Power Through or……

Get Stuck. I got stuck. I have the video to prove it. Let me explain, I have been touting the amazing ability that the ibot could go through sand. Unfortunately, I wasn’t ready for the test drive. Well, I tried to dip my toes/wheels in the sand about a week earlier than the getting stuck pretty good happened.  Common sense told me on the first trip don’t go too far into the sand.

That first trip, ok. That first 4 feet felt amazing and exhilarating and a little scary.  I had stopped to soak the feeling in, then started to turn around.  I realized not a good idea, so back up into my same tracks. I was back on solid ground and was amazed at how I still glowed.  I took a picture of the tracks and headed back up the ramp. 

I also stopped to take in the amazing view that I had not gotten to see this up close before.

Fast forward about a week later and I want to try again.  This time, I want to go farther because Roy would be videotaping me. (I have to have my 15 minutes of fame). I did get a tad farther until I figured out I needed to go faster.  My problem was I stopped, lost traction, and could not get started again. Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers.  Through teamwork, we were able to get the wheelchair back to solid ground. 

I do have to say that this is and was a learning experience.  I called the company and was assured that the ibot was fine.  I am just glad that I can learn lessons the hard way sometimes. My next sand adventure will be up at a place that has mats to get you over the soft sand.

I just need to approach the outdoor world like I approach this disease, power through and ask for help when needed.  Enjoy the video of my short journey into the sand.