[QUAD-L] WOW

2005-02-28 Thread wheelchair
Great Reply (as always) Eric. I don't like those laws of Nature either. I just realize they exist. I've always advocated education of prevention. Today, more then ever, there are those who are still willing to go out and test those unforgivable laws. W In a message dated 2/27/05 8:54:14

[QUAD-L] Cruise Ships- Today The Supreme Court Listens

2005-02-28 Thread wheelchair
Today is the day. After generations on noncompliance, the cruise ship industry will have its day before the Supreme Court to argue whether they too must comply with the America's With DisAbilities Act, that was passed into law in 1992. Many of these ships, registered in other countries,

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-28 Thread Houston809
Dave, Where R U located? It's a misconception that U can't make it without family assistance. I was in a nursing home for a little over 2 yrs after numerous calls 2 the state board of health 4 violations other calls 2 the ombudsman. They decided 2 help me get a place 2 get away from them. Houston

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-28 Thread Houston809
Silas, there are always other options than nursing homes. And theres always help to ease the burden that¹s what agencies r 4. On 2/27/05 7:23 PM, Silas Shelburne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amen Dave, Im so sick of everybody telling me that everything happens for a reason and God has this great

Re: [QUAD-L] WOW

2005-02-28 Thread River Wolfe
Yep, I tested one of those laws do not go off trail and am still learning that lesson ;-) It's funny, for most of my life I've been scared of heights, why I found the courage to hike that steep hillside off the trail is curious to me. River On Feb 28, 2005, at 8:43 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Acupuncture

2005-02-28 Thread joelbennett
I have had great experiences with Accupuncture. Its like any therapy - its as only as good as the therapist. Joel Bennett Greensboro, North Carolina Daughter, Rosie - BS/C1/C2 - 01/00 - Current age 16 Full Time Public High School Student Powerchair and Laptop

[QUAD-L] Quadriplegic Video

2005-02-28 Thread Quadriplegic Video
For those of you that are interested, There’s a video in the making right now, covering sexuality and intimacy in Quadriplegic spinal cord injuries. It will cover many of the questions and topics, that has been posted on message boards and forums relating to quadriplegic’s and sex. But

[QUAD-L] Quadriplegic Video/ $$$$$/Exploitation

2005-02-28 Thread Houston809
Title: Quadriplegic Video/ $/Exploitation This video thing sounds kind of good. But in some ways just another way 4 someone 2 exploit others searching 4 info. Because as we know each injury is different and what some can do others cant what works for me a C/6 C/7 complete might not work 4 a

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-28 Thread Quietstream25322
Dave, I have read all the near death experiences and the new age stuff-- Who decided we pick our path before we come here? That is just some man's own thoughts or interpretation. And in the near death experiences very many contradict others. I'n My opinion--no one knows but the creator and

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Dave, You've come 26 years "stuck in this body," so I'm wondering ifyou've had time to make an informed opinion about assisted suicide? If you have would you mind sharing it with the List. I wish you well. You will remain in my prayers. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi QP, I'm with you on this. I believe that if a person has made an informed decision about assisted suicide, they should have that right,but 'informed decision' is the key. Until someone has time to live with a disability I don't think giving up and being put down is the way to go. I also think

[QUAD-L] meeting people

2005-02-28 Thread AdamStoney
Hello, everyone. I need some ideas. I'm c/4 inc. I have arm movement but no finger movement and left arm is stronger than right. I have my own van but I have to be drove around by someone. So, I need to use public transportation to get around alone. Where are some of the places you go to meet

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Stacy, The whole social work should be done by people that really understand what the real world is like. You will be a great asset to someone looking for help! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I was

Re: [QUAD-L] ...Fla medicaid

2005-02-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Tony, Sometimes I wonder if the politicians are playing a shell game, but they've already ate the pea that's supposed to beunder the shell. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TALLAHASSEE - Megan Holl can't walk, talk or feed

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

2005-02-28 Thread Brian Stocker
My anesthesiologist has changed me from neurontin to Gabatril. He says that neurontin reduces 10% of your brain function. After all, it is a newural suppresxant. Check it out, I am pleased and the pills are tiny! Brian

Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people

2005-02-28 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 2/28/2005 2:16:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, everyone. I need some ideas. I'm c/4 inc. I have arm movement but no finger movement and left arm is stronger than right. I have my own van but I have to be drove around by someone. So, I need to use

Re: [QUAD-L] ...Fla medicaid

2005-02-28 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 2/28/2005 2:32:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Tony, Sometimes I wonder if the politicians are playing a shell game, but they've already ate the pea that's supposed to be under the shell. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave Dave.i'm with ya!! I

Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people

2005-02-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Adam, I enjoy going to the Mall. A lot ofpeople just walking around that don't mind stopping to talk awhile. Most public transportation will get you there and back home just fine. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, everyone. I

Re: [QUAD-L] Good to be back........

2005-02-28 Thread Bob Hickey
Hey Ray.how was the great outdoors last season? I hope your doing ok! Good question about balance. No video yet but here are a few tricks to try. Are you falling towards the target or forward from your seat? A chest strap works good for both but some feel to confined. Depending on shooting

Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people

2005-02-28 Thread Lori Michaelson
I have the same problem Tony although I have a wonderful husband for company and who drives me. Because we've moved a lot and people seem to stay to themselves alot except for a passing hello or short conversation ... it's hard meeting people. So I've tried Church abt a month ago. We'll see

[QUAD-L] WOW-Which Law of Nature Did You Challange?

2005-02-28 Thread wheelchair
River, You make an excellent case. Which Law of Nature did You Challenge? I think that it would be great subject material for someone writing a book on the Laws of Nature and those who challenged them. W Yep, I tested one of those laws do not go off trail and am still learning that lesson

[QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home

2005-02-28 Thread S. Dial
Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting to the list and what prompted me was Dave's post that he was "probably the only list member in a nursing home". No, you're not, my friend,I have been living inone now for three years having no choice between the messed up policies of Medicaid

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-28 Thread Lori Michaelson
I hear ya Silas and I'm luckier than most. "Is man one of God's blunders? Or is God one of man's blunders?" "Religion is like chemotherapy, it may solve one problem, but it can cause a million more." -- John Bledsoe "It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God, but to

Re: [QUAD-L] Good to be back........

2005-02-28 Thread Bob Hickey
Hi Stacynice to hear your doing well to.Keep on em!! The flap on your lift doesnt go down? OMG...lolthat is scary huh? A few times my chair has rolled forward when I clicked thejoysticik to drive back into my old van.rolling forward and hittingthe flap. It hasstopped me a every

Re: [QUAD-L] WOW

2005-02-28 Thread B. Kimberlin
Is interesting how I tested the laws of nature on a frequent basis, but my accident occurred when I had no intentions of testing these laws. It was just a freak accident which should not have even given me a small bump on my head. I guess it was payback for tempting fate all of those years.

Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people

2005-02-28 Thread Eric Olson
Lori in a church? I feel the high in hell today is below 32. Lori Michaelson wrote: I have the same problem Tony although I have a wonderful husband for company and who drives me. Because we've moved a lot and people seem to stay to themselves alot

Re: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home

2005-02-28 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 2/28/2005 4:33:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting to the list and what prompted me was Dave's post that he was "probably the only list member in a nursing home". No, you're not, my friend, I have been living in

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-28 Thread Oconnelldb
As a matter of fact, I heard somewhere that if all insects were suddenly to disappear,human life on earth would cease to existwithin 5 years. On the other hand, if all humans were to suddenly disappear, within 5 years all life on earth would flourish. Just what we need - another

Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people

2005-02-28 Thread SCIQuad96
wheeler writes: Lori in a church? I feel the high in hell today is below 32. Sorry, Loribut I too was shocked. I hope all is well... Keith/c4c5/NJ

[QUAD-L] Mach II, Hair on fire!

2005-02-28 Thread Oconnelldb
My dear departed mother looked at me a few years post and said, "It's a good thing you broke your neck. If something hadn't slowed you down, you'd have killed yourself." Now isn't that an interesting way to look at it? Dave In a message dated 2/28/2005 2:48:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

2005-02-28 Thread Fragile
how effective has Gabatril been for reducing pain? On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 12:02:08 -0800, Brian Stocker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My anesthesiologist has changed me from neurontin to Gabatril. He says that neurontin reduces 10% of your brain function. After all, it is a newural

RE: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home

2005-02-28 Thread Cameron Wallace
Title: Message That was great advice, Tony! This group always has such great ideas, I'm sure we might have suggestions for Dave Stephanie or others out there. Let's hear everybody's ideas. Well wishes are cool but. W. do your magic (if there is an idea). What does anyone know about

Re: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home

2005-02-28 Thread Houston809
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home Like Stacy said you can get out. Its going 2 take work, I worked hard 2 find accessible housing and getting everything set-up. But I wanted it and dd it. It helps 2 locate others in our area see if there are units where they live, what agencies they like/

Re: [QUAD-L] Mach II, Hair on fire!

2005-02-28 Thread B. Kimberlin
I have myself tried to look at my accident has a good thing, which, to the majority of people seems outrageous, but I have found a few cases where it improved my life or at least allowed me to stay alive longer. For instance, at the young age of 32, I had a colonoscopy to determine if there was

[QUAD-L] Nursing home / TonyPony1/Stacy

2005-02-28 Thread S. Dial
Tony, Thanks for the kind sentiments and for forwarding my email to your BSCIP counselor. :o) Btw, what is BSCIP? Stacy, I'm awarethat they are supposed to beprograms to help people keep out or move from nursing homes and they vary from state to state. I tried very hard not to come into

[QUAD-L] See You Later Jimmy- You Will Be Missed

2005-02-28 Thread Jwmjimmy
Friends and Loved Ones of Jimmy McCoy, My name is Jason McCoy, Jimmy's nephew. I am writing this email to let all of you who are in Jimmy's address book, know that my beloved uncle passed away last Saturday morning due to lung complications. For those of you who are also members of the

Re: [QUAD-L] Eastwoof takes them Best Tragic Playwright

2005-02-28 Thread Oconnelldb
I heard a slightly different story about Euripides. Once upon a time in the far away Mediterranean paradise country of Greece, there were two little twin brothers born to Eurika and Euramadese Eurickman, named Eumenides and Euripides. Eumenides and Euripides were very close. They

Re: [QUAD-L] Nursing home / TonyPony1/Stacy

2005-02-28 Thread Houston809
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Nursing home / TonyPony1/Stacy Stephanie, Darling Im in indiana but Im sure that if you still want out I and everyone on this list will work with you 2 try 2 assist u anyway we can 2 get u out. Some things are different but a lot of things r the same. I was surviving with my

Re: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home

2005-02-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Stephanie, Welcome and thanks for posting. It's great that you raised your voice on this topic. Being in a nursing home is sad. I think your views on death are probably closer to the wishes of more than we think. I know I'm not just going tolive to be alive. Things are enough now that I'm in

Re: [QUAD-L] Nursing home / TonyPony1/Stacy

2005-02-28 Thread Stacy Harim
What state are you in? Did you call your state reps? Is their a waiver program where you are? It is totally separate from medicare. I get both. Medicare covers 80% of my medical bills/equipment. Medicaid covers the extra 20% and covers the waiver program. Not only attendant care but there

Re: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home

2005-02-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Tony, Or should it be 'Sir Tony' Knight to the damsel's distress! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/28/2005 4:33:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting

[QUAD-L] See You Later Jimmy- You Will Be Missed

2005-02-28 Thread wheelchair
Another good one bites the dust. May Jimmy's soul rest in peace. Our best wishes to his parents as they have a special place in my heart for the angelic work they did in raising Jimmy to be the person he was. W In a message dated 2/28/05 7:36:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After 49 years

Re: [QUAD-L] Nursing home / TonyPony1/Stacy

2005-02-28 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 2/28/2005 8:18:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tony, Thanks for the kind sentiments and for forwarding my email to your BSCIP counselor. :o) Btw, what is BSCIP? StephBSCIP is Brain SpinalCord Injury Program, you need to get a caseworker. I