Re: [QUAD-L] quad movie recommendation

2008-11-22 Thread bob quinn
Another good quad movie The Wings of Eagles (1957, bw) starring John Wayne. The life story of pioneer Navy aviator and Hollywood screenwriter Frank W. “Spig” Wead. Memorable line, That's me: 'half man, half worm, half wit.' From: LTeasley [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] how do you all cook your turkey for thanksgiving?

2008-11-22 Thread lindakrn
Before injury I cooked it in a reynolds cooking bag, right before taking it out of oven cut the top of bag to let it brown a little on the top of turkey. Lindaf

Re: [QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink business bailed

2008-11-22 Thread lindakrn
Geeze Veranda That is terrible! That type of people are just rotten take advantage of us! I still remember ordering a new mouthstick from a person, $86.00 of my mney. To beat it all Steve Oldacher on the list had ordered some before me. I emailed, wrote letters, telephoned her but never

RE: [QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink business bailed

2008-11-22 Thread Steve Oldaker
Yep, Linda, I remember those mouthstick folks. It's a shame they didn't deliver because they did have a good product. Steve From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 3:25 PM To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink

Re: [QUAD-L] ! and Kids

2008-11-22 Thread lindakrn
I may not be who Lori is talking about, but I, I mean we, just had our first baby. She's 4 months now. I'm a c5 male quad, 11 years post. If anyone has any questions, ask away. Larry Congratulations to you your significant other!! Are you the Larry in VA Beach? Enjoy the holidays with

RE: [QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink business bailed

2008-11-22 Thread lindakrn
-- Original message -- From: Steve Oldaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yep, Linda, I remember those mouthstick folks. It’s a shame they didn’t deliver because they did have a good product. Steve Steve, sorry for mispelling your name. Have you found anymore mouthsticks like

Re: [QUAD-L] how do you all cook your turkey for thanksgiving?

2008-11-22 Thread wheelchair
Baking,roasting and broiling seems like old times when the deep fryers were introduced. Using fresh peanut oil and the right flavor of liquid injection and it could be the best turkey you ever eaten Of course, don't forget the fixins. My favorite is Cornbread Casserole, stuffed with

Re: [QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink business bailed

2008-11-22 Thread wheelchair
Steve and LindaF, you both know that I traveled hi and low for those mouth sticks. I even talked with several other companies who bought them from the same micro small company in the South East. They imported the wood stick and added the mouth piece. They were very hush hush just before

[QUAD-L] how do you all cook your turkey for thanksgiving?

2008-11-22 Thread Don Smith
I go to my sisters house

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the Head!

2008-11-22 Thread lindakrn
I am reading backward on the list today I feel that Politics effect our lives very much, at least most of us! I've been on this list since 1997, we have seen a lot of people come go with a lot of heated discussions, but that is life! Lindaf

[QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-22 Thread Greg
I use a Invacare TDX5, it has small front wheels that do not use air. They are a harder rubber. I keep getting stuck in soft dirt and gravel. The front wheels sink in. Plus going down sidewalks it goes bang, bang, bang, every time I go over the cement brake lines. Anyone try putting bigger air

Re: [QUAD-L] ! and Kids

2008-11-22 Thread airgantone
Thanks.? No, but my wife and I live in Richmond, VA. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 3:41 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] ! and Kids ? I?may not be who Lori is talking about, but I, I mean we,? just had our first

[QUAD-L] Other Quad Movies1

2008-11-22 Thread Greg
Other good quad movies are: Murderball My Left Foot Oshay??? Can't recall the name of it. It was just a few years ago. I think they were Irish or English. In a hospital, had dad problems and needed a place to live. It was just on HBO. It was a guys name I think. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-22 Thread wheelchair
The TDX5, is a heavy duty chair for the heavy, using casters. Those caster are like outriggers on a single hull boat. 80+ percent of the weight of the chair user should be over the center drive wheel. If your positioning is not proper, it can place too much weigh on the front casters and

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-22 Thread Dave0c
front casters are a big p.i.a. i prefer my pride jet with only tip over prevent wheels in the front that under normal operation are off the ground. my new quantum has front casters that stick out a mile and are always in contact. it's like having shoes 5 sizes too big. these designers

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-22 Thread wheelchair
Dave, is it possible that your main weigh load is not centered properly? Those front castors are suppose to compliment the ride... not dominate the ride. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/22/2008 8:12:18 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: front casters are a big

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the Head!

2008-11-22 Thread Lori Michaelson
John said the same and I agree! Our help comes from the government (well, for most anyway) even if it's county or state government. The government controls more (tons) of our lives than folks realize. Gasoline prices? The Fed Gov't CAN regulate this and stop the insanity in that realm. One

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-22 Thread Dave0c
beats me w. this genius who's been in the business 25 years came out and took all of 15 minutes 'fitting' me into this sled that's too big, too wide, has a tiny footrest and really crappy controls. if i wasn't so mobile - this thing would be worthless instead of just difficult to work

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-22 Thread wheelchair
Thanks Dave. That explains it all. I've worked with OT's and Rehab Techs for some years and when it comes to the higher end chairs, they spends hours to ensure the perfect fit. Its more then a pair of shoes its a pair of custom made shoes and you don't always have to accept the 1st