Re: [QUAD-L] hoyerLift slings

2005-09-05 Thread LadyOnWheels725
Most medical supply stores should have hoyer lifts and slings in stock or suggest another dealer that would. I use the full sling and feel much safer. Kathy in Mississippi

Re: [QUAD-L] how wish to participate

2005-09-05 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 9/4/05 11:12:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ronald W. Hawkes Master Sergeant retired Welcome Back Mr. Hawkes, We been reading some of your actions in California (I think) and wish you the very best. W

[QUAD-L] Fwd: The Birth of a Hummingbird

2005-09-05 Thread Rosie Bennett
This is truly amazing.  Be sure to click on NEXT PAGE at the bottom of each page; there are 5 pages in all. A lady found a hummingbird nest and got pictures all the way from the egg, to leaving the nest. Took 24 days from birth to flight.   Because you'll probably never in your lifetime see this

Re: [QUAD-L] Hurricane Katrina: asking for help if possible

2005-09-05 Thread Smurfonwheels
I just wanted to say thank you to all you guys who have come up with suggestions for ways of me finding my friend, I appreciate all your help and suggestions so much! I've posted a note on the site that Stuntman gave me, so hopefully I'll hear from something there! Thanks groupies, Love

Re: [QUAD-L] Hurricane Katrina: asking for help if possible

2005-09-05 Thread Smurfonwheels
Hi Dave, How are you? Have you heard anything from your friends yet? I really hope they are safe, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. I saw on the news some of the pictures of Biloxi and other places, but somehow you can't get a full sense of whats going on just by watching a

Re: [QUAD-L] out of commission for a while

2005-09-05 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 02/09/2005 01:17:13 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey guys, I went to the wound care center today and it looks like it's surgery time. they need to open the tunnel. I am going on bed bound and will be back when this clears up. Take care for now

[QUAD-L] Happy labor day

2005-09-05 Thread Houston809
Title: Happy labor day Happy Labor Day Everyone :) Houston

Re: [QUAD-L] out of commission for a while

2005-09-05 Thread Silas Shelburne
Dam gal, I know its going to be hard on you having to stay in bed, my wounds are really closing fast scince I started using the miracle mist and im up 12hr's a day. They will probable close completely in a few weeks. Hang in there and good luck! Silas - Original Message -

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyerLift slings

2005-09-05 Thread Quietstream25322
Many companies make them...I have an overhead lift made by Waverly-Glen, at 1st I only had a full body sling and I hated that, so I had the company send me their 2 piece sling just like you described.strap under legs and other behind back and under arms. This kind comes on and off

Re: [QUAD-L] Happy labor day

2005-09-05 Thread wheelchair
Happy Labor Day to you too Houston. I think you and I missed Stuntman BBQ, with Warrior's friend, Crazy Mike. W In a message dated 9/5/05 12:45:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Happy Labor Day Everyone :) Houston

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyerLift slings

2005-09-05 Thread Liz
These slings work w/ the Hoyer? The one with the chains? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] hoyerLift slings Many companies make

Re: [QUAD-L] Drinking in bed

2005-09-05 Thread Brian Stocker
Joan Anglin wrote: Hi everyone I have a question, those of you like me, who cannot reach for a drink at night, what you do to stay hydrated throughout the night. I only have a PCA that comes in the morning for four hours, and a private PCA that comes for one hour to put me to bed at 9 p.m..

Re: [QUAD-L] Happy labor day

2005-09-05 Thread ~LittleQuad~
u too chipper.Houston809 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happy Labor Day Everyone :)Houston

[QUAD-L] It's official

2005-09-05 Thread Peter
I am officially an antique quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down 25 years ago on Labor Day- Peter

Re: [QUAD-L] It's official

2005-09-05 Thread ~LittleQuad~
congrats on the anniversary... lots people good money for antiques Peter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am officially an antique quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down 25 years ago on Labor Day- Peter

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyerLift slings

2005-09-05 Thread Quietstream25322
Not sure about hoyer but many lifts have full body or 2 piece.

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: The Birth of a Hummingbird

2005-09-05 Thread Quietstream25322
Rosie are you sure you sent the correct site fir hummingbirds ? I'd love to see this site because a beautiful humming bird flew into our house today.it was green black and white, it was soo pretty, we caught it and let it go again. Dan

RE: [QUAD-L] Drinking in bed

2005-09-05 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Karen, I use 'oxygen tubing' that would be thrown away at the nursing home wheremy Aunt works. She send me different lengths but I cut them to the right length. I use a gallon jug and a rubber band to hold it in the 'pour spout' and loop it up and over my light-pole by my bed so it drains

RE: [QUAD-L] UNSUBSCRIBE ME ... NO MORE EMAIL

2005-09-05 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Eric, Thanks again. We need to get a bigger 'EXIT' sign! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quad ListList-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe:

Re: [QUAD-L] Hurricane Katrina: asking for help if possible

2005-09-05 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Smurf, The family inLouisiana are okay, but still no news from the family in Mississippi. They didn't have family that I know of outside of Biloxi so I'm thinking they are somewhere safe but just not able to connect up with them yet. I hope and pray your friends are well. With Love,

Re: [QUAD-L] It's official

2005-09-05 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Peter, Congrats on making to 25 years. We'relike a fine wine, we get better with age. I wish you all the best on your next 25! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Peter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am officially an antique quadriplegic, paralyzed from the

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: The Birth of a Hummingbird

2005-09-05 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Rosie, Beautiful pics of a hummingbird's nest and new-born. So small but so perfect in flight. :-) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Rosie Bennett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is truly amazing. Be sure to click on NEXT PAGE at the bottom ofeach page;

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello

2005-09-05 Thread Ol' Man River
i never meant to imply that anyone was lazy because they are poor or poor because they are lazy. the numbers here don't speak to either case. i am saying they weren't too smart to remain living under the sea in hurricane alley. i understand roots and ties to neighborhoods and all, still they

Re: [QUAD-L] It's official

2005-09-05 Thread Ol' Man River
quarter centurey - noshit. remember counting the days...then weeks... then months...? me too. dave c3 1967 Peter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am officially an antique quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down 25 years ago on Labor Day- PeterDave - C3, 1967, Phoenix