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Going to church

by Claire - 3 April 2007

Recently I went on another pretending trip, to a new town this time. I drove about 3-1/2 hours, an hour further than usual, straight south, to make sure I got warmer weather this time! So I went south, to a place that had a good forecast for the days I planned to be gone. Note, it was still quite chilly, but at least relatively dry. As usual, I had several adventures, but the biggest adventure proved to be going to church.

Going to church continues »

A quick recap of my life up to date…

by Sean - 1 April 2007

This entry was prompted by the fact that I wasn’t able to point someone directly to a bit of my history and background. There is a lot of information throughout the site, but nothing like a "reader’s digest" version. I hope this will serve, although I realise it is grossly incomplete.

A quick recap of my life up to date… continues »

Nor snow, nor ice, nor bitter cold…

by Claire - 19 January 2007

Okay, so I’ve paraphrased the mail carrier’s motto a bit, but in my climate, that’s what I have to contend with, and that’s what will not stop my wheelchair from getting through. Here’s the story of my second pretending trip, a 2-day struggle through below zero temperatures and a heavy snowstorm.

Nor snow, nor ice, nor bitter cold… continues »

Trial by Fire – Day III

by Claire - 11 December 2006

The following story recounts the events of my third and final day of my 3-day pretending trip. It’s the continuation of Day I and Day II.

Trial by Fire – Day III continues »

Trial by Fire – Day II

by Claire - 5 December 2006

The following is the continuation of my previous story, Trial by Fire – Day I. This recounts the events of the second day of my 3 days as a wheelchair user.

Trial by Fire – Day II continues »

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