The wear and tear of traveling!

Posted: 19th May 2013 by Danielle in Journal

As of 6:30 this evening Taylor and I arrived back in DC! We have been on the road traveling for a solid week and a half.

From DC –> California –> Arkansas –> Back to DC (woofta)

We had to do an emergency laundry trip halfway through our excursions to freshen up some of the essentials. With us traveling so much lately, I have been trying to work out on the road and no one wants sweaty, old gym clothes festering for a week and a half. Overall, I would say we have become pretty good travelers. Taylor and I have a system down pat at the airport. We have certain way we pack and arrange the luggage so everything is easily assessable while on the road. We have a packing list we never veer too far from. And we have learned to adjust to our surroundings (which is extremely vital for our situation).
Although we are getting quite good at traveling it is always nice to have some R&R, be in the same spot for more than a few days, and preferably not live out of a suitcase. We are back in DC!!

Traveling not only puts wear and tear on the body; it puts wear and tear on Taylor’s new body parts. A few days into our trip, the charging port on Taylor’s leg popped out and this is how we have been charging it.

When morning comes and Taylor needs to put on his legs and walk around, I gently put the dangling charging port back in its spot. Being careful as to not push it in too far. If it was pushed in too far the charging port would fall into the leg, making in impossible to connect the wall charger. Unfortunately, the day we were leaving California one of the other wounded warriors say that Taylor’s charging port was dangling. Trying to be nice, he picked up and shoved it INTO the leg! NOOOOOO!!!! Without being able to charge the legs, the rest of the trip would be extremely hard, especially since we didn’t bring the wheelchair and we were still going to be gone in Arkansas for 4 days. I had to use my “Macguiver” skills to take apart the leg and fish out the charging port with a spare magnet we had laying around. I wouldn’t say I fixed it but it got us through the trip! Back to the hospital for a legitimate fix to this issue!

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Taylor Rides With Ken

Posted: 16th May 2013 by BenHagarty in Journal

The video is finally here!

Thanks to everyone who rallyed with us on the campaign to get the attention of Ken Block with Taylor’s ‘Amputee Drifting Video‘.

The week with Ken and his team was awesome, I think this proves it! (THEY AIRED IT ON ESPN!!!)

 

Watch Video: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9280989

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Cali update

Posted: 16th May 2013 by Danielle in Journal

Our trip to California has been great but all great things need to come to an end. Tomorrow morning bright and early we are heading out of this sunny state. I am going to miss you sun!

Tuesday we had the privilege to meet and hang out with Joe Pytka. You might know some of his amazing work. The instant classic, Space Jam, I can still remember rocking out to that killer sound track…. I believe I can fly! Another piece of Joe’s work was the Budweiser commercial with the Clydesdales that premiered during the Super Bowl this year. It was great to meet the man who brought Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny together on the same set. Taylor and a few other wounded warriors are making a PSA commercial with the Tunnel to Towers organization.

When we were’t with Joe Pytka, we were hanging out with our friends from the hospital and a few who have made it home and taking in the beautiful scenic views of California.

We were able to meet up with my cousin and her husband one more time today. We walked to boardwalk of Venice Beach. Let me tell you, if you enjoy people watching this is prime real estate. There is so much going on as you make your way through the crowds of people up and down the beach… Muscle Beach (hats off to those working out today, you guys and lady are ripped!), skate park, street shows, and beautiful architecture and art on the beachfront properties and for sale. We had a blast hanging out with family for one last day. This bonus day with Alicia and Manny was the perfect way for us to wean ourselves off them. Miss you already!

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