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About 2 years ago, I bought knee pads from Lowes. Now I can stay on my
knees for quite a long time. I use them indoors and outdoors. They easily attach to my legs with Velcro straps. Occasionally I have to adjust them, but in general they stay in place. They are washable. They show no sign of wearing out. What could be better? |
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About 2 years ago, I bought knee pads from Lowes. Now I can stay on my
knees for quite a long time. I use them indoors and outdoors. They easily attach to my legs with Velcro straps. Occasionally I have to adjust them, but in general they stay in place. They are washable. They show no sign of wearing out. What could be better? |
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wrote in message oups.com... About 2 years ago, I bought knee pads from Lowes. Now I can stay on my knees for quite a long time. I use them indoors and outdoors. They easily attach to my legs with Velcro straps. Occasionally I have to adjust them, but in general they stay in place. They are washable. They show no sign of wearing out. What could be better? Being 19 again? |
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wrote in message oups.com... About 2 years ago, I bought knee pads from Lowes. Now I can stay on my knees for quite a long time. I use them indoors and outdoors. They easily attach to my legs with Velcro straps. Occasionally I have to adjust them, but in general they stay in place. They are washable. They show no sign of wearing out. What could be better? Being 19 again? |
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I tried stools, the legs sink into the ground, so that didn't work; I
used the little plastic wagon called "Grasshopper" that worked till I got so bad I couldn't get up from it; tried a "Radio Flier" wagon to sit on and roll myself along the garden path, weeding or what ever; and finally tried a 5 gallon plastic paint bucket with a lid and a bail that allows me to cary it around where I need it. It gets a bit tiresome leening over my fat belly too long, so I do a little, then change jobs for a few minutes then come back and do some more. works pretty good.! I can't use knee pads as I can't get up without help. I also use those crutches that have a fore-arm band so that I can carry it with me but still use my hands. I really don't need them to walk all that bad, but it helps stabilize me going up and down the terraces and rough areas. Hope this helps. leo/lee |
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I tried stools, the legs sink into the ground, so that didn't work; I
used the little plastic wagon called "Grasshopper" that worked till I got so bad I couldn't get up from it; tried a "Radio Flier" wagon to sit on and roll myself along the garden path, weeding or what ever; and finally tried a 5 gallon plastic paint bucket with a lid and a bail that allows me to cary it around where I need it. It gets a bit tiresome leening over my fat belly too long, so I do a little, then change jobs for a few minutes then come back and do some more. works pretty good.! I can't use knee pads as I can't get up without help. I also use those crutches that have a fore-arm band so that I can carry it with me but still use my hands. I really don't need them to walk all that bad, but it helps stabilize me going up and down the terraces and rough areas. Hope this helps. leo/lee |
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When I Froogled (Google's shopping website) for "garden kneeler," I found
this, which looks like the step that David mentions on his website: http://www.homevisions.com/hvprod/pr...ner=6982&CP=00 There is also a companion product that has wheels instead of legs. (I was given a folding kneeler/seat, but it's metal and the pad is very flimsy, so I rarely use it.) Also, Gardener's Supply offers a "tractor scoot" with a seat that swivels: http://www.gardeners.com/Shopping/se...cmCategoryID=9 .. Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC "David Ross" wrote in message ... Mindy Wallace wrote: My knees have just about had it as far as gardening or seriously cleaning any type of floor. What does everybody do to cut down on the strain? Do you kneel on something, or squat, or use a short stool? TIA Mindy Go to my gardening tools page at http://www.rossde.com/garden/tools.html. Scroll down a little bit more than half-way to "step". -- David E. Ross Climate: California Mediterranean Sunset Zone: 21 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean influence (USDA 10a, very close to Sunset Zone 19) Gardening pages at http://www.rossde.com/garden/ |
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When I Froogled (Google's shopping website) for "garden kneeler," I found
this, which looks like the step that David mentions on his website: http://www.homevisions.com/hvprod/pr...ner=6982&CP=00 There is also a companion product that has wheels instead of legs. (I was given a folding kneeler/seat, but it's metal and the pad is very flimsy, so I rarely use it.) Also, Gardener's Supply offers a "tractor scoot" with a seat that swivels: http://www.gardeners.com/Shopping/se...cmCategoryID=9 .. Anne Lurie Raleigh, NC "David Ross" wrote in message ... Mindy Wallace wrote: My knees have just about had it as far as gardening or seriously cleaning any type of floor. What does everybody do to cut down on the strain? Do you kneel on something, or squat, or use a short stool? TIA Mindy Go to my gardening tools page at http://www.rossde.com/garden/tools.html. Scroll down a little bit more than half-way to "step". -- David E. Ross Climate: California Mediterranean Sunset Zone: 21 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean influence (USDA 10a, very close to Sunset Zone 19) Gardening pages at http://www.rossde.com/garden/ |
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"Hound Dog" wrote in message
... wrote in message oups.com... About 2 years ago, I bought knee pads from Lowes. Now I can stay on my knees for quite a long time. I use them indoors and outdoors. They easily attach to my legs with Velcro straps. Occasionally I have to adjust them, but in general they stay in place. They are washable. They show no sign of wearing out. What could be better? Being 19 again? Heck, I'd settle for being 50 again! Gail |
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"Hound Dog" wrote in message
... wrote in message oups.com... About 2 years ago, I bought knee pads from Lowes. Now I can stay on my knees for quite a long time. I use them indoors and outdoors. They easily attach to my legs with Velcro straps. Occasionally I have to adjust them, but in general they stay in place. They are washable. They show no sign of wearing out. What could be better? Being 19 again? Heck, I'd settle for being 50 again! Gail |
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... take some ibuprofen in morning before getting outside. Do some warm up exercises,
gentle tai chi like ones stretching and flexing to limber up a little .... use a stool of some kind especially with a staff or high bar you can use your arms to help yourself up rather than using your legs only. .... do raise the beds. this is done for people in wheelchairs too ..... dont overdo working outside at one time .... use ice packs on the knees when you come in to cool the knees down .... you may want to find a gym that specializes in strengthening knees. sometimes problems occur because knees are being used improperly or the stabilizing muscles just arent there. Ingrid "Tex John" wrote: 1) Find a nice retired gent to build you an 18" cube plywood box with cut-outs for your hands to grab it by 2) Start raising your beds (look for books by Ruth Stout!!!) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List Manager: Puregold Goldfish List http://puregold.aquaria.net/ www.drsolo.com Solve the problem, dont waste energy finding who's to blame ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately, I receive no money, gifts, discounts or other compensation for all the damn work I do, nor for any of the endorsements or recommendations I make. |
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One thing, Home Depot has these grabbers for picking up things, about
20 bucks. I have Carwashes and two Fox Terriers, both leave trash and toys all over, my grabbers make it easy to pick up. They are strong enough to pick fruit, pull small weeds, just handy as can be. Home Depot also sells Orange 5 gallon buckets, I got one, cut a finger hole in the bottom, took off the handle (it gets in the way) makes a great seat, light, easy to move. Put a few plastic grocery sacks in your pocket to use with the grabber when picking up, when it gets full tie the top and it is neat bundle, easy to dispose of. Happy Gardening. Joe Tillery, Baytown, Texas |
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One thing, Home Depot has these grabbers for picking up things, about
20 bucks. I have Carwashes and two Fox Terriers, both leave trash and toys all over, my grabbers make it easy to pick up. They are strong enough to pick fruit, pull small weeds, just handy as can be. Home Depot also sells Orange 5 gallon buckets, I got one, cut a finger hole in the bottom, took off the handle (it gets in the way) makes a great seat, light, easy to move. Put a few plastic grocery sacks in your pocket to use with the grabber when picking up, when it gets full tie the top and it is neat bundle, easy to dispose of. Happy Gardening. Joe Tillery, Baytown, Texas |
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