[QUAD-L] Asclepious Newsletter through Medicare rights I should've each

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Interesting information about switching from Medicaid to Medicare.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of KC in Johnson County Kansas)mip://0336a960/default.html mip://0336a960/default.html 䄀QÀ? Subject: The Fifth Step to Improving Prescription Drug CoverageSent:

[QUAD-L] Accessibility

2005-07-29 Thread wheelchair
John, you have a Life Mission to improve the path for others to follow. It should never be a problem but rather a Life's Project. It won't be easy in the beginning, but after the first few lawsuits for noncompliance, you will begin to notice some difference. You must not allow Stupidity to

Re: [QUAD-L] accessibility

2005-07-29 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: accessibility Curb cuts are a big problem here and crowded stores w/merchandise, ilses too narrow, etc.. Stores that just have too much stuff. The big one, bathrooms are supposed be handicapped accessible. they throw up some rails no matter how narrow and call it accessible. There

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

2005-07-29 Thread ~LittleQuad~
it seems to be taking the easy way outi have not seen it, but quad friend says i should[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 http://fly.to/littlequadYahoo ID -

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

2005-07-29 Thread Quietstream25322
Hi Diane, Me and my wife thought this was a great movie. Clint Eastwood said that some people were trying to INTERPET to MUCH from this movie. He said that it was Simply--- Telling a Story, And had nothing to do with changing peoples views or Euthinasia...If you recall in the movie He

Re: [QUAD-L] Accessibility

2005-07-29 Thread gina weatherley
I just wanted to say to John THEY SAY that's all women do is gripe, whine,bitch and complain. but look what we've accomplishedsometimes that's just what needs to be done.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John, you have a "Life Mission" to improve the path for others to follow. It should never be a

[QUAD-L] Legs strap

2005-07-29 Thread Richard Kratt
Does anyone out there know where I can find a premade strap to hold my legs together? The outsides of my shins are starting to rub against my leg rests. I have temporarily put in some foam pads, but I think the strap around the legs if its wide enough say at least 4 inches would be the best

RE: [QUAD-L] Legs strap

2005-07-29 Thread Eric W Rudd
I use a gait belt, I hook my door opener, phone, etc. on it. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Richard Kratt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 12:08 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Legs strap Does anyone out there know where I

[QUAD-L] Fwd: New Web Resources

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Interesting information someone might want to read.Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of KC Johnson County, Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Dear Dana, We've collected information on several new reports and other resources available on the Web that we hope you'll find interesting

[QUAD-L] Frist Backs Stem Cell!

2005-07-29 Thread QuadPirate
This is big news because he's a pro-life politician! Mark Frist Backs Stem Cell Research Position on Bill Puts Him at Odds With Bush By Lexie VerdonWashington Post Staff WriterFriday, July 29, 2005; 11:33 AM Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) today announced that he will

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

2005-07-29 Thread QuadPirate
That's what I thought Amye, if she was a real fighter this is where the story should've started. Just goes to show you how damn tough we are. Mark ---Original Message--- From: ~LittleQuad~ Date: 07/29/05 08:56:24 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]

Re: [QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

2005-07-29 Thread Stacy Harim
I don’t wear shorts. I make sure to wear thin pants. Between my thighs being a little chubby, having a catheter and the stockings for circulation, short don’t look very nice on me. I tan my upper half. Stacy - Original Message - From: Win To: Quad-List Sent: Friday, July

Re: [QUAD-L] Legs strap

2005-07-29 Thread Stacy Harim
They threw one together for me in rehab but my chair came with a strap that goes around the wheelchair that Velcro's to itself and makes it so I don't lose my legs off of the leg rests (permantly connected). That has worked great as a leg strap when I need it. Maybe if you asked your

Re: [QUAD-L] Legs strap

2005-07-29 Thread Lori Michaelson
Funny you should ask. When I was in my hometown in NY ... my agency nurse (and long time friend/acquaintence) would bring me seatbelt straps that I wrap around the back of my chair and then when I'm 'in' my chair I wrap the belt around my waist for support and balance (closes with velcro).

[QUAD-L] BEWARE ... It gets scarier

2005-07-29 Thread Lori Michaelson
Ya... this "new plan" is so convaluted that you KNOW it was thought up my the government!!! Medicaid recipients have a whole new thing to look into and the application for help is outrageous and the out-of-pocket costs are outrageous too! The way it's set up... EVERYONE will fall through

[QUAD-L] Good Crip VS Bad Crip

2005-07-29 Thread wheelchair
Good Crip- Mr/Mrs Businessperson, we have a problem that requires your immediate attention. Here is a list of noted problems and recommended suggestions for compliance. Please advise me of your intention and completion dates. Love Ya, Good Crip. Bad Crip- Hey Businessperson, You have a

[QUAD-L] Legs strap

2005-07-29 Thread wheelchair
Most DMEs carry velcro, or can order it for you. Have you tried that? W In a message dated 7/29/05 12:21:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone out there know where I can find a premade strap to hold my legs together? The outsides of my shins are starting to rub against my leg rests.

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

2005-07-29 Thread William Willis
tough, yes. but the easy way out is not always a bad thing. Suffering achieves neither wisdom nor salvation nor is it the mighty fight that elicits applause. It is simply a pain-in-the-ass fact void of glory that every one of us do our damnedest to escape. I completely understand her decision

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

2005-07-29 Thread Quietstream25322
34 years as a Quad ? Wow, I wonder if that is the record in here for the longest period that any of us in here have been quads ? By the way how did you become paralyzed ?? Thanks, Dan

[QUAD-L] Movie: Million Dollar Baby

2005-07-29 Thread wheelchair
Mr. Boyd could easily be the King and the winner of the longest period contest. Man, I miss that guy. W In a message dated 7/29/05 2:57:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 34 years as a Quad ? Wow, I wonder if that is the record in here for the longest period that any of us in here have been

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

2005-07-29 Thread Ol' Man River
Honorable mention Dave at 38 yrs (1967) I think Mr. Boyd is 1948 or something - 50 some years... i think Dave[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mr. Boyd could easily be the King and the winner of the "longest period contest."Man, I miss that guy.WIn a message dated 7/29/05 2:57:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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

2005-07-29 Thread MikeyBird3
In a message dated 7/29/2005 3:57:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 34 years as a Quad ? Wow, I wonder if that is the record in here for the longest period that any of us in here have been quads ? By the way how did you become paralyzed ?? Thanks, Dan I

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

2005-07-29 Thread wheelchair
Honorable mentions go to anyone who survives a trauma incident. Being able to carry on, while surviving for 38 years is a very specialty in its own. Bonsai= May You Live 1000 Years! W In a message dated 7/29/05 3:12:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Honorable mention Dave at 38 yrs (1967) I

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

2005-07-29 Thread QuadPirate
Well I think you're sending the wrong message saying it's not always a bad thing. You might re-think this answer if some one on here took your advice tomorrow and sent us a thank you e-mail. I for one have gained lots of wisdom from being a quad and don't mind sharing it with my children.

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

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Not a good movie for a new quad to see. It showed no opportunities for her. Sure she had a horrible family, but such as supportive friend. Why not use those fighting abilities in the right direction. Why not any independent living, that would've made a big difference. She appeared to be in

Re: [QUAD-L] Mr. Boyd

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Is Mr. Boyd on this list.Dana

[QUAD-L] Fw: Crank up the heat on stem cells this August

2005-07-29 Thread QuadPirate
---Original Message--- From: Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Date: 07/29/05 16:38:08 To: Maerk Jackson Subject: Crank up the heat on stem cells this August Crank up the heat on stem cells this August! Today, Senator Bill Frist announced his support of the Stem

Re: [QUAD-L] Legs strap

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Do they still have the Fred Sammons catalog? I used to get a lot of straws and they have a lot of things in it. I don't know if it is on the Internet. I ordered through a medical supply company in my city that ordered from their.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of Kansas City in

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

2005-07-29 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
Maybe it is just a story. There may be no message. john In a message dated 7/29/2005 5:17:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well I think you're sending the wrong message saying it's not always a bad thing. You might

[QUAD-L] in response to the guy whose wife cheated on him and stuff...

2005-07-29 Thread kaye allard
I have deleted the original request for input on quaddom, and people's strange ways. Un/fortunately, whichever way you look at it, we have been put in quite the observance deck when it comes to watching people and how they respond to a huge phenomena like a spinal cord injury. Not that we're stuck

[QUAD-L] Fwd: (no subject)

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
---BeginMessage--- Welcome to the Quad -List Kaye.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of Kansas City in Johnson County, Kansas) ---End Message---