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Just a Friday Thought - It'll Make You Think

Things are NOT always what they seem

Can you guess what this is?

And appearances CAN be deceptive!

Is it a landscaping tool?

A contemporary sculpture?

Lawn ornament?

Have you figured it out?

It can change someone's life...dramatically.

Challenged athletes at the Challenge Athletes Fund Raiser in La Jolla

Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 on 03/13/2009 08:55 PM

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24 Comments on Just a Friday Thought - It'll Make You Think

MAR

Jeff, that does make you stop and think! Wow! Not a lawn sprinkler!

Oh my. That sure puts all things in perspective, no?

Simply amazing. Thanks for slowing me down Jeff.

Jeff,

This is an great start to the weekend. I too thought sprinkler. WOW

How times have changed. Your picture will tug on many hearts including mine.

I thought it was an unusual tripod. Way to put things in perspective, Jeff.

Hi Jeff, I too thought it was a lawn sprinkler.... it's truly amazing how things have evolved through the years....take care!

Hi Jeff..I also thought it was a sprinkler..How amazing.How wonderful..what an achievement...:0)

Jeff,

Great post. Some people never give up, and they're smiling. It does indeed give you a new perspective on life and what is really important.

have a great weekend--linda

Jeff: I knew they were prosthetic legs. I think one of the participants in the Beijing Olympics had those and wanted to participate in one of the running events, but was disqualified. It turned out his prosthetic legs allowed him to run faster than the participants having their natural-born legs... the prosthetic legs had more "spring" in them. Our scientists have done some incredible things with prosthetics. Thanks for sharing.

Wow! I also thought of a lawn sprinkler. Kudos to the medical engineer who invented it. What an accomplishment!

Hi Jeff - Interesting post. I actually did figure it out. I thought it looked like one of the prosthetics worn by our little Sarah from California. I was fortunate to get to see her compete in the Ironman in Hawaii a couple years ago. Sarah actually used one prosthetic for running and a different one for the bicycle part of the competion.

Thanks for the uplifting post!

Jeff,

Oh my gosh, I had no idea, what a great photo. Marlene (above) and I both saw Sara at that Ironman, she was amazing.

Also a few years before that Sara was running the L.A. Marathon and passed me around mile 23-24, I couldn't believe my eyes.

MAR

I was thinking crow bar but it seemed out of place. That is a great picture! Some people are amazing and inspiring!

Jeff, I did know what they were and just wanted to see where you were going with it. Very nice post. Science and technology really have done wonders in the past few years. Certainly turns lemons into lemonade in this case. :) Happy Saturday.

I had no idea but the first thing I thought was WOW!

That is amazing... these people are amazing..they have come up with some really fascinating technology for amputees :)

I have seen those before but did not remember until I looked at the picure. It does make you stop and think.

Jeff D...

I don't have to stop and think...This is a very real scenario for me.

Should my leg not make it through surgery...I'll come back and show you my new yard tool :)

TLW...ROAR!

Jeff, I have seen athletes who have lost their leg(s) use these in races. It is amazing how fast they can run with them.

I am glad to see that TLW is not letting the latest curve-ball in her life keep her from being positive about her future. I know that prayers will be answered and she will be back doing all the things she loves to do.