[QUAD-L] Voice remote controls

Hello everybody, Nearly 8 years ago I purchased the INVOCA remote control that can operate the TV by using voice. It did not really work the greatest back then and since then I have not really needed it. That has now changed. I tried to get it working last week and it was working pretty good

Re: [QUAD-L] On a hot summer night

Let me sleep on it, baby baby let me sleep on it... I'll give you an answer in the morning... :-) On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com wrote: would you offer your throat to the wolf w/ the red roses? Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com -- Lori Age - 45 C4/5 complete

Re: [QUAD-L] going thru process of getting powerchair

On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi, GangI'm trying to get a new powerchair, i'm new to the medicare process because we have always had my own or wife's job insurance--my wife lost her job of 14 years in December 2009. So I had to join a medicare

[QUAD-L] UPDATE Re: BLUEANT BLUETOOTH EARPIECE FOR HANDS FREE CELL PHONE USE

no experience with the BLUEANT people. Mike~ -Original Message- *From:* Lori Michaelson [mailto:lorilivin...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, January 25, 2010 6:26 PM *To:* Mike Murach; quad-list@eskimo.com *Subject:* BLUEANT BLUETOOTH EARPIECE FOR HANDS FREE CELL PHONE USE

[QUAD-L] BLUEANT BLUETOOTH EARPIECE FOR HANDS FREE CELL PHONE USE

The earpiece that I have been using for the last 2 years with my Motorola RAZR phone was great but it died last week and now they do not make that style anymore. Ugh! I forget the name but am lost without it. In the meantime... I just got the *BLUEANT* headset [suggested by Mike below]. *HOW*

[QUAD-L] WHO is responsible for putting you in a wheelchair...

she became more lenient ... in this life anyway. Bottom line... I can now realize *that it was me, myself and I that* put me in the car that fateful night. Sure, there were extenuating circumstances but I made the choice of getting in the car. And I can't read the future! LOL Lori Michaelson Age

Re: [QUAD-L] RECOMMENDATIONS, PCAs Healthy Relations

When I lived in New York State I actually had 3 male caregivers. The first one did not do my hands-on care but he worked in the capacity of 3 hours every weekday to have him do whatever I want. Ahem! That came out the wrong way. LOL. Although true. I would get home from college and he would

Re: [QUAD-L] Scoliosis +

Tod and Greg took the words right out of my mouth! With my body being super hypersensitive by having posttraumatic syringomyelia and getting worse and not having the suppositories work like they used to... things have gotten worse for me over the years rather than staying the same. I must say I

Re: [QUAD-L] can't visit family - not accessable

The *very little* family that I have left (6 people) all live in the Northeast. But a couple of years ago a big estrangement happened and now I am not in touch with them so much anymore. Long long long long story. Accessibility into their homes is not the problem... getting there is the

Re: [QUAD-L] Winter Solstice

Hey Dan! I am not exactly pagan but I am definitely not a member of1 another particular sect either (like Christianity, etc.). However, I respect and prefer the pagan beliefs over organized religions. Also, let us remember that all the fun traditions surrounding Christmas including Christmas

Re: [QUAD-L] Hot vs. Cold Quads

days. And, at those temps..it FEELS cooler in the summer with the AC. Sunny and 64 here today outside. And thankful to not be in the storm that's been traveling. Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 30 years post Tucson, AZ On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 7:51 PM, John S. alcibiat...@yahoo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Hot vs. Cold Quads

to me now! *DITTO* Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 30 years post Tucson, AZ (35 years of my 45 years were spent in the Northeast however) Don. This is fascinating to me. I grew up in chilly Wisconsin (northern U.S.) and once I had my SCI could no longer tolerate cold. I moved

Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and wheelchair

And/or where does everyone get the $$$,$$$ to purchase these vans? Especially those, but not limited to, those who are receiving Medicaid or the waiver system and can only have X-number of dollars in your checking account/savings account, etc.? Lori On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM, John S.

Re: [QUAD-L]

to join in and find out about their diagnosis, what they can do about it, talk to other people, etc. etc. etc. http://www.asap.org/forum/ Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 30 years post Tucson, AZ On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:16 PM, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.netwrote

[QUAD-L] NIGHTLY HOSPITAL BED USERS.....

Hi group, How many of you use a fully adjustable hospital bed on a nightly basis? When I say fully adjustable I mean to include that the bed also has the up and down feature off the floor. I have always had to use one since my injury in 1979. My caregivers have to move from one side of the bed

Re: [QUAD-L] patrick?

the end of the movie when he would prefer death over life and * why*. Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM, John S. alcibiat...@yahoo.com wrote: becoming bitter is something we all deal with. I personally feel normal people think

Re: [QUAD-L] Hands Free Computer Booting

We keep our computer on all the time as well but when the computer freezes and I am alone - there is no hands-free option. I don't need a hands-free option as I can move the mouse and use Dragon NaturallySpeaking, etc. but I am screwed when everything freezes and absolutely nothing works. Lori On

Re: [QUAD-L] frustrations with Medi-Cal and Medicare

have to keep being eligible, etc. In other words, flashlights up our butts and so on and so forth. Some of us just fall between the cracks. To much money/assets to qualify but not enough money to be able to hire the extra care we need as far as home health aides and other things. Lori Michaelson Age

[QUAD-L] Keith in NJ

Anyone heard from Keith in NJ? Keith - if you're lurking..please write me. Can't find your email right now. -- Lori Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, nearly 30 years post Tucson, AZ

Re: [QUAD-L] Syrinx

I agree totally with Tod below. And, even though I am not male, my symptoms began with lower abdominal PAIN whereby I could hardly think. SYRINGOMYELIA sux big time. Lori On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 10:44 AM, Tod E. Santee sant...@cox.net wrote: Ron David (mrpockets_2000): ... I *do* know very

Re: [QUAD-L] Chair Repairs

not terrible either. What we have found over so many years is that it comes down to laziness. It is not them who have to go through all of what you went through as well not getting all the parts fixed. This country is going down hill faster and faster. Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 29

[QUAD-L] Our Social Security Disability checks will not increase with inflation next year, etc.

Did everyone received the news that, unlike any other year in history, our Social Security disability checks will not increase next year and the next year after that for the cost of living increases? The increase is very little but at least it helps a little. Not anymore! One of many articles

Re: [QUAD-L] Permobil

luck when it is time! Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 2:26 AM, sirq...@aol.com wrote: Any Permobil users? I've always had an arrow or a storm. My new storm is not working out. I'm thinking Permobil C 350 corpus or the C 500 RS

[QUAD-L] Where are ALL the quads?

question that I have always wanted to bring up. Any thoughts? Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ

[QUAD-L] syrinx

with whatever you decide to do! I am just hanging in there with the pain and the body hypersensitiveness. Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 5:26 AM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I'll let you know Ron, We are trying to decide if I

Re: [QUAD-L] syrinx

further and untethering - even Craig Hospital admits that the end result of the surgery has a 50% chance of helping. Good luck with whatever you decide to do! I am just hanging in there with the pain and the body hypersensitiveness. Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post

Re: [QUAD-L] Magic Bullet Suppositories

in their history of selling them and them being the original makers of the product. Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 9:03 AM, Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: *Hi, do any of you know where to buy the magic bullet suppositories in less

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: TOE NAIL CURE

That is so weird that you brought up or mentioned using *Vick's Vapor Rub*on nail fungus'. I had a thumbnail fungus way back in 1982 and my doctor told me that it just takes time to grow out (approximately a year) and that is what happened. Strangely enough, about three - four years ago the

Re: [QUAD-L] Please, do one more thing.

think for themselves. So, I agree with Dan (below). Lori Michaelson Age - 45 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 2:12 PM, Dan d...@unh.edu wrote: Relax Glenn. That story been going around the Fox Network and their ilk for awhile. It's a total lie. If it refers

Re: [QUAD-L] Everyone is in a Twitter

) I am sure there is a way around to stop that sort of thing. Like many others I am trying to get a wound healed and I have about 100 other things to do on the PC when I do have PC time. I'm glad so many people are having so much fun with theirs however! Lori At 04:22 PM 6/28/2009, Lori

[QUAD-L] Everyone is in a Twitter

It seems like everyone is all in a twitter about Twitter.com! Pardon the pun! LOL. First it was *MySpace*, then people started using *Facebook* and now * Twitter* is hot for the same reasons as the two prior sites. Again, I don't have time to start one of these let alone keep up with it so it

[QUAD-L] FACEBOOK FRIENDS

to it! Just wanted to let you know! Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ

Re: [QUAD-L] Getting Stuck

using common sense. Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM, Greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: I walked my dog this morning down to the golf course, we find balls and he picks them up and puts them on my feet rest to take home. I

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark Jackson

that) but he said and explained so much more! The number of people that die of medical mistakes every year in this country is equal to a jet crashing and killing around 200 people *every* *day*. I already knew this but I hope those who watched the show got a good wake-up call. Lori Michaelson

Re: [QUAD-L] Questions

was out of the x-ray room! I don't use my inhaler on a regular basis and do so very very very rarely (usually years) so I never had a problem with low potassium before my episode or since. Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Dan

Re: Re: [QUAD-L] Uroquid

(and myself) solved many a problem for me when doctors have failed. Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 12:47 PM, John S. alcibiat...@yahoo.com wrote: Mandelamine is an anti-infective but it is real medicine and as Lori said, you must

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark

to him and now David Kelmer. Jeepers. And, undoubtedly, we do not know a good number of quadriplegics that are falling victim to a nursing home or doctor or hospital negligence that we have never met. *Big Sigh* Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Sat, Jun 6

[QUAD-L] Central Lines or PICC Lines and what could go wrong...

to know what they're doing. Just good to stay informed! Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 5:11 PM, Bill Jenkins mikeybird...@embarqmail.comwrote: Dave died when they removed a central IV line from his neck. His body (as per his wishes

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Dave Kelmer and Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson from Arkansas died??? Lori On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 9:54 AM, daa...@aol.com wrote: It is so sad losing Dave and Mark this year from the list. I miss them both! They were both great guys and contributed much caring to the list and other people's lives on it. I hope you are doing

Re: [QUAD-L] Dave Kelmer

if it was unexpected. Like Dave O'Connell many of us quads would like to know the reasoning behind is passing. If anyone can shed some light on this perhaps it can be helpful. Thank you for letting us know! Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Wed, Jun 3

[QUAD-L] about docs giving new drugs

*EXACTLY! * On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 3:53 PM, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.netwrote: Hello, I wanted to add something about drugs that some will disagree with. If you keep going in to see the doc too often you will inevitibly be put on more drugs. One of the keys to living long as

Re: [QUAD-L] Emmit

Know, I had not heard. And since he has not contributed to the list and so very long -- I must admit that I forgot about him as well as many others who say that they will be back but don't. I also remember him being a great, funny guy with great admissions and a great personality. I think we

Re [QUAD-L] Emmit

homes, etc.. I also remember Emmett being a great, funny guy with great admissions here to the list and a great personality! I think we all have a predestined time to go and his was earlier than expected. Lori -- Forwarded message -- From: Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Batteries at Auto Zone?

I remember was my first two wheelchairs (power wheelchairs of course) I used acid, deep cell batteries. I also remember a couple of occasions whereby active not want to wait to go through a vendor so I went to a local place called Battery World (in my area) to get them with no problem. Now, I

Re: [QUAD-L] Hypothermia

bills affordable in the Northeast I remember we only kept it at 72° inside in the winter time. So, it looks like it's me! I hate it and I can't imagine going back to the Northeast or any colder climate. It makes or breaks my day. Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson

Re: [QUAD-L] Hypothermia

to the males! Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 2:58 PM, Lori Taylor llt1...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi Raymond, While I may not have a degree to tell me hypothermia quadriplegia go hand in hand, I do have 30 years of being a quad as my

Re: [QUAD-L] Energizer (Quad) Bunnies

I believe I have said this before on the list but I will say it again. Or something that Stephen King said in both his novella and the great movie *The Shawshank Redemption*: Get busy living or get busy dying. Lori On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 11:45 PM, bob quinn kult...@yahoo.com wrote: What

Re: [QUAD-L] Energizer (Quad) Bunnies

Dave O. wrote: dav...@aol.com wrote: i'm too mad/mean to quit !! this really p...@s pi#...@s me off! Too funny Dave. What is even funnier is that some people would probably think that that would be my response! I remember when able bodied people used to have that question for me in one way or

Re: [QUAD-L] Scorpions

Thank God that we still have not seen one here in the 7 1/2 years we have been here! Us quads just can't jump and get away from them if we are in bed or something like that. I always feel like when I respond to something like this that I will jinx myself but sorry this is your second experience

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it- or is it?

A relative of mine was given a wooden plaque that reads The more you complain; the longer God makes you live. Depending on which God you believe in of course. LOL. Having that be true-- unfortunately many of us are going to be around a long time. LOL LOL On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 2:20 PM,

Re: [QUAD-L] It's not worth it

BINGO! Anyone notice that there seems to be more and more stupid people around? And not because of the population problem question -- if there is one (another argument). Not ignorant (because the ignorant have a capacity to learn) but stupid, stupid, stupid! Speaking of stupid, anyone see that

[QUAD-L] Physician's extra titles...?

I'm looking at some local physicians and physiatrists. Having been around the block for 29 years and having dozens and dozens and dozens of Docs over those years -- the following doesn't ring any bells (regarding the *2nd* * acronym* after their names. Examples: __ __ MD MA --- Of course I

Re: [QUAD-L] uti infections that require IV drugs

to him for treatment or looking out for your best interest. If he doesn't think Pseudemonas isn't a big deal -- he's a fool. If you HAVE the infection -- *preventatives* (H2O intake, Cranberry juice or tablets, more Vitamin C) won't DO anything. Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years

Re: [QUAD-L] uti infections that require IV drugs

Typo by me below. I wrote: If he doesn't think Pseudemonas isn't a big deal -- he's a fool. I MEANT to say: If he doesn't think Pseudemonas *is* a big deal -- he's a fool. Lori On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 4:23 PM, Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.comwrote: I THINK you recall my history

Re: [QUAD-L] uti infections that require IV drugs

NEVER KNEW THIS WAS EVEN AVAILABLE DID YOU? DANNY H. --- On *Tue, 1/27/09, Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.com* wrote: From: Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] uti infections that require IV drugs To: ddh...@sbcglobal.net, quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday

Re: [QUAD-L] Bill targets handicapped parking violators

Perhaps always carry a bottle of sugar water to put in gas tanks. :-) Be it a car, motorcycle, SUV, etc -- cripple them up for a bit. Lori On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 8:16 PM, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.netwrote: Hey guys, I thought I would tell you an interesting parking story that

Re: [QUAD-L] Bill targets handicapped parking violators

Yeah. Anyway, someone has probably already said this but the office of motor vehicles gives the placards (or licence plates with wheelchair insignias on them) out like candy. If you have white hair -- eligible! The problem with bills being passed -- is whether they are actually enforced or not.

Re: [QUAD-L] Occupational Therapist vs Physical Therapist........

was in the hospital (before in-house rehab hospital) for nine months. In case you notice that my signature below says 29 years. Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Quadius quad...@gmail.com wrote: Some of the issues you raised

Re: [QUAD-L] Magic bullets

I have been getting mine from express medical (www.exmed.net) too for a least a couple of years now. However, I have been buying them by the 10 pack rather than the whole box of a hundred. Why? I have found that despite them telling you that they have a shelf life of one year that it is more

Re: [QUAD-L] cell phones cameras

Not boring at all Tod. Very informative! And here we are both in Tucson (although maybe 40-45 min away...dunno) and haven't met yet! Remember Joe Chrisiani's stores? He musta went out of business from competition with the big boys. ??? You must have more movement than Dan and me. I need one

Re: [QUAD-L] Service Dog Life

Mostly agree. Bottom line... There HAS TO BE a leader of the pack. A dog UNDERSTANDS THIS from instinct. If you want a good pet, a great canine family member, or a service dog -- SOMEONE has to be the pack leader. And ANY unwanted behavior *all stems from that.* Watch at least 10 episodes of

Re: [QUAD-L] To Gmail Users...

! Lori Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 5:07 AM, Shahidul msal...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Lori, Good day. I found out a way to insert pictures with gmail. You use Outlook Express with gmail settings to send the mails only. Outlook

Re: [QUAD-L] cell phones

Motorola RAZR. Only need to push a button quickly to answer and hang up. All else - voice activated using name dial or digit-dial. Visit your local ATT or Alltel store and ask. Get an earpiece that acts as both a mic and a reciever. Lori On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 9:12 AM, Julie ju...@jlar.org

[QUAD-L] To Gmail Users...

Since I only use Gmail to receive things or to post text only so far -- I see that I can attach a file but I don't see anywhere whereby I can incorporate a file (image, photo, etc) INTO/INSIDE the e-mail itself. Using Gmail. I am looking all over the Gmail e-mail window right now and do not see

Re: [QUAD-L] Exercise

can run with that rumor and think Lori has the hots for Greg! LOL Lori Michaelson Age - 44 C4/5 complete quad, 29 years post Tucson, AZ On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: How many of you exercise regularly? I use to, but it never seemed to help much. I stopped

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: FW: Free Google number information!!

My home health aide told me I could dial 411 to get connected with any person or place in any state (where I was unaware of the number) in the same manner as described below. I thought it was free but when we got our next phone bill it was something like a dollar! So 411 charges but what is

Re: [QUAD-L] occupational identity following traumatic injury survey

I just remembered something. About two or three years ago I was somehow contacted (can't remember the specifics) by someone doing a survey on the local hospitals here in Tucson. A *phone* survey. And everyone else taking the survey (there were about 5 others than myself - all women who had been

Re: [QUAD-L] Exercise

True - I think. Lori On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 11:41 AM, Richard Kratt rkr...@sbcglobal.netwrote: Lori, Don't forget that a lot of the calories then were going towards wound healing. Richard --- On *Thu, 12/18/08, Lori Michaelson lorilivin...@gmail.com* wrote: From: Lori Michaelson

Re: [QUAD-L] Posting

Like several others... some are not getting all the postings. The list has been semi-active recently and I have received posts every day. You can go to the Quadlist archives to see them if you think (sounds like you are) missing the activity since the six! Me, Dan and a couple of others all

Re: [QUAD-L] occupational identity following traumatic injury survey

Yes, W, I most certainly agree regarding these surveys and always have. Or have leaned - the hard way. I was once young and green and naïve to actually take part in these type of surveys. Over the last 29 yrs of acquiring an SCI - I have done a several surveys of this sort. Even via mail.

Re: [QUAD-L] here's the deal arizona quads...

California is probably the most liberal state in the nation and has the most programs over any other state. So, if you think they are going to make cutbacks there -- we are ALL going to be in deep kimsheee. Tod answered the questions better than I could. You sound like you have it pretty sweet

Re: [QUAD-L] is anyone on list living in arizona?

I am the Lori being referred to. We ended up in Tucson because of my husband's job. Only for them (Raytheon) to move us all the way across the country and then laying off 400 software engineers after only 8 months of being here! Good thing we did not buy a house! Since then, Tucson has left a

Re: [QUAD-L] Hey Tod

It showed up on the list! Both of yours. There was a couple of days that there was no mail in my box for this list but I don't think I missed anything. Kind of quiet for most of the nation being so cold and being stuck inside. Fortunately, for Tod and I and some others - the next few days are

Re: [QUAD-L] Getting rejected from the quad-list

And *comcast.net* rejected too. Has been for 2+ yrs now. Therefore, sounds like an ESKIMO problem. So I was therefore forced to choose a browser program like this one (gmail) to receive and post. Instead of just my regular mail to make life easier. C'est la vie Lori In a message dated

Re: [QUAD-L] Flap surgery and Picc line

Mine was Dr ordered for a home health nurse *to do* *it*. I've had a PICC line in at home twice in the last 4 years. The less my husband has to do (and he is doing 99+% of my daily care) the better. Are you the same Floreen as on the SCIC list? Lori On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 5:06 PM, floreen

Re: [QUAD-L] Prevent UTI Pill?

Some people are on this silver oxide kick and actually my husband recently tried it on his wound but it did not help. I'm not knocking it -- I am only saying to be very cautious. This has been discussed here before. It is normally used as a *topical*preventative antibiotic (for pressure sores,

Re: [QUAD-L] Prevent UTI Pill?

- Antibiotic infection fighterhttp://www.coloidalsilver.com/ ...maybe this is what he is takingjust adding my 2cents Penny -Original Message- From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 7:58 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L

Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair oredering ps and qs

CORRECT Ron -- do not sign on the dotted line until you make sure everything is working, you try it out, etc. The PERMOBIL Vendor in NY let me try one out for a week (probably a model or used chair) and I remember that. No problems zooming under tables, desks, etc. But, I waited 1 1/2 years

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

I most certainly agree with you Greg! The dealers are essentially salesmen (like any salesperson) and they are looking at the big that are going to come from insurance companies or Medicaid that pay for these power chairs that have very high price tags now. The downside however is that when

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

If you are referring to the front casters (actually being an extra set of wheels) -- I totally agree! I have a hard time getting around with four wheels let alone having two more to worry about. Where they are, etc. etc. etc.! I have seen over the last several years that more and more chairs

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

John said the same and I agree! Our help comes from the government (well, for most anyway) even if it's county or state government. The government controls more (tons) of our lives than folks realize. Gasoline prices? The Fed Gov't CAN regulate this and stop the insanity in that realm. One

Re: [QUAD-L] quad movie recommendation

Yes, The Other Side of the Mountain movies got more into specifics AND about relationships/marriage after SCI. Last time I looked Jill Kinmont up (on the net somewhere) she is still alive but around 71 or so. Residing in CA. Us female quads are few far between compared to male quads. So that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

] wrote: *I DON'T RECALL THIS MOVIE, BUT I DID LIKE A 1990 MOVIE WITH RICHARD DREYFUSS CALLED, ONCE AROUND. IT SEEMED LIKE WHAT CAN HAPPEN IN REAL LIFE, AND WAS REAL GOOD BUT ALSO A SAD ENDING.* * DAN H.* --- On *Mon, 11/17/08, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: From: Lori

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

shit hasn't changed. do we have archives that far? Eric W [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Eddie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the Head

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

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

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

, the other side of the mountain. -- *From:* Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com *Sent:* Tuesday, November 18, 2008 1:33:03 PM *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Whose Life Is It Anyway?_Movie The movie *Whose Life Is It Anyway* is about

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

death can ramp up the value of their work. I guess he never saw, the other side of the mountain. -- *From:* Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com *Sent:* Tuesday, November 18, 2008 1:33:03 PM *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Whose

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

For whatever reason, after all these 29 years, and never had the opportunity to watch the movie *Whose Life Is It Anyway* with Richard Dreyfuss. Well, I had the chance to watch it a few days ago but was very disappointed with the ending. For those who have seen it---did it come across to you as

[QUAD-L] Politics_Kick Me in the Head!

As I have written to a few others off list -- the next time I talk about politics or religion HERE -- you all have my permission to come and kick me in the head for doing so! There is nothing new under the sun that everyone has different opinions and feelings ( and these are emotionally charging

Re: [QUAD-L] Comfort Rooms

Yep Danny. I was going to bring up his grandmother and the interview with her saying that she was president at his birth in Kenya but, as you can see, people do not want to hear it. Now even she can not be used as a witness. And why I am submitting this e-mail is beyond me. Obama bought

Re: [QUAD-L] Comfort Rooms

from? Relax! Dan - in wonderment. At 01:00 PM 11/16/2008 -0700, Lori Michaelson said something that elicited my response: Yep Danny. I was going to bring up his grandmother and the interview with her saying that she was president at his birth in Kenya but, as you can see, people do

Re: [QUAD-L] Comfort Rooms

Obama won the election but he's not in office YET. My point? A PA attorney (Philip Berg) is taking Obama's *non*-citizenship to the Supreme Court. Obama is NOT an American citizen (A CONSTITUTIONAL LAW that a President BE a natural born citizen) yet Obama's trying to slide his slick ass around

Re: [QUAD-L] Comfort Rooms

Yep. But with one addition. This is not America anymore. Lori On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 8:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I'm epically proud of Obama for comforting babies that survived an abortion by giving them a Comfort Room. A beautiful room where they can be held by a living

Re: [QUAD-L] Comfort Rooms

Wait, I can't tell if you're being facetious or not? Lori On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 8:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I'm epically proud of Obama for comforting babies that survived an abortion by giving them a Comfort Room. A beautiful room where they can be held by a living breathing

Re: [QUAD-L] VISTA

Both Jim and Steve are correct. Doing a clean install will most likely avoid any problems that we are having. Since I am not a computer guru I had my husband read Steve's response the other day and he was in agreement. That is why we are not returning it or throwing the baby out with the

[QUAD-L] Did you know.... Product Bar Coding

Over the last few years, we have found that anything that is Made in America isn't worth the paper it is printed on. Doesn't last very long at all. Clothing is not taxed in several states but Arizona is one of them that is. New York was taxing clothing for the longest time but that changed in

Re: [QUAD-L] VISTA

. AZDAVE On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 2:26 PM, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Dave, Sounds like you are having one of the *major problems* or issues that we were having and did not like. We did not have control over our own directories like I mentioned yesterday and that you mentioned

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