[QUAD-L] Hello, I moved to AZ

. It's cooled down to the mid 90sthis week,but it's been about 105 since I got here. The afternoons were to hot to stay out, but after the sun went down it was so perfect. The warm air was so relaxing. I thought I'd subscribe again now that I have a home... Greg

[QUAD-L] Chair speed, insurance?.

reets, etc. Can anyone think of medical reasons I could use to ask for the bigger/faster motors? Thanks, Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

guess you could call the aid car to come twist your cath back right :-) Greg

[QUAD-L] Medicare?

help in the mornings and nights, but through the day I don't really need much help. Plus, would Medicare (NOT Medicaide) pay for house cleaning, shoping, etc.? Or do the agency Home Health Care workers do that as part of their help? Thx, Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Christopher Reeves / Go ahead yell at me now

. Sure having his money helps, but we should be happy for him, not jealous. Not that you are, but I've heard others complain about him, not for what he did or did not do, but purely that it was nor fair. Greg - Original Message - Yes, if I would have unlimited funds, I may have started therapy

Re: [QUAD-L] Christopher Reeves / Go ahead yell at me now

people should not be to quick to judge. And even if there was a bad bed sore, it comes down to each persons own responsibility to ask often to have your skin looked at. If you had all the nurses in the world, it's still your job to keep yourself healthy. Greg Me and my wife think something

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Hello, I moved to AZ

Hi, it was me (Greg) who moved to AZ. It was only for the warm weather. The benefits for me are not as good. WA had a state insurance program for uninsurable people. 30 states have that. For people with pre-existing injuries where no will insure them. Here in AZ, I can't find anyone who

Re: [QUAD-L] Senator Kerry's hometown newspaper

Remember, Bush's home town paper in conservative TX endorsed Kerry. I think both will keep us strong, to think Kerry will just bend over is foolish. But Kerry will do it without the world hating us. The Pres. doesn't realize you can be strong, have world opinion on your side, and still do what's

[QUAD-L] Grants

Anyone know of any grants to help those in chairs to convert their homes? Widen doors, bathrooms, ramps, etc. Thanks, Greg

[QUAD-L] Cell Phones, voice activated?

are not needed. Well, GPS is not needed, but sure is cool. Any voice activatedfree versions? Or are they just too junkie. I also need a good intercom, but thought a speaker phone would also work. Thanks, Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Introduction

Hello and welcome. What kind of problems do you have with Medicaid? Is it anything like Medicare? I am eligible for Medicare next year. Greg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:48 AM Subject: [QUAD-L

[QUAD-L] Attendant salaries

For those that have Live-In attendants, what kind of salaries do you pay? I would give room and board... looking into a 5 day and a 2 day attendant, but but not sure how to do it. I'd not like to have 2 live-ins. Maybe Live-in for the 5 day person and just salary for the 2 day person. But

Re: [QUAD-L] Notre dame Fires 1st Black coach school history

Title: Notre dame Fires 1st Black coach school history didn't lou holtz (sp) have even a better record and he got fired? - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: quadlist Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 7:05 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Notre dame Fires 1st Black coach school history

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

A cure to me is not being able to jump up and run a mile. A cure to me is just being able to get in/out of my chair, dressed, bathroom stuff, all by myself. I'd take that just dandy... Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

A good wheelchair place should be able to get after-market pads or make them. The place I used CARE, I hated the office people, but the repair guys always did good jobs at getting my chairs to fit right. They made brackets and pads to get my seating and switches just right. Greg Hi

Re: [QUAD-L] Bowel / Groin pain (hate to ask)

was on fire or getting crushed by something. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] cnbc's poll today

Instead of lowering damage awards, get rid of the bad doctors. The AMA trys to protect and hid them. I heard it's something like 75% of suits are against 15% of the doctors. That tells me they need to get rid of those doctors. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration/sensitive

higher. Greg "Stacy I wasn't implying that para's have it easier I was just saying if I hada good "Grip" I could help myself!"

[QUAD-L] New Chair

to the place I bought it. Hmmm Anyone have electric leg rests on the TDX3? Can the lowest it goes down be adjusted? Not for longer legs, but so they come in closer to the chair when hitting the button. Thanks Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Sci appearances

for months. You are responsible for protecting yourself.. Speak-up and loudly. Greg Yea HoustonI make sure my clothes are straight and tell my aids to dress me accordingly. Personalappearance isyour first contact with everyone around you

[QUAD-L] Cold / Heat

and the 2nd time it totally ripped off so the van wouldn't run at all. So I worry about the bad heat while out, b ut do bring water. Greg

[QUAD-L] City Grants

getting $5000 to ramp them and use to put in a roll in shower. No hassles, just get 3 bids. I never thought I'd qualify. I found out about it on a fluke. Just saw a story about grants, so I called the city and asked if our city did. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Pain

of my chair breaking. Greg On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:35:23 -0800, Silas Shelburne wrote:  Hi Smurf,  Iv had leg and hip pain every scince my accident, burning acking  pain.  Somtimes my hip feels like im setting on a rock.  Dr says  its fantom pain, I take pain meds- which help some.  The cold

Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

It won t cover the whole costs, but it sure helps. Plus the city is giving me $200 for changing my grass back yard into desert landscaping. It's a Save Water thing. Greg On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:59:29 -0600 (Central Standard Time), QuadPirate wrote:  Hey Greg,  I used this same grant money

Re: [QUAD-L] City Grants

There was a rule of how much you make a year, but it was pretty high. Because 5 people live here, the range was up to $55,000 a year or so. Plus the house I just bought was $400,000, and they didn't count that. Greg On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:12:27 -0500, Liz wrote:  do you have

[QUAD-L] (change) Pepsi and Coke and SCI

It's better if we all change the Subject Line with our messages. I thought maybe people were using Coke and Pepsi bfor their BP :-) - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: Lori Michaelson ; Quad Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and

Re: [QUAD-L] Movie

What movie? - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: Quad List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 6:58 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Movie Why is no one talking about this movie? I had no clue it portrayed disability in such a way. I was going to go see it, but not

[QUAD-L] Fuse?

on the chair that a fuse can fit in. Thanks, Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] My theory

can still look healthy, nice strong chest and arms. etc. Paras can work a bit easier too. That's not saying a quad can't date, but let's be real. More money on average I bet, drive easier, can actually drive and pick up a date, looks. just my thoughts Greg - Original Message - From

Re: [QUAD-L] UTI'S

I use a cath install kit. A new syringe each time I change it. It comes with the water, syringe, gloves, etc. Greg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] UTI'S

[QUAD-L] DVD Recorder?

you can adjust the quality a bit, like a VHS tape, 2 to 6 hours, but is a 2 hour setting as good as it looks on the original showing. We get DVR, digital video recorder, on our cable. Like Tivo... And I'd love to save some movies to DVDs. Greg

[QUAD-L] Sure Hands

slide down. I've tried putting sticky stuff on them, so they don't slide. I've tried adjusting them to every hight. It just doesn't squeeze me soon enough. Any other ideas? I thought of crossing the thigh pads, putting the right one across to the left leg. Greg

[QUAD-L] FOX

it. FOX would be great if they only did to the far Right what they do to anything Left. Greg

[QUAD-L] VCR

this? Thanks, Greg

[QUAD-L] Rugby

The Arizona Republic did a big story on quad rugby in today's paper... http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0221ruelas21.html I hope it's ok to list it here.. Not a game for fragile players 'Quads' get tough on rugby court Feb. 21, 2005 12:00 AM All

Re: [QUAD-L] Movies!

I watch IFC all the time, that and TCM. I love old movies shown in widescreen. I love that every Fri and Sat night they show Samuri movies, mainly a series called The Blind Swordsman, mostly made in the 1960's. The older series are better than the newer ones. Greg Thanks to all you cats

Re: [QUAD-L] BlueTooth?

I was hoping to get one where there is no button whatsoever.. Greg They have cells that have the capability. You still have to buy the accessory. They have ear pieces and mics that you clip to your collar, coat, etc and hit a button when someone calls. I'm actually going for a cell phone

[QUAD-L] Format HD?

Question about formatting a harddrive. Do I just type format c:\ We have a few viruses and I want to clean the computer. Will this get rid of the viruses? Or do they stay in the memory even if you reformat? Thanks much, Greg

[QUAD-L] B-program

After 20 years, I'm having some minor troubles with my B.P. It started after I started taking Oxycontin. That made me a bit backed-up so to say. So I take this prescription powder stuff in water. So now things are pretty normal in that way, but I'm still having troubles going. I was using the

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Playing God

I saw a doctor talking about that. He said it was a common thing to do, mostly for the family to feel better, not the person getting it. someone who is brain damaged is not being feed BUT IS being given morphine to relieve her pain. If she was brain dead as some have suggested then how

Re: [QUAD-L] Playing God

Religion is a big part of this. The families attorney is a big zealot. He was involved in the abortion clinic stuff. Plus he says not only is everyone on the right to die side going to burn in Hell. But if they pull the tube, She will burn in Hell. Now that's one scary belief in God. Greg I read

[QUAD-L] AZ

, from rock to jazz to classic. Lots of cool things going on. I'm sure lots of cities do these things, it's just I was always to cold to go out in the nights. To you cold quads, moving somewhere warm can be a life changer. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] AZ

by trees and bushes. During the hevey rains it totally fills with water and I have lake front property for a few days.Our HOA rules say everyone must have 25% grass in the front yard and at least 2 trees. HOAs can get bad, but they do keep your neighborhood looking nice. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] AZ

the roads go in every direction. Greg - Original Message - Where in Arizona are you living?

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark - Pics of the house Finally

bills are 1/4. Not so much heating here, but lots of A/C. Hope your not to cold or wet... Greg - Original Message - From: Bob Hickey To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:14 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Mark - Pics of the house Finally Hi Aaron.Im Bob Hickey from

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark - Pics of the house Finally

of deer and snow. But in this neighborhood the main hunting is quail, dove, and havalina (sp? wild pig). I haven't seen the pigs, but in the suburb next to ours they have a real problem with them, going through their garbage and eating the landscaping. Greg - Original Message - Hey

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare ?

5 years ago, but just found out about it last year. Greg - Original Message - From: Dana Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Medicare ? From my experience, Medicare pays for hospital stays and most 'stuff' you get

[QUAD-L] Another Medicare ?

Will Medicare cover Magic Bullets and or Enemez? Or the "BluePads" that go under you? Thanks, Greg

[QUAD-L] Scorpion

and she is fine. Never thought I'd find one inside on the floor. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Scorpion

be called lightning lizards. Greg - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Scorpion This summer will be our 5th summer in southern, AZ (2 hours south of Greg). We moved here June 2nd 2001

Re: [QUAD-L] Bible prophecy

I think this war war fought "because" of G.W.'s belief in the Bible. The hard Right vwanted this long before 911, they had hopes of this thing happening since he was elected. G. -.

Re: [QUAD-L] Bible prophecy

in 911. If the UN Resolutions were the big issue, then why not go after him before 911. Greg The contiuation of the war in Iraq was due to non-compliance to the cease-fire agreement signed by Sadamned in 91. UN Resolution 1441 was adopted UNANIMOUSLY by the UN Security counsel. It was specific

Re: [QUAD-L] Bible prophecy

Clinton thought they had WMD, the world did, even Bush Sr. did when he was in office. But they did not think it was an imminent threat. The reasons given now for this war would justivy going into many countries, but we don't. Greg - Original Message - From: Stuntman [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [QUAD-L] Bible prophecy

correct. Lets bomb Canada to make sure they don't become harbors for terrorists. Our country has always believed you don't punish for someting you might do. That sounds like the movie Minority Report. Greg Considering we needed to make SURE a place like Iraq (which was already

[QUAD-L] Arm Pain

start to sweat. Anyone else feel this in the mornings? Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Arm Pain

in, but my mornings a getting bad. I'll try changing the hight of my bed's head at night. Greg Th

Re: [QUAD-L] re: overload of Mexicans

. Emergencies yes, but then kick them out, from whatever country they are from. And crack down very hard on those from Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, who came in legally with visas, but then never left when they were supposed to. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Immigrants

get. YOU hired them, YOU made the decision on who got the job. So YOU made prices go down and eliminated a job for an American. Greg - Original Message - I just had my block fence fixed by a Mexican who came to my door offering to do the job for half of what a white (possibly legal) guy w

[QUAD-L] Bathroom Remodel

with a $3000 overcharge. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Rain Coats keeping legs dry

I've seen great parkas or hooded ponchos maid for those in wheelchairs. I've tried oine one, but never bought one. They look like it would be perfect. I've seen nthem cheaper, but here is one. http://www.accessiblethreads.com/catalog_i.html Greg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

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

Just assume any offer in an e-mail is a fraud... Greg - Original Message - From: Ol' Man River To: Approval Department ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] making money from home (?) it was a new one on me. I'm sure

[QUAD-L] Murderball

Anyone seen the movie Murderall yet? Not sure if it's out yet, but I keep seeing ads for it. About quads playing rugby, etc. Greg

[QUAD-L] Hot Day

It's a bit warm this week here in AZ, it was a record 117 yesterday, 115 today. I though my tires might melt as I was getting my niece at school. And a chance of rain tomorrow... Wow Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] DREZ procedure

at some point I might need to fix it with surgery. Did you get that storm the other day down there? Out lawn chairs were down the street. Non stop lightning and high winds. Greg - My pain and discomfort began w/ abdominal stuff too. After 4-5 yrs

Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Movie: Million Dollar Baby

’ve never seen it. Greg

[QUAD-L] Million Dollar Baby / Roy Oshea

heart and try hard enough. Greg Anyone that wants to see a great movie a sci should see Rory O'Shea was here, great movie, true to sci and great acting directing in my opinion a much better movie with a good ending. http://www.roryosheawasheremovie.com/

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

t; it's the only way to learn. The more they learn about us, the more they will see we are just like them... only different :-) Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] How I got cheated on home business deal.

Never get into anything that asks you to send them money. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 7:11 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] How I got cheated on home business deal. Hello all, A few years back vocational rehab of

[QUAD-L] Gut

help tighten up loose muscles? Anyone try it and or got any other ideas to help? Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Gut

. I try and twist my body as fast and much as I can, but in 15 seconds I'm out of breath and dizzy. Greg

[QUAD-L] Insurence

cuffs and a writing pen holder that I put my fork in instead of a pen... works great. It looks like they will be pretty good and cover lots of things. Plus there is no $500 a month premium I've been paying. G. Greg

[QUAD-L] Caregivers

house work, etc. Anyone in the Phoenix area use a service they can recommend? Finding ones that know how to work with quads is never easy. Thanks, Greg

[QUAD-L] Alone at night

go into a mini panic attack if these happened and no one was here to help. Greg

[QUAD-L] Home Care

or something, if they will get me dressed and up while they are here. I'm trying to get weekend care, but can't do my bowel care and change my SP cach twice a day. Any ideas on things I might be able to say I need "Home Care" for? thx, Greg

[QUAD-L] Exercise

them to get the length I want. I hook it on a door knob, or hook it on my armrest, etc. I double it sometimes. I also try twisting around lots and fast, but that gets me dizzy. Greg

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

of art that was done by my 3rd cousin (I never met them or anything) I got it for $20 and it's at the frame shop right now. Greg - Original Message - Heavens no! I just look for different things! I got some great deals on cases of exam clubs. Plus got some really nice pants from ebay--3

Re: [QUAD-L] SureHands

I like it a lot. I use the gab bar not the sling. It works well, but my butt hangs down and it does not grab my chest well. The thigh bar slides to my knees. I need to get a non skid surface on the thigh bars. Greg - Original Message - From: Lester Smith To: quad-list@eskimo.com

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

or anything. It was a charcoal sketch not a painting, so maybe no one thought anything about it. but it was a cousin so I thought it would be cool to have. I have Ebay set to e-mail me anything something is listed that has keywoods I picked. Greg - Original Message - From: "Dana Miller&qu

Re: [QUAD-L] Pain and AD

They said it could have been a sore, or some bruising around the bone after 20 years of sitting. They still don't know for sure what is causing the pain. They say neither one of those should cause that bad of pain. I think it's obviously one of those things. Greg - Original Message -

[QUAD-L] Helper

visit at a higher rate. I am going to try an ad, but I bet not many people want to commit to a weekend job that is only 1 hour in the morning and 1 at night. I just hate this... Greg

[QUAD-L] Pain and AD

William, If you hurt your hip or other joints and latter on you are having trouble extending them or pain. I'd ask your doc about H.O.Heterotopic Ossification. Lots of quads get it. It's basically your joints get calcified. It can be treated with medication. --- I have developed that same

Re: [QUAD-L] Drinking in bed

Also, instead of costly specialty straws. In past days, I used an IV line or bought rubber tubing from a hardware store on a 100 foot roll. That way it can be as long as you want, and best, it's a lot cheaper. Greg - Original Message - From: Joan Anglin To: quad-list@eskimo.com

[QUAD-L] Avinza

Anyone try Avinza? My doc just gave me a script for it. Sounds interesting, I read that it's a 24 hour time release. The Oxycontin/MS Contin was supposed to be 12 hour time release, but it never lasted more than 8 for me. Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] sleep

keep my ears warm, but sleep with just a thin blanket. Greg - Original Message - My name's also Greg and I always feel 10 degrees colder than everyone else in the room. In the winter, I'll cover my head with the blanket completely and finally fall asleep. About 3 hours later, I wake

Re: [QUAD-L] Shivers

one killer of quads. My symptoms get so bad, I'd do anything. You can't just assume you got the right antibiotic. I'm lucky that my doc office is nextdoor to a lab office. My new insurence wants the labs to do it, not the docs office. Whatever, at least it'as close. Greg HI GROUP-the culture idea

[QUAD-L] ibot chair

I got a email saying the ibot chair was going to be on Oprah today, Thurs 29th. No idea if true... Gref

Re: [QUAD-L] Big award to quad

Remember, 30-40% will go to his lawyer. So he gets about 4 mil. Unless he buys bonds, investments can go down just as easy as up. And the Market just had a big drop a few years ago. If you got in just in time for a 50% drop, remember it takes a 100% increase to catch back up. So I'd go very

Re: FW: RE: [QUAD-L] Restless Leg Syndrom

I took every spasm pill they had, not one even slowed the spasms. But once I took some oxycontin for pain, my spasms stopped 99%. At first the doc said no way, but then agreed that was it. The spasms were caused by pain in my hip from H.O. Over calcifying bone growth. Greg

[QUAD-L] Reading with pets

and watch the lizards run around our brick wall fence. We have about 3-5 lizards laying/holding on the side of the fence wall at any given time. I love atracting nature to our yard, but had to stop the bird feeders cause our dog caught a few birds... Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Big award to quad

, but nurse), it can go fast. I assume you didn't need that an could risk a bit more than him. I'd try and figure out my expensive, invest enough in bonds to cover that, then be a bit more risky on the rest. Greg "5.7 million isn't going to last very long." Bullony- 25 years ago I was paral

Re: [QUAD-L] Hands free Phone

irate, does yours need to be plugged in ? Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] I just came in from my backyard. I voted for John Flynn andmy neighbor knows

No reason to get angry just because he puts Bush signs in his yard... it's his yard, he can put Saddam signs if he wants to. Even if you hate Bush, why get angry at someone who like him. Peoploe have the "Right" to be wrong. Just ignore him, if he is doing things just to bug you, it's

[QUAD-L] B-P

p. Either they don't want to do that or don't know how to. Thanks, Greg

[QUAD-L] Caregivers

hours every morning, just to get me up. I wish there was a service that could match up quads that lived by eachother. So if their helps were interested in making a few extra bucks, they could run over to help another quad. For emergencies and vacations. It sure would be helpful Greg

[QUAD-L] Home Care on Medicare

cath, etc. Or to do a bowel-program? Anyone have luck for anything? Thanks, Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Proper placement at restaurants

sit hidden in back. Just my thoughts... Greg - I like to hold restaurant's feat to da fire. If they say that they are accessible, to me, that doesn't mean that I have to be seated in the aisle and be the Floor Show

Re: [QUAD-L] Caregivers

to be helpful. Greg I am 6 ft tall and with my powerchair and 4" cushion, I can not get under any table in a restaurant. Has anyone solved this issue?

[QUAD-L] Going out to Restaurantsw

a cuff where the fork comes out the side is hard for me to eat. We should go out to where we want and not worry about what others think or look at. Go out, enjoy yourself. Wanchik Writer link http://www.activeforever.com/Products.asp?Action=""> Greg I haven't been to 1 restaurant

Re: [QUAD-L] falling asleep...no turns

I use a 4 inch thick foam mattress with an 18 inch square cut out where my butt goes. In that opening I place a gell pad. I sleep all nigh without turning, for 15 years or so. --- If you don't get turned, what do you sleep on ? any special mattress ?

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

often wake up with my blankets over my face trying to cover my ears. As goes my ears, goes my body (as far as cold goes.) Greg What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding Po's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer. Bobbie

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