Fwd: [QUAD-L] I'm so tired of being patient
I imagine all of us on here have expressed those thoughts repeatedly. I know I have. Everyday I question whether this life of complete dependence is worth it. Most days the answer is yes, but as I get older and the routines get longer and harder, yes gets harder to say. This is year 44 for me. Sores won't heal, arms are weaker, harder to drive, aches and pains multiply, legs are bent and stiff, stomach and bladder hurt. Has it been worth it? Yes. But the rule of diminishing returns is alive and well. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com Date: February 4, 2015 at 10:33:41 PM EST To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] I'm so tired of being patient I'm so tired of patiently waiting for someone to get me up EVERY SINGLY MORNING!! Having it take 2 hours+'s THEN still need to do more Quad shit before I can get out the door. I'm so tired of being hungry but needing to wait for somebody to make me something to eat BUT have them cook it their way. It's been 42+ years and I'm done. I've had it!
[QUAD-L] Shirley! Bed stuff!
Shirley, it stinks to the high heaven! I had the very same problem with my van lift last fall. Discontinued! Obsolete! I finally got a church friend with a schematic and he fixed it. It was a $2.50 relay under the hood. Made me want to say many bad words. I got the relay at O'Reilly auto parts. Good luck and God bless. I'll wager it can be fixed. If the problem lies in a circuit board in the control, several online shops can fix it. I'll send you the one I use. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: shirley bell sbell...@cox.net Date: February 5, 2015 at 1:03:18 PM EST To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] transfer master bed problem Hi everyone, I contacted the transfer master bed co. because to remote for our double bed is not connecting on the up and down. Sometimes it will and can get it to work but its a matter of time. The other functions on it work ok. Anyway, this was his response when I called about getting a new remote. Hi Mrs. Bell, Barb brought me your file and related your conversations to me. As a courtesy to you I reviewed this again and it is an inescapable conclusion that you bed has discontinued parts. Some of the companies that supplied us the electronics are not in business anymore and there is nothing to be done. Your bed is 14 years old. Should you wish to consult with a local electrician they may be able to work around the issues. As a courtesy we can offer you a new bed with greatly discounted price. All the best, Aaron Goldsmith 563 864 7364 This is what I sent back to him in reply. Dear Aaron, I can't believe this. I rely on your bed to go up and down for my disability needs. It is vital to my existence. I will check with and electrician as you suggest but if that does not work. What would reduced price be? Could you just put in new motor etc. to save me money? I am on many forums and chat rooms with others looking for equipment such as a double bed like the one I have from you. I have always recommended your company to them but feel most conflicted over this. Best, Shirley Bell What do you guys think of this. I think it really sucks, paid 5 thousand for this bed!
[QUAD-L] Core exercises
Wondering what exercises people do to help strengthen their core and improve posture? For those in a manual chair how do you position your seat cushion(dump) and back support to prevent slumping? Inj C5 C6 Nancy Pritchard
Re: [QUAD-L] I'm so tired of being patient
I'm pretty lucky, it only takes me 15-20 minutes to get up/down. Except the 2x a week bathing, etc. I try to set things up to be as easy as possible. I no longer do (Range Of Motion). Well, not as often. I stretch my hands myself while I'm up. But a quick stretch of my legs every few weeks still works well. I often set easy accessible snacks on the edge of the table that I can slide onto my lap. Not sure what level you are, I'm a C/5, I know a C/4 or higher would be a lot more work. And I freeze water bottles half full. Then when I want juice or pop I just have it poured in it. I use an insolated bottle holder that hangs from a strap. It can keep it cold a long time. I hang it from my arm rest. I can do pretty well for awhile. Greg I'm so tired of patiently waiting for someone to get me up EVERY SINGLY MORNING!! Having it take 2 hours+'s THEN still need to do more Quad shit before I can get out the door. I'm so tired of being hungry but needing to wait for somebody to make me something to eat BUT have them cook it their way. It's been 42+ years and I'm done. I've had it!
Fwd: [QUAD-L] New Chair
I have had very good luck with invacare. It and quickie have more space underneath for tie-downs etc. I'm sure they are better now, but belt drive chairs have caused me to use many foul words, especially the old EJ variety. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: diannal...@aol.com Date: February 5, 2015 at 1:27:10 AM EST To: da...@immortaldesigns.co, quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair thank you, i'll check that one out too. DON’T get a quantum! I just changed from a Quantum 6000z to a Permobil M300 and love it! My Quantum kept breaking and always had weird issues but my new Permobil M300 is leaps and bounds better. -Original Message- From: Danny da...@immortaldesigns.co To: diannal767 diannal...@aol.com; quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, Feb 4, 2015 11:49 pm Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair DON’T get a quantum! I just changed from a Quantum 6000z to a Permobil M300 and love it! My Quantum kept breaking and always had weird issues but my new Permobil M300 is leaps and bounds better. -Danny From: diannal...@aol.com [mailto:diannal...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 12:25 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair It's time for me to order a new chair and I am thinking about a Quatum. If anyone has onedo you like it? Thinking about tilt. Are they made for driving adaptations on the bottom? Dianna
Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair
thanks I have had a Quickie Pulse 6 with tilt for about 2 years now. I have had no problems with it. It is also good outdoors (within reason). Not good in gravel. -Original Message- From: Michael Galvin whatsu...@gmail.com To: diannal767 diannal...@aol.com Sent: Thu, Feb 5, 2015 9:20 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair I have had a Quickie Pulse 6 with tilt for about 2 years now. I have had no problems with it. It is also good outdoors (within reason). Not good in gravel. PQ On Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 1:27 AM,diannal...@aol.com wrote: thank you, i'll check that one out too. DON’T get a quantum! I just changed from a Quantum 6000z to a Permobil M300 and love it! My Quantum kept breaking and always had weird issues but my new Permobil M300 is leaps and bounds better. -Original Message- From: Danny da...@immortaldesigns.co To: diannal767 diannal...@aol.com; quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, Feb 4, 2015 11:49 pm Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] New Chair DON’T get a quantum! I just changed from a Quantum 6000z to a Permobil M300 and love it! My Quantum kept breaking and always had weird issues but my new Permobil M300 is leaps and bounds better. -Danny From: diannal...@aol.com [mailto:diannal...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 12:25 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair It's time for me to order a new chair and I am thinking about a Quatum. If anyone has onedo you like it? Thinking about tilt. Are they made for driving adaptations on the bottom? Dianna
[QUAD-L] transfer master bed problem
Hi everyone, I contacted the transfer master bed co. because to remote for our double bed is not connecting on the up and down. Sometimes it will and can get it to work but its a matter of time. The other functions on it work ok. Anyway, this was his response when I called about getting a new remote. Hi Mrs. Bell, Barb brought me your file and related your conversations to me. As a courtesy to you I reviewed this again and it is an inescapable conclusion that you bed has discontinued parts. Some of the companies that supplied us the electronics are not in business anymore and there is nothing to be done. Your bed is 14 years old. Should you wish to consult with a local electrician they may be able to work around the issues. As a courtesy we can offer you a new bed with greatly discounted price. All the best, Aaron Goldsmith 563 864 7364 This is what I sent back to him in reply. Dear Aaron, I can't believe this. I rely on your bed to go up and down for my disability needs. It is vital to my existence. I will check with and electrician as you suggest but if that does not work. What would reduced price be? Could you just put in new motor etc. to save me money? I am on many forums and chat rooms with others looking for equipment such as a double bed like the one I have from you. I have always recommended your company to them but feel most conflicted over this. Best, Shirley Bell What do you guys think of this. I think it really sucks, paid 5 thousand for this bed!
Re: [QUAD-L] I'm so tired of being patient
Thanks Larry for tuning in. I'm sorry for complaining. But who else is going to understand? I was in bed for 2 weeks vomiting while laying down ... not fun. Better now. I have a teeny tiny sore on my butt. I got WORSE while I was in bed!!! Grrr Bobbie Smile Everyday On Feb 5, 2015, at 8:44 AM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: I imagine all of us on here have expressed those thoughts repeatedly. I know I have. Everyday I question whether this life of complete dependence is worth it. Most days the answer is yes, but as I get older and the routines get longer and harder, yes gets harder to say. This is year 44 for me. Sores won't heal, arms are weaker, harder to drive, aches and pains multiply, legs are bent and stiff, stomach and bladder hurt. Has it been worth it? Yes. But the rule of diminishing returns is alive and well. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: Gmail bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com Date: February 4, 2015 at 10:33:41 PM EST To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] I'm so tired of being patient I'm so tired of patiently waiting for someone to get me up EVERY SINGLY MORNING!! Having it take 2 hours+'s THEN still need to do more Quad shit before I can get out the door. I'm so tired of being hungry but needing to wait for somebody to make me something to eat BUT have them cook it their way. It's been 42+ years and I'm done. I've had it!
[QUAD-L] missing
haven't seen ron p. on here for a long timewondering if all is well?
