That original cast for SNL was the extreme best for me anyway. I liked when Gilda & Bill Murry played boyfriend/girlfriend. What were their characters names? Bobbie
Smile Everyday > On Sep 28, 2015, at 7:23 AM, Larry Willis <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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
