RE: [QUAD-L] myspace
Hey john heres my my space addy.Darel-http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: [QUAD-L] myspaceDate: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:24:36 -0500 http://www.myspace.com/c5sci97 Eric W [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: johnny cammon To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 7:19 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] myspace hi i'm john...now i had a myspace page but changed it.some of u wwere andrea,dave,darel if u could be so kind to repost ur addresses.i would really really appreciate adding u folks back as friends. thx. johnny blazepeacelove With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. Connect on the go. _ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072008
[QUAD-L] Finland forum ..a moron there.
Hey freinds..dunno if you remember a post i made awhile back about flying to Finland to be with my girlfriend and get married. I need to get a residence permit in order to stay there more than 90 days. She has 3 kids and it wouldnt be right to take them from their dad and his side of the family ..plus theycant speak english so her coming here isnt really an option at this point. She was here for a couple of weeks over the 4th of july ..loves America but ..we just cant live here until the kids grow up a bit and choose to live with dad or come with mom here. Anyway ..we decided to go to a forum and get advice on the best way to get a residence permit for me to live in Finland and you will not believe the first reply i got . This moron thinks if youre in a wheelchair your useless .. plain and simple ..dont come here cripple and leech off me!I couldnt believe my eyes ..he has no idea who i am . Yet because i mentioned the chair ..i'm a useless leech! I argued a bit with him and my g/f asked me to stop because it was upsetting her. So ..i did and i'm about to explode. He's still spewing his ignorant views even though others in the forum have told him what a rude ass he's being . I thought some of you might be interested in seeing the height of narrow minded views of the handicap and the use of the word cripple ..he's probably anti American too. Anyway ..go have a look if you want ..feel free to let him know a few things as i was told to stop way before i was done. Heres the link : http://www.finlandforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=2t=32254st=0sk=tsd=asid=477a1c1ceacaa71017d65a76d777f4a1Darel- http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper _ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072008
RE: [QUAD-L] Court: disability laws protect those unable to have sex
wow that prints really small ..hmm size does matter.. ..this is weird..all i know is sex is way more than just intercourse..Darel- http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:20:24 -0700From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: quad-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [QUAD-L] Court: disability laws protect those unable to have sex http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5902097.html Court: disability laws protect those unable to have sex Mcclatchy-tribune WASHINGTON — A South Carolina breast-cancer survivor has beaten the State Department and convinced judges in Washington that the inability to have sex is a disability protected under federal anti-discrimination laws. The new appellate-court ruling gives Piedmont, S.C., resident Kathy E. Adams another potential shot at serving overseas. More broadly, the ruling cracks open the courtroom door for additional legal challenges by those who are sexually incapacitated. 'I think it's a major victory for former cancer patients, and for anyone who has had their sex life disrupted,' Adams' attorney, David H. Shapiro, said Tuesday. Adams wants to compel the State Department to hire her as a foreign service officer and provide back pay. She'll now go before a jury and trial judge, unless the State Department relents first. In its 2-1 decision, issued Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that Adams has a case against the State Department. Most significantly, the D.C. circuit court ruled for its first time that laws that protect people with disabilities from discrimination cover 'sexual relations.' The ruling overturns a trial judge who'd dismissed Adams' case. 'At the risk of stating the obvious, sex is unquestionably a significant human activity, one our species has been engaging in at least since the biblical injunction to 'be fruitful and multiply,' ' appellate Judge David Tatel wrote. Tatel concluded that sex is the kind of 'major life activity' that Congress considered when it passed the Rehabilitation Act in 1973. The law, like the better-known Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Lawmakers defined a disability as an impairment that 'substantially limits' a major life activity. Courts still struggle to explain what that means. Last week, for instance, the D.C. appellate court determined that 'sleeping' is a protected major life activity. Walking, seeing and hearing, among many other activities, likewise have been identified as 'major.' The new ruling comes from what's sometimes called the nation's second-highest court, meaning that many lawyers will be parsing its words. 'As a basic physiological act practiced regularly by a vast portion of the population, a cornerstone of family and marital life, a conduit to emotional and spiritual fulfillment, and a crucial element in intimate relationships, sex easily qualifies as a major life activity,' Tatel wrote. A State Department spokeswoman said the department was still reviewing the decision. Adams couldn't be reached for comment Tuesday. The Russian-speaking Adams aced the State Department's Foreign Service written and oral exams in 2002, ranking seventh out of 200 candidates. Living about 15 miles south of Greenville, she was in line to start training in January 2004. Before her training started, doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer. She underwent surgery, but the State Department subsequently denied her entry into the Foreign Service. 'The department could not guarantee (her) access to the required medical follow-up and surveillance at all overseas assignments,' a State Department nurse testified. State Department officials added, and the dissenting appellate judge agreed, that the department didn't know about Adams' sexual disability when it declined to hire her. The court majority, however, reasoned that 'it makes no difference whether an employer has precise knowledge of an employee's substantial limitation' so long as the employer knows about the impairment. In this case, the State Department knew about Adams' breast cancer but didn't know how the cancer treatments impaired her sex life. Adams underwent a mastectomy, had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed, gained weight and felt her libido wither. 'I now find that the prospect of dating and developing an intimate relationship is just too painful and frightening,' Adams, who is single, stated in a declaration. _ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger2_072008
RE: [QUAD-L] Finland forum ..a moron there.
Well youre right..and i'm not disputing that..i probably should have asked the question differently but i was being direct ..something the finns appreciate . It wasn't so much as what he said but how he said it ..and his views are not shared by most others in that forum. I also retract that last thing i said in my post here ..i mainly just am interested in getting the opinions of other disabled people on this. Not really asking you to join my fight ...but i wont discourage it either if someone wants to voice something . The man totaly judged me as useless at the mere mention of a chair. and yes ..i'm appalled. It isnt the views of all finns . I really dont want to go there ..i love my country and dont care to leave it . It's been very good to me . But this is a matter of the heart ...and well ..i'm going for that reason alone. I dont think i blame him for not wanting people to come in and leech his tax euro's..we have that unpleasant problem here. I do have a problem with how he can think thats my sole intention just because i'm in a chair. But thanks man .. Darel-http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:58:48 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Finland forum ..a moron there. We American have a way of telling other countries how to lead their lives, government and establish their laws. Maybe that is why we are often considered Ugly Americans as we travel abroad. When you leave the protection of American soil, you also lose the protection of the Americans With Disabilities, along with many other laws of our country. It is also pretty common with the human population that what we don't understand, we fear. And that which we fear, we reject. I personally don't know the person in Finland who has chosen to respond to your posted question in a Finland newspaper. Actually, I don't know you that well, with all due respect. I do know that long before July of 1992 there were many people in this country that felt the same way and would have responded to your posting in an American Newspaper in like fashion. That is purely... human nature. Granted, its not very nice, but very human. For me personally, I choose my battles here in the USA. I'm not going to go abroad and tell those in another country that I wish to enter their country and live as I did in Good Ole USA. To some personalities, it is considered baiting and you will received some emotional responses as you have witness. Could you possible imagine someone in South America, in a wheelchair, posting in an American Newspaper inquiring about Quick Entry into the United States. I would imagine the very same kind of response as you witnessed in Finland. I wish for you the very best and much success in your endeavor to live in Finland. But I won't hop the International Band Wagon and challenge those in other country about their laws and practices. I sincerely hope that you and your new spouse will do well and that you will find a rewarding occupation while a member of the Finland Population. But getting involved in your argument... no thanks. Best Wishes W In a message dated 7/26/2008 4:03:57 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey freinds..dunno if you remember a post i made awhile back about flying to Finland to be with my girlfriend and get married. I need to get a residence permit in order to stay there more than 90 days. She has 3 kids and it wouldnt be right to take them from their dad and his side of the family ..plus theycant speak english so her coming here isnt really an option at this point. She was here for a couple of weeks over the 4th of july ..loves America but ..we just cant live here until the kids grow up a bit and choose to live with dad or come with mom here. Anyway ..we decided to go to a forum and get advice on the best way to get a residence permit for me to live in Finland and you will not believe the first reply i got . This moron thinks if youre in a wheelchair your useless .. plain and simple ..dont come here cripple and leech off me!I couldnt believe my eyes ..he has no idea who i am . Yet because i mentioned the chair ..i'm a useless leech! I argued a bit with him and my g/f asked me to stop because it was upsetting her. So ..i did and i'm about to explode. He's still spewing his ignorant views even though others in the forum have told him what a rude ass he's being . I thought some of you might be interested in seeing the height of narrow minded views of the handicap and the use of the word cripple ..he's probably anti American too. Anyway ..go have a look if you want ..feel free to let him know a few things as i was told to stop way before i was done. Heres the link :
RE: [QUAD-L] Finland forum ..a moron there.
yeah thats why my g/f told me to quit arguing with him ...never will change ...but damn it makes me mad ! Darel-http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:13:19 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Finland forum ..a moron there. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Yes, Darel--- a lot of ignorant people and racist people also, I have had some tell me, us disabled suck up their air-and should all be executed. Just like the KKK or SKINHEADS or BLACK PANTHERSyou can argue all you care too, but still won't change their views. Dan H. darel evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey freinds..dunno if you remember a post i made awhile back about flying to Finland to be with my girlfriend and get married. I need to get a residence permit in order to stay there more than 90 days. She has 3 kids and it wouldnt be right to take them from their dad and his side of the family ..plus theycant speak english so her coming here isnt really an option at this point. She was here for a couple of weeks over the 4th of july ..loves America but ..we just cant live here until the kids grow up a bit and choose to live with dad or come with mom here. Anyway ..we decided to go to a forum and get advice on the best way to get a residence permit for me to live in Finland and you will not believe the first reply i got . This moron thinks if youre in a wheelchair your useless .. plain and simple ..dont come here cripple and leech off me!I couldnt believe my eyes ..he has no idea who i am . Yet because i mentioned the chair ..i'm a useless leech! I argued a bit with him and my g/f asked me to stop because it was upsetting her. So ..i did and i'm about to explode. He's still spewing his ignorant views even though others in the forum have told him what a rude ass he's being . I thought some of you might be interested in seeing the height of narrow minded views of the handicap and the use of the word cripple ..he's probably anti American too. Anyway ..go have a look if you want ..feel free to let him know a few things as i was told to stop way before i was done. Heres the link : http://www.finlandforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=2t=32254st=0sk=tsd=asid=477a1c1ceacaa71017d65a76d777f4a1 Darel-http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. Connect on the go. _ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger2_072008
RE: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone
Hey thanks, yeah i bet it's exciting..are they goingto help me with tranfers on the plane? ..i have flown once in 1984 ..and my exwife helped me ..but i will be alone . And will the airline allow me to take my electric chair? I remember an issue with my batteries in '84 and i had to leave them . Someone said they allow gel batterys. I think that's what i have. When i tell some people i'm planning to do this they look at me like i've lost my mind. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:00:52 -0400Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] air travel-aloneTo: quad-list@eskimo.com Flying international, is more exciting and adventuresome than flying domestic for an TAB or a DAB. Consider the daily services you require and hope that you've planned ahead when you arrive in Finland and hope they speak better English then you Finnish. Besides the good time and all the fun you will have, make sure that you have back up medicine, just in case or know where you can purchase in Finland. Expect to have a great time and I hope you let us know. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2008 4:00:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.Thanks alot.Darel Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. Search Now! = Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food. _ Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_InviteFriends
RE: [QUAD-L] myspace
Hey Eric heres my my space url ..add me ok? ..i'd like to have everyone on the list. http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper Darel From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:28:46 -0500Subject: [QUAD-L] myspace i don't mean to spam nor draw away but myspace is great i'd like 2 get a column goin Eric W [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Now you can invite friends from Facebook and other groups to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. Add now. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_AddNow_Now
RE: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone
yeah theres alot i have to find out, i'm not leaving till november and i'm trying to gather information..figured i could pick up some information on the good 'ol quad list. My mission in Finland ..well ..that's where my fiancee lives and i'll be getting married. She's comin' here in 3 weeks then i'll go there in november. She's getting information on the things i'll need there. My main concern is getting there ..kinda wish i could ride a cargo ship instead...Maybe in crate of bananas. ..hey i like bananas. Anyway , yes , i'll keep in touch and maybe even torment everyone with pictures. http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:55:16 -0400To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone Lost your mind, is past tense. Losing your mind, is more present. (lol) I didn't want to give you the impression that your endeavor would be trouble-free as you ventured from your secure, comfort zone. You have quite a bit of homework ahead of you to cement the paperwork, before you leave the safety of your home. When traveling abroad, make sure that you have a copy of your health records and doctors and hospitals in Finland, don't know you from Chris Reeve and there is always a chance that you might become a visitor to one of Finland's hospitals. I can't imagine you casing your fate to the wind but I don't know you well enough. I'm sure that others are also wondering about your goals and how you hope to achieve them in Finland, besides vacations and having a great time. I am surprised that you have committed yourself to a voyage to Finland and still don't know some of the guidelines established by the air industry for safe passage. Best to ask your airline their policies, and who will have the pleasure of transferring you from and to your airchair and what you should pack and what you are required to leave at home. Keep us informed and hope you bring your computer with you so that you can write back and tell us all what a great time you are having. Best Wishes W In a message dated 6/9/2008 5:33:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey thanks, yeah i bet it's exciting..are they goingto help me with tranfers on the plane? ..i have flown once in 1984 ..and my exwife helped me ..but i will be alone . And will the airline allow me to take my electric chair? I remember an issue with my batteries in '84 and i had to leave them . Someone said they allow gel batterys. I think that's what i have. When i tell some people i'm planning to do this they look at me like i've lost my mind. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:00:52 -0400Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] air travel-aloneTo: quad-list@eskimo.com Flying international, is more exciting and adventuresome than flying domestic for an TAB or a DAB. Consider the daily services you require and hope that you've planned ahead when you arrive in Finland and hope they speak better English then you Finnish. Besides the good time and all the fun you will have, make sure that you have back up medicine, just in case or know where you can purchase in Finland. Expect to have a great time and I hope you let us know. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2008 4:00:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.Thanks alot.Darel Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. Search Now! = Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food. Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. Invite friends now! = Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. _ Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. http://search.live.com/cashback/?pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyouback
[QUAD-L] air travel-alone
hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot. Darel _ Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. http://search.live.com/cashback/?pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyouback
