[nagdu] EXTERNAL:Re: Carrying Heavy/Bulky Items

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

That may work for stuff where the mass is evenly distriputed over the
surface area. Sure won't work for stuff like milk where it isn't 
To the person asking the question, can you use a cane if you're worried
about the strain on your dog?

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Meghan Whalen
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 5:16 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: EXTERNAL:Re: [nagdu] Carrying Heavy/Bulky Items

I just use a large rolling suitecase.  I have hauled home up to 100
pounds 
of pet food in it before.

Meghan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Amelia Dickerson" <ameliadickerson at gmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 2:19 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Carrying Heavy/Bulky Items


>I wonder if anyone has figured out a good method for carrying heavy
> and bulky objectss while working a dog. Obviously, there is the
> backpack, but I can fill my backpack and still have 30 pounds worth of
> groceries in my right hand and it's just exhausting and hard on my
> shoulders, back, hands to carry all of that weight. I was thinking a
> wagon might be a good option, and will try one out. But I am a little
> worried about bringing one on a bus. I guess people bring strollers,
> so a wagon seems to fit within that concept. I also know there are
> those little wire baskets with wheels, but I am often trying to
> transport things that are far larger than that. If you have found
> something or have rigged up something for yourself, I'd love to hear.
> Amelia
>
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