Driving ideas

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This is courtesy of the Arthritis Insight newsletter. I have about 1900

miles of driving to do this month (a trip to Pensacola, then a trip to

Atlanta) and I might go and get a cover, too.

<<Great tips:

After our recent trip where we put 2000 miles on the van in 10 days, my

hands really let me know it didn't like my steering wheel anymore. I

stopped at an auto supply store to see what kind of covers they would have

for steering wheels to make them more comfortable and bought a foam cover.

Not only does it make the steering wheel softer, it also increases the size

of it so that I am holding onto a bigger surface and not having my hands in

such a tight grip. Try it out! I don't know why I didn't think of this

before the trip! Even my husband likes the way it feels. They have many

different styles so I'm sure you will be able to find one that feels best

for your hands. They adjust to all steering wheels. -Diane W>>

My other tip is that I've gotten a power inverter (about $40 for a 300 watt)

and I'm bringing my heating pad on the trip with me. I had been using the

disposable heating pads, but they get expensive after awhile.

Love and hugs,

Carol