Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
? In my experience, I've never had people not want to talk to me (and yes the wheelchair is many times the conversation starter).? In fact I've seen more AB's ostracized than crips. People tend to avoid conversing with other people who look sad or?angry, regardless of whether they are AB or wheelchair bound. I would avoid talking with someone if they looked pissy and depressed all the time.? I was depressed and angry at the world for 3 yrs after my accident and trust me whinnying about shit gets you nowhere.? And even if it did get me somewhere, that's not a respectable way to get things done.? I like being the guy in the wheelchair because it's me!? I'm not an AB person. ?I am wheelchair bound and proud of the fact that I get to ride in this marvelous contraption.? Who has a reason to whine?? Maybe I'm missing something because I truly am confused. Luke c-5/6 incomplete 7 1/2 yrs post PS- Then again don't listen to me I find beauty in filth. Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 7:01 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue Amen KKBATTE ! ? You win the prize.? You are exactly correct! Best Wishes ? In a message dated 4/27/2008 6:59:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't think this monologue was intended for wheelchair people.? More likely it is for able bodied folks. They probably need to hear some whiney voice to get their attention. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Plan your next roadtrip with MapQuest.com: America's #1 Mapping Site.
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
I don't know about being a sad puppy like that portraits... I'M NOT! and by the way I get all kinds of attention, sometimes unwanted ... could it be my ibot? Hec
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Absolutely!? I heard of a guy getting mobbed when out at Costco in his Ibot.? All the guys want to know how it works and why it works? it's a real conversation piece. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: Eddie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 7:22 am Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue I don't know about being a sad puppy like that portraits... I'M NOT! and by the way I get all kinds of attention, sometimes unwanted ... could it be my ibot?? ? Hec? ?
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
I think it was a good way oftelling the (temporary bodes people) TBP of this world.I know Chris and I'm proud of him and the way he uses his art to educate the plubic. Wheelchair Warrior--- On Sun, 4/27/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair MonologueTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED], quad-list@eskimo.comDate: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 8:01 PM Amen KKBATTE ! You win the prize. You are exactly correct! Best Wishes In a message dated 4/27/2008 6:59:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't think this monologue was intended for wheelchair people. More likely it is for able bodied folks.They probably need to hear some whiney voice to get their attention. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Thanks Warrior. But I think you are bias, lol. You know the real guy. I believe what explains it all is the look on people's faces when they walk or ride into the drag racing pit area to see That Van and meet its owner. He also enjoys the art of building bridges too. But I could say the same thing about so many others on this list, including its owner Jim. His actions and abilities speak for themselves. Best Wishes W In a message dated 4/28/2008 10:55:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think it was a good way of telling the (temporary bodes people) TBP of this world.I know Chris and I'm proud of him and the way he uses his art to educate the plubic. Wheelchair Warrior **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
My cousin was the V.P. of a college in Owosso, MI. They had just spent $35 million to make the campus accessible (in 1989). He asked me to look at what they had done. With me in my electric chair and him in my manual chair, we toured the campus. Some sidewalks had a slant (sideways) of up to 8 degrees which landed him in the grass. There were concrete ramps with no guardrails; doors with no auto-openers and to heavy for a quad to open; switch-back turns in narrow spaces; restrooms too small; etc., etc. He brought the deficiencies to the Board of Directors who consulted a builder. The additional costs would be $25 million because some fixes involved structural changes. If only some of us could consult that way BEFORE buildings and streets are changed... I can't travel on sidewalks here because of missing or bad curb cuts and really bad sidewalks. In a message dated 4/28/2008 12:14:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But I could say the same thing about so many others on this list, including its owner Jim. His actions and abilities speak for themselves. Bill aka Ding Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
[QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue-and then some....
Good story Mikey. I just read another article in the newspaper this very morning about a city council in Valparaiso, IN that gave its approval for the downtown square restaurants to extend their outdoor eating area out to within 48 inches of the street curb. The protected area must also have a minimum 3 ft railing to protect those eating in the former sidewalk area. In that 48 inch zone are parking meters and light posts to contend with if you are walking or using a scooter/wheelchair. Restaurants must make every effort to protect their customers from the weather too with overhead umbrellas or canopies. Interesting, eh? Best Wishes In a message dated 4/28/2008 11:37:49 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My cousin was the V.P. of a college in Owosso, MI. They had just spent $35 million to make the campus accessible (in 1989). He asked me to look at what they had done. With me in my electric chair and him in my manual chair, we toured the campus. Some sidewalks had a slant (sideways) of up to 8 degrees which landed him in the grass. There were concrete ramps with no guardrails; doors with no auto-openers and to heavy for a quad to open; switch-back turns in narrow spaces; restrooms too small; etc., etc. He brought the deficiencies to the Board of Directors who consulted a builder. The additional costs would be $25 million because some fixes involved structural changes. If only some of us could consult that way BEFORE buildings and streets are changed... I can't travel on sidewalks here because of missing or bad curb cuts and really bad sidewalks. In a message dated 4/28/2008 12:14:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But I could say the same thing about so many others on this list, including its owner Jim. His actions and abilities speak for themselves. Bill aka Ding Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Sure, the WC video is not aimed at people in WC's but it is in good taste and frankly, we aren't building much of a lobby in Washington DC by keeping quiet. I can't bring myself to say anything discouraging to someone that is pushing a positive message for me and those like me. I've done that work before and people bitched because it didn't represent their specific problem. One size doesn't fit all. Think how left out blind quads feel? If we get anyone to listen at all we are doing good. I thank the guy kindly for his effort and wish him more luck if he should try again. I did some work with state and county engineers to establish standardized structural codes and design guidelines for accessible buildings back in the 1970's. Those codes, I'm sure, are outdated by the ADA now. It was nice to get paid to come lookie. Best to y'all, john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:29:34 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue My cousin was the V.P. of a college in Owosso, MI. They had just spent $35 million to make the campus accessible (in 1989). He asked me to look at what they had done. With me in my electric chair and him in my manual chair, we toured the campus. Some sidewalks had a slant (sideways) of up to 8 degrees which landed him in the grass. There were concrete ramps with no guardrails; doors with no auto-openers and to heavy for a quad to open; switch-back turns in narrow spaces; restrooms too small; etc., etc. He brought the deficiencies to the Board of Directors who consulted a builder. The additional costs would be $25 million because some fixes involved structural changes. If only some of us could consult that way BEFORE buildings and streets are changed... I can't travel on sidewalks here because of missing or bad curb cuts and really bad sidewalks. In a message dated 4/28/2008 12:14:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But I could say the same thing about so many others on this list, including its owner Jim. His actions and abilities speak for themselves. BillakaDing Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[QUAD-L] Living In Muncie,IN with a Disability
_Home - Perspectives from People with Disabilities_ (http://www.livinginmuncie.xbuild.com/#) _www.livinginmuncie.xbuild.com/_ (http://www.livinginmuncie.xbuild.com/) # The above link was written by another exceptional individual. A very lovely girl that has developed into a fine women who I heard was engaged to be married. Jody Courtney, is one of those exceptional people. Against some odds she did the book. She could have easily written about herself. God knows she has one of those stories that require a box of tissues before reading. But she didn't. She wrote a book about those living in Munice, INdiana with a disAbility. She had to interview so many others to get their side of the story as each one differs as you will read. Requires 60 page download for viewing. Enjoy and let's comment. Best Wishes W **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Amen John! You have seen the light, lol. For those with sight impairments, that might not be possible. For others in scooters, wheelchairs, walkers and those with developmental disabilities who are not represented, may not have the necessary support network and advocates working on their behalf and betterment. Each day it seems like ADA and what it represents is getting watered down to benefit another town crier. We need to get the word out daily, not once a decade. Best Wishes In a message dated 4/28/2008 12:23:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sure, the WC video is not aimed at people in WC's but it is in good taste and frankly, we aren't building much of a lobby in Washington DC by keeping quiet. I can't bring myself to say anything discouraging to someone that is pushing a positive message for me and those like me. I've done that work before and people bitched because it didn't represent their specific problem. One size doesn't fit all. Think how left out blind quads feel? If we get anyone to listen at all we are doing good. I thank the guy kindly for his effort and wish him more luck if he should try again. I did some work with state and county engineers to establish standardized structural codes and design guidelines for accessible buildings back in the 1970's. Those codes, I'm sure, are outdated by the ADA now. It was nice to get paid to come lookie. Best to y'all, john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:29:34 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue My cousin was the V.P. of a college in Owosso, MI. They had just spent $35 million to make the campus accessible (in 1989). He asked me to look at what they had done. With me in my electric chair and him in my manual chair, we toured the campus. Some sidewalks had a slant (sideways) of up to 8 degrees which landed him in the grass. There were concrete ramps with no guardrails; doors with no auto-openers and to heavy for a quad to open; switch-back turns in narrow spaces; restrooms too small; etc., etc. He brought the deficiencies to the Board of Directors who consulted a builder. The additional costs would be $25 million because some fixes involved structural changes. If only some of us could consult that way BEFORE buildings and streets are changed... I can't travel on sidewalks here because of missing or bad curb cuts and really bad sidewalks. In a message dated 4/28/2008 12:14:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But I could say the same thing about so many others on this list, including its owner Jim. His actions and abilities speak for themselves. Bill aka Ding Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. _Try it now._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ) **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
[QUAD-L] Autonomic Dysreflexia
Learn, Share, Interact! Autonomic Dysreflexia: What You Need to Know A free online webinar from the Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center featuring Dr. Steve Stiens, M.D. Autonomic Dysreflexia is a serious side effect for some people with paralysis. It's a potentially fatal complication that involves hypertension and sometimes leads to intracranial hemorrhage or stroke. Learn about AD, its triggers and its management. Dr. Steins treats patients but also experiences AD subsequent to his own paralysis. Join us Wednesday, April 30th at 2 p.m. EST. No pre-registration needed. Go to www.ilinc.com/ondemand. Click on Join a meeting, enter name, email address and passcode: 8719780. Then dial toll-free 1-800-876-9594, enter same passcode, then # (pound sign).
[QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
[QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
I love coffee in the morning for its kick and taste. But after 10 am, its no coffee for me. Tea, water and beverage... ok. But the 1st cup in the morning... is always the best. Thanks for sharing. W In a message dated 4/28/2008 2:05:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
Little things can be so satisfying. In a message dated 4/28/2008 3:05:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
You should be excited. That must have been one great cup of coffee! Way to go Bobbie. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey. - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
[QUAD-L] Remote Controls
A friend needs a question answered. When in bed, where is your bed remote? Currently his wife hung it on a rope hanging down from the Sure Hands track. That is not a good place thou. Need your suggestions
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
D.B. Isn't there a condition where people are indeed Midgets, like proportionately smaller versus dis-proportionately smaller? For reasons like this - I shy away from calling 'little people' anything except Bill, or Fred, or D.B. Is this Wikipedia description accurate? -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midget AZDAVE -Original Message- From: D. B. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 2:21 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue For the last 8 years I've been confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury. The 42 years prior I lived a life looking up at people not because of my injury but because I'm a 4'6 dwarf. Yes, I said dwarf not midget as midget is a derogatory in the dwarf community. A little like the 'N' in the black community. Living life as a dwarf was a cake walk compared to my life now, as I am now pretty much home bound and with the exception of a few things am dependent on someone to assist me. I can feed myself, if the food is cut up and of course prepared. I can get my shirt off most of the time, but all other clothes have to be put on and taken of my wife or daughter. When I'm out in the community, there are many times that the city sidewalk don't have curb cut outs or theres a cut out on one end not other. Believe me the city gets tired of me showing up at their monthly meeting complaining about this or that. In stores I will usually ask someone to reach something off the shelf or if no one comes, I'll reach as high as I can and knock something that won't break down to the ground. Nothing pisses off a store manager than to haves for his displays come tumbleing down like a stack of 2 litter plastic bottles, toilet paper, peaches and oranges etc. Now every time I go back to the same store all the store employees are aware I'm there. In most cases though when I am out most people are more than happy to assist me. It's really all in the way you ask for that assistance that matters. - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:36:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue The target audience here is definitely the AB crowd. I think it was also poorly done - it should have had a much more upbeat tone with a here i come - you guys better be ready for me attitude. I go out a lot and don't have a bit of problem asking for help. I am pretty self sufficient but if i need a hand i ask for it. Most people are clueless what to do around gimps so guess what - - - it's up to you to tell them what you need. Why would you EXPECT them to know your needs? You are an oddity - a true minority, Just tell them please get me that yellow peanut butter off the top fricking shelf and put it here in my tray what's so hard about that? they love helping us - it's built in. i always ask the large breasted women for help so i get a double bonus out of it if you know what i mean. don't expect anyone to KNOW what you need - they don't. just ask and it shall be yours - now where have i heard that b/4? AZDAVE In a message dated 4/27/2008 9:03:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: TheStar Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOLAutos. Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. François de La Rochefoucauld Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
[QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Dwarf and Dwarfism is the correct term and proper term for Little People I too have used midget, which is wrong, not correct and to some derogatory. I spent a week with those Little People at their annual conference some year back and really enjoyed myself while I learned and learned. Midgets describe pickles very well, lol Best Wishes AZ W In a message dated 4/28/2008 4:32:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: D.B. Isn't there a condition where people are indeed Midgets, like proportionately smaller versus dis-proportionately smaller? For reasons like this - I shy away from calling 'little people' anything except Bill, or Fred, or D.B. Is this Wikipedia description accurate? -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midget AZDAVE **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls
My is clipped to my sheet. I pull it up with my curved fingers, get it between my hands and push the buttons against my chin. In a message dated 4/28/2008 5:17:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When in bed, where is your bed remote? Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
Dwarves have some body parts out of proportion to the rest of their body. Midgets are in proportion. Little people covers both and is preferred. In a message dated 4/28/2008 5:43:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dwarf and Dwarfism is the correct term and proper term for Little People I too have used midget, which is wrong, not correct and to some derogatory. Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
For the last 8 years I've been confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury. The 42 years prior I lived a life looking up at people not because of my injury but because I'm a 4'6 dwarf. Yes, I said dwarf not midget as midget is a derogatory in the dwarf community. A little like the 'N' in the black community. Living life as a dwarf was a cake walk compared to my life now, as I am now pretty much home bound and with the exception of a few things am dependent on someone to assist me. I can feed myself, if the food is cut up and of course prepared. I can get my shirt off most of the time, but all other clothes have to be put on and taken of my wife or daughter. When I'm out in the community, there are many times that the city sidewalk don't have curb cut outs or theres a cut out on one end not other. Believe me the city gets tired of me showing up at their monthly meeting complaining about this or that. In stores I will usually ask someone to reach something off the shelf or if no one comes, I'll reach as high as I can and knock something that won't break down to the ground. Nothing pisses off a store manager than to haves for his displays come tumbleing down like a stack of 2 litter plastic bottles, toilet paper, peaches and oranges etc. Now every time I go back to the same store all the store employees are aware I'm there. In most cases though when I am out most people are more than happy to assist me. It's really all in the way you ask for that assistance that matters. - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:36:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue The target audience here is definitely the AB crowd. I think it was also poorly done - it should have had a much more upbeat tone with a here i come - you guys better be ready for me attitude. I go out a lot and don't have a bit of problem asking for help. I am pretty self sufficient but if i need a hand i ask for it. Most people are clueless what to do around gimps so guess what - - - it's up to you to tell them what you need. Why would you EXPECT them to know your needs? You are an oddity - a true minority, Just tell them please get me that yellow peanut butter off the top fricking shelf and put it here in my tray what's so hard about that? they love helping us - it's built in. i always ask the large breasted women for help so i get a double bonus out of it if you know what i mean. don't expect anyone to KNOW what you need - they don't. just ask and it shallbe yours - now where have i heard that b/4? AZDAVE In a message dated 4/27/2008 9:03:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: TheStar Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. François de La Rochefoucauld Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls
They are often wrapped and secured around the guard rail for memory and access. Best Wishes In a message dated 4/28/2008 4:17:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A friend needs a question answered. When in bed, where is your bed remote? Currently his wife hung it on a rope hanging down from the Sure Hands track. That is not a good place thou. Need your suggestions **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue
AMEN Mr Pockets. You are now the official expert on questions and protocol involving the subject of Dwarfism. I like your attitude and hope you continue to post your attained knowledge. By any chance do you know of Danny Dwarf Cafe Black in Grand Rapids Mich? Best Wishes W In a message dated 4/28/2008 5:03:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For the last 8 years I've been confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury. The 42 years prior I lived a life looking up at people not because of my injury but because I'm a 4'6 dwarf. Yes, I said dwarf not midget as midget is a derogatory in the dwarf community. A little like the 'N' in the black community. Living life as a dwarf was a cake walk compared to my life now, as I am now pretty much home bound and with the exception of a few things am dependent on someone to assist me. I can feed myself, if the food is cut up and of course prepared. I can get my shirt off most of the time, but all other clothes have to be put on and taken of my wife or daughter. When I'm out in the community, there are many times that the city sidewalk don't have curb cut outs or theres a cut out on one end not other. Believe me the city gets tired of me showing up at their monthly meeting complaining about this or that. In stores I will usually ask someone to reach something off the shelf or if no one comes, I'll reach as high as I can and knock something that won't break down to the ground. Nothing pisses off a store manager than to haves for his displays come tumbleing down like a stack of 2 litter plastic bottles, toilet paper, peaches and oranges etc. Now every time I go back to the same store all the store employees are aware I'm there. In most cases though when I am out most people are more than happy to assist me. It's really all in the way you ask for that assistance that matters. - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:36:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Monologue The target audience here is definitely the AB crowd. I think it was also poorly done - it should have had a much more upbeat tone with a here i come - you guys better be ready for me attitude. I go out a lot and don't have a bit of problem asking for help. I am pretty self sufficient but if i need a hand i ask for it. Most people are clueless what to do around gimps so guess what - - - it's up to you to tell them what you need. Why would you EXPECT them to know your needs? You are an oddity - a true minority, Just tell them please get me that yellow peanut butter off the top fricking shelf and put it here in my tray what's so hard about that? they love helping us - it's built in. i always ask the large breasted women for help so i get a double bonus out of it if you know what i mean. don't expect anyone to KNOW what you need - they don't. just ask and it shall be yours - now where have i heard that b/4? AZDAVE In a message dated 4/27/2008 9:03:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _The Star Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN_ (http://www.thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=VIDEO) Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end. _François de La Rochefoucauld_ (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Francois_de_La_Rochefoucauld/) Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at _AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) . Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. _Try it now._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51733/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ) **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls
b4 my aide leaves i have her put them all in bed...i sleep on side have fan remote, cell phone, tv remote, keys (so i can turn off ADT in am), bed remote...i think that's all ;-p Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: KK To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:17 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls A friend needs a question answered. When in bed, where is your bed remote? Currently his wife hung it on a rope hanging down from the Sure Hands track. That is not a good place thou. Need your suggestions
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
Bobbie, Congratulations on making your own cup of coffee. I am proud of you, and quite envious. I'm sure Pete will be thrilled. Naomi C4-incomplete, quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
In a message dated 4/28/2008 3:22:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. It really feels good to accomplish something yourself for the 1st time. I'm going to buy a car-mop so I can wash my mini-van this summer. I like being outside. I can't put the money in the machine @ the lazer wash I don't do so good driving in their rails. Dianna **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Controls
I lay my bed remote across my lap. I lie on my back when sleeping and I can only use the left-hand so, I position the remote where I can reach it with that left-hand. Naomi C4-incomplete, quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
[QUAD-L] wheelchair monologue
Laughing with Stacy W In a message dated 4/28/2008 6:56:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They guy is whiny. I couldn't stand to listen to him. Most of us try to blend in instead of wanting someone to feel sorry for us. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair monologue
They guy is whiny. I couldn't stand to listen to him. Most of us try to blend in instead of wanting someone to feel sorry for us. I go grocery shopping by myself all of the time. I put my transfer board on my lap and put a basket over that. If I need to buy something that is too big to fit, I ask someone up front to get it for me when I am ready to pay. I go to the same store most of the time and they are very helpful. I've gotten to know a few of the people there and they often ask me if I need anything. People often ask me if i need help when they are walking by and see my ramp open while I am transfering into my chair. I just tell them I got myself here and I am fine but thank you so much for asking. Many times we get into a discussion of some sort which I enjoy. I just blend in. I smile, make eye contact, joke about myself, etc. No reason for me to try to explain to people how life is like that guy did in the monolouge. If they make judgements because of my chair then I have no time for them. Stacy - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 6:14:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair monologue I understand what you say about having to ask for help. When I go to concert my friend drops me off and has to park, which takes a long time. When I went to the Bon Jovi concert last week, one of the doorkeepers saw me almost at the end of the long line outdoors and came and got me and let me in and then another person took me to my wheelchair seating. It's unfortunate that grocery stores don't have someone to help you like department stores usually do. It seems as though they are cutting back on staff and it's harder now to sometimes even find salespeople in any store, but usually I do. Persons are usually willing to help if you ask. You have to search for a salesperson. Elevators are especially difficult, I just have to wait till somebody is walking by to ask for help to push the buttons. I agree with everything that you said Joan. Everyone wants to see my yorkie, which makes a good opportunity to ask for help. On another note, my yorkie , Zoe just ran out the front door to the end of the block to a busy intersection and four cars had to slam on their brakes. My aid could have been bringing back a dead dog. She is really bad about running out the front door and it doesn't matter what you say she will not stop. She used to just go to the street and now she goes to the intersection. . Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
Re: [QUAD-L] coffee anyone?
BREAKFAST AT BOBBIES HOUSE---ILL BUY US ALL DONUTS!!! - SHE CAN MAKE THE COFFEE . ;-) DAN H. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the reservoir, I placed the filter in the filter cup, I opened the coffee canister, I scooped out the coffee, put the scooped back in and put the lid back on, turned on the coffee maker with a rocker switch, got out a mug for the coffee, poured coffee into the mug, put in the sugar, opened the refrigerator to get out the creamer, poured the creamer and returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely. Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn coffee I ever had! Just had to share it with you all, have a great day, everybody. Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey. - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
