want is to
>> find one with a luggage handle.  Come to think of it, I might want
>> the thing for my luggage.  *grin*
>>
>> Joseph
>>
>> -- 
>> How many children in America are not taught how to read?
>> If they are blind, the answer is 90%.
>> Find out how you can help: http://www.braille.org/
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 06:37:14PM -0500, Ron Poire wrote:
>>> Nobody thought of us when these carts were designed.
>>> What you said about catching heels on the cart, made me think of this.
>>> Since we need one hand for the cane, it makes good sense to pull the cart
>>> behind you.
>>> However, these things were made with the idea that you push the cart in
>>> front of you, both hands on the handle, and navigate visually.
>>> What you probably need, is an extension for the existing handle.
>>>
>>> Ron Poire
>>
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