RE: New Vehicle- Purple People Eater or Barney???

August 31, 2007

Ruth,

My vote is for " Purple People Eater " ...then you can just run down

anyone that gets in your way and say your Purple People Eater was

hungry! Okay, I know, corny!

I have actually been thinking about getting one of these vehicles.

How do you feel it is better than a regular walker? I would love to

hear your opinion so I can weigh my options.

Thanks,

Have fun and don't hurt anyone with your new toy!

in UT

>

> Well, I have a new vehicle..its a purple Rollator...it is a

rolling

> walker with a place you can actually sit down on. It should be a

> rollasiter And yes it is actually purple! [>] My daughter

said we

> could just paint some red strips on it and I'd be right in style

for Red

> Hat days! But it sure helps with my unsteady gait and my knee

pain. I

> used it to walk around the yard tonight and didn't have to worry

about

> stumbling and falling. I sure wish I could come see all you guys at

the

> conference ......we could go to the stores and have " handicap cart "

> races...they'd probably bar us from every store in Indy!

> Yes it was a pride busting experience to go get the walker(I already

> have a regular one..cane..crutches...etc but this was different)

> ....and I know many of you have been in that place... It's like we

are

> going down the sarcoid drain...just swirling round and round.. and

down

> and down.... [(:|]

>

> So what should I name this new friend in my life....the " Purple

People

> Eater " or " Barney "

>

> Take care...

> Hugs

> Ruth

>

September 1, 2007

you know, Ruth, you might look at your "rollasitter" differently. About 2 years ago I was considering getting one. My neuro gave me a prescription, so that Medicare would cover it. Before getting it, I borrowed a friend's to use when Sam & I went to Graceland in Memphis. It really wasn't what I needed. It was nice to have a place to sit down, especially waiting for shuttles, etc., but I still needed to elevate my feet, so I'd be looking for a rock or something to park by. I decided it would be too much commotion to take the walker, my big water jug, purse or tote bag, plus a folding stool! But i'd have gotten one in a minute if it would have worked out. Likewise, I didn't see getting a scooter as a defeat, but as a way to do things I'd been missing out on.

I know how you feel about circling the drain, but having tools like the walker or scooter actually keep us from being sucked down. Our emotional & mental state is so critical to our health, and anything that helps us get out & do things with our family, activities we'd been missing out on, just walking around our yard, gives us an emotional boost. If I hadn't bought my used scooter this year, I wouldn't have been able to go to the State Fair 3 times with various combinations of family members!

So, please try to look at your "Plurple" (my combo of plop & purple) as a good thing. Put some streamers on it or stickers! Then send us a picture!

Ramblin' Rose

Moderator

A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22

Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis To: Neurosarcoidosis Subject: New Vehicle- "Purple People Eater" or "Barney"???Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:07:39 -0000

Well, I have a new vehicle..its a purple Rollator...it is a rolling walker with a place you can actually sit down on. It should be a rollasiter And yes it is actually purple! My daughter said we could just paint some red strips on it and I'd be right in style for Red Hat days! But it sure helps with my unsteady gait and my knee pain. I used it to walk around the yard tonight and didn't have to worry about stumbling and falling. I sure wish I could come see all you guys at the conference ......we could go to the stores and have "handicap cart" races...they'd probably bar us from every store in Indy! Yes it was a pride busting experience to go get the walker(I already have a regular one..cane..crutches...etc but this was different) ....and I know many of you have been in that place... It's like we are going down the sarcoid drain...just swirling round and round.. and down and down....So what should I name this new friend in my life....the "Purple People Eater" or "Barney" Take care...HugsRuth

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September 1, 2007

Ruth,

First of all I am jealous. I have seen the purple one and I really like

it. I am not quite ready for one but I can tell you, if I do, it will

be purple.

Second, please do not name it Barney. I can't stand that silly

dinosaur. My husband's cousins son used to have a speach impediment and

he would always sing I wuy u, u uv ee -- You can see where I am going.

I tease him about it now but it drove me crazy then.

I really am glad that you got it though. Don't you wish you could get

some streamers for the handle bars that we used to get when we were

kids, or that it had spoke wheels so you could put a playing card on it

to make lots of noise? How about a banana seat? Just kidding. Just a

little trip down memory lane.

Enjoy your new toy!

Terri G.

>

> Well, I have a new vehicle..its a purple Rollator...it is a rolling

> walker with a place you can actually sit down on. It should be a

> rollasiter And yes it is actually purple! [>] My daughter said we

> could just paint some red strips on it and I'd be right in style for

Red

> Hat days! But it sure helps with my unsteady gait and my knee pain. I

> used it to walk around the yard tonight and didn't have to worry about

> stumbling and falling. I sure wish I could come see all you guys at

the

> conference ......we could go to the stores and have " handicap cart "

> races...they'd probably bar us from every store in Indy!

> Yes it was a pride busting experience to go get the walker(I already

> have a regular one..cane..crutches...etc but this was different)

> ....and I know many of you have been in that place... It's like we are

> going down the sarcoid drain...just swirling round and round.. and

down

> and down.... [(:|]

>

> So what should I name this new friend in my life....the " Purple People

> Eater " or " Barney "

>

> Take care...

> Hugs

> Ruth

>

September 1, 2007

Ruth,

Hey girl

if it helps I am all for it, I told my husband I was going to ask for a

handicap parking sticker, I hate it when I have to park way out in the lot, by

the time I get to the store I am too tired to stay and shop! Something still

on my mind, I think you will find it to be a blessing your “Purple People

Eater” my vote.

Marl a

" Faith

sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible "

From: Neurosarcoidosis [mailto:Neurosarcoidosis ] On Behalf Of olehomepla

Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007

11:08 PM

To: Neurosarcoidosis

Subject: New

Vehicle- " Purple People Eater " or " Barney " ???

Well, I have a new vehicle..its a purple

Rollator...it is a rolling walker with a place you can actually

sit down on. It should be a rollasiter And yes it is actually

purple!

My daughter said we could just paint some red strips on it and I'd be right in

style for Red Hat days! But it sure helps with my unsteady gait and

my knee pain. I used it to walk around the yard tonight and didn't have

to worry about stumbling and falling. I sure wish I could come see all you guys

at the conference ......we could go to the stores and have " handicap

cart " races...they'd probably bar us from every store in Indy!

Yes it was a pride busting experience to go get the walker(I already have a

regular one..cane..crutches...etc but this was different) ....and I

know many of you have been in that place... It's like we are going down

the sarcoid drain...just swirling round and round.. and down and down....

So what should I name this new friend in my life....the " Purple People

Eater " or " Barney "

Take care...

Hugs

Ruth

September 1, 2007

Marla, get the handicapped card or plate. I was reluctant for a long time, and I still don't always park in the hand. spot if there is something pretty close. When I need it most is doctor's offices, hospitals, special places like the zoo (or the Indiana State Fair!). Sometimes I need the hand. place at Walmart or the grocery, if I'm already extra tired, or it's 90 deg. or my feet are hurting a lot. If you can in Colorado, get both the license plate & the card for the rear-view mirror. I carry the card in my purse for when I'm riding with someone else. Back when I was healthy, I'd be circling around a parking lot, griping about the empty hand. spots, thinking there were too many of them. Now I circle around, griping about why there aren't more! Nothing like limping along in someone's else shoes to change perspective.

Ramblin' Rose

Moderator

A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22

Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis To: <Neurosarcoidosis >Subject: RE: New Vehicle- "Purple People Eater" or "Barney"???Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:33:46 -0600

Ruth,

Hey girl if it helps I am all for it, I told my husband I was going to ask for a handicap parking sticker, I hate it when I have to park way out in the lot, by the time I get to the store I am too tired to stay and shop! Something still on my mind, I think you will find it to be a blessing your “Purple People Eater” my vote.

Marl a

"Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible"

From: Neurosarcoidosis [mailto:Neurosarcoidosis ] On Behalf Of olehomeplaSent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:08 PMTo: Neurosarcoidosis Subject: New Vehicle- "Purple People Eater" or "Barney"???

Well, I have a new vehicle..its a purple Rollator...it is a rolling walker with a place you can actually sit down on. It should be a rollasiter And yes it is actually purple! My daughter said we could just paint some red strips on it and I'd be right in style for Red Hat days! But it sure helps with my unsteady gait and my knee pain. I used it to walk around the yard tonight and didn't have to worry about stumbling and falling. I sure wish I could come see all you guys at the conference ......we could go to the stores and have "handicap cart" races...they'd probably bar us from every store in Indy! Yes it was a pride busting experience to go get the walker(I already have a regular one..cane..crutches...etc but this was different) ....and I know many of you have been in that place... It's like we are going down the sarcoid drain...just swirling round and round.. and down and down....So what should I name this new friend in my life....the "Purple People Eater" or "Barney" Take care...HugsRuth

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September 1, 2007

Marla, get the handicapped card or plate. I was reluctant for a long time, and I still don't always park in the hand. spot if there is something pretty close. When I need it most is doctor's offices, hospitals, special places like the zoo (or the Indiana State Fair!). Sometimes I need the hand. place at Walmart or the grocery, if I'm already extra tired, or it's 90 deg. or my feet are hurting a lot. If you can in Colorado, get both the license plate & the card for the rear-view mirror. I carry the card in my purse for when I'm riding with someone else. Back when I was healthy, I'd be circling around a parking lot, griping about the empty hand. spots, thinking there were too many of them. Now I circle around, griping about why there aren't more! Nothing like limping along in someone's else shoes to change perspective.

Ramblin' Rose

Moderator

A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22

Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis To: <Neurosarcoidosis >Subject: RE: New Vehicle- "Purple People Eater" or "Barney"???Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:33:46 -0600

Ruth,

Hey girl if it helps I am all for it, I told my husband I was going to ask for a handicap parking sticker, I hate it when I have to park way out in the lot, by the time I get to the store I am too tired to stay and shop! Something still on my mind, I think you will find it to be a blessing your “Purple People Eater” my vote.

Marl a

"Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible"

From: Neurosarcoidosis [mailto:Neurosarcoidosis ] On Behalf Of olehomeplaSent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:08 PMTo: Neurosarcoidosis Subject: New Vehicle- "Purple People Eater" or "Barney"???

Well, I have a new vehicle..its a purple Rollator...it is a rolling walker with a place you can actually sit down on. It should be a rollasiter And yes it is actually purple! My daughter said we could just paint some red strips on it and I'd be right in style for Red Hat days! But it sure helps with my unsteady gait and my knee pain. I used it to walk around the yard tonight and didn't have to worry about stumbling and falling. I sure wish I could come see all you guys at the conference ......we could go to the stores and have "handicap cart" races...they'd probably bar us from every store in Indy! Yes it was a pride busting experience to go get the walker(I already have a regular one..cane..crutches...etc but this was different) ....and I know many of you have been in that place... It's like we are going down the sarcoid drain...just swirling round and round.. and down and down....So what should I name this new friend in my life....the "Purple People Eater" or "Barney" Take care...HugsRuth

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September 1, 2007

OH so

true, I was in Calif.

A couple weeks ago for a family reunion and then stayed a few days with my

friend since 6th grade, she is an RN for Blue Cross Blue Shield, and

drives all over to the hospitals you know the ones that are saying kick her out

J any my

point, she parks way out, new car and all, so by the time we reached the mall I

was ready to turn around but we wanted to shop together, then I said hey slow

down I can’t walk as fast as I use to, and she said well we don’t

have all day you know, like you said you never see what isn’t in front of

our faces, so I just let her stop and wait for me to catch up!

I will

see how I do for awhile. Love to all, Marla

" Faith

sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible "

From: Neurosarcoidosis [mailto:Neurosarcoidosis ] On Behalf Of Rose

Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007

8:10 PM

To: Neurosarcoidosis

Subject: RE:

New Vehicle- " Purple People Eater " or " Barney " ???

Marla,

get the handicapped card or plate. I was reluctant for a long time, and I

still don't always park in the hand. spot if there is something pretty

close. When I need it most is doctor's offices, hospitals, special places

like the zoo (or the Indiana State Fair!). Sometimes I need the hand.

place at Walmart or the grocery, if I'm already extra tired, or it's 90 deg. or

my feet are hurting a lot. If you can in Colorado, get both the license plate &

the card for the rear-view mirror. I carry the card in my purse for when

I'm riding with someone else. Back when I was healthy, I'd be circling

around a parking lot, griping about the empty hand. spots, thinking there were

too many of them. Now I circle around, griping about why there aren't

more! Nothing like limping along in someone's else shoes to change

perspective.

Ramblin' Rose

Moderator

A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22

From: " Marla Bramer " <mebramer (AT) gmail (DOT) com>

Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis

To: <Neurosarcoidosis >

Subject: RE: New Vehicle-

" Purple People Eater " or " Barney " ???

Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2007 13:33:46 -0600

Ruth,

Hey girl if it helps I am all for it, I told my

husband I was going to ask for a handicap parking sticker, I hate it when I

have to park way out in the lot, by the time I get to the store I am too tired

to stay and shop! Something still on my mind, I think you will find it to

be a blessing your “Purple People Eater” my vote.

Marl a

" Faith sees the invisible, believes

the incredible and receives the impossible "

From: Neurosarcoidosis

[mailto:Neurosarcoidosis ]

On Behalf Of olehomepla