Re: [QUAD-L] I'm drained depressed

2005-11-02 Thread Liz
DO NOT SIGN ANY ACCEPTANCE PAPERS UNTIL YOU ARE SATISFIED NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY - Original Message - From: Silas To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I'm drained depressed

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread Liz
A large terry towel wrapped around me - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 7:31 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] night time wear? What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread Quietstream25322
I wear sweat pants and a t shirt, my wife is my care-giver and works full time, she is very tired in the mornings and this way only has to range my legs and get me up-there is no way she could dress me each morning. Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread ~LittleQuad~
really nice soft think blanket.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer. Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread Greg
Nothing but a hat, I find if I have anything on my arms, it feels all bunched up. My am tend to bend up and it gets all wrinkled around the inside of my elbows. Plus, why risk sleeping on a wrinkles under my butt from PJ's. I often wear a soft fleece hat. It keeps my ears warm. If not, I

Re: [QUAD-L] how to report VERY bad DME dealer/repairer

2005-11-02 Thread Brien Stocker
Folks, In July, I initiated the repair of my chair armrests, bald tires, wrong size chair, etc. My insurance co. called them yesterday and found out that the parts were just ordered a few weeks ago: probably because I faxed them to advise status. These losers do not get it. Any

Re: [QUAD-L] PN Magazine

2005-11-02 Thread Lori Michaelson
I just got the most recent issue yesterday. Is it in that one or an older issue? Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/01/05 18:34:29 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] PN Magazine

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread Lori Michaelson
A smile if I shopped all over and found something comfortable for ME. A frown if not. Since everyone is different on comfort ... why get a dozen different answers here? Only YOUknow what's comfy for YOU. Thermal underwear tops or flannel ones work for me as I freeze. Others wear nothing.

Re: [QUAD-L] how to report VERY bad DME dealer/repairer

2005-11-02 Thread Silas
Brien, When you find let me know, I would love to get Holland Medical by the balls. Were just at there mursey, they don't give a shit about our needs. Silas - Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] how to report VERY bad DME dealer/repairer Folks,

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Wheels, Especially if those smiles are for us and our birthday suits. ;-) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave and I both agree that women look better in bed wearing smiles... then birthdaysuits. What say ye old man.WIn a

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Bobbie, I wear bed sheets! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer. Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread QuadPirate
Me too Greg, I wear a fleececap to keep my ears warm. As long asmy ears are warm I'm good to go. There's a lot of naked quads here no wonder everyone is smiling. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Greg Date: 11/02/05 12:41:47 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] night

Re: [QUAD-L] how to report VERY bad DME dealer/repairer

2005-11-02 Thread QuadPirate
Has anyone thought about asking a lawyer? It never hurts to ask. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Silas Date: 11/02/05 17:01:49 To: Brien Stocker; quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] how to report VERY bad DME dealer/repairer Brien, When you find

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread Jkrocks
T-shirt Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] how to report VERY bad DME dealer/repairer

2005-11-02 Thread wheelchair
Only the payer can complain, but you can begin the ball rolling by contacting the manufacturer of your chair's customer relations department, in writing. Offer your side of the story and present only the facts. Speculation is anything that can't be proven, so make sure that you have your

[QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair

2005-11-02 Thread Quietstream25322
I have a Guardian rehab commode shower chair made by Sunrise Medical---same company that makes Quickie. Mine is 8 years old and front caster wheels are ok but the part where the fork goes into the holder or hinge has become very wobbly and dangerous---I tried to get my insurance to help

[QUAD-L] quad OT

2005-11-02 Thread TheOmen723
hey guys I reallywant to pursue becoming an OT. What do you guys think my chances are of competing withAB OTs? I'm c-5/6 incomplete with enough arm strength to do most all my own transfers, but there's no way I'd be able to help another person do a transfer. I've heard that more and more

Re: [QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair

2005-11-02 Thread c5sci97
On 11/2/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Guardian rehab commode shower chair made by Sunrise Medical---same company that makes Quickie. Mine is 8 years old and front caster wheels are ok but the part where the fork goes into the holder or hinge has become very

RE: [QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair

2005-11-02 Thread Eric W Rudd
Title: Message http://www.alcocasters.com http://www.ocelco.com You might try these. They have 800 #s. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 3:55 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [QUAD-L] PN Magazine

2005-11-02 Thread Lori Michaelson
PARAPLEGIA NEWS (but much info .. for all paralysis) Their site is http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/ A monthly magazine Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- What is the PN magazine?

Re: [QUAD-L] PN Magazine

2005-11-02 Thread radnbadatpj
Hi Lori, I think it's inthe november issue i'm gonna pick up a copy myself tomorrow havn't read it yet lol but seen a scan of one page. -Original Message-From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Quad quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 12:40:08 -0700Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] PN

Re: [QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair

2005-11-02 Thread radnbadatpj
Hi Dan I have a invacare shower chair just like the one you described and i bought mine on ebay for $225.00 it was minus the foot rests and all i did was go to there site look at the commode chairs and found one that looked like mine and ordered the foot rests hope this helps and i'll keep a eye

Re: [QUAD-L] how to report VERY bad DME dealer/repairer

2005-11-02 Thread wheelchair
Lawyers are only good when their is proven injury or loss. You'd be surprised how helpful manufacturers can be when everything is presented to them in an organized complaint and then following up. Granted, it takes time and effort, but success is so sweet when the the problem is solved... to your

[QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair

2005-11-02 Thread wheelchair
Guardian, wasn't always a division of Sunrise Med. They acquired the company several years ago. Send the customer service department several pictures of your chair and parts that you need. This way, words won't get too complicated, in resolving your parts problem. Best Wishes W

Re: [QUAD-L] quad OT

2005-11-02 Thread wheelchair
I once knew a C-4/5 who is a Physical Therapist for a local company here. He is older and a wonderful motivational inspiration for those he serves. I believe he owned the company called Thera- PutX. At one time, he had the only Aqua Tub in the area. I wonder what happened to him? (I'll

Re: [QUAD-L] how to report VERY bad DME dealer/repairer

2005-11-02 Thread wheelchair
Oh, your preaching to the choir on pre counsel. I agree. But in the referenced example its after the fact. However, if anyone has loads of money to bring a lawyer after the fact so be it. W In a message dated 11/2/05 6:08:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I believe an ounce of

[QUAD-L] to dan

2005-11-02 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hi, I have a guardian shower chair with the 24 inch wheels and is stainless steel. I believe the problem with your chair is the bearings are bad where the forkstem inserts into the chair frame. I had the same problem, rust was actually running down the sides of the fork. My dad replaced the

[QUAD-L] Recommended reading at Tolerance.org

2005-11-02 Thread David K. Kelmer
The Quad-List: See: http://www.tolerance.org/news/article_tol.jsp?id=1317 I thought you might like this information. Tolerance.org is a Web site that seeks to create a national community committed to human rights. Its goal is to awaken people of all ages to the problem of hate and intolerance,

[QUAD-L] voice activated telephone phone hands free for $110

2005-11-02 Thread Aleo0813
In case anyone is interested, I found this while web surfing today. I know some time back someone was looking for a handsfree phone. Here is one for 110.00 -- I emailed to see if it was still avail and was told "yes" and in fact they have several of them and will ship to the US only. Mobility

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-02 Thread andrea murray
Believe it or not I wear t-shirts to bed.the ones that fit all. Its not binding and it easy for my cath. and they are a little sexier too.Wheelchair Warrior[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: T-shirt Jim Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

[QUAD-L] poopin'

2005-11-02 Thread Eric Olson
Silas, I used to do my bowel program everyday for more than a year when I first got out of rehab. I switched to every other day and it seemed to calm things down. I think all the stimulation of an everyday program was just to much for my body. Hello to All, I see a lot of people having

Re: [QUAD-L] (google.com)

2005-11-02 Thread Moongazer1
It is true and I heard that the GOP tried to get Google to fix it and they refused. Pat