Re: [QUAD-L] Stolen van
Why were these peoples chairs in their vans? Seems strange to me. Bill age 57 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Stolen van Why is it hard to believe? In St. Louis, Missouri area where I live -- a few months ago they stole a Van and a disabled childs powerchair with it. In the U.S.A. cars , vans and trucks get stolen every several minutes around the clock.Criminals do not care if it hurts you or leaves you helpless or even causes you to die. A paraplegic friend of mine had someone steal his roho seat cushion causing him to get pressure sores. Dan H. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/13/2007 12:16:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Were is an article or police report confirming this story? sorry I just don't trust ppl that much... this could be a publicity stunt to get a new van/chair sorry but life has turned me skeptical me Being suspicious is my natural nature too, lol. This happened in Mass if I read the article correctly and I'm sure that a police report was done. Often the internet is faster than the news press for getting info out. Try wheelchairjunkie.com for additional info on this incident. Remember when they used to shoot horse thieves... ? What about car thieves.. Best Wishes W Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary list of on the same page?....
Dave, If you change things, perhaps putting our date of injury would be better. I;'m now at 39 years post and my date of injury is in my sig line. Could you also change my address to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ? I'll be keeping that one for personal (non-list) email. Bill age 57 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 5:19 PM Subject: Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary list of on the same page? I did start a page a while back with names, email addresses and years as a sci. that page is located at http://www.users.uswest.net/~daveoc/qlist.html I will gladly add to it if you like. Dave In a message dated 8/10/2007 7:54:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, DiannaL767 writes: In a message dated 8/10/2007 10:22:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DAANOO writes: I wish we had a list ever up everyone and their quad birthdays! hmmm, maybe dave o'connell would like to take up this task. he's a computer programmer and has made MANY sites! hey dave, whatta ya doin? Dianna Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Dave Visit My Home Page -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary....
Save me some, Tim. It sounds delicious! Congrats on #19. Bill age 57 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: t crook To: q-list Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:54 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Anniversary Well today is my 19th Anniversary as a crip, I will spend it with my wife and son. This evening I am making a famed dish at the Crook household, my Italian sausage with tomato basil marinara over angel-hair pasta topped with sliced green olives (served with garlic bread.) Tim c5-c6, 19 years post today www.geocities.com/onemofortom - my story http://www.geocities.com/onemofortom/handicappstuff - handicrapper stuff for sale www.whoopiekatjewelry.com - my business http://blog.whoopiekatjewelry.com -drop by and blog a while (about anything) -- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
Re: Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary....
Congrats on #36, William. Have one for me! Bill age 57 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: William Willis To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 3:33 PM Subject: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary More congrats Tim! Today is also my post anniversary. 36 years. Wanna go tie one on after your meal? From: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ms Linda Ferrell [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:07:19 -0700 (PDT) Thanks Linda! - Original Message From: Ms Linda Ferrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:52:51 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary Congrats Tim! Hope you had a great time with your family. Lindaf Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 _ Learn.Laugh.Share. Reallivemoms is right place! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us
Re: [QUAD-L] Exactly 10 years today
Congrats on #10, Dan. Bill age 57 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 3:35 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Exactly 10 years today Today makes me 10 years post.It's funny how we all remember the date like a birthday or something, I know a lot of us got paralyzed in the month of August. I was 40 at the time, i'm now 50. Don't know if I can last 10 more, but i'm gonna try. Dan H. c-6car wreck
Re: [QUAD-L] Exactly 10 years today
Congrats on #33, Dana. Bill age 57 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Exactly 10 years today Congratulations Dan, I know I felt the same way as you Dan. Now we hear of someone, Henry living 53 years ago was so sorry to hear about his syrinx as many of you know about their pain, which is hard to treat and worry about their growth ? Please correct me if I'm wrong, Billy or anyone else who knew him when he was on the list. It's unfortunate I did not get to be on the list at that time. My 33rd anniversary was July 26 and I forgot to mention it. Time does fly even if you aren't having fun all the time. We goes through some hard times and then, there are some good times. I think and pray for all of you who are having those hard times, whether he sores or other medical problems. What are your plans for your anniversary? I guess I got to do my fun last night when I saw , The Fray. They put on a great show in KC, especially on the third row.. We were there last concert in the US and they're going to be gone for year making another CD and they said they would be back. A guy from the radio station promoting was going around thanking everybody for coming, which I had not seen done for By the time I got to the gate it was locked, so a guardian angel came and saw me sitting there and opened up the gate. The box I keep my phone iPod and mobile phone at home on had fallen almost off my lap. I had somebody get inside to get money for a sweatshirt and it was not refashioned , so he helped me with that also. That had never happened before, the gates getting locked and my friend was at the wrong date, so security went to tell them where I was. People are really nice to me at that venue. I can go by myself freely so my friend saved the seats as it was General admission without any danger that I was ever in fear as there are so many security guards around. I guess that was my celebration for my anniversary. What do others do on the list like to do on their anniversary? Happy decade Dan! Dana -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
[QUAD-L] Re: Putting the blame on anything and everything...
Posted for Lori. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Bill_J ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 7:26 PM Subject: Putting the blame on anything and everything... My husband went to pick up milk last night and it was $5.50 a gallon! That is over twice the amount that usually is! The lady at the checkout told him that it was because of the corn (you know... the food the cows need) . My husband began to tell her that no, it is not the corn, it is just because you CAN charge what you are charging just like all the gasoline stations. There is no oil shortage anywhere and our deficit has nothing to do with that either! Everyone loves to point the finger and play the blame game. Of course their fingers never get pointed towards themselves God forbid! Bill or W please post this to the list for others. One day I will get this Comcast thing taken care of. In the meantime... be the good guys and do me a favor. :-) Lori C4/5 complete, 27 years post Tucson, Arizona ---Original Message--- From: Bill_J Date: 7/14/2007 7:18:26 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VR BSCI Why are you blaming the war for cutting services to Medicare/Medicaid, Voc Rehab, etc.? The programs are not affected by the defense budget. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VR BSCI In a message dated 7/13/2007 6:52:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Glad I'm not the only one. Dave Lori Michaelson wrote: The county, state and federal government programs are there to help you! NOT!!! Ain't it great? Consider it your donation to the war effort. That's where all your money is going these days and for years to come. Best Wishes Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] VR BSCI
Why do you need 20 hours/day of nursing service? Couldn't a nurse's aid do some of that? Usually nursing (RN/LPN) are for trach care, changing caths, wound care, etc. A nurse aid could get you dressed and up. Companion care can fix/serve meals, do laundry/housekeeping, etc. Have you asked about utilizing companion care and nurse aids more? Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: Jeremy Dickinson To: Quad List Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 5:19 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] VR BSCI Yesterday was a bittersweet kind of day. I had a meeting with Voc Rehab and Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCI). Voc Rehab is currently paying tuition, books, and nursing while I'm at school. BSCI pays for my nursing outside of school. Everything has been ok, until the meeting. At the meeting, BSCI told me that they need to cut my services to their guidelines starting in October. Basically what they told me is that if I can't cut my nursing services down to 3 hours a day (I get at least 20 hours a day now) they will terminate me from their program. That means I will not be going to school and I will not be able to move out. My parents would have to take care of me 24/7. This is is so frustrating to me. My condition did not improve enough to not need nursing. I wish it did. How can they help and support me and then tell me to cut back? I can get attendant care and personal care but those people can't give me medication (which I get every 3 hours), they can't cath me, nor can they put oxygen on me (which I sleep with). I told them to put it in writing and I'm going to appeal the process. I'm just so pissed. I don't know what else to do. Thought I'd share. Jeremy Dickinson C-3 Quad, 24 6 1/2 years post
Re: [QUAD-L] VR BSCI
Why are you blaming the war for cutting services to Medicare/Medicaid, Voc Rehab, etc.? The programs are not affected by the defense budget. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VR BSCI In a message dated 7/13/2007 6:52:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Glad I'm not the only one. Dave Lori Michaelson wrote: The county, state and federal government programs are there to help you! NOT!!! Ain't it great? Consider it your donation to the war effort. That's where all your money is going these days and for years to come. Best Wishes -- Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Door closer motor
We have a 1996 Dodge Caravan with Braun conversion. Sliding door mechanism is original and works fine. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 3:26 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Door closer motor I have a 1998 IMS conversion with a sliding door. The door mechanism lasts under 2 years and I am told that the motor gets weak and will not pull the door with sufficient strength to latch the door. The door also runs slower than normal. I understand IMS sold to Braun and I can keep purchasing new door mechanism @ $1200 each. Sorry, it just doesn't sound right. Any one have any experience or know where to get a motor. The tracks are cleaned and lubed with 3in1 Silicone spray each month. Glenn A Henry -- Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad?
The quad I know is in great health. He retired last year after running his own DME store chain in MI for 40 years. He started with one small wheelchair store and 15 years later had 8 stores selling beds, wheelchairs, shower/commode chairs and other medical equipment. I bought everything from him from 1968 until I moved to FL in 2003. I wish he'd open a store here. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 4:21 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad? Hi Paul, I don't know, but I think there was a wife of a quadriplegic that was injured sometime around 53, but I don't know if she is still posting. I don't remember seeing a post from her for quite some time. I had saved her information on my other computer I think, but it is being repaired. That is a very interesting topic. How was the health of the quadriplegic you know Bill? Paul, what was the cause of your friend's death? . guess it really depends on how well you take care of yourself and of course if your caregivers are careful with your skin and that kind of care that they give you. I had always thought that we died from lung or kidney problems. I don't know what the latest statistics are.? . Dana I know a C6-7 quad who is 54 years post and 71 years old. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: Paul Jacobson To: quad-list Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:59 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad? From everyone's experience, who is the oldest quad you are aware of, living or not living. I wonder what our real life expectancy is. The oldest quad I knew was a c5/6 46 yr post who passed away at 62. Thanks! Paul Jacobson 43 years old, c5/6 complete, 3.5 years post San Diego, CA -- Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad?
I know a C6-7 quad who is 54 years post and 71 years old. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: Paul Jacobson To: quad-list Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:59 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad? From everyone's experience, who is the oldest quad you are aware of, living or not living. I wonder what our real life expectancy is. The oldest quad I knew was a c5/6 46 yr post who passed away at 62. Thanks! Paul Jacobson 43 years old, c5/6 complete, 3.5 years post San Diego, CA
Re: [QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago
http://www.okdhs.org/ for the OK Dept. of Human Services Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Quadskydiver To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 6:50 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago Does anyone know who I can contact to get Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) to get my old Medically Necessary standing wheelchair replaced. Originally that standing w/c was bought by Dept. of Vocational Rehab. (DVR) in 1997. In 2004 I took DVR to a fair hearing to get this w/c replaced. I had to represent myself which took forever to prepare for. Relying on others for volunteer help getting prepared and to my amazement won that Hearing. Much to my disappointment DVR appealed that decision and it was overturned against me by the Director of Human Services. Based on false information which I could prove. Unfortunately a well known attorney approached me offering his services pro-bono to help me meet the deadlines. He took my information and then let the time run out before dumping me. And DVR then dropped me from their program stating I was uncooperative. At that time my Advantage Program case manager said they would get the new Medically Necessary standing wheelchair since I didn't have any other pay source. Now 3 years later and countless promises made by my case manager that a new w/c was ordered, have fallen through. But I have received nothing but one excuse after another. I am being discriminated against due to my disability. I am ignorant about where to go for help. The agencies in Oklahoma that are supposed to help have not done so. I now realize how ignorant I am letting that attorney take that documentation concerning the appeal. But I have been on pain med's over 7 years which really impaired my judgement and I really screwed up. I am currently living in a home in my most integrated setting. Not having a dependable wheelchair to use daily is making living here increasingly difficult. Any advice on how to climb out of this hole would be much appreciated. Glory to GOD Sincerely, Jim Rice .
Re: [QUAD-L] Pain!
I never experienced allover pain. My pain is usually localized to the infection (i.e. kidney, sore area, etc.). Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: 'Quadlist' Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 9:44 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pain! Started having bad pain all over, had blood work done my white count was real high they found infections in my wounds and lungs. Started me on ive antibiotics and oral also, my question is has any of you experienced this unbearable pain before and what did you do to get relief? Thanks Silas
Re: [QUAD-L] 9 YEARS
Hope you have a great day! Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Theo Kyparissis To: 'Nichole Rohling' ; Quad-list Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 5:18 AM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] 9 YEARS Today, 28/06 is 27 years for me that's most of my life!! Cheers Theo C4/5 *** Theo Kyparissis Athens, Greece E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: +30 210 9317368 *** -- From: Nichole Rohling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:46 PM To: Quadlist Subject: [QUAD-L] 9 YEARS TODAY IS 9 YEARS FOR ME! UNREAL HOW THAT TIME HAS FLOWN BY. THAT'S JUST A LITTLE UNDER 1/4 OF MY LIFE!! NICKI C5/6
Re: [QUAD-L] 9 YEARS
Congrats, Nicki! Glad you're still hanging in there. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Nichole Rohling To: Quadlist Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] 9 YEARS TODAY IS 9 YEARS FOR ME! UNREAL HOW THAT TIME HAS FLOWN BY. THAT'S JUST A LITTLE UNDER 1/4 OF MY LIFE!! NICKI C5/6
Re: [QUAD-L] quad 15 years and counting..
Then stop wearing those tights and that cape. LOL Congrats, Hec! Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Silas Shelburne ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 7:27 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] quad 15 years and counting.. Hi guys Life can just be a complete uphill battle as a quad just take time out to release steam... I refuse to be seen as a hero all the time, I too am human damn it! A that felt good... Hec
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Recommendations
I just got a new Quantum 600. Using a Roho Quadtro cushion. I like this chair. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Merrill Burghardt To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 1:55 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Recommendations The VA has approved a new powered wheelchair for me. My past Invacare Arrow has served me well for seven years. It is a good chair but friends think a new image is due. Want to recommend one? Merrill
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Recommendations
I haven't had it in any rough terrain, but it takes a 2 step with no effort. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Fragile To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Recommendations Just ordered a Q600 last week, how good does it handle moderately rough terrain? On 6/23/07, Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got a new Quantum 600. Using a Roho Quadtro cushion. I like this chair. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles!
[QUAD-L] Humor - pic
BlankThis is my new shirt. It's especially effective for me as a double amputee quad. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles!
Re: [QUAD-L] Wandering casters, and manual chairs
Try popping off the cap on top of the fork and snug that nut down a bit. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 6:34 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Wandering casters, and manual chairs My TDX5 power chair has a right front tire that wobbles like a shopping cart. It only does it when going top speed and I hit a rock, then all the sudden. wobble wobble wobble. Greg -- I had an action mvp that did the same thing with the front casters.
Re: [QUAD-L] Bio hazard containers
I don't. It would cost a small fortune to have biohazard materials collected here. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: KK To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 1:57 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Bio hazard containers I have a big red container for my needles but am told that I need more. My supra pubic cath site is cleaned daily with betadine. I use disposable diapers. All these need to be in marked containers. When emptied, they have to go to a special medical refuse site. Does anyone do all this? I have been putting the diapers, double bagged, in the trash. The betadine just goes in the regular trash.
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Bedbag Cleanser Ostomy Urostomy appliance cleaner by ReliaMaed
I get my ostomy supplies from Liberty Medical. They bill Medicare Medicaid. I buy my chux, etc. from www.medsupplyco.com and www.qualitymedical.com Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:58 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: Bedbag Cleanser Ostomy Urostomy appliance cleaner by ReliaMaed Hi Nancy, The only reason I purchased was because my insurance covered after my co-pay was paid , which I was extremely surprised that they would. I get all my ostomy supplies from Edgepark medical supply. They send supplies every three months, so that is convenient as you don't have to remember to order. I get all my chux at express medical as they seem to be a good price. Where does everybody else get their supplies? Where does everybody get their tubing? I used to extend my bedbag for my night bag and day bag, for the ends of my pencils I use on my splints and to connect long straws together to reach my mouth from my 2 gallon jug I use at night and straws I use in my chair or to drink hot tea. I was able to do a number of fun things this week, see Ben Folds and John Mayer, who were great in an outdoor theater in Bonner Springs Kansas. I have seen both before and John Mayer has added saxophone, trumpet and regular piano rather than just the electric this time I went to the friend of the zoo picnic that lasted until 8 p.m. last night. Our zoo in Kansas City is so spread out it's hard to see a lot of the animals , but I saw more than I usually do. Friday I'm seeing a play a Prairie home companion and Jim Brickman both in the outdoor theater we have in KC, MO. on Friday and Saturday. That's what I like about summer, there are so many events and is so much easier to go places, not needing any outerwear. Thanks a lot. Dana My problem with bleach was my aides would unfortunately bleached things I didn't want bleached. How do you use the Freebreeze, just on the outside? I guess when I have insurance no longer when my stepmom retires, I will have to use bleach. Hi Dana, save yourself some money. For the bedside bag, go to Dallor General and get cheap bleach or plain old vinager and a plastic ketchup squeeze bottle. You can clean both bags. I use New Image by Hollister for urostomy appliances and there is very little urine smell, when there is Freebreeze works great. Good Luck, Nancy -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] CHEST STRAP / DRIVING
Most DME suppliers can equip a w/c with a 5-point harness for better stability and support. Ask them about it. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Nichole Rohling To: Quadius ; Quadlist Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] CHEST STRAP / DRIVING THAT WOULD BE GREAT. I WILL OF COURSE BE USING THE REGULAR RESTRAINT IN MY VAN BUT NEED JUST SOMETHING SO THAT IF I HAVE TO BRAKE QUICKLY MY BODY DOESN'T GO FORWARD. THANK YOU SO MUCH - Original Message - From: Quadius To: Nichole Rohling Cc: Quadlist Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] CHEST STRAP / DRIVING I use a shoulder strap now, but I have someone put it on before I get into the vehicle. I can go all day with an on, but I preferred to usually only have it on when I am driving. If you would like I can try to have my brother take some photos tonight or tomorrow and send them to you. As for Velcro I have a friend that had a shoulder strap that came from the right side and then went down to his left. It was bolted in down on the seat and on the upper right of the back rest. How he was able to secure it was by putting the top strap through a D ring and then attaching the Velcro of the top strap to itself. Quadius On 6/18/07, Nichole Rohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: CHEST STRAP / DRIVING HI EVERYONE I REMEMBER SOMEONE ON HERE WHO HAD A VELCRO STRAP MADE TO HELP HOLD THEM UPRIGHT WHILE DRIVING. SEEMS IT ATTACHED TO HANDLE AND THEY USED THUMB TO WRAP AROUND AND VELCRO. I'M NEEDING SOMETHING SO IF YOU HAVE IDEAS PLEASE SHARE. THANKS NICKI myspace.com/knrquad
Re: [QUAD-L] New Here
Welcome, Cullen. I have to ask: what is a TM? Lots of good folks here with great opinions and advice. Glad you found us. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: C Child To: quad-list Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 7:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] New Here My name is Cullen and I live half the year in Canada and the other half in Arizona. I am a C3 incomplete and T9 complete quad due to TM 10 years ago. Cullen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [QUAD-L] New Here
Thank you, Cullen. Very good explanation. I was drawing a blank on the abreviation. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: C Child To: Bill_J Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Here Bill TM is transverse myelitis. It is an inflamation of the nerves in the spinal cord ,which produces lesions on the spinal cord, and leaves a person paralyzed from the spot of the lession down. About 1/3 of those affected recover almost totally, about 1/3 have some recovery and about 1/3 have no recovery, I'm one of those with no recovery. This is probably not a very good explanation, but you get the general idea. Cullen C3 incomplete T9 complete TM post 10 years HAVE A GREAT DAY - Original Message - From: Bill_J To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 6:42 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Here Welcome, Cullen. I have to ask: what is a TM? Lots of good folks here with great opinions and advice. Glad you found us. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: C Child To: quad-list Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 7:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] New Here My name is Cullen and I live half the year in Canada and the other half in Arizona. I am a C3 incomplete and T9 complete quad due to TM 10 years ago. Cullen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [QUAD-L] need advice
Please don't rely on Wikipedia for medical definitions. Anyone can add their own info to Wikipedia entries. Try usin www.webmd.com which is written by medical professionals. You need to find out what subclass of osteomyelitis you have. The anarobic osteomyelitis is the most deadly. This is from webmd.com: Synonyms a.. Hematogenous Osteomyelitis Disorder Subdivisions a.. Osteomyelitis, Pyogenic, Acute b.. Osteomyelitis, Pyogenic, Chronic c.. Vertebral Osteomyelitis d.. Anaerobic Osteomyelitis e.. Osteomyelitis due to Vascular Insufficiency General Discussion Osteomyelitis is a bone infection, usually caused by bacteria, that can be either acute or chronic. This disorder usually occurs as a result of an infection in one part of the body that is transported through the bloodstream to a bone in a distant location. Among children and teens, the long bones of the legs and arms are most frequently affected. In adults, osteomyelitis most often affects the vertebrae of the spine and/or the hips. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: t crook To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] need advice First of all William, have you been to a wound care specialist? What has been the full length of time you have spent off of your wound completely? I had a wound (and so far only one) back in 2001, it got infected and tunneled, then turned into osteomyelitis it literally just about killed me. A full thickness muscle flap was required, and then six weeks of being restricted to bed only. I know, six weeks stuck like chuck in one room- but it was a matter of life or death for me. Best of Luck! Tim c5-c6, 19 yrs. post in August www.geocities.com/onemofortom www.whoopiekatjewelry.com www.geocities.com/onemofortom/handicappstuff.html - Original Message From: William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 9:05:42 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] need advice Guys, I need some serious advice. I have been battling a substantil pressure sore on my rear end for nearly four years. It absolutely refues to heal. I just bought a highprofile roho and hope that helps. my question - would it be worth the money (about $1500 out-of-pocket) for me to invest in a tilt chair? I have a standard invacare arrow now. Would this be a worthwhile investment or could I spend the money on something more worthwhile? Please help me guys, especially if you have experience with a tilt chair. _ PC Magazine’s 2007 editors’ choice for best Web mail—award-winning Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_pcmag_0507 -- Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit.
Re: [QUAD-L] the powerchair 'CLANK'
I have a Quantum 600, have had EJ and an Invacare Ranger X. None had a CLANK, but they all had a click. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Tim Syfert To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:31 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] the powerchair 'CLANK' Does anyone have a powerchair that does not have the loud metal clank sound when activating the motor or coming to a stop? My chair is a Quickie 525 and the clank has always been rather irritating. Tim -- Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection.
Re: [QUAD-L] check 1 2
3 4 Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Robert Brennan To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 1:42 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] check 1 2 Post check 1 2 Rob. -- Yahoo!7 Mail has just got even bigger and better with unlimited storage on all webmail accounts. Find out more.
Re: [QUAD-L] the powerchair 'CLANK'
Go to a dealer who carries the TDX-5 and listen to it.
Bill age 56
C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68
Leesburg, FL
Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles!
- Original Message -
From: Tim Syfert
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 5:10 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the powerchair 'CLANK'
I had an EJ too which had a rather quiet click. My quickie is 7 years old so
would like to get a new chair but with a click rather than a CLANK. I like the
TDX5 but not sure I'd feel so comfortable with it's footrest. Also don't know
if it clicks or {{{CLANKS}}}.
Tim
Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have a Quantum 600, have had EJ and an Invacare Ranger X. None had a
CLANK, but they all had a click.
Bill age 56
C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68
Leesburg, FL
Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles!
- Original Message -
From: Tim Syfert
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:31 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] the powerchair 'CLANK'
Does anyone have a powerchair that does not have the loud metal clank
sound when activating the motor or coming to a stop? My chair is a Quickie 525
and the clank has always been rather irritating.
Tim
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Re: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival
I used a combination of Voc Rehab and Pell Grants. I had hours per week to work at an insurance agency. I had to stop because of ill health; had both legs amputated, a series of bad caregivers, almost died from sepsis, then moved to FL. I kept my income to the maximum I could make without losing SSI. Now I'm on SSDI. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Merrill Burghardt To: 'Bill_J' Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 9:30 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival Did you afford college by grants or voc rehab? So do you do internet marketing at home or do you have hours to be at work? When your health is down how do you avoid loosing everything? Was there a conflict in the beginning by work income and benefits or SSI? Once declaring income, then are benefits jeopardized messing up your monthly income? If I could experiment having an earned income opposed to benefits lost, I feel I would have half a chance. MB -- From: Bill_J [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 2:45 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival I think mindset is most important. I was injured in '68, went into a nursing home in '71, started college in '83, graduated in '87 with a BS degree in mktg/adv, worked till I was 48, then had more health problems. I'm still plugging away at 56, 38 (almost 39) years post. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Merrill Burghardt To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:18 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival Does mind-set blossom into accomplishments, or did the existence of security, finance and support give way to success, independence, and accomplishment, even if success is the same as the first go around of independence when young striking out alone in life ? Christianity says to give way to the spirit and grace then all things will come. Predicaments disasters, or worse is nothing at all coming into a disabled person's life, as the out come of waiting for a life of satisfaction or an opportunity to enter. 15 years post and trrying to do all things correct, and still waiting on life, a chance, even relationships to begin. This fear scares me more than being a C/5 ever did. Still quizzical how to begin, I'd of thought the mystery would have been lived already. Merrill
Re: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival
I think mindset is most important. I was injured in '68, went into a nursing home in '71, started college in '83, graduated in '87 with a BS degree in mktg/adv, worked till I was 48, then had more health problems. I'm still plugging away at 56, 38 (almost 39) years post. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Merrill Burghardt To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:18 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival Does mind-set blossom into accomplishments, or did the existence of security, finance and support give way to success, independence, and accomplishment, even if success is the same as the first go around of independence when young striking out alone in life ? Christianity says to give way to the spirit and grace then all things will come. Predicaments disasters, or worse is nothing at all coming into a disabled person's life, as the out come of waiting for a life of satisfaction or an opportunity to enter. 15 years post and trrying to do all things correct, and still waiting on life, a chance, even relationships to begin. This fear scares me more than being a C/5 ever did. Still quizzical how to begin, I'd of thought the mystery would have been lived already. Merrill
Re: [QUAD-L] PT cruiser
To me, selecting a vehicle to be adapted only because you like its looks is very impractical. I like the looks of a Mini Cooper, but I could never get in one. Choose a vehicle first for practicality, then look for similar sized vehicles that have a style that appeals to you. Unfortunately we all have to make compromises in order to get a vehicle that works for us. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] PT cruiser Funny but I know the project engineer for the PT Cruiser. Mike is a true mechanical person who is very talented. Mike knows as Ron does that the Cruiser is not for everyone. You can't put 5 gallons of gold, into a 4 gallon bucket. There are those that have them and like them and do well. I personally don't know the size or weight limits of the vehicle and that is sad, as I know its just not for everyone. Maybe those who sell and market the vehicle are the guilty ones. Those who tease you that the PT Cruiser is just the vehicle for you. Ultimately, you have to be a smart consumer to be a wise shopper. W In a message dated 6/3/2007 12:52:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The PT Cruiser as an accessible vehicle is a joke. The ramp is so steep you need 4 wheel drive, not to mention no room to meneuver. Whoever designed this vehicle doesnt have a clue on accessibility. Vans have been used for 30 yrs for a reason. Ron c7 -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] (no subject)
I got it. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 8:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] (no subject) testing..did i get booted again? -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] cushion
Good luck finding a pressure mapping computer. We couldn't find one that would map me. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Elizabeth Treston To: 'Dylan' ; 'Quad-List' Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:17 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] cushion Every arse is different. Get yours pressured mapped. It's simple. They slide a black cloth between you and cushion and any pressure shows up red on a computer screen -Original Message- From: Dylan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:45 PM To: Quad-List Subject: [QUAD-L] cushion Hi Fellow Quads, I'm about to get a new cushion with my new chair. I am asking you quads, particularly c5/6 or above complete (and if there are any of u out there who, like me, are thin/tall and have a hard time putting on weight, it would be helpful), who can give me some input/advice on a worthy cushion to meet my needs. I wish I could have one with a pressure gauge and perhaps even a sort of pressure mapping device built in. That would be awesome. The best cushion I have had to date has been the high profile Quatro Roho. Any advice or suggestions? Thank you in advance for your time, Dylan
Re: [QUAD-L] out on good behavior
Hope your wife is feeling better soon, Dave. I'll add your family to my prayers. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 12:59 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] out on good behavior took my wife to the bighouse yesterday from acute chest pain. the doc thinks maybe a mild heart attack brought on by my a/h kids' treatment of each other and wife's misguided expectation that their disharmony was a result of her bad parenting. she seems ok now and is home looking after my dis/ab ass and divorcing her emotions from my kids' shitty treatment of each other, due to absolutely no fault of my sweet other half OR my parenting. my kids are wonderful, don't get me wrong, BUT, kids should NOT live with mom and dad after they bring a street bitch home and then spawn a drug damaged yet beautiful grandson Dominick Boyer O'Connell no matter how much we love them or how cute and innocent he is. just thought i'd update on my present circumstances if you've been following my seemingly wonderful existence. none of us is more than a heartbeat away from hell, or. heaven. sad but true. Dave Visit My Home Page -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Political discussions
I think it would depend on if we were discussing what Medicare does/doesn't cover or about who to write to regarding pending legislation, etc. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Political discussions What does medicare fall under, politics, or real subject matter? john -Original Message- From: kaye allard To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sat, 26 May 2007 1:36 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Political discussions Yeah like if the topic goes from cushoins to the war in one thread, change the heading appropriately. -Kaye On 5/25/07, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great suggestion Bill. Quadius On 5/24/07, Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How about if we put politics inside parentheses in the subject? Then you don't even need to open it. Somtimes politics need discussing because of Medicare/ Medicaid/VA issues, etc. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Merrill Burghardt To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Jakie Roger Hlavek Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:19 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] About wheelchair users keeping their heads down in public .. and ditto that. .. and ditto the political poop, no one cares, and my delete key is wearing thin these days. Inelegant people are recognized by their ON TOPIC posts 1 Merrill From: andrea murray [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] About wheelchair users keeping their heads down in public The Wheelchair Warrior does not put her head down for nobody. RISE your head high with pride. We are Free [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amen Ron. Amen W In a message dated 5/23/2007 10:39:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, I can hardly believe a magazine devoted to disabled persons would give advice to keep your head down in public and dont speak, but if this is true people need to boycott the magazine. Obviously the publishers are prejudice themselves and in the business for a profit only. I encourage new disabled individuals I meet to keep their head up and make eye contact. Using a wheelchair doesnt mean a person is unable to get respect or engage in a conversation. We are american citizens the same as any other walking person out there, and in turn are entitled to the same rights. Ron c7 See what's free at AOL.com. Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. -- The greatest danger of bombs is in the explosion of stupidity that they provoke. -Octave Mirbeau -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] LEAKY LEGS
Mine started doing that about 6 months before I got a bad case of cellulitis. Get your circulation checked by having a sonogram of your leg arteries and veins. It could save your legs. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Nichole Rohling To: Quadlist Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 2:09 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] LEAKY LEGS HI ALL I'M EXPERIEHNCING ONE OF THOSE WONDERFUL QUAD QUIRKS! I JUST WONDERED IF ANYONE ELSE HAS DONE THIS AND IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHY. MY LOWER LEGS ESPECIALLY MY CALVES ARE LEAKING SERUM - IT'S OUT OF THE PORES AND DRIES HARD AND YELLOW. MY LEGS AND FEET ARN'T SWOLLEN BUT THE BACK OF MY CALVES LOOKED PURPLE/BLUE THIS MORNING WHEN I GOT UP. I PROP MY FEET UP IN BED BUT MY DAD NOTICED IT LAST NIGHT BEFORE I GOT IN BED. MY AID CAME IN THIS A.M. AND FREAKED WHEN SHE FELT THEM. ANY CLUES? NICKI www.myspace.com/knrquad
Re: [QUAD-L] LEAKY LEGS
May I ask why you get Botox injections in your legs? Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] LEAKY LEGS Hi, It was so good to read that someone else has leaky legs. Mine started about 9 months ago after I had gotten Botox in my legs. I get the injections every 3 months and it varies 35 to 45 sites. I bleed very easily so there is 2 nurses holding pressure and if needed a small bandage is put on. I started feeling like my legs were wet before leaving the office and everyone said it was a feeling left over by the shots, After getting home and in my bed you could see the wet areas on my sheets ,not bad, but they were there. Since then it happens after the shots every time, and sometimes in between. It usually last 2-3 days. It was strange to read it today- for no reason I seem to be leaking and I don't get my shots for 2 more weeks, and I can hardly wait. I got out of the hospital about a week ago because of lung mess and came home to continue my treatments. A day or 2 later I kept telling my husband to check my hips and move them around ,,,something was not right. He found that I had the beginning of saddle sores on my rear..one for each side. This is the first time in 8 years to be going thru this and I bet with it getting hotter it is going to be hard to get this well. and I had excellent help while I was in the hospital so I don' think it was their fault. Kathy -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] H.B.T.M (40)
H.A.T.Y., Dave. I usually celebrate my anniversary by thanking God I'm alive. I'm not far behind you. Mine will be #39 this year. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] H.B.T.M (40) You understand perfectly. thank you, i had a great time. do any of you others do any special things on your anniversaries? dave In a message dated 5/24/2007 9:17:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: happy birthday, if I understand correctly... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Friends, my, my, my,. how time flies. seems only yesterday I went flying through the air and landed spinning frontward's on my feet thus whip lashing my neck at C-3. there's been a lot of water under this ol' bridge since then, a college degree in math, a 25 year career programming for Honeywell, three fine young new tax payers got raised, a post grad degree as MBA, many trips to schools, soccer games, football games, swim meets, boys nights out, and now - some cute little grand kids. Tonight as a little treat, I'm going to go to the casino and listen to my favorite music group. These guys are just SUPER. Snoop around their site a bit and check some of their sounds. -- Peggy Kaye Music My best to all of you as you journey down that long dusty quadroad. Keep your chin up - this crap isn't forever. Dave Visit My Home Page -- See what's free at AOL.com. 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. Dave Visit My Home Page -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Plan to 'chip' Alzheimer's patients causes protest/(Are we next?)
I heard they're trying to incorporate a radio transponder GPS in a chip. Not quite there yet. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Tim Syfert To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Plan to 'chip' Alzheimer's patients causes protest/(Are we next?) Quadius, I believe you are correct. RFID is not GPS. They don't locate missing people. Basically an implanted ID card. Tim Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not quite sure if these things have GPS capability, if they don't, your analogy about the soldiers doesn't really apply. If there is a GPS type of chip, why don't our soldiers have them when they are in a combat zone? Just my two cents. Quadius On 5/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've heard that social security numbers are the mark of the beast, and so are drivers liscenses and credit card numbers. If our soldiers had rfid there wouldn't be three missing soldiers getting tortured to death or even missing bodies. If you have alzhiemers you should be allowed rfid to help locate you for your own safety. If you believe rfid is the mark of the beast you should be forced to wear an aluminum foil beany so the rest of us know who the mentally defective people are without having to talk to them. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, 17 May 2007 7:19 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Plan to 'chip' Alzheimer's patients causes protest/(Are we next?) Plan to 'chip' Alzheimer's patients causes protest 19 May 2007 NewScientist.com news service Celeste BieverIT LOOKS deceptively familiar. The patient rolls up his sleeve, the doctor sticks a needle into his arm, and soon it's all over. But this is no routine vaccination. Instead, the patient has been injected with a fleck of silicon that will uniquely identify him when zapped with radio waves. Now, nearly three years after their use was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, implantable radio frequency identification (RFID) chips are the focus of a new controversy.The battle lines are being drawn in a quiet corner of West Palm Beach, Florida. On 12 May, some 30 protesters held an inter-faith prayer vigil (pictured above) outside Alzheimer's Community Care, a day-care facility for people with dementia. At issue is the facility's plan to implant 200 patients with microchips manufactured and donated by VeriChip of nearby Delray Beach. When scanned, the chip reveals a unique ID number, which when entered into a password-protected database gives access to medical information about its owner.If the plan goes ahead, it will be the first time the technology has been tried on a group of people with a specific mental impairment. The forgetfulness that comes with Alzheimer's can make it impossible for people with the condition to pass on vital information when faced with a medical emergency, which is why advocates are keen to make use of RFID chips with this group.If for whatever reason - an automobile accident or hurricane - the person becomes separated from their loved one, they are totally, totally helpless. They can't share what medically is wrong with them, says Mary Barnes of Alzheimer's Community Care. This could be a safety net.Privacy advocates say that it is precisely this helplessness that makes the proposed use of the tags unacceptable. This is a community that is not in a position to give fully informed consent or to say no, says Katherine Albrecht of CASPIAN, an Internet-based consumer rights organisation. The nature of the disease is that they can't fully understand.Albrecht likens the violent and invasive act of implanting a chip in someone who does not have the ability to consent to the act of rape. Others agree with the sentiment, if not the comparison. This is by definition a way of doing something that denies a person control, says Lee Tien of the Electronic Frontier Foundation in San Francisco. If that doesn't strike at the heart of human dignity, I don't know what does. He and Albrecht would rather see a chip implanted in a bracelet.Barnes says a bracelet would not be nearly as useful. People might remove it if it got uncomfortable, especially those with Alzheimer's, who might not understand why they should wear it. Bracelets could also label people as mentally ill, whereas an implanted chip is much less obvious, says Rick Rader of the Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The centre, which cares for children with Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism, was in the media spotlight two years ago when it considered using VeriChip's device in a similar study on its
Re: [QUAD-L] Quantum 6000
The Toho Quatra is divided into 4 sections. You inflated the cushion evenly then release air from the sections selectively that have the most pressure on them. It keeps your butt sitting evenly. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 6:21 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Quantum 6000 How is it different than the roho? Thank you for that information. Dana -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Quantum 6000
I got my new Quantum 600 last month. It's one step down from the 6000, but I like it. I got the Roho quatra cushion. Very comfortable. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 11:29 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Quantum 6000 does anyone have one? mine was delivered yesterday...surprise call at 830am, haha. the elevating leg rest are too long so they're custom making some. driving all 6 wheels is sooo weird compared to my current quickie 626 rear-wheel. also being 350lbs it doesn't get giood traction...work in process but cool. http://www.quantumrehab.com/PowerBases/Pediatric/6000p/6000p.html
Re: [QUAD-L] Texas Hold'em
Good luck! Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: RollinOn To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 4:58 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Texas Hold'em I was telling everyone not long ago about www.bravotv.com having free tournaments on line to qualify for the final tournament which has a $5000 jackpot for the winner. Well last night I secured myself a seat at the final tournament by winning a 500 player tournament and won a silver coin from celebrity poker showdown. Wish me luck at the big tournament! Mark Jackson RollinOn No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM
Re: [QUAD-L] BUSTED!!!!!!!!
In Flint, MI they have the Handicapped Parking Enforcement Team made up of paras and quads deputized for parking enforcement. They patrol all parking areas, malls, stores, etc. They show up in court when anyone contests a ticket. Most change their minds when they see the deputy is in a wheelchair and pay the fine. They have also ticketed police cars. Police can only park in a h/c spot in cases of emergency. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Tim Syfert To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 4:14 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] BUSTED Guess who got caught parking in a handicapped parking space http://www.kpho.com/news/13263383/detail.html Tim -- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: [QUAD-L] Morphine withdrawal
Very typical withdrawal symptoms. Throwing duragesic down only masks the withdrawal and could intensify the symptoms. Sometimes you need professional help. I'd advise seeing a doctor. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post ; Amy Elizabeth Thomas Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 11:00 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Morphine withdrawal Curious if any of you with pumps ever requested the morphine be taken out? I did that this last Thursday and it was an unbelievably overwhelming and rough weekend. They didn't 'actually' warm me of the withdrawal symptoms but having been a patient this long common sense told me there would be some. I was on 1mg for 24 hours, not a lot for most, but 88 pound body it apparently was! Anyway the morphine wasn't doing anything but causing major tummy troubles so I wanted to decease it. Friday was fine. Friday night turned into hell. My legs were twitching uncontrollably, not caring who or what they hit. There was excruciating leg pain, as if my muscles were literally contracting more each second. Around 6 am after being up almost 18 hours, I had my first sneeze attack, weird I know! 11 TIMES! I got out of bed and the legs quit twitching because of the pressure. I was extremely weak, nauseated and sleepy. Nothing seemed to keep my mind busy enough. So I went outside and the sneezing took over, 12, 15, sometimes 8 in a row. Heart rate and blood pressure were elevated and no appetite at all. Now I know why coke addicts are so thin! Every other sip was coming up. If I hadn't had left over oral baclofen i may not have made it. Moods were up and down and weird too! Saturday night wasn't any better. My legs were even worse on jumping. I was hot then cold, my nose was stopping up. Everyone thought I might end up in the hospital as no one was getting sleep. I was up every 20 minutes until I finally just let my legs jump until they stopped. Sometimes an hour would pass and I would settle down and sleep. Sunday morning didn't come fast enough! Those of you who know me KNOW i don't get out of bed early and I was in my chair by 7:30am. So I laid in my chair around the house, yard and anywhere there was someone awake! Around 11am I laid down on the bed and my legs hardly moved! WOHOO! But after a fast 45 minute nap, I woke up with the worst headache Ive had since they put my halo on in 98! Right back up, and it settled with Tylenol. So I repeated Saturday on Sunday with a stopped up nose. Then bed time at 7, hopping from beds, hard one to soft one...my legs laid there and cramped but no twitching. So it was peaceful. This morning I was awake at 6am again but in chair by 830am. I'm really weak today, very alert and doing better. Plan on giving my doctor's office three shades of hell on Wednesday! So word to the wise, be well prepared if you go off morphine without slowly decreasing it. Sorry to babble just want to warn anyone heading that way!
Re: [QUAD-L] Free Online Forms
http://www.uslegalforms.com/powerofattorney/ Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Veranda Escobar To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 12:01 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Free Online Forms My father is really ill. I need to find a website that give's me power of attortney form living will forms online for free in state of texas. The kind I just need to download have him sign them in front of notary.Can anyone help me? Thanks, Veranda -- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: [QUAD-L] Collecting Disability
The maximum backpay allowed is 6 months. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: JULIE NAPPER To: quad-list Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Collecting Disability I didn't know about this until someone here mentioned it and I missed out on 17 years! I got some back pay, but not as much as you might think. Julie c4-5 - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 3:49 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Collecting Disability Just for an FYI. If you get disabled while your under the age of 18 (or is it 21?), once a parent passes away, you can receive their Social Security. And once both pass, you can switch to what ever one is higher. I missed out on 4 years of SS, because I was never told about this after my father passed. Not to mention all the cash spent on very costly insurance premiums while I could have switched to Medicare. I just met a young lady who did not know about this, so I told her to call SS. I had such a time trying to get processed. I had to prove I was disabled before I was 18/21, written, non copied records. But the hospital trashed its records every 10 years back then. They put me through the wringer. I had so much proof, but nothing was good enough. Finely I put up a goof fight and they ok'd it. Also in most states, if you are on Medicare, you can switch to a Medicare Replacement Policy. Lots better coverage than just Medicare. Just thought I'd mention this incase there are new quads here who don't know. Greg
Re: [QUAD-L] What the?
It's not really surprising since the insurgents have infiltrated the Iraqi police and Army. All we have been doing is training the insurgents. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: RollinOn To: 'Quad-List' Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 4:54 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] What the? Did anyone else read this? http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/77599.html Mark Jackson RollinOn No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.5.7/771 - Release Date: 4/21/2007 11:56 AM
Re: [QUAD-L] Wow, Whoda Guessed This ??
You're right Quadius. But Dave was right about one very important thing: there is no ammendment guaranteeing the separation of church and state. The first ammendment reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The only guarantee is that Congress (a body of legislators) shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... Only the Supreme Court has defined this ammendment so narrowly that it has lost the meaning given it by the founding fathers. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Try something different: put a live chicken in your underwear. - Original Message - From: Quadius To: Tim Syfert Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wow, Whoda Guessed This ?? Dave, Unfortunately the biggest flaw I see with this particular, well-written entry is that, in my opinion, there is no way that Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant could have envisioned a cross being formed by the White House, Capitol Building, Jefferson Memorial and Lincoln Memorial, considering the latter two were built long after his original plan of 1791. In case you're wondering, the Jefferson Memorial cornerstone was laid in 1939 and the Lincoln Memorial was first proposed in 1867, long after L'Enfant's death. For confirmation just visit the following sites. http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/Wash/dc71.htm http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/Wash/dc73.htm http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/Wash/lenfant.htm Quadius On 4/16/07, Tim Syfert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty awsome. Thanks Dave! Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LAUS DEO One detail that is not mentioned, in DC, is that there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument. With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc... This is worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this historical information. On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, are displayed two words: Laus Deo. No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less. Once you know Laus Deo's history, you will want to share this with everyone you know. But these words have been there for many years; they are 555feet, 5.125 inches high, perched on top of the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of America. Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, un-noticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world. So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say Praise be to God! Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States, it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, Laus Deo ...Praise be to God! From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant ..a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north. The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west. A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice. Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore; on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians; on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22: 6.Praise be to God! When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it
Re: [QUAD-L] SUBSCRIBE
You're in. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Try something different: put a live chicken in your underwear. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 1:25 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] SUBSCRIBE This is the second time I requested to subcribe Glenn A Henry -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] wc tires
From the dealer who carries your type of chair. Usually you can get a prescription that says wheelchair repairs and have all wheels and batteries replaced once/year. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Try something different: put a live chicken in your underwear. - Original Message - From: Ms Linda Ferrell To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 5:32 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] wc tires I asked this question before but do not recall the answers. Where do you buy new tires for your wc? I need 2 new ones for my front wheels. The last ones that I bought were 7x2in.Any ideas, thanks for your help. Lindaf
Re: [QUAD-L] Long Trip
Quadius, Where in FL are you? I'm in Leesburg. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Try something different: put a live chicken in your underwear. - Original Message - From: Quadius To: Dan Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Long Trip I just realized that my 6 mile trip was one way and then I had somebody pick me up at the mall later in the evening. It is just too hot most of the year in Florida to make that trip very often. However, when my chair was quite a bit faster, I could make the trip in one hour. I figured my chair was driving over 7 mph since I was being held up by traffic, traffic lights, and some degraded sidewalks. Now I'm probably be lucky if my chair does 5 1/2 mph. I guess I can't complain about an 11-year-old chair still operating that well. If only the new Peachtree system is as good as the old one, I would get a new chair right away. . Quadius On 4/4/07, Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Awesome! How long did it take you? Dan At 07:06 PM 4/3/2007 -0700, Greg said something that elicited my response: I decided to go on a long drive today, to see how far I could go. They have a trail system though our city and neighboring cities they are just fixing up. It used to be mostly a farming area in the desert, so it has lots of canals. They paved a 10 foot wide path along 1 side for jogging, bikes, etc. Dirt on the other side for horses. It starts by my house and I followed it for 14 miles through 2 cities. I could have gone further, but it crossed over railroad tracks. I might have been ok in going over them, but it was in a quiet location and I did not want to get stuck. There was about a 3 inch gap between the edge and the rails With a low drained battery, I did not want to risk it. It s a fun trail, the canal is maybe 20 feet wide and has lots of fish in it. Many kinds, the grass carp are 3 feet long. The trail connects a bunch of town parks, so I took my time and checked out the parks as I went through. Though some of the trail is just threw commercial development areas. After I was done, I didn t want to risk the drive back, so I had called home to get picked up. That s the furthest I ve ever driven, 15 miles by the time I was finished. My chair has a mileage count on the LCD panel. Greg
[QUAD-L] Someone's listening
BlankI emailed every member of Congress last year after a bill from Rep. Bingaman from New Mexico died when the 109th Congess adjourned. I'm not sure if these 2 acted because of my letters, but this was just in the Medicare Watch newletter. Write your congresspersons and urge them to support this bill. HOUSE PROPOSED BILL TO REPEAL “IN THE HOME” RESTRICTION New legislation proposed in the House of Representatives last week would lift a restriction that prevents Medicare coverage of wheelchairs needed for mobility outside the home. Under the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services’ (CMS) current interpretation of the Medicare statute, coverage of mobility devices for people with disabilities is limited to those that are “reasonable and necessary” for use inside the individual’s home. Disability and other advocacy groups, including the Medicare Rights Center, have criticized the agency’s interpretation as incorrect and discriminatory, since individuals need access to mobility devices that are safe and effective for use outside the home. The Medicare Independent Living Act (H.R. 1809) was introduced March 29 by Representative Jim Langevin, Democrat of Rhode Island, and Representative Jim Ramstad, Republican of Minnesota. The bill would remove statutory language used by CMS to restrict coverage to mobility devices needed in the home. The statute was originally intended to define reimbursement guidelines for durable medical equipment; the devices fall under Part B coverage instead of Part A since they are provided outside of a hospital or skilled nursing facility. But, according to critics, Medicare’s interpretation of the rule blocks access to mobility devices more suitable outside individuals’ homes. “This legislation will help ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to appropriate mobility devices and, in turn, improved access to their communities,” said Langevin, who is co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Try something different: put a live chicken in your underwear. Blank Bkgrd.gif Description: GIF image
Re: [QUAD-L] Long Straws- beverage quality
The problem with Tygon is that it's made with PTFE (Teflon). It's been proven theat Teflon can release poisonous gasses when heated. I would not drink through it. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Try something different: put a live chicken in your underwear. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 11:55 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Long Straws- beverage quality In a message dated 3/29/2007 10:10:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm pretty sure that most plastic and vinyl tube is good for both gasoline, acid or water. But if you want to be sure that the tube doesn't break down, consider this. Tygon tube is the choice of the food and beverage industry. The tube is stencil'd with food grade or food safe. Anything... might work. But Tygon is the grade to consider. Best Wishes W Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and get several feet of the plastic (or plastic-like) tubing that's used for the water supply line to a refrigerator or icemaker, and cut it to desired lengths. Be sure to wash it good before use. They have the narrow tubing (1/4 O.D.) that works well for hot liquids that you sip and the wider tubing (1/2 O.D.) for those bevs you really want to suck down. 73 Greg K4KO Lebanon, TN -- See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Re: Caffeine and protein
Any pet supply store or you can order it online at www.petsmart.com . Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Try something different: put a live chicken in your underwear. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:26 PM Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Re: Caffeine and protein Where do you find you it, Billy? Thank you. DaThe plastic tubing used in aquariums works great as a long straw. I've used it for years. From: Billy Kimberlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: Caffeine and protein Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:27:12 -0500 I try to drink regular water the majority of the time, but I do drink carbonated water. I really do not think it depletes the calcium from my body, considering my bone density test showed that I have more density now than I did five years ago, but I do take calcium as a daily supplement. Additionally, I have had a problem with a bladder stones and it could have been caused by the amount of Mountain Dew I was drinking or possibly a carbonated water. I usually try not to drink more than one liter of carbonated water daily. Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://mail.google.com/ym/[EMAIL PROTECTED]YY=88501y5beta=yesy5beta=yesorder=upsort=datepos=0view=ahead=bwrote: Billy, What kind of water do you drink? Does carbonation deplete your body of calcium. I was told that by someone. I drink way too much Fresca or Sprite. I was trying to drink water for a few weeks and I just don't like it except at night. I drink a lot of raspberry herbal tea also. I was surprised for my hygienist told me that herbal tea does stain your teeth. I know we are supposed to drink a lot of water. I usually up late drink at night if I am hot. I use a 2 gallon thermos with three long straws put together with rubber tubing I use for my bed bag to make it longer for my water bed and my wheelchair. I can't stand water without a lot of ice.. A friend from the Internet with M.D. told me to use some kind that tubing from refrigerators, I didn't quite know what he was talking about. I will have to ask again for further clarification. I hope you're feeling better after your illness. I thought I was getting sick last night, because I got congested and had to be suction twice and take a breathing treatment but I was fine today, I guess it was the rain. na -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Heather Mills- exBeatle wife and Dancing with the Stars dancer
That would keep me from using h/c parking. Since my caregiver owns the van and is NOT h/c'd, therefore she cant get a h/c plate. I got a placard to hang on the mirror. Brenda only parks in a h/c spot when I'm with her. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Jessica Ann Gordon To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:30 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Heather Mills- exBeatle wife and Dancing with the Stars dancer On Mar 20, 2007, at 7:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did not realize it started last night. I wanted to watch. That is pretty funny that she has a special permit but I guess I can imagine how she might need at times and she was having problems with her leg like some amputees do. What does everybody else think? i think she probably has a better excuse than a lot of people who park handicap. we need a new system -- the temporary placards are given out way too easily. i think if u want handicap parking you should have to get it on your license plate. i'm sure that would deter some folks. the placards can be abused by family members, friends, and people who have healed from temporary disabilities/injuries. =jessica
Re: [QUAD-L] Heather Mills- exBeatle wife and Dancing with the Stars dancer
I don't think it would. My 80 year-old uncle got a placard good for 60 days only. He had knee replacement surgery. He healed so well that he tore it up after 30 days. In MI temporary tags (at that time) were red and permanent were blue and were renewed every 4 years. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Jessica Ann Gordon To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Heather Mills- exBeatle wife and Dancing with the Stars dancer On Mar 21, 2007, at 9:59 AM, KK wrote: But not everyone drives their own car. The 2 hang tags I got help when someone takes me places. Sorry I don't agree. that is a good point i hadn't thought of. soo... my new solution is that only those who use mobility devices (wheelchair, walker, prosthetics, scooter, etc) can obtain a placard and anyone else must get a handicap license plate. think this would work? =jessica
Re: [QUAD-L] parking issue w/ local PD
I'm not sure what the ratio is for shopping areas but the ratio varies depending on type of businesses. A hospital, for example, has more h/c spaces than does a sporting goods store. If you were being driven, why not have your PCA let you out in the lot near the beauty parlor then park legally? I'm not sure I can give any strong arguments for getting out of the ticket, but I wish you well. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Jessica Ann Gordon To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:57 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] parking issue w/ local PD here's the scenario: it's a cold winter day in maine -- snow on the ground. i have a hair appointment about 20 miles from my home in a small city. the salon is located on main street which has ONE handicap parking space for a large downtown area. when i arrive, this spot is taken and i have my PCA drive around to search the area for another -- unsuccesful. after a few circles around the main street loop i am almost late for my appt so i tell her to just invent a space at the end of the diagonal parking row b/c i need space on the passenger side to get my bruno seat in and out. there was snow on the ground which covered the lines. if i had not been familiar with the area i wouldn't have known any different. i figured it was worth the risk of getting ticketed b/ c i would have a strong argument as to why i violated the parking laws. as luck would have it, i did get a ticket which i refuse to pay (it's only $20 but it's the principle). so now i have a court date and need to come up with some strong arguments. some other factoids to consider: even in the summer this downtown area is difficult to navigate in a manual chair -- there are brick sidewalks that need repair and the curb cuts are a joke after the abuse from many winters, there is no way i could get around this area without help in the winter especially with improper snow removal. also, i am not sure what the ratio for handicap spaces to regular spaces is, but it doesn't seem like this meets code. does anyone know that ratio? i wanna say 1/25 or around that. the one space that is there is on a severe slope which makes the transfer outside of the vehicle tricky. are accessible spaces supposed to be level? so basically i need some ammo and strong arguments so i can get my point across to an unsympathetic police dept. any suggestions on things to say to make them see it from my (and our) point of view? parking is such a struggle -- a battle we are always fighting -- and i'm fed up! =jessica
Re: [QUAD-L] parking issue w/ local PD
Many small towns base h/c parking allotment on need. (How many h/c persons per capita) I would go to the city/toen council and express your frustration and ask that they allot more spaces. One question, though: If they added a 2nd space at that spot where your hair appointment was and both were legally occupied, would you have still created your space at the end of the row? Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Jessica Ann Gordon To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:57 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] parking issue w/ local PD here's the scenario: it's a cold winter day in maine -- snow on the ground. i have a hair appointment about 20 miles from my home in a small city. the salon is located on main street which has ONE handicap parking space for a large downtown area. when i arrive, this spot is taken and i have my PCA drive around to search the area for another -- unsuccesful. after a few circles around the main street loop i am almost late for my appt so i tell her to just invent a space at the end of the diagonal parking row b/c i need space on the passenger side to get my bruno seat in and out. there was snow on the ground which covered the lines. if i had not been familiar with the area i wouldn't have known any different. i figured it was worth the risk of getting ticketed b/ c i would have a strong argument as to why i violated the parking laws. as luck would have it, i did get a ticket which i refuse to pay (it's only $20 but it's the principle). so now i have a court date and need to come up with some strong arguments. some other factoids to consider: even in the summer this downtown area is difficult to navigate in a manual chair -- there are brick sidewalks that need repair and the curb cuts are a joke after the abuse from many winters, there is no way i could get around this area without help in the winter especially with improper snow removal. also, i am not sure what the ratio for handicap spaces to regular spaces is, but it doesn't seem like this meets code. does anyone know that ratio? i wanna say 1/25 or around that. the one space that is there is on a severe slope which makes the transfer outside of the vehicle tricky. are accessible spaces supposed to be level? so basically i need some ammo and strong arguments so i can get my point across to an unsympathetic police dept. any suggestions on things to say to make them see it from my (and our) point of view? parking is such a struggle -- a battle we are always fighting -- and i'm fed up! =jessica
Re: [QUAD-L] Idiot Test
You are a Philosopher! H... You're an idiot because you constantly think about the meaning of life, and why exactly we're all here. You more than likely have thought up a complex explanation, but most people think you're wrong (and you probably are). Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Robert Brennan To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Idiot Test You are an Aussie Adventurer! Crikey! You're an idiot because you live to run around, chase crocs and things, and capture them! All the while, you put yourself at risk, and have more than likely suffered through death at least four times. What type of idiot are you? According to the Ministry of Idiots RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What kind of idiot are you? http://home.att.net/~slugbutter/moi/idiotquiz.htm Just for fun passing some time. I'm a Philosopher and found that many quads end up with this answer. Mark Jackson RollinOn -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.16/729 - Release Date: 3/21/2007 7:52 AM Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com attachment: philosopher.jpg
Re: [QUAD-L] Poll
I think we have a winner in the high-dive competition. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Mack Johnson To: B. Kimberlin (Quadius) Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Poll Drove my car off a 300ft, cliff. On Mar 18, 2007, at 3:35 PM, B. Kimberlin (Quadius) wrote: Bicycle accident. April 5, 1995 Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would just like to know what caused members of this message board to become quadriplegics or paraplegics? I became a quadriplegic due to an illness that affects the spinal cord (Transverse Myelitis), July 2, 2005 Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. Mack Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://macknezjohnson.com
Re: Re: [QUAD-L] Poll
I hit in about 3' of water, too. I guess we're in the low-dive competition. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: William Willis To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:08 PM Subject: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Poll Ill-advised dive into 3 ft. water Aug.7, 1971. C-5 From: Mack Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: B. Kimberlin (Quadius) [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Poll Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:56:11 -0700 Drove my car off a 300ft, cliff. On Mar 18, 2007, at 3:35 PM, B. Kimberlin (Quadius) wrote: Bicycle accident. April 5, 1995 Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would just like to know what caused members of this message board to become quadriplegics or paraplegics? I became a quadriplegic due to an illness that affects the spinal cord (Transverse Myelitis), July 2, 2005 Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. Mack Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://macknezjohnson.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Being productive
I do genealogy research for myself and others. It's fun and productive. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Dillon Ewa To: quad-list Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 9:33 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Being productive Hello everyone, Though I'm sure my story is not unique especially when considering this group, I would like to know how all of you have stay connected, become involved both vocationally and socially. Since my injury, I have struggled to feel productive. Mainly due to frequent skin breakdown and illness, I have had to postpone or even cancel many activities I had wished to become involved. The same story goes for developing social relationships. Again, I know that I am not alone and do not pity myself or spent sleepless nights crying why me. Maybe you can offer advice to me on what you have done or experienced that might help me. Trying to get connected Thanks. Dillon C./4/5
Re: [QUAD-L] Stryker Beds
I liked the Stryker you showed (also called the Circo-lectric). I hated the original Stryker frame which turned side-to-side instead of standing you up then onto your stomach. Pure torture! Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:28 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Stryker Beds Doncha just love the old strykers...??? That was MY real love too... Take a look see - Dave's Stryker Bed Dave In a message dated 3/14/2007 2:22:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Dan, Were you on a Stryker Frame? I was on one 3 months getting turned every two hours. I still have the Tongs that were in my head turning that time. They somehow slipped into my wife's purse after they took them out of my head. Speaking of Stryker Frames makes me feel strange. My 1st Grandson was born in 1993 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. That is where Dr. Stryker got permission in 1939-40 to work in the basement to perfected his turning frame and other inventions. Funny how life curls around! http://www.stryker.com/about/history.htm With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA Dan T [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Waterskier encounters sandbar July 18, 1976, 18 years old. Flown to Northwestern Memorial in Chicago and awakened as my head was being drilled to set the tongs. Tough times, hallucinations, breathing difficulties etc. Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would just like to know what caused members of this message board to become quadriplegics or paraplegics? I became a quadriplegic due to an illness that affects the spinal cord (Transverse Myelitis), July 2, 2005 Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Dave Visit My Home Page -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] curb service
I used to wear a jacket with a sleeve pocket. The drive-thru could reach to get the money and return change. Then I drove around and parked and they brought my food out. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:02 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] curb service Hi all, Yesterday my husband and I drove into Burger King and we were going to place our order in the drive thru. When we got to the sign there was a man in a wheelchair placing his order. When he got to the window they put his order in the back pack on his chair. He then went on his way. When we got our order I wanted to find him to see how far he was from home. He went about 3 blocks to his apartment. He told me he did this with some of his bill paying. He said so many places he went had safety glass and someone would have to come around to help him and he found it easier just to go thru the drive thru . I wondered what the difference was in paying thru a window slot on inside and outside but it must be something I hadn't thought of. Kathy -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Poll
Did the cat survive? LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Richard Kratt To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Poll tripped over my cat on Thanksgiving eve in 1992 been a C3 C4 ever since. Richard Kratt At 12:10 PM 3/13/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would just like to know what caused members of this message board to become quadriplegics or paraplegics? I became a quadriplegic due to an illness that affects the spinal cord (Transverse Myelitis), July 2, 2005 Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com .
Re: [QUAD-L] Poll
MessageNow there's a message for ya. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Eric W Rudd To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 3:20 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Poll My church collapsed on me. 05/09/1997 Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [QUAD-L] Poll
Kaye, Ya gotta be careful having sex during a street race. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: kaye allard To: Tim Syfert Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Poll According to the deacon at our church at the time- I broke my neck as punishment because I was having premarital sex. In reality though, my boyfriend was racing someone on the highway and lost control of the car. Kaye On 3/13/07, Tim Syfert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trampoline accident, 1973.. Tim Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: C-5/6 Run in with in a mule deer on a mountain road. Stunt What I've been up to; http://forum.daz3d.com/gallery.php?mode=viewgalleryu=99065 On 3/13/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would just like to know what caused members of this message board to become quadriplegics or paraplegics? I became a quadriplegic due to an illness that affects the spinal cord (Transverse Myelitis), July 2, 2005 Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. -- Life is 440 horsepower in a 2-cylinder engine. -Henry Miller
Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids??
Vicodin is synthetic morphine. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids?? John...I think you wrote that wrong..Vicodin is not synthetic heroin ( Methadone is ) Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Linda, Vicodin is hydrocodone. It is synthetic heroin and it really is addicting. I've been taking 5mg's for a few years and I sure can't just stop. Doctor says if I have to change I'll need methadone before taking anything else. It is effective and stays working for most people for many years. I think you mean 7.5 mgs as 750 would be a little strong for your average heroin addict. :D It's handy stuff for pain. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids?? Hi Dana, Thank you for the good wish. You said that Roserem did nothing for you, it is a mild sleeping pill. I think the vicoden is 750mg, it is not that strong. I can't believe so many people claim it's addicting. Everyone matabolizes medications differently. I ordered my neck warmer from a Company in Missouri, I can't get the name of the company until I have a CNA here. I was disappointed with the neck warmer because it has gel inside. You can buy the same thing at Wal-Mart. It just cools down after about 20-30 mins. Lindaf - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 4:09:01 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids?? Happy birthday Linda. I'm sorry I missed it. I'm glad you had a nice get-together. Would love to see pictures. I love pictures. I tried roserum, and it did nothing for me. Not much seems to work unfortunately, you're lucky you don't have to take every night. My TV and computer are my best friend, usually when I read my quad list posts. What kind of neck warmer do you have? How strong is vicoden? I always get cold so I bet I would like a neck warmer. How does it stay warm? I am always so cold.. Happy birthday! May you have many more healthy years. Dana AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Poll
I broke my neck diving into shallow water at a lake in 1968. I broke C4, 5 and 6 with the cord damage at the C5-6 level. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 3:10 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Poll I would just like to know what caused members of this message board to become quadriplegics or paraplegics? I became a quadriplegic due to an illness that affects the spinal cord (Transverse Myelitis), July 2, 2005 Naomi C-4 quad since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] my 40th birthday party
Happy 40th, ProfessirX. May you have many more. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 4:56 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] my 40th birthday party http://pbuproductions.com/images/40x/index.htm http://www.professirx.com/ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] how about this rewrite ~ A Love That Inspires
Much better, Bobbie. Now that last line fits. I love it. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 4:57 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] how about this rewrite ~ A Love That Inspires Hi All OK, I rewrote this. let me know if it's any better. Thanks guys ~ Bobbie ~ A Love That Inspires by Bobbie Humphreys Imagine a kind of love that inspires spontaneous slow dancing. A daily routine interrupted by a Nat King Cole love song. “…the greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return” A devoted husband helping his disabled wife of twenty four years, with her sleeve that seems to be caught with in it’s self – inside out some people call it. In the middle of the day in the center of their living room they begin dancing cheek to cheek, the embrace is important, not the missed steps of paralyzed legs. He whispers in her ear “I love you sweetie” then twirls with her empty sleeve. He giggles when he finally notices a neighbor compelled to look in their first floor apartment window at a man apparently dancing with a sleeve. The husband graciously takes a bow and together they laugh at the thought that the passer by cannot see his beautiful wife sitting in a wheelchair with her heart on her sleeve.
Re: [QUAD-L] What's wrong with this?
It's very nice, Bobbie, but the last line puzzles me. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 4:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] What's wrong with this? Hi all, I just wrote this short skit I don't know what to call it, for a writing class. Could you read it and tell me what dose and doesn't work in it. Either a word or phrase. Thanks, Bobbie A Celebration Imagine a kind of love that inspires spontaneous slow dancing. A daily routine interrupted by a Nat King Cole love song. “…the greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return” A devoted husband helping his disabled wife of twenty four years, with her sleeve that seems to be caught with in its self – inside out some people call it. In the middle of the day in the center of their living room they begin dancing cheek to cheek, the embrace is important, not the missed steps of paralyzed legs. He whispers in her ear “I love you sweetie” then twirls with her empty sleeve. He giggles when he finally notice's a neighbor compelled to look in their first floor apartment window at a man apparently dancing with a sleeve. The husband graciously takes a bow and they laugh at the thought that the passer by can not see his beautiful wife sitting in a wheelchair with their hearts on their sleeve.
Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday?
I'm watching. Low by 6am here in Central FL is supposed to be 29 degrees. Better than the low of 6 for Flint, MI (my home town). Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Bill_J ; Quad-List Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 2:12 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday? Hi Bill, And a true Lions fan will be watching for any signs of ice! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, I'm a Lions fan, too. A friend of mine said Watch for hell to freeze over. You'll know the Lions won the Super Bowl. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Tim Thompson ; Quad List Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday? Hi Tim, Sorry about the 'Bears' loss to the Colts. I'm a Detroit Lions fan so I'll lend you our 'Motto' --- There is ALWAYS next year! :) I hope you're feeling better by now. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, I'm way behind on my e-mails, just now recovering from a cath pull induced UTI. Looking fwd to Da Bears ride the Colts in the Superbow!. GO BEARS! Stunt On 1/29/07, David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Stuntman, If I recall correctly you have a birthday coming up. If I'm correct I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday. If I'm not I will just wish you a very Happy Day! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA
Re: [QUAD-L] this is crazy
http://thalamus.wustl.edu/course/hypoANS.html This is a good article on the hypothalamus gland if you care to read. I found that my body, after several years, adjusted itself to most temperature changes except for the extremes. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] this is crazy Your hypothalmus gland is wack and in your case, it is making you feel hot. It is not the average, but it is not uncommon. Do bring it up with your doctor even if they can't do anything. maybe someone else has an idea? I'm thinking an ice cold hand towel on the chest and around your neck. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 4:54 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] this is crazy Hi everyone this is crazy, everyone here is talking about being cold. I FEEL ON FIRE 95% of the time so I sleep with a fan on my face. Explain that one?? Hec -- Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday?
Yup. I once drove from Paradise to Hell in about 10 hours, but It was July. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Tim Thompson To: Bill_J Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday? You mean like this? On 2/7/07, Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, I'm a Lions fan, too. A friend of mine said Watch for hell to freeze over. You'll know the Lions won the Super Bowl. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Tim Thompson ; Quad List Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday? Hi Tim, Sorry about the 'Bears' loss to the Colts. I'm a Detroit Lions fan so I'll lend you our 'Motto' --- There is ALWAYS next year! :) I hope you're feeling better by now. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, I'm way behind on my e-mails, just now recovering from a cath pull induced UTI. Looking fwd to Da Bears ride the Colts in the Superbow!. GO BEARS! Stunt On 1/29/07, David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Stuntman, If I recall correctly you have a birthday coming up. If I'm correct I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday. If I'm not I will just wish you a very Happy Day! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA
Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday?
Dave, I'm a Lions fan, too. A friend of mine said Watch for hell to freeze over. You'll know the Lions won the Super Bowl. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Tim Thompson ; Quad List Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday? Hi Tim, Sorry about the 'Bears' loss to the Colts. I'm a Detroit Lions fan so I'll lend you our 'Motto' --- There is ALWAYS next year! :) I hope you're feeling better by now. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, I'm way behind on my e-mails, just now recovering from a cath pull induced UTI. Looking fwd to Da Bears ride the Colts in the Superbow!. GO BEARS! Stunt On 1/29/07, David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Stuntman, If I recall correctly you have a birthday coming up. If I'm correct I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday. If I'm not I will just wish you a very Happy Day! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA
Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair
THAT would make sense. The government isn't sensible. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair I mentioned permobile to a DME that had them in stock and he said not to even think about them with medicare/medicaid. I've seen permobiles that are 20 years old and still in better shape than my 4yld invacare TDX3. And they still get parts for them! A little math says I could have had 1 permobile for 19,000 but to save money I've had 4 in just the last 20 years, none of them as nice as a permobile but average cost has been $13,500. Sooo, yea,,seems medicare may have wasted a mere $35,000. I can't imagine why they are running out of money? If that was a $35,000 bet I'd die in 5 years then I think it's time to tell them to stop gambling away tax payer money. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 6:46 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair Medicare paid for mine or maybe 80%. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:33 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] New Chair Good luck getting your chair in a timely fashion. It it so tiring waiting on something you need. How long did you have to wait between wheelchairs to get a new one. I hope I can get a new one before she retires. My supplier told me I could not get a new one until mine cost more to be repaired and a new one and that could be forever with a permobile. I still have insurance to my stepmom, but it seems like they are just as slow as Medicaid. My supplier told me that insurance pretty much follows Medicare ruling. I have had mine for years now. A lot of things are broken but not the price of the entire chair. Has anybody ever heard of Medicare/Medicaid paying for a Permobile.Just wondering. Dana -- Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair
I started the process last May. My chair is still a couple months away. Cabana Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 4:26 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Getting a new chair is akin to pulling teeth, or so I'm told. I just figured I'd start the paperwork about six months ahead of when I need it. The TDX3 I'm using has been a good chair but it is getting worn our fast. I tryed to tell the folks at Medicaid that I wouldn't pester them about ramps if they'd get me a chair that climbs steps. My facilitator wanted to know if I was high. I'm with Mark. I hope you like your chair and it keeps you free and taking up all the good parking places.. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:22 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair It's always nice getting a new chair. Congratulations Greg I hope you have a great time with the new chair. Mark Jackson - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: 1/30/2007 6:05:13 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair My new chair got in today. Invacare TDX5, (tilt, recline, seat elevator, electric leg rests). I had to go up and get in it so they could make any adjustments to it. Only minor things, but they have to make some knee/thigh pads to keep my knees from spreading. I sit fine in my old chair, but this one has a center post leg rest, instead of individual leg rests. I like a center post one better, but you do sit better if there are 2 leg rests. But when you have individual electric leg rests, each leg rest must get plug into the chair. So it’s a hassle getting them on and off. The center post can just lower and tuck back under the chair. I can tell it is a bit faster than my TDX3, but so much smoother to drive. I think I’m going to like the different back on it a lot. Instead of a basic square padded back, this one has the top corners cut off. So your shoulders have room to move around. It should be delivered within the week. I never thought they would approve this chair with all the extras, but they did… I hope I like it… Greg -- Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair
I got my last chair (an Invacare Ranger X) in 1999. I still had my legs then. This chair messed up my back because my posture changed so much after both legs were amputated above the knee. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair Good luck getting your chair in a timely fashion. It isn't so tiring waiting on something you need. How long did you have to wait between wheelchairs to get a new one. My supplier told me I could not get a new one until mine cost more to be repaired and a new one and that could be forever with a permobile. I still have insurance to my stepmom, but it seems like they are just as slow as Medicaid. My supplier told me that insurance pretty much follows Medicare ruling. I have had mine for years now. A lot of things are broken but not the price of the entire chair. Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] New 2006 medicare wheelchair codes
Anyone who wishes can use my letter as a template. I'm also going to write to the NM senator, thank him for trying, and ask him to try again with the 110th Congress. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:49 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New 2006 medicare wheelchair codes Thanks Mike! I hope you don't mind if I use your letter as a template? john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New 2006 medicare wheelchair codes Here's the letter I sent to my federal legislators, CMS, The Sectretary of Health Human Services, Bush, Cheney, Nancy Pelosi and many others in Nov, 2006. To Whom It May Concern: I was recently made aware that Medicare will only provide powered wheelchairs which suit the person’s needs inside his/her home. The phrase in the home was never intended to be defined as inside the person's house. It was originally intended to mean not in a hospital, extended care facility or other health institution. It was the CMS that interpretted it so narrowly that it has become their mantra when dissallowing power wheelchair requests. I am a double amputee quadriplegic and use a powered wheelchair. To say that this mandate appalls me is an understatement. Most powered wheelchairs that are only suited for indoor use are next to useless outside of the home. Since going outside at some times is a necessary activity, doing so in an underpowered chair only suited for indoor use would be dangerous, it might end up costing Medicare far more money due to accidents caused by unsafe use of such wheelchairs. Not to mention possible lawsuits that would eventually be filed. Then there are the thousands of jobs that could be lost because wheelchair manufacturers and distributors would be put out of business, resulting in lost tax revenue and higher unemployment expenses. Does Medicare really want disabled people to stay inside all of the time? Isn’t that discrimination against people with disabilities and, therefore, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Are we not allowed to venture outside for doctor appointments (something required to remain living in many cases), grocery shopping (another activity necessary to live), or just to enjoy going outside for a social activity (a vital activity for our mental health)? Are we to be condemned to a life inside our homes as if we were hermits? Back in the 1980’s, I was on several committees at my college that helped write the ADA and was proud to have been asked to participate in drafting that landmark legislation. I had no idea that in the future the federal government would be the entity that violated that act. It is unconscionable that a government agency that provides healthcare availability to the disabled would attempt to so blatantly violate an act of Congress. I’m requesting that this extreme restriction on the type of powered wheelchairs we can obtain through Medicare be changed. Being disabled and on Medicare should not mean we are relegated to being “out of sight, out of mind” as it seems this agency (Medicare) desires. I am only 56 years old and am not going to stay indoors the remainder of my life. This “wheelchair edict,” as I call it, is far too limiting and needs to be changed. That change needs to be made as soon as humanly possible. In an effort to extend Medicare coverage to wheelchairs that can go outside of the home, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) introduced the Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006 (S. 3677). This legislation would eliminate the “in the home” restriction of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. S. 3677 was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and the large amount of legislation which came before Congress, this legislation was unable to receive further consideration before the end of the 109th Congress. Please see that Mr. Bingaman's proposed legislation is reintroduced to the 110th Congress. This is of utmost importance as it affects both the physical and mental health of all persons needing powered wheelchairs. Please allow our doctors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and wheelchair seating specialists determine which wheelchairs best suit our needs as far as comfort, power, safety and health are concerned. Don’t leave our ability to be mobile, safe and comfortable in the hands of a Medicare or Medicaid bureaucrat. People with disabilities struggle with many things. Don’t make them struggle to just move around. Respectfully, William Jenkins - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:
Re: [QUAD-L] My 50 year birthday
Happy Birthday, Danny. I'll keep you in my prayers for the stone removal. I have gray hair, but I figure at 56 years old and 38.5 years post injury I've earned them. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 10:00 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] My 50 year birthday Hi all- Today i'm 50 years old..wow a half a century ! My family members are all calling today saying Happy Birthday , Old Man . LOL I tell them...well I may be old but this old dude don't have any gray hair on his head yet !P.S,---I do have a few on my chin whiskers if I let them grow out tho lol -- Keep me in prayers or thoughts as I go Monday morning to get a golf ball sized bladder stone removed, And thanks for the imput by all and web site Dave provided on that subject. Danny c-6 9 .5 years Post
Re: [QUAD-L] New 2006 medicare wheelchair codes
Here's the letter I sent to my federal legislators, CMS, The Sectretary of Health Human Services, Bush, Cheney, Nancy Pelosi and many others in Nov, 2006. To Whom It May Concern: I was recently made aware that Medicare will only provide powered wheelchairs which suit the person's needs inside his/her home. The phrase in the home was never intended to be defined as inside the person's house. It was originally intended to mean not in a hospital, extended care facility or other health institution. It was the CMS that interpretted it so narrowly that it has become their mantra when dissallowing power wheelchair requests. I am a double amputee quadriplegic and use a powered wheelchair. To say that this mandate appalls me is an understatement. Most powered wheelchairs that are only suited for indoor use are next to useless outside of the home. Since going outside at some times is a necessary activity, doing so in an underpowered chair only suited for indoor use would be dangerous, it might end up costing Medicare far more money due to accidents caused by unsafe use of such wheelchairs. Not to mention possible lawsuits that would eventually be filed. Then there are the thousands of jobs that could be lost because wheelchair manufacturers and distributors would be put out of business, resulting in lost tax revenue and higher unemployment expenses. Does Medicare really want disabled people to stay inside all of the time? Isn't that discrimination against people with disabilities and, therefore, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Are we not allowed to venture outside for doctor appointments (something required to remain living in many cases), grocery shopping (another activity necessary to live), or just to enjoy going outside for a social activity (a vital activity for our mental health)? Are we to be condemned to a life inside our homes as if we were hermits? Back in the 1980's, I was on several committees at my college that helped write the ADA and was proud to have been asked to participate in drafting that landmark legislation. I had no idea that in the future the federal government would be the entity that violated that act. It is unconscionable that a government agency that provides healthcare availability to the disabled would attempt to so blatantly violate an act of Congress. I'm requesting that this extreme restriction on the type of powered wheelchairs we can obtain through Medicare be changed. Being disabled and on Medicare should not mean we are relegated to being out of sight, out of mind as it seems this agency (Medicare) desires. I am only 56 years old and am not going to stay indoors the remainder of my life. This wheelchair edict, as I call it, is far too limiting and needs to be changed. That change needs to be made as soon as humanly possible. In an effort to extend Medicare coverage to wheelchairs that can go outside of the home, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) introduced the Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006 (S. 3677). This legislation would eliminate the in the home restriction of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. S. 3677 was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and the large amount of legislation which came before Congress, this legislation was unable to receive further consideration before the end of the 109th Congress. Please see that Mr. Bingaman's proposed legislation is reintroduced to the 110th Congress. This is of utmost importance as it affects both the physical and mental health of all persons needing powered wheelchairs. Please allow our doctors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and wheelchair seating specialists determine which wheelchairs best suit our needs as far as comfort, power, safety and health are concerned. Don't leave our ability to be mobile, safe and comfortable in the hands of a Medicare or Medicaid bureaucrat. People with disabilities struggle with many things. Don't make them struggle to just move around. Respectfully, William Jenkins - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:18 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] New 2006 medicare wheelchair codes No sense in getting upset about new wheelchairs. We aren't allowed by medicare to have a wheelchair that goes outside. If y'all get a chance to read the new codes you may want to write some letters. It seems we must be taking all the cool parking places. http://www.wheelchairjunkie.com/2006pwcpolicy.html john -- Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: [QUAD-L] New 2006 medicare wheelchair codes
I thought my Senators and Representatives were my federal legislators. lol Just pulling your leg, Quad. You probably didn't feel it. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: B. Kimberlin (Quadius) To: Bill_J Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New 2006 medicare wheelchair codes Well-written Bill. The only thing I might suggest is you send it to your Senators and your Representative. Quadius Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the letter I sent to my federal legislators, CMS, The Sectretary of Health Human Services, Bush, Cheney, Nancy Pelosi and many others in Nov, 2006. To Whom It May Concern: I was recently made aware that Medicare will only provide powered wheelchairs which suit the person's needs inside his/her home. The phrase in the home was never intended to be defined as inside the person's house. It was originally intended to mean not in a hospital, extended care facility or other health institution. It was the CMS that interpretted it so narrowly that it has become their mantra when dissallowing power wheelchair requests. I am a double amputee quadriplegic and use a powered wheelchair. To say that this mandate appalls me is an understatement. Most powered wheelchairs that are only suited for indoor use are next to useless outside of the home. Since going outside at some times is a necessary activity, doing so in an underpowered chair only suited for indoor use would be dangerous, it might end up costing Medicare far more money due to accidents caused by unsafe use of such wheelchairs. Not to mention possible lawsuits that would eventually be filed. Then there are the thousands of jobs that could be lost because wheelchair manufacturers and distributors would be put out of business, resulting in lost tax revenue and higher unemployment expenses. Does Medicare really want disabled people to stay inside all of the time? Isn't that discrimination against people with disabilities and, therefore, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Are we not allowed to venture outside for doctor appointments (something required to remain living in many cases), grocery shopping (another activity necessary to live), or just to enjoy going outside for a social activity (a vital activity for our mental health)? Are we to be condemned to a life inside our homes as if we were hermits? Back in the 1980's, I was on several committees at my college that helped write the ADA and was proud to have been asked to participate in drafting that landmark legislation. I had no idea that in the future the federal government would be the entity that violated that act. It is unconscionable that a government agency that provides healthcare availability to the disabled would attempt to so blatantly violate an act of Congress. I'm requesting that this extreme restriction on the type of powered wheelchairs we can obtain through Medicare be changed. Being disabled and on Medicare should not mean we are relegated to being out of sight, out of mind as it seems this agency (Medicare) desires. I am only 56 years old and am not going to stay indoors the remainder of my life. This wheelchair edict, as I call it, is far too limiting and needs to be changed. That change needs to be made as soon as humanly possible. In an effort to extend Medicare coverage to wheelchairs that can go outside of the home, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) introduced the Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006 (S. 3677). This legislation would eliminate the in the home restriction of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. S. 3677 was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and the large amount of legislation which came before Congress, this legislation was unable to receive further consideration before the end of the 109th Congress. Please see that Mr. Bingaman's proposed legislation is reintroduced to the 110th Congress. This is of utmost importance as it affects both the physical and mental health of all persons needing powered wheelchairs. Please allow our doctors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and wheelchair seating specialists determine which wheelchairs best suit our needs as far as comfort, power, safety and health are concerned. Don't leave our ability to be mobile, safe and comfortable in the hands of a Medicare or Medicaid bureaucrat. People with disabilities struggle with many things. Don't make them struggle to just move around. Respectfully, William Jenkins - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:18 PM Subject: [QUAD-L
Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Ceiling Lift
Dan, I use the Hoyer on wheels. Does your chair have tilt and recline? Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Dan Tessiatore To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 10:53 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Ceiling Lift I am using a Hoyer lift on wheels to get up into my chair and am having trouble getting back far enough in the chair. Is this problem eliminated with a ceiling mounted lift system? or is it still difficult to get far back into the chair with a ceiling lift because of the sling? Thanks, Dan T.
Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Ceiling Lift
Try tilting your chair back so your butt goes farther back before lowering yourself. It works for me. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Dan Tessiatore To: Bill_J ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Ceiling Lift Yes it does Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dan, I use the Hoyer on wheels. Does your chair have tilt and recline? Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Dan Tessiatore To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 10:53 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Ceiling Lift I am using a Hoyer lift on wheels to get up into my chair and am having trouble getting back far enough in the chair. Is this problem eliminated with a ceiling mounted lift system? or is it still difficult to get far back into the chair with a ceiling lift because of the sling? Thanks, Dan T.
Re: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side
I've felt that pain when I had a kidney stone and when I had a bad UTI. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, hair on fire and screaming WOO HOO! What a ride! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 5:49 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side Hey everyone, i've been experiencing a pain on my lower left side that i havn't felt in the past, just curious if anyone else has felt sharp pain there, i'm currently taking Cipro for uti and did blood and urine test yesterday, and had ultrasound my urologist ultrasound looked good still waiting on blood work and urine test, been on cipro for a week he just put me on another week, they don't act like I should be concerned but my side has never hurt like this before,any info would be much appreciated. Thank you Ray c-5 c-6 almost 6yrs post -- Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling
If you have a tilt/recline chair, tilt it (don't recline it) a bit before being lowered into it. It might help place you back farther in the chair. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Dan Tessiatore To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:43 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling I have been using a Hoyer lift to get into my chair with a sling that has a cut out for the behind. I am having trouble getting back far enough in the chair. Any suggestions for getting back far enough into my chair with the sling and Hoyer lift? I have tried adjusting the chains/straps to the sling but it hasn't helped a great deal. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan T.
Re: [QUAD-L] Mother Dies After Consuming Too Much Water......
Ten employees of that radio station have been fired and the morning show was cancelled. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, hair on fire and screaming WOO HOO! What a ride! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Mother Dies After Consuming Too Much Water.. In a message dated 1/18/2007 10:52:59 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i didn't realize they weren't allowed to void. what a horrible way to die. Most true. And in the name of what a trinket? She was offered 2 tickets to a Pro Football game to quit, but she chose not to and go for the big prize which I think was a Ninetendo Wii. The Sacramento mother drank more than 2 gallons of water over a couple of hours, before complaining that she felt sick, while being baited to win the Wee for a Wii Contest. W
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Quad Longevity -Death Watch, oops er wrong site
It won't give me any results. I guess I'm not gonna die. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, hair on fire and screaming WOO HOO! What a ride! - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Quad-List Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Quad Longevity -Death Watch, oops er wrong site Hi Wheels, I took the test and the results say that I will die two days short of 64 years after my SCI, and 48 days short of my 87th birthday. I can live with that.LOL With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I posted the wrong site, geeez. It should be www.deathclock.com My thanks to Stuntman for alerting me. If it works for anyone, please send me an email from Damon or where ever, lol W In a message dated 1/4/2007 1:59:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, wheelchair writes: I've been fortunate to have attended a couple of National Conferences for SCI and that question is always asked by several people, with different injuries. The reply I've been told and continue to hear is that most SCI can expect a normal life compared to someone without a SCI. The odds of every element to that question was considered before the experts answered. Those with SCI usually take better care of their bodies than those without a SCI. So we all could be back to square one. For the latest in Longevity, go to: www.deathwatch.com and enter your information. You will then receive the date and time of your demise. How kewl, eh? Takes all the guest work out of life. (lol) W
Re: [QUAD-L] I Regret The Passing Of........
My condolences to Houston's family at the loss of their loved one. He will be missed by many. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, hair on fire and screaming WOO HOO! What a ride! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I Regret The Passing Of The Quad-List had two members with Houston in their profile. One in Indiana and one in Illinois (Chicago). It was the Houston, in Indiana that passed on December 25. Details are not currently available at this time. The Saturday news article said that a service for Houston would be held this morning at 11am at St. Phillips Lutheran Church in Gary, IN W In a message dated 12/30/2006 9:34:16 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How sad. Does anyone know what happened? Was he sick? Was this Houston88? Dan V
Re: [QUAD-L] PWC scheme busted
Psychiatrists are M.D.'s. I happen to know one (now retired) who was both a Psychiatrist and a Physiatrist. He wrote scripts for wheelchairs. Most Psychologists use PhD after their name, but all Psychiatrists can use M.D. or D.O. after their name. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, hair on fire and screaming WOO HOO! What a ride! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 8:06 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] PWC scheme busted They can't or are not suppose to. Most Psych's use PHD after their names, instead of Doctor. But if you read the article, they purchased the signed forms from a medical doctor that sold his name. The article only includes a few doctors from the Houston Area. However CMS will find a lot more incidents of Form Selling and money bribes. Most of the people involved have international names or foreign backgrounds. I sure hope that the excess profits are not finding its way to foreign terrorist organizations. I pray that I'm wrong, but only time will tell. W In a message dated 12/27/2006 4:43:38 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't even realize a Psych could prescribe a wheel chair of any kind. Mark Jackson
Re: [QUAD-L] Please write
BlankSure. You can post it wherever it might help. - Original Message - From: MissLiz To: 'Bill_J' Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 11:32 AM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Please write May I post this elsewhere? www.powerquad,net It's important -- From: Bill_J [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 12:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QUAD-L] Please write In October 2006 Medicare changed their policies and will no longer allow doctors and physical therapists to determine what type of powered wheelchairs disabled people can get through them. The chairs they will purchase are NOT suitable for outdoor use. Please read this letter and write a similar one to your congresspersons. December 5, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: I was recently made aware that Medicare will only provide powered wheelchairs which suit the person's needs inside his/her home. I am a double amputee quadriplegic and use a powered wheelchair. To say that this mandate appalls me is an understatement. Most powered wheelchairs that are only suited for indoor use are next to useless outside of the home. Since going outside at some times is a necessary activity, doing so in an underpowered chair only suited for indoor use would be dangerous, it might end up costing Medicare far more money due to accidents caused by unsafe use of such wheelchairs. Not to mention possible lawsuits that would eventually be filed. Then there are the thousands of jobs that could be lost because wheelchair manufacturers and distributors would be put out of business, resulting in lost tax revenue and higher unemployment expenses. Does Medicare really want disabled people to stay inside all of the time? Isn't that discrimination against people with disabilities and, therefore, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Are we not allowed to venture outside for doctor appointments (something required to remain living in many cases), grocery shopping (another activity necessary to live), or just to enjoy going outside for a social activity (a vital activity for our mental health)? Are we to be condemned to a life inside our homes as if we were hermits? Back in the 1980's, I was on several committees at my college that helped write the ADA and was proud to have been asked to participate in drafting that landmark legislation. I had no idea that in the future the federal government would be the entity that violated that act. It is unconscionable that a government agency that provides healthcare availability to the disabled would attempt to so blatantly violate an act of Congress. I'm requesting that this extreme restriction on the type of powered wheelchairs we can obtain through Medicare be changed. Being disabled and on Medicare should not mean we are relegated to being out of sight, out of mind as it seems this agency (Medicare) desires. I am only 56 years old and am not going to stay indoors the remainder of my life. This wheelchair edict, as I call it, is far too limiting and needs to be changed. That change needs to be made as soon as humanly possible. This is of utmost importance as it affects both the physical and mental health of all persons needing powered wheelchairs. Please allow our doctors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and wheelchair seating specialists determine which wheelchairs best suit our needs as far as comfort, power, safety and health are concerned. Don't leave our ability to be mobile, safe and comfortable in the hands of a Medicare or Medicaid bureaucrat. People with disabilities struggle with many things. Don't make them struggle to just move around. Respectfully, William Jenkins image001.gif Description: GIF image
[QUAD-L] Please write
Blank In October 2006 Medicare changed their policies and will no longer allow doctors and physical therapists to determine what type of powered wheelchairs disabled people can get through them. The chairs they will purchase are NOT suitable for outdoor use. Please read this letter and write a similar one to your congresspersons. December 5, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: I was recently made aware that Medicare will only provide powered wheelchairs which suit the person’s needs inside his/her home. I am a double amputee quadriplegic and use a powered wheelchair. To say that this mandate appalls me is an understatement. Most powered wheelchairs that are only suited for indoor use are next to useless outside of the home. Since going outside at some times is a necessary activity, doing so in an underpowered chair only suited for indoor use would be dangerous, it might end up costing Medicare far more money due to accidents caused by unsafe use of such wheelchairs. Not to mention possible lawsuits that would eventually be filed. Then there are the thousands of jobs that could be lost because wheelchair manufacturers and distributors would be put out of business, resulting in lost tax revenue and higher unemployment expenses. Does Medicare really want disabled people to stay inside all of the time? Isn’t that discrimination against people with disabilities and, therefore, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Are we not allowed to venture outside for doctor appointments (something required to remain living in many cases), grocery shopping (another activity necessary to live), or just to enjoy going outside for a social activity (a vital activity for our mental health)? Are we to be condemned to a life inside our homes as if we were hermits? Back in the 1980’s, I was on several committees at my college that helped write the ADA and was proud to have been asked to participate in drafting that landmark legislation. I had no idea that in the future the federal government would be the entity that violated that act. It is unconscionable that a government agency that provides healthcare availability to the disabled would attempt to so blatantly violate an act of Congress. I’m requesting that this extreme restriction on the type of powered wheelchairs we can obtain through Medicare be changed. Being disabled and on Medicare should not mean we are relegated to being “out of sight, out of mind” as it seems this agency (Medicare) desires. I am only 56 years old and am not going to stay indoors the remainder of my life. This “wheelchair edict,” as I call it, is far too limiting and needs to be changed. That change needs to be made as soon as humanly possible. This is of utmost importance as it affects both the physical and mental health of all persons needing powered wheelchairs. Please allow our doctors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and wheelchair seating specialists determine which wheelchairs best suit our needs as far as comfort, power, safety and health are concerned. Don’t leave our ability to be mobile, safe and comfortable in the hands of a Medicare or Medicaid bureaucrat. People with disabilities struggle with many things. Don’t make them struggle to just move around. Respectfully, William Jenkins Blank Bkgrd.gif Description: GIF image
Re: [QUAD-L] Happy Thanksgiving!
Horror of horrors! Not enough whipped cream? Disaster! LOL Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Never, EVER take a sleeping pill and a laxative in the same night. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Happy Thanksgiving! Ditto and may your worst problem be not having enough whip cream for your pumpkin pie! W In a message dated 11/22/2006 1:42:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just want to wish all my friends here a Happy Thanksgiving and to pray that nobody has any mishaps on this day, no chair break downs, catheters coming off lol or any other BS we deal with daily so take that extra pain med and take it easy friends! Mark Jackson
Re: [QUAD-L] Aids stealing your meds
I don't think I'd live 710 years. LOL (Sorry, LQ. I couldn't resist) Bill age 56C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLNever, EVER take a sleeping pill and a laxative in the same night. - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: KK ; Quad-list post Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:58 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Aids stealing your meds yes, every 710 yrs batteries need be replaced...only 1 way to do it... i lve my pump, so worth it!!!KK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't have a pump but can't it be taken out of you the same way as it goes in? That is a scary thought!
[QUAD-L] Apology
I just discovered that earth;link reset my mail preferences to the maximuym to block spam, so everyone's list mail went into cyberspace and several people were sent a message saying I rejected your mail. I reset it to my original settings and am back up and running. BillC6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLIf you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.
Re: [QUAD-L] 8th Anniversary
Congrats on number 8, LQ. Life is great! Bill age 56C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLNever, EVER take a sleeping pill and a laxative in the same night. - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:25 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] 8th Anniversary today is my 8th anniversary..i'm totally excited! lots to do and celebrate! isn't life grand? littlequad
Re: [QUAD-L] Seasonal Affective Disorder-Mental Stims
Also, S.A.D. can be effectively treated using full-spectrum lighting a few hours/day. Check with a lighting store. Bulbs are not expensive and fixtures aren't either. Bill age 56C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLNever, EVER take a sleeping pill and a laxative in the same night. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 3:58 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Seasonal Affective Disorder-Mental Stims Keeping the mind busy and active. Start a telephone group thru your community or church or health center. You might even get paid for doing this. Start developing a list of people who are shut-in and call them once a day or twice a week and just make sure that they are ok. If you don't get an answer, you have an emergency number to call. This could develop into a major business if done right. W In a message dated 11/3/2006 2:09:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got one of those lights last year. I think it works...? It's not like taking some sort of happy pill and getting a charge, but it helps. Some dietary stuff is supposed to help. Fish oil, among others. The darkness IS here in Seattle now. The tough thing is exercise. I need to get one of those hand cycle things, at least, if I don't feel like going outside so much. Any other tricks you guys have for for keeping spirits up during these dark months (besides drugs and alcohol, which I know the effects of!)???
