Stories such as these make me so grateful for my friends and family. I try to be as independent as possible, but things like transportation even though we have a great access bus system usually fall upon the shoulders of my friends and family. I have had to learn that when someone says I’m going to the store would you like to come along that I had better take them up on it right then rather than wait for when I want to go to the store!
No matter how hard it is for each and every one of us, there’s always someone who has a much rougher time. Prayers for Dawn. From: Larry Willis [mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 7:03 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Lift repair Sad. Will her family help if she is near them? Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: From: Gmail <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> Date: October 29, 2015 at 9:49:57 PM EDT To: Larry Willis <lwillis82...@gmail.com> Cc: "quad-list@eskimo.com" <quad-list@eskimo.com> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Lift repair Dawn has her name in for an HUD apartment very close to her family. NOBODY EVER visits her here and she's been here since 1995 Bobbie Smile Everyday On Oct 29, 2015, at 9:12 PM, Larry Willis <lwillis82...@gmail.com> wrote: Dawn sounds like she has given up and is seeking a way out. From what you have told us over the years, she has sought release for some time. About all we can do is pray for her and hope for the best. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: Gmail <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> Date: October 29, 2015 at 8:45:26 PM EDT To: Don Smith <scamper2...@gmail.com>, quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Lift repair My neighbor, Dawn, had 3 or 4 toes amputated because she has never worn shoes in 20+ years and she'd smash them, get infected. She frequents the ER. Just 3 days ago she was there because she was backed up. Her diet consists of pizza and hot dogs. I've suggested to her yogurt and boost but she will not listen to anybody She also has 2 open wounds on her legs. One under her thigh because the cushion is to firm but she dose absolutely nothing to help herself. The other open wound is on the side of her calf because her leg is pressing against the leg rest. So she just put some combined on the foot rest but will not change her body position. She is hanging on by a thread. And now her nursing agency cut her hours from 5 to 2 because of how she treats her home health aids. Bobbie Smile Everyday On Oct 29, 2015, at 5:56 PM, Don Smith <scamper2...@gmail.com> wrote: Ya it's crazy what they charge for labor rates, it's like they think we have a gold mine or something The place I take mine charges $100.00 1 hour minimum, he's the only place in an 80 mile radius. Don in Cal. p.s. I haven't heard about your neighbor in awhile On Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 2:17 PM, Gmail <bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> wrote: Today I had my 2001 ford E-150 van dual doors checked out because the first one that opens started opening more slowly than usual and slower that the other. Labor at my conversion company is $110 per hour On the bill was written; 2.25. Labor. $220 1 shop supplies. $10 "Check power - "working slowly" . Open door & disconnect operator arms-found hinges of right door had been "drilled" previously for applying lube. (Could not swing door easily) Apply penetrating lube (PB Blaster) to hinges . Lube lift at all moving location-platform pivots, hinges, pins, connecting joints, etc. Observed lift oil leaking from rubber plug a of side access plate. Remove rubber plug and tap & install threaded plug. Check oil level and add 1 pint of gear oil. Check EZ locks-lube jaws & check operation. Glue & ty-wrap passenger EZ-lock dash switch (hanging off bracket) Chech hand control & hard wear -ok Check power park break-ok Check back-up steering operation, lines hoses, fittings & liquid level Advise customer of maintenance required on power door hinge-monthly. Total. $247.50 It took them 2 1/2 hours to do the work and 1/2 hour to type up bill To me it seamed like it took a LOT longer then need be. But am greatfull to have a van to repair. Bobbie Smile Everyday
