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Nancy > On Sep 27, 2015, at 7:17 PM, Larry Willis <[email protected]> wrote: > > I use a chest strap too, but it doesn't help much unless I pull it really > tight. I fear my days of driving are limited as well. I've said it before, > growing old as a quad is a slow descent into hell. No human being should > have to endure what we do on a daily basis. I think the pain and anger have > me in their grip today. Had another friend my age die Friday of a heart > attack. That's two in the last two months. Both were my age and in perfect > health. The most recent was the coroner and local funeral home operator and a > great guy. It's just too much, guys. > > Larry Willis > Retired and proud of it > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "shirley bell" <[email protected]> >> Date: September 27, 2015 at 6:50:15 PM EDT >> To: "Larry Willis" <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van >> >> I use a velcro chest strap, that helps. >> Kind regards, >> Shirley Bell >> >> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Larry Willis >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 4:12 PM >> Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van >> >> Shirley, driving has become much more difficult for me the last three years >> as well. I can't keep my balance and I get tired much quicker. I used to >> drive to Cincinnati, Louisville, and Nashville (150-200 mi.)with no >> difficulty. Now I limit myself to trips of 20-30 miles. I use a folded towel >> as a lateral support. As for rehab, they have helped me twice in the past. >> Of course, you must have a job, so you should have no problem getting help. >> God bless and best of luck. >> >> Larry Willis >> Retired and proud of it >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: [email protected] >>> Date: September 27, 2015 at 11:46:39 AM EDT >>> To: [email protected], [email protected] >>> Cc: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van >>> Voc Rehab, may pay or contribute.... only if you are still a client of VR. >>> If so, they may require a new evaluation as your physical limits both high >>> and low have changed over the years. Good Luck >>> Best Wishes >>> >>> In a message dated 9/27/2015 10:20:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time, >>> [email protected] writes: >>> Larry, that is amazing. I had mine custom done, same as yours, in 1996. It >>> was new and Voc. rehab in RI paid for conversion. I am thinking I should >>> try for a new van and see if voc rehab will help me again. I still work so >>> they should? but, I don't want another full size van, I don't think .maybe >>> a smaller van that can handles a lift. Do you know of any? I don't like >>> going up so high and I don't like driving a full size anymore. I have a >>> head support that holds my neck but it is not so great anymore and I feel >>> tippy driving when the road banks etc. It is getting harder to drive for >>> many reasons. Me getting older and the van. I would like to get a mini and >>> get power brakes, steering if I could but would need a power chair to get >>> in and out. I use a power assist chair now, Love it but I would tip back if >>> I thrust up a mini van lift. It's hard, and money, of course is always an >>> issue.. Let me know if you have any thoughts. thanks, Shirley >>> Kind regards, >>> Shirley Bell >>> >>> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Larry Willis >>> To: shirley bell ; [email protected] >>> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2015 11:33 PM >>> Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van >>> >>> I have tried to take good care of mine. It is red and gray with lightly >>> tinted windows. It has the total package...lowered floor, easy brakes and >>> steering, tie-down, hand controls, tail light switches, etc. I bought it in >>> Sept2002. It had about 120,000 miles on it and was in just excellent >>> condition. Now here is where the Lord steps in. It is the only van >>> I have seen before or since that was equipped EXACTLY the way I need it. >>> Got in on EBay for $13,500...from a young fellow in Colorado. It was a >>> miracle. It would cost fifty thousand today easily. The good Lord >>> and a good young fellow in Colorado have blessed me beyond words. >>> >>> Larry Willis >>> Retired and proud of it >>> >>> >>>> On Sep 26, 2015, at 7:33 PM, shirley bell <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> I too have an 18yr old ford! same lift. It still works great though. >>>> Kind regards, >>>> Shirley Bell >>>> >>>> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Larry Willis >>>> To: shirley bell >>>> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2015 11:35 AM >>>> Subject: Re: lift van >>>> >>>> Yes, Shirley, I have a full size Ford with single post lift...and it sags. >>>> >>>> Larry Willis >>>> Retired and proud of it >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Sep 26, 2015, at 10:59 AM, shirley bell <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Larry, do you use a full size van with lift> I do and it sags. >>>>> Kind regards, >>>>> Shirley Bell >>>>> >>>>> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com
