[nagdu] Guide dogs and Rolling book bags

[Julie J.]

Lyn,

How many pounds would you say the milk crate cart can handle?  Also is the 
cart pretty stable?  the rolling bag I have now will turn onto it's side 
every time it hits a rock or crack in the sidewalk.  annoying?  I think it 
needs a wider wheelbase or something.  Or perhaps I'm just a crazy cart 
driver?

Thanks!
Julie


-----Original Message----- 
From: Lyn Gwizdak
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 1:40 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide dogs and Rolling book bags

I have what's called a "Milkcrate cart" that I got at Staples store. It is a
collapsable crate and folds up to the size of an attache case or briefcase.
It is plastic and the same size as the milk crates four gallens of milk come
in.  It doesn't hold a whole lot but is will hold two grocery bags that
aren't too jammed full.  For larger loads, I use one of those metal wire
carts that has four wheels.  These come in three different sizes and some
have two wheels and two stands (designed for pulling only).

It's a pain in the butt to deal with the cart and dog on the bus so I often
use my cane and leave Landon home for shopping trips.  Or I might just do
the long walk to the store and use Landon.

HTH

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide dogs and Rolling book bags


>
>
> I think when I said that I push the bag in front of me that wasn't really 
> clear.  I pull the bag 99% of the time.  the only time I push it is when 
> I'm going through a doorway.  If I pull it, the door ends up shutting on 
> the thing and causing larger difficulties!  *smile*
>
> On the subject of rolling bags...does anyone have a link to a place that 
> sells inexpensive pull behind carts suitable for carrying groceries?  Or 
> do you guys use a suitcase type of bag?  Ideally I'd like something that 
> folds up fairly small that I could carry when it's empty.  then when I'm 
> done shopping unfold and load it so I can pull it behind me.
>
> TIA
> Julie
>
>
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