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[sobo]

That and whiskey....

It's the whisky that made them clever...

 

[titsonritz]

I should look into something like a hickory cane. That is a fabulous suggestion.

https://canemasters.com/

 

[OldBroad44]

https://canemasters.com/

Exactly! The cane I have is the beautiful black Kingsbury listed under Basic Walking Canes.

The Kingsbury Tahoe Canes-The Kingsbury Walking Cane [TCKB] - $229.95 : Cane Masters Custom Canes for Self Defense and Fitness, Best Custom Canes and Self Defense Systems

Tahoe Canes Kingsbury Walking Cane is a handcrafted derby cane designed for strength and comfort, dyed a deep black color and includes a high gloss tung oil finish.

canemasters.com

I read some info on the web, by the way, said that if you say anything about your cane being a weapon cops or others can legally take it away from you or not allow you to enter places. I don't know whether that's true or not. If so, buying something called a tactical or self defense cane, or putting sayings on it that are bad@ss could be problematic.

 

[sobo]

I read some info on the web, by the way, said that if you say anything about your cane being a weapon cops or others can legally take it away from you or not allow you to enter places. I don't know whether that's true or not. If so, buying something called a tactical or self defense cane, or putting sayings on it that are bad@ss could be problematic.

I could see where that might be true. However, if one says nothing about their cane, then no one is allowed to question you on why you need it, under the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA 1990). Furthermore, the TSA is not allowed to confiscate it from you, and they must allow you passage on all forms of public transportation (buses, trains, aircraft, etc.). One does not need to explain why one needs it - that info is protected under HIPAA.

 

[OldBroad44]

I could see where that might be true. However, if one says nothing about their cane, then no one is allowed to question you on why you need it, under the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA 1990). Furthermore, the TSA is not allowed to confiscate it from you, and they must allow you passage on all forms of public transportation (buses, trains, aircraft, etc.). One does not need to explain why one needs it - that info is protected under HIPAA.

Right!

 

[Member 52301]

Welcome from another lady on the forum!

Old Lady Cate