Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the Head!

2008-11-18 Thread bob quinn
Amen to that! I'm kind-of a new-comer who was happy to stumble on this list. Its been a pleasure to find a place where the quad-specific subjects that one can't talk about in polite company can be discussed freely, without fear or embarassment. Even among close friends and lovers its

Re: [QUAD-L] Kick Me in the Head!

2008-11-18 Thread Lori Michaelson
So very kind of you! LOL. And you are probably the only person on the list who has the *voluntary* movement TO kick me in the head! LOL. But it is what it is between my ears (no comments from the peanut gallery!) that needs to be kicked and the part of the brain that wants/edges me on to post

Re: [QUAD-L] Kick Me in the Head!

2008-11-18 Thread Lori Michaelson
So very kind of you! LOL. And you are probably the only person on the list who has the *voluntary* movement TO kick me in the head! LOL. But it is what it is between my ears (no comments from the peanut gallery!) that needs to be kicked and the part of the brain that wants/edges me on to post

[QUAD-L] Kick Me in the Head!.... kick her in the knee

2008-11-18 Thread wheelchair
Just think how boring life would be if everyone thought the same. No ups, no downs. No Lefts, no rights. No outs, no ins. Yes, life would be boring. And so might this list, but I truly hope not. Remember what is said about the Spice of Life and that no one ever forgets to forgive...

Re: [QUAD-L] HOW DO YOU GO INTO OUR LIST ARCHIVES?

2008-11-18 Thread Lori Michaelson
Go here http://www.makoa.org/quadlist.htm and bookmark it. You'll notice that there is a list of six items at the top and the *last* item is QUAD LIST Archives. Click on and it will take you to a page where you can click on Message Archives. I don't bookmark the page above but the other easy

Re: [QUAD-L] Whose Life Is It Anyway?_Movie

2008-11-18 Thread Lori Michaelson
The movie *Whose Life Is It Anyway* is about a guy who gets into an accident the very first thing in the movie. He ends up being a C4 quadriplegic and the rest of the movie is his experience in the hospital and because he has no family and because his lifelong career was being a sculptor (using

Re: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the ...!

2008-11-18 Thread John S.
I have to disagree, respectfully. It is for anything you or any of us need. If someone wants to complain about a rash, taxes, spinal cysts, or a vacuum cleaner attachment that is holding a relationship closer together, I want to read what anyone here needs to write. Politics and religion often

Re: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the Head!

2008-11-18 Thread Lori Michaelson
I just completely overlook folks like Eddie who actually ATTACK the individual and not the opinion. Those type of people are like bullies on a playground and instead of having an opinion or keeping silent -- just attack the messenger. Or they refuse to use the delete key if they see that the

Re: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the ...!

2008-11-18 Thread Lori Michaelson
Amen John. But I can't answer your question about how others get it to have kids by blood. I think a lot of them are able to ejaculate (no matter what the reason for it to come out) and if they are with their wife or significant other and really want children of their own -- semen can be gotten

Re: [QUAD-L] Whose Life Is It Anyway?_Movie

2008-11-18 Thread John S.
He dies in the end. It is based on a true story and in the end he has them remove his catheter and trach and he dies about 30 hours later only taking some pain meds. It was amazingly drawn out and I felt it was way overblown. Just refuse treatment and that is the typical result for most of us.

Re: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the Head!

2008-11-18 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/17/2008 10:10:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: y the hell is W quiet? now this question is funny :-)he'll be around, i promise you! **Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news

[QUAD-L] Welcome To The Quad-List

2008-11-18 Thread wheelchair
I'm here. Humble and listening. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/18/2008 2:39:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 11/17/2008 10:10:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: y the hell is W quiet? now this question is funny

RE: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the Head!

2008-11-18 Thread Silas Shelburne
Way to go Lori, He sent me a personal email, I won't say what it said. He can dish it out but he can't take it. From: Lori Michaelson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in

[QUAD-L] how do you all cook your turkey for thanksgiving?

2008-11-18 Thread Danny Hearn
Hello everyone, most of our friends and about half our relatives now deep fry their holiday turkey.. we still just cook ours the old way in the oven, i was wondering how most of you cook yours, oven or deep fry? i only tried deep fried once several years ago, when a friend cooked one that

Re: [QUAD-L] how do you all cook your turkey for thanksgiving?

2008-11-18 Thread John S.
Boston Market john From: Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 4:10:47 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] how do you all cook your turkey for thanksgiving? Hello everyone, most of our friends and about half our relatives

Re: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the ...! and Kids

2008-11-18 Thread airgantone
I may not be who Lori is talking about, but I, I mean we,? just had our first baby.? She's 4 months now.? I'm a c5 male quad, 11 years post.? If anyone has any questions, ask away. Larry -Original Message- From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED];

[QUAD-L] ! and Kids

2008-11-18 Thread wheelchair
Thank You Larry! Best Wishes In a message dated 11/18/2008 3:35:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I may not be who Lori is talking about, but I, I mean we, just had our first baby. She's 4 months now. I'm a c5 male quad, 11 years post. If anyone has any

[QUAD-L] Neded new Urologist in Phoenix area

2008-11-18 Thread Greg
I do not have a Urologist since I moved to AZ. I've seen one for a check-up, then another for a yearly check-up after the first one retired. They just did a KUB x-ray and scoped my bladder. Things are fine, but he was not a fan of the Supra Pubic cath for long term. He thought the bladder wall was

[QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink business bailed

2008-11-18 Thread Veranda Escobar
I purchased a sink and cabinet so it could be modified so I could fit under. The darn busniess got paid up front and now there gone. What can I do? I called BBB attorntney general office they said I wont get my money back. I am so upset. It's not like I have extra money just sitting around.Can

[QUAD-L] Neded new Urologist in Phoenix area

2008-11-18 Thread wheelchair
Have you considered contact the local or state organization for SCI to get a list from them. I'm sure your want a Urologist who is familiar with people and sci's. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/18/2008 4:14:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I do not have a

Re: [QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink business bailed

2008-11-18 Thread wheelchair
That is terrible V, What's the name of the company and principals? Did they leave a trace trail? Where they a big company or small company? The more info you have, the better to track them down... like dogs BBB is a good organization but your ATTORNEY General has the punch. Best Wishes

RE: [QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink business bailed

2008-11-18 Thread E.M.Treston, M.A., CCC/SLP
Does your local TV station have a consumer reporter? _ From: Veranda Escobar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:32 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Help-Purchased a sink business bailed I purchased a sink and cabinet so it could be

Re: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the ...! and Kids

2008-11-18 Thread Dave0c
I(WE) had 3 kids the old fashioned way as well. any questions welcomed. AZDAVE Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of your guns at once And explode into space _DAVEOCONNELL.COM_ (http://daveoconnell.com/) In a message dated 11/18/2008 2:35:00 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] Whose Life Is It Anyway?_Movie

2008-11-18 Thread Lori Michaelson
U... I'm not sure we are talking about the same movie because they show no catheter or trach during the ENTIRE movie which I thought was odd. But perhaps, with your information below, you just started out telling the real story rather than what was in the movie that left me hanging. I

Re: [QUAD-L] Whose Life Is It Anyway?_Movie

2008-11-18 Thread Lori Michaelson
The 1981 movie that I saw was based on the Broadway play by Brian Clark. It says this at the beginning of the movie as well as other information about it on the Internet. Again, perhaps we're talking about two different movies. Lori On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:01 PM, John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]