From My Bottom Step

Lithium Batteries

Another great XKCD comic.

LTC ‘Courtesy’ Seating

From this week’s CAPS agenda, in a letter to the committee from LTC: “Courtesy seating for the elderly, persons with disabilities, those using mobility devices and strollers is on a volunteer basis. While operators request passengers give their seats to such passengers, the decision to do so rests with the individual. The number and location of such seating provides a balance between the needs of all customers as well … Continue Reading

In Response to Lynn Horton

In an online 2008/06/11 letter to the London Free Press, contributor Lynn Horton describes being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot and suffering “left arm in a cast, two broken ribs, and multible bruises.”

Because the driver of the vehicle on this occasion was an 82 y.o. woman, Ms. Horton expressed her hope that aging drivers know “when it is time to hang up … Continue Reading

Respecting Pedestrian Rights

In the ‘Letters’ section of this weeks The Londoner, one contributor comments about having witnessed the disgusting behaviour of five consecutive automobile operators who turned into the Wonderland Rd. S. Loblaw’s parking lot despite the presence of a disabled pedestrian on the sidewalk. Unfortunately, the letter doesn’t say whether or not the witness recorded vehicle/operator descriptions, plate numbers, and called the police. Because that’s what should have … Continue Reading