The Vent and Rant Thread

[ownedbycats]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Which would you prefer?

I'm leaning towards a scooter, mostly for the range.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

or past it's best by date

This is something that needs to be dealt with on a case by case basis. Some things can still be good past the date and should not be tossed. I would be really annoyed if I had something that was still good but past the date and it got tossed.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ownedbycats

I'm leaning towards a scooter, mostly for the range.

One thing to note about a scooter is that because it's larger then a wheelchair, it won't fit in some stores when you go shopping unless you park outside before you go in.

If you need a cane, a Hurry Cane is really good. It folds, has three feet, can stand on it's own, and be height adjusted. I have one I used when I needed it because of my hip.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

This is something that needs to be dealt with on a case by case basis. Some things can still be good past the date and should not be tossed. I would be really annoyed if I had something that was still good but past the date and it got tossed.

Yes, "Best Before" is guidance, "Use Before" should be obeyed. At least in the UK.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Yes, "Best Before" is guidance, "Use Before" should be obeyed. At least in the UK.

Pretty much the same in Canada. Though for most stuff, please don't use the "sniff test".

[JSWolf]

If it was me, I'd leave food as long as the best before date is less then 5 days past the date.

[ownedbycats]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

One thing to note about a scooter is that because it's larger then a wheelchair, it won't fit in some stores when you go shopping unless you park outside before you go in.

If you need a cane, a Hurry Cane is really good. It folds, has three feet, can stand on it's own, and be height adjusted. I have one I used when I needed it because of my hip.

Canada doesn't have the accessibility laws of the US, so there's lots of places in my town I couldn't get the wheelchair - just one step, narrow doorways, etc.

I use a quad-cane already, but it's not compensating so well anymore and comes with own set of problems such as shoulder bursitis and having only one hand to carry things with.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by ownedbycats

Canada doesn't have the accessibility laws of the US, so there's lots of places in my town I couldn't get the wheelchair - just one step, narrow doorways, etc.

I use a quad-cane already, but it's not compensating so well anymore and comes with own set of problems such as shoulder bursitis and having only one hand to carry things with.

Carrying was difficult. I could only carry a limited amount and if it was too heavy not at all.

That's not good not having ways to get a wheelchair places you should be able to go.