Re: [QUAD-L] TREKINETIC manual chair
the other day in a line at Fry's electronics, a kid said to me, I've always wanted to put a gas motor in one of those things. (my electric wheelchair) I said, you wouldn't like it - too unstable. He said, Maybe, but it would be fun while it lasted. I just smiled I used to talk like that when I was 10 feet tall and bullet proof... now I know better. AZDAVE From: Tim Thompson Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 1:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] TREKINETIC manual chair 13 year old does wheelchare backflip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5B5iB67Ld0NR=1 X-treme rolling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJvgT60-mkfeature=related Oh to be a Para.. stunt On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 10:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys check out this all-terrain manual wheelchair: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqIf8OSZerk To me it kinda looks like a baby carriage but the idea looks promising. It's called the TREKINETIC. -- Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.
Re: [QUAD-L] FW: gas pumps
I'm not real sure just how much gasoline expands and contracts from 35 degrees to 110 degrees ( typical temp span here in Phoenix ) but that is on my to-do list to find out. I've heard this argument before and dismissed it as a micro-cause of bad mileage as opposed to running the A/C, jack rabbit starts, and the 'square' effect of speed ( force of plowing wind at 80 mph is twice that of going 40 mph). [Or is it twice every 10 mph... I forget - I'll look it up.] IF the 'swell' factor of hot gas over cold gas is say a teaspoon per gallon, that ratio is 168/167 or 0.99405.This means that 20 mpg turns into 19.88 mpg or a trip of 300 miles (15 gallons) turns into 298.21 miles. One foolish step on the gas or a little headwind and your 1.79 miles total can come and go many times over. A similar supposed savings by not pumping too fast because the extra bubbles you get reduce your gas mileage leaves me similarly non-flushed.OH, the argument that the two numbers shown on the pump not matching up correctly seems a lot less likely than just not getting a full gallon when it says you did. NOW, let's see you measure out exactly one gallon - plus or minus a teaspoon. :) AZDAVE -- From: Tod E. Santee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 4:20 PM To: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] FW: gas pumps It's just as easy, if not moreso, to rig a pump so the gallons and price shown actually *do* match but have it pumping less. So the 10 gallons divided by 10 method won't necessarily tell much. Instead, you'd need need a very accurate 1 or 2 gallon container to fill just rigjht... then see if all the numbers match per gallon pumped. CNN reported today that pump calibrations at US stations are made assuming the gas is at 60 degrees F. If as is warmer than 60 F you get less energy (hydrogen-carbon molecules) from it -- if it's cooler than 60 F you get more. Depending where you live in the US this could be a huge difference. So my van should get better mileage in Bangor, ME than it does in Tucson, AZ. It reported that pumps in Canada autocalibrate based on temperature so stations don't lose out (gas gets cooler more often there). Tanks in the UIS don't adjust for high/low temperature deviations even though it's a very easy thing to fix. A truck driver tested fuel from a pump and it was over 78 F. At that rate (if it's consistent) he would be overpaying about $1250 this year. Best regards, --Tod Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is good advice. They had the same thing happen here, but you need to contact the agricultural apartment with the pump number and the location of the gas station. If you think it's been rigged for fraudulent purposes and it's just not a calibration problem, you need to contact the state attorney general. That way he or she can launch an investigation into price gouging. The old adage, may the customer beware, the is very applicable here. Quadius
Re: [QUAD-L] Good Advice Tod!
You remind me of the kid in our high school with a 160 IQ and perfect pitch who's main claim was that he grew the best pot in town in his closet. He never contributed a thing to society and died early from drunk driving. AZDAVE From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:58 PM To: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Good Advice Tod! Great Advice too! Best Wishes In a message dated 5/27/2008 5:53:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: An important point is that progress may have much more to do with how you use what you regain and how well you train yourself in improvising to do things toward independence. These can be much more beneficial than specifically what muscle use and control is regained. I was a complete C5/6 Quad who went on to college and 11 years teaching while an L4 Para my age in my same small hometown went on to become the town drunk often found passed out leaning on the outside wall of the last bar he was able to wheel out of (or was pushed out aft passing out). How you do with what you have is the key! Best regards, --Tod Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food.
[QUAD-L] Another anniversary....
it was a warm spring night back in 1967.. the good ol' days of being ten feet tall and bullet proof. I know a few of you have been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, wore it out. for the new guy, I got a little more return each day for about the 1st year. since then, I've been on steady hold- no gains but more importantly, no major losses. what helped me through was a good woman whom I dated a few times in high school before my sci, and 3 wonderful kids to keep me busy. I finished college at Wayne State Univ. in Detroit in '72 and came out to Arizona in '74 to escape the cold and seek my fortune. I taught high school for a few years and then worked as a programmer for Honeywell for 25 years before they gave my job away to India. Now I'm retired and burning up my retirement pension waiting for 65 when I'll have to switch over to my 401k. I sure hope the market turns back up so I can pump it up a bit more b/4 I tap into it. what happens to us in life is not nearly so important as what we do about it. Sure this whole sci thing sucks and is definitely a bad deal, but what one does with the cards he is dealt is what makes all the difference. We quads are tough, no doubt about it - now go out and prove to yourself and everyone else that it isn't the end - you can still make some good lemonade out of this mess. Congrats to you all for making it as far as you have. Success is just a whole bunch of small victories strung together. Slip through those days like I slipped through May 24th. I was so busy I forgot all about it being my 41st milestone. AZDave When God Closes a Door, Somewhere He Opens a Window _DAVEOCONNELL.COM_ (http://www.daveoconnell.com/) **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?NCID=aolfod000302)
Re: [QUAD-L] Gas for $1.25 gallon
wow drinkable alcohol for 1.25 / gal. screw the car, let's party. azdave -Original Message- From: Mark Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 14 May 2008 1:35 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] Gas for $1.25 gallon The furure is here. HYPERLINK http://www.efuel100.com/default.aspx http://www.efuel100.com/default.aspx Mark No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1432 - Release Date: 5/14/2008 7:49 AM ?
Re: [QUAD-L] FW: Big Virus
clicking on a link in an email is like drinking from a paper bag covered bottle from someone on the street. if he's your friend, ok; if you don't know him, he probably just relieved himself into that bottle. don't click unknown links. AZDAVE (This one writes on your boot sector - the brain that starts your computer up. Without your boot sector, your PC is a fancy door stop.) In a message dated 5/13/2008 4:41:30 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fwd: Big Virus Received: from 209.191.106.36 (HELO web39605.mail.mud.yahoo.com) (209.191.106.36) by mta105.mail.re1.yahoo.com with SMTP; Mon, 12 May 2008 10:49:39 -0700 Received: (qmail 64622 invoked by uid 60001); 12 May 2008 17:49:39 - Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Alan Hillman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: steve beckett [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fwd: Big Virus Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 14:05:49 -0600 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary==_NextPart_000_0029_01C8B4BB.B6A94610 X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook 12.0 Thread-Index: Aci0a65exoaJaBv5R0q3rfz7kRQO6w== Note: forwarded message attached. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. _Try it now._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ) From: herbert mcc [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dominic Alisio Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED], Vincent Ambrose [EMAIL PROTECTED], Marty Anker [EMAIL PROTECTED], Derrick E Batts [EMAIL PROTECTED], Randall Beeman [EMAIL PROTECTED], walter bianchi [EMAIL PROTECTED], Christopher Buckner [EMAIL PROTECTED], Devin Callis [EMAIL PROTECTED], Eric Shelly Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED], Scott Cilley [EMAIL PROTECTED], Roy Sandy Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED], Aaron Crowl [EMAIL PROTECTED], Larry Cullison [EMAIL PROTECTED], Kenneth Ray Cummings [EMAIL PROTECTED], Wayne Fitzwater [EMAIL PROTECTED], Ronald Fortmeyers [EMAIL PROTECTED], Edward Foxwell [EMAIL PROTECTED], Ed Mary Friend [EMAIL PROTECTED], Arnold Geist [EMAIL PROTECTED], Steve Gibson [EMAIL PROTECTED], Linda Gordon [EMAIL PROTECTED], David Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED], Alan Hillman [EMAIL PROTECTED], Craig Hostetter [EMAIL PROTECTED], William Barbara Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED], Alan Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED], Diana Junkins [EMAIL PROTECTED], Steven Lilley [EMAIL PROTECTED], Gary Lyons [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tammy Mattingly [EMAIL PROTECTED], Frank May [EMAIL PROTECTED], Bern McCourt [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tyrone McCrobie [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tom Parks [EMAIL PROTECTED], Frank A Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED], Micheal Pitman [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tom Rogers [EMAIL PROTECTED], Russell Rosendale [EMAIL PROTECTED], Bill Shupe [EMAIL PROTECTED], Jim Silbaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED], Adrian Spiker [EMAIL PROTECTED], George Flemming Streaker [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony doris Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED], Isaac Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED], Sam Wachter [EMAIL PROTECTED], Kenneth Whitehair [EMAIL PROTECTED], Michael Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED], barbara winters [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tina Zou [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Big Virus Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:49:39 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary==_NextPart_000_0025_01C8B4BB.B6A77150 X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook 12.0 Thread-Index: Aci0WIynwxX8urgnQlCzooLTmo2hDw== BIG virus coming I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus! I checked snopes.com, this morning, and it is for real!! Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP. PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS! You should be alert during the next several weeks. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD,' regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc (C drive) of your computer. This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it. If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it.! This includes all cards, too. Shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been
Re: [QUAD-L] Local Gas Prices ( help my quad pals find cheapest gas )
my sons in college also tell me ethanol has less energy per gallon than gasoline does. this means you'll need more of it while getting fewer miles per gallon. AZDAVE In a message dated 5/6/2008 9:48:16 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not sure who I received this from, but I thought it was the list, received from a Internet friend. I did not know that 711, was not a credible store just thought I would send along. Dana thanks Dana, But as an ASE certified Auto Repair Technician, I would like to point out something... sometimes cheapest isn't best, many of the cheaper fueling places like most Maverick Stores 7 Elevens are carrying Ethanol blended alcohol/gasoline combo fuel, while it can be cheaper it also has downsides of causing fuel wasting and lowered fuel economy over the long haul in fuel injected vehicles.. running non ethanol contining fuel brings better mileage when the vehicle is kept properly maintained, reduces the frequency of injector and/or fuel pump replacement becoming necessary, and fuel filters clog and need replacement less often too... Personally in my vehicles because of this I only buy Chevron, Texaco, Shell gas in my cars trucks except if its an emergency, (I'm out of gas without a choice because I have to get what is closest at the time) increased vehicle repair costs does not offset the original savings resultant from the purchase of ethanol containg fuel... In 1999 my testimony at our State House defeated a Mandatory Ethonol Bill in the State of Idaho... presented by uneducated legislators... My presentation of how its negative effects didn't accomplish their stated goal/// to clean up Idaho's air quality thru reduced vehicle emmissions.. I proved that the alcohol absorbs water and when it has absorbed all it can the remai ning water in limbo in the fuel travels with the fuel and corrodes the wear spots in the moving parts of the injectors and later causes the vehicles which are running ethanol to give higher emmissions unless they are repaired.. to correct the problem with straight gasoline fuel this corrosive process happens at a much slower rate if at all.. as its not the same... Dana please consider forwarding a copy of this precautionary letter to your friends who also recieve this email just trying to help too Subject: FW: Local Gas Prices This is pretty nifty. Just enter your zip code in the site below, and it tells you which gas stations have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gasoline in your zip code area. It's updated every evening. _http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=src=Netx_ (http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=src=Netx) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. _Try it now._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ) Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? _Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301) . Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from rly-mg10.mx.aol.com (rly-mg10.mail.aol.com [172.20.83.116]) by air-mg07.mail.aol.com (v121.5) with ESMTP id MAILINMG071-a3c4818a5322ed; Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:59:23 -0400 Received: from n76.bullet.mail.sp1.yahoo.com (n76.bullet.mail.sp1.yahoo.com [98.136.44.48]) by rly-mg10.mx.aol.com (v121.5) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINMG106-a3c4818a5322ed; Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:58:26 -0400 Received: from [216.252.122.218] by n76.bullet.mail.sp1.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 30 Apr 2008 16:58:25 - Received: from [69.147.65.153] by t3.bullet.sp1.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 30 Apr 2008 16:58:25 - Received: from [127.0.0.1] by omp401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 30 Apr 2008 16:58:25 - X-Yahoo-Newman-Property: ymail-5 X-Yahoo-Newman-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: (qmail 23628 invoked by uid 60001); 30 Apr 2008 16:58:25 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-T ype:Content-Transfer-Encoding:Message-ID; b=Kd9C5eZ4YKKbZCYS6kg6ZK6szv8SFMFbY0KlRjtI5kThlk+vOMXWbBwlbnrCYJnR5XFMDwDvTRO4 xJKRLki17XLkU4guJQC34PAoMedVGsReKrFa/F3wsU6yxbNY6BOHvwp7hXoHM6f52gHTSf5t49IHfW OPthJMZaCO0Qmxbko=; X-YMail-OSG: AzGLVhQVM1ngKPtnt6SuTWzpW276cTIqVCTVIDw826CuFq1x9KBqqEp3DIG5ezo.SaSZxUzTxAJPJwvGEvnbOovivkfjrmwj2w-- Received: from [66.195.188.163] by web45911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:58:24 PDT Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:58:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Todd Stevens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Local Gas Prices ( help my quad pals find cheapest gas ) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0
Re: [QUAD-L] My name's Luis
Happy anniversary Cullen and welcome Luis. I live in Arizona as well and I certainly prefer the heat to the snow. This is a great list and I'm sure you will like it. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: Cullen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Quad-liST quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 7 May 2008 12:20 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] My name's Luis Luis Welcome to the list. I'm Cullen and I live in Arizona. I am a C3 quad and a can't believe I almost forgot my 11th Anniversary which is today. This all started May 7, 1997. The member on this list are very supportive , all you have to do is ask and somebodies will usually have an answer to your questions.. Again welcome. Cullen C3 --- On Tue, 5/6/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QUAD-L] My name's Luis To: quad-list@eskimo.com Received: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 3:44 PM I live in Hoboken NJ and have Progressive MS now for about 3 years. I was dxd in 1990 but the symptoms can be traced back to 1976 July 4 Bicentennial Year, while watching the tall ships parade sailing along the Hudson river, I felt dizzy and lost vision of left eye for a few minutes, my father took me to the shade of a tree and wet papers an placed them on my head, in 15 minutes I felt some relief. I forgot about the case, began to fall specially in the subway on my way to work in Brooklyn NY. Once I fell and hit my head and side of face, stopped short of a few feet from the rails. These problems forced me to put my papers in after 34 years teaching at BrooklynTech HS. Is now 11 years I don't work and my condition's declined quite rapidly, can use right hand and drive short distances. Using chair 24/7 and I AM NOT ONE OF THOSE THAT SAY WHEELCHAIR BOUND I see the wheelchair as a liberation that allows me to move and participate whenever I feel strong enough and is not too cold and/or windy. Summer time heat and humidity are my nemesis so if you come to see there are few perfect days I can really enjoy. Practice a few hobbies: Amateur Radio call's N2GKI, I am a short wave listener, collect stamps with full cancellation, read avidly and at times when my head allows it I play chess, nothing spectacular. I don't force myself to do anything, I don't compromise with anybody, my time is MINE and only do what I am sure I can do w/o suffering consequences. I like to hear from other MSers, quads, paras etc. There is always something we can learn in those exchanges. Hope to hear from some, lots of Health, Luis M Méndes Hoboken NJ LiveWell * Laugh Often * Love Much! __ Some people perceive our life to be almost worse than it's worth living. Condescending attitude piss me off! ___ My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be. _ IN SOLIDARITY 'You don't stop laughing when you get old, You get old when you stop laughing!!' Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.. Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail
Re: [QUAD-L] The news article
We all have all had 'lapses of common sense' Danny. Most times they are inconsequential, sometimes we screw ourselves up and sometimes, we hurt others. It is truly unfortunate that you hurt someone else so badly. Because it was a stupid accident - caused by bad judgment, i think you should be let off easy. BUT because of the following, -- In court documents they say Espinoza has never contacted them to apologize or even expressed remorse. I am curious as to why you haven't contacted the family to apologize. I currently think you are being punished quite enough. GOD speed my friend, I hope the legal system passes you by. Good luck. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: Danny Espinoza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 7 May 2008 6:10 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] The news article Well here is news article I said I would post, I just hope it doesn't change the way most of you feel about me….. http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/437350.html Danny Espinoza 25/m/California Occupation before accident - Network engineer / SR. Network security engineer Broke c2,c6,c7 and doner bone at c2 TBI from blood going to central cortex from spinal cord off a vent woohoo however only one diaphragm works right now due to asymmetric SCI http://secureminds.ws/ http://www.myspace.com/dannylnx
Re: [QUAD-L] Intercomm
I had some wireless security cameras that goofed up my TV remotes and my wireless network connection. Be sure you can return whatever if it doesn't work out. AZDAVE In a message dated 5/6/2008 9:05:44 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There are some systems engineered for that application that are environmental resistant and may include both intercom and tv camera. They are available at the big box stores like Home Depot, Lowes and Menards. The cheaper models work well but may be affected by extreme heat, cold, sun and rain, depending on where it is located and mounted. Some are wired. Others are wireless, depending on the features you want. Security should always be considered when planning on these kinds of systems. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/5/2008 11:13:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I want to put an intercom at my front door so I can tell who ever is at the door that it will take a few minutes to get to door. anyone have suggestion on brand. Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? _Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301) . Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (htt p://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
i use an insulated cup with a handle. how about a straw? how 'thirsty' are you? AZDAVE In a message dated 4/29/2008 5:09:13 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Return-path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Full-name: LadyOnWheels725 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:06:29 EDT Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary=part2_cc4.2e8d7f9b.35486945_boundary X-Mailer: AOL 9.0 VR sub 5004 Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Return-path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Full-name: LadyOnWheels725 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:47:10 EDT Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary=part3_cc4.2e8d7f9b.35479fde_boundary X-Mailer: AOL 9.0 VR sub 5004 Hi every one, I use to really love my coffee !! At my office I never knew what kind would be brewed and it really didn't matter. By the time the great aroma reached me, I was on my feet going toward it and would by reaching for my cup. There were several different flavors of creamer and stirring flavor spoons for them. On many days I wanted it black with 1 sugar. Now I had to give coffee or hot drinks up. I have tried different cup holder and spoons , but I will shake it out and spill it..usually on me. Today is very stressful,, and I would love a cup right now. Thanks for the memories, Kathy in Mississippi Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from rly-mh03.mx.aol.com (rly-mh03.mail.aol.com [172.21.166.139]) by air-mh03.mail.aol.com (v121.4) with ESMTP id MAILINMH032-bc148161ff62e6; Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:05:46 -0400 Received: from ultra5.eskimo.com (ultra5.eskimo.com [204.122.16.68]) by rly-mh03.mx.aol.com (v121.4) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINMH031-bc148161ff62e6; Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:05:30 -0400 Received: from ultra5.eskimo.com (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by ultra5.eskimo.com (8.14.0/8.14.0) with ESMTP id m3SJ5Ie8019887; Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:18 -0700 Received: (from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) by ultra5.eskimo.com (8.14.0/8.12.10/Submit) id m3SJ5IAe019872; Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:18 -0700 Resent-Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:17 -0700 X-Authentication-Warning: ultra5.eskimo.com: smartlst set sender to [EMAIL PROTECTED] using -f From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:56 EDT To: quad-list@eskimo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=-1209409496 X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5131 X-Spam-Flag: NO Resent-Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com X-Mailing-List: quad-list@eskimo.com archive/latest/109761 X-Loop: quad-list@eskimo.com List-Post: mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: list Resent-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone? X-AOL-IP: 204.122.16.68 X-AOL-SCOLL-AUTHENTICATION: listenair ; SPF_helo : + X-AOL-SCOLL-AUTHENTICATION: listenair ; SPF_822_from : + Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls
Great Idea.?? Maybe a 2 pocket gizmo so as to keep them organized,? his n hers doncha know ? let's see... Patty's bra could hold 5 or six in each side.? Stretch them across the headboard from side to side... She's got her stuff, I got mine.? Great thinking Dave. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:53 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls Here is an idea that I came up with for keeping my remotes together and out of my way until I need them.? I put them in a sheer ladies nylon, then tie the nylon around my bed rail, and when I need a remote I just pull them up.? I hang my bed remote around the nylon until I need it.? Hope this helps. ? With Love, ? CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete -?31 Years Post Texas, USA? KK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend needs a question answered.? When in bed, where is your bed remote?? Currently his wife hung it on a rope hanging down from the Sure Hands track.? That is not a good place thou. Need your suggestions
Re: [QUAD-L] IRS Rebate check
How about having a Bud and a 'jiggle' at the local gentelmen's club?? Those are both ways to keep money circulating here in the USA. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: Tim Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 3:51 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] IRS Rebate check By the time I'm ready to have my sale, everybody will have blown their checks. Need warm DRY weather for at least 2 weeks. ? stunt On Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 3:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ? ? The American Way! ? ? How to use Your IRS Rebate check... ? As you may have heard,?each of us will be getting?a tax rebate check to stimulate the economy. If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China. If we spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.?If we purchase a computer it will go to India.?If we purchase fruits and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala.?If we purchase a good car it will go to Japan.?If we purchase useless?stuff it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help the American economy. We need to keep that money here in America. The only way to keep that money here at home is to spend it at yard sales, since those are the only businesses still in the US! ? ? Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Absolutely!? I heard of a guy getting mobbed when out at Costco in his Ibot.? All the guys want to know how it works and why it works? it's a real conversation piece. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: Eddie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 7:22 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue I don't know about being a sad puppy like that portraits... I'M NOT! and by the way I get all kinds of attention, sometimes unwanted ... could it be my ibot?? ? Hec? ?
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
D.B. Isn't there a condition where people are indeed Midgets, like proportionately smaller versus dis-proportionately smaller? For reasons like this - I shy away from calling 'little people' anything except Bill, or Fred, or D.B. Is this Wikipedia description accurate? -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midget AZDAVE -Original Message- From: D. B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 2:21 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue For the last 8 years I've been confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury. The 42 years prior I lived a life looking up at people not because of my injury but because I'm a 4'6 dwarf. Yes, I said dwarf not midget as midget is a derogatory in the dwarf community. A little like the 'N' in the black community. Living life as a dwarf was a cake walk compared to my life now, as I am now pretty much home bound and with the exception of a few things am dependent on someone to assist me. I can feed myself, if the food is cut up and of course prepared. I can get my shirt off most of the time, but all other clothes have to be put on and taken of my wife or daughter. When I'm out in the community, there are many times that the city sidewalk don't have curb cut outs or theres a cut out on one end not other. Believe me the city gets tired of me showing up at their monthly meeting complaining about this or that. In stores I will usually ask someone to reach something off the shelf or if no one comes, I'll reach as high as I can and knock something that won't break down to the ground. Nothing pisses off a store manager than to haves for his displays come tumbleing down like a stack of 2 litter plastic bottles, toilet paper, peaches and oranges etc. Now every time I go back to the same store all the store employees are aware I'm there. In most cases though when I am out most people are more than happy to assist me. It's really all in the way you ask for that assistance that matters. - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:36:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue The target audience here is definitely the AB crowd. I think it was also poorly done - it should have had a much more upbeat tone with a here i come - you guys better be ready for me attitude. I go out a lot and don't have a bit of problem asking for help. I am pretty self sufficient but if i need a hand i ask for it. Most people are clueless what to do around gimps so guess what - - - it's up to you to tell them what you need. Why would you EXPECT them to know your needs? You are an oddity - a true minority, Just tell them please get me that yellow peanut butter off the top fricking shelf and put it here in my tray what's so hard about that? they love helping us - it's built in. i always ask the large breasted women for help so i get a double bonus out of it if you know what i mean. don't expect anyone to KNOW what you need - they don't. just ask and it shall be yours - now where have i heard that b/4? AZDAVE In a message dated 4/27/2008 9:03:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: TheStar Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOLAutos. Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. François de La Rochefoucauld Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
The target audience here is definitely the AB crowd. I think it was also poorly done - it should have had a much more upbeat tone with a here i come - you guys better be ready for me attitude. I go out a lot and don't have a bit of problem asking for help. I am pretty self sufficient but if i need a hand i ask for it. Most people are clueless what to do around gimps so guess what - - - it's up to you to tell them what you need. Why would you EXPECT them to know your needs? You are an oddity - a true minority, Just tell them please get me that yellow peanut butter off the top fricking shelf and put it here in my tray what's so hard about that? they love helping us - it's built in. i always ask the large breasted women for help so i get a double bonus out of it if you know what i mean. don't expect anyone to KNOW what you need - they don't. just ask and it shall be yours - now where have i heard that b/4? AZDAVE In a message dated 4/27/2008 9:03:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _The Star Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN_ (http://www.thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=VIDEO) Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
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The price of gas didn't go up during the last six weeks.??? REALLY?? Where are you, I'm moving.? Our gas is shooting up like a rocket.? I still drive unnecessary trips - I guess 3.50 gas is STILL cheap to many.? Look at all the mondo trucks still blowing us off the road.? At. $10/gal, I'll cut out the fluff. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat But, there is a shortage in acres planted of rice. This year farmers are growing corn and soy beans for the fuel. The price of gas didn't go up during the last six weeks. The value of the dollar dropped. Can you say, INFLATION. You may wonder why this obscene tax was levied on those with fixed incomes? Why has there been no attempt to cut spending of military dollars in parts of the world that our military isn't even in? Why has welfare tripled this year. Not welfare for people, but welfare for corporations. We deposit billions of dollars into numbered swiss bank accounts and it comes under foreign aid. Will anyone ask these questions at a presidential debate? john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:46:30 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat That could easily be the way to clear the shelves of stale merchandise and receive maximum dollars. The the shelves can be stocked with new/fresh rice grown in the USA, eh? Best Wishes ? In a message dated 4/25/2008 2:24:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Somebody in our government needs to make a public announcement that we do not have a shortage of rice in this country.? The recent media coverage has created a bit of a panic and now Rice is flying off the shelves -- not to mention that some stores are elevating the price to take advantage of the hysteria.? BJ's (a store like Sam's Club) was completely sold out this afternoon. According to the president of the rice growers Association, the silos are full and there is no shortage here.? We really need leadership, and not tomorrow. Quadius On 4/25/08, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you watched the news?? It is.? Sams, Cosco, etc are limiting how much rice you can buy b/c of food shortages resulting from rising food costs.? Ethanol is making corn, flour, wheat, rice, etc more expensive and then it transfers over to dairy and meats because those animals eat feed.? Can you imagine when more people are driving cars fueled by ethanol where we will be with groceries. ? Stacy ? Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: [QUAD-L] Continuous pressure sore problems...-Butt Spanking Therapy
in my case, it would probable increase blood circulation elsewhere too.? i'll have to chk this out with my visiting nurse. azdave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:03 am Subject: [QUAD-L] Continuous pressure sore problems...-Butt Spanking Therapy This is where butt spanking therapy comes in handy.? Besides a noticed improvement in circulation in also improved both feeling and sensation in the buttocks.? I wrote about several years ago and create quite stir in the medical community, when rehab doctors agreed that it was a great idea, but not covered by medical insurance.. ? Best Wishes ? In a message dated 4/20/2008 10:32:47 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Welcome, Tammie!? Sorry, but this is the first time I've heard of purple butt syndrome in almost 40 years of being a quad.? (See that?? You have your very own syndrome now.? LOL)? As for yeast: I have had trouble with it around my urostomy and privates and found that taking 1 Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) pill per day and 2 acidophilus per day help keep it in check (along with good washing and drying twice daily).? Hope that helps. ? Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom...
Exactly WHAT money gets spent on isn't nearly as important as the fact that it gets spent on SOMETHING.?? The flow of money is what keeps our economy going.? The people give it to the candidates who skim a little that they can toss around, then it goes to movie makers to make those foolish 'promise-all' adds, and to TV stations, who pay employees, who buy groceries, who pay farmers, who buy tractors the employees of which buy groceries and gas.. on and on.? Even saving your money in a bank keeps it in circulation so someone else can borrow it and keep it moving.? We reward people for borrowing here by giving them write offs? and punish them for saving by way of taxes.? By giving money to foreign countries, the circulation for OUR country slows down a bit - unless of course they buy our products.? A slow economy is the true villain. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 6:57 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom... The amount of money donated on the Primary so far is almost 1 billion dollars.? That money came from the population and whomever over the last 12 months. We are still months away from the two final candidates, and then some in the final election.? I wonder how much more will be spent for that price of freedom. 1 billion dollars could have use to do much better.? I hope. ? Best Wishes ? In a message dated 4/21/2008 8:38:35 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Isn't money always the issue??Money shouldn't be an issue;?with such a booming economy haha! I personally?would probably feel guilty for spending money on ink right now. I swear my grocery bill is up by 30% for the same goods. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
Re: FW: FW: [QUAD-L] Getting Supra Pubic in 3 weeks
well certainly DON'T strangle mr. happy, you need it just snug enough to prevent his escape. i never really had any problems with this method, except of course that my bladder never really emptied and i was getting lots of UTIs. my foley now has eliminated most of those UTIs and i get a pretty nurse nearly 1/2 my age to come to my house every month to pull my pants down and fiddle with m.h. all this for 22$ per visit - that's a better deal than you get at the strip clubs. AZDAVE In a message dated 4/19/2008 2:57:40 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Had I pulled my tape any tighter prior to my SP, it woulda taken MUCH more than ZincOx to solve MY problems! grin --Tod [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if you pull the tape a little tighter so the head can't pull back through, you won't need any glue. i used to use zink oxide for chafed skin there and hold the tex on with a 4 inch piece of legbag strap thus eliminating the need for tape as well. any condom worked just as well even the lubricated ones since 'sticking' isn't the means of holding it on. azdave In a message dated 4/18/2008 1:15:23 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In my external catheter days I was successful using Clear Advantage. This is the trick. Get some stretchable athletic tape 1-2 inches wide. It is tape used to tape Ace bandages. Tape half on cath and half on skin. It will not come off. It might be called “Elasticon or another Elastoplast. Merrill From: David K. Kelmer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 12:13 PM To: Tod E. Santee; Quadius; quad-list; gina Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Getting Supra Pubic in 3 weeks Hi Tod, It's good to see the Teach (as Breezy would say) posting on the Q-List again. I have used all three kinds of catheters, and have found that my body will immediately reject a Teflon catheter. The latex ones will work, but they don't last long before I need to change them. The silicone coated latex ones work best for me too, in my experience. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA Tod E. Santee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Gina Quadius, I know what you mean. I had similar issues with catheters as both of you. The silione ones caused irritation and even pain at times. The latex ones caused redness after a week or two. After some reading I found there were two types opf latex catheters... teflon coated and silicone coated. Most warehouse-type places send whatever they happen to grab when they pull your order. I fopund I had to specify silicone coated latex NOT silicone, not latex and not teflon coated. HAS TO BE silicone coated. I don't know who you get your supplies from but I've found Edgepark to great at sending monthly orders without having to call all the time (unless something changes) and almost always getting it right! And never any problems with returns when they do goof. Best regards! --Tod gina [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I use a silicone, because I found out I'm allergic to latex. I have alot less problems with silicone, but with what you described I might be allergic to the silicone, but not as bad as latex I know of no other catheters that I can use. Does your insurance pay for the Saline solution? I use a 24 french and 10cc or I should say thats what the doctor uses.,.I get him to change it once a month if I go much longer than that it feels like he's ripping out my guts.. what do ya'll irrigate with? Gina Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: The main reason I asked about the type of catheter is because I discovered about 10 years ago that I am allergic to the silicone products. I first noticed it when I had a silicone trach to which my skin became adhered. Ear nose and throat had to rip the trach right out of my neck and finally got them to agree to do reconstructive surgery about five or six years later. When I have a silicone catheter in my body, my bladder spasms profusely, I feel like I have a terrible UTI, the stoma tries to adhered itself to the catheter, and there are excessive amounts of calcification on the end of the catheter when it is removed. I now only use latex catheters with a little bit of silicone coating. According to my care providers, this is an abnormal allergy, but I thought I'd let you know about it since you're, seems to close around your catheter. Quadius On 4/15/08, Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I use 10 cc's of natural saline. I daily apply triple action antibiotic gel, but when the SP is first installed it will generally leak
[QUAD-L] Sleep aid...
I found something that helps me sleep without knocking me out or giving me morning hangover. It is a generic Allergy suppressant. I don't remember if it was from Walmart or Sam's club but it's the cheap stuff. Ingredients are: acetaminophen 325mg, chlorphenlamine maleate 2mg and phenylephrine HCL 5mg. I take 2 in the AM and 2 around 6PM. Sleep like a baby. AZDAVE P.S. Sorry for any drug misspellings - the label is tiny. Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld _ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850)
Re: [QUAD-L] Getting Supra Pubic in 3 weeks
I ditched my Texas after 40 years of success - same problem, incomplete drainage and many UTI's. Now I sport a Foley which has been working _great_ (http://ocgrands.com/cg/) for a year. Best of luck on the SP. I've read about many wonderful outcomes here on the Q. AZDAVE In a message dated 4/12/2008 6:37:00 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After 35 years of using external caths, I'll be getting a supra pubic in 3 weeks because my bladder just hasn't been draining well in awhile now. Those of you with SP's, do you have any advice, tips, input, etc. for this soon to be SP rookie? Thanks, Tim _http://THEQUADLINK.COM_ (http://thequadlink.com/) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850)
Re: [QUAD-L] SLEEP
All I can manage without drugs is about 4 hours a night. I just get used to watching the clock and listeni8ng to the wife saw logs.? She could (and has) sleep 10 hours and even 12 or 14, no problem. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:05 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] SLEEP I?have had problems sleeping since 1995.?I had a very serious case of pneumonia and it damaged my lungs so badly they din't think I'd ever be able to get off oxygen. Well, I did, but I never sleep more than?2-3 hours at a time and often it takes 2-3 hours to return to sleep. The past few years I tried using pot and it would help immensly at first. I've given it up because it no longer has the effect and all my drunken relatives frown on it. They would use that as an excuse not to visit me. I can't say they light up my life, but I do get lonely. It isn't addictive so, it wasn't a problem to stop. I do take valium, vicodin and oxycodone (not all at once) so you would think sleep would come easy. It doesn't and I do get depressed watching old movies as the sleep timer runs down and then listening to the building settle. I have taken all the over the counter preperations like tylenol pm, even getting some stuff from tv that uses triptiphan. My doctor doesn't want to prescribe anything and seems to feel that it may simply be normal for me to sleep a few hours a day. Once I'm in my chair, I'm not drowsy or sleepy. The orthopedic appliances in my chair that are?twisting and forcing me straight would wake up a dead person. Do many of you get by on 3 to 5 hours sleep a day? ?? I wish all of you the best, john - Original Message From: Mark Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 2:14:18 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] PAIN I get the same way Quadius but mine has a button I can can just slap and turn it back on. If I forget to turn it off I wake up burning up and can't get back to sleep. ? ? Mark Jackson ?? RollinOn ? From: Quadius [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 12:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] PAIN It says that on all of the electric blankets I have seen, but I believe it depends on whether you have the ability to sense of your body is getting too hot.? I use my electric blanket occasionally, but I find I end up having to turn it off at some point during the night because my core temperature gets too high.? Sadly I'm not able to turn it back on by myself, so that's a bit of a downer. Quadius On 4/9/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Janet. I always thought it was not safe for a quadriplegic to use an electric blanket.? I was told that by someone in the past, but I can't remember who it was. ? Dana Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.12/1373 - Release Date: 4/11/2008 9:17 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.12/1373 - Release Date: 4/11/2008 9:17 AM __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [QUAD-L] America's Defecit and Also the IRAQ war cost.
Speaking of money? the recent write-down by Citibank of 12 Billion is an effort to clear off junk from their balance sheets so they can get back to banking business stuff.? Their balance sheet has a total of 2.2 Trillion dollars on it so 12 billion represents 1/2 of one percent of their balance sheet.? So far we are approaching the 500 Billion dollar mark of money spent on the Iraqi war in the past 6 years.? Pretty amazing numbers huh?.? AZDAVE -Original Message- From: Tod E. Santee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:41 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] America's Defecit and Also the IRAQ war cost. Hey Danny! From what I understand the typical pork barrel spending (i.e. earmarks) are a miniscule part of Congressional spending. The majority of it is currently war spending and regular budgeting that's been necessary for running our country--which includes all the interest we paid to other countries to which were in debt. As for what we spend in Iraq, I understand we spend the same amount there in 3 weeks as we've spent in all six years in Afghanistan, a country that really was involved in 9/11. (I love talking politics and I've been surprised not to see much of it here. It used to get quite heated when I was here before.) Best regards, Tod Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey everyone, I was watching some program last night that said we are spending 5,000 dollars every second 7 days a week on the IRAQ war. In addition to that ---the American defecit is costing about a Million Dollars a Minute JUST FOR THE INTEREST PAYMENT ONLY !Why can't our government cut back for a while and PAY down some on that defecit so a large part of our tax money don't go to DEFECIT INTEREST payments ?? Man if we ran OUR households in this way-we would all be bankrupt. It's really sad the shape we are getting into- We all must balance our checkbooks or be homeless Do any of you think or worry about our future with the needless pork and waste our congress keeps approving??? I know I do. Dan H.
Re: [QUAD-L] Am idol
Thank goodness we don't have to watch the WHOLE thing. The trials are very painful so I watch starting with the last 12. I'm sure there's a lot of other fluff I don't need to see. There's lots of behind the Idol scenes shows to watch if that's your bag. The rules are public popularity - I approve 100% - I'm looking for a new entertainer, not just a singer. John Michael Montgomery it a terrible entertainer but a very good singer - bllleeeccch. Give me mediocre singer but an upbeat entertainer any day. If it isn't for viewer enjoyment, you and are certainly disproving that statement. Contrary to your post, i believe your cup is really 1/2 full. AZDAVE In a message dated 4/9/2008 6:29:05 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelchair writes: I too enjoy watching AM IDOL Contest. However, I know that this program is just another TV Reality Program that got extremely popular and perhaps out of hand, lol. These are some of the reasons. 1. The contest and rules are not registered with any Federal or State organization. 2. The standards change each week, song, performance, clothes, pitchy on and on... 3. Views don't see the actual numbers of calls 4. The program is not for viewers enjoyment, but rather the owners of the program, 19 entertainment 5. The winners over the last 5 season has yet to produce a Beonce (sp) quality performer after all that money. 6. Its a very in-house controlled show. We only see some of the end results. Other than that, I'm a faithful watcher and enjoy the show each season. Best Wishes In a message dated 4/8/2008 10:15:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: David Cook and Brooke White (you've got a friend) were my least favorite tonight. David Archuleta is my fav followed closely by Carley Smithson. AZDAVE Planning your summer road trip? Check out _AOL Travel Guides_ (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316) . Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [QUAD-L] Am idol
I really can't believe we are more interested in pouring money into the black hole of Africa where people reproduce like dogs not even knowing how it happens when quite a number here in the USA (most living within a stone's throw of the pro-sports arenas ) need so much and have a similar misunderstanding of simple biology. I guess it's the CLASSY thing to do. AZDAVE In a message dated 4/9/2008 9:33:27 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelchair writes: LOL, yes on the 1/2 full. There is no better way to explain it. But that explains Reality TV as an industry. Give the public what they want and hope they buy it. As you already know its not about the talent... its all about the money. I just wished they would keep some of those monies in our country instead of sending it abroad How do you feel on that issue. Oh btw, pour me another cupI'm only full full. (lol) Best Wishes In a message dated 4/9/2008 9:35:17 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank goodness we don't have to watch the WHOLE thing. The trials are very painful so I watch starting with the last 12. I'm sure there's a lot of other fluff I don't need to see. There's lots of behind the Idol scenes shows to watch if that's your bag. The rules are public popularity - I approve 100% - I'm looking for a new entertainer, not just a singer. John Michael Montgomery it a terrible entertainer but a very good singer - bllleeeccch. Give me mediocre singer but an upbeat entertainer any day. If it isn't for viewer enjoyment, you and are certainly disproving that statement. Contrary to your post, i believe your cup is really 1/2 full. AZDAVE Planning your summer road trip? Check out _AOL Travel Guides_ (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316) . Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [QUAD-L] Am idol
Fasten your seatbelt W.?? You and I and the likes are going to pay the freight for these morons while they sit back and do what 'comes naturally'.? Endless generations with a hand full of 'gimme'? and a mouth full of 'thank you very much' are going to suck you, me and all alike dry while H. and B. tell them they deserve it just by being born in the USA.? I'm all for HELPING, but comeon, gimme a break.? (I better quit.) AZDAVE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 7:54 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Am idol Not to hi-jack your thread but I read this week the high school graduation in Chicago is 60%. Graduation rate in Indianapolis is less than 50%.? Detroit is the worse with 25%? That kind of information hurts my heart and soul.? I'm sure that you and all will agree that an ignorant population is easily lead down a path to a Rose Garden. Best Wishes W ? In a message dated 4/9/2008 9:45:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Oconnelldb writes: I really can't believe we are more interested in pouring money? into the black hole of Africa where people reproduce like dogs not even knowing how it happens when quite a number here in the USA (most living within a stone's throw of the pro-sports arenas ) need so much? and have a similar misunderstanding of simple biology.??I guess it's the CLASSY? thing to do. AZDAVE Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides.
[QUAD-L] Am idol
David Cook and Brooke White (you've got a friend) were my least favorite tonight. David Archuleta is my fav followed closely by Carley Smithson. AZDAVE Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [QUAD-L] PAIN
I used to 'love' my elec blanket when I slept alone. now I just shiver to sleep and wake up warm. AZDAVE In a message dated 4/8/2008 7:51:42 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I find when I lay down that the blood in my legs maybe much colder than my body temperature. When I lay down all that cold blood pumps through my body and makes me freeze for a couple hours. If I use my electric blanket for 30 minutes or so makes a world of difference! I live in Florida and still get cold! Janet C -6 -1964 - Original Message From: Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 2:42:10 PM Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] PAIN Forgot to mention. Every night when I lie down my body seems fine for about 30 minutes. Regardless how warm it is, I will be shivering while under a mountain of blankets. I will continue to shiver for several hours until falling asleep around 4:00am. I feel this might have something to do with urinating but no idea what as I have a supra-pubic. A similar period was experienced years ago but included AD. A deposit in my penis removed resolved this for years. Merrill Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
[QUAD-L] my favorite comentary note...
We haven't had any political posts for a while With the command-and-control propensity of contemporary liberalism, Hillary predictably advocates a policy that has a record, running from Roman times to the present, that is unblemished by success. It is the policy of price controls: her proposed five-year freeze on interest rates would be a control on the price of money. AZDAVE Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [QUAD-L] Funny or bad taste
you forgot to mention the great parking spots you now get to use - 'guilt free' and those handy big public stalls in the restrooms. there's also never any back pain, knee aches or tired feet, no standing in long lines, no jury duty, and best of all, no boring job you HAVE to go to. damn, we really got it good, don't we? AZDAVE In a message dated 4/4/2008 6:41:11 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey guys, I was joking around and built a website on my PC to make fun of my disability. One of the links entitled It's A Wheelchair housed what I call the Proven Paralysis Program. I've had many AB tell me I'm horrible for writing something like this. Just wondering what you guys think. Luke c-5/6 incomplete 7 1/2 yrs post Here's what it says: You too can improve your quality of life with the help of guru motivator Lucas Brown! Welcome to the wonderful world of wheelchairs. If you are sick of the inconvenience of walking, the exhaustion of running, and the monotony of standing then you might be a candidate for the Proven Paralysis Program (simply put - the PP Program). I take otherwise average able bodied people and turn them into rolling works of art. With my help paralysis is only a step away. Just listen to the testimonies from these satisfied customers. Thanks to LB I no longer have to run around like some sort of primitive ape. -grateful I used to have fat legs, but now that the muscles have atrophied I'm as skinny as a toothpick. -pleased Alright, even I thought being paralyzed from the neck down would be horrible...but thanks to Mr. Brown I no longer have to feel the arthritis pain in my hands when I hug my grandkids. - veni vedi vici BABY Coming Soon the at home paralysis kit!! Included in the package: 1 Blunt guillotine 1 Coupon for free ambulance ride 2 Real working neck stabilizers 5 Wheelchair shaped cookies (sorry parents those are for the kids) Get the _MapQuest Toolbar_ (http://www.mapquest.com/toolbar?NCID=mpqmap000303) , Maps, Traffic, Directions More! Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [QUAD-L] rehab doctor/weight/everything etc....
I'm about 6'1 and currently weigh in around 215. I was somewhat scrawny when I crashed in 1967, around 150ish I think. I'm just healthy now - yes, my quad gut bothers me at times by filling out my shirts more than I like but in the big picture - so what? I'm healthy and I can still haul my gut around without too much trouble. Dave -- _DAVEOCONNELL.COM_ (http://www.daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 4/3/2008 10:30:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My weight goes up and down all the time. I'm 6ft3 inches tall, but on several occasions my weight has dropped to 125-135. Mostly, I'm around 170-180. I try to keep calories around 1500. As ugly as I am I never think about the quad gut. That's like Quasi-Motto worrying about athletes foot. After 32 years, I've sort of settled at this weight. john - Original Message From: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: q-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 10:54:14 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] rehab doctor/weight/everything etc First of all- how many of you are excessively skinny? I have been told by my old physical therapist; that quads eventually go to one extreme or the other (skinny or heavy). I have been lean my whole life (including prior injury); but with years of atrophy I am just plain skinny. Second- I have not had a rehab doctor visit in about 17 years, I've just had periodic check ups with my family doctor. How often do you guy's see a rehab doctor? I am scheduled to see one the 10th of this month. Thanks- Tim c5-c6, 19 1/2 yrs. post my UPDATED quad site _www.geocities.com/onemofortom_ (http://www.geocities.com/onemofortom) You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you _one month of Blockbuster Total Access_ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=47523/*http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com) , No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you _one month of Blockbuster Total Access_ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=47523/*http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com) , No Cost. Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [QUAD-L] rehab doctor/weight/everything etc....
So, when you wear a red tie, you look like a thermometer huh? Gotta dance around in the shower just to get wet? Need to put rocks in your pocket on a windy day to keep from getting blown away? Never get locked out of your house, you just slide under the door? Now I'M a little jealous. you skinny thaing you. In the early years after my accident, I could bench 100 lbs. Probably more like 40 now. 40 years of pencil pushing takes its toll.!! In the bottom picture, I''m the guy standing by the tall guy in the middle -- http://members.aol.com/dave0c/page1.html Peace AZ Dave -Original Message- From: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 3:08 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] rehab doctor/weight/everything etc Dang Dave- I have weight envy haha! Seriously- I am 6' and maybe a buck twenty (I dunno, haven't been weighed in years, so just guessing), but my deltoids and biceps can uphold most AB's in arm wrestling til they give up. I have the staying power; but without triceps I just can't put them down. So then I call them a big pussy; and calm and coolly roll away, I'm rich, got a big car my twist on a quote from the late great Jim Morrison. ~peace~ Tim - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 2:21:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] rehab doctor/weight/everything etc I'm about 6'1 and currently weigh in around 215. I was somewhat scrawny when I crashed in 1967, around 150ish I think. I'm just healthy now - yes, my quad gut bothers me at times by filling out my shirts more than I like but in the big picture - so what? I'm healthy and I can still haul my gut around without too much trouble. Dave -- DAVEOCONNELL.COM In a message dated 4/3/2008 10:30:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My weight goes up and down all the time. I'm 6ft3 inches tall, but on several occasions my weight has dropped to 125-135. Mostly, I'm around 170-180. I try to keep calories around 1500. As ugly as I am I never think about the quad gut. That's like Quasi-Motto worrying about athletes foot. After 32 years, I've sort of settled at this weight. john - Original Message From: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: q-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 10:54:14 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] rehab doctor/weight/everything etc First of all- how many of you are excessively skinny? I have been told by my old physical therapist; that quads eventually go to one extreme or the other (skinny or heavy). I have been lean my whole life (including prior injury); but with years of atrophy I am just plain skinny. Second- I have not had a rehab doctor visit in about 17 years, I've just had periodic check ups with my family doctor. How often do you guy's see a rehab doctor? I am scheduled to see one the 10th of this month. Thanks- Tim c5-c6, 19 1/2 yrs. post my UPDATED quad site www.geocities.com/onemofortom You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. François de La Rochefoucauld Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.
Re: [QUAD-L] Grocery store adventures
i've had girls jump on my lap and sit on the joy stick before. that was fun. In a message dated 3/27/2008 4:39:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes I have that problem almost every store I go to if there is a handle. Luckily I have been able to stop them before there was sheer disaster. Dana In a message dated 3/27/2008 6:34:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went through the check out and the clerk decided to do me a favor and hang my grocery bag off my JOY STICK! Oh boy! But she didn't know what the knob was for. Anybody else have any grocery store stories? Bobbie Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. _Watch the video on AOL Home_ (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15ncid=aolhom0003 01) . Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. _Watch the video on AOL Home_ (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15ncid=aolhom0003 01) . Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15ncid=aolhom000301)
[QUAD-L] Anyone like games..???
I've had a great time with this one _http://www.ibogleif.dk/spil/flashspil/minigolf/minigolf.swf_ (http://www.ibogleif.dk/spil/flashspil/minigolf/minigolf.swf) AZDAVE Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] leg bag drainer
i wonder if one could plug a 2k into a 2k... nawh, that would just be too easy. In a message dated 3/19/2008 2:47:10 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Where do you find a 4000 bag? Largest I have seen is 2000 Free Comments Graphics Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301)
[QUAD-L] on Health
Look to your health; and if you have it, praise God and value it next to conscience; for health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of, a blessing money can't buy. Izaak Walton (1593 - 1683) It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like. Jackie Mason (1934 - ) If you trust Google more than your doctor then maybe it's time to switch doctors. Jadelr and Cristina Cordova, Chasing Windmills, 08-21-06 Now there are more overweight people in America than average-weight people. So overweight people are now average. Which means you've met your New Year's resolution. Jay Leno (1950 - ) You can either hold yourself up to the unrealistic standards of others, or ignore them and concentrate on being happy with yourself as you are. Jeph Jacques, Questionable Content webcomic, #352, 05-04-05 Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos - the trees, the clouds, everything. Thich Nhat Hanh Health is worth more than learning. Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), letter to his cousin John Garland Jefferson, June 11, 1790 Getting my lifelong weight struggle under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way. Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ), O Magazine, August 2004 Pain (any pain--emotional, physical, mental) has a message. The information it has about our life can be remarkably specific, but it usually falls into one of two categories: We would be more alive if we did more of this, and, Life would be more lovely if we did less of that. Once we get the pain's message, and follow its advice, the pain goes away. Peter McWilliams, Life 101 Getting my lifelong weight struggle under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way. Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ), O Magazine, August 2004 Pain (any pain--emotional, physical, mental) has a message. The information it has about our life can be remarkably specific, but it usually falls into one of two categories: We would be more alive if we did more of this, and, Life would be more lovely if we did less of that. Once we get the pain's message, and follow its advice, the pain goes away. Peter McWilliams, Life 101 **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] Hospitals and Quads
at my last colonoscopy they asked me if I felt any Autonomic Dysreflexia... and my visiting nurse has asked me if I have had any bouts with it recently. some are getting edgemucated ok. azdave In a message dated 3/16/2008 5:40:09 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have ALWAYS had a family member (mostly my significant other or my husband) present during any hospital procedure or stay. Because they simply do not have a clue about spinal cord injuries. In fact, it's pretty scary how much they don't have a clue about anything! A very high percentage of folks die in hospitals because of negligence or malpractice that gets swept under the carpet. They explain it away somehow and there is nothing one can do after the damage is done especially if it is death. Lori Michaelson Age - 43 C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: _Merrill Burghardt_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Date: 3/16/2008 5:02:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Subject: [QUAD-L] Hospitals and Quads Are you suggesting to have caregiver present at a procedure? In scrubs? Merrill From: RONALD L PRACHT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:51 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Hospitals and Quads Anytime a quad gets any procedure done at the hospital I think it is wise to have someone there as your backup. Someone that knows your disability and the in and outs. Many of these people at the hospital have no clue about spinal injuries and have a deaf ear when you explain anything. When your life is at stake you cant be to careful. ron c7 Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] vista
i'd rather record and go to bed.then i can skip commercials and re-watch good ones. AZDAVE In a message dated 3/12/2008 7:06:41 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No, its part of the COMMUNITY tab on the top of your aol screen. Drag to:Chat Room Listing. Then go to ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT and click on AM IDOL CHAT. Ya gotta be there 1 hour before the program starts as the room holds 36 and you may end up in the overflow AM IDOL 1, which is just as good. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/12/2008 8:33:10 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is that on the American Idol web site? I have not looked on and lately but I remember they mentioned the chat on Monday night. Dana It's Tax Time! _Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance._ (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] post to quad list
I used one of those plastic coated coiled cables that are intended for locking up a bicycle. keeps the 'leash' from getting in the wheels. az dave In a message dated 3/11/2008 1:38:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When I try walking my dog when in the wheelchair she ends up getting her toes ran over or the leash gets around the wheels. Any suggestions! Silas From: John S. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1:42 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] post to quad list I grew up in a neighborhood of dog lovers and several cops that trained dogs for police work. I don't remember food being used often. The dogs were encouraged to play with a single toy called a kong. Whenever the dog performed right hed get a short 30seconds of playing with his kong. After a 20 minute training session it was time for yard play and morning or evening meals then a 45 minute walk. Daily repetition and adding to each dogs skills and responsibilities made very intuitive dogs. The reason you don't use food often when training is that many dogs associate food with being good instead of doing it for love from his master. I'm not saying you can't do it how your doing it since I can't keep a dog here and I just play with dogs that want to at the park. (they will eat stale bread from a stranger if you train them food is love.) Dogs learn from each other so if you have a dog that barks to go potty you can place the two together and after a day or two both will bark to go out and come in. Socializing a dog in training can increase learning a lot. yes, they can learn bad habits so watch close. Never show affection to a dog in a hyper state. Because your in a wheelchair many trainers would use electronic collars on larger dogs. These should be turned down after awhile and gone in a year. If the dog still needs it you need a different dog. ALL DOGS BITE! Anyone that says their dog doesn't bite only means it probably won't. The walks are important. Do not let the dog pull the leash. Always think calmly and never yell when a dog is close, dogs understand your moods not your speeches. good luck with your dog, john - Original Message From: Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 3:37:15 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] post to quad list The lap is how I do it. Also a stick treat if you do not mind it in your mouth. I imagine a large PEZ dispenser. Mb From: Lori Michaelson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 6:32 PM To: Quad List Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] post to quad list Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file. I am a retriever lover. In my experience... they are mellow. :-). I had two black Labrador retrievers in the early 90s. Anyway, I am one who has trained my current Golden Retriever to do things for me. I cannot use my fingers (and barely my hands) either and have little arm movement. What I did was use a lap tray and have the sliced-up treats on it. Then, after the correct performance, I pushed one of the treats off of my lap tray with my arm/hand for the reward. I learned how to use clicker training and it is the most widely used type of training nationwide or worldwide today. Do a search on clicker training and you will see why and how! That is... if you are not already using it. Your husband sounds like she is of great support to you of like mine is. Is he your primary caregiver? Lori Michaelson Age - 43 C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post. Motor vehicle accident. Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: _Maria_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Date: 3/9/2008 6:18:40 PM To: _Raúl Rebollo_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] post to quad list Hey Everybody -- thanks for the welcome. I am 42 years old and a C5/6 complete quadriplegic due to a car accident in a wind storm. In December of 2000, the top part of a tree broke off and fell on our minivan while we were driving about 35 or 40 miles an hour on a back road. Wrong place at the wrong time. My husband and I both broke our necks and had surgery to get them fused. There was more damage to my side of the van, which left me a quadriplegic. My husband fortunately did not have any permanent damage. I have movement of my arms, but no finger movement. We are in the midst of training our three-month old AKC yellow lab, which we got when she was seven weeks old. My husband is doing a great job with her. She was the youngest and most mellowest of the whole litter and should be around 60 pounds or so full-grown. Everyone that
Re: [QUAD-L] vista
if you are going to VISTA 'just because', don't. many peripherals don't have vista drivers. i lost use of my scanner. all peripherals will need to be 'reloaded'. your computer file system becomes much more 'secure' - even you get locked out of many places like downloaded Internet files. i'm using FP-2003 SP3. i'm not sure of FP 2000. If you can, load VISTA without destroying your old OS. There will be a boot screen that asks which OS you want to use... good luck. AZ DAVE In a message dated 3/11/2008 11:17:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i am planning to get vista. is there a difference between 32bit 64bit effecting the speech regonition? i build websites w/ Frontpage 2000. I here it does not run on vista. Anybody know anything about this? thanks, Derrick Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] vista
Affirmative on the VISTA and FP2003. They work just fine together. I use FileZilla to FTP files - great free pgm. XP is more friendly. AZDAVE In a message dated 3/11/2008 2:53:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i am buying a new computer. not sure if i want vista or xp. do you have vista and FP2003? if so, does it work - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] vista if you are going to VISTA 'just because', don't. many peripherals don't have vista drivers. i lost use of my scanner. all peripherals will need to be 'reloaded'. your computer file system becomes much more 'secure' - even you get locked out of many places like downloaded Internet files. i'm using FP-2003 SP3. i'm not sure of FP 2000. If you can, load VISTA without destroying your old OS. There will be a boot screen that asks which OS you want to use... good luck. AZ DAVE In a message dated 3/11/2008 11:17:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i am planning to get vista. is there a difference between 32bit 64bit effecting the speech regonition? i build websites w/ Frontpage 2000. I here it does not run on vista. Anybody know anything about this? thanks, Derrick Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) It's Tax Time! _Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance._ (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
[QUAD-L] State We All Live In.
Phoenix Arizona.We're 75ish these days - 50ish at night. Here it's June, July and August that are hard to deal with although, travel IS possible - we just go from ACX house to AC car to AC stores. December was kinda cool and rainy. AZ Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
[QUAD-L] A friend in need.
Hi all. I got a call from my visiting nurse, Chris ( _Dave's care givers_ (http://ocgrands.com/cg/) ) last Wednesday and she asked if I would call a guy who broke his neck a few years ago and is currently in a funk thinking he's had about enough of this quad 'crap'. I called him and went to visit as he lives about 2 miles from me. He is 63 and broke his back on a trampoline 14 years ago and then fell out of bed 4 years ago and broke his neck at C1. He is in pretty bad shape with only a little movement in his arms and none in fingers or anywhere else. He has been plagues with UTIs and bed sores and can't seem to stay out of the hospital for vary long. I chatted with him for about an hour and he told me he doesn't have a computer since he can't operate one. He asked if I would mention him to you guys and that maybe someone in similar circumstances could give him a call and compare notes with him a bit. I know some of you could give him some good news about computer accessibility since I don't know much about voice operated computing. I have a laptop I could loan him to get his feet wet if any of you could spark an interest. He says he's done with doctors, hospitals, and pills - and we all know where that will lead very quickly. He's really a pretty nice guy in a pretty bad place. His name is _Gordon R Bierworth_ (http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=Gordon+R+Bierworth+(602)+938-5838+5102+W+Monte+Cristo+Ave+ denver,+colorado) at phone number (602) 938-5838 - address: 5102 W Monte Cristo Ave, Glendale AZ. Thanks in advance for your help with this. AZ Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] A friend in need.
The lady who will probably answer the phone is Gordon's wife Nancy. AZ Dave In a message dated 3/9/2008 2:01:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all. I got a call from my visiting nurse, Chris ( _Dave's care givers_ (http://ocgrands.com/cg/) ) last Wednesday and she asked if I would call a guy who broke his neck a few years ago and is currently in a funk thinking he's had about enough of this quad 'crap'. I called him and went to visit as he lives about 2 miles from me. He is 63 and broke his back on a trampoline 14 years ago and then fell out of bed 4 years ago and broke his neck at C1. He is in pretty bad shape with only a little movement in his arms and none in fingers or anywhere else. He has been plagues with UTIs and bed sores and can't seem to stay out of the hospital for vary long. I chatted with him for about an hour and he told me he doesn't have a computer since he can't operate one. He asked if I would mention him to you guys and that maybe someone in similar circumstances could give him a call and compare notes with him a bit. I know some of you could give him some good news about computer accessibility since I don't know much about voice operated computing. I have a laptop I could loan him to get his feet wet if any of you could spark an interest. He says he's done with doctors, hospitals, and pills - and we all know where that will lead very quickly. He's really a pretty nice guy in a pretty bad place. His name is _Gordon R Bierworth_ (http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=Gordon+R+Bierworth+(602)+938-5838+5102+W+Monte+Cristo+Ave+denver,+colorado ) at phone number (602) 938-5838 - address: 5102 W Monte Cristo Ave, Glendale AZ. Thanks in advance for your help with this. AZ Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) It's Tax Time! _Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance._ (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
[QUAD-L] I'm taking notes.
Good stuff Vitamin C, apple cider vinegar, lower your PH, snip the sphincter (I've heard of this too. ) bladder stones, cranberry, colidal silver, plugging leg bag into bed bag ( I do this too - works great ). You guys really are a wealth of GOOD information. AZ Dave p.m. I'm taking notes. **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Fwd: [QUAD-L] A friend in need.
_Two rat dogs_ (http://ocgrands.com/rd/index.html) --- I found my brown Chihuahua at the pound and got the black one (part Min-Pin) from a private party in the want adds. I prefer the little short haired dogs because there's less hair mess and smaller poops when they use my house for their potty. I think I broke them of peeing in my hallway by feeding them there - right on the bare ( tile ) floor when they decide to freshen their scents. Most times I use their dishes though. We have had a dry hall for about 2 weeks now. Before the black one got here, I had no problems. There was no foreign scents to cover over. They sleep snuggled up against me, under the covers, one in front, one behind me. They keep me from rolling out of bed - and from moving very much too. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ---BeginMessage--- Hey Dave, I love those little dogs of yours'! Was/is it hard to house break them? Do they need much exercise? Where do you get them? Dan ---End Message---
[QUAD-L] Nurse Humor
For that special someone in your life... You know you're a nurse IF... 1) the front of your scrubs reads Nurses... here to save your ass, not kiss it! 2) you occasionally park in the space with the physicians only sign... and knock it over. 3) you believe some patients are alive only because it's illegal to kill them. 4) you recognize that you can't cure stupid. 5) you own at least three pens with the names of prescription medications on them. 6) you believe there's a special place in hell for the inventor of the call light. 7) you believe that saying it can't get any worse causes it to get worse just to show you it can. 8) you wash your hands BEFORE you go to the bathroom. 9) you believe that any job where you can drive to work in your pajamas is a cool one. 10) you consider a tongue depressor an eating utensil. 11) eating microwave popcorn out of a clean bedpan is perfectly natural. 12) you've been exposed to so many x-rays that you consider it a form of birth control. 13) you've even heard a patient with a nose ring, a brow ring, and twelve earrings say I'm afraid of shots. 14) you've even placed a bet on someone's blood alcohol level. 15) you've told a confused patient that your name is that of a coworker and to call if they need help. 16) your bladder can expand to the size of a winnebago's water tank. 17) you have seen more penises than any prostitute could dream of. 18) you believe that not all patients are annoying... some are unconscious. 19) your family and friends refuse to watch medical sitcoms with you because you spend the whole time correcting everyone and pointing out upside down x-rays. 20) you don't get excited about blood, unless it's your own. 21) you've sworn to have do not resuscitate tattooed on your chest. Soon. 22) discussing dismemberment over a gourmet meal is perfectly normal to you. 23) your idea of fine dining is anywhere you can sit down to eat. 24) your idea of a good time is a cardiac arrest at shift change. 25) you believe in the aerial spraying of prozac. 26) you believe that shallow gene pool should be a recognized diagnosis. 27) you believe that the government should require permits to reproduce. 28) you believe that unspeakable evils will befall anyone who utters the phrase Wow, it's really quiet, isn't it? 29) you have ever wanted to write a book entitled Suicide: getting it right the first time. 30) you have ever had a patient look you straight in the eye and say I have no idea how that got stuck in there. 31) you've had to leave a patient's room before you begin to laugh uncontrollably. A motorcycle patrolman was rushed to the hospital with an inflamed appendix. The doctors operated and advised him that all was well. 2)However, the patrolman kept feeling something pulling at the hairs in his crotch. Worried that it might be a second surgery the doctors hadn't told him about, he finally got enough energy to pull his hospital gown up enough so he could look at what was making him so uncomfortable. Taped firmly across his pubic hair were three wide strips of adhesive tape, the kind that doesn't come off easily. Written in large black letters was the sentence: Get well soonfrom the nurse in the Jeep you pulled over last week. **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] Magitek Price
hopefully that's the Platinum edition that includes a back rub and a HJ. AZ DAVE In a message dated 3/4/2008 1:16:24 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I called and asked. $ 5850.00 for the package. I'm sure that also includes installation too. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/4/2008 2:01:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How pricy is the magitek drive system? Thanks Silas It's Tax Time! _Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance._ (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] antibiotics
My last trip to the hospital in Nov of '06 nearly killed me. I went septic from a bad UTI and lay in bed for 11 days thinking I was about dead. The nursing care was good and my bowels moved about every 6 hours because of the strong antibiotics. There were a few very pretty 20 year old nurses who came in to clean me up regularly - pretty humbling. I was very glad to get out and come home. I watch my UTIs much more closely now. AZ DAVE In a message dated 3/2/2008 9:43:05 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just got out of the hospital Friday after being in for seven days with pneumonia. I really like to know about the yogurt and how much should be taken after being on IV's for seven days. They always have trouble getting an IV in me. My first one quit working and they tried to do a pic line 2 times without success so the anesthesiologist used my neck. They were going to take me to radiology to try again but they decided to go with the neck IV and my pneumonia finally looked better. My bowels quit working also and luckily it was not a blockage, so I was put on Myralax and after about four days it started working. I was so miserable as it looked like I had a basketball in my stomach. It is unreal the kind of care you get in the hospital for at least this one. If my mother had not been around, I don't know if I would have gotten my bowels to work again. I would love to hear about others hospital experiences and if the nurses will do digitals properly. I found that to be a real problem. I was glad to have a good mattress that did not give me any breakdown. I was so anxious to get home, so I could get proper care. It did not help that my doctor did not come until the fifth day. I was told that the hospital had closed it's ER shortly after I was admitted, but the county ask it to open again. How do you find the hospital that can give you proper clear? I go to the hospital very seldomly, but it is usually for UTI, respiratory problems, last time it was a coma, because of UTI that was septic. I remember not being that good the last time and I was in ICU at a different hospital, because the hospital that my doctors are was full. I remember going to the floor my last day, and the CNA just disappearing during breakfast and they had to have persons from other departments get me ready to go home. It's incredibly sad that you don't feel safe in the hospital. Dana ( C-4-5, 33 years post, 54, Prairie Village, Kansas, which is a suburb of Kansas City Missouri) I'm on some pretty strong antibiotics.I know many of you such as John say to take good bacteria such as in Yogurt and acidophilius when you have been on antibioticsMy question is,,, do you take it During or after the antibiotics? or does it matter? Also speaking of John--from OhioHas anyone heard from him, I don't recall any of his posts lately and he was sick, and he posts quite often usually. Thanks- Dan H. Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. _Watch the video on AOL Living._ (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] antibiotics
Funny you mention the bedside commode. My hospital couldn't find one either. They looked all over, I think they finally went to a medical supply store and rented one. Such an ODD thing to have in stock in a hospital. I mean, the bathroom is only a few steps away, what's the big deal? This basically points out the quad-ineptness of our modern day hospitals. We have a major hospital downtown Phoenix which is touted as having an excellent rehab unit. Possibly a commode isn't such a rare item there. AZ DAVE In a message dated 3/3/2008 9:54:06 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I won't go to the hospital unless I'm near dead, I hate that place and good luck finding anyone familiar with quadriplegia, they think you're helpless and in a way you are because you're out of your element there. I can't wait to leave the hospitals and if it wasn't for my caregivers that truly care for me and come see me everyday while I'm there I starve to death. The last time I was there they couldn't find me a bed side comode! Are you kidding me! My caregiver had to bring mine. A couple years ago I went for a horrible uti and I was there for about half a day and could barely find a cna to help me and then this nurse comes in and it turns out I knew her because I just had her house built and we had a short conversation and she asked if I was getting good care and I told her I couldn't get anybody to take some time and set things up for me so I could reach them because they kept running off and she walked to the door and hollered at a cna that came rushing to her call and told her who I was and I remember her telling her that this man is not helpless in fact he's very capable of anything and if you'd take 15 minutes with him to put things in his reach and do some adjusting then he probably won't call you for hours. After that it got better but there's no place like home Dorothy! Glad you're back Dana Mark Jackson RollinOn From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 10:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] antibiotics I just got out of the hospital Friday after being in for seven days with pneumonia. I really like to know about the yogurt and how much should be taken after being on IV's for seven days. They always have trouble getting an IV in me. My first one quit working and they tried to do a pic line 2 times without success so the anesthesiologist used my neck. They were going to take me to radiology to try again but they decided to go with the neck IV and my pneumonia finally looked better. My bowels quit working also and luckily it was not a blockage, so I was put on Myralax and after about four days it started working. I was so miserable as it looked like I had a basketball in my stomach. It is unreal the kind of care you get in the hospital for at least this one. If my mother had not been around, I don't know if I would have gotten my bowels to work again. I would love to hear about others hospital experiences and if the nurses will do digitals properly. I found that to be a real problem. I was glad to have a good mattress that did not give me any breakdown. I was so anxious to get home, so I could get proper care. It did not help that my doctor did not come until the fifth day. I was told that the hospital had closed it's ER shortly after I was admitted, but the county ask it to open again. How do you find the hospital that can give you proper clear? I go to the hospital very seldomly, but it is usually for UTI, respiratory problems, last time it was a coma, because of UTI that was septic. I remember not being that good the last time and I was in ICU at a different hospital, because the hospital that my doctors are was full. I remember going to the floor my last day, and the CNA just disappearing during breakfast and they had to have persons from other departments get me ready to go home. It's incredibly sad that you don't feel safe in the hospital. Dana ( C-4-5, 33 years post, 54, Prairie Village, Kansas, which is a suburb of Kansas City Missouri) I'm on some pretty strong antibiotics.I know many of you such as John say to take good bacteria such as in Yogurt and acidophilius when you have been on antibioticsMy question is,,, do you take it During or after the antibiotics? or does it matter? Also speaking of John--from OhioHas anyone heard from him, I don't recall any of his posts lately and he was sick, and he posts quite often usually. Thanks- Dan H. Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. _Watch the video on AOL Living._
Re: [QUAD-L] Dog Owners
how does your dog 'quad cough' for you? what exactly does he do? I've never heard of that before. AZ Dave In a message dated 2/27/2008 6:09:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am on my second service dog both Golden Retrievers. The first came from an organization, the second trained by myself. It insults people when I say that their dog ‘s intelligence or what it can do is limited only by how far we take it or require of our dogs. If you work with a dog their limitation is only because of our limitation or how far we take them. Dogs can be taught near anything YOU put your mind into. It is no accident I have a good dog or hat she can do for me. Both of my dogs learned to Quad cough me while in bed. They do know what they are doing but their behavior on command works for me. Merrill From: John S. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:23 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] To Dave O and any other Chihuahua Owners They have IQ tests for dogs? Dogs can be remarkably intuitive but I can't help believe it is the trainer that develops the dog in ways we call smart. My great Aunt had a Chihuahua that sat at the table and made small talk. I've seen dogs trained to sniff drugs but my aunt's dog with sit in front of whoever in the room had the most paper money. Which dog is smarter? An IQ test is a lot like how they use to weigh pigs in Louisianna. They would set a plank over a beam and set the pig on one side and balance the plank with rocks from a pile they had. When the pig balanced they would guess the weight of the rocks. john - Original Message From: Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Silas Shelburne [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:25:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] To Dave O and any other Chihuahua Owners Border Collie is the smartest of all dogs.Standard Poodle is next..Great Dane is #48..so I'm a Service Person for her. - Original Message - From: _Silas Shelburne_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:13 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] To Dave O and any other Chihuahua Owners Lol. I have a border collie named Zoe. Silas From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] To Dave O and any other Chihuahua Owners Congratulations Dan, so glad that your daughter got you a puppy. Do you know how large it is expected to be, according to its parents. I have always wondered what a Chihuahua would be like as a pet, I have a female, 5 pound Yorkie that just turned four years old and I really love her as a companion. Zoe likes to be on my lap and she will lay on top of my phone and iPod. She loves it when I don't have my Plexiglas on my lap and she can have it to herself. The person I have gone to for my nails as a small Chihuahua about the same size as Zoe, that is really cute that she sometimes has in her shop. She is afraid of my dog that is on my lap, she hides under the tables but they don't bark at each other. Keep us posted on your little daughter. What is her name? Dana Dave, so your little dog is not fixed yet. I have heard that little boys like to do that. I only had little girls. What is his name? Dana I really like my 2 guys. my 'stud' needs a fix which is in the pipeline - when he gets started, nobody is safe. poor little guy runs around humping thin air. the breed is very ferocious around strangers, my guys go after pit bulls and great danes. also, anybody entering your house needs to be careful and not turn their backs to them right away. mine sleep with me, they love to cuddle at night thus making it very hard to roll over. All in all, I would definitely recommend this breed - they are very attentive companions and make great intruder alerts. AZDAVE In a message dated 2/20/2008 5:43:26 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi , all interested and Dave...Since I know you Own Chihuahua's ;-) My youngest Daughter and I talked about getting a small dog since all we ever owned is medium to large Dog's our entire lives., and our old guard and family watchdog-- A boxer named Tazz is almost 12 years old and probably will not live much longer- . Well my
Re: [QUAD-L] Bed on Fire!
I too have danced a little close to the fire at times as well - and have always said, that won't happen to me. I do believe there is a difference between diving into unknown waters and smoking in bed while unable to leave. both are similar to Russian roulette. mine happened on a trampoline, others in cars,... all long shots but not impossible. I'm thinking she must have fallen asleep allowing the fire to get a start. saying she 'deserved' to die is a bit rash but her particular method seems unusually daring thus making it not too surprising at all. I wonder if by chance Darwin is in her family tree? AZ Dave In a message dated 2/20/2008 2:29:19 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i am a former smoker; not militant about it, however. with several friends and family members who smoke, even if i were still a smoker at the time of my accident (i quit in my very early 20's) they would all have my head on a platter of the metal of their choice if i ever did anything so stupid as to smoke in bed without the ability to get up and rescue myself should the need arise. i am sorry for the woman's family and their loss, however. Lucinda C-4,5 complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN Looking for last minute shopping deals? _Find them fast with Yahoo! Search._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51734/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/cat egory.php?category=shopping) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598)
Re: [QUAD-L] To Dave O and any other Chihuahua Owners
I really like my 2 guys. my 'stud' needs a fix which is in the pipeline - when he gets started, nobody is safe. poor little guy runs around humping thin air. the breed is very ferocious around strangers, my guys go after pit bulls and great danes. also, anybody entering your house needs to be careful and not turn their backs to them right away. mine sleep with me, they love to cuddle at night thus making it very hard to roll over. All in all, I would definitely recommend this breed - they are very attentive companions and make great intruder alerts. AZDAVE In a message dated 2/20/2008 5:43:26 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi , all interested and Dave...Since I know you Own Chihuahua's ;-) My youngest Daughter and I talked about getting a small dog since all we ever owned is medium to large Dog's our entire lives., and our old guard and family watchdog-- A boxer named Tazz is almost 12 years old and probably will not live much longer- . Well my daughter surprized me the other night with a Tiny Light Fawn colored baby Chihuahua puppy. It is the cutest little thing ! with big ole upright ears. She only weighs 2 pounds and the Vet said today, she is in perfect health. Of all the puppies we have ever had, she seems so smart and playful and catches on quick-even the vet said she seemed extremely intelligent for her age ( about 10 weeks ) . She has been fun the last few day's and I told my Daughter we may get another one for a companion in the future since they are so small and She wants to own one and me and wife own one. ANYWAY---Sorry so long of letter ! But do you Dave -or anyone else have any advice on this breed??? Thanks, Dan H. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598)
Re: [QUAD-L] Supra-Pubic Sizes
the Fr stands for French and is in millimeters which, in reality means 'circumference' as opposed to the way we Americans usually measure such things by diameter. therefore 21 Fr = 7mm diameter (=0.27 inches). az dave In a message dated 2/17/2008 8:45:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, I use a number 24 frenchin over 8 years it has only clogged 3 times. I'm not sure how the number size works... Is the lower number or higher the smallest? Dan H. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 14 french. They are not supposed to hurt. I would get on your urologists case about this. Dan At 09:26 PM 2/16/2008 -0800, Merrill Burghardt said something that elicited my response: . What size Supra Pubic do people use? I realize this may come off as a personnel question Mine still bleeds and hurts bad post April and I started to wonder. Merrill Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598)
Re: [QUAD-L] download youtube
In the upper right corner of the video is a tab that says Ad Block'. if you point to it, it changes to download this video in VISTA, it downloads to c:\users\compaq_administrator\videos\realplayer downloads i'm using mozilla firefox. az dave In a message dated 2/12/2008 6:17:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anybody know how to import a superbowl ad from youtube? GA The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. _AOL Music takes you there._ (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp0030002565) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp0030002565)
Re: [QUAD-L] Jewish Rye Bread
the time you get to the 5th loaf, it'll be hard' The sales lady is talking about the bread and the 80 yr old is thinking about his 'stamina'. In a message dated 2/8/2008 4:02:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, what's the punch line Dave. Andrea I want to know?? Lindaf Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp0030002565)
[QUAD-L] Jewish Rye Bread
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Re: [QUAD-L] My Van is home!!!!!!!!!!
So? hop in that badboy, girlfriend and aim west.? I now have a spare room you and whatshisnam can use.? We're in the mid 60s these days and out by the pool, it's sheltered from any breeze and secluded enough that you could sunbathe naturally with no fear of peepers. http://ocgrands.com/pool/? I'll even leave my camera inside.? Congrats on the new wheels - I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do mine.? Yes, let's get some pictures AZ Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 7:16 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] My Van is home!! Hi all! I picked up my van yesterday. Someone on the list said it would take 5 months to get it done and that's how long it took. It's a world of difference than my full size. I feel confined but I like it. Everything is at my reach. It's quiet. rides smooth and has lots of power. When I first got behind the wheel, I looked like a teen-ager getting use to the gas...bucking car:-) I have a habit of calling it a car because it's so much smaller than my old van. It turns quicker than my full size. Nowto figure out the radio CD player! I'm really happy, I love it! Dianna Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Pictures of my van
hot dog, woman.?? we could be brother and sister..? dig this --? http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/dv/ wanna hang out?? az dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 9:55 am Subject: [QUAD-L] Pictures of my van http://members.aol.com/diannal767/ ? I don't have any to show yet of the modifcations but there's only hand controls and a device on the steering wheel for my hand. It's placed about *2 o'clock* which worked out well because we lifted the right side arm of the w/c my elbow rests on it. Dianna Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] about scammers-phishers and online web thieves.
i 'played along' with one of these a few years ago, to the point where i told the person i would indeed deposit her money order in my account and then send her back 80% of that money by wire.?? soon she was sending threatening emails demanding her money because she sent me a money order - (she never sent one).? i was wondering when i might see a big thug bang on my door demanding money.? thankfully i had used my business address and none of my personal info - still, one wonders how good they are at locating ip addresses or whatever.? i guess the bogus money orders are pretty hard to detect and take a long time to return as fakes.? best to just ignore these 'too good to be true' opportunities for the cheaters they are. Dave from AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 6:16 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] about scammers-phishers and online web thieves. This has become BIG BUSINESS, for many undeveloped or underdeveloped countries will few laws and a need for dumb monies from RICH countries like North America and Europe. Ten of millions of spam scam are sent daily to lure a small percentage of people who fall prey to the lure. Kind of like putting a million hooks on a fishing line.? If you only catch one big fish... its worth it.? And then there is tomorrow. ? Best Wishes ? In a message dated 1/24/2008 7:01:28 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey all.are you guy's getting lots of scam mail, saying you won a lottery, a financial windfall from an oversea's country, your web number was chose and you won a million bucks or you are needed for a great paying job? All these want all your personal information and are by scam artists. My question is thiswhy do they send so many of these? Do some people really fall victim to these e-mails ? Dan H. Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
[QUAD-L] Eating 10% of your weight.
Hi all, I just fed my 2 Chihuahuas ( http://ocgrands.com/rd/index.html ) the RECOMMENDED amount of food - 1 can - 13 ounces.? Keep in mind these guys weigh around 8 pounds each.? That works out to nearly 1/10 of their weight - they demolished this chow in about 6 minutes. I weigh around 210 - one tenth of which is 21 pounds. that would be 336 ounces or 28 twelve ounce beers.?? 1 Gallon is 128 ounces so 336 ounces is 2.6 gallons.? Have you ever seen a 72 ounce steak like they serve at the Amarillo Steak house (famous for if you can eat it all in an hour, it's free) - this would mean I would have to eat 4 and a half of these dinners, OK with potato and salad mixed in maybe only two of these big dinners - but, IN 6 MINUTES? Doesn't a loaf of bread weigh about a pound?? Twenty one loaves of bread? WOW I don't think so.? Each can is 8% protein 4% fat - hum 26 ounces of protein and 13 ounces of fat, I'd weigh a ton in a week.? Seems kind of unfair doesn't it Dave More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Eating 10% of your weight.
ok, i give.? what's pogo?? -Original Message- From: Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 7:18 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Eating 10% of your weight. ah-c'mon I was intriguedpogoerr! Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 5:04 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Eating 10% of your weight. Hey Dave, You have too much time on your hands, you ever think about joining po-go?? Lol.? Silas ? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 1:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QUAD-L] Eating 10% of your weight. ? Hi all, I just fed my 2 Chihuahuas ( http://ocgrands.com/rd/index.html ) the RECOMMENDED amount of food - 1 can - 13 ounces.? Keep in mind these guys weigh around 8 pounds each.? That works out to nearly 1/10 of their weight - they demolished this chow in about 6 minutes. I weigh around 210 - one tenth of which is 21 pounds. that would be 336 ounces or 28 twelve ounce beers.?? 1 Gallon is 128 ounces so 336 ounces is 2.6 gallons.? Have you ever seen a 72 ounce steak like they serve at the Amarillo Steak house (famous for if you can eat it all in an hour, it's free) - this would mean I would have to eat 4 and a half of these dinners, OK with potato and salad mixed in maybe only two of these big dinners - but, IN 6 MINUTES? Doesn't a loaf of bread weigh about a pound?? Twenty one loaves of bread? WOW I don't think so.? Each can is 8% protein 4% fat - hum 26 ounces of protein and 13 ounces of fat, I'd weigh a ton in a week.? Seems kind of unfair doesn't it Dave More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] What Keeps Us Entertained
so, have you watched the all-time best movie ever - a real classic Citizen Cane ??? I finally found it in the daylight hours, turned on all the lights, turned it up very loud - and.. wow, what a cool message it has. I'm really glad I watched it, not because Orson Wells was so spectacular but the message was outta sight. Dave In a message dated 1/22/2008 4:32:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like classic movies, however, I haven't been watching too many lately. I guess it's because I have a DVR and for me it has been unbelievable. I used to watch a lot of classic movies during the summer months, but the networks and cable stations have finally learned that there are many of us out there looking for newer shows to watch it during the summer, so they have started making new series during that timeframe. About two years ago I had a TiVo and I had it set up so that any movie with Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, and a couple other actors were recorded. I even watched quite a view Hitchcock movies during that time frame. It's kind of interesting how I grew to like the classics. My first exposure was Arsenic and Old Lace. I watched it when I was a young 19-year-old private in the Army and fell in love with the movie. I have seen and probably seven or eight times over the years. Back around three years ago one of my professors was talking about Casablanca and when he looked around the room and he realized that the majority of the students had blank looks on their face. He asked how many of them had seen the movie and was absolutely shocked to find out that only one or two had. Well, I wasn't in that particular class, but my brother was and I was embarrassed to admit that I hadn't had an opportunity to see the film yet either. So, the next time it was aired on television are recorded it and really enjoyed this movie. I had no idea how many catchphrases came from that movie alone. At one point I was so hooked on classics that I would even watch a movie which was quite slow so I could witness some wonderful cinematography. Touch of Evil (1958) directed by Orson Welles comes to mind. The opening was pretty phenomenal and one particular scene where there is a small piece of trash floating in the hypnotic circular motion through the scene was fantastic. Well, enough of that. Take care. Quadius On 1/19/08, Dr. William E. Heft [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Good Morning: Being a great fan of the theater, I especially love the old black and white films of the 20's, 30's 40's and 50's. I guess the reason for this is that I grew up in the era and genre. So it was with great pleasure that I found a good Bogart movie last night that I had never seen before. It was entitled,'Marked Women' co-staring Betty Davis and was a 1937 production. As Bogart starred in mostly B movies in his early career, it wasn't a bad production. It was also quite evident that Bogart had not reached his potential yet. I am curious to know if by chance there are any other fans of classic moves here. Those of us who share the love of the black and white cinemas talk by the hours about the likes and dislikes of the classics and sharing bits of trivia. For example, the Bogart movie 'Casablanca has been rated as the most Romanic movie in the history of US films. Another circa favorite of the black white films are the Bowery Boys, produced from the late 30's up through the 1950s. These films have developed a cult following and produced such loveable characters as Slip, Sach, Chuck, Whity and Louie, the sweet shop owner. Anyone on the list old enough to remember these films? Some of these films were entitles 'Hell's Kitchen, Angles With Dirty Faces and The East Side Kids'. Much thanks goes to Ted Turner for airing the TCM television network which airs these classics 24/7 commercial free. Perhaps I might just invoke interest in this subject or even the associated field of literature, but then on the other hand this subject might be perceived as the ranting of an old man. Bill of Il. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [QUAD-L] Dental Work
your T-1 level somehow necessitates you needing to have all your teeth removed?? I don't understand that one.? please explain.?? thx Dave -Original Message- From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dr. William E. Heft [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: QUAD LIST quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 5:10 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dental Work I have never really had too much problem with dental, other than them requiring me to transfer into their chairs.? However, I get my work done at the VA, so I can't complain too much. Sorry to hear about your issues with feeling down.? I myself have been going through some of that lately.? I don't often have these difficulties, but just trying to work through them is vital.? I didn't get a chance to read all of your other e-mails, but I hope you are able to work through pretty quickly. Good luck on the dental work. Quadius On 1/14/08, Dr. William E. Heft [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all.? I need to respond to those who have written to my letter during the last few days, as this is very beneficial to me.? During the last 6 years, the total time I have had my spinal cord crush, I have not been bothered by depression, until now.? I've got to work extra hard at breaking out of it.? All I want to do lately is just sit and do nothing.? I do mean nothing, so writing to those of you here on the list is a good exercise for me. ? Ok, here's something new.? Anyone ever run into a wall when it comes to dental work?? Because of my t-1 condition, I must have all my teeth removed.? Problem is, dentists do not want to touch me.? The state of Illinois is great when it comes to paying the medical bills, but not so good on the dental end. ? I have been told that the dentists, like the medical doctors, are afraid to become involved with us.? I was turned down again by a dental clinic in Chicago, and it was the last one. ? So, I'm wondering if anyone else on the list has had this problem, and if so, what they may have done to solve the problem. ? Again, many thanks to those who have seen replies to my last letter. ? Bill in Il. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
[QUAD-L] Barrett Jackson Antique Auto Auction
Have you ever? been around someone who has trouble talking??? Listen to this guy...? he's the auctioneer at the Barrett Jackson Antique Auto Auction here in Scottsdale Arizona They auctioned off? Tony Stewart's NASCAR race car to buy wheelchairs for needy gimps.?? Pretty cool. http://ocgrands.com/bjaaa/ a href=http://ocgrands.com/bjaaa/;http://ocgrands.com/bjaaa//a AZ Dave More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Dr. William Heft--Our Relationship With Others
How different we all are. If someone wants to help me, I just step back and let them proceed. I know I can open a door or remove my jacket - after 40 years in this, I don't feel the need to prove anything to myself any more. People who offer to help really need to do so for some inner fulfillment. I'm cool with that and am more than happy to help them satisfy their inner needs. Sometimes I'm just plain damned tired of opening my own door or pouring my own beer even though I can (in most cases). I agree with Dan about saving my strength for the important things - like unhooking bras and the like. Whenever I spend time in my manual chair, I can really feel the strain in my shoulder blades and fingers. If my dependence on a power chair puts off reconstructive surgery or arthritis - deal me in. I really feel INVINCABLE in my power chair. AZ Dave - (Good health is simply the slowest rate at which you can die.) In a message dated 1/16/2008 10:45:08 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Gaday Mates: I am wondering if my connection with the list has been severed? Two days have passed now and not one posting has been received in my email. Or, everyone has already tired of my diatribe and stopped writing. (grin). Seriously, I was just thinking about those of us who lead an entirely different lifestyle than normal people and how our lifestyle effects those around us. Once again, I am only expressing my own thoughts and ideas on these matters. Please do not assume me to be dictatorial or presumptuous with my statements. One of the more difficult issues I have encountered in establishing a relationship with others is asking them to please allow me to complete whatever task I may be attempting, without someone saying, Here, let me do that for you. This naturally comes about when they see you struggling with a project or catch you involved in an efforts of some sort. I have learned as I know all of you have that it is necessary for us to try as much as we can to complete the task we are attempting, regardless of how awkward we may appear. Those who do offer to help have only our best interest in mind, but understandably, they do not realize the amount of self-confidence and pride we gain when we can actually accomplish even the simplest of jobs. Example. Opening a jar, buttoning a button, picking something up. At first we may not succeed, but through repeated attempts, we learn ways in which to overcome the daily obstacles that forever seem to be in our path. Well, enough venting for today. I'm please to actually have someone to express these opinions to. Bill of Ill. (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [QUAD-L] Dr. William Heft
Ill Bill. has a nice ring. az dave In a message dated 1/15/2008 2:32:33 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How ya Doin. Here is the problem I face in regards to teethpullers. At one time I was dead from the neck on down. Since then I carry around additional baggage as a result of my T-1 condition. Diabetic, blood clots, failing kidney's (presently at 47%) and high blood pressure, plus several smaller peripherals thrown in for grins. The original nerve damage from the crushed spinal cord shut down every bodily organ except the heart and lungs. When I was finally released from the hospital, I asked the neurosurgeon what I might expect during the forth coming years. His answer was, You're alive, so you are ahead of the game. From now on, you're on your own, so expect anything. Consequently, when I reported this to the prospective oral surgeons, they all tell me, Thanks, but no thanks. Some months ago, I pushed ahead with the issue of tooth extraction and had 10 removed. The oral surgeon was not concerned with my quadriplegic status, and put me under with general anesthetic. When I came to, 10 teeth were gone, but so was the oral surgeon and his nurse. They left and went to another part of the city, leaving only a young intern girl and my wife to greet me. I awoke extremely sick (caused by the agnostic), and before I realized it, I was put in a wheelchair and wheeled out into the middle of a parking and left there. Two days later I was back in the hospital with infected lungs. For the last 6 years I have been without a physiatrist, as my rehabilitation center (Van Mater Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockford, Illinois) has had none available. This has changed now though, as I am finally being assigned one. I can hardly wait. Perhaps the addition of the physiatrist on my medical team will enhance the issue of finding an oral surgeon. Thanks for listening. This list actually plays a more important therapeutic role than many of the health professional assigned to monitor our physical conditions, because the list members here walk the walk on a daily basis. Thanks for listening and allowing me to blow off a little steam. Bill of Il. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
[QUAD-L] Researchers have grown a beating heart in a jar.
University of Minnesota researchers grew a rat heart in a landmark effort that may foreshadow the ability to grow tissue to repair organs, or even create organs for transplant. By JOSEPHINE MARCOTTY, Star Tribune Last update: January 13, 2008 - 11:07 PM Researchers at the University of Minnesota have grown a beating heart in a jar. They used detergents to strip a rat heart of its own cells, leaving behind a white, three-dimensional scaffolding of connective tissue. They then infused it with living cardiac cells from newborn rats, which multiplied and grew into a fully functional heart -- a first in the field of tissue engineering. We've figured out how to use nature's own matrix -- chambers, valves, blood vessels, said Dr. Doris Taylor, the lead researcher and director of the university's Center for Cardiovascular Repair. She said that the technique holds promise for growing human tissue to repair not only hearts, but many other parts of the body. It might be possible, she said, to grow whole organs for patients who need a transplant. Other tissue engineering scientists around the country said there are enormous obstacles to using the technique for people. But they described the work as exciting and a landmark. It's gutsy. I am very impressed with her going right for the meat of it ... and showing remarkable results, said Dr. Buddy Ratner, a University of Washington bioengineer. The research was published online Sunday by Nature Medicine, a journal known for publishing cutting-edge science. Growing human tissue outside the body has been a medical Holy Grail for decades. Progress accelerated in recent years with the use of stem cells, special cells in embryos and adults that can be manipulated to grow into many kinds of tissue. The National Institutes of Health has provided millions of dollars for tissue engineering, but so far researchers have had success with only a few types of human tissue -- primarily bladders, skin, and blood vessels. A challenging task Though growing heart tissue holds the greatest therapeutic promise of all, it also has proven the most difficult. The heart is a complex structure of chambers, valves, and thick-muscled walls fed by an intricate system of blood vessels. And it doesn't just contract; it also twists, as if the muscle were wringing the blood out of the chambers and into the body. Researchers have tried to grow cardiac patches in the lab to use for repairing damaged hearts. But in order to work, tissue patches must be quite thick, and researchers have not found a way to provide the growing tissue with enough oxygen. And the cells need a three-dimensional scaffold on which to grow, one that allows the cells to contract in the right way to do the mechanical work of a heart. Scaffolding is the challenge where we are doing most of our work, said Ratner, who is trying to build an artificial structure with the same kind of material used for contact lenses. Taylor said that one of the rules in her laboratory is to give nature the tools and get out of the way. That's how she and her co-researchers came up with the idea of adopting a strategy that's been used elsewhere for smaller parts of the body. They stripped a heart of its cells -- or de-cellularized it -- leaving behind what's called the extracellular matrix. When you think about a steak, it's the gristle, she said. It provides both the blood-vessel system to deliver oxygen and the three-dimensional structure. The researchers placed it in a glass chamber and gave it oxygen, nutrients and fluids to pump. The cells know they are in a heart and that they should act like a heart, she said. She has done the same thing with a pig heart and believes it could also be done with kidneys, livers, and lungs. Many healing possibilities Some experts said that for transplantation, the technique could prove most useful for organs other than the heart. Long term, a transplant of the heart is not necessarily going to be the preferred therapy, said Dr. Robert Nerem, director of the bioengineering institute at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. I think there may be more interest in repair of the heart. The first adaptation for cardiac patients might be for infants born with congenital heart deformities. Those heart problems are usually identified before the child is born. Stem cells from the umbilical cord and the amniotic fluid could grow the heart parts the baby needs. The biggest hurdle is cell type, said Dr. William Wagner, professor of bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Since Taylor is an expert in stem cell biology, I bet she is well equipped to try that, he said. The technique also could be used to make patches for adults who have lost
Re: [QUAD-L] Dental Work
my doc will do anything i ask and most of everything he thinks up.? sci is not a deterrent - as long as i have money or insurance he doesn't care. dave -Original Message- From: Dr. William E. Heft [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: QUAD LIST quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 5:43 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] Dental Work Hi all.? I need to respond to those who have written to my letter during the last few days, as this is very beneficial to me.? During the last 6 years, the total time I have had my spinal cord crush, I have not been bothered by depression, until now.? I've got to work extra hard at breaking out of it.? All I want to do lately is just sit and do nothing.? I do mean nothing, so writing to those of you here on the list is a good exercise for me. ? Ok, here's something new.? Anyone ever run into a wall when it comes to dental work?? Because of my t-1 condition, I must have all my teeth removed.? Problem is, dentists do not want to touch me.? The state of Illinois is great when it comes to paying the medical bills, but not so good on the dental end. ? I have been told that the dentists, like the medical doctors, are afraid to become involved with us.? I was turned down again by a dental clinic in Chicago, and it was the last one. ? So, I'm wondering if anyone else on the list has had this problem, and if so, what they may have done to solve the problem. ? Again, many thanks to those who have seen replies to my last letter. ? Bill in Il. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Ramblings on health
it seems to be a pretty fast trip down that slippery slope into poor health that often leads us very near to the pearly gates. i took one or 2 in 2006. i hope that the one that gets me is a rocket ride right through the gates. dying by inches just isn't in my plan. both my parents went that way - it wasn't very nice to watch. dave In a message dated 1/9/2008 2:59:08 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Over the years I have been amazed at the differences between levels of spinal cord injury. As is so often noted, we vary tremendously. We each have our own demons to deal with, and we each deal with them in often ingenious ways. I have often felt frustrated that it was so difficult to find the answers for seemingly small problems. Until I came up on this list a couple of years ago, I had been relatively isolated from other quads. Reno had no physiatrist, so I just used a family practitioner and she and I dealt with problems as they came up. Lucky for me, I hardly had any problems. The biggest whammy was being bitten by a brown recluse spider, and not having it diagnosed until a lot of damage was done. Luckily, that was during the time I had insurance. The people on this list have so much experience, and are so willing to share it with the rest of us, that many of the small problems can be resolved rather simply. At Santa Clara Rehabilitation, they emphasized keeping everything simple. Since I had very little access to information about quads, I kept it simple. The first 14 years bowel care consisted of digital simulation every third day, but after realizing that I was major lactose intolerant we changed it to four times a week-Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday-and I’ve stayed on that routine since then. I did not even have a urologist that was familiar with quads, so I just stayed with intermittent catheterization, not knowing the options. I do use an overnight bag with a 14 F red rubber catheter overnight as I do not have anybody to cath me. I’ve been very fortunate and do not have many UTIs, and have never had a serious one. I must admit that having to stop activities in order to be cathed is somewhat of a nuisance, but if it means that I will not have to deal with UTI’s I will continue to live with the scheduling problem. Of course, I cannot be sure that that is why I do not have UTI problems, but if it ain’t broke, why fix it? My new urologist told me that one of the advantages of using intermittent catheterization is that my bladder has stayed a normal size, and I am able to hold around 500 CC’s before my body lets me know it is time. If I watch what I eat and drink that is usually around 6 to 7 hours. Except for pressure sores I have enjoyed remarkable health, and thanks to the clinitron bed my pressure sores have been cured, and I hope that I can remain free of pressure sores. Because I cannot feed myself, it has been relatively easy for me not to gain weight because I hate being fed by other people. One would think after 17 years that I would be comfortable with it, but the only time it works well is when I share a plate and realize I am not keeping somebody from eating their food. JIt’s also very difficult to snack when I have to ask somebody else to fix it for me. This summer I had many tests done, because my physiatrist was appalled that I have not had scans done regularly. Everything was just OK, and luckily for me everything was in its right place J. They noted I had a couple of gallstones, and wanted to watch them. But over the holidays everything changed. My years of being healthy made me unaware of how sick I was. When my daughter said that I was yellow, and I had several days of burning pain in my stomach, I went to the ER. Except for being yellow, everything appeared to be OK-blood pressure, no fever, pulse rate OK, and my urine was rather dark, but not really worrisome. They were extremely busy in the ER, but we let them know I would need to be cathed in a couple of hours. They were very understanding, and came out a couple of times to let us know they had not forgotten us, and were able to get me into a room as quickly as possible. Everything changed however when they found out I was passing a gallstone and had pancreatitis, and they moved into high gear. I was admitted, and they explained my options, and we all agreed that I would have to have my gallbladder removed as soon as the pancreatitis subsided. My body was ready two days later-not my mind J-and I went to surgery, only to wake up with a tracheotomy! Certainly not what I was hoping for, as the anesthesiologist had said there was a 5% chance that I would have to have a tracheotomy. Unfortunately the scar tissue from my first tracheotomy prevented a simple intubation, and my daughter had to agree to a tracheotomy. Now I was facing a much longer stay
Re: [QUAD-L] (no subject)/Community
I think we are approaching 500 billion spent on Iraq in the past 4 years. that's more like 10 billion a month. that 1 billion disappears every 3 days. 333 million a day = 14 million per hour = 237 thousand a minute = 4 thousand per second.. tick tock tick tock very depressing. (Christ died ~63 billion seconds ago.) In a message dated 1/3/2008 6:29:03 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are right on..Believe it or not in November I was feeling sorry for myself..Real Estate, my main business, was so bad in 2007..everything going wrong..Betsy..not getting any better..etc.etc..Then..I decided to do something positive..change the home environment..then went to Shepherd..Spoke with James Shepherd and his Team..Really saw what hardships are..and really admire the everyday continuing struggle for disability..then I get mad at all the funds wasted..I am a Bush supporter..Now I want everyone to come home..Use our money to get all disability folks into a better way of life..Might just take A Billion..One Month of War costs..Sorry for going off on a tangent..Off to a meeting with Cushman Wakefield and on to SAWHORSE the company I am joint venturing with to create Environment..Check it out on www..Best..Myron See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] (no subject)/Community
i visited a house in champagne illinois that housed 4 quads on level 1, a care giver in the basement and another in the upstairs.? seemed like a pretty handy setup.? if there were 5 or 10 houses like this in a row, it would be even better for everyone.? lots of us don't need 24/7 attention but when we need it, we REALLY need it.? i would live in such a place in a heartbeat if i was alone. dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 2:24 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] (no subject)/Community I have been talking to a developer that due to the very poor real estate market would consider a community development for para/quad/tetra...Club House, Specail Pool, Gym..thinking of all the rehab at Shepherd.. ? Have own drug store, therapist, equipment technologist, registered nurse...everything that is needed and so hard to come by as per quad emails..Set up business center to train for work or carry on own business.. ? Vans available for trips to Atlanta/Opera/High Musuem of Art/Shepherds/VA Hospital/etc. all within 30 miles..Kind of like a private club...I know it isn't the best of all worlds..but maybe 40 years ago..Senior Living was put into place..a lot of folks like it and moved to such communities...I'm 75 and would never want to live in such a community..but that is me...The whole situation is set up as a Condo Complex and run by your own management team..etc..etc..To Blue Sky?..Might be worth a try...Maybe get a few large corporations to back it..UPS/HOME DEPOT/ RUBBERMAID/ ETC.? Home Depot founders are very big funding backers of Shepherds...Myron See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Cold? I would suggest these!
ARE they slippery or rubber bottomed? i put my feet on hardwood floors to transfer and slipery isn't cool. i have an electric heater under my desk on lo so i don't burn. dave -Original Message- From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 3:18 pm Subject: [QUAD-L] Cold? I would suggest these! For those of you who are out there in states that are bitter cold (I see it is barely in the teens in Chicago today) or get cold in the house like I do even though I live in southern Arizona... I'd like to make a suggestion. My husband bought these for me for Christmas. He found them the least expensive on eBay. They're perfect for gals or guys! Prior to nine years ago... fashion was very important to me and I would not be caught dead in sweatpants or anything other than nice jeans, nice shoes, matching this and that, etc. etc. etc.. But then warmth, necessity and age allowed me to change my wardrobe somewhat. In 1997 my feet and ankles began swelling like the sizes of big potatoes. I had to stop wearing tennis shoes and turned to other shoes so I would not get pressure because of my fat feet not fitting in anything. Further... it seemed as time goes on... the colder I would get very easily. Anyway... I wanted to attest that the following Tempur-Pedic Foot Comforters are very, very nice! I have been wearing sandals of some sort over the last seven years and in the winter time I put socks or colored stockings on and then the sandals. At first I thought that they would look too big or out of place but they are actually pretty stylish. The ones that I have are very dark navy blue (that I can only tell when I put them on with my black pants) and are so plush that I just put my bare feet into them. Also... a sore that I have had for many months has JUST healed although it is still a little pink. Since it is my husband would have to deal with the repercussions of the sore coming back...HE WOULD NOT EVEN ATEMPT OR ALLOW me to wear these. But since I am wearing them... that is how soft they are and rather pressure less (since absolutely no pressure is the only solution to get rid of a sore). So if anyone is interested in keeping their feet warm (which will help warm you all over)... check out the following product: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=120196407260ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:ITih=002#ebayphotohosting Shipping and handling is free within the United States and this is the best price we could find on the product. NO... I am not the seller! Just trying to help somebody out who easily gets cold. It is sunny and 64° here today but chilly in the shade and the same temperature as always in the house. But I love my new foot comforters despite that! -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
wow that sounds great. I have to get the cable in my door fixed. it broke and my door gets jammed on the leftovers. if it broke clean, I could live with it but now that it jams, I get stuck. Dave In a message dated 12/31/2007 7:59:37 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A friend of mine here in Leesburg, FL has a van for sale. Details are below. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) for more info. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: MikeyBird3 Sent: 12/29/2007 5:24:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: van info 1993 Dodge Caravan, 32,000 original miles, $6,500 vmi conversion. power sliding door, power ramp, 10in dropped floor. runs great looks good. New tires put on in September. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
say what??? there's a piece of hardware in my wheelchair life that isn't made of gold? I'll bet they still charge like it's gold. did I tell you I painter my fold out ramp gold?? it fits in just fine. Dave In a message dated 12/31/2007 1:37:23 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, wheelchair writes: Door cables are 3/32 inch dia. Some have the coating while the originals did not. The kicker to the spec of the cable is that its Aircraft Quality (AQ) stainless steel. The cable at the hardware stores is not AQ Stainless Steel. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/31/2007 12:05:35 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: wow that sounds great. I have to get the cable in my door fixed. it broke and my door gets jammed on the leftovers. if it broke clean, I could live with it but now that it jams, I get stuck. Dave See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
I had a back yard mechanic tighten it last week so the twists and turns I know. he tightened it up by about 1.5 inches - prob enough to finish it off..!!! After the cable jumped its rollers, it actually snapped when I yanked the door open. do you suppose I could buy a piece of this and just have my back yard mechanic fix it again? he has evidently worked on this sort of thing before. he and his son were pretty good at figuring the whole thing out. my old cable was plastic coated I should probably use the same stuff again. thanks w. you da bomb !! (-- compliment) Dave In a message dated 12/31/2007 4:13:46 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Besides the 3/32 cable that cost about 8-12 dollars, you have to know how it winds around the takeup reel and idler arm. Then there may be 2 yokes and 2 stops that have to be crimped, once the cable is in place. Happy, Happy New Year! W In a message dated 12/31/2007 4:23:09 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: say what??? there's a piece of hardware in my wheelchair life that isn't made of gold? I'll bet they still charge like it's gold. did I tell you I painter my fold out ramp gold?? it fits in just fine. Dave See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale
I have a picture I'll sell.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 6:53 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Van for sale W, I bet you are, indeed, a chick magnet. ? ? Naomi C4 quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [QUAD-L] are you happy?
Danny, The valleys can be pretty low for sure, and don't think you are the only one in one. We've all been there. I have found that the best thing I can do when I'm in a funk is get busy with something to occupy my mind. School can do it, a hobby can help, just getting out into a public setting where you have to see and speak to people helps. A local 'watering hole' can be a place to find chatty people and most churches have various groups of people getting together to do things. Sitting home alone is not a good way to get out of a valley. Get active in something and don't be too fast to push people away - let her decide for herself what she wants. Give life a chance. Dave In a message dated 12/26/2007 11:16:59 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just curious if any are honestly happy with your lives? I try to pretend but it’s getting harder as the days go bye…. I recently broke up with my fiancé… . I felt like I couldn’t keep her happy and that she deserved to be…. Even if that means I won’t “I’m getting used to it….” Danny Espinoza 24/m/California Occupation before accident - Network engineer / SR. Network security engineer Broke c2,c6,c7 and doner bone at c2 TBI from blood going to central cortex from spinal cord off a vent woohoo however only one diaphragm works right now due to asymmetric SCI http://secureminds.us/ Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
[QUAD-L] The Traveler IQ Challenge
DUH... i spose a link would help huh? _http://www.travelpod.com/traveler-iq_ (http://www.travelpod.com/traveler-iq) this will keep you busy... my high score is 182,453 dave Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
[QUAD-L] cool travel iq
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Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things
i'm with willis - i left a programming job at 76k and now between retirement and ssdi, i'm around 48k, wife is arount 40k as a tech dispatcher. if you have a number where you think you would be happy, my buddy grosses around 600 k and whines about taxes and insufficient money. go figure. dave In a message dated 12/22/2007 9:00:23 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: $90,000!!! And you can't afford a $30,000 van? Wow! You must live in one of those expensive to live in state like CA. My income is about a quarter of yours' and I live in my own house, bought a van in 1999 for $24,000 - paid it off in 4 years. Dan At 09:00 AM 12/22/2007 -0500, William Willis said something that elicited my response: I have a fairly decent salary as a teacher and my wife is a restaurant manager. Together we make about $90,000. There is still no way we could afford a $30,000 van along with house payment. My van is a 96 E-150 with 140,000 mi. that I bought on ebay for $13,000. My wife drives a Taurus that cost $5400. In the words of CCR I aint no fortunate son. All things considered, I do consider myself blessed to have had a wonderful family and the opportunity to hold a rewarding job. God bless all of you, my Q-list pals. May you have a safe, healthy, and happy holiday. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:04:58 -0500 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Affording things To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com In a message dated 12/21/2007 6:58:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Only a few people gave me their input and only one was brave enough to say that he kept quite a bit of cash on hand to not report. I am talking about new vans, the latest computers and gadgets and programs, vehicle insurance, fancy cell phones that are hands-free, a whole list of books that they want, etc. etc. etc.. The sky is the limit. Within reason I mean... I don't mean buying a mansion or something like that. I guess many people just go without or have family give them money or keep cash in different areas. I remember hiding mine when I was dependent on the county for home health care and I'm glad those days are over! Lori I was fortunate to borrow the money from my father for my van. 27k cash. I needed his help because I bought it from e-bay. I pay him so much a month for it though. Dianna See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. _Get it now!_ (mip://0324cc38/'http://www.windowslive.com?ocid) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
[QUAD-L] financials
i sure hope no one takes any of this money talk as bragging or shaming. i merely stated my circumstances as they are with no evaluations expected or taken. i am very much in awe of people who are getting so much mileage out of their resources. creativity is certainly exploited by us physically challenged. happy holidays to you all Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] My ex urologist -- quad list and ( Lori )
Wow - a close call for sure. i almost backed into my pool the other day - we're two pretty lucky guys for sure...!!! Congrats on doing the right thing. Dave In a message dated 12/21/2007 12:09:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi allAs I told you all before, I kept having trouble with my urologist, at the urging of Lori and a few others I changed to a new one in October... Well I just wanted to inform you all that I switched Doctors just in time.My old urologist is suspended from all work and may never be allowed to work again ! He removed the WRONG kidney on a man.then had to go back in and remove the bad kidney on the man, leaving the poor guy sick and now on dialasis to try and live. You hear these stories a lot but it is weird when it happens to one of your own doctors. He had performed surgury on me 4 seperate times. Thank God I found a great new urologist only a few months ago. Dan Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Mind controlled wheelchair
when i see a good looking girl. i think holy shit... good thing it isn't hooked up to my colon. dave In a message dated 12/20/2007 7:00:56 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought my wheelchair was controlled by my mind? Well, at least by my thumb. What will happen when you wash your hair? (picturing an ibot doing the cha cha cha..) Merry Christmas, y'all john - Original Message From: Kevin M. Rudolph [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Augmentative Communication Online Users Group [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 8:38:43 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Mind controlled wheelchair I found an interesting link for a mind controllable wheelchair. Check it out if you're interested. Link _http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/notag/thought+controlled-wheel-chair-helps-t\_ (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/notag/thought+controlled-wheel-chair-helps-t\) he-disabled-297743.php Kevin M. Rudolph Louisville, Kentucky 40214 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: _http://www.turbokev.com_ (http://www.turbokev.com/) Instant Messengers: AOL: kyprincecharmingICQ: 28414413 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo: turbokev Never miss a thing. _Make Yahoo your homepage._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51438/*http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Warning.....Sexual.
Funny how 40 years of SCI, 35 years of happy marriage, three kids and foleys can dampen the 'urge' so it mostly goes away. Intimacy gives way to stability and security, lust turns into gratitude for what lengthy cohabitation brings, and the spark is kept alive by total strangers that cast that special look and sometimes add a wink. it's very nice to you can still turn a head but have no obligation to prove anything. the great part is she knows i look, i know she knows and she knows i know she knows - and we're both cool with it. she knows that just because i'm on a diet, it's ok if i look at the menu. no matter where i get my appetite, i always come home for dinner. Dave -Original Message- From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 7:17 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Warning.Sexual. I don't think that too many members on the list are brave enough to respond to this one. Thus the tiny thread. While microphones or things like that are more important! LOL I know the topic of sex has been brought up before but it does not go anywhere usually. So either members are not having sex or are not with a partner. :-) Some folks will say that sex plays an important role in a relationship... especially for the one who is not getting any! Others will say that sex is most definitely, and I mean most definitely, NOT a great big thing in a good relationship. Actually, it is a little bit of both. It is not that both partners do not WANT OR ENJOY sex... because it can be very exciting and joyful. And it should be! You are also right that the brain is the most powerful sex organ. This is even more true for women. Women have no idea and (cannot have any idea) what orgasm for a man (ejaculation) feels like and vice versa. Obviously for women it is the clitoris for the sensation part of it and the brain for the mega part of it. I remember one of my most powerful orgasms after my injury (I had just turned 15 when my injury occurred so nothing happened before that) occurred when my partner did something around my ear, neck and my collarbone area that set me through the ceiling and was definitely an orgasm if I ever had one!!! So that is one example. For women... those are extremely, extremely, extremely sensitive areas and probably just as much as the clitoris. But the actual intercourse part of it is a combination of so many things. The noises, the whispers, the words, the motions, etc. etc. etc. all help one to cum. Feeling sexy for women plays a huge part as well. For example... having a négligée or a bra slid so very slowly down the shoulders is really really erotic! Or pressing up and around the breasts at the same time or during something else also adds to the beginning of a climax. I could go on and on and on. But don't anyone fool themselves by thinking that sex is not important to some degree to their partner. There IS a reason for masturbation! And nobody should feel threatened because their partner does that. So... all the rest of you scaredy-cats... bring it on! On Dec 15, 2007 5:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello guys, Let me get right to it. This morning I was in the middle of the most erotic dream I have ever had since my injury when I was awaken just at the moment we long to remember (the big orgasm). This dream felt s real that when I woke up I felt just (well, pretty darn close) like I had a real orgasm, tingling all over and my insides were too. You know that feeling after you cum and you're so sensitive that you just can't take another touch. That! I think I was moaning just before I woke up also, because I opened my eyes thinking 'oh shit did my wife just hear me. I know they say your brain is the most powerful sex organ but damn, I wasn't expecting it to be like that. My question is have any of you ever experience this and if so how can you recreate it? Larry, C5 More new features than ever. Check out the new AIM(R) Mail! More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
[QUAD-L] google maps - my street view.
my house. it works with aol browser and opera but not msie or mozilla firefox - don't know why. _http://maps.google.com/maps?f=qhl=enie=UTF8om=1layer=ccbll=33.579724,-11 2.16888cbp=1,232.49064267352148,,0ll=33.586989,-112.168479spn=0.023631,0.02 1501z=15_ (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=qhl=enie=UTF8om=1layer=ccbll=33.579 724,-112.16888cbp=1,232.49064267352148,,0ll=33.586989,-112.168479spn=0.023631,0.021501z=15) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
[QUAD-L] google
Now you can even see my green pool from last spring. follow 'pool' link on this linked page to see the new pool. _Dave Patty's Grandkids_ (http://ocgrands.com/) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Wireless microphone
I have a hone with 'bluetooth'. I'm not too impressed. it keeps going 'off line' and needs messing with to come back. Dave In a message dated 12/14/2007 4:06:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Anyone use a wireless microphone for their computer or cordless phones? Glenn See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: figure this out! ( fun short quiz ) none quad
There is only one green number per house, Same for the other colors. Once you identify those two - your number in determined. The rest is smoke to confuse you. Dave COLORS purple = 21, 22, 1, 14, 6 red = 13, 15, 5, 2, 20 green = 9, 23, 25, 16, 12 blue = 4, 18, 17, 3, 10 black = 7, 11, 8, 24, 19 houses A = 4, 12, 1, 30, 11, 13 B = 10, 26, 24, 9, 21, 2 C = 17, 25, 14, 20, 8, 28 D = 3, 23, 22, 27, 19, 5 E = 18, 16, 6, 15, 7, 29 In a message dated 12/12/2007 9:24:31 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Note: forwarded message attached. X-Apparently-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] via 209.191.86.102; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:50:41 -0800 X-Originating-IP: [206.190.38.133] Authentication-Results: mta123.sbc.mail.re3.yahoo.com from=yahoo.com; domainkeys=pass (ok) Received: from 207.115.36.50 (EHLO nlpi021.prodigy.net) (207.115.36.50) by mta123.sbc.mail.re3.yahoo.com with SMTP; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:50:41 -0800 X-Originating-IP: [206.190.38.133] Received: from web51002.mail.re2.yahoo.com (web51002.mail.re2.yahoo.com [206.190.38.133]) by nlpi021.prodigy.net (8.13.8 inb regex/8.13.8) with SMTP id lBCFod77011243 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:50:40 -0600 Received: (qmail 92117 invoked by uid 60001); 12 Dec 2007 15:50:39 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=X-YMail-OSG:Received:X-Mailer:Date:From:Subject:To:MIME-Version:Content-Type :Message-ID; b=jSGvXeBfrr1oTL8Iyri3nggGK+FGlRFDfwuSr7Ow/TzgoM2iHv3xDbnZnwO8/3O1P7Kk9ZTPlw0f c+i2taab0QDAIIj/yUVQEK8YhG5odh9J+BMTBVcP34MmBpsLyM0n9DBGcMgKXEYwxjrQ3hhcsH4eNI 4IzasFsDA+UztMonM=; X-YMail-OSG: OlitdgoVM1n0EiT3pQqbHbRpUiVo7heB_XRHk4mTClEAMHUlFzHLWoZJMNzrbtTs_6xajgZGqfC8RmIsWEEkAsUnBIGghDKHMI2HXkHEZ6fIeimro235.WJAZKeyxQUYssdWxn2R6H6ime 9.jqed_g-- Received: from [69.29.60.209] by web51002.mail.re2.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:50:39 PST X-Mailer: YahooMailRC/818.31 YahooMailWebService/0.7.158.1 Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:50:39 -0800 (PST) From: rita woolen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: figure this out! To: Marlita Bassett [EMAIL PROTECTED], Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED], David Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=0-45084232-1197474639=:91994 Content-Length: 1298 See if you can figure this one out... _http://www.quizyourprofile.com/guessyournumber.swf_ (http://www.quizyourprofile.com/guessyournumber.swf) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.17/1179 - Release Date: 12/9/2007 11:06 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.1/1182 - Release Date: 12/12/2007 11:29 AM Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. _Try it now._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Lights, camera, action: me!
heavy stuff g/f.i'm spending my 401k and canceling my life insurance right now. sad topc, i hope it is a rare happening. dave p.s. you looked super !!! In a message dated 12/10/2007 8:26:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJpWHe-AwIA_ (http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=LJpWHe-AwIA) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Disney World Trip
my best vacations were ones where all I needed was a bed and a jon at the other end. I always travel with ABs because to do otherwise is kind of masochistic. I don't count on shower access as that is very specific to us all and very few places are set up usable to me - and I am a pretty active quad. Adding a power chair to the mix complicates things a lot I think. be sure to think of everything you will need and don't count on others to be 'ready' for you unless they really know your needs. Dave In a message dated 12/11/2007 2:28:20 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you so much. That at least gives me some idea. I bet renting a wheelchair accessible is astronomical by the necessity for most people without a strong man like you have. I have never checked out the cost. In my dreams maybe someday I will get to go on a vacation. Where's the best place you have ever been on vacation since your disability. That would be a great question for the group. I have always thought I wanted to go to a island resort. I don't know where ?. Dana See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] overhead beams with lift
the last time I was in the hosp., they tried getting me from a wheelchair into be with a hoyer and an under-the-arm sling. NEVER LET ANYONE DO THIS TO YOU. lifting a quad by the arms is like lifting a water balloon by the stem. I screamed bloody murder while I was conscious and they all looked at each other like what could possibly have gone wrong? on top of that - the electrically operated hoyer wouldn't go down. it was 'stuck'. don't you think a little practice would be advised? hospitals, if you don't heal, they'll kill you. Dave thanks for the memories john In a message dated 12/10/2007 11:53:30 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They got me for the max that waiver would pay which was $3700 14 years ago. These are short tracks, too. It is important to get a quality lift, although, these are extremely simple and a tip: Its weak spot is the charger. It won't take much percussion and its usually expensive. Mine is attached to the wall by velcro where it can't get hurt and it will pull off before yanking the wire loose inside the thing. For some reason many seem to come from Canada. If I had to pay out of pocket, I'd never afford it but mine will lift my wheelchair off the floor and not strain. I can't say the same for the hoyer or any human aids. It is an incredibly safe people mover. Merry Christmas, john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 12:14:17 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] overhead beams with lift Do you know the price of these being an overhead lifts? Dana Check out AOL Money Finance's list of the _hottest products_ (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) and _top money wasters_ (http://money.aol.com/top5/general/ways-you-are-wasting-money?NCID=aoltop000302) of 2007. Never miss a thing. _Make Yahoo your homepage._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51438/*http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] HI
A little kid in a mall with his mom asked me What happened? I smiled, looked at his mom and told him, I said NO to my mom once. I wasn't sure whose eyes were bigger.. Dave In a message dated 12/11/2007 1:05:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As you can tell, we are open to input from quads from anyplace who wish to join. We are aware that survival of quads in some countries is not always a priority. Medicine is not equal from one nation to the next. I have known doctors that have worked in third world countries and the resources simply do not exist to do much more than try to comfort a severe spinal injury and let the person pass on. Those of us in America and other nations that can provide the medical care often struggle to allow severely handicapped persons to join into meaningful careers and livelihoods. I know I have battled against the perception that I'm too handicapped, and the always painful comment that I'd be better off dead. I once had a lady with 4 children stop and point at me and say, that is what happens to bad children.. (she may have meant I was ugly) I've never gotten that on here. People have been very kind and very helpful. I've learned a lot by reading and participating on here. I'd love to know more about how paralyzed persons live in many countries, including Ethiopia. My Best Wishes to You and Yours, john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:15:47 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] HI Greetings Kemal Thank You for your post and observation about the numbers of those participants from developing countries. There is an old military saying that goes, The closer one gets to combat, the more obsolete the equipment gets. I can only wish and wonder what happens outside our country when it comes with survival of people with spinal cord injuries. You could become that window of opportunity to let us know. I can't even imagine what your daily life is like or how it begins. I hope to visit your website and see for myself. I would also like to refer our Chicago Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association of your website and their comments. Our best wishes to you and hope that you continue on postings! In a message dated 12/10/2007 2:47:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: dear fellows, i am a quad,c33, incomplete. I think that the quad-list group is open to everybody(quads). But almost all of the participants seem to be from the developed world especially the USA.We need to encourage more participants from the developing world so that we can benefit from a wider and comprhensive experiencs involved. If they are there, may be, their presence could not be felt and they have to come out.can we find out who you are and from where, just to find out. to start with---I am kemal from ethiopia. my web site _http://kemalzk.bravehost.com---if_ (http://kemalzk.bravehost.com---if/) you are interested. thank you See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. Never miss a thing. _Make Yahoo your homepage._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51438/*http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] HI
Kemal, Nice web page. i think you will like the people here. They are a very resourceful group. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) In a message dated 12/10/2007 1:47:42 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: dear fellows, i am a quad,c33, incomplete. I think that the quad-list group is open to everybody(quads). But almost all of the participants seem to be from the developed world especially the USA.We need to encourage more participants from the developing world so that we can benefit from a wider and comprhensive experiencs involved. If they are there, may be, their presence could not be felt and they have to come out.can we find out who you are and from where, just to find out. to start with---I am kemal from ethiopia. my web site http://kemalzk.bravehost.com---if you are interested. thank you (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
[QUAD-L] more broken necks....
Do any of you have family members who broke their necks? My older brother broke his playing football in 1957 - no paralysis, my (same) brother's 5 year old grandson broke his going down his bunk bed ladder head first - didn't know he could get hurt - no paralysis, and now I hear that my 50 year old cousin broke his but has 90% movement of his neck, (I'm not sure what that means.) I feel almost as blessed as a Kennedy. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [QUAD-L] Disney World Trip
It really helps a lot to have someone big and husky that you trust to hoss our fat butts around on a road trip. I'm glad all went well. where are the pics? Dave In a message dated 12/9/2007 4:25:42 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello All, I just returned from a week at Disney World with my granddaughter husband. We had a great time! I haven't flown since 9-11. The airport wasn't bad at all traveling with a wheelchair. I was able to stay in my power chair all the way to boarding then my husband transferred me to my manual that fit to the first row transferred again. The airlines took both chairs away we had no problems with having to box anything. It was Continental Airlines a direct flight though. We rented a Dodge Caravan to put my chair in the back go to all the parks. I found Disney to be very accessible as much as possible. The trams were accessible. They even had a few rides that were accessible! If anyone is thinking about an accessible trip, I suggest Disney. My husband did come home with a sore back from all the transferring. But one of the roller coasters didn't help that any. We would have checked in to a van rental with a lift but as it was, all was quite pricey so we had to do without some of the luxuries of home. When I returned there was a message on my phone from M.C. Mobility...all was approved and they're ready to work on the modifications to my van! Dianna Check out AOL Money Finance's list of the _hottest products_ (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) and _top money wasters_ (http://money.aol.com/top5/general/ways-you-are-wasting-money?NCID=aoltop000302) of 2007. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
[QUAD-L] Everett Walks Once More
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Re: [QUAD-L] subscribe
not like this u aren't In a message dated 11/24/2007 9:04:52 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Res subscribing to the list. Glenn A Henry Check out AOL Money Finance's list of the _hottest products_ (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) and _top money wasters_ (http://money.aol.com/top5/general/ways-you-are-wasting-money?NCID=aoltop000302) of 2007. Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
