I needed a walking stick/cane

hiGrandpa Bob nope not a pretty walking stick. I have a quad cane of metal with four feet that is not a bit pretty but at least makes me feel more secure walking. You see after 'a bad fall that smashed my left shoulder bones so badly I became bionic woman hatley with a shoulder joint replacement, I became really frightened to walk anywhere, lest I fall again. if I fell and landed on my expensive shoulder it would mean more surgery, and the last my insurance did cover but it was mind boggling 86,000 dollars. so you can see why I do not want to fall again. I had already had a bad leg with a brace for years but never thought I would ever fall, but I did. and it was all so stupidly silly. I was coming downtown for breakfast out, sat down ona bench beside my favorite restaurant, got up, saw something on the sidewalk I thought I would step around,went up on a slight slope of concrete but it was all slimy from stuff that they had waashed out of the back of the restaurant. I started to turn, tripped and fell just like that. I sat up and could not push myself up to my feet using my left arm. I could not lift my left arm so I knew right thenI was in big trouble.A lady and her husband had just arrived, saw me fall and immediately called 911 then came over to see if they could help. I was utterly embarrassed and still thought at that time I had just dislocated my shoulder. and told that to the paramedics who said we dont want to leave you walking around, let us take you and have you checked out at the hospital. so good thing I listened to them. thats why now I use that stupid quad cane when I go out, I never use it inside the house, and probably I dont even need it. mostly physcological. that is misspelled I am sure. lol.

I used to have a walking stick. I am not sure where it got off to... It was about my height came in handy for all sorts of things.. I think that everyone should have one. You never really know how much you can do with one,, till you try walking with one!

Grandpa needed a walking stick? With your boisterous nature, who needs one. No one in my family had past the age of 50 yet so I really can't say much about cane. However, I tend to use the long umbrella as my cane and it does feel good. I often mimic an old lady walking with my umbrella in front of my girls. This reminds me they should buy a cane of gold for me in the future.

How awesome is that stick! I've always wanted a stick, but sadly, I need more of a crutch for any distances. I always wanted one really cool one with lots of stuff on it, maybe even bead stuff for it myself. My day will come - or maybe I should say, my cane will come....

That was really nice of your nieces friend to do that for you and also for your niece to offer to get it for you. I am sure you are very happy with it. I never thought about Cypress Trees and canes. I used to live where there were many cypress trees. haha

that was a very kind of your friends daughter that she bought a walking stick for you.and do you know what?the stick is very unique looks cool.my husband has a walking stick from New Zealand but i dont know what kind of stick.

My husband is supposed to be making me, and him, one each. His of course would be longer. We actually took a branch off of one of our maple trees, so when we are done we will have nice ones. My daughter had one she had made, but I do not know if she kept it. She actually used it as a prop for a sermon she preached outside, at college. The cypress one will be very durable. Nice of him to buy it for you.

Oh boy you are getting old lol. No walking stick needed for me not yet anyways.

When you talk about walking sticks i remember my grandpa.. who use to have walking stick just to rise the stick and touch the person walking in the front to ask something he never uses it to hold the ground but he just use it for style purpose later days when he became even more old he fell on the ground and got hurt when he performed such actions.. my poor old grandpa.. now a days he is not able to walk fast he is sitting one place..Your niece and her friend , both are so sweet that they were ready to buy you a stick and yes it really good when you liked the material thruough which it was made..

When I see people using walking sticks, I immediately think of those kung fu guys. He he he! Maybe you could learn to use it kung fu style too just for the heck of it. LOL! I am glad you got the cane that you wanted for years Grandpa Bob. Happy postings!

That sure is a nice looking stick Grandpa and I am so happy for you! I must say I have never known anyone to have a walking stick but I have seen some nice canes in my day! ~Heavens~

How great that your nieces roommate got that for you AGB! i have a walking stick but it is most certainly not 6ft! I need to use it to balance my weight and lean on when I walk whatever small distance I can manage! i have a great one that a certain mylotter gave me that folds up so it can be carried easier if i am in a wheelchair get into the car etc! xxxx

Hi GRANDPA BOB! no, I don;t own a walking stick but I am sure that you are truly blessed that day. You have a walking stick and a beautiful mug for free! What a blessing! Good things really happen to good people. haha.. Take care always..God Bless!

That's a cool walking stick. Personally, with my bad back and knee, I've been wanting a cane. But...when I look at them in stores, there are different lengths and I'm not sure - nor are the store employees - how long it's supposed to be. I've been thinking I'll have to visit a medical supply store.

This is Cool that your daughter's friend bought it for you, and you now own one. I have a friend who used to collect walking sticks and used to save up to buy one every yr. around here when we had those type of shows. I personally do not own one, but have considered wishing I did the days that I hurt more. Hope you enjoy yours, and Thanks for posting the picture of it as well.

Hi Bob well, i dont have walking stick bur my father have one and carry when he go for morning walk i am not sure the material, but it has carving on it Take care

That was very nice of your niece's roommate to buy you the walking stick. I personally have never owned a real walking stick, but sometimes when I am out in the yard I will pick up a fallen branch and walk with it like you would a walking stick. I used a shovel as a walking stick this past winter on the ice walking out to the mailbox a few times.

I have all sorts of walking sticks and canes friends make for me..some are made of hempstalk and carved and some are from cedar with beads, painted with designs and some oak...I only used the cane ones when i hurt my knee for awhile till i got better...

What a great idea - and a great price, too. Excellent timber.

Hi GRANDPA BOB, I am glad ypu forund the walking stick that you wanted and it nice when it is a gift, i have a friend who made my walking stick and he hand carved it hinself and it has a horse head, I stuck an amber stone on it and it looks beautifully. Tamara