At the Abilities Expo I saw the stair-climbing, gyroscope-toting iBot wheelchair. Impressive! Spinning around on a level floor, perched up on only two wheels, it looks as agile as something from the Nutcracker Suite. I tried out its little sibling, the iGlide wheelchair. Responsive, and a nice break from pushing my full weight around all day. Alas, I fell in love and these two had no chance. My macho heart was stolen by that HumVee of outdoor wheelchairs, Permobil's Trax wheelchair.
No, I have never been the practical one in the family.
Of course to carry any of these chairs I'd have to retire my hybrid gas/electric Toyota Prius before its time and buy a van. I've never been practical - but I am resourceful! So I've contacted the Vexel Quovis manufacturer in Spain to see if I can be the first one on my block to have one in Banana Slug Yellow. On this unique little vehicle a ramp drops down from the rear allowing the driver to roll right in and drive from a wheelchair. This cute little vehicle can get 100 miles per gallon and it looks like it will fit in spaces even a Mini Cooper would pass up!
That's my list for Santa. Coming in Part 2: a few gifts I hope to give to others and some resolutions worth keeping.
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