NeuroTalk Support Groups - I Posted a New Wheelchair Kamikaze Video

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Originally Posted by Ivy2 (Post 484167)

Thanks Marc - that was a zippy and funny trip - you're getting better at movie making every time. That was another great view of the city and not the posteriors. Next time maybe a whole movie!:)

One thing I'm jealous of is you have all these things you can get to right outside your door.

One of the best things about New York is how you can find basically everything you need within a few blocks of where you live. Not only that, but practically every single restaurant delivers, so on any given night I can order up Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Italian, Spanish, Moroccan, Turkish-you name it.

We have a collection of delivery menus that has to number at least two dozen...

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Originally Posted by azoyizes (Post 484529)

Marc, I sent the link to my SIL. She said that she used to live right in that same area and walk those same streets. She also said your video was great!:)

Thanks for voting the video. I'm glad your sister-in-law enjoyed...

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Originally Posted by gonnamakeit (Post 484569)

Marc,

Are you able to get on any of the buses or trains in your area while using your chair?

When we were visiting Manhattan many years ago, I thought it was a nightmare getting around in taxis because they would take you out of Manhattan, but didn't want to take you back to Manhattan because of all the road construction.

gmi

so far, I haven't really had to use mass transit because everything is located pretty close to where I live, including my doctors offices. My neuro, for instance, is only 10 blocks away, and it literally takes me five minutes to get there in the wheelchair.

All of the buses in the city are accessible, though, and many of the subway stations are. I think the subways present more of a problem, because even though the stations may have elevators, they are not always working...

I've never had trouble with the taxis here in the city. As a matter of fact, before I got the wheelchair I relied on them to get around. As for getting into and out of Manhattan, I've also never had a problem, but I've really no reason to leave Manhattan, other than to get to an airport.

Actually, there are fantastic restaurants in Queens, because it's just about the most ethnically diverse area on earth. When I could get around better, we always went over there for terrific, cheap ethnic food. I guess I do miss that...