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[Saitch]

Dads old D1 currently has no motor. Franklin the X8 powerchair helping me live life how I used to ? - YouTube

My powerchair towing dads engineless D1. haha Franklin is one tough wheelchair!
Dads broke the 300tdi a couple years ago, so engine is out for rebuild. He has a spare to chuck in it whilst original is rebuilt.
Glad to help him move the car haha.

A bloke I know on Moreton has this rig.

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[V8Ian]

Which poses the next question, do powered wheelchair operators have to remain under .05?

[Saitch]

Which poses the next question, do powered wheelchair operators have to remain under .05?

Too right, they do. Well, in Queensland they do. Oh, I only gave him two beers, as I'm a responsible person.

[V8Ian]

Too right, they do. Well, in Queensland they do. Oh, I only gave him two beers, as I'm a responsible person.

That seems somewhat unfair, perhaps it should only be an offense above walking speed, below could be a public drunkenness offence. Even that should not be enforceable below .10 or so.

[Epic_Dragon]

Yeah there are laws about drinking and using a powerchair. I actually think they are discriminatory in, they are someone's legs and should also be responsible for ones own actions. But I'm not a drinker anyway haha.
I also think the laws target more the mobility scooters which there are still those unable to walk who use them but they are mostly used differently so more laws targeting users if those.

Speaking of chairs, I made a quick video of getting in my car from my point of view haha
https://youtu.be/fnQ3jWUeP4k'si=JrBkUulNP5571v2s

[Saitch]

Yeah there are laws about drinking and using a powerchair. I actually think they are discriminatory in, they are someone's legs and should also be responsible for ones own actions. But I'm not a drinker anyway haha.
I also think the laws target more the mobility scooters which there are still those unable to walk who use them but they are mostly used differently so more laws targeting users if those.

Speaking of chairs, I made a quick video of getting in my car from my point of view haha
https://youtu.be/fnQ3jWUeP4k'si=JrBkUulNP5571v2s

The bloke in my photo had to get permission from the relevant authorities to park his chair on the beach, so he could get into the water. The beach is only for launching and retrieval of boats. Ludicrous!

[Epic_Dragon]

Ludicrous ain't no one telling me where i can or can't park my wheelchair or powerchair chairs be peoples legs and therefore no permission needed

The bloke in my photo had to get permission from the relevant authorities to park his chair on the beach, so he could get into the water. The beach is only for launching and retrieval of boats. Ludicrous!

[Saitch]

Ludicrous ain't no one telling me where i can or can't park my wheelchair or powerchair chairs be peoples legs and therefore no permission needed

My humble apologies. I misunderstood the owner. It was his Hilux, not chair, that authorities frowned upon. Bill would drive it onto the beach for access, but the beach is closed to traffic for safety reasons. As stated, for launch and retrieval of boats, only.
'Not on' said some shiney-arse, hence the tracked, chairmobile.

[Hogarthde]

In response to Epic Dragon and her video of mounting and dismounting her Disco, ( incidentally, do you still ride your magnificent tobiano? )

Funny isn't, changing topic in first sentence 🤔

Anyhow, during one of our wars, I was a field engineer, mine laying, mine retrieval, bomb disposal, tunnel clearance all in our work schedule.
Consequently, a few friends using wheelchairs, crutches, and prosthetics. Even after 50 years I am still amazed at their skill and adaptation and nonchalance......I salute them and you too E. D.

[Tins]

In response to Epic Dragon and her video of mounting and dismounting her Disco, ( incidentally, do you still ride your magnificent tobiano? )

Funny isn't, changing topic in first sentence 🤔

Anyhow, during one of our wars, I was a field engineer, mine laying, mine retrieval, bomb disposal, tunnel clearance all in our work schedule.
Consequently, a few friends using wheelchairs, crutches, and prosthetics. Even after 50 years I am still amazed at their skill and adaptation and nonchalance......I salute them and you too E. D.

Indeed. Puts things into perspective.