[AT] Portland Handicap Permits

[jfgrant]

Well friends, I have been following this thread with much interest but have 
refrained from saying anything but feel that now I must jump in. My wife & I 
have been(were) regular campers and exhibitors at Portland for many years. 
About 3 yards ago we began to experience the joys of getting older 
(disabled). I can no longer go down to Portland and join in on the "land 
rush" to secure our camping spot. I approached several Directors and asked 
if there was some way our usual spot could be roped off for us and that I 
would make a considerable donation to the club for that consideration. I was 
told flat out NO. I noted that sever Directors were already doing this for 
friends etc. I again was told NO and that practice was being heavily 
discouraged. OK so be it. In other words "we really don't care if you come 
or not".
Our handicap vehicle is a John Deere gator and is operated with 2 state 
issued handicap permits, one for me and one for my wife. The gator is no 
longer are acceptable as it do not meet the requirements. In other words, 
"NO, we really don't care if you come or not". Ell of a way to treat the 
older generation that assisted in building the show to what is is today.  I 
doubt that we will ever attend Portland ever again is spite of all the good 
times, good friends and memories that we made there. In my opinion, Portland 
has gotten way too big for the small minds that are in charge at the 
present. I know it's a lot of work and thankless also but when suggestions 
are made, money is donated etc. with no consideration for those who made the 
show what it is, well I guess I will welcome those who are thrown on the 
"scrap pile" when you arrive. Have a great time and for a moment, pause and 
remember those who proceeded.  John Grant
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <DAVIESW739 at aol.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Portland Handicap Permits


> Does that mean that I can't use my electric wheelchair without insurance,
> and just how does one get insurance on a wheelchair anyway.  I bet that 
> none of
> of their member are handicapped or they would be yelling at the top of 
> their
> lungs about some of these rules.
>
> I guess they have never heard of the regulations on access for 
> handicapped
> persons.
>
> Thank god we are more tolerant to the handicapped  out here in Oregon.
> At Brooks they went overboard to help me get around and didn't complain 
> when
> the 9 year old was playing with my chair or when my wife used it she is 
> not
> handicapped just old.
> They even helped me get on the little train for a ride.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -------------------------
>
> In  a message dated 8/16/2005 4:18:47 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> cmonson at hvc.rr.com  writes:
> Rules for Handicap Vehicles
>
> 1. Must provide  proof of handicap
> 2. Must provide proof of insurance which must be shown at  the
> gate when you enter.
> 3. Handicap person must wear  wristband at all times.
> 4. Loose or torn wristbands will not be  honored.
> 5. Handicap person with wristband must be on  riding
> vehicle any time it is in motion.
> 6. Anyone  riding without a handicap person will be
> asked to leave  the grounds.
> 7. Only two people to a golf cart unless it has a 2nd  seat.
> 8. No two wheel bicycles. No skate boards. No roller  blades
> No two wheel motorized vehicles.
> 9. No vehicles  wider than 60 inches.
> 10. Speed limit is no faster than a fast walk of 5  mph.
> 11. Drivers of any vehicle must be at least 16 years of  age
> and have a drivers license.
> 12. Please limit  riding vehicles in Antique/Crafts area
> between 8AM  and 5PM.
>
>
> Walt Davies
> Cooper Hollow Farm
> Monmouth, OR  97361
> 503 623-0460
>
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