[QUAD-L] problems with parking- Orange Cone

2006-03-02 Thread wheelchair
Wecome to the world of "In Your Face Parking," Stacy. Its not very nice for the weak at heart. I've suggested those orange pine cones attached to a chain, which can be used defensively to prevent those, In Your Face Parkers. You won't have to use it all of the time, but will come in handy

Re: [QUAD-L] mayor?

2006-03-02 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 3/1/2006 6:24:27 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did I read that the mayor of Vancouver is a quad? I can't think of a better person. for the position. I think more "Quads" should consider the responsibility, venture and opportunity to serve

Re: [QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-02 Thread Jkrocks
This coming June I will be six years post injury and will be married for 24 years. My injury has caused a lot of stress for my family and I'm surprised I'm still married. Having caregivers for the past year has alleviated some of the stress but I believe the damage is done. Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-02 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Bobbie, I was married 6 years before my SCI in '76. We were divorced in '91,and I started dating soon after that. I have found that mentally strong women are attracted to men in wheelchairs! ;-)With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[QUAD-L] New 4x4 is alive

2006-03-02 Thread Martin T Brown
http://www.radicalmobility.com/4x43.jpg http://www.radicalmobility.com/4x42.jpg -- Martin T. Brown Director Radical Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A Radical Mobility (O) +27 11 664-6069 (F) +27 11 955-3743 (C) 082 500 9406 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.radicalmobility.com "Engineering Mobility for

Re: [QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-02 Thread Paul Jacobson
Hi...I have been lucky.dating my beautiful formerhand therapist (33) for nearly a year. I'm 42, live in San Diego and am fortunate to be in such a great relationship. Paul c5/6 complete Injured: 11/05/03 (I hate all prime numbers) - Original Message - From:

[QUAD-L] New 4x4 is alive

2006-03-02 Thread wheelchair
Kewl Beans, my friend. What is your USA distribution point and have you passed both FDA approval and Import requirements? Best Wishes

Re: [QUAD-L] New 4x4 is alive

2006-03-02 Thread Silas
Dam nice looking chair, have you got anymore information about the chair? When will it be marketed for sale? Silas - Original Message - From: Martin T Brown To: Quad-list post Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:15 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] New 4x4 is alive

Re: [QUAD-L] New 4x4 is alive

2006-03-02 Thread ~LittleQuad~
my BF will go nuts! lolMartin T Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.radicalmobility.com/4x43.jpghttp://www.radicalmobility.com/4x42.jpg-- Martin T. Brown DirectorRadical Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A Radical Mobility (O) +27 11 664-6069 (F) +27 11 955-3743 (C) 082 500 9406

Re: [QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-02 Thread ~LittleQuad~
my engagment ended 6 months after SCI, 3 yrs later i was married to different man, that turned into a joke... divorced 18 months later and have been dating different people since... time tells all... slow is better[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I am curious as to how soon after your

[QUAD-L] Horizon Airlines Magazine

2006-03-02 Thread Martin T Brown
Just got this in my mail from a friend but i'm not in the US, can anybody help please Hi Martin, I'm not a quadriplegic, but I'm writing a story for Horizon Airlines Magazine on the use of speech recognition technology and part of the story will be how this can help overcome mobility

Re: [QUAD-L] New 4x4 is alive

2006-03-02 Thread QuadPirate
Wow Martin that's awesome! I would be glad to show it to some vendors just send me one and I'll demonstrate it for you, sound like a deal lol. Have you come up with a price yet? If things go right I could be looking for a 4x4 chair next year. Mark ---Original Message--- From:

[QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-02 Thread wheelchair
Often, after experiencing a physical trauma like SCI, any individual is not sure who they really are and where they fit in, as they once did. This on top of trying to rehab the body and trying to get back to exactly where you once were. That doesn't happen. And until you really know where

Re: [QUAD-L] Horizon Airlines Magazine

2006-03-02 Thread wheelchair
Also known here as IVOC Technology. I've been following some of the progress in trials in AZ and in Germany, where IVOC is used to drive vehicles. W In a message dated 3/2/2006 1:31:22 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just got this in my mail from a friend but

[QUAD-L] New 4x4 is alive- NorthAmerican Market

2006-03-02 Thread wheelchair
My interest too, Silas. Remember, we have different volts here and adjustments must be allowed for that. Next is the service and repair market and FDA Approval. W In a message dated 3/2/2006 1:28:56 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dam nice looking chair, have you

Re: [QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-02 Thread Lori Michaelson
26 yrs post-injury for me. Two relationships post-injury. One for 12-yrs. It ended. Now, I've been married for 8 yrs and deespite rockiness ... still going! Quad or able-bodied ... folks give up to easily in marriages. Stats are crystal clear. Your last sentence, Jim, "relates" a little to

Re: [QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-02 Thread S. Dial
I've had various relationships through the lasttwenty years, the longest being a 8yr live-in situation, we split four years ago and since then I've dated twice. Steph C3 quad with TM (9-16-86)

Re: [QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-02 Thread Lori Michaelson
And I've found that MENof CHARACTER stay with ANYONE when the going gets EXTREMELY rough (understatement). Only exceptions would be infidelity, drugs and/or abuse. I began dating at age 19/20 (4 yrs post injury). THATfirst date was with me 12 yrs and, yes, when things got rougher for me

Re: Re: [QUAD-L] age

2006-03-02 Thread cdeean
Carolyn from Florida..I'm 61,43 years post, c2/3 incomplete Quad. I'm married 40 years, with one daughter and two Grandchildren. I got married after my accident to Tony who I was in the accident with, we were on our third date! He has always been my care giver, we have had some rough time but

Re: [QUAD-L] Youngstown, Ohio

2006-03-02 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 3/1/2006 10:32:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: interesting my real name is david boyer o'connell we were helping some one wanting to move there.

[QUAD-L] FYI

2006-03-02 Thread Miss Liz
Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin: March 2006 The Northeast ADA IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin

Re: [QUAD-L] bike for sale?

2006-03-02 Thread Eric Olson
Do a search for hand bike. Lots of places sell them. Don't forget ebay. Eric Amy Heilman wrote: I am a C7 quad looking for a hand bike. So if anyone knows anything please let me know Amy Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.

Re: [QUAD-L] problems with parking- Orange Cone

2006-03-02 Thread David O'Connell
I talked to a guy who parked on the yellow hash markerd lane between two h/c spots. He said he didn't need the extra room - just a close spot for his wife who had trouble walking. He had absolutely no empathy for anyone who actually DID need the room for a lift. A real, me-1st kind of a guy

[QUAD-L] Povidone-Iodine kits

2006-03-02 Thread ~LittleQuad~
Does anyone need a bunch of packets of Povidone-Iodine swabsticks? They are unopened and come in my cath kits. I am allergic to them. My om refuses to throw them away in case some needs them, haha. Please send me a note if you want them!!

Re: [QUAD-L] abilities expo

2006-03-02 Thread wheelchair
If you attend the show last year in September, it was like a funeral. Less than 100 exhibitors and mostly government agencies and non-for-profit groups. Even Social Security Ad, had a booth, but didn't show up. It was probably the worst Midwest Show ever. On the other hand, the Parade is

Re: [QUAD-L] Long-term antibiodic therapy

2006-03-02 Thread Brien
I have been UTI freefor 1 year and I attribute it toOn Jan 30, 2006, at 4:14 PM, Lori Michaelson wrote: I kept trying that as a prophylactic but the bug(s) I kept getting were resistant to it to taking d mannose, a powder or caplet form.best,brien   Glad it works for you!  It IS a common