Re: [QUAD-L] Recommendations for a trackball please

2015-12-06 Thread Derrick
Kensington expert mouse. i've used 15 years. i can set the top 2 buttons for double click and click-n-drag by pushing button once. only issue is i cannot use these buttons with Windows 10 until its drivers are updated C-5 no no fingers. Derrick On 12/4/2015 2:43 PM, Dave Krehbiel wrote: I

RE: [QUAD-L] Recommendations for a trackball please

2015-12-06 Thread Danny Espinoza
I use a quadjoy " https://quadjoy.com/ " to use a computer with an onscreen keyboard. -Danny From: Derrick [mailto:wheel...@centurylink.net] Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2015 10:30 AM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Recommendations for a trackball please Kensing

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2015-12-05 Thread Fragile
I really like the Kensington Expert Mouse. On 12/4/15, Dave Krehbiel wrote: > I can move my arms but not my fingers, and I am using Dragon > NaturallySpeaking with Windows 8. In some cases, it can be tedious or > difficult or impossible to move the mouse pointer using

Re: [QUAD-L] Recommendations for a trackball please

2015-12-05 Thread Eric Olson
I use a quadjoy mouse https://quadjoy.com/ but had my daughter use a bigtrack trackball when she was little.  Works great especially if you don't have fine motor skills.  http://www.infogrip.com/bigtrack-trackball.html  On 12/4/2015 1:43 PM, Dave Krehbiel

Re: [QUAD-L] Recommendations for a trackball please

2015-12-05 Thread Gah17582
Review: http://youtu.be/WWLvquarhUQ In a message dated 12/4/2015 1:43:17 P.M. Central Standard Time, davekrehb...@earthlink.net writes: I can move my arms but not my fingers, and I am using Dragon NaturallySpeaking with Windows 8. In some cases, it can be tedious or difficult or

[QUAD-L] Recommendations for a trackball please

2015-12-04 Thread Dave Krehbiel
I can move my arms but not my fingers, and I am using Dragon NaturallySpeaking with Windows 8. In some cases, it can be tedious or difficult or impossible to move the mouse pointer using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Does anyone use a trackball which they recommend? Thanks so much, Dave Krehbiel

Re: [QUAD-L] Recommendations for a trackball please

2015-12-04 Thread Quadius
Dave, I use a mouse stick and Dragon, not to mention my trackball. I have been using the same trackball for a good eight years now. I simply got one from logic Tech and it had no problem with it whatsoever. In fact I don't really like the newer models, so I've stuck with the old one. Even though

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-05 Thread Quadius
*From:* Eric W Rudd [mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:55 PM *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS ya know, i've thought thought about this post this part bothers mechances are it's your fault and/or your stupidity that put you

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2010-01-03 Thread wheelchair
? Please accept my apologies if I've offended anyone. That was not my intention. Lucinda C-4,5 complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN --- On Sat, 1/2/10, Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com wrote: From: Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS To: LJT ljtbe...@yahoo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS, PCAs Healthy Relations

2010-01-03 Thread Lori Michaelson
Happy new year to everyone Joan and very sunny Reno From: hellodav...@aol.com [mailto:hellodav...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 7:33 PM To: d...@unh.edu; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS gives a whole new meaning to 'personal care' huh? also

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS, PCAs Healthy Relations

2010-01-03 Thread lindakrn
Hey there, While living in the Nursing Facility I had several male aids, most were nice guys. Then I moved out of the facility into my apt. ended up having a male aid who was a year younger than myself. That was Ken, who looked like a biker dude, he wore black tee shirt, blue jeans cowboy

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS, PCAs Healthy Relations

2010-01-03 Thread hellodaveoc
What degree of 'assistance' do you guys get from your PCAs? Do they help you with ALL your daily needs? Is their hourly rate around 10$ - hours per week maybe 30 - 40? I don't have the need yet but who knows. “Mere longevity is a goodthing for those who watch Life from the side

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS, PCAs Healthy Relations

2010-01-03 Thread wheelchair
hiya Linda! Happy New Year! Still snowing your way? Best Wishes In a message dated 1/3/2010 3:06:45 P.M. Central Standard Time, linda...@comcast.net writes: Hey there, While living in the Nursing Facility I had several male aids, most were nice guys. Then I moved out of the facility

RE: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread Joan Anglin
, January 01, 2010 7:33 PM To: d...@unh.edu; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS gives a whole new meaning to 'personal care' huh? also 'physical therapy' In a message dated 1/1/2010 8:25:26 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, d...@unh.edu writes: Back in the day

RE: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS, PCAs Healthy Relations

2010-01-02 Thread Tod E. Santee
To: d...@unh.edu; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS gives a whole new meaning to 'personal care' huh? also 'physical therapy' In a message dated 1/1/2010 8:25:26 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, d...@unh.edu writes: Back in the day, one of my

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread LJT
/1/10, medethics Cvlrights medeth...@yahoo.com wrote: From: medethics Cvlrights medeth...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS To: Tod E. Santee sant...@cox.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, January 1, 2010, 5:40 PM I meant to say right  Please don't mind the typos...been

RE: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread Steve Oldaker
You're not crass at all, Lucinda. I consider your recommendations profound and well spoken! With love and warmest wishes, Steve - C4, 21 years From: LJT [mailto:ljtbe...@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:18 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread wheelchair
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS To: Tod E. Santee sant...@cox.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, January 1, 2010, 5:40 PM I meant to say right Please don't mind the typos...been a long day. If I could offer the list a recommendation, it would be to give these emails

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2010-01-02 Thread Eric W Rudd
ya know, i've thought thought about this post this part bothers mechances are it's your fault and/or your stupidity that put you in a chair in the first place...i was adding on to our church when it collapsed... Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com In a message dated 1/2/2010 7:28:45 P.M.

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2010-01-02 Thread wheelchair
Amen Eric. (but I only thought once) Happy New Year Best Wishes In a message dated 1/2/2010 8:55:43 P.M. Central Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: ya know, i've thought thought about this post this part bothers mechances are it's your fault and/or your stupidity that put

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2010-01-02 Thread Lissette Whitehead
I AGREE ERIC, IT'S JUST NOT A NICE THING TO SAY Lissette Whitehead 1177 Broadway Suite #4 Chula Vista, CA 91911 www.lissettesgoaltowalk.synthasite.com www.lwgripgloves.com From: wheelch...@aol.com Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 21:57:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS To: c5sc

RE: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread Steve Oldaker
I think the qualifying phrase is chances are. Steve - C4, 21 years From: Eric W Rudd [mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:55 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS ya know, i've thought thought about this post this part bothers me

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread Danny Hearn
.  From: Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sat, January 2, 2010 8:54:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS ya know, i've thought thought about this post this part bothers mechances are it's your fault and/or your stupidity that put you

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/2/2010 9:55:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, c5sc...@gmail.com writes: ya know, i've thought thought about this post this part bothers mechances are it's your fault and/or your stupidity that put you in a chair in the first place...i was adding on to our church

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2010-01-02 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/2/2010 9:58:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, wheelch...@aol.com writes: Amen Eric. (but I only thought once)- funny.

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/2/2010 10:11:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, lissw...@hotmail.com writes: I AGREE ERIC, IT'S JUST NOT A NICE THING TO SAY No, it's not but I thought it was just me.

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread wheelchair
I can easily explain that. I have a feeble mind, that is being repaired and I'm using a loaner. Happy New Year Best Wishes In a message dated 1/2/2010 9:20:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: In a message dated 1/2/2010 9:58:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread Eric W Rudd
9:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS I can easily explain that. I have a feeble mind, that is being repaired and I'm using a loaner. Happy New Year Best Wishes In a message dated 1/2/2010 9:20:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, diannal...@aol.com writes: In a message dated

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread wheelchair
...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS I can easily explain that. I have a feeble mind, that is being repaired and I'm using a loaner. Happy New Year Best Wishes In a message dated 1/2/2010 9:20:15

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2010-01-02 Thread LJT
complete July 31, '05 Mpls., MN   --- On Sat, 1/2/10, Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com wrote: From: Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 8:54 PM ya know, i've thought thought about this post this part

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread Eric W Rudd
my point was its not my fault as was insinuated Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: LJT To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Eric W Rudd Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:34 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS i know, i was the very sober driver

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-02 Thread Eric W Rudd
ah hell no harm, no foul ;-p Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: LJT To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Eric W Rudd Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS hey everybody, gosh, I'm terribly sorry

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread John S.
No regrets? damn, you must be an inspiration to all. From: bob quinn r...@sockets.com To: shellbell5...@aim.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, December 30, 2009 10:23:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS C5/C6 post injury exactly 8 years today. I

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread John S.
Never choose a Dr. because of their bedside manner. The best Dr.s are often arrogant and brutally truthful. Without seeing a shrink, you'll spend a long time getting through the stages of loss and getting back into a real life. Get in charge of your own care and relatives may be an ok

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2010-01-01 Thread Tod E. Santee
Hmmm... It was over 20 years ago but there was that one quad-hopping chick in college. Maybe I shouldn't have said, No Thanks. LOL! You GUYS must know I'm talking about, RIGHT? But how about you ladies? Are there quad-hoppin' men out there, too, just looking for a young chick in a chair?

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread Tod E. Santee
You got THAT right! BUT, if it ever becomes possible, I think I'd like to have a veterinarian as my primary care physician! Of all the docs I've met in my 26 years, my pet's vets were nicer, more knowlegable, more willing to listen, more willing to consider alternatives, etc. than almost any

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2010-01-01 Thread Tod E. Santee
regret, or about what worked for us as a quad and suggestions to others for the future? From: Tod E. Santee sant...@cox.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, January 1, 2010 5:45:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS Hmmm... It was over 20 years ago

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread medethics Cvlrights
5:58:04 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS (Ah.. but you DO know!) Anyway, the question was this: For those of you with more living experience as quads, what would be the one thing you would do different or maybe wish?you would have done/or not done over the years?? I took

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread medethics Cvlrights
...@cox.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, January 1, 2010 6:37:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS Ah, okay... What would I have done differently? Gosh, not gotten in the car that day when I was in the accident? Stayed in bed? Then I wouldn't have been there when that drunk driver

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread hellodaveoc
Now that you mention this - at 19 I had a 28 yr old female P.T. who was curious just what all was broken along with my neck. An overnighter to her place revealed ALL was not lost - worn out, she took me back to the rehab hosp - smiling. AZDAVE In a message dated 1/1/2010 3:45:14 P.M.

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2010-01-01 Thread hellodaveoc
My dog sleeps about 20 hours a day. He has his food prepared for him. He can eat whenever he wants, 24/7/365. His meals are provided at no cost to him. He visits the Dr. once a year for his checkup, and again during the year if any medical needs arise.

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2010-01-01 Thread Tod E. Santee
Yep... my first stint away at college for a couple summer classes introduced me to a personal care aide who was curious like that about every male quad on campus! I just happened to be at the main campus the state's VR system chose to suggest to all/most of its clients. So she certainly had

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2010-01-01 Thread Dan
There seems to be a mistake here. I think you mean -- Holy shit my dog is a REPUBLICAN! Dan At 08:48 PM 1/1/2010, hellodav...@aol.com said something that elicited my response: My dog sleeps about 20 hours a day. He has his food prepared for him. He can eat whenever he wants,

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2010-01-01 Thread Dan
Back in the day, one of my friends who was in rehab fooled around with the nurses. Alas, I never had such luck in either rehab or college. However, I have had some very fun PCA's. :-) Dan At 09:23 PM 1/1/2010, Tod E. Santee said something that elicited my response: Yep... my first stint

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread hellodaveoc
maybe on some other planet but not this one. In a message dated 1/1/2010 8:16:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, d...@unh.edu writes: There seems to be a mistake here. I think you mean -- Holy shit my dog is a REPUBLICAN! Dan At 08:48 PM 1/1/2010, hellodav...@aol.com said something

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread hellodaveoc
gives a whole new meaning to 'personal care' huh? also 'physical therapy' In a message dated 1/1/2010 8:25:26 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, d...@unh.edu writes: Back in the day, one of my friends who was in rehab fooled around with the nurses. Alas, I never had such luck in

RE: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2010-01-01 Thread Lissette Whitehead
www.lissettesgoaltowalk.synthasite.com www.lwgripgloves.com Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 13:41:00 -0800 From: alcibiat...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS To: quad-list@eskimo.com No regrets? damn, you must be an inspiration to all. From: bob quinn r...@sockets.com To: shellbell5...@aim.com; quad

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2009-12-31 Thread bob quinn
Thanks for the thought AZDAVE, but its not exactly a happy anniversary though it is infinitely better than the alternative. Life is (still and always) Good. At 10:32 PM 12/30/2009, hellodav...@aol.com wrote: happy anniversary rcq. may you have many happy, healthy more! AZDAVE In a

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2009-12-31 Thread bob quinn
Hi Dana, I'm not too much of a new-comer to this list, and yes i'm thankful for the mobility i have. Its not the only thing that keeps me fired-up to start each day, however. Aside from the thrill of watching my three college-aged kids turn into adults, I'm in love with the march of

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2009-12-31 Thread Fragile
On 12/30/09, shellbell5...@aim.com shellbell5...@aim.com wrote: Hi Guys~ This site has helped me in s many ways.??Your your input is valued~more than you could ever know. I am only 3 years post injury and the longer I read the more questions I have.? At this point the following is most

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2009-12-31 Thread Steve Oldaker
[mailto:shellbell5...@aim.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 9:01 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS Hi Guys~ This site has helped me in s many ways. Your your input is valued~more than you could ever know. I am only 3 years post injury and the longer I

RE: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2009-12-31 Thread Joan Anglin
What would I recommend? 1. Listen to what the rehab people had to say. In my case it was you control your disability, don't let it control you. I took that literally. 2. As others have said, education, education. Take advantage of any educational opportunities your state offers. 3.

RE: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2009-12-31 Thread Lissette Whitehead
2009 08:51:55 -0700 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS From: swl...@gmail.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com On 12/30/09, shellbell5...@aim.com shellbell5...@aim.com wrote: Hi Guys~ This site has helped me in s many ways.??Your your input is valued~more than you could ever know. I am

[QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS

2009-12-30 Thread shellbell5705
Hi Guys~ This site has helped me in s many ways.??Your your input is valued~more than you could ever know. I am only 3 years post injury and the longer I read the more questions I have.? At this point the following is most important: ? For those of you with more living experience as quads,

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2009-12-30 Thread wheelchair
Injuries and their effects differ greatly among Quads. But you ask a very good question. Education, education and more education. Knowledge is power. Another thing, with your doctor develop a medical baseline. Know your Urologist and make sure that your Urologist knows you. Plan for your

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2009-12-30 Thread daanoo
Hi Shelley, I have not heard from you. Are you still in school and I think you were learning how to drive? Were you going to take some kind of social work classes? How are things going with you? Glad to hear from you through the list. Tell me what you have been doing. I don't smoke

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2009-12-30 Thread bob quinn
C5/C6 post injury exactly 8 years today. I have no regrets, but do try not to be lazy. It is very easy to come up with reasons not to go out sometimes (to run errands, visit friends, go to museums, shows, etc...), but I always feel glad i did when i do. Its also far too easy to put-off

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2009-12-30 Thread hellodaveoc
When I broke my neck, my mom said to me, Well- now you HAVE to go to school since making a living with your back is out of the question.DVR put me through college at Wayne State University and I worked 25 years as a programmer for Honeywell. Those were two good choices. I did not

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2009-12-30 Thread hellodaveoc
happy anniversary rcq. may you have many happy, healthy more! AZDAVE In a message dated 12/30/2009 7:23:14 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, r...@sockets.com writes: C5/C6 post injury exactly 8 years today. I have no regrets, but do try not to be lazy. It is very easy to come up with

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2009-12-30 Thread DAANOO
It's nice to meet you rcq. I don't think I remember your e-mail address. You're so lucky that you can exercise with a hand cycle. It sounds like you like to do a lot of things that keep you going. Congratulations that you are able to enjoy life with no regrets and you can look forward