[QUAD-L] Exactly 10 years today

2007-08-03 Thread Danny Hearn
Today makes me 10 years post.It's funny how we all remember the date like a birthday or something, I know a lot of us got paralyzed in the month of August. I was 40 at the time, i'm now 50. Don't know if I can last 10 more, but i'm gonna try.

Re: [QUAD-L] prego

2007-07-24 Thread Danny Hearn
My wife only put a binder on me the 1st week or so, then said forget it---it is just to much work to put on each day.so for nearly 10 years I look like a pregnant male too lol, my grandkids joke saying pawpaw when you having your baby? Oh well my wife is still with me so...I don't

Re: [QUAD-L] 2 Magic Bullets

2007-07-20 Thread Danny Hearn
Luke, Do you digital Stimulate or have someone to do it?? We were taught to do that in rehab training towards end of bowel routine and it gets the rest out most always for most people. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:When I'm about

Re: [QUAD-L] advice, please..................

2007-07-20 Thread Danny Hearn
I don't drive my wife doesWe used to have a big Dodge Ram van with side entry--It was a drag because everywhere we went people would park right up against us blocking me from getting loadedeven with signs saying wheelchair lift stay clear! Now we got a chevy astro mini van with rear

Re: [QUAD-L] speaking of freak...my first vacation awhile back

2007-07-16 Thread Danny Hearn
Makes you wonder Ron, how much of a freak she would have considered you being, if you had been a millionaire ? It is weird how many look down or don't want much to do with the disabled. Funny though most of us used to be fit and able ourselves.I found that more and more people are becoming

Re: [QUAD-L] speaking of freak...my first vacation awhile back

2007-07-16 Thread Danny Hearn
I never heard it described like that W..that does make sense for many situations we have all seen though LOL Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Yes Ron, you could be right with the bias, but I've got to consider any complex situation like a frothing argument uses

[QUAD-L] The Truth About OLd Quads

2007-07-16 Thread Danny Hearn
OLD QUADS NEVER DIETHEY JUST ROLL AWAY ! ;-) DAN H.

Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad?

2007-07-13 Thread Danny Hearn
Jimmy died probably about a year or so ago---his nephew came on and told us all goodbye. He ran the WHITE DONKEY TRACKS SOCIETY papers. Dan H. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 7/13/2007 2:21:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: W, What about

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

2007-07-13 Thread Danny Hearn
I wear a large nightbag alwaysI just hang it on the side of my chair and kinda cover it and help hold it in place with a leather carry tote type bag that I store my ID and stuff in, the leather bag is much smaller but I go shopping and to restaurants or anywhere.I wear shorts toono-one

[QUAD-L] About craigslist and a nice 2005 handicap set up van for sale

2007-07-10 Thread Danny Hearn
ARE ANY OF YOU FAMILIAR WITH CRAIGSLIST ?? IT STARTED OUT IN SAN FRANCISCO AND NOW IT IS IN MANY CITIES. WE LOVE THE GOOD DEALS WE FIND IN OUR AREA ON THERE. TODAY IN THE CAR SECTION OF ST.LOUIS, MISSOURI --THERE IS A NICE LOOKING FULL SIZE RAISED ROOF VAN, COMPLETELY SET UP FOR A DISABLED

Re: [QUAD-L] About craigslist and a nice 2005 handicap set up van for sale

2007-07-10 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi Diane, It say's the van is still under warranty, not sure of mileage but probably not real high being a 2005 model. I just type CRAIGSLIST into my browser to get to the sight--then you pick what city you want. I know there is a way to forward links but I don't know how? I bet W-- Or Dave

Re: [QUAD-L] About craigslist and a nice 2005 handicap set up van for sale

2007-07-10 Thread Danny Hearn
Thank You for the Links Dave, I knew you would know how, now Dianna and others can see it. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: try craigslist.com change to missouri - right hand column select st. louis select cars/trucks search for 2005

[QUAD-L] Fwd: bad days to be on the road

2007-07-02 Thread Danny Hearn
Note: forwarded message attached.---BeginMessage--- Why do certain days or times are more prone to dangerous driving and traffic deaths than others? Safe driving is no accident, it happens when drivers practice a safety-first initiative and common sense decision-making. For the millions of

[QUAD-L] Sheepskin arm covers

2007-06-28 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi gang..I was wondering where I can buy some of those sheepskin wheelchair arm covers. It seems like Tim or someone mentioned a while back that they sell them or know where to get them ? I got a bad spot or sore near my elbow area that just keeps getting torn open over and over after

Re: [QUAD-L] Video

2007-06-25 Thread Danny Hearn
Wow, Rob thanks for this video that fellow thinks the way some of us do, and all of us---the way we live our every day lives is an example to others. Also no matter how bad the going gets---there are usually others less fortunate and worse off.Cheers ;-) Dan H. Robert Brennan

RE: [QUAD-L] I'm home from California!

2007-06-25 Thread Danny Hearn
Wow, pretty amazing, keep us informed--- It is exciting for other quads to hear news as this, for any of us to be able or try something new other than our chairs.Dan H. RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:*

Re: [QUAD-L] Quovis

2007-06-23 Thread Danny Hearn
Mark this is cool ? do you have any idea of the cost of one ?? perhaps the only drawback is that it may be dangerous in a crash being so small. Dan H. RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Just an update to everyone the Quovis is selling in the states now.

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm in a dilemma...Need help.

2007-06-19 Thread Danny Hearn
You need to get an overhead bed lift..my grandkids or anyone can get me up or down with ease. Might check into your state vocation rehab to see if they can help with new lift. My lift came with a full sling but I paid $200 bucks out of pocket for a quick 2 piece strap set, and we get up or

Re: [QUAD-L] need advice

2007-06-15 Thread Danny Hearn
I'm Almost 10 years post and was lucky because hi profile roho and tilt was prescribed for me and i've never had a pressure sore other than when first injured and was in intensive care and was not turned enough. Tilt is good for a quad because you can lay back at times during the day and

[QUAD-L] looking for info. on swelling of legs only during the night.

2007-06-08 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi All, My Mother just turned 70 years old, she has been feeling weak and having swelling of her legs only during the night. At daytime the swelling goes back down. I remember a few of the quad ladies were having some leg swelling issues before. She wanted me to search and see if I can find

Re: [QUAD-L] Check out Top News - Truck Takes Man in Wheelchair on Wild Ride ...

2007-06-08 Thread Danny Hearn
LOL Go Arrow ... thats what I been driving around in for the past 6 years. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I may have posted earlier, he didn't have a scratch and didn't lose a drop of beverage from the container in his side cupholder. The two drive wheels had rubber burnt off

Re: [QUAD-L] Shower commode chair

2007-06-01 Thread Danny Hearn
Thanks for that info Ron, I will check into those places and see what can be done. Appreciate the help from you and the others that posted on this. Dan H. RONALD L PRACHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dan, I have I believe the same Guardian shower chair as we talked about b4. I

[QUAD-L] About Rehab Shower Commode Chairs.

2007-05-31 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi AllI have a rehab shower commode chair that is almost 10 years old now, It is made by Sunrise/guardian.My problem is that it is getting in bad shape and our insurance will not help at all on shower/commode chairs. Does anyone know where I can buy replacement partsI have

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Bedbag legbag cleaning procedure products you use to do so mixtures

2007-05-30 Thread Danny Hearn
Do you guy's use the White or Brown vinegar ??? does it matter ? Dan H. Nichole Rohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A DASH OF VINEGAR IN A GALLON OF WATER IS WHAT I USE - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, May

Re: [QUAD-L] I love my local bakery

2007-05-25 Thread Danny Hearn
You love to ( WALK ) ? or did you mean ROLL ?lolDan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I love to walk to my local Bakery to get a cup of coffee. They are always so nice to me and fix my coffee just the way I like it. I even go in the winter. pouring rain is the only thing

Re: [QUAD-L] I love my local bakery

2007-05-25 Thread Danny Hearn
How much can you make beggin for money? ...that may be a profitable hobby, A friend of mine once threw a stale biscuit at a pidgeon and killed it.;-) John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like to go to the park and beg money from people that act dumb enough. Get a buzz going and

[QUAD-L] Pain and drugs???

2007-05-09 Thread Danny Hearn
Come on people..TAKE THE PAIN, learn to let it course thru your body and ENJOY it ! Just ACCEPT it...it is 100 times better than sex!!! Let the pain be your friend who see's you to bed at night and greets you 1st thing in the morning when you wake up. Oh yes-- learn to enjoy it and

Re: [QUAD-L] Religion and keeping people in line-- what country are you living in?????

2007-04-17 Thread Danny Hearn
://www.venganza.org/ On 4/15/07, Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No one is using religion to keep you in line..In America you are free to believe as you desire.. there is even a Satanic church and dozens of other weird cults . You do as you please and no one forces you here in America

Re: [QUAD-L] God, and Heaven-Hell

2007-04-16 Thread Danny Hearn
W-- you are so right on that, a few others mentioned it also, It's People and has nothing to do with God. There are People that try to judge and give their opinions everywhere not just in a church setting but on most any job or anywhere. Only God is our final JudgeI have seen people

Re: [QUAD-L] anyone play the harp?

2007-04-16 Thread Danny Hearn
Wow Luke, that's some good playingI'm gonna forward that site to my son and my brother, they both love harmonica playin and got cases of them in all different keys and so on, I have a few but have not played them in a long time, I may have my wife get them out for me.

[QUAD-L] God, and Heaven-Hell

2007-04-15 Thread Danny Hearn
If you live a good life as IF there really IS a God and Heaven or Hell and die to find out it was not true--YOU LOST NOTHING.BUT IF you live and deny God and Heaven Or Hell and DIE to find out THERE IS a GOD and it's All TRUE---{{YOU LOST EVERYTHING.}} But God wants no

RE: [QUAD-L] After death

2007-04-15 Thread Danny Hearn
People know in their hearts what is good or evil.I'm not here to argue for gods existance, but just think if humankind followed only the basic beliefs of the 10 commandments.we would not even need a single jail, sadly that is not the case though. Steve Oldaker [EMAIL

[QUAD-L] Religion and keeping people in line-- what country are you living in?????

2007-04-15 Thread Danny Hearn
No one is using religion to keep you in line..In America you are free to believe as you desire.. there is even a Satanic church and dozens of other weird cults . You do as you please and no one forces you here in America. Besides If religion keeps people So IN LINE why is everything

Re: [QUAD-L] after death

2007-04-14 Thread Danny Hearn
There are Very many doctors and scientists that do believe in God...as well as many that don't. If there is nothing besides a dirt nap and no God...Then why don't we just all nuke each other and get it over with? If people really believe like you guy's are saying and there is NO God

Re: [QUAD-L] After death

2007-04-14 Thread Danny Hearn
Amen Angie! I'm checking the NO on that disabled list too ! ;-)Dan H. Angie Novak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I had an out of body experience, I don't remember it. I wouldn't doubt it, though. I did die many times. I remember hearing a voice when I was in the ICU asking me, Do you

Re: [QUAD-L] cnbc.com million dollar game challenge

2007-04-14 Thread Danny Hearn
. Quadius On 4/11/07, RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea there was some stocks I wanted to buy but couldn't so I think it has to be on the NYSE if that make sense. Made the 31% today. Mark Jackson RollinOn - From: Danny

Re: [QUAD-L] Craig Hospital Dr. Scott Falci........Dan H

2007-04-12 Thread Danny Hearn
I had the same experience Ron, they told me they no longer perform sirinx surgury unless a person begins losing function. My left arm is causing me a bit of worry but I'm hoping it is something else like pinched nerves or something..In the next few weeks i'll have to set up a time to get it

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: A message from KnowBrainer

2007-04-11 Thread Danny Hearn
Dana, I;m curious to know if you can play games and things with voice command, I am a c-6 but my left arm seems to be trying to lose function, it hurts so bad that i can hardly hold myself up with it to type anymore...I will need a new computer before to long and i may check into voice

[QUAD-L] cnbc.com million dollar game challenge

2007-04-11 Thread Danny Hearn
I just wanted to ask you guy's playing the stock game if only certain stocks are eligible??? I played some of the lists a few sent to the quad-list but then I began buying and selling some of them on my own by reading celebrity picks and so on. I'm not sure if only certain stock picks are

Re: [QUAD-L] Danny Hearn

2007-04-11 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi, Ron... I have not had a mri in a long time, My trouble may be the syrinx but my family doctor sent me to a shoulder and arm bone specialist and that doctor told me it appears the spine is shifting forward out of place where it has been fused back together...It has me worried because this

RE: [QUAD-L] cnbc.com million dollar game challenge

2007-04-11 Thread Danny Hearn
think it has to be on the NYSE if that make sense. Made the 31% today. Mark Jackson RollinOn - From: Danny Hearn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 3:33 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] cnbc.com

[QUAD-L] About injury area where spine and neck were fused.

2007-04-11 Thread Danny Hearn
Has anyone on the list ever had to go back for more surgury or Fusion where they had their neck and spine fixed back into place ??? I have a syrinx and have been having lots of pain and problems with my left arm.I was sent to an arm and shoulder bone specialist. they told me

Re: [QUAD-L] cnbc.com million dollar game challenge

2007-04-11 Thread Danny Hearn
to be on the NYSE if that make sense. Made the 31% today. Mark Jackson RollinOn - From: Danny Hearn [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 3:33 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] cnbc.com million dollar game

Re: [QUAD-L] LIFE INSURANCE

2007-04-08 Thread Danny Hearn
I have talked with quite a few insurance companies about life insurance for myself and most say YOUR A QUADRIPLEGIC---good luck we can't help you at all. One guy just said that quads have to many medical factors against them...including not normal bladder or bowel use..and said those 2

RE: [QUAD-L] Six Stem Cell Facts

2007-04-08 Thread Danny Hearn
All I know is that BILLIONS of poor chicken egg embryo's got boiled this week for today--Easter.and some say all life is precious.. animal rights groups want to kill humans for eating animals of any kind. So i guess any point can be argued huh ? lol I was just reading all the

[QUAD-L] About the Million Dollar cnbc Contest Game

2007-04-05 Thread Danny Hearn
Hey All, I just began trying to figure out the stock game yesterday...After reading Pete's letter again I think I began to understand it better. Today I made my 1st buys..I will let you know how i'm doing, It is confusing at 1st but kind of fun. My question to those of you playing is...are

Re: [QUAD-L] Kidney stones~UTI

2007-04-04 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi, I have a lot of UTI's and gut or bladder type spasms and pains. The doctors found a golf ball size bladder stone and removed it January 29th, it was my 1st in 9 years as a quad. But now after the surgury i'm having a lot of the same type of pains again-- I suspect its another UTI

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Re: Caffeine and protein/tubing

2007-04-03 Thread Danny Hearn
I had a few long drinking straws--about 2 feet or so long, I used to use fairly often but they got yucky black mold inside of them Have any of you had that problem??? perhaps constant use or cleaning may prevent the mold issue...i'm not sure . Dan H. LINDA FERRELL [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Long Trip

2007-04-03 Thread Danny Hearn
Greg my old quickie p320 used to go the 6 miles to and from my church and back with some power leftMy invacare Arrow makes the same trip with power left...so both can make a total 12 mile round trip..never tried any farther,,, what chair were you in the tdx-5 ? Dan H. Greg [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] To John--About sediment and sludge in urine.

2007-04-02 Thread Danny Hearn
itself of calcium and possible others and minerals. Try cutting back on your dairy/calcium and you'll probably see a reduction of sediment, I did. Dan T. Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey John.I just wanted to ask you a question. A while back I think you said that most

Re: [QUAD-L] To John--About sediment and sludge in urine.

2007-04-02 Thread Danny Hearn
Thank you John..It seems a quad life always has one issue or another going on. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes definitely get a urinalasys and the entire lab job. UA and CS. Anytime your urine is dark, smells bad, or leaves build up in the line, its almost always your urinay

[QUAD-L] To John--About sediment and sludge in urine.

2007-04-01 Thread Danny Hearn
Hey John.I just wanted to ask you a question. A while back I think you said that most the sediment and sludge type stuff released in our urine is ( Calcium and or White Blood cells ) Well my question is thisAt the end of January I had a large Bladder Stone removed, Every

RE: [QUAD-L] coverage for new powerchairs---private and or medicaid

2007-03-30 Thread Danny Hearn
Missouri, here Kevin M. Rudolph [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What state are you in? Kevin M. Rudolph Louisville, Kentucky 40214 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.turbokev.com Instant Messengers: AOL: kyprincecharming ICQ: 28414413 MSN: [EMAIL

[QUAD-L] Fwd: ILLEGAL

2007-03-29 Thread Danny Hearn
Note: forwarded message attached.---BeginMessage--- Becoming Illegal (Actual letter from an Iowa resident and sent to his Senator) The Honorable Tom Harkin 731 Hart Senate Office Building Phone (202) 224 3254 Washington DC, 20510 Dear Senator Harkin, As a native Iowan and excellent

[QUAD-L] coverage for new powerchairs---private and or medicaid

2007-03-28 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi all, I been trying to get approved for a new powerchair, my one I got now is going on 6 years old, my wife's Company private group insurance bought my last one giving me no choice or say so in the chair they picked and paid over 18,000 for my Invacare Arrow, It is starting to have some

Re: [QUAD-L] Kangaroo Powerchair

2007-03-24 Thread Danny Hearn
Hey Mark, this is a very cool looking and compact type of chair...I guess its not mass produced yet. It would be nice to have something like that to visit several relatives and friends homes that a big powerchair can't get in, or around hardly. Dan RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Being productive

2007-03-17 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi Dillon, Illness such as skin breakdown and repeated UTI's can add to outlook and be depressing.Have you found any seating to help prevent the skin troubles? When I was in intensive care and 1st injured they did not turn me much and I got 2 pressure sores, after I got well from that I

[QUAD-L] About Replying on our list.

2007-03-16 Thread Danny Hearn
When I reply to the list, I always hit Reply All but I never delete the others already on there. Each time should we Delete All names Except quad-list?? Man I been on here a long time and i'm wondering if I been replying wrong myself..If so no wonder there are so many

Re: [QUAD-L] Sick

2007-03-16 Thread Danny Hearn
Linda and Quadius, I got that awful respiratory junk again now too ! I think Jessica had it alsoBad thing about it the same thing half killed me earlier around Nov Dec. But now I caught it again from my grandkids having it ( ugh ! ) Oh well this 2nd episode don't seem as bad as

[QUAD-L] Van Lifts---Rear Loader Verses Side Loader Lifts getting Blocked In

2007-03-15 Thread Danny Hearn
I been reading about many of you getting Blocked in while Parking. We used to have a big old Dodge Ram van that had a ( Side Lift )We got blocked in parking lots so often that it became depressing. On the next Van a 1995 chevy Astro conversion, that we still have it has a REAR

Re: [QUAD-L] Van Lifts---Rear Loader Verses Side Loader Lifts getting Block...

2007-03-15 Thread Danny Hearn
W mine is just for transporting meNever had any traffic problem while loading, I back onto it and just stay that way and drive off forwards. I have no desire to drive myself anymore. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Rear end loader, eh? Nice design but not fully engineered for

Re: [QUAD-L] How I became a quad

2007-03-14 Thread Danny Hearn
with the city. Perhaps I can meet you both one day, that is if I ever feel brave enough to travel again. I'm not even two years out from my injury so I'm still a little nervous about that. Journey well through life, Lucinda Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Same here car wreck August

RE: [QUAD-L] Poll

2007-03-14 Thread Danny Hearn
Eric , after your church fell on you, did that make you bitter or mad at god ? It seems that would try ones faith in ways of Job in the bible. I guess things can happen to anyone anywhere at any given timethe bible does say the Rain falls on the Just as well as Unjust. If this

Re: [QUAD-L] Getting Out,

2007-03-13 Thread Danny Hearn
That sounds like fun...There is a place here in my state of Missouri, in Branson near the Arkansas border called Silver Dollar City. We went there last summer...anyway at that place they sell at least 20 different types of Jerky. Some taste very good but a few have very strange flavors.

Re: [QUAD-L] How I became a quad

2007-03-13 Thread Danny Hearn
Same here car wreck August 3rd 1997Just a bit ahead of Ron., but I was 40 at that time. Me and wife got t-boned at an intersection. Me and other driver were both at fault. c-6 St.Louis, Mo. also...{ Funny thing about our wreck was that we would have made a left to exit home but

Re: [QUAD-L] belly

2007-03-12 Thread Danny Hearn
That is True W..Plus my doctor said this ( once you have a quad-gut no matter how much weight you lose, you will still have the quad gut. ) He said you can lose 100 pounds and be very skinny but the quad gut will still be there. S good luck to all in their daring effort

Re: [QUAD-L] Sleep aids??

2007-03-12 Thread Danny Hearn
John...I think you wrote that wrong..Vicodin is not synthetic heroin ( Methadone is ) Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dear Linda, Vicodin is hydrocodone. It is synthetic heroin and it really is addicting. I've been taking

[QUAD-L] Question about MEDICARE PART A only

2007-03-09 Thread Danny Hearn
I,m wondering if any of you may know this QuestionI searched all morning on web and can't find the answer. I worked for 25 years then became disabled. I am qualified for PART A MEDICARE. We were told to use my wife's work insurance as our PRIMARY then medicare part A as secondary. Most

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about MEDICARE PART A only

2007-03-09 Thread Danny Hearn
Thank you John...and yep, I think we most all do drugs ;-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Medicare only pays 20 percent. I'd be willing to bet your wifes insurance is the better deal. When I goto the hospital on Medicare what they don't pay is picked up by Medicaid. Anything

Re: [QUAD-L] Fosamax for Osteoporosis

2007-03-07 Thread Danny Hearn
Diane my spasms always increase when I get a bad UTI.Is urine ok...not real smelly or cloudy ? just another thought you might check.Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 3/7/2007 2:59:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Diana.

[QUAD-L] powerchairs-space age and Flying

2007-03-07 Thread Danny Hearn
All this talk about flying --- I was told by my Provider for my 1st chair in January of 1997 , that space age technology was moving sooo fast , that by my 2nd or 3rd chair they would be so advanced we could probably FLY with them LOL !!would be nice but he was wrong, although they

RE: [QUAD-L] To Dave and Greg about their Powerchairs

2007-03-06 Thread Danny Hearn
. If you need power elevating footrest, get a center post, not individual foot rests. They are big and clunky, and have to be plugged-in and un-plugged every time you take them off. Big hassle. At least on the TDX. Greg - From: Danny Hearn [mailto:[EMAIL

[QUAD-L] To Dave and Greg about their Powerchairs

2007-03-05 Thread Danny Hearn
I been trying to study new powerchairs, I need one that can be used indoors but can also work ok outside in my backyard and in parks on grass. Dave--- did'nt you get a new Quantum 6000 a while back and if so can you tell me how you like it so far ??? Also-- Greg I think you mentioned

[QUAD-L] About Life Insurance for Quads

2007-03-01 Thread Danny Hearn
I was wondering if any Quads in here were able to buy Life Insurance or Burial Insurance I have talked to a few Insurance Companies and they don't want to cover a quad even for small amounts like only $40,000 . Are most of you like me without coverage??? What happens when we die

Re: [QUAD-L] About Life Insurance for Quads

2007-03-01 Thread Danny Hearn
Message--- From: Danny Hearn Date: 03/01/07 09:41:54 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] About Life Insurance for Quads I was wondering if any Quads in here were able to buy Life Insurance or Burial Insurance I have talked to a few Insurance Companies

RE: [QUAD-L] About Life Insurance for Quads

2007-03-01 Thread Danny Hearn
Yeah Bobbie that is another good option in case I can't get the life insurance..Thanks--Dan MissLiz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}

RE: [QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-27 Thread Danny Hearn
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.wheelchairjunkie.com http://www.usatechguide.org/reviews.php Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Danny Hearn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 8:31 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-27 Thread Danny Hearn
Well said W, good idea tooto test 1st . Thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 2/27/2007 10:31:08 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Eric, I been doing some reading on powerchairs, seems none are perfect, all seem to have good points

[QUAD-L] Question about chairs and Roho cushions.

2007-02-26 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi all, I have 2 questions, 1st-- I'm getting evaluated for a new chair on March 8th---Do any of you have suggestions or like any certain chairs ? My old one is over 5 years old, it is an invacare arrow and overall it has been an ok chair but not real good in backyards or parks when on

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about chairs and Roho cushions.

2007-02-26 Thread Danny Hearn
will not give you the adequate margin to avoid pressure sores. I would definitely stick with a high profile. The low profile is probably for someone who is more ambulatory. Have you been having any trouble with pressure when sitting? Dan T. Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I

[QUAD-L] Where can I see powerchairs online and read about them?????

2007-02-26 Thread Danny Hearn
I can't seem to find any sites that tell about powerchairs and how they operate indoors and outdoorsI'm getting frustrated argh!! I went to wheelchairjunkie.com but it just seems like a blog where people make statements and so on ? AlsoIt seems I recall Dave and Greg got new

Re: [QUAD-L] Devotees....come on people....

2007-02-22 Thread Danny Hearn
I hear ya Ron.most the quad men I have met.would not mind if a woman did rape them lolol ;-) Dan RONALD L PRACHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hey, Ive been a quad for 9 years and yes Ive had some women come on to me, and yes at

Re: [QUAD-L] devotees

2007-02-21 Thread Danny Hearn
Don't worry about it John and W I don't plan on being at MY OWN Funeral. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 2/21/2007 5:58:38 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Feb 21, 2007, at 4:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I could never

Re: [QUAD-L] uti's

2007-02-15 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi Cathy.some types of UTI's can cause bleeing in urine, I was having a lot of bleeding and the doctors ran a CT scan and found that I had a golf ball size bladder stoneI just had it removed on Jan. 29th, and go for a follow up check on Monday. This was my 1st stone in 9 years post.

Re: [QUAD-L] Night Shivering

2007-02-12 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi Dana, i'm curious to know about when they remove your bladder, do they reroute urine to a side bag or indiana pouch or illeal conduit or similar ? thanks Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have to be really careful, because a number of years ago my UTI went into the bloodstream and

Re: [QUAD-L] poetry

2007-02-12 Thread Danny Hearn
Yes, Katie is from St. Louis, Mo. area...I met her once while I was in rehab at St.Johns Hospital, she writes poems and also writes stories for our area disabled flyer. Dan Anne Tripicchio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:*

Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Birthday?

2007-02-09 Thread Danny Hearn
That's funny BillBut I think I'd rather go from HELL to Paradice. :-) Dan Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup. I once drove from Paradise to Hell in about 10 hours, but It was July. LOL Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my

[QUAD-L] 3 Dans on list

2007-02-09 Thread Danny Hearn
It's funny there are 3 different Dan's on this list, Dan V. --- Dan T. -- and me Dan H. ( who knows there may even be a few more Dan lurkers who just have not posted lol ! Either it must be a common name or us Dan's just have a knack to get paralyzed ;-) Are there more people on

Re: [QUAD-L] 3 Dans on list

2007-02-09 Thread Danny Hearn
gradeschool homeroom there were three additional Dans. It was very confusing for the teacher. Dan T. Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's funny there are 3 different Dan's on this list, Dan V. --- Dan T. -- and me Dan H. ( who knows there may even be a few more Dan lurkers who just have

Re: [QUAD-L] Quads and Hospitals

2007-02-08 Thread Danny Hearn
Ron, they told me that while i'm getting ready for an operation and getting IVS put in and blood drawn that my blood pressure sometimes shoots up also but said after a little while it slows back down...they said this happens a lot and is usually due to nerves and anxiety. However like during

Re: [QUAD-L] Hotels (my horror story)

2007-02-08 Thread Danny Hearn
Billy, I sure agree with you on that issue. About 3 years ago my son was getting married 5 hours out of town from me, So we did my once a month catheter change the night before we left town. I thought this is great now no worries at all, I'm good for a whole month.Well on the way down my

[QUAD-L] Fwd: FW: child prodigy ( Very Young Girl Artist-- real cool )

2007-02-06 Thread Danny Hearn
Note: forwarded message attached.---BeginMessage--- --- Hearn, Heather [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: FW: child prodigy Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:14:37 -0600 From: Hearn, Heather [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is truly amazing.

Re: [QUAD-L] Superbowl

2007-02-05 Thread Danny Hearn
Same here MarkIf Viniterri would have made that one field goal, i'd have won $125 bucks lol -- My wife and her friend still got $125 for the final quarter score that she split with a friend for a 9/7 final score square. Dan RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[QUAD-L] Home from Bladder Stone removal

2007-02-02 Thread Danny Hearn
Hello all, I came home Tuesday after having a golf ball sized bladder stone taken out, Now about 9 years post it was my 1st stone.-- Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. My Doc was going to make an incission to get it out but decided to go with laser method. The Doc said he had to

Re: [QUAD-L] UTI Prevention Van Insurence

2007-02-02 Thread Danny Hearn
Yes John my doctors told me that also...that if you have an indwelling such as a supra-pubic catheter you usually have 2 or 3 types of infection always but they hate to treat unless you are having bad symptoms or problems, cause they don't want us getting immune to anti-biotics.

Re: [QUAD-L] New Chair

2007-02-02 Thread Danny Hearn
2 in 8 years and now a possible new one ??? Wow how can you swing that were the older chairs completely broken I have good private insurance and they told me each chair must be a minimum of 5 years old to even get a new one lol and many on this list say that medicaid and medicare is

[QUAD-L] A point about inflation of ROHO cushions.

2007-01-26 Thread Danny Hearn
I saw that a few had brought up proper inflation of ROHO seat cushions. I have been using a roho high profile cushion for over 9 years,so far no skin problems even tho i'm high risk due to me having diabetes. At first we used to put full amount of air or even overfill the seat

[QUAD-L] My 50 year birthday

2007-01-26 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi all- Today i'm 50 years old..wow a half a century ! My family members are all calling today saying Happy Birthday , Old Man . LOL I tell them...well I may be old but this old dude don't have any gray hair on his head yet !P.S,---I do have a few on my chin whiskers if I let

Re: [QUAD-L] Balloons

2007-01-24 Thread Danny Hearn
We always put 10cc in mine also..10cc is not a large size and less can get pulled out easier, My doc said a 10cc can hold 12cc easily with no problems if one desires a bit more in it.Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, I usually have 10 cc in my

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread Danny Hearn
I use an overhead lift..but if your not back far enough in chair, just bend over chest over knees , make sure feet are on footrests.then have someone give a quick push back on both knees, you will go all the way back with ease. Dan ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL

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