[QUAD-L] Dillion, setting yourself up for semi-independent quad life

2006-05-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey, Im a c7 quad and live with my father in a house he owns. I think the best thing to do is be realistic and realize that our fathers wont be around forever . Sitting and talking with your father and family can help prepare you for the day it happens. I have done things such as set up a special

[QUAD-L] Dillion, setting yourself up for semi-independent quad life

2006-05-03 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Hey, Im a c7 quad and live with my father in a house he owns. I think the best thing to do is be realistic and realize that our fathers wont be around forever . Sitting and talking with your father and family can help prepare you for the day it happens. I have done things such as set up a special

[QUAD-L] Living alone and the future

2006-05-03 Thread Dillon Ewa
Hello again, I want to ask all of you about yours and my future.  I realize all our injuries are different and the impact of our injuries on our lives can not be fairly compared but for the most part coping with our injuries is something we all must address.   How many of you fear living or being

Re: [QUAD-L] Year 2029 Headlines

2006-05-03 Thread Tim Thompson
Hm (Massachusetts executes last remaining conservative. Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals, violates their civil rights.) Of course "Progressive Libs" would wait until all those not "indoctrinated" were eliminated before doing that. ;^P Sometimes I'm just as bad booy!

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

2006-05-03 Thread Tim Thompson
I checked ask.com and found this webpagehttp://elvispelvis.com/airplanecrash.htm Air crash Dead Muiscian Directory 1 word "WOW"!I saw over a dozen of them perform. Had no idea it was half that. "Will you still remember me" As long as I live... (and just maybe... then some) StuntOn 5/3/06, Tim Thomp

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

2006-05-03 Thread RollinOn
You're so  right Houston, in my old house it was broken into 3 times by my neighbors. They had my schedule down pat! Still sucks and sorry it happened.     Mark    ---Original Message---   From: Houston809 Date: 05/03/06 15:25:19 To: David K. Kelmer; tim thompson; [EMAIL PROTECTED] C

Re: [QUAD-L] Joystick alternative

2006-05-03 Thread Houston809
Sip&puff or the lil clippy head controler On 5/3/06 2:57 PM, "KK Batte" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a friend who is losing use of both arms & hands. He is still > working & wants to continue but can't figure out what to do about the > joystick issue. > > What are the alternatives to him

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

2006-05-03 Thread wheelchair
If he lied, it was his last one since turning to Ultra Christian.  He had denounced his past music and has advanced his new agenda to a much higher level.  That's the person formerly known a P-rince. W     In a message dated 5/3/2006 3:25:42 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes

Re: [QUAD-L] Joystick alternative

2006-05-03 Thread wheelchair
IVOICE or PeachTree is a good start.  What about foot controllers W     In a message dated 5/3/2006 2:58:13 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a friend who is losing use of both arms & hands.  He is still  working & wants to continue but can't figure out what to

Re: [QUAD-L] Joystick alternative

2006-05-03 Thread Tim Thompson
http://www.assistivetechnologies.com/gallery.asp?CT=Alternate+Pointing http://www.assistivetechnologies.com/proddetails/MA002B.htm A little pricey, but it works. Stunt On 5/3/06, KK Batte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a friend who is losing use of both arms & hands. He is still working &

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

2006-05-03 Thread Houston809
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts Thnx Dave as the saying goes 90% of break-ins is by someone that’s been there B4. My daughters mother & her boyfriend did it :( I truly enjoyed concert. Prince said was final tour. I think he lied tho. On 5/3/06 12:49 PM, "David K. Kelmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: [QUAD-L] Joystick alternative

2006-05-03 Thread StubanRN
KK, I use a motion sensor placed beside my cheek. Works great! Sandy

Re: [QUAD-L] Joystick alternative

2006-05-03 Thread Martin T Brown
chin Control sip & puff voice headrest joystick Martin T. Brown Director Radical Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A Radical Mobility (O) +27 11 664-6069 (F) +27 11 955-3743 (C) 082 500 9406 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.radicalmobility.com "Engineering Mobility for Accessibility" KK Batte wrote: I have

[QUAD-L] Joystick alternative

2006-05-03 Thread KK Batte
I have a friend who is losing use of both arms & hands. He is still working & wants to continue but can't figure out what to do about the joystick issue. What are the alternatives to him using the joystick? KK

Re: [QUAD-L] Alber Wheelchair

2006-05-03 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Greg,   You've got to give it to that German engineering, they can get it done.  E-Motion is an Alber chair, too.   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USAGreg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Has anyone seen that newer Alber Adventure wheelchair? The fir

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

2006-05-03 Thread Bobbie299
A very good friend of mine, Craig, went to Woodstock for THE weekend for THE concert. And because he was muddy, dirty and smelly the first thing he did when got home was to dive in his parents back yard pool. Yep, he broke his neck  after surviving a weekend of parting at Woodstock.    Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

2006-05-03 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Houston,   My first post SCI concert was the Lynyrd Skynyrd 1977 Tour.  I saw them in June at the old Veterans Coliseum in Phoenix, AZ.  Freebird cranked-up real loud will still bring tears to my eyes.  "One More for the Road" is a great rock album, and they were rockin' the place down with th

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerts

2006-05-03 Thread David K. Kelmer
And I am sorry your place got broke into while you were at the concert.   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USAHouston809 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I went 2 see Prince a couple yrs ago. Felt like a American Expresscommercial. 2 accessible tickets $180.00, parkin

Re: [QUAD-L] Stock Market

2006-05-03 Thread RollinOn
No I haven't bought yet but I think I will tomorrow if it's still low but it's climbing back up now so I'm watching and thinking right now.   Good luck on your investment I hope you watch it rise and make a mint.     Mark    ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 05/0

Re: [QUAD-L] Stock Market

2006-05-03 Thread Oconnelldb
Well. sometimes ya just gets lucky  My wife fwded me a note about PDSC: PRODUCE SAFETY & SECURITY INTERNATIONAL and how it should take off like a bat, i should buy now, don't miss the ride,, blah, blah, blah  so i looked at it - it looked reasonable, so i bought 5k worth at .10

[QUAD-L] Year 2029 Headlines

2006-05-03 Thread RollinOn
    Headlines from the year 2029:Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia, formerly known as California. White minorities still trying to have English recognized as Mexifornia's third language.Spotted Owl plague threa

Re: [QUAD-L] Stock Market

2006-05-03 Thread RollinOn
Hey Tim, I'll let you know but right now that stock is falling like a Led Zeppelin!   Mark    ---Original Message---   From: Tim Syfert Date: 05/02/06 20:09:26 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Stock Market   Mark,   If you decide to go for it, let us know. It would be i

[QUAD-L] Stock Market

2006-05-03 Thread wheelchair
I'm guessing that by the time us mere mortals hear about energy news like this, the best deals are locked in stone.   Recent deregulation in the natural gas industry, is very similar to deregulation in the long distance industry.  People started changing their long distance carriers for tele