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Prairie_Seagull

(4,055 posts) Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:02 AM 23 hrs ago

'silver sneakers' and we are coming on the 5th. Mind the cane.

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I am a member of the gang (Original Post) Prairie_Seagull 23 hrs ago OP

In my case, murielm99 23 hrs ago #1

Murielm99, if needed, I will push. Prairie_Seagull 23 hrs ago #2

Bring spare tips TommyT139 22 hrs ago #3

Good advise TommyT139 Prairie_Seagull 20 hrs ago #4

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1. In my case,

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:07 AM

23 hrs ago

mind the wheelchair. I can't walk any distance or stand for prolonged periods of time. Post-covid complications.

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2. Murielm99, if needed, I will push.

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:34 AM

23 hrs ago

Sound like huge complications. Fucking covid.

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3. Bring spare tips

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 12:34 PM

22 hrs ago

The usual rubber cane tips are good on most surfaces.

But if the ground is uneven or slippery, you might need a sharp pokey tip!

Safety first.

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4. Good advise TommyT139

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 02:03 PM

20 hrs ago

I have a Leki trekking pole/poles I use. I will have tips in pack.