March 2025

Traveling Amsterdam by Wheelchair

Traveling Amsterdam by Wheelchair

I bought a QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon in September 2024, and less than a week later I boarded a flight to Amsterdam where my wife, Linda, and I met up with my two sisters and their partners. It's a beautiful city that I found quite easy to navigate with my wheelchair. These are some of the highlights of our trip.

Posted on 18/03/2025


The Journey Back to Independence

The Journey Back to Independence

On June 4th, 2023, I was finally diagnosed with Myofibrillar Myopathy and Spheroid Myopathy, a Muscular Dystrophy. I was previously misdiagnosed with mitochondrial disease, as were my father and aunt. Thankfully, genetic testing with a proper doctor solved with lifelong mystery for me at 54 years old. I had been slowly losing my ability to walk for many years and now could barely go ten feet. My hands no longer had dexterity and were very weak.

Posted on 04/03/2025


Latest Comments

08/12/2025 | SoCalDBT
I love how these writeups highlight resilience without making it sound like a chore. More like a ...

07/12/2025 | Mish Barriere
Did you end up choosing the Subaru Ascent? My family is similar- 88 lb dog, adult son in tilt and...

06/04/2025 | Jim morse
Dave is a friend of 30 years and this could not have happened to a stronger person and his wife. ...

02/04/2025 | Michele Ferraro
Such an amazing story and to turn into something so positive

05/02/2025 | Keith Taylor
Proud of you. Nice POV.. keep climbing!

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