Just speaking for myself Lori, It isn't much fun talking about what you don't have. Computer is an old compaq my brother found on ebay for $175.00. He likes e-mailing stuff to me. Never had a van. Never had a cell phone. I try to keep a couple hundred in my checking account. I have a $20.00 Plantronics headset with a wire. I have an HP 5600 all in one machine that was payment for doing taxes for a guy and getting him straight with the IRS. My wheelchair is a TDX3 that tilts in space and reclines with a Roho seat.It's 4.5 years old and they are finally agreeing that my back should be custom. (An agreement they made before buying this chair.) A commode chair that is from 1982 and I have no idea who's butt I kissed for it. I have a dynamic left wrist flexor splint that is my 3rd one. The rest of my furnishings are either second hand or should be thrown out. Considering the butt kissing I do, I should be wealthy. I'm not and I'm sure most people on here haven't much more than me and some are even in nursing homes. if you ever visit Cincinnati and your not afraid of the run down communities, your welcome to visit me and look around. My transit card just lapsed so I'm not going anyplace till Jan 24th and I have to get a new state ID so I'll have a pic for you! lol. So here is why we didn't answer. When you look around and see that after 30 years of living, all you really own wouldn't make a good yard sale...you get depressed. There may be some truly wealthy people on here. I've never wanted their money. If they wanted me to know they were rich, I guess they'd tell me. I'm happy just having them as friends. There are some very generous people on here and they know who I'm talking about. So, now you know. I'm really poor and I wasn't joking, I really do beg when the weather is nice. I know some folks have written and seem to think I made pretty good money when I worked as an accountant. I may have slipped a digit or something. I haven't said anything because I thought it was pretty cool that someone I think a lot of seemed to believe I was smart and hiding money or something rrreally cool. If I didn't get waiver to help with aids I would still be getting 2 hours a day. Does anyone know if Mark is ok? I hate being nosey but I haven't seen any of his posts in a while. Merry Christmas to all, john
----- Original Message ---- From: Lori Michaelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 6:57:48 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Affording things Only a few people gave me their input and only one was brave enough to say that he kept quite a bit of cash on hand to not report. I am talking about new vans, the latest computers and gadgets and programs, vehicle insurance, fancy cell phones that are hands-free, a whole list of books that they want, etc. etc. etc.. The sky is the limit. Within reason I mean... I don't mean buying a mansion or something like that. I guess many people just go without or have family give them money or keep cash in different areas. I remember hiding mine when I was dependent on the county for home health care and I'm glad those days are over! Lori On Dec 18, 2007 11:36 AM, John S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, Lori, I'm trying very hard to get ray to send me the mattress he said he would because I am within $100 of having only the $30 it takes to have a checking account. What are these "better things in life"? Obviously, I can't afford the stuff your talking about. The computer I use is a refugee from Proctor and Gamble's office reorganization and a flatscreen monitor is from a yardsale. Are you wondering how to hide money and screen it from say,, the feds? Noooooooooooobody does that. ;) john ----- Original Message ---- From: Lori Michaelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 5:26:38 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Affording things I was wondering how you folks that qualify for Medicaid and/or SSI (whereby you can only have so much money in your checking account, assets... cash or otherwise, etc. etc. etc.) are able to afford some of the better things in life? For example, when GHenry recently asked about wireless microphones... this is just one example out of thousands and thousands of things that are pricey. Do you just go without or do family members help you with such purchases? Or really nice friends! Say, for example, that you wanted a brand-new Sony Bravia flat screen TV that is 46 inches. Or a brand-new MP3 player that is worth it ($200+) and a myriad of other examples. Just curious! Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 27 years post Tucson, AZ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
