A rant about labels

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by Flatbutt1

I can just imagine the ball breaking I'd endure if I go with a trailer.

Not at all. I think that would be the cat's ass. I'd rather be on a 3-wheeler with a small trailer than 2 wheels. Do you have reverse?

[Flatbutt1]

Originally Posted by Zeke

Not at all. I think that would be the cat's ass. I'd rather be on a 3-wheeler with a small trailer than 2 wheels. Do you have reverse?

I do...so does the trike.

[Flatbutt1]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

A family member who is a professional counselor said that the definition of handicap is 'a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult'. So, to with that in mind, what Flatty considers 'handicapped' was an accept understanding at one time but not really valid. We older people have an outdated understanding of the definition of terms.
They suggested that Flatty consider addressing the offense with the other person and also to remember that "what other people think of me is none of my business".
I have great respect for Flatty and all that he does to prove the naysayers wrong. I am also reminded of the utube video of the comedian Steve Hughes "I was offended" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceS_jkKjIgo

Flatty: search your heart, do what you think is best for the greater good of the community as well as youself. When you come to a conclusion then go full throttle in which ever direction you take.

That's a nice sentiment Joe and aligns perfectly with my motto "never underestimate the power of an unreasonably defiant attitude".

Since the comment was made I have heard from the Chief who took me aside during an equipment drill. Someone else heard the comment and mentioned it to him. He said "that's not our attitude Tom, we're looking forward to working with you. We all have limits and work together to complement each other as team mates."

How cool is that?

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Most people are pretty ignorant. You could get a service dog and teach it to bark at people who say disabled, but where is a Doberman going to ride on a trike.

How does a sidecar work for you? Goggles for the dog and Bob's your uncle

My old Doberman use to pull me around around the neighborhood on my skateboard when I was a kid.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Flatbutt1

That's a nice sentiment Joe and aligns perfectly with my motto "never underestimate the power of an unreasonably defiant attitude".

Since the comment was made I have heard from the Chief who took me aside during an equipment drill. Someone else heard the comment and mentioned it to him. He said "that's not our attitude Tom, we're looking forward to working with you. We all have limits and work together to complement each other as team mates."

How cool is that?

Outstanding!