[QUAD-L] Re: flying

2004-08-09 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/8/2004 7:03:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Your wife and Dave are correct. If you want to fly, you will have totransfer, and you will not be able to do so from your own chair. i flew to ca. a few times they allowed dave to transfer me. we also

[QUAD-L] Re: quad-digest Digest V2004 #709

2004-08-10 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/10/2004 11:02:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pete, is trying to be ever so kind dave just leaves the room...dunno why, hes gotta come back!

[QUAD-L] Menopause with SCI Women

2004-08-11 Thread DiannaL767
hi bobbie others female sci friends, i forgot to mention that my ob/gyn doctor wouldn't put me on the hormone therapy because being a quad left a danger of blood clots in the legs. she put me on the pill. the danger from that is if you smoke, your begging for a stroke.here is an article about

[QUAD-L] Re: quad-digest Digest V2004 #748

2004-08-19 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/19/2004 5:10:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I FINALLY struggled out, but then i had to push the steep driveway, then =my ramp in...i'm still feeling weak after an hour.Moral to the story...don't get stuck in the sun your very lucky you didn't go in

[QUAD-L] Re: Chair speed-Insurance

2004-09-23 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 9/23/2004 4:39:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would have your insurance sign off on a clause to replace any slower wheelchair that was damaged cuz you could get across the trains on time. That way you get them thinking. Slow chair, more claims. Faster

[QUAD-L] Re: Hand Controls

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

[QUAD-L] Re: Flu Shots

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

[QUAD-L] Re: quad-digest Digest V2004 #900

2004-10-09 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 10/9/2004 12:03:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone using the Duragesic Patch?I am on Oxycontin, and a guy I met is on that patch (the guy is not a =quad, new amputee). My doc gave me a few to try, only 25mg, lowest =dose.. It would be nice if they

[QUAD-L] New wheelchair

2004-11-18 Thread DiannaL767
hi all, a couple of weeks ago i posted about how my new wheelchair was a huge disappointment it's a tilt recline. they came out twice to change the programming and it was still jerky and i felt like i could fall out of it. i asked the salesman if he could copy the settings from the old chair to

Re: [QUAD-L] Contact Lenses

2004-11-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/22/2004 8:23:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had laser surgery done around 10 years ago, and I really like it. No more searching for my glasses when I get up in the morning. No more fogging up of the glasses when I go back inside the house.

[QUAD-L] Nerve Blocks

2004-11-23 Thread DiannaL767
someone had questions about nerve blocks yesterday but i didn't have time to reply, thought i saved it, but. i went through a series of those. i wouldn't say it hurt, just the anesthetic, just a shot...a few seconds, and it wasn't that bad. my doctor didn't inject directly in to the spinal

[QUAD-L] Brain Teaser

2004-12-19 Thread DiannaL767
BRAIN TEASERCount the "F's" in the following text:FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS...(see below)Managed it ? Scroll down only after you have counted them, okay?How many? 3?Wrong, there are 6! -- no joke.Read it again.The reasoning

[QUAD-L] SCI-Appearances

2005-01-13 Thread DiannaL767
Lori If u don't have your health , life is hell! Amen!

Re: [QUAD-L] Sci appearances

2005-01-13 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/12/2005 6:47:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mark thats another point I guess some arent able to tell their aides about what they want to wear. But its because they choose not to thats their right to wear what they want. I pick my clothes

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

2005-01-23 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/23/2005 1:17:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I also hate it how some/ most power chair quads treat their chair like a car bumper or billboard with stickers all over the chair, marking and mostly dirt, dust and filth. You would hate my

Re: [QUAD-L] Vinegar solution ratio - correction

2005-01-23 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/23/2005 7:51:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry, it is 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar I use distilled water. (didn't know if you mentioned that) Diane

Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-27 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/27/2005 9:34:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I ended up going into bed after having spicy Chinese food. Everything has been going real well until a couple days ago when I had a really hot spicy barbecue sauce on my beef ribs. I never gave

[QUAD-L] GSE

2005-02-07 Thread DiannaL767
Lori Dan, If your having reoccurring uti's, the culprit may be kidney stones or gallbladder stones. I'm sure you already know, just trying to help. Diane

[QUAD-L] Uti's-New syringe

2005-02-11 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/9/2005 7:41:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Diane, my doc only gave me one syringe to flush and one to fill balloon in the bladder--he said just clean and dry on paper towels and re-use. I asked for more but they said that was enough.

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Tendon Transfers and Spinal Cord Injury Reconstruction- to ...

2005-02-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/22/2005 5:15:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois, is presenting "Tendon Transfers and Spinal Cord Injury Reconstruction and Rehabilitation to Improve Hand Function" by Drs. Michael Bednar and

[QUAD-L] Quad elbows

2005-03-01 Thread DiannaL767
Hi all, My elbows get dry callous from leaning all the time. I finally found a lotion that cures it. 'Olay body quench'. You men can use it too...no scent. Great stuff! Diane

[QUAD-L] Subscribe

2005-03-05 Thread DiannaL767

[QUAD-L] Booted

2005-03-06 Thread DiannaL767
Hi group, Iwas booted again! Checking to see if anyone is seeing me on their radar screen? Diane

[QUAD-L] Re: Confirmation to SCI

2005-03-23 Thread DiannaL767
Another part of my beginning is when they did tell me my neck was broken, I had the simple thought...fix it, I have tickets to CA. in two weeks. It's embarrassing, but I had little to no knowledge of sci. I was one of those who saw people in wheelchairs just took for granted they couldn't

[QUAD-L] Lost members

2005-03-24 Thread DiannaL767
Hey gang! Haven't heard from Tony or Johnny for awhile. Anybody else? If memory serves me correctly (not often), one was changing addresses and the other booted? Diane

[QUAD-L] Range of Motion

2005-04-02 Thread DiannaL767
I was wondering if anyone still does r.o.m. excercises before getting in the w/c in the mornings? I quit after 1 year. Diane

Re: [QUAD-L] How long has one been on an antibiodic dose?

2005-04-02 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 4/2/2005 5:25:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Specialists seem the worst sometimes. And I'd refuse a cystoscopy now. Had one ... nearly killed me. Lori, Why do you say it nearly killed you? The reason I ask is because I had one once, although

[QUAD-L] ABCNEWS.com: Technology Gives Paraplegics New Freedom

2005-05-12 Thread DiannaL767
You have received this ABCNEWS.com mail from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I thought you might find this story interesting. Technology Gives Paraplegics New Freedom http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/Health/story?id=688434

[QUAD-L] Blood Pressure

2005-05-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 5/22/2005 4:04:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have to take medidrum to keep my pressure up, it gets real low when I first get up in the chair. Also wear compresion socks and a binder. Its got a lot better, maybe some day it will equal

Re: [QUAD-L] everybody in bed already?

2005-06-12 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 6/12/2005 10:35:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Drunk driver? or what happened to your wall? Drunk driver was my thoughts too...guess we'll wait for a reply :-)

[QUAD-L] Trapped Bodies

2005-06-15 Thread DiannaL767
I'm real confused at this email. I am mute when I email or use the computer. I do use my right fist to type but the gadgets out there (NOT voice activated) for quad limitations is phenomenal. You saidthat John DOES use the computer so

Re: [QUAD-L] ssdi TO PARTY ON

2005-06-15 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 6/14/2005 2:17:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Who wants to party with a quad? None of his former "friends" even bother to visit...maybe if he is real lucky they come once a year. Who needs enemies when you got that kind of friends. Carol, Try

[QUAD-L] Anniversary

2005-06-19 Thread DiannaL767
Hi gang! Friday night was my 15th year since the accident. My husband said "Happy Birthday" right after he said it, Lifeflight flew over our house! That was weird. There's a hospital one mile from my house so when they fly over, it's loud. Just thought I'd share that conincidence. ( I was

[QUAD-L] Dreams

2005-06-22 Thread DiannaL767
After 15 yrs when I dream, I'm not in a chair. Sometimes when I wake up, I still get the feeling of physically getting out of bed then my mind reminds me...you can't do that. Those mornings bug me as much as waking up from a good dream. Diane

[QUAD-L] Van Problem

2005-07-04 Thread DiannaL767
The lift on my van is not working properly.Sometimes when I let it down it won't lift up until someone manuallyjacks it up and at a certain point the hydraulics will kick in and it'll go up. We tried to fix it, but whenthe hubby took the box off, itwould be a*good* lift every time. There

Re: [QUAD-L] Somebody please explain this obsession to me-Hot Dogs

2005-07-05 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 7/5/2005 8:02:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LOL, This is nothing new. Its been happening during good times and bad times. I can'timagine anyone stuffing that much FAT into their bodies at one time. But I've seenworse on "Fear Factor."W

Re: [QUAD-L] making money from home (?)

2005-07-07 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 7/7/2005 3:34:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For work-at-home opportunities. Have you considered real estate? I wake up in the middle of the night watching these paid programs how to buy homes withno money down use tothink what a waste. My

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicaid's new program regarding W/C ~ NOT good at all

2005-07-08 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 7/8/2005 6:15:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also ... you'll need a GOOD PT or OT to look at you and HIS OR HER "write up of necessity" is what will persuade Medicaid to purchase the chair you need and the features you need. Like

Re: [QUAD-L] Hot Day

2005-07-14 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 7/14/2005 5:43:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm fine with 2 super-hot months to get 10 beautiful months. Greg, 2 months isn't bad, I thought you guys were stuck inside like 3-4 mos. I like Ohio nights. I like the changing seasons too. The snow

[QUAD-L] Movie: Million Dollar Baby

2005-07-28 Thread DiannaL767
hi all, i finally had the chance to see this movie. i remember so much controversy on the movie with this group. i just wonder why? diane

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: about movie---The Sea Inside and million dollar baby.

2005-07-30 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 7/30/2005 12:07:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Several in this room said THE SEA INSIDE was a good moviewell it WAS about euthinasia and killing a quad man from Spain...He gave up as a Quad and wanted to die. So how can one like

Re: [QUAD-L] FertiCare

2005-08-02 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/1/2005 1:55:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i can ejaculate but it takes damn near an hour and i'm sleepy by then. LOL if i were able to feel an orgasm...i'd fight the sleep! 15 yrs what's an hr? :-)

Re: [QUAD-L] Questions People ask us Quads.

2005-08-02 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/2/2005 9:58:10 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At Least Once A Month , people in my neighborhood and at church or etc. will ask about my injury---I tell them i'm paralyzed from upper chest down and a c-6 Quadriplegic from a car wreck on

[QUAD-L] longest time in wheelchairs/sores

2005-08-02 Thread DiannaL767
to the ole-timers on the list... i was wondering how long before your first sore (if any) and are we destined for butt sores in just a matter of time. may sound like a stupid question but i'm curious as to can they actually be avoided. diane

Re: [QUAD-L] ohio is having conf.

2005-08-08 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/8/2005 2:31:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ohio has some conferences about to start in 4 cities in the state. This could be important if you get over 14 hours of service a week. I'm not sure if it is one of those really dumb ideas to save

Re: [QUAD-L] ohio is having conf.

2005-08-08 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/8/2005 4:30:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Viamar64 writes: I get 24/7, I stick out like a sore thumb! Are you getting that many hrs or are you joking? Thru the Medicaid waiver? Diane

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: I've NEVER been so uncomfortable

2005-08-08 Thread DiannaL767
i don't know who to talk to first about ordering abrand new chair i don't even WANT to talt to anybody about my needs in a wheelchair or admit what i need Start with your case worker that provides your home care. That's who started the ball rollin on mine. Diane

Re: [QUAD-L] ohio is having conf.

2005-08-08 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/8/2005 6:02:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Viamar64 writes: no, ma'am, I get that many hours on medicaid waiver, when I was married, I had 60 hours a week, then when I got divorced, they immediately put me on 24/7, it's been that way almost 8 years. Like I said,

Re: [QUAD-L] van questions

2005-08-10 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/10/2005 8:06:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 3. Does the manufacturer use the original fuel tank or a fuel cell? Does the manufacturer use the original fuel pump? what is a fuel cell?

Re: [QUAD-L] (no subject)

2005-08-12 Thread DiannaL767
i don't wanmt to live like this anymore i'm soootired of it ALL how do i shake this somebody talk to me... bobbie, if your doing any volunteer work, especially at kessler you need to stay away for awhile. try going on a vacation with pete. (where you live

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Am I the only eBay shopper here?

2005-08-15 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/15/2005 9:12:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Invacare Ranger II Front-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair Item number: 6200238188 Do any of you guys buy power chairs from eBay? The price certainly

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Am I the only eBay shopper here?

2005-08-16 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 8/15/2005 10:04:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As a matter of fact yes I can. My manual chair is 16 wide. well then, thare ya go, you'll be rollin soon. your doingbetter than me. i'm getting that mid-age female hip spread. i don't sit in my

Re: [QUAD-L] test

2005-08-22 Thread DiannaL767
your working!

Re: [QUAD-L] Gull stones

2005-09-09 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 9/9/2005 4:54:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have some but my doctor wants me get really sick before taking them out. hi ray, i have a few tiny ones that the doctor said to 'just monitor' them but it sounds strange for a doctor to want you

[QUAD-L] Gull Stones

2005-09-09 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 9/9/2005 7:16:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One thing I always wonder about is how can a quad know when they get gall stones or their appendix goes out ..I guess one gets real sick perhaps ??? Mine were picked up from an ultra-sound.

Re: [QUAD-L] non medical tasks question

2005-09-26 Thread DiannaL767
Can any of you think of anything else I can add to this list for a suggestion of possible needs? hi bobbie, hair styling! help people to baby-sitspend time with grand children in their own home. children if a divorce is in the story. van washing. there's 3 that regular pca's don't

Re: [QUAD-L] Big award to quad

2005-09-30 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 9/30/2005 5:26:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How much is really enough good question w. when i was going thru my settlement my attorney made a statement something like: if you saw an ad in the paper, $20 million to be a quad. would you take

Re: [QUAD-L] **Warning - Slightly Graphic** - Rash Cures

2005-10-03 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 10/3/2005 7:37:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been washing and applying several different things; Desatin, baby powder, neosporin, etc. But it won't go away. I'm sweating so much from that area that my pants are actually dampby

[QUAD-L] Re: Driving

2005-10-13 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 10/13/2005 7:32:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ihave to compensate for my upper body moving forward and the slop in the seat.Going up or down the hills multiplies the movements by at least a factor oftwo because of gravity. I also have my

Re: [QUAD-L] A-D

2005-10-24 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 10/24/2005 4:16:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In example, my BP last night while still in my chair was 180/95, afterbeing in be for a short time was (5-10 minutes) my BP was 90/60. Itdoes not constitently stay high or low. As I write this

Re: [QUAD-L] I See a Lot !!

2005-10-31 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 10/31/2005 2:36:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have my Bowel Program in the morning between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. every day. I'd be sitting in the ole chair then, I'd be smelling something dead. Well back to bed with dirty pants and

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

2005-11-01 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/1/2005 8:34:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I sleep Bucke ed naked in the summer really yr round. But I might sleep in a T shirt if I’m cold with a couple blankets. same here...maybe a sweatshirt in the winter.

Re: [QUAD-L] Well, I thought THAT was a bad day...

2005-11-01 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/1/2005 2:48:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I hope the Halloween party was hopping with you there. :) I had a good friend help me handout the goodies to the kids. My Granddaughters were the best-dressed of the night so they won most of

Re: [QUAD-L] Chicago Drive to Ft. Pierce, Fla and Back in 3 Days

2005-11-09 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/9/2005 6:32:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Prices in Florida were $2.59 a gallon we got gas yesterday for $1.04 a gal yesterday. the major food chain around (giant eagle) gives gas points for shopping there. i know they jack up prices so

[QUAD-L] Cute

2005-11-09 Thread DiannaL767
Elastic Baby This is fun try it. Be careful with the volume.

Re: [QUAD-L] Spoiled in AZ

2005-11-10 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/10/2005 2:35:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As with any place, it has its ups downs. Right now EVERYONE wants to move to the southwest so housing prices are CRAZY. Hi Lori, Well, not EVERYONE but it looks like agreat place to visit! I

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Diane_Spoiled in AZ

2005-11-11 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/11/2005 10:19:58 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, all in city or ocean front property is very high..I would not live inside any large city-- I myself hate it and the crime crowds and noise lol I live about 35 minutes from

Re: [QUAD-L] housing prices

2005-11-12 Thread DiannaL767
Since we've been looking to move it's quite difficult. I want the services and the birds bees both! Yup. Wheel, ... I want my cake and to eat it too! I would say I have that. It takes me about 1/2 an hr

Re: [QUAD-L] Hi Lori, one question

2005-11-16 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/16/2005 10:20:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I remember you saying you were on 50mg amytriptyline for a few years. Did this medication make you gain weight over time? Hi Ron, Even though your question was directed to Lori I thought I'd

Re: [QUAD-L] Thanks Dianna

2005-11-17 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/17/2005 2:52:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I guess Im not good enough for Lori to answer Naa, it's all good, she's probably out enjoying that az sun. I also thought I'd tell you after I gained the weight from elavil, my doc put me on prozac

Re: [QUAD-L] About valium

2005-11-18 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/18/2005 3:14:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I take lorezapam twice a day, 1mg tablet. This helps me somewhat, I have always been kinda scared of valium, never tried it. Are most quadstaking valium for spasms, pain or both? yep, ultram,

[QUAD-L] Re:[quad-list] Hey God

2005-11-19 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/19/2005 8:38:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I certainly would not pretend to give God instructions, but I propose that every human being should be required to spend one year as a quad. Why? What about cancer, cp, blind, deaf, etc.

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Re:[quad-list] Hey God

2005-11-20 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/20/2005 1:49:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any of those would do. I am just speaking of what I know. What I am trying to say is a taste of suffering and despair gives one a new outlook and appreciation for life. Empathy, sympathy,

Re: [QUAD-L] Brien

2005-11-21 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/21/2005 2:17:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll belooking at other med options but may end-up continue using it and paying for it out-of-pocket. Hi Dave, When I was paying for my meds, valium was about $7.00 for a 30 day supply for 1 a

Re: [QUAD-L] What are ya'll doin Thanksgiving?

2005-11-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/22/2005 5:17:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So what are all you guys doing Thanksgiving anyway? How far are you traveling, and how many people? Going to my mothers. 4, brothers, my daughter, son, son-in-law grand daughter. I'm looking

Re: [QUAD-L] Brien

2005-11-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/22/2005 11:45:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Quietstream25322 writes: At web sites like drugstore.com valium cost like $51 bucks for 30 5mg and like $86 for 30 10mg. where can you get them for $ 7 Dan, I was buying them at SuperK-mart at the time. Diane

Re: [QUAD-L] What are ya'll doin Thanksgiving?

2005-11-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/22/2005 7:55:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We are trying something new this year. A chicken stuffed into a duck, which isthen stuffed into a turkey, that is deep fried in peanut oil. I've heard deep fried turkey's are really good but

[QUAD-L] turduken

2005-11-24 Thread DiannaL767
W, Would you believe Nightline did a tribute to Thanksgiving last night and the special was your turkey! A small store in Louisiana makes them. It showed how to make them how far some people would travel to buy one. I thought wascool after all the posts about them. Diane

Re: [QUAD-L] Neck fusion questions answers

2005-12-03 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 12/1/2005 4:58:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It would "always be" post-injury :o) Hi Lori, I like your computer smile...cute nose! My healing was quick. After 2 days my neck was fused, halo on off to step-down at

[QUAD-L] Re: Marriage Benefits

2005-12-29 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 12/29/2005 11:20:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ya ... River is right on - Being married doesn't help us as far as paid caregiving and much more. Pisses me off because what happened to our

Re: [QUAD-L] This is MY way of Praying ~ some of the time

2005-12-29 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 12/29/2005 9:24:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's a nice prayer, W! You're praying to Jesus, right? ~Mare LOL, right. Anyone who has followed my postings over the years, usually knows that I generally respond to

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheres the matress covers??

2006-01-11 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/11/2006 12:43:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a queen size temperpedic bed. I have been using walmart matress covers , they just go over the top of the matress. Anyway these covers are crap , every three days I have to get my dad

[QUAD-L] Driving

2006-01-12 Thread DiannaL767
Have any of you that drive had someone say to you that they would neverride with you? I have a friend of 25 yrs whom our kids grew up together and is one of those who actually stayed a friend after an sci injury. She said this to me 10 yrs ago when Ibegan driving. A situation came up I

Re: [QUAD-L] Driving

2006-01-13 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/13/2006 2:27:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: With the cost of gas your friend may be sorry that she isn't riding with you. I think if she still doesn't want to ride with you after ten years, it's her lose not yours. Thanks. My thought

Re: [QUAD-L] Driving

2006-01-13 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/12/2006 9:51:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My husband who is quad has been driving about 15 years, but lately..I am terrified to ride with him since we had a horrendous accident (he was driving and lost control of our van while pulling

Re: [QUAD-L] Driving-Zero power steering

2006-01-14 Thread DiannaL767
My van has 0 effort steering Sorry for the confusionyes, I meant zero effort power steering :-)

[QUAD-L] exercise dvd on ebay

2006-01-15 Thread DiannaL767
Some have asked about exercise videos. 6469312182 on ebay.Looks interesting. Diane

Re: [QUAD-L] Waxing for women

2006-01-24 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/24/2006 7:02:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No, but if I could afford it money and embarrassment wise I'd go for one of those brazillian waxes! I wonder if lq's question was directed at brows, legs or :o) I answered for brows.

Re: [QUAD-L] Waxing for women

2006-01-24 Thread DiannaL767
Hey gals do any of you wax? if so,at home or salon? Thanks... lq I use to have my hubby do my eyebrows until he pinched my skin a few times then I went to the salons for waxing...then, I started to see an electrologist which was the BEST way to go. It took a yr of monthly visits @

[QUAD-L] Re: Waxing for women

2006-01-25 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/24/2006 9:43:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: wonder how much for legs etc... i don't know but each visit would take 'forever' for legs. it took about 1/2 an hr for brows. each hair individually.

Re: [QUAD-L] printer ~friend question

2006-01-25 Thread DiannaL767
Hi All, A "friend" of mine, (I've only known her 6 months) who lives in my apartment building comes in and use's my computer AND printer. I don't mind her using the computer to go on line BUT I do mind her printing out so much stuff. What can I do to the printer (through

Re: [QUAD-L] Waxing for women

2006-01-26 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/25/2006 7:23:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hmmm, cool.I've been wanting to do my eyebrows for yrs now. Where does one find an electrologist to perform electrolocys? (poor spelling)

Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Crash

2006-02-01 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 1/31/2006 9:37:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Saw on the news a story of a van in Phoenix that crashed into a house,breaking natural gas lines and causing a big mess. Then they show the driver, aquad. Looked like about a c-5-6. He said

Re: [QUAD-L] uti's

2006-02-02 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/2/2006 6:08:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well I can tell you what I did that has stopped mine for 8 months now. When I change bags, I now clean the connector inside out with alcohol. It didn't dawn on me to do that before. My doc

Re: [QUAD-L] Superbowl

2006-02-05 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/4/2006 6:12:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Who's everyone's Pic? Steelers! We have a hard time chatting during thesuperbowl. Like to watch the game AND the commercials! Then 1/2 time of course. Diane

Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking

2006-02-25 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/25/2006 2:29:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The local news WCBS_TV did a story @ NJ legislature wanting to put a bill through to let pregnant women park in handicap spaces. I am trying to find out what idiot proposed this idea so I may

Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking

2006-02-27 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/27/2006 4:54:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: can practically do 10mph, I could care less what spaces are available. Disabled parking spots are truly for people who have much difficulty getting from the car to the building. I am a quad and am

Re: [QUAD-L] AGE

2006-02-27 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/27/2006 1:25:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was just wondering how old everyone was on this site. I thought it would be interesting to knowI'm 36 and my fiance (C6/7 quad)' is 40. I'm

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Outsourcing

2006-02-27 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/26/2006 10:20:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I still have pretty good health now with only a recently drained abcess that bwon't close up completely. I completely soak a baby diaper I sit on in the course of a day while my doc scratches

Re: [QUAD-L] Youngstown, Ohio

2006-02-28 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 2/28/2006 11:32:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Monty is now looking at Youngstown, Ohio as a possiblerelocation site. Anyone out there know anything aboutit, especially as far as a quadriplegic being able tofind housing, quality care,

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