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Attilatheblond

(7,430 posts)
5. Am old too, and lots of mobility/balance issues. I got myself a nifty 'rollerator' walker as I am a realist
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 01:40 PM
Jun 2025

and knew I would be needing it more and more. I feel more confident walking in the grocery story because I have a shopping cart to steady myself. Figured one of the new style walkers, where you can extend the frame to accommodate long legs and not be stooped over might be good. I also knew I would be going to many protests and the walker will help make that easier. It comes with a bit of storage space under the handy seat. Yeah, water bottles and bull horn!

Got a good one on sale. Best purchase in a long time. I can sit when I need to and offer a seat to a fellow protester when I need to stand. Even rigged up a strap system for my flagpole and over-sized US flag! Thinking of putting on the bike horn I had given my late sister for her walker a few years back. And I may make a strap for my trusty bodhrán so I can join in with neighbors who bring kazoos, harmonicas, and that guy with the tin whistle who always shows up here.

So, find a way to make participation easier, Peacetrain. You will likely feel better among like minded new friends than being alone at home doom-scrolling the news. Water, hat, sunscreen, pride in our people acting together peacefully, it will make you feel better, stronger, maybe a bit younger. We The People ARE the US, not that crew of fascists who think they have all the power.

I won't spit on the cops lapfog_1 Jun 2025 #1
LOL. Promise us you'll get a pic if you do! CrispyQ Jun 2025 #3
BEAUTY! choie Jun 2025 #15
This what AI generated for me lapfog_1 Jun 2025 #18
I find this one in a similar vein of the orange taco Hitler as dictator kimbutgar Jun 2025 #33
That's hilarious! ShazzieB Jun 2025 #41
Here ya go JoseBalow Jun 2025 #45
"Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!" Pinback Jun 2025 #24
I'm beginning to long for the days when markodochartaigh Jun 2025 #35
Watery tarts! Evolve Dammit Jun 2025 #43
"I shall taunt you a second time" Walleye Jun 2025 #32
Ben Franklin would probably approve. soldierant Jun 2025 #46
Me, too Mz Pip Jun 2025 #2
Ahead of time, I made a contribution to Indivisible of $86.47 usonian Jun 2025 #4
Great lyrics! I have pals who are folk musicians/retired teachers Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #6
Share. Creative Commons. usonian Jun 2025 #11
You got me at $86.47 ! calimary Jun 2025 #23
Am old too, and lots of mobility/balance issues. I got myself a nifty 'rollerator' walker as I am a realist Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #5
Mr Peacetrain was going.. so I would have heard all the goings on from him.. Peacetrain Jun 2025 #8
There ya go! If you feel up to an outing, tomorrow is probably a fine day for such a venture. Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #10
Power to the people. We're rooting for all of you. oasis Jun 2025 #7
Good for you! Mossfern Jun 2025 #9
No guilt! Please ! Spinal stenosis is more pain than you deserve Easterncedar Jun 2025 #14
Been there... GiqueCee Jun 2025 #26
I know what you mean! Mossfern Jun 2025 #29
My wife has issues like that lonely bird Jun 2025 #50
Like you, Mossfern, Grammy23 Jun 2025 #17
I made an $86.47 donation to Indivisible usonian Jun 2025 #19
I wasn't going either Charmin One Jun 2025 #12
I'll be there in my small, rural red Florida town mcar Jun 2025 #13
Hurray for you! Easterncedar Jun 2025 #16
Wow, mcar.. Good on You and your Town! Cha Jun 2025 #37
Thanks Cha mcar Jun 2025 #40
I'm situated where I can ride my electric bike to our get together, I'm 77 and it beats walking. Magoo48 Jun 2025 #20
Thank you!! flamingdem Jun 2025 #21
I'm in the Dipshit Sheriff's county and plan to attend. Pacifist Patriot Jun 2025 #22
Gawd love ya Peacetrain........I've had both knees replaced .....and they're ok..... a kennedy Jun 2025 #25
I was going to sit this out but........................... BBbats Jun 2025 #27
I'm going (Michigan) DownriverDem Jun 2025 #28
I have decided not to go to this one. murielm99 Jun 2025 #30
Even though I can't go, my signs will be there, madamesilverspurs Jun 2025 #31
Ohh... I'm so Proud of you, Peacetrain! Cha Jun 2025 #34
I will be in my wheelchair. angryxyouth Jun 2025 #36
I'll be going to the Sarasota event Sailingdiver Jun 2025 #38
I live in CA and I am going in my BittyJenkins Jun 2025 #39
Had to cancel my reservation bobandrileysmom Jun 2025 #42
We all do what we can. We support, encourage and assist to the best we can. Hugs Evolve Dammit Jun 2025 #44
I wasn't going, either, and just decided To Go! Cha Jun 2025 #47
Unfortunately I can't make any gatherings. sprinkleeninow Jun 2025 #48
I went but had to leave after about 30 minutes. QED Jun 2025 #49
""" AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #51
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