[QUAD-L] drug availability
Does anyone ever use a cream called Xenaderm? It is, or was made for skin issues, but was pulled off the market. Glenn
Re: [QUAD-L] 50 years
I was 15 1/2 at the time of my accident. I was 6'2' and weighed 190 pounds, mostly muscle. I was one of those farm boys. Later, In a message dated 7/8/2016 12:54:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rhvsh...@me.com writes: Hi Glen, WOW!!! Congratulations! Totally awesome story! How old were you when you were injured? Bob Vogel On Jul 8, 2016, at 10:29 AM, _Gah17582@aol.com_ (mailto:gah17...@aol.com) wrote: On Sunday, July 10, I will have reached a milestone. I have not known many people with severe spinal cord injuries reaching this milestone. On July 10 it will be 50 years post spinal cord injury. In the past, those on the world of quadriplegics were not expected to reach this milestone. In fact, in 1968 after 2 ½ years post injury, my parents made the decision to bring me home from the Elizabethtown Cripple Children’s Hospital. The head nurse took my father aside and gave him some advice. Her advice, take him home, buy him a television and wait for him to die. It sounds cruel, but the thinking in the 1960s was quadriplegics do not survive a long life. There are several reasons I have reached this milestone, the first is by the grace of God and second is the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam War the MASH units were advanced resulting in many soldiers returning home severely wounded with many spinal cord injuries and our government pushed research on how to better their lives. Throughout the years after 1966, many trials, tragedies, blessings and lessons were learned. The 2 ½ years I spent in Elizabethtown Hospital helped prepare me for these 50 years. Being exposed to all kinds of children with illnesses, injuries and birth defects helped prepare me for a life much different than I would’ve ever dreamed. Starting a small business in the early 1970s seem to reinforce the fact that with God’s help I could do anything. I believe that physical issues or injuries to a person when they are young gives them the stamina and drive to succeed. I wanted to work in electronics, but was encouraged by OVR (Office of vocational rehabilitation) not to go into this field. I always was interested in electronics and enjoyed making things spark. I told my OVR counselor, if you were not helping me to take a correspondence course, I would pay for it myself. The Lord put the need on people’s hearts and I would take money sent to me in get well cards and put that toward a correspondence course. After I had completed three quarters of the course, the counselor realized I was serious and OVR paid the last part of my education. The Lord always put you in the right place at exactly the right time. In the 1970s and early 1980s our country had a gas crisis. One of the things jumping in popularity was the citizens band radio. This was the start of my journey into the electronics field. The Lord guided me to treat my customers with respect and honesty. I definitely followed his lead. We migrated from consumer electronics into business communications, then into the public service. In 1998, when we sold the business, we had serviced fire equipment through our mail in division to 49 States. Throughout the years I learned many lessons, some hard and some easy, but I learned that God was guiding my life. In the mid-1990s my wife had a hip replacement surgery go bad and as she was my main caregiver, outside people were hired taking pretty much everything we had saved. No bitterness, this is God’s plan, suck it up and follow him. That has been pretty much what I have done all my life. The last two years have been quite a roller coaster ride. There were days that I did not believe I would make it through, other days I felt like I could lick the world. Things are still happening physically, but we keep our focus on Him and we take each day as it comes. I’ve been on the quadlist, probably over 20 years and many times found information from others helpful. I’m going to “ suck it up”, 51 is only 365 days away. Glenn Henry =
Re: [QUAD-L] 50 years
Good afternoon, I am from Lancaster County, Amish country, Pennsylvania. My level was C-5-6. The Elizabethtown cripple Children's Hospital was a state run hospital, basically just a training and warehouse. I did not receive much therapy at the hospital, therapy for spinal cord injuries in the 1960s was almost nonexistent, but I received many life lessons. It's weird, as I write this exactly 50 years ago today, at this moment, or close to it, they were fishing me out of a swimming pool. During the week in 1966 we had very severe weather in Pennsylvania, living next to the Susquehanna River many weekends were spent with my Sunday school teacher and his mini sailboat or his rowboat. My mother was scared that the recent storms would wash debris down the river and instead of allowing me to go on the river, she said "I will take you to someplace safe", of which she had to live with those words the rest of her life. We went to a public pool, the lifeguard forgot something and went home after leaving his girlfriend on the lifeguard stand. She freaked out as she knew nothing and they did not have anyone that knew to be aware of a broken neck. I had a false tooth lodged in my throat and the two people That Pulled Me kept beating the back of my neck trying to dislodge the tooth. The rest is history. Thanks, have a good one Glenn In a message dated 7/8/2016 3:23:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lorilivin...@gmail.com writes: Ditto what Danny put forth. Superb testimony Glenn and I too have been on the Q-L and guided others to join over the years. Thank you for telling us your status and, if you so kindly would, please remind us of where you live, your level of injury and who helps you daily [physically] who have also contributed to staying with us. All my best, ~Lori -- "Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and heart and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean Koontz
[QUAD-L] 50 years
On Sunday, July 10, I will have reached a milestone. I have not known many people with severe spinal cord injuries reaching this milestone. On July 10 it will be 50 years post spinal cord injury. In the past, those on the world of quadriplegics were not expected to reach this milestone. In fact, in 1968 after 2 ½ years post injury, my parents made the decision to bring me home from the Elizabethtown Cripple Children’s Hospital. The head nurse took my father aside and gave him some advice. Her advice, take him home, buy him a television and wait for him to die. It sounds cruel, but the thinking in the 1960s was quadriplegics do not survive a long life. There are several reasons I have reached this milestone, the first is by the grace of God and second is the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam War the MASH units were advanced resulting in many soldiers returning home severely wounded with many spinal cord injuries and our government pushed research on how to better their lives. Throughout the years after 1966, many trials, tragedies, blessings and lessons were learned. The 2 ½ years I spent in Elizabethtown Hospital helped prepare me for these 50 years. Being exposed to all kinds of children with illnesses, injuries and birth defects helped prepare me for a life much different than I would’ve ever dreamed. Starting a small business in the early 1970s seem to reinforce the fact that with God’s help I could do anything. I believe that physical issues or injuries to a person when they are young gives them the stamina and drive to succeed. I wanted to work in electronics, but was encouraged by OVR (Office of vocational rehabilitation) not to go into this field. I always was interested in electronics and enjoyed making things spark. I told my OVR counselor, if you were not helping me to take a correspondence course, I would pay for it myself. The Lord put the need on people’s hearts and I would take money sent to me in get well cards and put that toward a correspondence course. After I had completed three quarters of the course, the counselor realized I was serious and OVR paid the last part of my education. The Lord always put you in the right place at exactly the right time. In the 1970s and early 1980s our country had a gas crisis. One of the things jumping in popularity was the citizens band radio. This was the start of my journey into the electronics field. The Lord guided me to treat my customers with respect and honesty. I definitely followed his lead. We migrated from consumer electronics into business communications, then into the public service. In 1998, when we sold the business, we had serviced fire equipment through our mail in division to 49 States. Throughout the years I learned many lessons, some hard and some easy, but I learned that God was guiding my life. In the mid-1990s my wife had a hip replacement surgery go bad and as she was my main caregiver, outside people were hired taking pretty much everything we had saved. No bitterness, this is God’s plan, suck it up and follow him. That has been pretty much what I have done all my life. The last two years have been quite a roller coaster ride. There were days that I did not believe I would make it through, other days I felt like I could lick the world. Things are still happening physically, but we keep our focus on Him and we take each day as it comes. I’ve been on the quadlist, probably over 20 years and many times found information from others helpful. I’m going to “ suck it up”, 51 is only 365 days away. Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] lift
Anybody know of a junked IMS or similar van that has been junked, but the 2 section folding ramp can be salvaged? Glenn
Re: [QUAD-L] Question
Hello Larry, Burning mouth syndrome is also caused by using Ditropan. I find that if I take my Ditropan three times a day, 10 mg at a time my mouth will do the same. I have spaced out the time that I take Ditropan to every four hours but only take 5 mg tablets. Something that works for me is Xlimelts, which helps produce saliva and keeps the mouth moist. Another thing that I do is keep a small Dixie cup of peanut butter by the bed and put a small bit in my mouth. The oil in the peanut butter helps things. When it happens it hurts, good luck. In a message dated 3/18/2016 7:09:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lwillis82...@gmail.com writes: Hey peeps. As you know, I have been fighting a weird ailment called burning mouth syndrome for several months now. For the last few days it has been awful. It feels like my tongue and lips have been sandpapered. Anything even a bit spicy brings me to tears. My question -- I have been holding a metal stylus between my teeth in order to type. Could this metal possibly be the problem? My other suspect is ditropan. All thoughts welcome. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it
[QUAD-L] isn't the government interesting
Yes, I'm sure many of us have noticed a jump in medicine prices. One mad that I use was a co-pay of $11 per month, now $80 per month. Another med was four dollars per month and now $78 per month. Obama care sure is fun isn't it? Oh yeah, how many people know the land that is controlled by the federal government? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_lands And it's comforting to know that a lot of the federal land is controlled by the United Nations. What a wonderful world. The next election scares me for sure! Glenn
[QUAD-L] I just love that Obama care
Wow! I'm a fan of Obama care. To all those people that thought Obama care was going to fix the world and make everything affordable and better for our world: Amishit! Did anybody get any medications in 2016? I used a cream for pressure sores, Xenaderm, and a powder medication Prevalite. I also use Ditropan and a dozen other medications including Valium for spasms. Well, thanks to our illustrious leader Xeanderm went from $14 to$75, the Prevalite has gone from $18 all the way up to $84 and my Ditropan has increased from eight dollars to $14. Who knows what the other medications will be. If you hear of someone declaring war against the United States, it will be me. They can defeat me, then they have to rebuild my world. When they rebuild my world, I will be the dictator, I can keep all the oil that I pump, I can say whatever I want to say, and if somebody else says something that is offensive to me like crippled, I can apply for government assistance. Where that hell has common sense gone? Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I'm from Lancaster County Pennsylvania, Amish country and we call it plain shit. Goodbye and welcome to the world of the Liberal.
[QUAD-L] Does anyone wish
Doesn't anyone wish a:
[QUAD-L] Reacher stick
Hi All, Does anyone know of a reacher / pickup tool that the pickup end is closed and when you squeeze the grip/handle the jaws open instead of close? GA
[QUAD-L] reacher stick
Hello, Most of the reacher/grabber sticks that you can buy inquiry a person to hold the handle closed to pick something up. Does anyone know of a stick that when you push the handlethe jaws open and when you let go the grippers will close. Thanks, Glenn .
Re: [QUAD-L] Recommendations for a trackball please
Review: http://youtu.be/WWLvquarhUQ In a message dated 12/4/2015 1:43:17 P.M. Central Standard Time, davekrehb...@earthlink.net writes: I can move my arms but not my fingers, and I am using Dragon NaturallySpeaking with Windows 8. In some cases, it can be tedious or difficult or impossible to move the mouse pointer using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Does anyone use a trackball which they recommend? Thanks so much, Dave Krehbiel
Re: [QUAD-L] More stuff
Been there, done that. Xilmetl tablet is made to place between the teeth and gum. It has an adhesive layer to hold in place and lasts for hours. GA In a message dated 10/8/2015 8:41:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lwillis82...@gmail.com writes: For over four months now I have been dealing with what my dentist calls burning mouth syndrome. I had never heard of it until my tongue/lips began to feel like I had chugged scalding coffee. Any food even slightly spicy is just torture. Even cold water and toothpaste feel like hot pepper. The doc has given me diflucan and prednisone and neither helped. Biotene is the only toothpaste that doesn't make my eyes water. I can only tolerate bland food and I can barely taste anything. It's about to bring me down. It's not enough that everyday is a stretch of hell, we have to pile more sh-t on top of it. I've had about all I can take guys. I say a prayer every night that I won't wake up the next morning. I'm sorry to lay all this on you guys. Some of you have problems that make mine look tiny. Thanks for listening/reading my ranting. God bless each of you. Larry
Re: [QUAD-L] More stuff
The cause is probably Ditropan. I take Ditropan that I get at Kmart rather than my regular pharmacy. The ones from KMart are light blue/green and the ones from my pharmacy is robin egg blue. The difference is the type of filler they use in the pill. I use: learned about them from a clinic for throat cancer. In a message dated 10/8/2015 10:43:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time, k...@amplifiedagility.com writes: Hi Larry – So sorry to know this has been going on so long! The nurse in me is curious if anyone has explored the potential “cause” with you? There is a list here of a number of the secondary things - have you been through such a list and eliminated them? I would see a functional medicine doctor or good naturopath! Take this list along to whomever you do see….don’t give up! http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/burning-mouth-syndrome/basics/ causes/con-20029596 Kay From: Larry Willis [mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2015 6:41 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] More stuff For over four months now I have been dealing with what my dentist calls burning mouth syndrome. I had never heard of it until my tongue/lips began to feel like I had chugged scalding coffee. Any food even slightly spicy is just torture. Even cold water and toothpaste feel like hot pepper. The doc has given me diflucan and prednisone and neither helped. Biotene is the only toothpaste that doesn't make my eyes water. I can only tolerate bland food and I can barely taste anything. It's about to bring me down. It's not enough that everyday is a stretch of hell, we have to pile more sh-t on top of it. I've had about all I can take guys. I say a prayer every night that I won't wake up the next morning. I'm sorry to lay all this on you guys. Some of you have problems that make mine look tiny. Thanks for listening/reading my ranting. God bless each of you. Larry
[QUAD-L] wheelchair cushion
I would like to hear from anyone about what kind of wheelchair cushion you may use, Roho users please don’t respond as I have used the roho and it does not work for me. Question two, does anybody use memory foam or T foam? If you do use either, does anybody ever cut a hole in the foam to relieve pressure? Question three, if anyone has ever had seat mapping, do you have any type of a wedge placed under your cushion to shift weight differently? Am a 49 year post Sci C5-6. Thanks, Glenn
[QUAD-L] Memory foam
Do any quads have a cushion from memory or T Foam?
[QUAD-L] pressure sore seating info
Good morning, I’ve seen almost everyone on the quad site talk about pressure sores they’ re dealing with. Well, it’s my turn. I have an area that I’ve been dealing with for several months now. It is superficial, but nevertheless is there. There is no depth, but this skin keeps opening. There is nothing underlying that can be detected, but being in a skin fold is the problem. I would like to hear from anyone about what kind of wheelchair cushion you may use, Roho users please don’t respond as I have used the roho and it does not work for me. Question two, does anybody use memory foam or T foam? If you do use either, does anybody ever cut a hole in the foam to relieve pressure? Question three, if anyone has ever had seat mapping, do you have any type of a wedge placed under your cushion to shift weight differently? Am a 49 year post Sci C5-6. Thanks, Glenn
[QUAD-L] No more dry mouth
After decades of dry mouth using ditropan, a throat cancer survivor told me about a little pill. Xylimetls took care of my dry mouth. No more chewing all that chewing gum. Glenn
[QUAD-L] Belly Binder
Good afternoon, I am a male, 49 years post sci. I never wore a belly binder, but have the gut. Any pro/con on starting now? Respiratory issues are not a problem. GA
[QUAD-L] Broken ankle
I had a spiral fracture 12 years ago and the first thing the DR asked, do you want to just amputate? It so happens the cast technician just graduated and remarked that it should not be casted in the traditional way, but use a new Rob Jones cast. It worked great, no pressure sores.
[QUAD-L] Oldest quad
Does anyone know what the oldest post SCI quad age is/was? GA
[QUAD-L] Latex gloves
Not everything a quad uses is covered by Medicaire/aide. I have found many things cheaper on the internet. One of them are gloves and found a place called _yourglovesource.com_ (mailto:mich...@yourglovesource.com) . Prices seem good as well as the quality. Anybody have a source for used wheelchair parts? GA
[QUAD-L] pressure mapping
Other than pressure mapping has anyone ever used wedges, holes cut in foam pad or a wood seat pan? Interested in hearing your experiences. GA
[QUAD-L] Anybody out there
Hi All, I have made 2 posts about seat mapping and they haven't appeared. Did anyone see them? Just wondered if AOL or Gmail is blocking them. mail me at gah17...@aol.com GA
[QUAD-L] Pressure mapping
Other than pressure mapping has anyone ever used wedges, holes cut in foam pad or a wood seat pan? Interested in hearing your experiences. GA
[QUAD-L] unsubscribe
[QUAD-L] WC cushion
Hello, I wonder if anyone has done any contouring on their seat pan Or wheelchair cushion by cutting a hole under an area where you have a pressure issue . Thanks, GA
Re: [QUAD-L] Hot tongue! Help! Works for me
I take Ditropan for bladder spasms. When my Burning mouth syndrome gets real bad, I use some Biotene mouthwash, but have found that the oil in peanut butter coats the mouth and gives a little temporary relief. GA In a message dated 4/27/2015 6:49:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lwillis82...@gmail.com writes: Well, peeps, another ailment. My lips/mouth/tongue have been sore for a week. They feel scalded. Anything I put in my mouth except for warm water burns like hot pepper. Even 7-up or cold water. Toothpaste is a killer. My tongue and mouth look normal. Also, I barely taste anything. Tried to eat a piece of cheese pizza a few minutes ago and got nothing but burn. Any of you experienced this or heard of it? My first instinct says medicine reaction. I've heard of getting a bit of hot tongue, but I don't believe this is it! LOL. Larry
[QUAD-L] Uro ostomy
I'm probaby in need of a urostomy in the near future and looking for all the pro/cons out there. Give me your story. GA
[QUAD-L] AOL problem
Has anyone had trouble with AOL? I haven't received a post in weeks. Everybody die? I hope not. Glenn
[QUAD-L] Long term
I hope this email gets through. It seems AOL members have problems getting the posts. Has any long term quads have their bladder removed due to years of a foley cathedar? What alternatives? GA
[QUAD-L] Bed
What is the problem? I'm a retired electronic technician and I see few problems that can't be worked around. Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] turtleneck
Does anyone wear turtlenecks for warmth? I have been wearing them for years, but had someone knit one from yarn and what a difference. It is like wearing a scarf. Glenn
[QUAD-L] Merry Christmas
Another year, another gift of life. My service dog and I will now be leaving, stopping at McDonalds, going to the river park to enjoy my Christmas Eve lunch and thank God for another year, no matter how crappy it was. Will I be here next year? Bye and Merry Christmas, Glenn
[QUAD-L] High BP
Hi All, Colder weather Anybody have an issue with high bp 200+/100+? They can't find the problem and this has been months. At times it is normal for a day or two, but. What meds are you on to lower them? Glenn
Re: [QUAD-L] cable for door
I have one at the office. I'll email it to you tomorrow. Don't use a rubber coated cable, needs to be vinyl. The rubber coated from the hardware store doesn't work. Take advise from someone who went through it 5 times before I figured it out. Using a steel only cable is not a good idea as rust is corrosive. Cleaning the tracks is a must as is lubrication. Use WD-40 lubricant w/silicone. WD-40 in the blue can is NOT anything you want to use. Running the cable is a bugger, be prepared to say some nasty words, poop, shoot and dog dirt works well. I'll get it to you tomorrow. The cheapest, and usually stocked is M.I.T.S. in Glen Rock, Pa. In a message dated 10/13/2014 1:25:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, zoocr...@windstream.net writes: my cable on my automatic door came off…… I know I had the instruction paper on how it goes around pulleys but I can’ t find it my dealer can’t get me in until the 23rd which isn’t soon enough J does anyone have an instruction sheet or know how I can get one the dealer says it will take 2 hours which is b.s – it took less than 30 minutes the last time I had it done 2002 dodge grand caravan ims conversion nicki
[QUAD-L] supplies
I know medicare/aid covers most things, but does anyone on the site need to pay for their bed bags and leg bags? I received cases of unopened bed bags and legbags and 24 20fr 5cc silicone caths, all unopened, sterile and not expired date. Anybody need any? First come/first served, otherwise disposed. You just cover shipping. Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] 48 years
Hello everyone, July 10, 1966 was one of those hot days in Pennsylvania. I believe the record high temperature for 1966, was July 3 of 107°. That week we had many severe storms and to cool off I had plans to accompany my Sunday school teacher in the Susquehanna River. Upon asking permission from my mother she made the statement I don't trust the river with all the storms, so I will take you someplace safe, a statement I'm sure she relived in her mind many times. That afternoon I went to a public pool and while swimming someone apparently did a cannonball on my back. Luckily someone saw me and calls went out to the lifeguard, who just happened to have gone home and ask his girlfriend to sit on the tower. It really didn't matter, for as it turned out he was not certified. I spent the next 2 1/2 years in the Etown Crippled Childrens Hospital, nine of those months in isolation due to infections from pressure sores. There wasn't such a thing as sci rehab at that time. Well, here I am 48 years later, the last two years being the roughest, but as they say I am still hanging in there, but the rope gets short at times. Just like the rest of us, I don't know if I will make it to 49, things are going on inside my body, but the doctors just don't know what. I've had a full life, certainly glad that I did not wait around for a cure. With my anything for a buck mentality I took a correspondence class in electronics, received an associate degree, started a business, built a building for that business and am now retired. Gee, my counselor from vocational rehabilitation said I could never work on electronics with hands that didn't function. After I was two thirds through the course, the next counselor realized I was serious and the state of Pennsylvania picked up the rest of the tab. Now, I am trying to study web site design, but learning something new doesn't come easy at 63. The almost completed web site for anyone from Pennsylvania that may have spent time at the Elizabethtown State Hospital for crippled children is: http://www.elizabethtowncrippledchildrenshospital.com/ I don't know how many years I will be around to keep up the site, but I thank the quad site for all the help you have been over the years. My prayer is that God touches all of you in a very special way this year. I have to be able to make a post on July 10, 2015. OK, now Get er Done Glenn Henry
Re: [QUAD-L] 16th
But he also gave people a lot of false hope. I know one, unfortunately he died a year ago. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 6/28/2014 3:15:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: I agree with the Get busy living part. But, I must defend Mr. Reeves. As a quad, he did more living than most non quads. He traveled the world, spoke to Congress, directed movies, etc. He did more as a quad than I've done in 50 years. Yes he talked about a cure a lot, but he sure lived as a quad a lot. Greg Think of all the things that you can accomplish in the next 16 years. Don't sit around listening to the Christopher Reeves of the world I'm going to find a cure. Get busy with living! Go get em' Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] 16th
Think of all the things that you can accomplish in the next 16 years. Don't sit around listening to the Christopher Reeves of the world I'm going to find a cure. Get busy with living! Go get em' Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] blood pressure
Hello all, I am a C 5/6, almost 48 years post SCI and I have an issue that I just can't figure out. I am having a problem with high blood pressure. My normal blood pressure is 120ish over 80ish. Over the past three months that we have been checking most times the blood pressure would be over 200/100ish. The doctor has prescribed several different meds of which none have worked. I am normally on Lisinopril and Lasix. In the morning I will eat a breakfast sandwich and take my morning meds. Approximately 1 hour later my blood pressure will be almost normal, then it will either gradually go up or spike back up to where it has been staying. The doctor has also put me on a medication to slow my heart beat. My normal heartbeat i around 50 and during the night I would wake up, check my pulse to find it was over 80, one or two times exceeding 100. Any ideas? Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Blood pressure
Hello all, I am a C 5/6, almost 48 years post SCI and I have an issue that I just can't figure out. I am having a problem with high blood pressure. My normal blood pressure is 120ish over 80ish. Over the past three months that we have been checking most times the blood pressure would be over 200/100ish. The doctor has prescribed several different meds of which none have worked. I am normally on Lisinopril and Lasix. In the morning I will eat a breakfast sandwich and take my morning meds. Approximately 1 hour later my blood pressure will be almost normal, then it will either gradually go up or spike back up to where it has been staying. The doctor has also put me on a medication to slow my heart beat. My normal heartbeat i around 50 and during the night I would wake up, check my pulse to find it was over 80, one or two times exceeding 100. Any ideas? Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] I forgot to add
I have had a spinal block years ago, so I actually have 2 injury points. Do you get headaches or other symptoms with AD? I feel great, just my BP is up. 1 Hour after I eat/meds it goes down for a while. Also, did anyone ever take their temp when it is warm outside. The other morning mine temp was 96.5, the outside temp was up to 75 and I took my temp, 100.1. UTI ruled out and all blood test look good to great. What meds is anyone on for high BP and what meds are you given for AD. I really don't think it is AD and the Drs don't, but with the inability to feel, I can't tell where it hurts. Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] AD med
Hello fellow quads, I'm just going to throw this one out there and we'll ponder over any replies. I am a C-5/6 quad, mostly healthy, but throughout my 48 years of Post SCI have occasions where my blood pressure will be skyhigh in two minutes later in the basement. An example that I can use happen two months ago, just before we call the ambulance, my blood pressure with 80/50, after the ambulance arrived in less than five minutes my blood pressure went to 22?/13?. In about 10 minutes into the transport it started fluctuating almost normal, 13?/8?. Normally within about two weeks things would settle them, much more very low blood pressure then high blood pressure, then we would return to normal. This time, two months after the incident, my blood pressure remains high, at times reaching more than 200/13?. In the evening I would go to sleep, wake up in about two hours with a fever of 100 plus and my heart would be elevated to 90 to 100. My normal temps run in 97° range, normal heartbeat 48, this morning my temperature was 95.6°. Sound familiar? What meds are you using if you get something similar? Later, Glenn
[QUAD-L] AD med
Hello fellow quads, I'm just going to throw this one out there and we'll ponder over any replies. I am a C-5/6 quad, mostly healthy, but throughout my 48 years of Post SCI have occasions where my blood pressure will be skyhigh in two minutes later in the basement. An example that I can use happen two months ago, just before we call the ambulance, my blood pressure with 80/50, after the ambulance arrived in less than five minutes my blood pressure went to 22?/13?. In about 10 minutes into the transport it started fluctuating almost normal, 13?/8?. Normally within about two weeks things would settle them, much more very low blood pressure then high blood pressure, then we would return to normal. This time, two months after the incident, my blood pressure remains high, at times reaching more than 200/13?. In the evening I would go to sleep, wake up in about two hours with a fever of 100 plus and my heart would be elevated to 90 to 100. My normal temps run in 97° range, normal heartbeat 48, this morning my temperature was 95.6°. Sound familiar? What meds are you using if you get something similar? Later, Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] Ricon S1231
Anybody have any publications to service a Ricon S1231 lift? Glenn Henry
Re: [QUAD-L] 12 of snow here in New Jersey GOT YOU BEAT
Tuesday .5 inch ice Thursday 14 snow Friday 5 Saturday 4 Enough already In a message dated 2/14/2014 3:24:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com writes: Yesterday we got 12 of snow that was on top of 8 already threre. Saturday were going to get 3-5 MORE Bobbie. Northren New Jersey Smile Everyday
[QUAD-L] Door Lock
The best door lock I ever had, still use, is by Morning Industries. You can enter multiple codes into it and a remote. I purchased it from Smarthomes.com. They have a bunch of neat stuff for home automation, etc. Glenn Henry
Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure soars
1:Think! Have I changed anything lately that would have caused pressure, moved legrests, new shoes with higher heels, different pad, etc. 2: Bagbalm twice a day every day. 3: Stay off of it if you feel it appropiate. Glenn Henry In a message dated 2/2/2014 12:20:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jume9...@comcast.net writes: hi all, I haven't had a pressure on my butt in over twenty years but recently have been told that is red down there. What is best way to deal with it in the early stages? I have the patches on hand. Meredith
[QUAD-L] Wound care conference
OK, here is one for the books. I just spoke on a panel to about 200 nurses concerning wound care. Of course a lot of the legal medical stuff flew over the cuckoos nest. I live in Lancaster County Pa, where it is 9 degrees right now and there is a large Amish population. One VNA said she had a 1st last week. She entered the home, nice clean and neat and started treatment. She took off the bandage while the family stood by with smiles on their face. As she took off the dressing red stuff started to ooze from the area. She thought oh my gosh! The family wasn't alarmed, they calmly said that ground up red beets have healing powers. Truth Red beet eggs anyone? Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] Wound care
With the discussion on the site, I thought I would send this again. Quite lengthy but I feel it is important. I have a friend who is charge nurse in a wound clinic and deals with the latest technology in wound healing. I feel that it would be wise to print this information, research it, and put it in use when needed. I am a bullhead and almost needed a 2x4 along my head to try using tea on my skin. I'm a believer. Here goes: I had an area in the groin area, measured 1 inch long and 1/2 wide, with little depth. Our normal treatment was washing the area with tea to change the pH in the area, applying Neosporin or something similar, apply zenaderm and then bag balm. The healing went back and forth, sometimes getting better then stepping back. Well, after hunting season I called a friend, RN at the local wound care center, to give us some ideas. The area first opened in August due to an attendant not seating me correctly. After looking at the area my friend suggested a treatment that they are using at the wound center. Many of us will stay with something that is tried and true, but we were going down that path and it did not work so let's try the new stuff. She recommended using a new dressing with Safetac technology. ( http://www.molnlycke.com/us/Wound-Care-Products/US/Safetac-Technology/ ). The dressing is called Mepilex Border dressing, _( http://molnlycke.com/Global/Wound_Care_Products/UK/Product%20Sheets/Advanced/Mepilex%20Border.pdf_ (http://molnlycke.com/Global/Wound_Care_Products/UK/Product%20Sheets/Advanced/Mepilex%20 Border.pdf) ) similar to what I have known as mini island dressing. The difference between the two dressings is the Border Dressing uses a tape that is silicon based and does not damage the skin when removed or when you shift weight. The border dressing has a telfa style center but is very thin. A normal dressing would have bunched in this area and the border dressing does bunch to some extent, but less than the island dressing and is much less a problem. Everyone is aware of the white skin that surrounds a wound as well as whiteness in the center of the wound. The whitish film that is in the center of the wound is called bioberden A product called acticoat, was placed on the area then covered it with the border dressing. Although manufacturer states that it can remain on seven days she recommends only three or four days. The acticoat contains silver which helps to remove the white area and keep the area free of bacteria. After the wound is clearer of bioberden, we discontinued using acticoat and started to use another product Puracol AG+ which also has silver in the product. The Puracol was covered with the Border dressing and remained on three or four days. Puracol is a collagen product ( http://www.allegromedical.com/wound-care-c541/puracol-plus-ag-wound-dressing-with-silver-p557629.html ) the collagen is absorbed into the wound and promotes healing. We however did run into one problem. We were able to get a few samples on the border dressing but found that the pharmacies and medical supply centers in our area did not handle the product. Needing a dressing to keep Puracol in place we used Extra thin Hydrocolloid dressing a dressings similar to DuoDerm. Big mistake! This dressing although very thin folded inward and bunched on a lump, tearing the skin and causing yet another open area. The unfortunate part is that the original area was almost healed by this point and now we are working with a new area in an area that is even more likely to bunched up any bandage that is applied. We are using the border dressing and it is staying in place with the help of Medfix tape. I believe that the new procedures reduce the healing time. The original area which was open for approximately 4 months healed within two-three weeks. As I started to search the Internet to purchase the border dressing and Puracol AG+, IMPORTANT MUST BE AG+(with silver), I found some prices ridiculous. One vendor had the border dressings at a price of $75 but with a little searching I found them for $25. The same was true for the Puracol. In addition we will be using the silicone tape ( http://www.molnlycke.com/us/Wound-Care-Products/Product-Selector---Wound-division/Tabs/Products/Mepita c/ ) instead of the Medfix tape. Another tip for us that get yeast infections in the groin area, body folds and under breasts. I was prone to yeast infections and my friend also gave me a lesson. A yeast infection will remain in the skin 2 weeks after any visual signs are gone. I smell a yeast infection before it appears and start treatment right away. The smell is a musky scent. I wash the area with tea, fan dry and apply Lamisil or lotramin. Fabric that has silver embedded, _www.noblebiomaterials.com_ (http://www.noblebiomaterials.com/) can be
[QUAD-L] Is everyone staying in the warm
The site has been rather quiet, hope everybody still there. I wondered if anyone on the site has any experience with Wordpress? I'm putting together a small site and have run into some issues I can't seem to handle. Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] Merry Christmas
We made it one more Christmas. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] shoulder
Larry, How are you doing with the shoulder? Yes, I went through the same and the first time I really had a problem driving was after making a left turn, then not being able to turn the wheel as my shoulder locked. I spent a lot of my life in a manual wheelchair (C5-6) and ruined my shoulders because of it. Hindsight is 20/20 and for the life of me, can't understand why people stay in a manual chair. I was always told that it will keep your arms strong, but an electric chair not only is easier on the shoulders, it opened up my world for me. I use the stretchie bands to exercise and in winter the extra insulated underwear top and sweat shirt brings the pain. It takes about a month for my muscles to strenghten and the pain to start to subside. The Dr. said both rotator cups are shot and need surgery, but with little heavy lifting above my shoulder I can't justify it. I also have 2 torn tendons and he said if another one goes my arm will be dead. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 11/29/2013 4:00:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lwillis...@yahoo.com writes: Here is my current crisis. My shoulder joints have become so sore I can't sleep on them. Even worse, my right shoulder will lock when I'm trying to turn the steering wheel. Not good, even a little bit. Anybody else have such a problem? I'm getting afraid to drive. Larry Willis Sent from my iPad
[QUAD-L] Posts?
Anybody posting or are you too busy? Haven't had anythingin days. GA
[QUAD-L] I like Mulberries
Wheels, Just thought I would let you know that your story will lead off my speaking at our Tuesday PM Men's Bible Study. As this story started on the site, I thought how are those parents, when things settle down and there sitting in the quietness somewhere and it hits them what they allowed happen, are they ever going to live with their decision. They are in shock and the wife in my opinion is a selfless total jerk. We need to pray for the family. The next day after hearing about the hunter, a friend that was bright, healthy and a retired Master Sergeant that at one time was in charge of guarding the airport hanger that houses Air Force One, ended his life at the end of an extension cord. In 1976, a young police officer on patrol in our village, saw the father of his best friend, step in front of the car in front of him to commit suicide. The police officer had to pull the drunken idiot from under the ladies car and unsuccessfully perform CPR. He was told by the police department to keep his mouth shut and it will go away in time. Within a year that office quit the force, and soon after committed suicide. I miss my brother, he was a good policeman and friend. Guy's pray for me on Tuesday PM as I talk about this. It will be the first time I spoke in public about suicide. Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] This world suck!
Hello all, Yes, the world sucks, not just for the handicapped people, but for many able-bodied people. The family involved in making that decision, to allow the quad to be taken off the ventilator will come to regret those moments. Many on this list have been put under anesthesia, how well could you think after you came to? I know it said that the man made his own decision. I hope I am not related to that family! All of us have gone through so much and accomplished so many things. Compare a custodian that cleans bathrooms with Bill Gates the founder of Microsoft. No matter which way you look at the situation, each one accomplished what they could. As with all quads, each is different. Rufus Beiler, an Amish men in Pennsylvania, fell from a roof and can't even use his fingers, but without electricity in the home, he devised a system for a hydraulic elevator, learned computer and is now a successful architect. Did you hear that world, he couldn't even move a finger. Among the Amish community there are several success stories of quads making a living and contributing to their community. Yes, we all face different aspects of our injury, but in most cases we triumphed. Each year on the quad site, most everyone acknowledges their anniversary date of their accident. Many are sad, bitter while others are hopeless, fortunately these are a few. Sometimes we dread our anniversary and sometimes we give thanks. In spite of all the issues that we face, I look forward to marking another milestone. In my opinion, God gave me a gift 46 years post SCI. Last week a friend of mine took his life at the end of an electrical cord. In 1976 my brother (a police officer)took his life after witnessing an accident of his best friend father, an alcoholic, stepping out in front of a car to commit suicide. My brother pulled him from under a car and attempted CPR, no luck.The Police Department's advice, keep your mouth shut and get over it. Then there's me! I'm C5-6, multiple problems just like the rest of us. After being discharged from a state institution the nurse took my father aside and gave him some advice. Take him home, buy him a television and wait for him to die. This was not a mean comment, this was the mindset of that time period. Boy how things have changed! I took my interest of hunting and fishing to open a small business selling articles of that interest. Having a strong feeling that I was to go into the electronics field, I approached the office of vocational rehabilitation to acquire funding for a home correspondence course. No computers back then, everything was done through the mail. Of course the office of vocationa l rehabilitation said no way, someone without the use of their fingers could not work on electronics equipment. Okay, they wouldn't pay for it, I would. After I was three quarters of the way through the course, a miracle happened they paid for the rest of it. Sometimes God put you at the right place at the right time and in my case it was the CB craze of the 1970's. In this same small single car garage that I was selling hunting and fishing equipment, along with live night crawlers, I started servicing CB radios with the help of two part-time technicians that were attending electronics school. The two part-time technicians were hired full-time, a third was added part-time, and busting at the seams, I purchased property and constructed a building on the opposite side of the street. Within five years I had three full-time technicians, two part-time technicians, three office people, not including my wife and myself. Our business continued to expand, God kept opening new doors and we expanded, sending business fliers to fire departments in 13 states. We have serviced fire equipment from every state including Alaska, but not Hawaii. Darn, missed that one. As things would happen, my wife had a health issue, visited the wrong doctor and the medical bills piled up. As many of the married quads know, your wife in many cases is your main caregiver. Any funds that had been built up quickly went for my health care and hers. The next several years would take us to a very comfortable lifestyle to living in the red. Well, that is water over the dam. After selling the business to cover our bills around 1995, I continued to manage the business on a part-time basis for the new owner. Unfortunately the new owner did not have a business head on his shoulders. After his business fails around 2005, I continued to service fire pagers on a limited basis. Earlier this year I retired from all of electronics and my 62-year-old brain is trying to learn web site design. Yes, we all have our trials and we all have our triumphants. I just wished they would have given him a chance to see what he could do. He may have found a cure for cancer. We
[QUAD-L] overhead lift
Anybody know of an older Sure Hands or Handi Move lifts for sale? I need the travel wheel that propels the lift along the rail. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Wordpress
It is a cold and windy day, a good day to be inside. I recently read an e-mail on the quad site about the people working in web site design. I would like to develop a simple Wordpress site but I am having problems understanding some of the plug-ins and exactly how Wordpress works. Is there anyone out there that is willing to give some advice? Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] Like him or hate him, he is a role model
Friday night @ 10:00 p.m. on Sean Hannity Show on Fox will be a quad that didn't let his injury stop him. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] I Hate cold weather
It is cold in Pennsylvania! Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Soda bottle
I have a piece of string with a loop on one end and a lasso on the other. Works great for getting sodas from the fridge. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] i AGREE
Obama is looking out for #1. Don't blame this one on the Republicans, all as you need to do is look at 100 Pennsylvania and the type of people he hangs around with. Remember, we need to pass this bill so we can see what is in it, or rather what isn't in it. Glenn Henry
Re: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!
Hello broken leg, I was in approximately the same predicament that you are in. I broke my leg several years ago in three places, just below the knee, just above the ankle, and the third was the small bone. The first thing the doctor asked me was do you want me just to amputate. YEAH RIGHT! This doctor was trying to save another person's leg and it turned into gangrene and needed to be amputated. Sometimes I question in a doctor's intelligence. New doctor: my second opinion Dr. wasn't quite sure what to do and his young casting assistant suggested a Bob Jones cast. This cast is soft cast of cotton batting wrapped thickly of round the leg. The cotton batting was wrapped with Ace bandages and changed every two weeks. It held the bones in place, and no pressure sores from a hard cast. Works for me! Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 9/30/2013 7:09:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, aa999...@yahoo.com writes: I know it has been quite some time since I have posted anything and sense on bed restriction due to a broken leg. Has anybody else had any experience with 21st-century products? Well last year I received my new chair, but the breath control was a lot more sensitive than Invacare! After months of trying to reprogram and to adjust it with no difference. My local people finally shipped it off to the manufacturer on their dime and found some issues that they resolve. Knowing that I'm a road warrior no matter the season in northern Indiana. They threw on some lithium ion batteries that's supposed to have a range of 30 miles? Yes that's right and as far as I know the only chair in my area powered by these batteries over $2000 worth. So upon receiving this chair back it was much better but far from perfect. Like with anything whether it's a chair or some other form of technology whole load of luck and practice. After finishing my routine at the local elementary school as a volunteer and paid homework tutor after school for one hour. Just needed to pick up a few things at my local dollar store and is not unusual to be out most of the day without anybody with me. Upon turning onto a main isle I caught my foot on the display shelf and never knew that my foot was in harms way. About halfway through my heard the two bones break about 3 inches above the ankle. At first I just thought I must've caught something on my armrest but after asking the cashier the condition of my foot confirmed my suspicions. I have broken my other leg a couple different times but nothing quite like this. Being my independent self I just thought travel across town to get it x-rayed and a sample boot type of support device. Boy was I wrong and somebody that knew what was going on call 911 for me and took a trip in a ambulance. Placing a temporary cast almost all the way to my knee and thinking the orthopedic doctor would put a regular cast after examining me the following day. He is wise thinking the temporary would just do fine and not to worry?? Our personalities and his bedside manner was absolutely horrible or horrifying. I went about after that appointment to get a second opinion and have great difficulties finding a specialist willing to do that. At first they told me my insurance Medicare and Medicaid would not cover that opinion, well at least here in Indiana they do. On a follow-up appointment the bones were all lined up and told me to remain on bed rest. Then three weeks into this waiting game the bones shifted and he was not happy with my attitude with him and vice versa. He gladly sent me to another doctor to deal with this misalignment of bones. I will be having surgery was a nail and screws this coming Thursday and hoping a couple weeks from now to at least get up in my chair? Sorry this post is so long and will be celebrating my 20th anniversary coming up in November 14. Take care and you dear friend. Monty C3/4 complete
[QUAD-L] Sore mouth
I ask about anyone getting sore mouth from ditropan. I happened onto something by chance. I need to eat a snack with one med at night. Sometime that would be peanut butter toast. The peanut butter would also sooth my sore mouth. I am now taking a small amount of PB, maybe the size of 2 tylenol and let it melt in my mouth a few times day. It seems to work well for me, but found that too much PB has the opposite effect. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] sore mouth
Does anyone get a sore mouth from Ditropan? Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] The Elizabethtown Crippled Children Hospital
This is how it was in years past. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Elizabethtown Crippled Childrens Hospital
Senior moment: Website address: http://www.elizabethtowncrippledchildrenshospital.com/ Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Welcome to Obamacare
Five years ago you were not ask those questions. Anyone go to the doctor lately and the office ask a bunch of new questions, including do you drive or are there firearms in your home or the one that really pisses me is do you feel comfortable when alone with your spouse? Oh yeah, don't forget to give your religious affiliation, Those check boxes will be mandatory after Obamacare fully kicks in. We ain't seen nothing yet. Glenn Henry In a message dated 9/4/2013 11:33:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, todd.daughe...@gmail.com writes: I got my drivers license on my 16th birthday, just a regular class C with no restrictions. I was injured at 17, but never made any changes to my license, even for the years that I was using hand controls. Recently I went to change the address online and ran across this question... * Have you ever had seizures, fainting, heart trouble, hearing problems, musculoskeletal performance problems, or respiratory function problems? So my question is when I say yes to this, what do you all think this will trigger? Another driving test? Todd C-6inc
[QUAD-L] What you do in life depends on you
Anyone in NASCAR hear of Hendrick Motors? http://www.tigernet.com/update/general/Clemson-grad-born-arms-designer-Hendr ick-Motorsports-11671 Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Anniversary
Today is my 47 anniversary (whoopie) of my accident.\ Did I miss out on things in life, yes! Were doors opened for me that would not have opened if my accident had not occurred, definitely! I have had a good life and hope to post 48. But there are days life sucks Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
Re: [QUAD-L] Sure Hands
I agree, it is great. As for the batteries, they are customer replaceable, purchase at Batteries+ for about $45 each, 2 required. My issue is the rubber wheel is drying out and breaking. A refurbished wheel and motor, wheel not sold separately is $1000. Rip off!!! I can get the motor online for $150, but I ready have 2 working motors on the shelf. I will find the wheel, but for now I need to shell out $1K. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 7/6/2013 10:15:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kult...@yahoo.com writes: Hi Don, I have had Sure Hands w/ HandiMove lift for about 14 of my 15 years as a quad, and it has been nothing short of fantastic! I'm a c5/c6 quad, and at 6'5 240lbs it's the only way for me to xfer myself w/o help to/from bed, or between chairs. Aside from my power chair and adapted van, it is essential to my living as independently as I can. It has been great maintenance-wise, too. I've only had to replace the battery twice in that time. It was expensive (sorry, don't remember exactly, but maybe $500, including the service visit). The one thing I would point out is that you might need high ceilings. My legs are long, so my feet just clear the foot of the bed. My ceilings are in an old house (1860), so higher than many (9 foot, I think). Anyway, I give the lift two thumbs-up and five stars, out of five. It's worth the expense, because the freedom it provides is priceless. From: Don Price donpric...@yahoo.com To: quadlist quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 6:36 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Sure Hands Does anyone here have the Sure Hands ceiling mounted track lift system? I know they're not cheap, but I tested one out and was able to transfer myself independently for the first time in my life. They also don't use a sling. I'm looking for any input, pros and cons, from someone experienced with this system. Thanks! Don. c5-6 30-yrs post injury Tempe, AZ
[QUAD-L] quad list
are we up and working?
[QUAD-L] Time to get out the green can
Hi All, These replies to the posts about sores are overlooking one thing. BAG BALM!! I used to be plagued by superficial sores and skin tears. After one sore tracked to 3 and took over a year to heal, many months in bed, someone advised Bag Balm. Sores become the exception, not the rule. My attendants grease my butt in the am and pm. My butt looks great! NO EXCEPTIONS! Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair van power door motors
There are companies that refurbish motors for $40-75. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 3/20/2013 10:38:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: When you pull the existing motor out of the door and cross reference the number to find out what model to buy..there is no mystery about it. You are correct there is a left side and a ride side motor but thats easy to see the difference. Ive used this method over 10 yrs without issue. Anybody with basic hand tool knowledge can get this done. I did buy one rebuilt motor from the vendor for 300 because I was in a pinch, its no different, no miracle motor. The chinese versions of the delco are pretty much junk although they work. The good news if you buy from a auto parts store is you will get a warranty and probally get a free motor. If your rich just pay somebody. This is just for low budget quads that have a brother or uncle that is handy. Ron From: Thomas E. Cusack tecn...@sbcglobal.net To: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, March 20, 2013 8:11:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair van power door motors be careful of statements and claims like this. yes, mfr's used the old delco power window motor but when gm phased out delco the lift mfr's started to use other suppliers. the reason for the delco motor was good torque, low voltage draw. the kicker was finding the correct delco motor as they were available in left hand and right hand orientation. the newer motors aren't interchangeable with older motors and in some instances the secondary supplier delco motor might be too thick to fit so just be cautious. the industry lived and died with that motor-when gm did what they did the mfr's had to change. remember if you change something you open yourself to shorting the lift out and having some potential for some real trouble. just a word to the wise. good luck tom From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, March 20, 2013 2:46:20 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair van power door motors I just wanted to let people know on the list that the expensive motors they charge you 3-500 bucks to replace in either the duals side doors, single sliding, or transfer seat is nothing but a power window motor that can be bought on ebay or the auto parts store. You just pull the motor out and there is a numbered sticker on it. You cross reference that number to the vehicle it was made for andbuy the motor. Just bought an ac-delco motor for 28 dollars shipped and it works perfect in my 07 Chevy Express power barn door. The only thing you have to do is the three holes that mount the motor need to be tapped to allow you to use screws to mount instead of rivets. This method worked in my 84 ford, 2000 Safari and 07 Express. Im not sure about the new dodge vans, ive never seen them apart and the power doors on those vans are factory. Hope this can help someone that cant afford the price of a 500 motor Ron Pracht
[QUAD-L] Foley blocking
Hi All, I have a friend with an indwelling foley that blocks with long stringy mucus. No infection. Any ideas? GA
[QUAD-L] Foley alternative
My question is for those that have used a Foley catheter for many years. I am 46 years post SCI and have used a catheter since day one. The catheter has caused erosion on the bladder and the urologist warns me that there may come a time when the bladder can no longer support a catheter. What are some of the other alternatives? Glenn Henry
Re: [QUAD-L] Wound Care
I am blessed to have a friend who is charge nurse in a wound clinic and deals with the latest technology in wound healing. On a previous sore, she recommended using a new dressing with Safetac technology. ( _http://www.molnlycke.com/us/Wound-Care-Products/US/Safetac-Technology/_ (http://www.molnlycke.com/us/Wound-Care-Products/US/Safetac-Technology/) ). The dressing is called Mepilex Border dressing, _( http://molnlycke.com/Global/Wound_Care_Products/UK/Product%20Sheets/Advanced/Mepilex%20Bord er.pdf_ (http://molnlycke.com/Global/Wound_Care_Products/UK/Product%20Sheets/Advanced/Mepilex%20Border.pdf) ) similar to what I have known as mini island dressing. The difference between the two dressings is the Border Dressing uses a tape that is silicon based and does not damage the skin when removed or when you shift weight. The border dressing has a telfa style center but is very thin. A normal dressing would have bunched in this area and the border dressing does bunch to some extent, but less than the island dressing and is much less a problem. Everyone is aware of the white skin that surrounds a wound as well as whiteness in the center of the wound. The whitish film that is in the center of the wound is called bioberden A product called acticoat, was placed on the area then covered it with the border dressing. Although manufacturer states that it can remain on seven days she recommends only three or four days. The acticoat contains silver which helps to remove the white area and keep the area free of bacteria. After the wound is clearer of bioberden, we discontinued using acticoat and started to use another product Puracol AG+ which also has silver in the product. The Puracol was covered with the Border dressing and remained on three or four days. Puracol is a collagen product ( _http://www.allegromedical.com/wound-care-c541/puracol-plus-ag-wound-dressing-with-silver-p557629.html_ (http://www.allegromedical.com/wound-care-c541/puracol-plus-ag-wound-dressing-with-silver-p557629.html) ) the collagen is absorbed into the wound and promotes healing. As I started to search the Internet to purchase the border dressing and Puracol AG+, IMPORTANT MUST BE AG+(with silver), I found some prices ridiculous. One vendor had the border dressings at a price of $75 but with a little searching I found them for $25. The same was true for the Puracol. In addition we will be using the silicone tape ( _http://www.molnlycke.com/us/Wound-Care-Products/Product-Selector---Wound-division/Tabs/Products/Mepit ac/_ (http://www.molnlycke.com/us/Wound-Care-Products/Product-Selector---Wound-division/Tabs/Products/Mepitac/) ) instead of the Medfix tape. Works for me! Glenn Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 2/12/2013 2:03:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, blan...@verizon.net writes: Got a pressure sore the size of a quarter on my ass. My pharmacy informed me that Regranex is not be manufactured anymore, And I have $100 co-pay for it. I'm using Hydrogel, but the wound needs something more effective before it starts Tunneling. Any suggestions? I heard natural bee honey works, anyone have experience with it? Me Bum is causing lousy spasms. Thanks. Sent from Billy Lang's iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] No Thanks
There is never the wrong time to do the right thing and There is never the right time to do the wrong thing God said Thank you Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 2/9/2013 11:22:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bobbie...@aol.com writes: Remember I was telling you all about Dawn a neighbor who happens to be a Quad that lives in our apartment building. Every single snow storm we've gotten in the past 20 years that she and us have been living here, she has NEVER EVER said Thanks to Pete for digging her out. Today Pete dug her out while I was stuck in bed. When he came in, changed his cloths to dry one's. He looks out the window to see Dawn going out to he van and take off. WITHOUT ever calling to say Thanks or stopping by our apartment, which is the first unit to the front door to say Thanks Just don't understand.Bobbie
[QUAD-L] Old age
Yes, we are going in uncharted territory. In July will be 46 years post SCI I will be 62 years old, but feel like I am younger. There are days when I feel older, but I am lucky enough not to have the pain issue. When I was discharged from the hospital my father was told to take me home, buy me a television and wait for me to die. That was the mind set in 1968. I have been active in the electronics field for 35 years and even though I am retired I continue to volunteer for the historical society, active in church and just generally doing something. The worst thing that we can do is sit around watch television and let our brains go mushy. Do something! Wow! As I write this e-mail I'm looking out the picture window at the Susquehanna River. I am blessed to be watching a mature bald eagle circle over the river at this very moment. One blessing that happens to me when I was in the hospital, I had an alcohol block. This killed my spinal column, taking away the pain and spasms. I don't believe they do that procedure today, but I feel that my life was easier not having to deal with those two issues. I'm going to step outside and watch my eagle, talk to you all later. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Ditropan
I have a question for those taking Ditropan. What color is your pill? I have been taking Ditropan (color of pill blue gray) for years with no problem. My pharmacy changed to another supplier, the pill is now robin egg blue, and my mouth is getting sore. Any body have this issue? Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] sport
Any quads take up shooting as a sport? _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsVCHE7ayPE_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsVCHE7ayPE) Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
Re: [QUAD-L] Resume of Jesus Christ
Oh my goodness! Excuse me! I don't read well and I failed to notice that all the posts that have ever been posted concern quad issues, as if my belief in God helping me through every day life, as well as other quads on the list. I'm one that feels God is a quad issue that I need him to help me through the day. I respect your point of view on this post, will not make another post based on the Resume... posting I promise! I'm not going to get into a skunk pissing contest with you on this issue, I would lose. Others on the quad site wouldn't appreciate the smell. Oh yes, all those that Wish Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy, how much snow (Nan), whatever.. It's not a quad issue, knock it off. I wish people were tolerant enough and not get worked up over peoples beliefs, quit trying to push something down my throat that I don't want and get offended at what someone says. Have a Blessed Day, Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 1/17/2013 3:56:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rollingl...@yahoo.com writes: If you read the quad-list rules it clearly says not to use this link for religious views. I have been on the list 20 years. For the most part people observe not turning this into a religious forum and keep it to help quads. I'm non-religious as are many others on here, but we don't go saying anything against your believes. Think what ever you want, but keep the quad-list a information filled place for quad issues and we will all be better off. From: gah17...@aol.com gah17...@aol.com To: rollingl...@yahoo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Resume of Jesus Christ And who made you supreme ruler? Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 1/17/2013 12:49:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rollingl...@yahoo.com writes: Please keep the quad-list free from religious opinions. This is not the right forum for anyones religious or non-religious beliefs. From: Ismael Cavazos ismael.cava...@att.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 9:21 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Resume of Jesus Christ This is SIMPLY AWESOME! I've never seen this before! Whoever put The Resume of Jesus Christ together is surely a blessing to us all! Please share it! The last sentence says it all... Send this resume to everyone you know, you never know who may have an opening!Powerful! Have a blessed day! The Resume of Jesus Christ Address: Ephesians 1:20 Phone: Romans 10:13 Website: The Bible . Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus _ Objective My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume. _ Qualifications I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19) I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7) I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7) I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13) The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14) _ Occupational Background I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49 ). I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful. My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15 -17) _ Skills Work Experiences Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the broken hearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18). I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33 ). Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9) _ Educational Background I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6). In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3). My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105). I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21). _ Major
Re: [QUAD-L] Resume of Jesus Christ
And who made you supreme ruler? Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 1/17/2013 12:49:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rollingl...@yahoo.com writes: Please keep the quad-list free from religious opinions. This is not the right forum for anyones religious or non-religious beliefs. From: Ismael Cavazos ismael.cava...@att.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 9:21 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Resume of Jesus Christ This is SIMPLY AWESOME! I've never seen this before! Whoever put The Resume of Jesus Christ together is surely a blessing to us all! Please share it! The last sentence says it all... Send this resume to everyone you know, you never know who may have an opening!Powerful! Have a blessed day! The Resume of Jesus Christ Address: Ephesians 1:20 Phone: Romans 10:13 Website: The Bible . Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus _ Objective My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume. _ Qualifications I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19) I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7) I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7) I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13) The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14) _ Occupational Background I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49 ). I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful. My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15 -17) _ Skills Work Experiences Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the broken hearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18). I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33 ). Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9) _ Educational Background I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6). In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3). My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105). I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21). _ Major Accomplishments I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26 ). I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15 ). I defeated the arch enemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15 ). I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead! There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website. _ References Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healing, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance. _ In Summation Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47 ). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15 ). Send this resume to everyone you know, you never know who may have an opening! Thanks for your help.
[QUAD-L] Damn it!
Excuse the language. In 2010, 2011 and 2012 each year with in two weeks of May 1, I went to the hospital with either a mucous plug, severe bronchitis, pneumonia whenever they could put on paper is what they called it. I can't remember but in 2011 in 2012 it started with a scratchy throat and sinus drainage. All three years happened after I visited the doctor, and blood tests and really didn't have much of an issue. And here it is, a new year, 2013. Am I about to do it again? On Thursday and Friday evening I had a scratchy throat during the night and morning. During the day it did not seem to be an issue. On Saturday my sinuses started to drain down my throat and now I have this dry hacking cough. It almost feels like a reflex cough. We have forced air heat in the home and I believe the air to be dry. Saturday night I had a humidifier and it may have helped a little, but here it is Tuesday and I feel like crap. I have been taking Musenex for the last 24 hours, not really having much sinus drainage, but I never really had a lot, just a scratchy throat. The reflex seems to be in the center of my chest and it almost feels like I am having minor muscle spasms in my chest. I had blood tests done two weeks ago, the doctor said everything looks good and I felt good. Does anybody have trouble with dry heat? Does this sound familiar to anyone? I had started using my nebulizer, taking cough drops, and Musenex. I have no temperature in my oxygen level is 97. Disgusted in Pennsylvania! Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] all quiet on the Western front
I notice there has not been a lot of postings over the holidays. I hope everyone is just relaxing. Just a few hours away from a new year, my prayer is that each and every persons that post on this site has a safe and enjoyable evening and may 2013 be one of those years of no hospital visits and your wheelchair tires need replaced twice. Happy new year, Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] zzzzzzzzzzz......
Anybody awake? Merry Christmas, Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Do your own research
Before you open your mouth and insert foot, do your research. The UN Treaty would have taken power of attorney from some disabled and put them in the hands of health directive panels to decide if you are a productive segment of the society. Second, check out Agenda 21 it scares the crap out of me. Lastly, one of my caregivers, an RN, takes seizure meds. When meeting with the two neurosurgeons she ask about her meds. Under new regulations she can only get a 30 day supply at a time. When ask if something happens and she can't get meds, the first said as he was leaving the room, you die and the second informed her the decision to continue to dispense certain medications does not start until you are 75. If you haven't seen cut backs yet, just wait. Oh, one last question: Are you a productive person? Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] Mushy tires
I use solid tires on my Storm. They are like sponges, if I go out after a rain and come inside I leave tracks and sometimes stains carpet and vinyl. Any body have similar problem. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Quick disconnect
Does anyone know of a certain quick disconnect available for quads. I want to find something to hook a dog leash onto and unhook easily. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] Emergency power
I kept my Group 24 battery (Heavy duty deep cycle) removed from my Invacare Storm, wired in parrel, hooked to a 1500 watt inverter, added a cheap charger, mounted in a large Craftsmen toolbox on wheels, Instant AC. Runs my hospital bed, air mattress and 100 watt light over 8 hours. If it would go longer than 8 hours, the box can be moved to a vehicle, the ac charger unplugs and battery jumpers snap on, start car and we go another ?? hours. I discharge / charge it once a month. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
Re: [QUAD-L] UTI Hell
Hello, If your Dr. is not experienced with a lot of UTI's, the first thing they want to put you on is antibiotics. If your symptoms are minimal, let your body fight it naturally. I have had pse... many times but my body usually takes care of it. Just because your urine tests positive doesn't mean you need to go on antibiotics. Indwelling foley, 46 years and been done the road. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582 In a message dated 10/15/2012 1:57:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, moo_on_whe...@yahoo.com writes: I've been battling a persistent pseudomonas bladder infection on and off since May. This last one has kicked my butt, leaving me weak and tired, and I've tried two strong antibiotics with no results. Any time I change meds, especially with antibiotics, I get constipated. The week before last (when I was on Rocephin) I went 5 days without going and wanted someone to just shoot me. Anyway, after I got off that drug the BOP went back to normal, but my UA came back positive again and I started another antibiotic on Friday. I haven't pooped since then. Does anyone else have this problem with antibiotics? Does anyone else have experience with pseudomonas? It was easier getting rid of the staph infection I had in March. :( A quad friend recommended finding an infectious disease doctor. The other question I had is in regards to IV drugs. I have BAD veins- the last 3 hospital visits the nurses, IV team, flight crew, tried to get an IV and no one was successful. I had a PICC line early on (the head of radiology had to put it in...it took him 3 hours) and my doc is thinking about putting either a PICC or a port in now if I need to switch to an IV med. Opinions? I'm not sure which would be better/easier to put in. Thanks, Mandy, c6-7 I would like to come back as a palo santo tree on the weather side of an island, so that I could be, myself, a perfect witness, and look, mute, and wave my arms. -Annie Dillard
[QUAD-L] Lateral
Over many years I struggled with very bad posture. I leaned very far to the right and at times found it to be very uncomfortable. The biggest issue I had was while driving and making a left turn. This would cause me to lean even farther. I took a plastic lateral from an old wheelchair that I had salvaged. I took off the metal piece and placed the plastic piece in the corner of the chair,which helped to hold me somewhat straighter, making quite a difference in comfort and when I drive. I also had an issue where my left hip would migrate against the side of the chair. I placed a foam cushion on the left side of my chair before seating and it helps to hold me somewhat straighter. Each body and situation are different and what works for one person may not work for another. Age and gravity are taking its toll,sometimes you just need to give it a gentle nudge the other way. Good luck, Glenn In a message dated 10/13/2012 12:31:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, daa...@aol.com writes: I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on because of osteoporosis. What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the right of my left side pad. What are some other ideas other quad list members have tried. Dana a message dated 10/9/2012 5:03:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbell...@cox.net writes: hi Larry, I lean to, the last 2 yrs it has affected my driving as well. It seems to be the norm for us. they say it is scoliosis. I am having an x-ray to see if that's true, I will let you know. Best, Shirley Bell www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com - Original Message - From: Larry Willis lwillis82...@msn.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 4:17 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question Hey guys. For the last year I have noticed that I am leaning to the left. In the past month it has got worse. Now I have to physically hold myself upright or I go tumbling leftward. As you might expect, it is really affecting my ability to drive, or to do anything for that matter. Anyone have an idea what the cause might be? I sleep on my left side as well. Thanks. Sent from my iPad
[QUAD-L] No spasms
46 years post SCI and no spasms. I had a procedure in 1968 called an alcohol block. Prior to the procedure spasms were so bad I was forced to lay in a fetal position. After, my legs relaxed and no more spasms, but if a cure were found today to regenerate the spine there would be not chance of reversing below the injection point. No spasms, but I did get one heck of a hangover. Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] 46 years post SCI
63 years old, feel 110 today. Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] Got thar right
Life is what you make it with God's help of course. Tonight is our weekly Prayer Warrior meeting and we will pray for the quads going through depression this week. I'm just coming off 3 day depression that was a dozzie. July 10, 1966, my timeline. In my opinion, God gave me a gift. At the age of 15 I was headed down the wrong road. Coming from a small town there were not many kids to choose from when looking for a friend. Some of my childhood friends chose different paths: Art robbed a bank, committed suicide, Ken, after consuming a few too many drowned, Bob, for some reason took his life at the end of a rope, another Bob, celebrated his graduation by drinking too much, never quite making it to his graduation and Stanley, lifetime sex offender. Then there's me! I guess I was the oddball of the bunch. After spending 2 1/2 years in a state hospital my parents decide there is no further rehabilitation, so they take me home. On the day of my discharge the nurse took my father aside and gave him some advice. Take him home, buy him a television and wait for him to die. This was not a mean comment, this was the mind set of that time period. Sometimes God opens doors, put you at the right place at the right time and in my case it was the CB craze of the 1970's. I started servicing CB radios with the help of two part-time technicians that were attending electronics school. The two part-time technicians were hired full-time, a third was added part-time, and busting at the seams, I purchased property and constructed a building on the opposite side of the street. Within five years I had three full-time technicians, two part-time technicians, three office people, not including my wife and myself. Our business continued to expand, God kept opening new doors and we expanded, sending business fliers to fire departments in 13 states. We have serviced fire equipment from every state including Alaska, but not Hawaii. Darn, missed that one. As things would happen, my wife had a health issue, visited the wrong doctor and the medical bills piled up. As many of the married quads know, your wife in many cases is your main caregiver. Any funds that had been built up quickly went for my health care and hers. The next several years would take us to a very comfortable lifestyle to living in the red. Well, that is water over the dam. After selling the business to cover our bills around 1995, I continued to manage the business on a part-time basis for the new owner. Unfortunately the new owner did not have a business head on his shoulders. After his business fails around 2005, I continued to service fire pagers on a limited basis. July 10, 2012 I closed a door God opened and am now retired. My life isn't over, it wasn't over in 1966, God just opened different doors. My first door, July 1966, door number 2 in 1995. It's going to be interesting to see what God has behind door number 3. Keep going, it's worth it in the end! Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] Air mattress
How does everyone handle power outages? I'm making an emergency backup from Group 24 batteries and inverter. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582
[QUAD-L] wheelchair parts
Hi all, Is anyone parting out a Permobile Chairman 2K? A guy in town needs some parts. Thanks, Glenn
[QUAD-L] Realplayer
I can't download videos from you tube any longer. Anybody know what changed? Glenn Henry
[QUAD-L] Interesting heat story
Along with my question about temperature, I will share a funny story. It's true! About five years ago we owned property and a summer cabin in central Pennsylvania. Financial issues dictated that we needed to sell my dream property. My wife was working that day and my plan was to take the 2 Hour Drive, spend an hour or two saying goodbye to my dream, then come home. I did not tell my wife where I was doing, but my health aide knew what I was doing and we were in contact by cell phone. Of course I picked the hottest day of the year, 95 in the shade. The trip went fine, I called my health aide before starting back the mountain to let her know I was okay. I had turned off the car to make this call, started the car, started back the driveway and the van quit. There I was in the forest, could not open the ramp because of trees and no cell service. Okay Lord, tell me what to do. I open the side door of the van, got as close to the side as I could, and I got one bar. I called one of my local emergency numbers, they sent a gentleman from a local service station. By the time he got there, the van engine had cooled down, and it started fine. I told him what I was going to do and I would stop by the service station on my way home. I stayed about two hours, had a good cry or two, then started home. Stopping at the service station he once again checked my van and thought everything looked okay. He gave me a can of carburetor starter in case I had any further problems. At this point I was very hot, but because of the van problems I did not run the air conditioner. About half a mile down the road I thought that I would stop at a convenience store, purchase their cheapest cooler, two bags of ice and 12 bottles of water. The longer I was outside in the van, the hotter I was getting. I was getting close to a heat stroke so is trying to stay in the air conditioning as long as I could. It wasn't working real well. I guess I didn't look too good, one of the employees ask if I was okay. I told him that if I passed out, simply wet me down and I would be okay. I told him what would really help would be to sit in his meat locker for a half-hour. Well, I didn't get into the meat locker, but sat in the cutting room for the next 30 minutes. Feeling better, I started my 2 Hour Drive. If anybody has crossed the Clarks Ferry Bridge just outside Harrisburg Pennsylvania, there is always m oderate traffic. I'm crossing the bridge and almost to the other side my van quits. Quickly looking in the rearview mirror, there was no traffic behind me and an exit was just a few hundred feet away. I take the exit and at the bottom is a large stone parking lot being shaded by the overpass. Wow, what a God thing! First, I called the state police, told them I was in no immediate danger but if they have a cruiser in the area, I was handicapped and could have a heat stroke. Next, I called AAA and gave them the information. In the meantime, I opened the cooler, dumped three bottles of water over my head, started eating ice and waited, and waited, and waited. I was there about an hour, AAA never did find me, neither did the state police. In the parking lot people were coming and going and I guess I still looked a little ratty, probably more like a drowned rat. I spotted a state police cruiser coming up the highway and started to go toward the highway, but not fast enough. The two guys that were watching me actually jumped out on the road and started waving their hands. The police cruiser turns around and comes back. My luck, I get an officer that has just come on duty, not a wrinkle in his uniform and hair neatly combed. He puts on his hat, comes over and asked what's the problem. I tell him the story and asked if he would spray the stuff in the carburetor. Well yes, do you have a screwdriver? Yeah right, right here my back pocket. Well he is screwing around under the hood, a redneck in a pickup truck (no gun in the gun rack) pulled up and asked if he could help. Of course Mr. prim and proper allowed him to pull the vent hose. Mr. prim and proper starts to spray into the carburetor area and the can sprung a big time leak all over his nicely laundered trousers with no wrinkles. He starts spitting out obscenities, throws the can in the grass, where it probably is today and said let's see if it starts now. Of course, it started. We later found out it was the fuel pump in the gas tank that was the issue. After he left, I travel the next hour not following the speed limit, thinking I'll get home before anything else happens. Of course by this time at 7 p.m., 10 hours earlier I started my journey, but by now I needed to let my wife know where I was and I dreaded reaching Washington Boro. Sometimes wives can say more by not saying anything! That's my funny story, and I'll stick
