Wheel chair Ron makes his debut.

[offshore171]

Rang and they said sorry but we’re full on some nights next week so we can’t move you.

One thing about that specific hotel.

It is very commonly used by visiting sporting teams (NRL, AFL, Rugby, Cricket etc) who do big block bookings for their team and officials, which could amount to 30-40 rooms.

Given it's finals season, this could be why they are heavily booked.

Let's hope they don't pull any Pullmann actics!

 

[CaptJCool]

even walking around a shopping mall using my walker I feel I must be invisible as I get cut off frequently..
And don't start me on disability parking spots. 30-40% don't have stickers and those that do 40-50% don't meet the criteria. just being old does not entitle you to a parking permit. At Kawana I have seen a couple of times a young fellow pulling out a bollard and parking over the yellow line between disabled parks
But back to the subject yes it can go very wrong having a wheelchair and flying.
Makes it worse when you are no longer match fit.

For those wondering what Shane’s upto

Juno Adelaide

junoadl.com

Dolphin cafe opening spring 2026 at Pt Adelaide

 

[drron]

We'll be having lunch with my sister but certainly could meet up in the morning or evening, Friday we will be on the 1120 flight to MCY

 

[karen blancfield]

We'll be having lunch with my sister but certainly could meet up in the morning or evening, Friday we will be on the 1120 flight to MCY

I’ve missed what has caused this awful year for you. I thought nothing could beat your Japanese escapade. I’ve always appreciated helpful travel advice from you so wish you both a much better 2027 ahead.

 

[drron]

After landing I was asked to stay behind to wait for the wheelchair. there were 6 altogether with 2 in J. The 4v from Y were taken off first and the 2 of us were wondering what was going on. I was also upset because I didn't get healed of my problems on this flight. Presumably only a few destinations can this happen on.
The 2 of us had to wait because they brought our wheelchairs to the air bridge. Battery in and off we went. Got up to the gate lounge and realised I didn't have my carry on. The last I saw of it was with the FA getting off the plane. A staff member went to the plane nothing there.As I was explaing what it looked like a security fellow came along and said I saw a lady headed for the exit with a bag like that. So we all headed to the exit. There we met our son who was taking us to the hotel.
No sight of the bag so off to baggage services. The agent had just handed Mrdrron the form to fill out when a woman ran up with my bag saying we found this bag under Mum's wheelchair. So a simple mistake but all ended well.

On to the hotel. Welcomed as a diamond member and off we went to our downgrade with only a double bed. It got worse. The only plce "acessible" was the bathroom but it was a roll in shower. My wheelchair can;t be taken n the shower as the battery and/or the electric motors might be destroyed. For a fellow who had to go in using his walking stick the place was downright dangerous.The rails were in the wrong place and the floor extremely slippery especially when wet. I describe as my inaccessible room.
The rest of the room had absolutely no accessibility features. 2 chairs without arm rests and difficult for me to get out of.
here is the bathroom.


I will be asking at checkout how much discount we get for being a downgraded diamond member.