[QUAD-L] Objectivity, Stuntman, and Meathead Moore

2004-09-24 Thread Tod E. Santee
Stuntman, FIRST... PLEASE KNOW THIS: I respect you and your opinion and I admire your willingness to let your opinion be known and defend it rather than sit back apathetically and let it be beaten down by others. THAT SAID... I have come to understand that in your struggle to prove your own

[QUAD-L] Power Chair-Detroit Abilities Expo- Sept 2004

2004-09-24 Thread wheelchair
Your best bet at this time is making plans to attend the Abilities Expo in Detroit, Michigan next month. There you will see alot of wheelchair and be able to test them out without obligations. You can also ask about accessories and seating. This is the 1st time that an Abilities Expo has

[QUAD-L] swimming issue for supra-pubic

2004-09-24 Thread Quietstream25322
Does anyone know if people with supra-pubic cathes in lower stomach can swim? I used to go on float trips and swim till I got a supra-pubic cath--which is an open hole in lower stomach that catheter goes in. I take showers but my doc not sure about pools or rivers because of bacteria, I may

Re: [QUAD-L] Political joke

2004-09-24 Thread Stuntman
I agree, Never knew we had a program here, thought it was mostly Quads communicating, but I'm sure Jim Lubin could correct me if I'm wrong. Politics does have an effect on our well being, so it is on topic. Why does Kerry and the mainstream media lie that President Bush banned stem cell

Re: [QUAD-L] How Much Do You Really Know About This Country

2004-09-24 Thread Stuntman
Actually, spending on Intelligence, especially the CIA, has been declining as a portion of the Federal budget since the mid-1970s. This was primarily related to excesses of the intelligence agencies, which involved assassination plots, the engineering of foreign elections, and the Iran Contra

Re: [QUAD-L] How Much Do You Really Know About This Country

2004-09-24 Thread Keith Hogan
The Mossad is most likely aware of almost everything that happens in Iraq. I suspect that there are probably Mossad agents guarding those sand dunes. Keith Stuntman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, spending on Intelligence, especially the CIA, has been declining as a portion of the Federal

Re: [QUAD-L] How Much Do You Really Know About This Country

2004-09-24 Thread Keith Hogan
Actually, spending on Intelligence, especially the CIA, has been declining as a portion of the Federal budget since the mid-1970s. This was primarily related to excesses of the intelligence agencies, which involved assassination plots, the engineering of foreign elections, and the Iran Contra

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Where Bush Got His Marching Orders] Read this-repub or dems!

2004-09-24 Thread Quietstream25322
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Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Where Bush Got His Marching Orders] Read this-repub or dems!

2004-09-24 Thread Boyd Jenkins
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Where Bush Got His Marching Orders] Read this-repub or dems! So why is President Bush having to take so much flak from the talkers? Maybe because he puts his character before his job, and is willing to act where others are content with merely talk? (Open the

[QUAD-L] ADA destruction

2004-09-24 Thread wheelchair
River, I can't believe that. Texans take care of Texans. Texas is the largest state in the Union and the home to our Republican President, George Bush and his family. I find it very difficult to believe that Texas would do that to another Texan. Are you sure??? Me wanna move to Texas with

Re: [QUAD-L] ADA destruction

2004-09-24 Thread Dana Miller
I think the Republican Party has been following these traits for a long time. The Democratic Party is prone to uphold social services, helping the down and out, education and the disabled. Years ago there was a more distinct line between the two party's than there is now. take care, Dana and ?

Re: [QUAD-L] George W. Bush.. A real Texan!

2004-09-24 Thread Dana Miller
Coming from a family where I was the only one not born in Texas--I still feel that Texas is my second home--lot of relatives still live there plus I just plain like Texas! My memories are good tho hot!--and I do not mind the rather arid part of the state where I have visited--north central and

Re: [QUAD-L] ADA destruction

2004-09-24 Thread Boyd Jenkins
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] ADA destruction On 9/10/04 8:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip That is why most Texans will vote Republican this next election, because Texans will vote for the person who said that he was a Texan before he was a Republican. W In a message dated

[QUAD-L] Bowel care Medicare

2004-09-24 Thread Tim Syfert
Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on having a Medicareprovided R.N. to do a persons bowel care? Here in NV a Medicaid provided PCA, which I have,is not allowed to do bowel care, only an R.N., and there are very few nursing agencies that are Medicaid providers, but there are lots of

Re: Fw: Re: [QUAD-L] hello every1!

2004-09-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm not getting a suprapubic. I'm having a procedure where I can cath through my belly. It's no bag or tube. I just will be able to cath through my belly. No more crap hooked to me. I have had the folley for the most part of the 3 and a half years I have been in the chair. Self cathing

[QUAD-L] power chair, van loan

2004-09-24 Thread wheelchair
So ya got a Pride- Jazzy, eh? Nice chair. Are you going to transfer to the drivers seat or drive from your Jazzy? How will you secure your Jazzy if you transfers to an automotive seat to drive. W In a message dated 9/15/04 5:12:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I forgot, the seat will be

Re: [QUAD-L] AWNAA

2004-09-24 Thread Tod E. Santee
Golly, I'd hafta believe much of this had to have been law before some overly wealthy, well connected Texans started up non-producing oil drilling businesses in Texas. Then there's the part I'd say musta been more recent... like someone who could hold a cabinet position with outcomes called

[QUAD-L] Permobile stand up w/c

2004-09-24 Thread Don and Sharon Hiatt
Hi Folks! I haven't be on-line in forever so hope everyone is well. I'm looking into buying aPermobile stand up w/c and was wondering if anyone has purchasaed one and what you think? What is the impact to bowel and bladder? Do you wear a binder to support your innards? Any info is

Re: [QUAD-L] power chair

2004-09-24 Thread Boyd Jenkins
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] power chair The wait. Yeah, thats always the rub. Funny thing about waiting... Have you noticed that the lines always longer in front of you than it is behind you? Congratulations none-the-less. Its good to do all your research before the fact rather than after. I went to

[QUAD-L] AWNAA

2004-09-24 Thread Oconnelldb
WASHINGTON, DC (AP) -Congress approved sweeping legislation, which provides new benefits formany Americans. The Americans With No Abilities Act (AWNAA), signed intolaw by President John Kerry shortly after its passage, is being hailed as amajor victory by advocates of the millions of Americans

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for subscribers

2004-09-24 Thread River Wolfe
Hi Eric, I'm certain you're speaking of a way for the individual to carry the child on her lap. How has she carried her to this point? I'm thinking of a baby snugli, but larger, or some kind of lap belt. here's a link:

[QUAD-L] Saddam bin Laden Conspiracy

2004-09-24 Thread Tod E. Santee
I did it!! I found the connection between Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden! It's a Conspiracy and even more people... ones we know... are involved than first thought. Through some deep research using internet info, I found this: Saddam Hussein. was in "Saddam Hussein - Defying the

Re: [QUAD-L] ....hurricane tony!!

2004-09-24 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 12/08/2004 19:23:00 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hurricane update,,,we're feeling the outside affects of hurricane Bonnie (my buddy just went windsurfing), but that's nothing...it's Charlie that's going to be hell if it hits here, which

[QUAD-L] Permobile stand up w/c

2004-09-24 Thread wheelchair
The Chairman K2 is being marketed as the end-all to everything by some DMEs. Its a nice chair, it weights alot, and sits taller than most. Knowing this, one has to plan on what to do with it once you get it. How do you transport it? Where do you store it? Who's going to fix it? W In a

[QUAD-L] Question for subscribers

2004-09-24 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 9/24/04 6:22:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Eric, I'm certain you're speaking of a way for the individual to carry the child on her lap. How has she carried her to this point? I'm thinking of a baby snugli, but larger, or some kind of lap belt. The mother of the

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

2004-09-24 Thread Martin T. Brown
140 here - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: t crook Cc: Quad-list post Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 5:42 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail they were totally slagged!! i just got them tooot crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[QUAD-L] VANS

2004-09-24 Thread AdamStoney
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY BUILD AN SELL ACCESSIBLE VANS AROUND DELAWARE, PENNSYVANIA, OR JERSEY AREA.

[QUAD-L] Vans

2004-09-24 Thread Bobbie299
Click here: drivemaster.com I've used this company since 1980, I've gotten three vans from them modified. If you have any more questions, feel free. I live about six miles from Drive Master, if you do decide to use them, I could meet you there. Bobbie

[QUAD-L] VANS

2004-09-24 Thread wheelchair
Try the Blvd. That is: www.blvd.com Once that loads up, go to vehicle conversion and dial in your area. Simple as that. Best Wishes W In a message dated 9/24/04 11:46:02 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY BUILD AN SELL ACCESSIBLE VANS AROUND DELAWARE, PENNSYVANIA, OR

[QUAD-L] Parts for Invacare Storm

2004-09-24 Thread wheelchair
Glen, Have you tried Instant Supply WheelchairCo (Land and Wheels) in Milwaukee for those old parts? 800-558-5554 They supply a monster catalog to hospitals and rehab center repair people for them to have a source for new and old parts. It might be worth your consideration. W In a message

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: 700 Groups Support MiCASSA

2004-09-24 Thread QuadPirate
Hey Warrior I'm on the board of directorson one of these groups. Spa Area Independent Living Services or S.A.I.L.S as we call it in Arkansas. It list some groups by state so anyone that wantsto get involved can find local group to join not to mention these places are really good at finding

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

2004-09-24 Thread QuadPirate
I haven't had this happen I wonder why? Mark ---Original Message--- From: Stuntman Date: Friday, September 24, 2004 12:50:34 PM To: t crook; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail Just got done deleting about 200 myself.Something must have triggered a mail dump

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

2004-09-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi LQ, You take care and mind those nurses. I'll say a prayer that all goes well next month. You know you'll be in my thoughts, too! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey there! I thought I’d give you a heads up on my

RE: [QUAD-L] hurricane

2004-09-24 Thread Jeremy Dickinson
Title: Message Yikes! Another hurricane is coming our way! Hope this isn't to bad. I can't take it any more.Oh well! Hope all are safe. Good luck to the people in the state of Florida. =-) -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

2004-09-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Greg, I don't live alone now but I did. My Home Health Care nurse has a 'Dave's Kit' in both of their cars and if I have any kind of problems I can call her and she can be here in 15 minutes! Another reason to treat the nurses nice. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

2004-09-24 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 9/23/04 8:30:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey there! I thought Id give you a heads up on my month next month. Im having some major work done on my bladder. On October 18, 2004 I will be admitting into ETMC to prepare for surgery. Then on the 19th at 7:15am they will be

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

2004-09-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Tim, It's all good here. It sounds like you had a blockage that cleared out. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone get a grip of email from the list this morning? I had a 185 sup' with that Some dated back to

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

2004-09-24 Thread Stacy Harim
Good luck with everything. What are they doing to your bladder? Stacy "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:29 PM Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

2004-09-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I just noticed that some of those mails I have received before and got them again. Strange to get mail repeated. Stacy "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: t crook Cc: Quad-list post

[QUAD-L] If anyone of you are in Maryland

2004-09-24 Thread Stacy Harim
Sorry it's an attachment. It's how I received it and don't know how to change it, but interesting info about our slacker governor. He wants to cut some more budgets than he already has. Stacy "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" - Original

Re: [QUAD-L] ouch, ouch, OUCH!

2004-09-24 Thread Stuntman
Smurf, They make a great safety vest for bull riding that might help prevent another injury like this. Also motorcycle shops carry lots of great affordable safety equipment for dirt bikers which we use to make use of while doing stunts. They are comfortable, not very restrictive, and can keep

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

2004-09-24 Thread Dana Miller
I have lived alone for about 18 years and since I got my bladder augmentation, I do not worry about tubing anymore! I cath myself. The main thing is to drink lots of water, but even then, when I'm in the hospital, the indwelling they put in will clog every so often. I was a terrible worry wort

RE: [QUAD-L] Hello, I moved to AZ

2004-09-24 Thread Cameron Wallace
Title: Message G Glad you dig your new digs. Congratulations C -Original Message-From: Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 11:57 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [QUAD-L] Hello, I moved to AZ Hey all fellow quads and quadets, I finely did it, I

[QUAD-L] E-mail

2004-09-24 Thread QuadPirate
I spoke to soon I just received 81 e-mails from the list of which I've seen before. Mark IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

2004-09-24 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 9/23/2004 8:42:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Luke I get 8 hours a day in Arkansas. I'm a C5/6 with use of one arm and they do about everything I ask them to, I'm never unreasonable about their job just things I can't and need done. Housekeeping

[QUAD-L] Re: Presidential Race, another Vets POV

2004-09-24 Thread Stuntman
If you DON'T want more truth about Kerry I suggest you just hit the delete button now. Because it looks like I'm not the only one paying attention.. http://www.donbendell.com/EditorialOnJohnKerry12.html I HAVE HAD IT! Tonight I saw an ad on television funded and produced by the 527,

[QUAD-L] Re: Hand Controls

2004-09-24 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 9/24/2004 7:21:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Once I had my shoulder strap came un bolted from the from of the van hi bobbie, i don't use my van belts. i had Velcro straps custom made for me that are hooked to the wheelchair strap around

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

2004-09-24 Thread t crook
Nah Dave that was a week ago or so, no shit pun intended Seriously these were post's I had read and deleted. Tim"David K. Kelmer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Tim, It's all good here. It sounds like you had a blockage that cleared out. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28

[QUAD-L] Medicare?

2004-09-24 Thread Greg
I get Medicare in a year and I was wondering how and if they cover live-in aides? I think they may only cover agency home care workers? Or has anyone been able to just get a check to use the way you want to? I have a weekday live-in, but hoped Medicare would cover a weekend person. I need

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

2004-09-24 Thread Rool6
Hi, I don't post much, but do read all the emails. I am a C 4/5, incomplete quad, from St. Paul, MN. 24 yrs. post. For me, my brother is living with ms, he will be moving back to SD. soon. He goes back there, because he has family, every weekend. Before he moved in with me, I was living alone.

RE: [QUAD-L] Vans

2004-09-24 Thread Karen
I am curious. How can you negotiate the price of a van when modifications are being paid for by Vocational Rehab and they are bidding out the job? Today I visited a business that sells accessible vans. I got the impression you didnt have the negotiation options that you have when buying a

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

2004-09-24 Thread Stacy Harim
Wow, why so many problems with that? I am excited to be able to cath a different way myself without anything attached to me, but if I would have to go through that, I think I would have reconsidered. I know I wont have to this time, but just to think that I would be reliving my past for a

[QUAD-L] Re: Flu Shots

2004-09-24 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 9/24/2004 7:01:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, I was curious, how many of you ALWAYS get a flu shot? Because I never do. i go to keep my mom company, she has terrible respiratory problems. while here anyway, i stick my arm out but i'm like