Email from Tokyo

14th December 07

Email from Tokyo

Friends. the bog is travelling, here is an example of an email I recieved from Tokyo. Enjoy the read.

Mary

Hello Mary ,

I got the A. Adventure chair today . As you can see , my apartment entrance is small BUT A.A. can enter and fit just about right . went around my neighborhood for a spin and so far no problem , even when crossing the rail road crossings that are abundant here in Tokyo and all over Japan . These rail crossings have claimed quite a few disabled and aged people that get stuck between the tracks and unfortunately can not get help in time ... I reckon 20 to 35 deaths per year related to these crossings .

The wheelchair cartel here has been trying hard NOT to disclose the real number of deaths , but many nurses and helpers have lately either called or e-mailed me these past months after my solo demonstration in front of the Ministry of Public Works and the Health Ministry too. Tokyo TV was there and one thing ed to the other .

I also have been " inviting " Tokyo's Mayor for a spin on a wheelchair , since he claims that Tokyo is barrier free and that we should shut our traps . Literally . Lets build a couple of casinos and apply for the Olympic Games rights instead .

I have great hopes in this chair because I seem to be able to carry my camera bag and other stuff without much power loss . What do you think about it ?

You were also vERy right in saying that the command console NEEDS to have LED lights installed on all bottoms . I can's see a thing as it is now . I will try to wake Alber's German counter part and DEMAND that improvement . It is necessary and crucial for the rider to know where to click instead of stopping and do it all again .

Please let me know any new stuff you might have found along the way . Me too , if it's alright with you of course , keep on reporting on the A.A.'s performance here in Tokyo . Might even restart my long dormant blog " tokyounclassifieds.com " .

Please take care and keep as healthy as you can . I noticed that unlike my Alber E-motion , it can get mighty cold ridding that babe cos of no muscle movement is necessary . I have got Hansen and Helly survival outfit that will go perfectly with the A.A. . Best regards and hope to hear from you now and then .

F.Antonio Ferreira in Tokyo .