Handicap Parking Anyone?

Landy · Jul 19, 2008

I got one a couple of years ago & can count on one hand the times I've used it. My FEV1 was in the 30s. I had it forever and the first time I had the nerve to use it, some guy parked next to me said "That's bull*hit, you're not handicapped" to which I replied "Come spend a day in my shoes, buddy" he got in his car & left, darn it...I was ready to let him have it! lol

I'm sure there are many times when CFs get "the look" when using them because we aren't in a wheelchair, limping or have a pained look on our face when we walk, but oh well. If they just looked closer they could sure see us puffing, though<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Landy · Jul 19, 2008

I got one a couple of years ago & can count on one hand the times I've used it. My FEV1 was in the 30s. I had it forever and the first time I had the nerve to use it, some guy parked next to me said "That's bull*hit, you're not handicapped" to which I replied "Come spend a day in my shoes, buddy" he got in his car & left, darn it...I was ready to let him have it! lol

I'm sure there are many times when CFs get "the look" when using them because we aren't in a wheelchair, limping or have a pained look on our face when we walk, but oh well. If they just looked closer they could sure see us puffing, though<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Landy · Jul 19, 2008

I got one a couple of years ago & can count on one hand the times I've used it. My FEV1 was in the 30s. I had it forever and the first time I had the nerve to use it, some guy parked next to me said "That's bull*hit, you're not handicapped" to which I replied "Come spend a day in my shoes, buddy" he got in his car & left, darn it...I was ready to let him have it! lol

I'm sure there are many times when CFs get "the look" when using them because we aren't in a wheelchair, limping or have a pained look on our face when we walk, but oh well. If they just looked closer they could sure see us puffing, though<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Landy · Jul 19, 2008

I got one a couple of years ago & can count on one hand the times I've used it. My FEV1 was in the 30s. I had it forever and the first time I had the nerve to use it, some guy parked next to me said "That's bull*hit, you're not handicapped" to which I replied "Come spend a day in my shoes, buddy" he got in his car & left, darn it...I was ready to let him have it! lol

I'm sure there are many times when CFs get "the look" when using them because we aren't in a wheelchair, limping or have a pained look on our face when we walk, but oh well. If they just looked closer they could sure see us puffing, though<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Landy · Jul 19, 2008

I got one a couple of years ago & can count on one hand the times I've used it. My FEV1 was in the 30s. I had it forever and the first time I had the nerve to use it, some guy parked next to me said "That's bull*hit, you're not handicapped" to which I replied "Come spend a day in my shoes, buddy" he got in his car & left, darn it...I was ready to let him have it! lol
 
 I'm sure there are many times when CFs get "the look" when using them because we aren't in a wheelchair, limping or have a pained look on our face when we walk, but oh well. If they just looked closer they could sure see us puffing, though<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

S · Jul 19, 2008

I use mine with no fear or shame, who cares what people think. I get dirty looks from little old ladies and gents all the time. My reply to them is one word, "Jealous?" Pisses them off so much! Another line I use - "I applaud you for being able to judge me so well based only on my looks...Looking at you, I'm gonna go with "a$$hole". Am I right?" I only use that one for the verbally abusive ones, though. I understand when people have concerns and if they approach me politely I am more than happy to explain to them my situation and we part ways smiling.

S · Jul 19, 2008

I use mine with no fear or shame, who cares what people think. I get dirty looks from little old ladies and gents all the time. My reply to them is one word, "Jealous?" Pisses them off so much! Another line I use - "I applaud you for being able to judge me so well based only on my looks...Looking at you, I'm gonna go with "a$$hole". Am I right?" I only use that one for the verbally abusive ones, though. I understand when people have concerns and if they approach me politely I am more than happy to explain to them my situation and we part ways smiling.

S · Jul 19, 2008

I use mine with no fear or shame, who cares what people think. I get dirty looks from little old ladies and gents all the time. My reply to them is one word, "Jealous?" Pisses them off so much! Another line I use - "I applaud you for being able to judge me so well based only on my looks...Looking at you, I'm gonna go with "a$$hole". Am I right?" I only use that one for the verbally abusive ones, though. I understand when people have concerns and if they approach me politely I am more than happy to explain to them my situation and we part ways smiling.

S · Jul 19, 2008

I use mine with no fear or shame, who cares what people think. I get dirty looks from little old ladies and gents all the time. My reply to them is one word, "Jealous?" Pisses them off so much! Another line I use - "I applaud you for being able to judge me so well based only on my looks...Looking at you, I'm gonna go with "a$$hole". Am I right?" I only use that one for the verbally abusive ones, though. I understand when people have concerns and if they approach me politely I am more than happy to explain to them my situation and we part ways smiling.

S · Jul 19, 2008

I use mine with no fear or shame, who cares what people think. I get dirty looks from little old ladies and gents all the time. My reply to them is one word, "Jealous?" Pisses them off so much! Another line I use - "I applaud you for being able to judge me so well based only on my looks...Looking at you, I'm gonna go with "a$$hole". Am I right?" I only use that one for the verbally abusive ones, though. I understand when people have concerns and if they approach me politely I am more than happy to explain to them my situation and we part ways smiling.

CountryGirl · Jul 19, 2008

S, I love you second line you use. I think Im gonna have to try that.

I got my handicap sign when my FEV was around the low 40s. It definitely helps especially in the cold weather! I have only had someone make a comment once, it was an old guy at the store and he asked me if that was really mine. I was fired up inside and I told him "Yes, I had a lung disease!" Hes lucky I didnt go off on how crappy living with CF is.

If you need it, get one and dont feel bad for using it.

CountryGirl · Jul 19, 2008

S, I love you second line you use. I think Im gonna have to try that.

I got my handicap sign when my FEV was around the low 40s. It definitely helps especially in the cold weather! I have only had someone make a comment once, it was an old guy at the store and he asked me if that was really mine. I was fired up inside and I told him "Yes, I had a lung disease!" Hes lucky I didnt go off on how crappy living with CF is.

If you need it, get one and dont feel bad for using it.

CountryGirl · Jul 19, 2008

S, I love you second line you use. I think Im gonna have to try that.

I got my handicap sign when my FEV was around the low 40s. It definitely helps especially in the cold weather! I have only had someone make a comment once, it was an old guy at the store and he asked me if that was really mine. I was fired up inside and I told him "Yes, I had a lung disease!" Hes lucky I didnt go off on how crappy living with CF is.

If you need it, get one and dont feel bad for using it.

CountryGirl · Jul 19, 2008

S, I love you second line you use. I think Im gonna have to try that.

I got my handicap sign when my FEV was around the low 40s. It definitely helps especially in the cold weather! I have only had someone make a comment once, it was an old guy at the store and he asked me if that was really mine. I was fired up inside and I told him "Yes, I had a lung disease!" Hes lucky I didnt go off on how crappy living with CF is.

If you need it, get one and dont feel bad for using it.

CountryGirl · Jul 19, 2008

S, I love you second line you use. I think Im gonna have to try that.
 
 I got my handicap sign when my FEV was around the low 40s. It definitely helps especially in the cold weather! I have only had someone make a comment once, it was an old guy at the store and he asked me if that was really mine. I was fired up inside and I told him "Yes, I had a lung disease!" Hes lucky I didnt go off on how crappy living with CF is.
 
 If you need it, get one and dont feel bad for using it.

TonyaH · Jul 19, 2008