Larry,
Did you write a chapter in the book "From There to Here" ? There
was a quad in that book who was transported in a hearse. I wrote a
chapter in that book. Bobbie
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From: Larry Willis <[email protected]>
To: quad-list <[email protected]>
Sent: Sun, Jan 13, 2013 5:08 pm
Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] successful
Interesting stories, guys. Out of curiosity, how many on this list,
like myself, have not ridden an airplane as a quad? Heck, I've never
ridden a passenger plane in my life. The nearest airport to my
homestead is over 100 miles away. We are an urbane and sophisticated
lot down here in Ky.:) The Turtle Man is from the neighboring county.
When I was injured back in 1971, I was taken to the hospital in a
hearse! (True) Hope everyone has a happy and healthy night.
Sent from my iPad
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From: [email protected]
Date: January 13, 2013, 3:08:14 PM EST
To: [email protected], [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] successful
I've taken both the Coach USA bus to Midway and O'Hare Airports (they
run every two hours) and I've taken the Chicago-South Shore to downtown
and the Orange Line to Midway as well as the Blue Line to OHare. Both
Chicago Airports have a "Sticky Patch" they issue to DisAbled
Travelers, for special attention. Wearing the "Sticky Patch" with the
airline symbol offers its user the best in mobility services. Those
wearing the Maroon Vest work for the airports to ensure safety. The
"Sticky Patch" also can help going thru security to the departing gates.
I hope your return was just as easy.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 1/13/2013 12:44:41 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
my recent travels from Indiana, southern Arizona just before the
holiday season.yes, I have traveled numerous times before this but
flying out of Chicago has always been a nightmare!taking a shuttle
bus from South Bend to Chicago in just over a two hour ride departing
at 4 AM. So once in Chicago I had about an hour and a half before the
departing flight and it seemed going through security was not too
much of a hassle. Just after a few minutes of waiting at the
departing the gate, I was approached by the individual for special
needs. Now, in times past, they usually transferred me from my power
chair directly to the aisle chair for the aircraft but I had a
different idea. This time around. Straight from my power chair to a
manual chair and then to the aisle chair. , With following my
directions of breaking down my chair and securing a gym bag of my
clothing on top of the wheelchair parts to make one beautiful package
to fit under the plane. Using two ratchet straps and commercial grade
saran wrap to ensure everything would stay together even when they
laid chair down on its side. Even with my chair broken down, it barely
fits in the cargo hole of the aircraft. Getting the bulkhead seats are
the first row of seats in coach section and on the right-hand side of
seating in the middle seat with my traveling companion taking the
window seat. Departing nearly on time, which was very rare than
previous departures. I am 3/4c complete 6 feet tall and just over 200
pounds, so transferring me is not the easiest. Once we touched down
the chair was actually still all put together the same way we packed
it prior to flight. So getting to the airport with enough time to
spare is key in not getting a damage chair during flight and this
occurred also on the returning flight. So anybody has any questions
about this travel fell free to ask and had an excellent time
celebrating my grandpa's 90th birthday. I hope everybody had a great
holiday season and is ready for this new year. All is well.
Concerning my health really don't have any complaints at this time
except for my new chair. And it's been nearly a year now on getting
my new chair ordered and delivered. It's from 21st-century product
and looks a lot more durable than my current Invacare product! But for
now programming it is the next hurdle and hope to have it on the road
in the near future. Will let you know once I have it up and running.
Take care my friends and have a good one.
