FW: [QUAD-L] AB's opening doors like their playing twister
LOL!!! Exactly! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:12:18 -0500To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [QUAD-L] AB's opening doors like their playing twister What is it that when an ab open's a door they think two doors are better THEN they try and stretch their bodies to hold both doors and now it is impossible to get through the door? All I need is one door open, a very simple easy task. Or they very nicely open the door and stand leaning against it so if I did go through the door I would run over their feet? Bobbie See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. _ i’m is proud to present Cause Effect, a series about real people making a difference. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_Cause_Effect
[QUAD-L] AB's opening doors like their playing twister
Profound human logic. If one door is good two must be better. Often, they are overwhelmed with profound courtesy in showing compassion for you and your chair. Opening one door is for you. Opening the second door is for your wheelchair. And then reality sets in... Best Wishes W In a message dated 12/31/2007 8:36:02 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LOL!!! Exactly! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:12:18 -0500 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] AB's opening doors like their playing twister What is it that when an ab open's a door they think two doors are better THEN they try and stretch their bodies to hold both doors and now it is impossible to get through the door? All I need is one door open, a very simple easy task. Or they very nicely open the door and stand leaning against it so if I did go through the door I would run over their feet? Bobbie **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
[QUAD-L] Van for sale
BlankA friend of mine here in Leesburg, FL has a van for sale. Details are below. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more info. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MikeyBird3 Sent: 12/29/2007 5:24:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: van info 1993 Dodge Caravan, 32,000 original miles, $6,500 vmi conversion. power sliding door, power ramp, 10in dropped floor. runs great looks good. New tires put on in September. Blank Bkgrd.gif
[QUAD-L] Re: the quad list
In a message dated 12/31/2007 9:33:24 A.M. Central Standard Time, GHenry1 writes: Good evening, I was just checking if anyone posted on the quad site over Christmas? I still am having problems getting any postings, as I have not seen any for more than two weeks. Is anyone posting any longer? Glenn Henry **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey
Hi, it is a minivanand I have the Permobil c500.it will fit. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey Is a Honda Odyssey a minivan? Does anybody have a web site with a picture of one. I wonder if they Permobile will set fit in a minivan, does anyone know or can relate their experiences. I wrote a local company that deals with vans for persons with disabilities with questions than they did not answer any of them I guess I just need to call them. I think they were called mobility first, but I'm not sure. I have only vote on their web site one time. Every time since I have written them, I get monthly e-mails it will be a long time before, I will probably be able to get another van as I have a 93 Ford Econoline. But I always like to gather information so I will be ready when the opportunity for me to look for another is available. I always have to buy used vans. Thank you for the information any of you can provide. Dana a lot of people like foreign cars I have never had the opportunity to have one. -- See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
wow that sounds great. I have to get the cable in my door fixed. it broke and my door gets jammed on the leftovers. if it broke clean, I could live with it but now that it jams, I get stuck. Dave In a message dated 12/31/2007 7:59:37 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A friend of mine here in Leesburg, FL has a van for sale. Details are below. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) for more info. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: MikeyBird3 Sent: 12/29/2007 5:24:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: van info 1993 Dodge Caravan, 32,000 original miles, $6,500 vmi conversion. power sliding door, power ramp, 10in dropped floor. runs great looks good. New tires put on in September. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey
? Hey, Paul. I just bought an '07 Odyssey in August.? I'm in a Permobil c500 stander, and all is well.? I'm not driving yet though.? I need the EMC controls and the EMC people won't allow their vendors to install those on a Honda Odyssey; they r saying I have to send my van down to them.? Which is another issue in itself.? Plus it cost an arm and leg. How r u driving? Larry C5 -Original Message- From: Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com; Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:00 am Subject: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey Anyone got one? I'm thinking about getting an '07any thoughts...I'll be driving it.? ? Thanks!? Paul c5/6? - Original Message - From: Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED]? To: quad-list@eskimo.com? Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 5:43 PM? Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] brands of wheelchairs? ? I'm with you Ron. The ibot is nothing but an expensive novelty.? ? Dan? ? ? At 05:13 PM 12/30/2007 -0800, RONALD L PRACHT said something that elicited my response:? ? Hello,? ? In the car business you have ford, chevy, ford, dodge...toyotawhich are known manufacturers that have proven technology and any mechanic works on these. The you have saab, audi, volvo, scion, saturn, fiat, mercedesthese car may be decent but you cant get parts very easy and when u do its crazy high priced.? ? ? The wheelchair business is the same you got invacare, quickie, tilite...then you got the unknowns ibot, permobile and several more.? ? When you buy a car or wheelchair you have to think about can i get parts for this chair, how easy, how much, from which vendor.? ? Quickie is the most proven, known, trusted manufacturerparts are plentifulanyone works on them.? ? I would never subject myself to the hell that buying an unknown is going to be...the ibot is cool to watch but too much technology to keep going in everyday life and come on are u really going up thirty stairs with it.i think if you went up the thirty stairs 5 times a day you would have a broken chair and a couple broken legs.? ? ron c7? ? ? More new features than ever. Check out the new AIM(R) Mail ! - http://webmail.aim.com
[QUAD-L] Permobils Minivans
I have had my Permobil Chairman since January of 1999. I never got the height up and down feature because that is usually for people who have the ability to get something out of a cupboard or a microwave or something like that. I don't have enough movement so I skipped that feature. But I do have the till and recline. Now I regret not having gotten the up and down feature because that is the easiest way to take out or put in new batteries. The two times that I have had to have the batteries replaced... it hasn't been a big deal except that I have to get out of the chair and spend that time in bed because they have to turn the chair on its side or whatever to change the batteries. The original vendor who sold me the chair also did a bait and switch on me. But I did not realize it until we moved way out here to Arizona from New York State. They were supposed to have the gel cell batteries but the first time I needed the batteries replaced I found out that they had put in acid cell batteries. That was one lie. There were a couple of others but I have forgotten them now. Once they sell you the chair they think their responsibilities and obligations over many-a-time. Like most chairs it can sometimes take up to six months to get used to the chair and it did for me. It is a very cheaply made chair however and I am eligible for a new one, and have been, for the last five years but have not had a very good reason to go for it quite yet. I had a full sized Ford Econoline 150 *just before* I got my Permobil. And the van had the raised doors so I scooted right in with my old chair which was a Fortress Scientific (had it for 12 years). It was not long afterward that I decided I wanted a minivan after having three full-sized vans prior. Again, when I firmly decided that that is what I wanted (and I tried out the minivan first)... I still had my old wheelchair and was therefore easily able to scoot right in because it did not fit as high as Permobils do. For me, the height of the Permobils are the biggest problem. I could/can't no longer scoot right in my minivan. And still can't without ducking my head or someone has to stand behind me and pushed me forward a little bit. It is more difficult when the vehicle is parked in a flat driveway or a parking lot because the ramp goes upward (of course) even though it is not very steep at all. So many times... when going to a store of some kind... I will have whoever is driving me leave me off at the curb. When pulling alongside a curb... the van ramp goes straight into the van so there is no slope to go up whatsoever. And I JUST fit under kitchen tables, restaurant tables, etc. etc. etc.. But I have to have the chair tilted all the way down to the upright position and I would rather recline (* actually need to* for comfort and to alleviate pain) for a little bit of comfort. Therefore... I always eat on my lap tray at home. And we did not go out to eat hardly and if we go to other peoples houses to eat... I just carry along my lap tray. I haven't had too many problems getting my Permobile repaired but I know that it is not as easy as the other two wheelchairs I have since my injury. I have always kept up with the threads here about chairs and bookmarked many of them for when the time comes for me to get a new one. Happy new year to everyone! Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ On Dec 30, 2007 11:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is a Honda Odyssey a minivan? Does anybody have a web site with a picture of one. I wonder if they Permobile will set fit in a minivan, does anyone know or can relate their experiences. I wrote a local company that deals with vans for persons with disabilities with questions than they did not answer any of them I guess I just need to call them. I think they were called mobility first, but I'm not sure. I have only vote on their web site one time. Every time since I have written them, I get monthly e-mails it will be a long time before, I will probably be able to get another van as I have a 93 Ford Econoline. But I always like to gather information so I will be ready when the opportunity for me to look for another is available. I always have to buy used vans. Thank you for the information any of you can provide. Dana a lot of people like foreign cars I have never had the opportunity to have one. -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 27 years post Tucson, AZ
[QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in
Hey... For those of you who post regularly (as well as those who do not or just lurk) I was wondering if you all could tell the rest of us how long you have been on this list? I found it in the latter part of 1995 and never unsubscribed except for six months when we were living in temporary quarters at one time around 2000 so it has been 12 1/2 years for me or so. During the last 12 1/2 years I have told at least four people about this list because they had not heard of it. They know who they are. :-) Anyway, it would be refreshing to see how long y'll all have been on the list. Happy new year to you all! -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] Honda Odessey
EMC, secondary controls were originally designed for full size van and all their room. Dodge was the first to offer the minivan for many years. Because of that EMC, redesigned the Gold Series around the Dodge Caravan and the Plymouth Voyagers. When Chevy introduced the Venture Series minivans, EMC had nothing for the first two years. Then in 2004, they were able to readapted the Gold Series Controls to the Chevy minivans. I really don't know what they did for Ford minivans and the foreign cars. I do know its not any easier than it was 5 years ago with Detroit's design changes. And yes, EMC Gold Series is not cheap Best Wishes In a message dated 12/31/2007 12:07:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, Paul. I just bought an '07 Odyssey in August. I'm in a Permobil c500 stander, and all is well. I'm not driving yet though. I need the EMC controls and the EMC people won't allow their vendors to install those on a Honda Odyssey; they r saying I have to send my van down to them. Which is another issue in itself. Plus it cost an arm and leg. How r u driving? Larry C5 **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
Door cables are 3/32 inch dia. Some have the coating while the originals did not. The kicker to the spec of the cable is that its Aircraft Quality (AQ) stainless steel. The cable at the hardware stores is not AQ Stainless Steel. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/31/2007 12:05:35 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: wow that sounds great. I have to get the cable in my door fixed. it broke and my door gets jammed on the leftovers. if it broke clean, I could live with it but now that it jams, I get stuck. Dave **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in
I'm fairly new. I've only been on the list a bit over 3 years. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 2:32 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in Hey... For those of you who post regularly (as well as those who do not or just lurk) I was wondering if you all could tell the rest of us how long you have been on this list? I found it in the latter part of 1995 and never unsubscribed except for six months when we were living in temporary quarters at one time around 2000 so it has been 12 1/2 years for me or so. During the last 12 1/2 years I have told at least four people about this list because they had not heard of it. They know who they are. :-) Anyway, it would be refreshing to see how long y'll all have been on the list. Happy new year to you all! -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] woohoo
Thanks, Dave. I don't need leg rests. LOL Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Bill Jenkins ; Quad List Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] woohoo Hi Bill, They also offer joystick controlled adjustable legs that are first rate. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA Bill Jenkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John, Pride already has both tilt-in-space and recline systems. I have them on my Quantum 600. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. - Original Message - From: John S. To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] woohoo Ibots are not covered in Ohio because nobody seems to be able to show a medical necessity for it. I don't think you can even get a peremobile in Ohio using Medicaid. On the other end of the spectrum, they want you to prove why you cannot use a Pride Jazzy or a Quicky. I understand Pride is working on a tilt in space system and a recline, Maybe they will revive the Everest Jennings name. (They tried to stick a paraplegic into a hopped up 4wheel scooter over at the rehab center) I feel any upturn in Medicaid will have to come from the low end products outperforming expectations. The space shuttle works most of the time and it is built by the lowest bidders. I've always felt the quickies were a low cost quality product. Anyone else got any feedback on wheelchairs that Medicaid has funded or won't fund. (You aren't suppose to say they won't pay for stuff unless they have been rejected and no product is rejected solely because of price.) What BS! Someone set me straight? We spent 70 years spouting about how stupid Communists were with 5 year plans and now we go out of our way to create a health care system that imitates an economic plan that failed for the exact same lack of ingenuity and practicality. EOR (end of rant) Happy New Years, john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 3:21:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] woohoo In a message dated 12/29/2007 7:27:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just park like a drunk driver...crooked, that way nobody will want to park close to ya. and by the way i'm loving my ibot! Wow! Can you get one under Medicaid? :-) Dianna -- See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
say what??? there's a piece of hardware in my wheelchair life that isn't made of gold? I'll bet they still charge like it's gold. did I tell you I painter my fold out ramp gold?? it fits in just fine. Dave In a message dated 12/31/2007 1:37:23 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelchair writes: Door cables are 3/32 inch dia. Some have the coating while the originals did not. The kicker to the spec of the cable is that its Aircraft Quality (AQ) stainless steel. The cable at the hardware stores is not AQ Stainless Steel. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/31/2007 12:05:35 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: wow that sounds great. I have to get the cable in my door fixed. it broke and my door gets jammed on the leftovers. if it broke clean, I could live with it but now that it jams, I get stuck. Dave See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] 2 STAGE 3 SORES
I know this is late, but you might think about using strechable straps around your ankles. Maybe like the ones they use for rehab. Q On 12/23/07, Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm an otherwise healthy c5/6 complete 43 year old male, 4 years since injury. I have a stage 3 sore on the outer side of either lower calf. I'm seeing a wound care specialist once a week and am using compression wraps to reduce the swelling. its working. I also just started Celleration (3x/wk) to help debried and promote healthy skin growth. The problem is at night. I have spasms that prevent my legs from staying upright. even with the blue boots. The consequences is that there is direct pressure on the wounds while I sleep. It's a bummer. Any help and/or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Paul
RE: [QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in
I have been with this list I think since October 2007. I've mostly just read what everyone talks about on here and give my two cents when I can. My injury happened about 20 months ago from a car accident. Right now I am living with my parents and my two younger brothers. Danny Espinoza 24/m/California Occupation before accident - Network engineer / SR. Network security engineer Broke c2,c6,c7 and doner bone at c2 TBI from blood going to central cortex from spinal cord off a vent woohoo however only one diaphragm works right now due to asymmetric SCI http://secureminds.us/ From: Bill Jenkins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 1:49 PM To: Quad List Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in I'm fairly new. I've only been on the list a bit over 3 years. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 2:32 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in Hey... For those of you who post regularly (as well as those who do not or just lurk) I was wondering if you all could tell the rest of us how long you have been on this list? I found it in the latter part of 1995 and never unsubscribed except for six months when we were living in temporary quarters at one time around 2000 so it has been 12 1/2 years for me or so. During the last 12 1/2 years I have told at least four people about this list because they had not heard of it. They know who they are. :-) Anyway, it would be refreshing to see how long y'll all have been on the list. Happy new year to you all! -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
I had a back yard mechanic tighten it last week so the twists and turns I know. he tightened it up by about 1.5 inches - prob enough to finish it off..!!! After the cable jumped its rollers, it actually snapped when I yanked the door open. do you suppose I could buy a piece of this and just have my back yard mechanic fix it again? he has evidently worked on this sort of thing before. he and his son were pretty good at figuring the whole thing out. my old cable was plastic coated I should probably use the same stuff again. thanks w. you da bomb !! (-- compliment) Dave In a message dated 12/31/2007 4:13:46 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Besides the 3/32 cable that cost about 8-12 dollars, you have to know how it winds around the takeup reel and idler arm. Then there may be 2 yokes and 2 stops that have to be crimped, once the cable is in place. Happy, Happy New Year! W In a message dated 12/31/2007 4:23:09 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: say what??? there's a piece of hardware in my wheelchair life that isn't made of gold? I'll bet they still charge like it's gold. did I tell you I painter my fold out ramp gold?? it fits in just fine. Dave See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] 2 STAGE 3 SORES
theraband? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Quadius To: Paul Jacobson Cc: William Willis ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 4:34 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 2 STAGE 3 SORES I know this is late, but you might think about using strechable straps around your ankles. Maybe like the ones they use for rehab. Q On 12/23/07, Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm an otherwise healthy c5/6 complete 43 year old male, 4 years since injury. I have a stage 3 sore on the outer side of either lower calf. I'm seeing a wound care specialist once a week and am using compression wraps to reduce the swelling. its working. I also just started Celleration (3x/wk) to help debried and promote healthy skin growth. The problem is at night. I have spasms that prevent my legs from staying upright. even with the blue boots. The consequences is that there is direct pressure on the wounds while I sleep. It's a bummer. Any help and/or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Paul
Re: [QUAD-L] 2 STAGE 3 SORES
Dear Paul, Have you tried propping your legs with pillows? Happy New Years! john P.S. Don't let them get you down. Damn wounds begin taking over your life if your not careful. - Original Message From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 5:34:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 2 STAGE 3 SORES I know this is late, but you might think about using strechable straps around your ankles. Maybe like the ones they use for rehab. Q On 12/23/07, Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm an otherwise healthy c5/6 complete 43 year old male, 4 years since injury. I have a stage 3 sore on the outer side of either lower calf. I'm seeing a wound care specialist once a week and am using compression wraps to reduce the swelling. its working. I also just started Celleration (3x/wk) to help debried and promote healthy skin growth. The problem is at night. I have spasms that prevent my legs from staying upright. even with the blue boots. The consequences is that there is direct pressure on the wounds while I sleep. It's a bummer. Any help and/or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Paul Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
Besides the 3/32 cable that cost about 8-12 dollars, you have to know how it winds around the takeup reel and idler arm. Then there may be 2 yokes and 2 stops that have to be crimped, once the cable is in place. W, How did you become so knowledgeable about *all* the accessible vans anything else that deals with accessibility? How many manuals do you have sitting around? :-) Happy New Year to you all! Dianna **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in
In a message dated 12/31/2007 6:37:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I found it in the latter part of 1995 and never unsubscribed except for six months when we were living in temporary quarters at one time around 2000 so it has been 12 1/2 years for me or so. During the last 12 1/2 years I have told at least four people about this list because they had not heard of it. They know who they are. :-) Anyway, it would be refreshing to see how long y'll all have been on the list. Happy new year to you all! -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, A I've been on the list since 99-2000...I think. Can't remember exactly. Dianna **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Old-timers and newcomers_Checking in
08/97 Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
I'm a chick magnet and they tell me everything I know, lol Best Wishes W In a message dated 12/31/2007 6:36:17 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: W, How did you become so knowledgeable about *all* the accessible vans anything else that deals with accessibility? How many manuals do you have sitting around? :-) Happy New Year to you all! Dianna **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
To know, without sharing is both worthless and cent, scent or senseless. In a message dated 12/31/2007 6:35:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, DiannaL767 writes: W, How did you become so knowledgeable about *all* the accessible vans anything else that deals with accessibility? How many manuals do you have sitting around? :-) Happy New Year to you all! Dianna **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
Its always worth it to check with your local mobility dealer first, for the price of replacement. Then contact a OEM dealer and see if its an OEM item or an aftermarket install. Check the cost of repair/replacement of the cable. This way you will know how much you are saving and if its worth it. The product is referred to as :braided wire cable 3/32 Stainless steel AQ I think 20 ft is as expensive at 10 feet and the dealer can ship it with the stops and yokes if necessary. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/31/2007 6:01:12 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had a back yard mechanic tighten it last week so the twists and turns I know. he tightened it up by about 1.5 inches - prob enough to finish it off..!!! After the cable jumped its rollers, it actually snapped when I yanked the door open. do you suppose I could buy a piece of this and just have my back yard mechanic fix it again? he has evidently worked on this sort of thing before. he and his son were pretty good at figuring the whole thing out. my old cable was plastic coated I should probably use the same stuff again. thanks w. you da bomb !! (-- compliment) Dave **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
Brothers, from a different Mother, Eric Best Wishes In a message dated 12/31/2007 7:01:09 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ah come on w u know i had the same ? so i began sleuthin.i know ur well-meaning but mysterious Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
lol...classic w response...my ? is y so secretivei'm sure its not a wannabe attitude...n the help/guidance/suggestions u give r greatbut damn b proud...i know u've given the same advice Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale Brothers, from a different Mother, Eric Best Wishes In a message dated 12/31/2007 7:01:09 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ah come on w u know i had the same ? so i began sleuthin.i know ur well-meaning but mysterious Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
No one leaves the planet breathing unless you and I are Astronauts. It behooves us to share as much knowledge to those who can still absorb, evaluate and teach others. That, my friend, is the cycle of life. Now you are It (lol) W In a message dated 12/31/2007 7:24:58 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: lol...classic w response...my ? is y so secretivei'm sure its not a wannabe attitude...n the help/guidance/suggestions u give r greatbut damn b proud...i know u've given the same advice Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
usually this post'd frustrate mebut , other than being in zen i found an inner giggleur it Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale No one leaves the planet breathing unless you and I are Astronauts. It behooves us to share as much knowledge to those who can still absorb, evaluate and teach others. That, my friend, is the cycle of life. Now you are It (lol) W In a message dated 12/31/2007 7:24:58 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: lol...classic w response...my ? is y so secretivei'm sure its not a wannabe attitude...n the help/guidance/suggestions u give r greatbut damn b proud...i know u've given the same advice Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
W, I bet you are, indeed, a chick magnet. Naomi C4 quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
I have a picture I'll sell.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 6:53 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale W, I bet you are, indeed, a chick magnet. ? ? Naomi C4 quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
lol...hell i'll givehappy new year fellow quads ;-) Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale I have a picture I'll sell..
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is it me or is she just loveable object width=425 height=355param name=movie value=http://www.youtube.com/v/OSfGmMmWXyArel=1;/paramparam name=wmode value=transparent/paramembed src=http://www.youtube.com/v/OSfGmMmWXyArel=1; type=application/x-shockwave-flash wmode=transparent width=425 height=355/embed/object Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [QUAD-L] Don't Park In The Handicap Spot
I saw on Good morning America where a woman of a disabled child takes pictures of those who illegally park in the marked spaces and files complaints with the police dept. She also shows up for all of the court dates and has helped find most of them guilty. This was in New Jersey I think and has even taken a few football players to court. Stacy - Original Message From: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 2:13:04 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Don't Park In The Handicap Spot I sure don't think public access to transportation is the answer but if the locality gets a good system running, it is much nicer than wondering where to park or how to get out. Granted public isn't always right on time. It isn't right on time for anyone, handicapped or not. At present I'm fighting to get cell phones to drivers so people get an accurate ETA. Drivers want it but the company doesn't and hasn't given a valid reason against it yet. I've confronted people that were parking in handicapped spots and while there is nothing wrong with them, they have a doctors permit. If doctors hand out pain meds and diet pills, bet he hands out those little blue parking permits like loly pops. Maybe some of you can get communities to enforce the parking laws in parking lots that are not publicly owned. Push it as a source of revenue. Good luck, Happy New Year! john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 7:04:22 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Don't Park In The Handicap Spot To be truthful Amy... I get whomever is driving my van to do the same. Park out towards the end. It's easier... IMHO, a power wheelchair doesn't have problems traveling the distances. So, let the ones less fortunate use the handicap spots. Again, I just responded that I like the persons post...for many it's so true. Have a great day, Keith/35/C4-5/NJ Amy writes: It is actually easier for me to park my boyfriends van at the lower end of the parking lot. he is on a vent and it gives us a little more privacy to suction or empty caths if needed. Plus I park sideways in 2 spots so that we are not blocked in. Looks like I cant drive but no one can get near the door that way to block it. See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
