Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

2005-03-25 Thread Stacy Harim
From: Brian Stocker To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative Stacy Harim wrote: I'm telling ya.  My pain specialist has me on 15mg of methadone a day.  that's not v

Re: [QUAD-L] Ms. Schiavo-worth reading

2005-03-25 Thread Stacy Harim
It comforts me to know that she will be perfect again any time now and will finally know her surroundings.   Stacy - Original Message - From: dave headman To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 1:55 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Ms. Schiavo-

Re: [QUAD-L] Ms. Schiavo-worth reading

2005-03-25 Thread Stacy Harim
There were also the most executions while G. Bush was Governor.  He is a hypocrite.    Stacy - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Laura Kolb ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Amy Vaile ; Marty Wolfe ; Rhonda Dotson ; Donna Adassa ; Pam Cobb ; Michelle

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

2005-03-24 Thread Stacy Harim
e.   Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative Hi Stacy,   I'd wake-up and want to eat.  I put on we

Re: [QUAD-L] deep stuff-

2005-03-24 Thread Stacy Harim
It's also quite possible that she didn't want to upset her parents about something like that.  I know that I didn't talk to my Mom and Dad about it til this happened to Terri, but lots of my friends knew.  When I talked to my Mom about it when I was filling out my living will, she lost it. 

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

2005-03-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm sure they tested her brain waves to see if there were any.  I know they did it with me.  If I had it done with no insurance, I am sure through this process it's been done more than that for her.  No brain waves, no action going on in there.  The brain doesn't rehabilitate itself.   Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Confirmation to SCI

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
That's funny you said that.  I was talking to a girl at school about being overwhelmed and she said to me, how do you think I feel, I work and go to school.  My reply was having a disability is like a job and I live alone.  She assumed I had someone taking care of me and had no idea why I w

[QUAD-L] Re: Ok question

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-list post Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:58 PM Subject: Re: Ok question Stacy, you are wrong. The guys are lucky they are meeting me. I do approach men and they approach me. I think the sour att

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
You respond to people and you KNOW you are eating.  She has no idea what is going on.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 10:36 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
She is brain damaged.  Are you gonna use your time to argue with 20 something neurologists that have said so?  She doesn't even know that she is hungry.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:52 PM

Re: [QUAD-L]

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Did you have issues when you first started the standing frame with blood pressure.  I got in one at rehab and blacked out.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 1:15 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hi all

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: [Spinalcordinjury]

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
About a year and a half ago I started moving the quad muscles in my thighs.  I keep trying but I haven't gotten any more return.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 10:02

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
No, people put their dogs to sleep when they are hurt so badly that they can't be rehabilitated. Our family had to put ours to sleep when he was hit by a car.  It was the only right thing to do. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Se

[QUAD-L] shedding light on terri's situation

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
This article may shed some light on what's going on with Terri.   After jury award, battle lines drawn A dispute over money grew into a lasting schism between Michael Schiavo and his wife's parents. MELANIE AVE and DAVID KARP Published March 23, 2005   ST. PETERSBURG - Once, Mary Schindler s

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Ok question

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
You have to think that you are pretty fortunate that you are meeting men. There are coming your way so the right one will stroll by and capture your heart.  Me on the other hand can't even get an interest at all.  Hang in there girl.  You'll be fine.   Stacy - Original Message -

Re: [QUAD-L] Ok question

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
It's hard but just have to live with it.  My heart has gotten broken more times that I can count.   stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:06 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Ok question How do you heal a broken heart

Re: [QUAD-L] DOA Chat Room

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm gonna get in that chat one of these days.  I miss you guys.   Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] DOA Chat Room Hi Wheels,   I finally did

Re: [QUAD-L] B-program and Bullet source

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
I get mine there as well.  So cheap compared to concepts.  What a joke.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] B-program and Bullet source   I've written

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions? I have huge issues with my heels.  I just can't find the right shoes and now the skin is so sensitive from the sores that I just can't find the right shoe.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: Don and Sharon Hiatt ; qu

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Cool come on down.  I'd love to meet you and anyone else on the list.  Nothing like the nice ocean air.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Don and Sharon Hiatt To: quad Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 8:04 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions? Hi Everyone

Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
It's been 4yrs almost for me and in appearance I handle it well but deep inside it's not so pretty.  It's one of those things that you have to go on.  You can either sit, cry, and die or you can live.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.c

Re: [QUAD-L] deep stuff

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
I agree Lester.  I wanted to finish school but the way my life was before I got sick I probably wouldn't have ever finish.  I'm back in with 2yrs left plus masters.   Stacy - Original Message - From: LesterSmith To: 'William Willis' ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [QUAD-L] Hopefully MO can --" We Did It!"

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
That might be a great policy to write about for my paper.  Thanks for the idea.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Stuntman To: Dana Miller ; Quad Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hopefully MO can --" We Did It!" Don't forget the Ol

Re: [QUAD-L] deep stuff

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
It was such a hard fight like everyone else.  It was the most miserable year.  People say things are bad then look back and then say it wasn't as bad and/or as long as it seemed at the time.  For me NOT!!!  Being in a coma and not being able to move for a couple of months then slowly rebuid

Re: [QUAD-L] Confirmation of SCI

2005-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Your recovery is similar to me although I was in Neuro Critical care for a month but I was inpatient pushing 8 months.    Stacy - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Confirmation of SCI

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

2005-03-22 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey Dave,   It had the same effect on me plus I put on weight.  My doctor was a bit upset I quit taking it but did absolutely nothing for the pain.  I take a low dose of methadone and I love it.  It's only 15mg a day.  The spasticity decreased and everything.   Stacy - Original Messag

Re: [QUAD-L] Confirmation of SCI

2005-03-22 Thread Stacy Harim
As you know mine came from the encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the myelin around my cord) so I didn't know and it kinda gradually became a reality as I recovered less and less from complete paralysis to not at all.   Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-l

Re: [QUAD-L] ok this cracked me up

2005-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
It was really funny and so cute.  I bet if Mom was there those monkeys would have thought twice..LOL  The best thing forwarded to me ever by far.  Thanks Sherry I needed the giggle.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Sherry To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March

Re: [QUAD-L] Terri S- and her feeding tube

2005-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
Sounds like you guys are saying that her husband would make a decision on a simple comment made by his wife.  My Dad said he would rather me hit him in the head with a sledge hammer than to let him be taken care of by anyone.  I'm not going to do it b/c I know that if it came to it, he would

Re: [QUAD-L] Terri S- and her feeding tube

2005-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
It is her parents and I know that most parents would feel the same way hers does.  I called my Mom when we were talking about a reasonable amount of time when I was filling out my living will and it killed her but I wanted her thoughts first so it's not a shock on her if anything were to hap

Re: [QUAD-L] The Osbornes. Crazy!

2005-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
I catch the show from time to time flipping through.  I rarely have time to watch its crazy for sure.  They are dysfunctional but hey so is my family.  They actually have a lot of love in that family and they stick together in the time of crisis.  Way more love than mine does and my family

[QUAD-L] advise for project

2005-03-20 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey guys,  sorry haven't been around.  Doesn't mean I don't care. I have over 400 emails to go over spring break to catch up and find out what is going on with everyone.  I just got through with finals that I hope went ok. I'm not feeling so very confident about them. Now it's paper time at

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin alternative

2005-03-07 Thread Stacy Harim
Like most meds it has to get into your system to get working.  I didn't like it but others here swear by it.  Give it a chance.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 3:20 PM Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] My brother

2005-03-05 Thread Stacy Harim
That's great everyone returned back in good shape.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 6:25 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] My brother That is wonderful news, Jim.  Your prayers were answered.  I'm sure

Re: [QUAD-L] I've Been Bounced Again, and Again, and Again.

2005-03-05 Thread Stacy Harim
Well W, I'm glad that you keep finding your way back.    Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 9:10 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] I've Been Bounced Again, and Again, and Again. Something strange is going o

Re: [QUAD-L] Adventures in chair lifts

2005-03-05 Thread Stacy Harim
nded on my side and I suffered only a few bruises. The worst part was having to yell for help until the neighbors heard me! You can bet I'm a tad more careful now. God watches out for children and fools! Larry Willis>From: "Stacy Harim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>

Re: [QUAD-L] Syringomyelia

2005-03-04 Thread Stacy Harim
Amitryptiline is the same as elavil.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Syringomyelia    Thanks for the information Stephanie and Lori. Wow L

Re: [QUAD-L] my fate?

2005-03-04 Thread Stacy Harim
I can't afford bankruptcy.  If I could, I would have done it by now.   Stacy - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: Stacy Harim Cc: Silas Shelburne ; Quad-List Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 3:54 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my fate? Stacy:You should do this

Re: [QUAD-L] Syringomyelia

2005-03-04 Thread Stacy Harim
I took elavil and gained weight.  It was supposed to help me sleep and I was tired all day.  I do take Neurontin but I have been taking it since before I started having SCI type pain (burning nerve pain) so I don't know how much it helps.  I am scared to stop taking it to find out as much pa

Re: [QUAD-L] BSCIP / Steph's Situation

2005-03-02 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] BSCIP / Steph's Situation You and only you can decide what is best for you and you are happy where you are then great.  However, I'm with Houston.  I will do whatever I can within my power to help you if you want.  Florida is a pain in the butt state no doubt but I can at

Re: [QUAD-L] My introductions

2005-03-02 Thread Stacy Harim
Hi Sharon,   I'm Stacy.  I'm a paraplegic from a rare viral disease.  I'm 30, live in Maryland.  Glad you found us.  There are a great group of people here.   Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: Bob Hickey ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 3:

Re: [QUAD-L] BSCIP

2005-03-02 Thread Stacy Harim
That's good news.  Everything takes time but seems to be worth it in the end a lot of the time.  Letter writing can get you far. Keep it up.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 3:49

Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people

2005-03-02 Thread Stacy Harim
No offense Lori but how do you fare in church not believing in religion?   Stacy - Original Message - From: B. Kimberlin To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] meeting people "B. Kimberlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: [QUAD-L] my fate?

2005-03-01 Thread Stacy Harim
an't get out of this funk, any ideas would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks for the ears.  Silas - Original Message ----- From: Stacy Harim To: Quad-List Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 1:18 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] my fate? In my situation I

[QUAD-L] my fate?

2005-03-01 Thread Stacy Harim
In my situation I feel like what happened to me happened for a reason. I'm definitely using my experience as a disabled person to guide me through the rest of my life to help others.  I wonder about why I was put in the chair but it seems to come together when I think about my past patterns

Re: [QUAD-L] Nursing home / TonyPony1/Stacy

2005-02-28 Thread Stacy Harim
What state are you in?  Did you call your state reps?  Is their a waiver program where you are?  It is totally separate from medicare.  I get both.  Medicare covers 80% of my medical bills/equipment.  Medicaid covers the extra 20% and covers the waiver program. Not only attendant care but t

Re: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home

2005-02-28 Thread Stacy Harim
ginal Message - From: Houston809 To: Stacy Harim ; S. Dial ; quadlist ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home Like Stacy said you can get out. It’s going 2 take work, I worked hard 2 find accessible housin

Re: [QUAD-L] Dave / Nursing Home

2005-02-28 Thread Stacy Harim
Those of you in nursing homes that want to get out can.  It takes a lot of work and will be a frustrating process.  It's letter writing and   a lot of phone calls.  there are programs that will help you but it's up to you to find the way out.  If things don't go your way trying to find out

Re: [QUAD-L] Good to be back........

2005-02-28 Thread Stacy Harim
nothig bad happens. Thats one of those laws of fear, i think!! lol   You will make a great Social worker.   Bob     From: Stacy Harim To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Bob Hickey Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [QUA

Re: [QUAD-L] Good to be back........

2005-02-27 Thread Stacy Harim
Sorry for the late reply Bob.  It's great to have you back. I have been going through a lot of adversity but also got enrolled into the University so I can finally put community college and gen ed classes behind me. I'm working on my major for social work.  I also got a van months ago.  A us

Re: [QUAD-L] BlueTooth?

2005-02-27 Thread Stacy Harim
ng about spending some serious money to > get the Sprint Smartphone w/ a car kit. What are you getting? Which > bluetooth ear piece are you going to get? Please let me know and I will > let you know, when I get mine at the end of next week.>> Keith>>> Stacy Har

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary/medicaid

2005-02-27 Thread Stacy Harim
s postOn Sun, 27 Feb 2005 14:53:30 -0500 "Stacy Harim"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:> Well I was literally days away from a nursing home coming from rehab. >  I had been fighting for housing for months before I knew when I was > going to be discharge. I took time

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-27 Thread Stacy Harim
government supplies, you get incarcerated.>From: "Stacy Harim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>To: <quad-list@eskimo.com>, "dave headman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary>Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 13:14:40 -0500>>Dave,>>I

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2005-02-27 Thread Stacy Harim
Dave,   I completely agree with you.  I wanted to shake the people that told me that.  How long have you been in a nursing home?  Why do you have to be there?  That is if you don't mind sharing the info.   Stacy - Original Message - From: dave headman To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] BlueTooth?

2005-02-25 Thread Stacy Harim
They have cells that have the capability. You still have to buy the accessory.  They have ear pieces and mics that you clip to your collar, coat, etc and hit a button when someone calls.  I'm actually going for a cell phone as we speak and going with sprint if they approve me.  LOL!! Wish

Re: [QUAD-L] lindsey needs help

2005-02-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Lindsey,  I hope you don't take this wrong, but you sound pretty bitter that you are paralyzed.  I hope that you are coping well.  I had a very hard time when I hit two years.  I went to the Neurologist and that was the mark when he said I wouldn't recover anymore.  I took it very hard and

Re: [QUAD-L] I win I win I win

2005-02-21 Thread Stacy Harim
Wed, and exam Friday so I'll be tired all over again, but my teacher is taking off Monday again so again a 3 day weekend to rest up.  - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Pip in Maryland

2005-02-20 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm sure it does, but not why I am doing it.  I really want to help make a change in the area I live.  It's quite sad here.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005

[QUAD-L] Re: Pip in Maryland

2005-02-20 Thread Stacy Harim
: Stacy Harim ; quadlist ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 8:13 PM Subject: Pip in Maryland Here you go Stacy The Arc of Maryland handles PIP in your state heres the link Have fun apply for 05 – 06 classhttp://www.thearcmd.org/ArcMD/join.htmOn 2/20/05 6:47 PM, "

Re: [QUAD-L] I win, lose, er oops

2005-02-20 Thread Stacy Harim
I didn't even think of that. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I win, lose, er oops Actually, people that use manual chair

[QUAD-L] Re: I win, lose, er oops

2005-02-20 Thread Stacy Harim
That's a great offer but it's also away from here. I can't do that.  I wish I could but have responsibilities here now.  I have my house, my cat and truthfully I need a job.  I am ready to settle down here and can't be away for that amount of time.  Hanging out with Houston would be fun I am

Re: [QUAD-L] I win, lose, er oops

2005-02-20 Thread Stacy Harim
LOL!  I don't care.  I do knock stuff over all the time and I do say something about how it's not to code with ADA standards.  I tell them not so much me because at least I can barely get by but people in electric chairs can't at all and they are going to come across someone that isn't as ni

Re: [QUAD-L] I win, lose, er oops

2005-02-19 Thread Stacy Harim
Me too.  It's the worst place.  Them and the dollar store.  My Mom worked for a dollar store and it's like policy to keep it that crammed.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quadlist Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 7

Re: [QUAD-L] I win I win I win

2005-02-19 Thread Stacy Harim
it worked out. It also never hurts to schedule your rides via internet through their website that way you always have a comfirmation receipt.   Mark     ---Original Message---   From: Stacy Harim

Re: [QUAD-L] I win I win I win

2005-02-19 Thread Stacy Harim
Oh I hate that.  Happens at a lot of stores here.  Pretty irritating.   Stacy - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: Stacy Harim Cc: Quad-List Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I win I win I win Go Stacy, go Stacy

[QUAD-L] I win I win I win

2005-02-18 Thread Stacy Harim
I was so exhausted all week and legs and feet consistently swollen all week.  Not having enough time to sleep that I couldn't focus and not enough time in bed to get the swelling down because I have to take care of things after I get home and not having enough time to do it got to me physical

Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-02-17 Thread Stacy Harim
I was  under the impression you sit like that in your chair when you said you sit with your legs crossed.  I do in bed for not for a long time.  One leg would be bent over the other but I see red marks on my thigh sometimes and that  would be where a pressure sore would start if I sat like

Re: [QUAD-L] Transportation

2005-02-16 Thread Stacy Harim
Houston809 To: Stacy Harim ; quadlist Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transportation I live in Indianapolis, Indiana I’ll see if I can find the guide and rulebook of open doors and indygo if not you can try contacting Dave Scott he works at IR

Re: [QUAD-L] Transportation

2005-02-16 Thread Stacy Harim
nal Message - From: Houston809 To: Stacy Harim ; quadlist Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transportation Reading this doesn’t say that its the law, it says that they could’ve applied as such. Not that everyone has 2 or its the only way 4 it 2 b

[QUAD-L] Transportation

2005-02-14 Thread Stacy Harim
  So I got them to reduce the price of transportation for me.  I talked to the coordinator for the paratransit however I totally screwed myself in the process.  It turns out that the paratransit is supposed to run at the same times as the regular route.  Well the regular route does not return

[QUAD-L] Re: New toys 4 chair users

2005-02-13 Thread Stacy Harim
Those are way better than what I have.  Mine are just coated rims.  That would really save on beating my hands up.  I had long as nails before I started school.  They broke very quickly after.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL

[QUAD-L] Re: New toys 4 chair users

2005-02-13 Thread Stacy Harim
ve to push fast. I’m not losing gas as quick pushing it anymore.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: Stacy Harim ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Ed Awe ; quadlist Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 5:00 PM Subject: New toys 4 chair users I saw those things youre talki

Re: [QUAD-L] Relationships and Romances

2005-02-12 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm sorry that I am not able to express my sarcasm in typing.  Of course I don't feel that all men are that way. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 11:47 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Relationships and

Re: [QUAD-L] Relationships and Romances

2005-02-12 Thread Stacy Harim
ï   I want the stability of knowing I have someone that I love and loves me.  I just want that person that is there for me when times are tough and good, respects me, treats me well, makes me laugh, and wants the same things as me.  I do miss sex but I don't think it's nearly as important as

Re: [QUAD-L] Relationships and Romances

2005-02-12 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Relationships and Romances I guess I'm different.  I'm very independent and not really fond of people doing stuff for me.  I like to do stuff for other people even if they are AB.  I rarely ask for anything unless I need something put away or to get something down from wh

Re: [QUAD-L] Chat

2005-02-12 Thread Stacy Harim
Sorry I missed you guys again.  I just can't find the energy to pull myself out of bed after the week.  I get up so early and not used to it yet.  Maybe one day some of you would like to chat on a weekday so we can catch up.  I do miss you guys.   Stacy - Original Message - Fro

Re: [QUAD-L] New mobility magazine

2005-02-12 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm the same way. I started getting PN and thinking about not renewing NM. Every now and again it has a great article but most of the time I flip through it and don’t bother picking it up again.   Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@e

Re: [QUAD-L] Relationships and Romances

2005-02-12 Thread Stacy Harim
I actually talked to a para for pushing a year on the computer. He was a jackass like the rest of men.  He was supposed to come up and meet me.  His Dad was sick and said he was going up there instead and wished he could be here instead.  Come to find out I heard from someone else that I ch

Re: [QUAD-L] Pushing in rain//// SNOW :( :( :(

2005-02-12 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Pushing in  rain SNOW :( :( :( When I went to register for school there was snow, ice, slush, all mixed.  I didn't get through it and I have great upper body strength.  I did see a guy the other day in a chair go over some ice but it was hard.  I was spinning out, barely cutting t

Re: [QUAD-L] about the quad dating theory, (c7 quad former cop)

2005-02-09 Thread Stacy Harim
I can honestly say that I did not care. I just never knew anyone on a  personal level to get to that point. I waited on many people in chairs here in Ocean City and found some attractive.  I have always just wanted someone who will treat me well.  I never went for the best looking or who had

Re: [QUAD-L] My theory

2005-02-08 Thread Stacy Harim
Dillon, I'm a para (T 7/8). I have been in the chair for 4 years and have only dated one guy for a very short time.  I think he couldn't handle the chair personally.  I don't know about your theory. Of course I can do more on my own.  I live alone, not quite driving yet, go to school and pus

Re: [QUAD-L] Social Security and Disability

2005-02-07 Thread Stacy Harim
It's the same way here.  They take time to investigate it and make sure what you are submitting is true.  It took me 9 months to receive my first check.  Many people wait even longer than that so it's nothing different for you over there than here as far as the wait goes.   Stacy - Or

Re: [QUAD-L] Pushin vs power

2005-02-07 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Pushin vs power I love my rigid chair and you are right, so much easier to push.  Therapists always want to put people in quickies. I have no idea why but I do so much better in this chair then I did my quickie it's crazy.  I love not having my feet on those foot rests as well.  They

Re: [QUAD-L] Quickie R2

2005-02-06 Thread Stacy Harim
om: Houston809 To: Stacy Harim ; andrea murray ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quadlist Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 8:55 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Quickie R2 Yeah my power chair was covered. I chose for them to purchase it since it was somewhere around $5000 I paid

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-06 Thread Stacy Harim
ey instead of finishing school. Now I have the opportunity to do so, I am taking advantage of it.    Stacy - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: Stacy Harim ; andrea murray ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quadlist Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 5:57 PM S

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-06 Thread Stacy Harim
#x27;t do it for  me.  I'd like to put some money into it.   Stacy ----- Original Message - From: Houston809 To: Stacy Harim ; andrea murray ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quadlist Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] social security

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-06 Thread Stacy Harim
Wow, you make 3k more than I do just in disability.  I should have claimed more tips waiting tables.  I still don't blame you.  I'm not sure if I'd be allowed to keep my benefits. With what I'll be doing I'm probably going to make too much.  At least I hope to make a good amount.  My degree

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-05 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Message Well that is the way the conservatives think.  They do not raise the taxes so they can keep the benefits low of Medicaid, food stamps, rental assistance, etc.  The benefits are for the people that are at their lowest.  I only hope that when I do start working that I am able to

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Quad recognized locally/nationally oops

2005-02-05 Thread Stacy Harim
Wow!  He is certainly inspirational.    Stacy - Original Message - From: B. Kimberlin To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 9:05 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: Quad recognized locally/nationally oops I forgot the article.  Unbelievable.http

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm a adult at last!!

2005-02-05 Thread Stacy Harim
Happy Birthday girl.  I'm glad you had a nice day and night.  There will be a lot of people celebrating tomorrow.  It may not be directly for you but lots of drinking going on as it is our 'football' superbowl.  One of the biggest drinking days of the year here in the states.   Welcome to ad

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-05 Thread Stacy Harim
-- Original Message ----- From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] social security Hi Stacy,   I'm not over 55 and I don't get SSI, so the changes in SS will af

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-04 Thread Stacy Harim
Do you lose that after so many years, if you work too many hours, or make too much money?  I looked at the site but still a bit confused still after reading it.   Thanks, Stacy - Original Message - From: andrea murray To: Steve Oldaker Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-04 Thread Stacy Harim
OK, so here is my question for you Andrea, are you paying into Social Security now while you are on it?   Stacy - Original Message - From: andrea murray To: Steve Oldaker Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 9:24 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] social

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-04 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Message I collect SSDI and in my situation it is better.  If I was only to collect SS it would be like 5something.  I waited tables so I didn't pay that much into social security.  I should have been claiming more tips.  My boss told me to in case something ever happened to me but I h

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-04 Thread Stacy Harim
I know that not every disabled person collects disability but only social security.  Anyone know why that is? - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: quadlist List ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] social security

Re: [QUAD-L] social security

2005-02-04 Thread Stacy Harim
It won't.  If you already accept SSI or over 55 Social Security will not be affected.  Also according to his plan, it is only people that want to have the government invest the money for you.  It will not be a mandatory thing.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

2005-02-03 Thread Stacy Harim
Hi there,   I would be careful sitting with your legs crossed.  I was told that it could hinder your circulation.  I know that before I got sick, my legs would fall asleep if I sat in that position for too long of a time.  That was to let me know that circulation wasn't getting to my leg.  N

Re: [QUAD-L] transportation is even worse OMG UGH!!!

2005-02-02 Thread Stacy Harim
I gave her my schedule for the whole week and she still screwed up every day of it.  I don't think she is very bright and on top of it, rude.  I talked to the coordinator and she is looking into it. I'm going to start emailing my schedule as well as calling so I have some proof.  At least by

Re: [QUAD-L] transportation is even worse OMG UGH!!!

2005-02-02 Thread Stacy Harim
n worse OMG UGH!!! Stacy are you using Paratransit or who picks you up? I bet I can find your info. Mark    ---Original Message---   From: Stacy Harim Date: Tuesday, February 01,

Re: [QUAD-L] Transportation is even worse OMG UGH!!!

2005-02-02 Thread Stacy Harim
I have discussed this with the drivers and they really aren't sure.  I don't want to talk to the people that I have been talking to at the transit.  Truthfully I'm not sure if I want them to know what I am up to.  I made a phone call to the woman that assessed me for the transit (she is the

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