Ten essentials for your handbag when your a powerchair user!
Believe it or not these have all happened to me!
1. An allen key and a screwdriver for when you have a screw loose!...(or at least your wheelchair does!)
2. Gaffer tape -in case electrical parts fall off!
3. WD 40 for when your wheelchair starts making strange noises or the bus or taxi you are getting on has a rusty ramp.
4. Mobile phone - for when you get stuck on some random bit of pavement where there is a dip or your trusty chair has broken down so you can call for assistance!
5. A good book/or handheld console for when your waiting to be rescued when the chair has broken down whiles away the boredom and takes your mind of your bladders need to be empted !
6. A good rain mac - essential in case you get stranded by your trusty machine in the rain shame I can't read a book then.. unless I am lucky and get stranded under a shelter which almost never happens!
7. Spare fuses for if your fuse blows - diagrams to show people how to change the fuse on your chair as you can't get to it !
8. A drink in case the trusty chair breaks down before you take your meds perferably wine but sensibly water especially if it is during the day!
9. A book of witty responses to take the edge of when people repeatedly comment on your speed/whether you can drink alcohol or have sex/children. Yes I can have children thank you very much! and Yes I can look after them !
10. A pocket mirror - to help with reversing especially when you are getting on a bus.
Hmm maybe I need a bigger handbag!