Difference between revisions of "Experience"
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And you thought I was exaggerating. This is '''NORMAL''' in my experience. 4½ months, and still waiting. | And you thought I was exaggerating. This is '''NORMAL''' in my experience. 4½ months, and still waiting. | ||
| − | *Financial notes: | + | :*Financial notes: |
| − | **Each van trip to the local doctor cost $4.00 (round trip) | + | :**Each van trip to the local doctor cost $4.00 (round trip) |
| − | **The first trip to the wheelchair center cost the van trip ($4) PLUS two round-trip train tickets (me plus an attendant, $40), plus BART (local rapid transit) for another $10 or so, plus a meal out for both of us | + | :**The first trip to the wheelchair center cost the van trip ($4) PLUS two round-trip train tickets (me plus an attendant, $40), plus BART (local rapid transit) for another $10 or so, plus a meal out for both of us |
| − | **Figure the same again for the visit for the actual repair | + | :***Travel time: 2-3 hours each way, plus wait time while the mechanic examines/repairs the chair |
| − | *Total expense: over $100, for a person on a fixed income... | + | :**Figure the same again for the visit for the actual repair |
| + | :*Total expense: over $100, for a person on a fixed income... | ||
