when i'm having a good day...i dont even use it.... but when i've over done it and just about need crutches as i have periods of not being able to bear my own weight on my permanently sprained ankle.... i definately get wicked pissed off.... and to tell you the truth...the thing that finally inspired me (you might say)
to go to my doctor and have her sign my placard application
was when one day i pulled into a handicapped place (live parking and watching for disabled plates approaching ect.) while waiting for my better half to grab a few items....this girl pulls in to the handicapped spot directly across from me ,hangs her placard on the mirror ,jumps out of the car and runs into the store like her car was about to explode. That did it....for me, then i got mine.
whats nice about surf fishing (i hate the 2 mile walk JOHN

) )
is that while in the water you weigh half as much due to bouyancy. After this coldest winter in 20 years , now i have to diet
(one meal per day) and walk every where to slim down allot in order to walk around the canal or my other favorite spots at all.
i hear ya VAN! p.s. it took me 9 years to finally swallow my pride b4 getting my placard as severe arthritus catches up to you.