[Myrddin]

I had a Whipple procedure last June and multiple infected abscesses and MRSA pneumonia. Using a walker from my bed to the bathroom was an exhausting experience. My doctor arranged for a TEMPORARY handicapped tag valid until March 2025. It was helpful for trips to the doctor, the bank and some restaurants. I never used it a Fred Meyer because I didn't have the stamina or strength to get beyond the front of the store.

I had ditched the walker and was climbing stairs just fine by mid-November 2024. I'm much better now. I can walk all over Fred Meyer with ease. The critical hurdle was getting over all of the infections. I haven't used the hang tag since late November 2024. It was helpful, but only needed temporarily. Now I get to walk into places past long rows of empty handicapped spaces like everyone else.

[Albion Wilde]

Glad you’re better, Myrddin!

[Jumper]

The people at Walmart who park in handicapped spaces and then spend two hours walking around the store in a complete circle from front to back twice....

[FreedomNotSafety]

I’ve had several setbacks leg, arm, hernias. But everytime I get the temporary tag I was reminded. If I can drive and if I’m going to the store then saving 50 feet of walking is not needed.

I watch the placard people fight for the best handicapped spots to them walk into the store and walkabout.

Seriously folks, save the spots for the profoundly handicapped and not your inconvenient condition.