Like me, my dad had a stroke that limits his
ability to walk. Like me, he resisted buying a mobility scooter but, once
he bought one, he loved it.
Dad also loves my dog – one of the few creatures on
the planet with whom he can still communicate. Most of all, he loves lakes and
waterfowl. My goal, since relocating him to Los Angeles after his stroke, has
been to put him in the presence of these treasures as often as possible.
The challenge? How do I transport two scooters, two
disabled people, and an elderly golden retriever in one car? Scooter
trailers hold only one scooter, and anything bigger would be a hassle.
My solution was to have a Bruno Curbsider installed in my SUV. Dad
operates the remote control to hoist the scooters while I keep them from
hitting the car bumper (a concession in the position of the hoist that had
to be made to accommodate the size difference in the two scooters). When I’m on
my own, I can perform the entire operation single-handed – literally.
Once the scooters are loaded, I board the dog and
stow the pet stairs she needs to climb in and out of the car, allowing just
enough room for her to ride with her head out the window or to curl up and rest
after our long stroll by the lake.
Presenting: Two Disabled People & a Dog
It's a comedy!