Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread Tod E. Santee
I agree fighting for spots *can* seem worthless at times, too, because in most cases those who abuse it simply don't care and feel that even if they get caught and/or ticketed once, the cdhance vof it happening again is extremely slim... like lightning striking your car twice. But vandalizing

[QUAD-L] It's not worth it- just ask Johnnie Appleseed

2009-01-29 Thread wheelchair
Is it really worth the effort?? Just ask Johnnie Appleseed. My point is that you will never know the results of all of your efforts. Often, it only takes one success to motivate others to fend for themselves based on your success or failure. But it has to start somewhere and with

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Im not promoting vandalism because its an individual choice. Calling the police would work if every person did it. One thing though we as Americans took this country though guerilla tactics because we were outnumbered by tyrants. We couldnt have been free if we played fair. I believe that

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it- just ask Johnnie Appleseed

2009-01-29 Thread Billy Lang
In my 20 years of SCIsm (15? or so on Jimmy's List), no one subject than parking elicits more anger, angst and replies. Here in NJ we have placards, id cards, plates and those innocuous hanger thingies from the rear view mirror. NOTHING WORKS better than calling a cop. If you're parked in, stuck

[QUAD-L] It's not worth it- a civil right violation

2009-01-29 Thread wheelchair
Amen Billy ! In a message dated 1/29/2009 12:32:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, blan...@verizon.net writes: In my 20 years of SCIsm (15? or so on Jimmy's List), no one subject than parking elicits more anger, angst and replies. Here in NJ we have placards, id cards, plates and those

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread Cullen
I have found that where I live in Az that almost all the vehicles that park in handicapped spot have hc placards, I do check, the problem is that there are too d_m many out there.  Cullen C3 --- On Thu, 1/29/09, Tod E. Santee sant...@cox.net wrote: From: Tod E. Santee sant...@cox.net

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread bob quinn
Too many HC placards ...or too few handicap spots. This happens regularly to me on weekends at the local cineplex (in a Boston MA suburb), even though there are about twenty HC spots. No easy solution, I'm sure. Seems to me though, that the number of HC spaces should be related to the number

[QUAD-L] It's not worth it- or is it?

2009-01-29 Thread wheelchair
Major rehab hospitals in our area and have 100's of parking spots dedicated to both cars and vans. And yes, they are always full of vehicles that park in those areas with the proper documentation. Asking for more parking places would be nice, but what is more important are those who don't

Re: [QUAD-L] uti infections that require IV drugs

2009-01-29 Thread Quadius
I had a significant amount of bladder stones removed about two years ago and since then I have had two or three minor UTIs. I went for an extended period of time without needing treatment for a UTI prior to getting the bladder stones, but when I had them, I was consistently getting UTIs until

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it- or is it?

2009-01-29 Thread bob quinn
1000% mega-Amen. I was just whining and wishing, not making a call to action. I look at it like my need to do guerrilla parking to accommodate my ramp is just another challenge in the minute-to-minute, day-to-day adventure that is being a quad. Eeeha! Right now outside Boston we have heaps

[QUAD-L] Physician's extra titles...?

2009-01-29 Thread Lori Michaelson
I'm looking at some local physicians and physiatrists. Having been around the block for 29 years and having dozens and dozens and dozens of Docs over those years -- the following doesn't ring any bells (regarding the *2nd* * acronym* after their names. Examples: __ __ MD MA --- Of course I

Re: [QUAD-L] Physician's extra titles...?

2009-01-29 Thread Eric W Rudd
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/archive/index.php/t-134791.html Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 2:24 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Physician's extra titles...? I'm looking at

Re: [QUAD-L] Physician's extra titles...?

2009-01-29 Thread wheelchair
I may have mentioned this before. Not all medical doctors are physiatrist but all physiatrist are medical doctors. To the best of my knowledge, there is no post indicators after a doctor's name to inform consumers that their doctor is or is not such a rehab medical doctor. Best Wishes

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it- or is it?

2009-01-29 Thread Danny Hearn
Amen to that people in large crowds are like cattle and use little respect or common sense--- this includes parking, driving and shopping !  If you can change 1 or 2 people's minds about using the handicapped spotsthere will be a million more to replace them. Like i tell my wife about

[QUAD-L] It's not worth it- or is it?

2009-01-29 Thread wheelchair
I've stated before, that I don't wish to survive the end of this planet. For if I do (lol) I will be exposed to all others having to complain (if you know what I mean). It is difficult to learn the basics of swimming when one is drowning. The best time to address those issues are not

Re: [QUAD-L] Physician's extra titles...?

2009-01-29 Thread Dan
At 03:24 PM 1/29/2009, Lori Michaelson said something that elicited my response: I'm looking at some local physicians and physiatrists. Having been around the block for 29 years and having dozens and dozens and dozens of Docs over those years -- the following doesn't ring any bells

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread Tod E. Santee
Ron -- I guess our disagreement, if you will, is that it seems you're assuming these folks actually THINK about it, care about it, and/or get it enough to really connect all the dots. And, IMO, even if they do care and can connect dots, I have a hugely difficult time believing they THINK about

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread Tod E. Santee
Oops, accidently bumped Send --- anyway, to complete my thought about who thinks about it and, among those who do, how much do they care and/or why are they entitled? One only need go back to the story that began this thread, read the story (if it's still online) and hit the Show Comments link

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread Tod E. Santee
Absolutely!!! You'll get NO argument from me... or most others in AZ (FL, too, I'd guess)... on that point! --Tod Cullen c3q...@yahoo.ca wrote: I have found that where I live in Az that almost all the vehicles that park in handicapped spot have hc placards, I do check, the problem is

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread Tod E. Santee
Bob, Hospitals and medical facilities are required to have a higher percentage of HC parking per total number of spaces. (as per ADA, again... [anybody notice I keep mentioning that? Huh? Huh?]) But anyway, perhaps some precision, targeted lobbying of our municipal, state and/or federal

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

2009-01-29 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
one thing i will sayregardless of the bullshit associated with handicapped parking im thankful to be able to drive again..i was injured in 98 and didnt drive til 2000i was so happy to get my first van even though it was junkfriends never understood this but i sure did!!!