This is an image of my new laundry basket. I know this seems a bit mundane as far as a topic for the blog goes but actually it's the accumulation of many days weeks and years of the previous laundry basket. The previous laundry basket was so worn out by the time I finally pulled the trigger and got the new basket that I could no longer lift the basket by myself onto my lap to take my clothes to and from the laundry because all the handles are broken off. I should have retired the poor basket months ago but I just didn't want to take the time to figure out how to get the basket from wherever I purchase it to the home front. I know this isn't rocket science and I know that if I really wanted to do what I could figure it out very quickly but I just kept being able to use my basket one way or the other till I finally couldn't stand it any longer. What I was doing actually at the end was putting the clothes in the basket and then bulldozing the basket all the way to the laundry digging my clothes out and throwing them in the machines in reversing the process to get back to the apartment. Many times Neighbors would force themselves on me and make me let them lift the back up onto my lap. I found it easier not to fight and accept their gracious offer of assistance. Perhaps this is what finally motivated me to make the purchase.
This weekend I happen to be over at Walmart searching for something and not really finding what I needed but this is really an excuse for me just to wander around the market and enjoy all the things I wish I could get. Oh, I could get these things but I have to figure out a way to bring them home big awkward items say like a watermelon. On this day I didn't have to really get too much stuff so when I passed the section where they had the laundry baskets I decided I would go ahead and try it. I had the hook that I always carry when I'm out and about in case I need to pick up something that I've dropped or reach something I can't reach sitting down. The hook gives me two or maybe even three feet of reach that I can use to knock down items when I'm shopping that I can't reach otherwise and there's nobody around that I can ask. Anyway the hook is upside down of course so the hook Parts exposed and oddly enough the basket slid right over the hook and allowed me to transport the baskets easily in front of me with my power chair. I must admit that I had a little trouble entering and exiting the bus but that took care of itself readily and I got the whole kit and caboodle home without a problem. And today I was able to use the basket perfectly and best of all is able to raise the loaded basket onto my lap with hardly any effort at all…
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