You guys remember the original Saturday Night Live cast? Gilda Radner played a ditzy news reporter who always screwed things up. Her name was Roseann Roseanna-danna. No matter how bad she screwed things up, she always ended with this line: "Just goes to show you -- its aaaaalways somethin'!" Gilda died of cancer at a young age. Her by-line though, is so true, especially for us as we age. She is probably on YouTube. Think I'll go see....cause it really is aaaaaalways somethin'!
Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: > From: Gmail <[email protected]> > Date: September 27, 2015 at 9:47:10 PM EDT > To: Larry Willis <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van > > I hear you Larry. Sorry about your friend. > > I just finished today a 2nd round of antibiotic for a bad uti and I still > feel crapy > > My Doctor said if I still feel bad he wants to put me on IV therapy in the > hospital. I'm trying to get him to arrange to have a nurse come to my home > and do it here. > > I still have a fucking superficial wound on my butt that since July 1st I've > been in bed 3 days up 1 That comes out to twice a week for the past 3 MONTHS > > It's always something! > Bobbie > > Smile Everyday > >> 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
