As you know that once you begin to departure this country for international waters, you won't have all the great protections and coverage you have here. I don't know if you have been in contact with any organizations in Finland that can advocate for you, while offering you some suggestions about life abroad in Finland. Congrats on your new European Wife and I wish you both the very best. Your homework remains ahead of you. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/9/2008 6:17:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
yeah theres alot i have to find out, i'm not leaving till november and i'm trying to gather information..figured i could pick up some information on the good 'ol quad list. My mission in Finland ..well ..that's where my fiancee lives and i'll be getting married. She's comin' here in 3 weeks then i'll go there in november. She's getting information on the things i'll need there. My main concern is getting there ..kinda wish i could ride a cargo ship instead...Maybe in crate of bananas. ..hey i like bananas. Anyway , yes , i'll keep in touch and maybe even torment everyone with pictures. http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper ____________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:55:16 -0400 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone Lost your mind, is past tense. Losing your mind, is more present. (lol) I didn't want to give you the impression that your endeavor would be trouble-free as you ventured from your secure, comfort zone. You have quite a bit of homework ahead of you to cement the paperwork, before you leave the safety of your home. When traveling abroad, make sure that you have a copy of your health records and doctors and hospitals in Finland, don't know you from Chris Reeve and there is always a chance that you might become a visitor to one of Finland's hospitals. I can't imagine you casing your fate to the wind.... but I don't know you well enough. I'm sure that others are also wondering about your goals and how you hope to achieve them in Finland, besides vacations and having a great time. I am surprised that you have committed yourself to a voyage to Finland and still don't know some of the guidelines established by the air industry for safe passage. Best to ask your airline their policies, and who will have the pleasure of transferring you from and to your airchair and what you should pack and what you are required to leave at home. Keep us informed and hope you bring your computer with you so that you can write back and tell us all what a great time you are having. Best Wishes W In a message dated 6/9/2008 5:33:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey thanks, yeah i bet it's exciting..are they goingto help me with tranfers on the plane? ..i have flown once in 1984 ..and my exwife helped me ..but i will be alone . And will the airline allow me to take my electric chair? I remember an issue with my batteries in '84 and i had to leave them . Someone said they allow gel batterys. I think that's what i have. When i tell some people i'm planning to do this they look at me like i've lost my mind. ____________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:00:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone To: quad-list@eskimo.com Flying international, is more exciting and adventuresome than flying domestic for an TAB or a DAB. Consider the daily services you require and hope that you've planned ahead when you arrive in Finland and hope they speak better English then you Finnish. Besides the good time and all the fun you will have, make sure that you have back up medicine, just in case or know where you can purchase in Finland. Expect to have a great time and I hope you let us know. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2008 4:00:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot. Darel ____________________________________ Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. _Search Now!_ (http://search.live.com/cashback/?&pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyoubac k) = ____________________________________ Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. _Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002) . ____________________________________ Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. _Invite friends now!_ (https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_InviteFriends) = ____________________________________ Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. _City's Best 2008_ (http://citysbest.aol.com/?ncid=aolacg00050000000102) . ____________________________________ Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. _Search Now!_ (http://search.live.com/cashback/?&pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyoubac k) = **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)
