Gimpy Mumpy

Private Public

Want to be bothered less by strangers while waiting for your doc to call your name?  Want more privacy while killing time watching porn writing a text message in the patient waiting area?  Then Private Public may be just the bit of gear for you.
I just can't wait to see this implemented as another part of HIPAA.  Protect patient confidentiality AND be able to make rude funny gestures at your doc while he's doing so.  Brilliant!

Amazon Grocery

Amazon Grocery is the new gimpy alternative to traveling to the grocery store.  Although they do not as yet offer perishable goods, they do have tons of products that I love. 

My fave groceries delivered right to my door?  Ahhh...gimpy heaven!

Oh the Gnomanity!

I am beginning to be a little afraid for our rosy cheeked, vertically challenged friends.  As if a game of hitting gnomes over the head were not bad enough now there is the addition of these frightening little Gnome-Be-Gone creatures!
A case of Gnomism?  A conspiracy against those of us of short stature and a cheery disposition?  Perhaps we should offer to join forces and become an even greater force for CWD. 
So long as I don't have to wear a funny red hat.

Help you I can. Yes, mmmm.

Yoda, the most badass gimp in the universe, can now hitch a ride and help carry your goodies with the new Yoda Plush Backpack from ThinkGeek. 

         via OhGizmo! via ThinkGeek.

Walk Barefoot, Wear FiveFingers

Need the stabilizing or gripping ability of your toes but need protection for your tender feet?  FiveFingers shoes by Vibram may be just the thing!
*  Enhances your natural walking motion.    
* Gently spreads your toes to strengthen foot muscles, increase range of motion, and improve general foot health.     * Stimulates muscles in the feet and lower legs for greater balance, agility and strength.    
* Helps straighten your spine, improves posture, and reduces lower back pain.
Oh, and they look cool too!

via OhGizmo! via Uncrate

ASV-3 Protecting the Family Jewels

Yamaha Motors has just unveiled it's new advanced safety scooter the ASV-3.  What is so cool about the ASV-3?  This prototype comes equipped with an airbag that deploys from under the seat protecting certain, ahem sensitive areas from high velocity impact. 
Hmmmm........with some of the extreme chairing I've seen lately perhaps this technology should be added to some of the wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility scooters on the market.

Via Gizmodo, via Geekologie, via Taipei Times

Portable Sauna

Jealous.  O.k., at first I considered putting Mumpy's face in there but well.....he's a dude and Mumpy's not.  The Portable Sauna is an awesome piece of Gimp Gear.  You don't have to go to the sauna, the sauna comes to you! 
Just imagine.  Cramping and muscle spasms have you trapped in your living room?  No problem.  "Honey!  Can you bring me the sauna?"  Now THAT is gimpy bliss.

via The Red Ferret Journal

bBook

There is an excellent post over at The Red Ferret Journal about the new bBook, a braille iPod like device for reading ebooks.  As the folks at RFJ mention most blind literary lovers will opt for audiobooks, however the bBook will be a great bit of gear for deaf blind book lovers.

via The Red Ferret Journal and Mobilemag

WL-16RIII Robotic Legs

What a terrific week for Gimp Gear! 

The WL-16RIII Robotic Legs are being haled as a "wheelchair substitute" however similar to the TankChair covered earlier this week these robo legs are leaps and bounds beyond your standard ambulatory devices.

via Slashdot and OhGizmo! 

Now that's more like it!