If you live close enough to a lake or an ocean, take a relaxing ride along the water. As we are here in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
Wheelchair Beach Ride
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Category Archives: Broken Leg Activity
Drawing
Whether you think you can’t draw or are already an extremely talented artist, drawing, sketching or even doodling is a great way to pass the time. Stay creative and just enjoy yourself…
Week Eleven
This week we ventured to the beach, as well as the movie theatre and spent a lot of time listening to some old vinyl records.
Chocolate Bar Wars
Canadian and American “Treat of the Week,” Canada versus the USA, it seems trivial, however, as a chocoholic and connoisseur, we thought it would be a good idea to pit the chocolate bars that are available in one country but yet unavailable in each neighbouring country. For instance the Coffee Crisp is available in Canada but not the US, likewise Whatchamacallit is only available in the US and not in Canada. Therefore, we are facing off half a dozen chocolate bars against one another and we have declared Canada the Winner with the Coffee Crisp…
Movie Set Locations
Research any films that have been shot locally, then go visit the sites where some of your favorite stars have been. In he Vancouver area, we have a lot to choose from ; The Smallville Kent Farm, or the Bates Motel, or even the Vancouver Art Gallery, library and so many others to choose from…
Catch A Bull Frog
Enjoy playing with some wildlife in a near by creek, catch and release of course…
Zoo
Support your local zoo or game farm. A lot of these animals are rescued. These animals are not only fun to see, but also need our help through conservation efforts that many zoo’s and game farms support…
Art Gallery
Big or small, your local art gallery is a great place to visit, possibly featuring local artists or famous masters…
Balancing
While navigating everywhere on crutches, your arms will strengthen as well as your ability to balance. See if you can hold your body up on your crutches…
Multi Tasking
Having a broken leg forces you to learn to compensate in other areas like balance as well as bending. Therefore, multitasking becomes a real art, give it a try. See how many things you can do at one time. Talk on the phone, play a video game and entertain a pet, now try all that while walking on your crutches….
Skateboard Transport
The Chariot may work outdoors but inside, we need something a little different. A skateboard is perfect for zipping around from room to room, don’t knock it until you try it…
Wheelchair Chariot
Turn your wheelchair into a Chariot! If you have the chair and you have the dogs, these two English Bulldogs certainly have the strength. This is a fun ride but, remember, to let go if you need to. No need for the other leg in a cast. Caution, this ride is not for the faint of heart, you might need medics on standby…
Week Ten
We must be nearing the end soon. After so many X-rays, the Doctor is still convinced that Corbin needs the cast on a bit longer, as the break goes a considerable length along the Tibia. The fun continues this week! We used our dogs and wheelchair for a homemade chariot and we also decided to start a Chocolate Bar war…
Cinnamon Bun
We had to venture to IKEA for a few things, but low and behold, we found a superb “Treat of the Week,“ the cinnamon bun…
Walkie Talkies
An old toy, still loads of fun! This gadget is inexpensive and indispensable not only for emergencies but also for traveling. Not to mention, they have a 60 km or 37 Mile range. Pretty handy, we never travel without them…
Emergency Kit
Here is an important project that everyone should create; an emergency kit. For us, living on the ring of fire, an earthquake is a very real threat. What if we lost all power, transportation or access to food and water for a day, a week or even a month. Would you have sufficient supplies? It is always best to be prepared and take inventory of what you have and what you are missing should the need arise…
Reading
Pick up one of those books you have always wanted to read and actually power through the entire book. You can take the time now…
Online Learning
You can always find a lot of walk throughs on the internet. It is a great way to learn about video games, computer programs, a recipe, or tutorials for musical instruments. Great teachers are at your finger tips, often for FREE…
Bike Repair
You have the extra time so start tinkering and fine tuning sporting equipment like your bicycle to make sure it is in top condition. Ready for the day you can jump back onto it…
Wheelchair Minibike
If you are looking for a quick get away, or just love to rip up the grass; try attaching a wheelchair to a Minibike for a completely motorized experience…
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