Trade shows got you down?

Can’t handle all the walking?

Maybe you should ride instead.

I learned about riding on a trade show floor first hand–or maybe I should say first foot.

Last week while testing out an innovative new go-cart I managed to fall and sprain my foot.

The doctor said I had to stay off the foot and put me on crutches. If you’ve ever used crutches you know they are a royal pain.

Today I had plans to check out the new products at the Housewares Show in Chicago, but with crutches I was ready to skip (pun) the event.

I thought I would call McCormick Place to see if I could rent a wheelchair. Much to my delight I was told I could rent a wheelchair for $20 –or I could rent a scooter for $50.

The scooter was wonderful and the irony doesn’t escape me. An electric go-cart stopped me in my tracks and now an electric scooter put me back on track.