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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 06:19 AM
Coco needs a new Wheelchair


My wife and I stopped by to visit with Coco in October, and noticed his wheelchair was falling apart. If anyone has an unused wheelchair, is going by Coco's Corner, and has room for it in their rig he would really appreciate it. It would certainly bring a few beers and some interesting stories from him.
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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 06:56 AM


He just got one!



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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 07:25 AM


The relevant post is http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=84792#pid1057170



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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 08:07 AM


:lol:
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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 09:13 AM


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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 09:47 AM


What does that have to do with another wheelchair for Coco? The post is dated today...Next time we go by will there be a sign....Used wheelchairs for sale?



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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 10:00 AM
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I believe there is the one wheelchair Coco may be able to help you with chukie - perhaps you also know someone less fortunate, someone you could help out.

The front wheels from the older chair had to be fitted onto the new chair as the new front wheels were too narrow for much use in dirt. Also the large rear wheels have no rubber left on them, maybe you could, out a wonderful sense of kindness find new rear wheels for whomever you will be donating the older chair to. You appear to be a generous, thoughtful, and kind person.

I truly hope that your comments were not meant to mock the kindness of TW.

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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 10:13 AM


John,
Well said.

Chuckie spouts off like that thinking he is clever....life on the Kansas plains can do that to a guy... :biggrin:

Coco's environment is not suitable for the average wheelchair....and the sooperdooper high-tech ones suggested over the years are simply impractical. He will likely continue to use up the used ones he gets...as he has over the past 8 years or so.



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I believe there is the one wheelchair Coco may be able to help you with chukie - perhaps you also know someone less fortunate, someone you could help out.

The front wheels from the older chair had to be fitted onto the new chair as the new front wheels were too narrow for much use in dirt. Also the large rear wheels have no rubber left on them, maybe you could, out a wonderful sense of kindness find new rear wheels for whomever you will be donating the older chair to. You appear to be a generous, thoughtful, and kind person.

I truly hope that your comments were not meant to mock the kindness of TW.

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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 10:41 AM


No I wasn't trying to be clever , oh great oracle of BC...I just read it too fAST..I apologize to any one who may have felt slurred....I fed a stray cat today, so I am covered...



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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 12:32 PM



Sounds like a project for an engineer with some fat bicycle tires and low gears.

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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 04:26 PM


I am waiting for GED to apologize for his slur...We people on the Kansas prairie are very sensitive, eh? As GED would know from his long tenure here...



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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 04:57 PM


I just know how we prairie boys can be at times....eh ! ;)





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[*] posted on 12-12-2016 at 05:20 PM


No I am sorry for the slurring, Chuckie? No offer of beer buying? I shall seek my analyst...No! Wait! That's you....so much for that eh?



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[*] posted on 12-13-2016 at 07:14 PM


Don't make him post a picture of his broken leg, he doesn't want to but will if he's pushed too far...just sayin..




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[*] posted on 12-13-2016 at 07:28 PM


Quote: Originally posted by dtbushpilot  


Don't make him post a picture of his broken leg, he doesn't want to but will if he's pushed too far...just sayin..



Yeah....that's the ticket...I can't offer Chuckie a beer cuz my leg's broken...yeah.





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[*] posted on 12-14-2016 at 08:37 AM


The last two wheelchairs I've taken him were new off Ebay fitted with wider wheels. I didn't have the wide front wheels with this last chair so we put the old ones on. I now have a set of wide front wheels but will wait until he needs another chair.
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[*] posted on 12-14-2016 at 08:46 AM


GED, I knew you would think of sumpin...clever chap that you are..;)



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[*] posted on 12-14-2016 at 11:16 AM


Quote: Originally posted by chuckie  
GED, I knew you would think of sumpin...clever chap that you are..;)


It comes with being an "oracle"....lotsa responsibility, but am managing it :biggrin:




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[*] posted on 12-14-2016 at 11:28 AM


So? If you go in a boat, you would be the "Oracle in the Coracle"?:?:



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[*] posted on 12-14-2016 at 12:45 PM


Naw....probably the guy leaning overboard :o



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