Did You Know How Versatile Walkers Can Be?

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  1. Lon Tanner

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    It's a beautiful 84 F Good Friday afternoon as I sit in a easy chair using my walker to elevate my legs. My walker is also quite comfortable as a chair as well and when my legs hurt and aren't working I can sit comfortably and be transported. The cup holder attachment is a nice feature for holding the beverage of my choice.

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    Yes, my MIL has a similar model, but hers has a basket on the front where she can stash her handbag if going out or other necessities she carries around the house.
     
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    Mine has a pouch on the back and one on the side for holding things.
     
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    I've seen some that look like they could be fun.
     
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    What about my B.MW as I’ve nicknamed it ....:):D

    It’s a knee Walker and I can sit on it if I have to I bought it on eBay cause I’ve got a 4 inch fracture in my fibula just above my ankle caused by slipping on small gum nuts in the street ( in Adelaide )

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    It’s kinda funny even tho I’m quite capable of cutting my toe nails myself ( normally )

    my husband cuts them for me with a pair of his shed ( very clean ) side cutters he’s had since he was 15 years old when he first started his apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic
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    Mine has a seat with a storage trunk underneath.

    It has 8" wheels for easier rolling over uneven terrain.

    It is nice.
     
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    I find the upright walkers to be an interesting twist:

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    I wonder if their size presents logistics disadvantages.

    (These things are just screaming for a jet backpack.)
     
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    I priced one of those upright walkers.......Not for the average retiree.
     
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    Oh, is that right?

    They walk that way because of what the seller just did to them? ;)
     
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