Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread River Wolfe
W,Your subject line asks "what would you have done?"  That depends on which perspective one is coming from.  Had I been the quad I probably would not have made such a dangerous trip and instead have some arrangement made to move my mother closer to me.  Had I been you, well... I don't know what

Re: [QUAD-L] Awake-Sex

2006-08-07 Thread River Wolfe
For the record, I have never lied about sex ;-) On Aug 6, 2006, at 8:16 PM, Coveleskie wrote:CLINTON LIED ABOUT WAS SEX WE'VE ALL DONE THAT.LOL River

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread Bill_J
Mr. X and 1/2 x need their heads examined. Thank you for taking care of them, Wheel. Bill age 56C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLIt's scary when you start making the same noises as your coffee maker. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
LOL. Yes you are most right. Mr. X is very intelligent and knows his rights on the road and in any hospital. They are greatful for my extra effort, but I can't help agreeing with you on this. More will comes when he is finally released and can go back to NJ with 1/2 x. W In a message

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread Dan
At 10:16 AM 8/7/2006 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said something that elicited my response: Wheel, you went far and beyond what even most family members would do. My hats' off to you my friend. Dan V

[QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
It is, it was and will continue to be that nightmare for all until he and his are returned to their home state of Jersey. I also forget to mention that Mr X also has a bowel pouch. 1/2 x, has never been out of the State of NJ and didn't know her way around Chicago. I was only supposed to

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 8/7/2006 9:41:18 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wheel, you went far and beyond what even most family members would do. My hats' off to you my friend. Dan V Thanks, but the story is not over with yet. I'm hoping for his release sometime this

Re: [QUAD-L] Let's see if anyone is awake

2006-08-07 Thread StubanRN
The same reason they call congress CONgress instead of PROgress. Sandy

Re: [QUAD-L] What happen?

2006-08-07 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
Gosh,, the things I could say about religion and politicssure wish I had more to say about sex. I don't watch PBS often, too many commercials. I don't think the gov't should subsidize a toy for the rich and British. If I want culture I'll grow some. How can you tell if blue man isn't being

Re: [QUAD-L] What happen?

2006-08-07 Thread River Wolfe
Let me make it clear right now...I am not responsible for what John says or does.  ;-)Peace,RiverOn Aug 7, 2006, at 1:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gosh,, the things I could say about religion and politicssure wish I had more to say about sex. I don't watch PBS often, too many commercials.

[QUAD-L] What happen?

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
Only if they are covered in RED. Actually, there are about 8-10 teams of Blue Man working the planet. You wouldn't believe the physical requirements considered when auditioning to be a BlueManGroup. W In a message dated 8/7/2006 12:26:49 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
Some folks just don't know how to travel. john In a message dated 8/7/2006 9:35:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: W, Your subject line asks "what would you have done?" That depends on which perspective one is coming from. Had I been the quad I probably would not have

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
That is one more thing I hate about Amtrac! john In a message dated 8/6/2006 10:55:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This week has been crazy. Let me try to explain Mr. X of New Jersey called a couple of months ago to tell me that he was coming to Chicago for a

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 8/7/2006 1:05:29 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Some folks just don't know how to travel. Amen. When traveling, planning is one thing, execution is the other. W

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread StubanRN
He sounds like he has a death wish. Who travels without battery chargers? Plus most of us are tuned in to our bodies big time so he had to know his lungs were full of gunk. His actions and decisions make no sense. W, you have the patience of a saint! Sandy

[QUAD-L] New Jersey gets long term care law passed

2006-08-07 Thread Bobbie299
I thought so of you out there might be interested in this bit of information. On June 22, 2006 the Independence, Choice and Dignity in Long Term Care Act was signed into law in New Jersey. The legislation states that "older adults and those with physical disabilities or Alzheimer's disease and

Re: [QUAD-L] New Jersey gets long term care law passed

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
Great News, Bobbie! I'm sure that Mr X and 1/2 x will also be glad to hear of this with their impending return to New Jersey in a week. Can't say much more as you just may know the fella. Best Wishes W In a message dated 8/7/2006 4:29:15 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
GeeZ. For awhile I thought that same.And I didn't want to be part of his thing. But 1/2 x carried a brief case with his written wishes, in the event of an emergency and he wanted any efforts to survive. He wife divorced him awhile back and his kids and extended family doesn't have anything

RE: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread Jason Thurston
W- I guess that's what you get sometimes for being a good Samaritan. I personally have been burned but never that bad. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't help anyone I can. I have always been that way. JT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006

[QUAD-L] 8-2-06

2006-08-07 Thread Jason Thurston
I have been waiting to send a message to the group. Last year on August 2 I was reading the 12 pages of advice, most of which I received from the quad list. I don't post very often, but most days I read all of the messages. I learned a lot in the past year, especially not to lose hope.

Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
JT, You rearned an ATTABOY! Great Work. W In a message dated 8/7/2006 7:05:50 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Instead of going to work I went to a few stores, purchased several presents, balloons, cards, flowers, two cakes, and a bunch of her favorite foods. I

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you have done.

2006-08-07 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 8/7/2006 7:04:36 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: W- I guess that's what you get sometimes for being a good Samaritan. I personally have been burned but never that bad. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't help anyone I can. I have always been

Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06

2006-08-07 Thread Amy Davis
JT that is the sweetest thing you could have done. She is a very lucky girl. I wish you years of happiness. So glad that you are enjoying life. That is all any of us can do...AB or quads...WAY TO GO! AmyJason Thurston [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I have been waiting to send a message to the

Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06

2006-08-07 Thread RollinOn
I'm glad you're out celebrating life instead of mourning the past. What a great e-mail topost showing how life's not over after sci! Have a great time JT and post more often, it's good to hear about living with sciinstead of dealing with it. Mark ---Original Message--- From:

Re: [QUAD-L] Great story Dave Oconnell

2006-08-07 Thread Oconnelldb
Ron, Thank you so much for the note. I did much the same as all SCIs - I picked up what I had, and kept going the best I could. Sometimes its a big help NOT to know what you can't do. I feel the same way about not knowing the future what a blessing. Take care, O'C In a message

Re: [QUAD-L] 8-2-06

2006-08-07 Thread kaye allard
Damn, 2 years? Right on.On 8/7/06, RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm glad you're out celebrating life instead of mourning the past. What a great e-mail topost showing how life's not over after sci! Have a great time JT and post more often, it's good to hear about living with