[Walter Mitty]

I suffer from severe arthritis in both ankles as well my spine.
It's been going on for the last 50 years, but now it's got to the stage that they cannot operate anymore, so I'm on the waiting list for the right leg to be amputated and it's possible that the left one will go as well.
I have already asked if I can have several new legs in different sizes as it saves me from buying longer poles

Yes, I remember you writing that you were having problems, but I didn't realise it had got that bad.
I hope you cope OK with what is happening and it's good to see you managing some dark humour.
There's some South African bloke might have some to sell soon - hopefully you can get a good deal from him.