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Sure, I Can Walk, But Why Bother?


Recently, I purchased and installed a new stair lift in my house. I was showing it off to my neighbors, and they asked me if I put the lift in for my parents. They thought that was really sweet of me, to prepare my place for when my folks got too old to live on their own. I said, “Oh, hell no. It’s not for my parents, it’s for me.”

I mean, sure, I can walk. I’m capable of going up the stairs on my own, but why, when they make these awesome stair lifts? At first, I thought of putting in an escalator, but that still involves standing. I saw a stair lift ad on the TV, and I was sold.

It brought back memories of family ski trips when I was a boy. I hated skiing, but loved riding the chair lift. Now, I can turn down the thermostat, grab my old ski poles, and ride up and down all day. If I close my eyes, I can have an Aspen stay-cation any day of the week.

Combined with my recently purchased scooter, I almost never have to walk, or even stand, anymore. And since I installed the scooter lift on my truck, I even get to park in handicapped spots.

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