Dear Stupid Guests . . .

[mechurchlady]

Mom is the artful dodger. Never ever seperate from her as you will spend hours looking for her and never find her. Oblivious to the fact you have seen the entire store 5 times, lol.

[Ms. Matterhorn]

My DD had hip surgery a few years ago and I took her to the mall in a wheelchair. I couldn't believe the rude people who would run to cut in front of us like they were passing a garbage truck on the highway. It was definitely an eye-opener and it made me much more considerate when I see someone in a chair or ecv.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

DW had an unfortunate accident a few years ago and ended up breaking her foot. So she had the cast, but could walk with a cane. We got her a temp. disabled plackard so she could go to her stores or otherwise get around.

WE were amazed at how many people that would park in the disabled spots that appeared to not be disabled. And I am talking about young people that would hop out of a car with the tag hanging on the rearview mirror. and run into a store.

it was near christmas and I finally just took a couple of days off and took her shopping, it was easier than trying to deal with the stuff.

[EeyoresButterfly]

You can't always judge a book by its cover. We took my friend with us over spring break. She has a disabled parking permit, but you wouldn't be able to tell just by loooking at her. She had Leukemia a few years ago when she was 18. She got a bone marrow transplant, and suffers graft-vs.-host disease. She is a larger girl, and the combination of the steroids she had to take to treat the disease and her weight caused her to have both hips replaced, and her knees are not far behind. She appears to be able to walk fine, but she gets tired easily and doesn't always do well with long distances. I'm sure when people saw us parking in the handicapped spot, they wondered why we were there, but for her, it was a Godsend.

[Sarah Magdalene]

I would do children's section but:

3.) Girl's clothing these days seems to either be frilly or smutty (trying to emulate skanky juniors clothes). Not much in the way of professional wear.

Ah, you'd be surprised what you'd find in places like Limited Too or even in some department store girls sections. I had to buy some black dress pants (on a student budget) and was able to nab a couple of pairs at a Macy's. I also got a pair of nice brown dress pants, plus belt at a Ross. Same with tops. I'm an A-cup so I find girls 12-14 shirts fit nicely - and many do look professional if you look in the right places. The entire outfit I wore to my Traditions class was all from the girls section, including the inch and half "heels" I had on.

Shirts/blouses are a little easier. I really don't have problems with those as much as pants. No need to worry about length.

[joanna71985]

I've learned not to judge people who are using the wheelchairs, ect. You never know exactly why they need them, are using them, and so on. I am just thankful that I don't need them, and can get around on my own. :)

[EeyoresButterfly]

Sarah, sadly I do not have as girlish a figure. I defintely have hips and a chest. Perhaps when I lose the weight...

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

You can't always judge a book by its cover. We took my friend with us over spring break. She has a disabled parking permit, but you wouldn't be able to tell just by loooking at her. She had Leukemia a few years ago when she was 18. She got a bone marrow transplant, and suffers graft-vs.-host disease. She is a larger girl, and the combination of the steroids she had to take to treat the disease and her weight caused her to have both hips replaced, and her knees are not far behind. She appears to be able to walk fine, but she gets tired easily and doesn't always do well with long distances. I'm sure when people saw us parking in the handicapped spot, they wondered why we were there, but for her, it was a Godsend.

Well, when somebody jumps out of a car, and runs toward a store, I think that the disabled plackard is probably not for them. the whole idea behind them is to let someone park closer to a store or shopping area, AND gives them extra space to open doors or ramps.

There was a bit of a 'scandal" where doctors were signing off on the parking permits for skin problems, and cosmetic surgery, etc.

The only good thing is that there are volunteers (who ARE handicapped) that are patrolling these parking spots from time to time, and if they do catch violators, The ticket if VERY expensive, and the hanging tab is confiscated on the spot!