Fwd: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
**Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) ---BeginMessage--- **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) ---BeginMessage--- Hi every one, I use to really love my coffee !! At my office I never knew what kind would be brewed and it really didn't matter. By the time the great aroma reached me, I was on my feet going toward it and would by reaching for my cup. There were several different flavors of creamer and stirring flavor spoons for them. On many days I wanted it black with 1 sugar. Now I had to give coffee or hot drinks up. I have tried different cup holder and spoons , but I will shake it out and spill it..usually on me. Today is very stressful,, and I would love a cup right now. Thanks for the memories, Kathy in Mississippi **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) ---BeginMessage--- Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) ---End Message--- ---End Message--- ---End Message---
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
i use an insulated cup with a handle. how about a straw? how 'thirsty' are you? AZDAVE In a message dated 4/29/2008 5:09:13 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Return-path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Full-name: LadyOnWheels725 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:06:29 EDT Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary=part2_cc4.2e8d7f9b.35486945_boundary X-Mailer: AOL 9.0 VR sub 5004 Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Return-path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Full-name: LadyOnWheels725 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:47:10 EDT Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary=part3_cc4.2e8d7f9b.35479fde_boundary X-Mailer: AOL 9.0 VR sub 5004 Hi every one, I use to really love my coffee !! At my office I never knew what kind would be brewed and it really didn't matter. By the time the great aroma reached me, I was on my feet going toward it and would by reaching for my cup. There were several different flavors of creamer and stirring flavor spoons for them. On many days I wanted it black with 1 sugar. Now I had to give coffee or hot drinks up. I have tried different cup holder and spoons , but I will shake it out and spill it..usually on me. Today is very stressful,, and I would love a cup right now. Thanks for the memories, Kathy in Mississippi Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from rly-mh03.mx.aol.com (rly-mh03.mail.aol.com [172.21.166.139]) by air-mh03.mail.aol.com (v121.4) with ESMTP id MAILINMH032-bc148161ff62e6; Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:05:46 -0400 Received: from ultra5.eskimo.com (ultra5.eskimo.com [204.122.16.68]) by rly-mh03.mx.aol.com (v121.4) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINMH031-bc148161ff62e6; Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:05:30 -0400 Received: from ultra5.eskimo.com (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by ultra5.eskimo.com (8.14.0/8.14.0) with ESMTP id m3SJ5Ie8019887; Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:18 -0700 Received: (from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) by ultra5.eskimo.com (8.14.0/8.12.10/Submit) id m3SJ5IAe019872; Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:18 -0700 Resent-Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:17 -0700 X-Authentication-Warning: ultra5.eskimo.com: smartlst set sender to [EMAIL PROTECTED] using -f From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:56 EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=-1209409496 X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5131 X-Spam-Flag: NO Resent-Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com X-Mailing-List: quad-list@eskimo.com archive/latest/109761 X-Loop: quad-list@eskimo.com List-Post: mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: list Resent-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? X-AOL-IP: 204.122.16.68 X-AOL-SCOLL-AUTHENTICATION: listenair ; SPF_helo : + X-AOL-SCOLL-AUTHENTICATION: listenair ; SPF_822_from : + Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_
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I use a 32 oz weighted cup with an 18 inch straw. Cup sits on table I have to move my head towards it.
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I use this one. It only has a small slot so it doesn't spill easily. Handle is easy to grip and top fits snuggly. _GSI STAINLESS STEEL MUG, 12 OZ, INSULATED_ (http://theoutdoorworld.com/products2.cfm?id=1835) In a message dated 4/29/2008 8:09:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have tried different cup holder and spoons , but I will shake it out and spill it..usually on me. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
that's alot like mine...found it in walmart's camping section Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:27 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? I use this one. It only has a small slot so it doesn't spill easily. Handle is easy to grip and top fits snuggly. GSI STAINLESS STEEL MUG, 12 OZ, INSULATED In a message dated 4/29/2008 8:09:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have tried different cup holder and spoons , but I will shake it out and spill it..usually on me. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. -- Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Dana Are you serious or sarcastic?? I never can tell with emails.? I don't like the fact that some disabled people bitch to get what they want.? In my eyes, our government (made up of citizens not unlike ourselves) does not help keep us alive so that we can nag till we get what we want.? Yes I am disabled in a wheelchair, but my grandpa can't slam dunk a basket ball.? He needs to gripe until he gets an accessible basket ball goal. My point is we are all disabled in some way and getting angry does not make people want to compassionately help, which is where the ADA regulations are misused by people who are?rude, pissy, and/or ass holes and still get what they want because it is mandated by the government.? Whatever happened to people being polite when asking for help?? If I don't want to help someone though I shouldn't?be forced to?[not that I personally wouldn't want to help].? MISGUIDED MENTALITY: This store doesn't have a ramp for me.??Well I know what I'll do.? I'll sue their asses off until the ramp appears. I've always had good manners and I've always had someone to help (Gee I wonder...these two things might be related) Luke c-5/6 incomplete 7 1/2 yrs post -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 4:15 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue I really like your attitude Luke. Dana Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
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OK - I have a question. Where is your coffee pot located? Mine is too high for me to put the water in. Usually have my aide set up the pot before she leaves. My cabinets are standard height. We live in an accessible apartment, so the cabinets are lower and it's all clear under the cabinets. I just got this brand new four cup coffee pot because Pete doesn't drink coffee so he would never make me any. He has been taking care of me for over 20 years day and night 24/7 Before when I would get coffee, I would go out to Dunkin Donuts or Quick Check and it didn't matter to me if it was raining or snowing - I went. I'm VERY grateful that I have a van I can drive by myself but now with gas prices OMG! Here I only pay $3.40 but to fill my full size van is about $100 That's insane. Bobbie **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
[QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying
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RE: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying
3.80 to 4.05 a gallon in Central California. Tim From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:51 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying I'm paying $3.40 in New Jersey What are you guys paying? Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autoshttp://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851.
RE: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying
I just filled my gas tank up three quarters of the way and it cost $3.99/a gallon to the fine total of $90. These are prices in New York _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:51 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying I'm paying $3.40 in New Jersey What are you guys paying? _ Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851 .
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Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Luke, The end of your message says: If I don't want to help someone though I shouldn't be forced to [not that I personally wouldn't want to help]. ...and that's possibly true. BUT, it *is* the law now to proide reasonanble accommodations and access to places and services available to anyone else. Reasonable is the key word. And that dates back to 1973 (Rehab Asct) long before the ADA of 1990. Many people feel they shouldn't have to but Congress, Pres. G.H.W. Bush, and the Supreme Court says they must. You can sue a business for access and generally win (if it isn't provided) but very few places allow for suing for money (CA is one exception). Anyone who says a PWD is just suing to get money is *very* wrong. Attorneys get their fees if they win... that's all. Not quite the same as suing their asses off. It's much cheaper to comply with a law, whether you agree with it or not, than to pay a lawyer to represent an opinion that you should be allowed to break a civil rights law. A business denying access to a PWD is the same as if they insisted on denying access to Muslims, African-Americans, women, Jews, or just people the owners don't like. Unfortunately for some (and luckily for most of us!), shouldn't have to isn't the law. Best regards, --Tod [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dana Are you serious or sarcastic?? I never can tell with emails.? I don't like the fact that some disabled people bitch to get what they want.? In my eyes, our government (made up of citizens not unlike ourselves) does not help keep us alive so that we can nag till we get what we want.? Yes I am disabled in a wheelchair, but my grandpa can't slam dunk a basket ball.? He needs to gripe until he gets an accessible basket ball goal. My point is we are all disabled in some way and getting angry does not make people want to compassionately help, which is where the ADA regulations are misused by people who are?rude, pissy, and/or ass holes and still get what they want because it is mandated by the government.? Whatever happened to people being polite when asking for help?? If I don't want to help someone though I shouldn't?be forced to?[not that I personally wouldn't want to help].? MISGUIDED MENTALITY: This store doesn't have a ramp for me.??Well I know what I'll do.? I'll sue their asses off until the ramp appears. I've always had good manners and I've always had someone to help (Gee I wonder...these two things might be related) Luke c-5/6 incomplete 7 1/2 yrs post -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 4:15 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue I really like your attitude Luke. Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying
Some gas prices are as high as $3.74 in Michigan Naomi C4-incomplete, quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls
Here is an idea that I came up with for keeping my remotes together and out of my way until I need them. I put them in a sheer ladies nylon, then tie the nylon around my bed rail, and when I need a remote I just pull them up. I hang my bed remote around the nylon until I need it. Hope this helps. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA KK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend needs a question answered. When in bed, where is your bed remote? Currently his wife hung it on a rope hanging down from the Sure Hands track. That is not a good place thou. Need your suggestions
Re: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying
$3.57 in Central FL. In a message dated 4/29/2008 12:51:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm paying $3.40 in New Jersey What are you guys paying? Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls
Great Idea.?? Maybe a 2 pocket gizmo so as to keep them organized,? his n hers doncha know ? let's see... Patty's bra could hold 5 or six in each side.? Stretch them across the headboard from side to side... She's got her stuff, I got mine.? Great thinking Dave. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:53 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls Here is an idea that I came up with for keeping my remotes together and out of my way until I need them.? I put them in a sheer ladies nylon, then tie the nylon around my bed rail, and when I need a remote I just pull them up.? I hang my bed remote around the nylon until I need it.? Hope this helps. ? With Love, ? CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete -?31 Years Post Texas, USA? KK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend needs a question answered.? When in bed, where is your bed remote?? Currently his wife hung it on a rope hanging down from the Sure Hands track.? That is not a good place thou. Need your suggestions
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls
Invacare In a message dated 4/29/2008 2:22:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: what kind (model/brand) of remote do you use? Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying
Public trans, $1.25 both ways john - Original Message From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:23:24 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying $3.42 for Regular...$3.66 for Premium in Wichita Falls, TX. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm paying $3.40 in New Jersey What are you guys paying? Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
I had something rather interesting happen to me the other day. I went out to dinner with my brother and the usher mistakenly put us in the wrong place. I was sitting in the aisle, because my wheelchair cannot fit under any table. It has nothing to do with the ADA, my armrests are simply too high and it's more beneficial for me to sit to the side so someone can feed me. That's my own set of circumstances, so I don't complain about things like that. Anyway, I made sure there was plenty of room to get by me or I would have never sat there in the first place. The manager comes over after only about two or three minutes and tells me I need to be moved. He was polite, so I simply asked why this was necessary. He explained to me it was a fire hazard to have me in the aisle. While I was moving, I tried to explain to him that some of the modifications they had made recently made the restaurant a little tighter and would probably be more of a fire hazard than he realized. I think he believed I was being a little pissy, so I made sure I changed my tone. I initially thought he got my message, but I discovered later he didn't. Just as I was about ready to finish my dinner, I noticed the waitress setting up some of the tables so a large party could be accommodated. I told my brother, you know that's going to be a fire hazard when those individuals sit there in the aisle. Well, that's what turned out to be. The waitresses had to turn to the side in order to get by and no one saw anything wrong with this. On my way out I politely asked the manager to take a look down the aisle and tell me if he saw anything wrong. He initially indicated he did not and when I pointed out the problem he too shook his head in agreement. In a polite manner I asked him, what would happen if I contacted the fire marshal right now? (In case you're wondering why I asked this negative question, it's because when he was explaining to me why I needed to move initially he told me at the fire marshal was called or came in that they would be closed down for a week if I was sitting in the aisle). His response, they probably closes down there. What are you going to do about this situation? I asked. He shrugged his shoulders in bewilderment. Then I ask what can we do about this. His suggestion was for me to call corporate headquarters. I intend on doing this, but for some reason I keep forgetting to lay out the contact information. Don't get me wrong the guy was very polite and they accommodated me, but the blatant institutional discrimination gets on my nerves. This problem truly is not about being disabled though. It's more about making sure restaurants comply with the safety restrictions and not simply choose to ignore the ones which are most profitable to them. I'm sure if I would have had six or seven guests, they would have let me sit anywhere I wanted. I know, it sounds pissy, but the manager thanked me for not blaming him. I guess some other people have gone off on him about an accessible bathrooms, as if it's his personal fault. He's only a 20 something-year-old young man. He can bring it up with corporate, but if they don't do anything, I guess it's up to someone else to take charge. Sorry if this is a rambling mess, but it is simply dictated it rather quickly. Quadius
Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
By the way, I am simply going to write a letter or call as a concerned citizen. After thinking about it carefully, I really don't think this issue was about my disability, but I could be mistaken. Quadius On 4/29/08, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had something rather interesting happen to me the other day. I went out to dinner with my brother and the usher mistakenly put us in the wrong place. I was sitting in the aisle, because my wheelchair cannot fit under any table. It has nothing to do with the ADA, my armrests are simply too high and it's more beneficial for me to sit to the side so someone can feed me. That's my own set of circumstances, so I don't complain about things like that. Anyway, I made sure there was plenty of room to get by me or I would have never sat there in the first place. The manager comes over after only about two or three minutes and tells me I need to be moved. He was polite, so I simply asked why this was necessary. He explained to me it was a fire hazard to have me in the aisle. While I was moving, I tried to explain to him that some of the modifications they had made recently made the restaurant a little tighter and would probably be more of a fire hazard than he realized. I think he believed I was being a little pissy, so I made sure I changed my tone. I initially thought he got my message, but I discovered later he didn't. Just as I was about ready to finish my dinner, I noticed the waitress setting up some of the tables so a large party could be accommodated. I told my brother, you know that's going to be a fire hazard when those individuals sit there in the aisle. Well, that's what turned out to be. The waitresses had to turn to the side in order to get by and no one saw anything wrong with this. On my way out I politely asked the manager to take a look down the aisle and tell me if he saw anything wrong. He initially indicated he did not and when I pointed out the problem he too shook his head in agreement. In a polite manner I asked him, what would happen if I contacted the fire marshal right now? (In case you're wondering why I asked this negative question, it's because when he was explaining to me why I needed to move initially he told me at the fire marshal was called or came in that they would be closed down for a week if I was sitting in the aisle). His response, they probably closes down there. What are you going to do about this situation? I asked. He shrugged his shoulders in bewilderment. Then I ask what can we do about this. His suggestion was for me to call corporate headquarters. I intend on doing this, but for some reason I keep forgetting to lay out the contact information. Don't get me wrong the guy was very polite and they accommodated me, but the blatant institutional discrimination gets on my nerves. This problem truly is not about being disabled though. It's more about making sure restaurants comply with the safety restrictions and not simply choose to ignore the ones which are most profitable to them. I'm sure if I would have had six or seven guests, they would have let me sit anywhere I wanted. I know, it sounds pissy, but the manager thanked me for not blaming him. I guess some other people have gone off on him about an accessible bathrooms, as if it's his personal fault. He's only a 20 something-year-old young man. He can bring it up with corporate, but if they don't do anything, I guess it's up to someone else to take charge. Sorry if this is a rambling mess, but it is simply dictated it rather quickly. Quadius
Re: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying
Too bad we don't have great public transit down here (Tampa). Right now it's around $3.57, but I've seen it as high as $3.67 for regular gas. Quadius On 4/29/08, John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Public trans, $1.25 both ways john - Original Message From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:23:24 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Gas price's what are you guys paying *$3.42 for Regular...$3.66 for Premium in Wichita Falls, TX.* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *I'm paying $3.40 in New Jersey What are you guys paying?* -- Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851. -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[QUAD-L] AUTOMATIC DOOR
I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR DOOR NOT OPENING ON IMS RAMPVAN. I HAVE A PART ON MY DOOR WHICH HAS BROKEN - I BELIEVE FRONT PLATE FELL OFF BECAUSE SPRINGS ARE STICKING OUT. TRYING TO ATTACH PIC. I HAVE 2002 DODGE BUT I'M NOT SURE IF IT'S A CONVERSION PART OR DODGE. ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS? NICHOLE - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: [QUAD-L] IRS Rebate check
i'll go to any yard sale, any time. i just need the address andi will google directions--- On Tue, 4/29/08, Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] IRS Rebate checkTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.comDate: Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 5:51 PM By the time I'm ready to have my sale, everybody will have blown their checks. Need warm DRY weather for at least 2 weeks. stunt On Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 3:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The American Way! How to use Your IRS Rebate check... As you may have heard,each of us will be gettinga tax rebate check to stimulate the economy. If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China. If we spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.If we purchase a computer it will go to India.If we purchase fruits and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala.If we purchase a good car it will go to Japan.If we purchase uselessstuff it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help the American economy. We need to keep that money here in America. The only way to keep that money here at home is to spend it at yard sales, since those are the only businesses still in the US! Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
mmm i can smell the coffee now. i live in mn., so it took awhile for the aromato get here. nice going!--- On Tue, 4/29/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.comDate: Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 11:49 AM OK - I have a question. Where is your coffee pot located? Mine is too high for me to put the water in. Usually have my aide set up the pot before she leaves. My cabinets are standard height. We live in an accessible apartment, so the cabinets are lower and it's all clear under the cabinets. I just got this brand new four cup coffee pot because Pete doesn't drink coffee so he would never make me any. He has been taking care of me for over 20 years day and night 24/7 Before when I would get coffee, I would go out to Dunkin Donuts or Quick Check and it didn't matter to me if it was raining or snowing - I went. I'm VERY grateful that I have a van I can drive by myself but now with gas prices OMG! Here I only pay $3.40 but to fill my full size van is about $100 That's insane. Bobbie Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: [QUAD-L] IRS Rebate check
How about having a Bud and a 'jiggle' at the local gentelmen's club?? Those are both ways to keep money circulating here in the USA. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 3:51 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] IRS Rebate check By the time I'm ready to have my sale, everybody will have blown their checks. Need warm DRY weather for at least 2 weeks. ? stunt On Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 3:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ? ? The American Way! ? ? How to use Your IRS Rebate check... ? As you may have heard,?each of us will be getting?a tax rebate check to stimulate the economy. If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China. If we spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.?If we purchase a computer it will go to India.?If we purchase fruits and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala.?If we purchase a good car it will go to Japan.?If we purchase useless?stuff it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help the American economy. We need to keep that money here in America. The only way to keep that money here at home is to spend it at yard sales, since those are the only businesses still in the US! ? ? Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
Have you ever thought about Ice Coffee? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:06:29 EDT Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:47:10 EDT Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi every one, I use to really love my coffee !! At my office I never knew what kind would be brewed and it really didn't matter. By the time the great aroma reached me, I was on my feet going toward it and would by reaching for my cup. There were several different flavors of creamer and stirring flavor spoons for them. On many days I wanted it black with 1 sugar. Now I had to give coffee or hot drinks up. I have tried different cup holder and spoons , but I will shake it out and spill it..usually on me. Today is very stressful,, and I would love a cup right now. Thanks for the memories, Kathy in Mississippi - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:56 EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey. - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Sincerely, Shelly Shetley, Self Advocate/ Peer Advocate People with Disabilities are People First! Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Martin Luther King Jr. - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Access -- Re: Wheelchair Monologue
Calling Corporate... I can't tell you how often I've heard a manager tell me to Call Corporate after I bring an obvious problem or substantial ADA-related compliance issue that caused difficulty. I have found that many times (not always) it's simply a way of saying move along, I'd rather do other things because normally Corporate either can't or won't do anything. The main reason for this is because a lot of these businesses (like Red Lobster, Applebee's, Pep Boys, Walgreens, etc.) are Individually Owned and Operated. ... In other words, any compliance issues fall squarely and entirely on the shoulders of the owner. I can understand how some people might say, I'll simply take my business somewhere they are willing to accommodate me. But there are many places were types of businesses where it simply isn't possible to go somewhere else. Hospitals, doctors offices, the only store of its type in your area (particularly in small towns). That's why with all accommodations the ADA addresses, and the Rehab Act before that, include phrases such as wherever possible, readily achievable, and reasonable. I always begin discussions with managers or owners with a very polite tone. Many times they don't realize they are out of compliance and I'd take the opportunity to explain. I even offer to help them find the easiest way to properly correct the problems. However, many other times it is simply an instance where I absolutely know for certain that the owner/manager has been informed of the deficiency many times or received several complaints about it and have no doubt they are out of compliance. THESE are the times I get quite upset and file a complaint. Again, I think it's important to note that whether you agree with whether someone should be accessible one or not, the ADA is a Civil Rights law. Excluding a person with a disability is no different than excluding a person of color, gender or religious affiliation -- except for the fact that often the person with a disability may not have the luxury of taking their business elsewhere. Whether they should or not isn't really the issue... it's whether they're required that really matters. Best regards, --Tod Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had something rather interesting happen to me the other day. I went out to dinner with my brother and the usher mistakenly put us in the wrong place. I was sitting in the aisle, because my wheelchair cannot fit under any table. It has nothing to do with the ADA, my armrests are simply too high and it's more beneficial for me to sit to the side so someone can feed me. That's my own set of circumstances, so I don't complain about things like that. Anyway, I made sure there was plenty of room to get by me or I would have never sat there in the first place. The manager comes over after only about two or three minutes and tells me I need to be moved. He was polite, so I simply asked why this was necessary. He explained to me it was a fire hazard to have me in the aisle. While I was moving, I tried to explain to him that some of the modifications they had made recently made the restaurant a little tighter and would probably be more of a fire hazard than he realized. I think he believed I was being a little pissy, so I made sure I changed my tone. I initially thought he got my message, but I discovered later he didn't. Just as I was about ready to finish my dinner, I noticed the waitress setting up some of the tables so a large party could be accommodated. I told my brother, you know that's going to be a fire hazard when those individuals sit there in the aisle. Well, that's what turned out to be. The waitresses had to turn to the side in order to get by and no one saw anything wrong with this. On my way out I politely asked the manager to take a look down the aisle and tell me if he saw anything wrong. He initially indicated he did not and when I pointed out the problem he too shook his head in agreement. In a polite manner I asked him, what would happen if I contacted the fire marshal right now? (In case you're wondering why I asked this negative question, it's because when he was explaining to me why I needed to move initially he told me at the fire marshal was called or came in that they would be closed down for a week if I was sitting in the aisle). His response, they probably closes down there. What are you going to do about this situation? I asked. He shrugged his shoulders in bewilderment. Then I ask what can we do about this. His suggestion was for me to call corporate headquarters. I intend on doing this, but for some reason I keep forgetting to lay out the contact information. Don't get me wrong the guy was very polite and they accommodated me, but the blatant institutional discrimination gets on my nerves. This problem truly is not about being disabled though. It's more about making sure restaurants comply with the safety
Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
I am serious, I don't ever try to be sarcastic that I know. I was commending your attitude . Dana How all had a very In a message dated 4/29/2008 1:36:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The ADA only exists if WE enforce violations. From curb cut always to Service Dog violations, know this act as well as your name, then take it on yourself to know what you can do. It feels good making a change. I suspect most disabled folks have never read it much less file a complaint. Merrill From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:27 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue Dana Are you serious or sarcastic? I never can tell with emails. I don't like the fact that some disabled people bitch to get what they want. In my eyes, our government (made up of citizens not unlike ourselves) does not help keep us alive so that we can nag till we get what we want. Yes I am disabled in a wheelchair, but my grandpa can't slam dunk a basket ball. He needs to gripe until he gets an accessible basket ball goal. My point is we are all disabled in some way and getting angry does not make people want to compassionately help, which is where the ADA regulations are misused by people who are rude, pissy, and/or ass holes and still get what they want because it is mandated by the government. Whatever happened to people being polite when asking for help? If I don't want to help someone though I shouldn't be forced to [not that I personally wouldn't want to help]. MISGUIDED MENTALITY: This store doesn't have a ramp for me. Well I know what I'll do. I'll sue their asses off until the ramp appears. I've always had good manners and I've always had someone to help (Gee I wonder...these two things might be related) Luke c-5/6 incomplete 7 1/2 yrs post -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 4:15 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue I really like your attitude Luke. Dana Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Plan your next roadtrip with _MapQuest.com_ (http://www.mapquest.com/?ncid=mpqmap000304) : America's #1 Mapping Site. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
My apt is supposed to be accessible but it is 25 years old. My PT thinks the counter is too high my coffee pot is 12 inches tall. That is what my aide is for.
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Dana Well thanks for the complement.? I am in a wheelchair and want things to be accessible for me, but not at the expense of losing my own compassion for others.? I want the generosity I recieve from others to be genuine. Luke c-5/6 incomplete 7 1/2 yrs post -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 8:51 pm Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue I am serious, I don't ever try to be sarcastic that I know.? I was commending your attitude . Dana How all had a very In a message dated 4/29/2008 1:36:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The ADA only exists if WE enforce violations. ?From curb cut always to Service Dog violations, know this act as well as your name, then take it on yourself to know what you can do.? It feels good making a change.? I suspect most disabled folks have never read it much less file a complaint. ? Merrill ? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:27 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue ? Dana Are you serious or sarcastic?? I never can tell with emails.? I don't like the fact that some disabled people bitch to get what they want.? In my eyes, our government (made up of citizens not unlike ourselves) does not help keep us alive so that we can nag till we get what we want.? Yes I am disabled in a wheelchair, but my grandpa can't slam dunk a basket ball.? He needs to gripe until he gets an accessible basket ball goal. My point is we are all disabled in some way and getting angry does not make people want to compassionately help, which is where the ADA regulations are misused by people who are?rude, pissy, and/or ass holes and still get what they want because it is mandated by the government.? Whatever happened to people being polite when asking for help?? If I don't want to help someone though I shouldn't?be forced to?[not that I personally wouldn't want to help].? MISGUIDED MENTALITY: This store doesn't have a ramp for me.??Well I know what I'll do.? I'll sue their asses off until the ramp appears. I've always had good manners and I've always had someone to help (Gee I wonder...these two things might be related) Luke c-5/6 incomplete 7 1/2 yrs post -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 4:15 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue I really like your attitude Luke. Dana Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Plan your next roadtrip with MapQuest.com: America's #1 Mapping Site. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
