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Re: [QUAD-L] used wheelchair & other stuff....

[t crook]

Here is some of my for sale stuff: 
www.geocities.com/onemofortom/handicappstuff.html
 
Hope everyone is hangin'-tuff, I haven't been on much lately I'll try and 
pop back in when I can stay longer.
 
Tim c5-c6
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www.whoopiekatjewelry.com

 
- Original Message 
From: Mack Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: quad 
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 7:43:07 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] used wheelchair

well, prefer a back-recliner and that would fit a 6ft 200lb quad. Stable leg 
rests no head-rest, as long as it's nnot really slow. It's just a backup.

On Jun 10, 2007, at 5:27 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote:


what kind do you need?

Mack Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
Hi, is there a website for used chairs for sale, need a backup.

Mack Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://macknezjohnson.com










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Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

[DiannaL767]

 
In a message dated 6/10/2007 5:20:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Dianna,
I always thought you got injured by a Kangeroo in Australia jumping in  fron 
of you.
Lindaf.



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[wheelchair]

 
Try, Mark Smith's website:  _www.wheelchairjunkie.com_ 
(http://www.wheelchairjunkie.com) 
W
 
 
 
In a message dated 6/10/2007 7:17:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Hi, is  there a website for used chairs for sale, need a backup.

Mack Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) 
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Re: [QUAD-L] used wheelchair

[Mack Johnson]

well, prefer a back-recliner and that would fit a 6ft 200lb quad.  
Stable leg rests no head-rest, as long as it's nnot really slow. It's  
just a backup.

On Jun 10, 2007, at 5:27 PM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote:


what kind do you need?

Mack Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi, is there a website for used chairs for sale, need a backup.
Mack Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://macknezjohnson.com






Mack Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://macknezjohnson.com

Re: [QUAD-L] used wheelchair

[~LittleQuad~]

what kind do you need?

Mack Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Hi, is there a website for used chairs 
for sale, need a backup.
Mack Johnson
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  http://macknezjohnson.com
  

[QUAD-L] used wheelchair

[Mack Johnson]

Hi, is there a website for used chairs for sale, need a backup.
Mack Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://macknezjohnson.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival

[Bill_J]

I think mindset is most important.  I was injured in '68, went into a nursing 
home in '71, started college in '83, graduated in '87 with a BS degree in 
mktg/adv, worked till I was 48, then had more health problems.  I'm still 
plugging away at 56, 38 (almost 39) years post.

Bill age 56
C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68
Leesburg, FL
Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles!
  - Original Message - 
  From: Merrill Burghardt 
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:18 PM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival


  Does mind-set blossom into  accomplishments, or did the existence of  
security, finance and support give way to success, independence, and 
accomplishment, even if success is the same as the first go around of 
independence when young striking out alone in life ?

   

  Christianity says to give way to the spirit and grace then all things will 
come. Predicaments & disasters, or worse is nothing at all coming into a 
disabled person's life, as the out come of waiting for a life of satisfaction 
or an opportunity to enter.  15 years post and trrying to do all things 
correct, and still waiting on life, a chance, even relationships to begin.  
This fear scares me more than being a C/5 ever did.  Still quizzical how to 
begin, I'd of thought the mystery would have been lived already.

   

  Merrill

Re: [QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival

[Quadius]

I personally believe it's a combination of the two, but mindset can
sometimes lead to financial independence and therefore the ability to have
the means to attempt to this.  However, this is not the case in all
situations.  There are tons of people that have the proper mindset and
ability, but still haven't yet been able to achieve the financial
independence that would allow them to successfully live on their own.

Just my two cents, don't blast me.
Quadius


On 6/10/07, Merrill Burghardt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 Does mind-set blossom into  accomplishments, or did the existence of
 security, finance and support give way to success, independence, and
accomplishment, even if success is the same as the first go around of
independence when young striking out alone in life ?



Christianity says to give way to the spirit and grace then all things will
come. Predicaments & disasters, or worse is nothing at all coming into a
disabled person's life, as the out come of waiting for a life of
satisfaction or an opportunity to enter.  15 years post and trrying to do
all things correct, and still waiting on life, a chance, even relationships
to begin.  This fear scares me more than being a C/5 ever did.  Still
quizzical how to begin, I'd of thought the mystery would have been lived
already.



Merrill

Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

[Quadius]

Hello there Shelley,
I know you will enjoy your stay here.  I am a C2-3 incomplete, the result of
a bicycle accident in 1995.  Currently I reside in Tampa, Florida.
Quadius

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[Quadius]

I forgot to mention that I am a C2-3 with no movement below the neck.
Quadius

On 6/10/07, Quadius <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I have been living by myself for three or four years now.  Similar to
Mike, I rely on an ECU and have quite a few things I can do while I am in
bed.  I sleep on an air mattress now, but I used to have a lateral
rotational mattress.  Since I have always slept on a specialty mattress,
this wasn't a problem when I decided to go it alone.  My biggest concern was
how to get medication when no one was here.  Well, having access to an ECU
and a hospital bed which will move up and down with that ECU, I only had to
figure out how to get something to hold the medication so I could get it
when I wanted.

Well, I had an old microphone stand with a boom on it (like a piano boom),
which I purchased from RadioShack, so, using paper tape I managed to get one
of those plastic film covers affixed to the edge of the boom so that I could
get that with my tongue and let the medicine fall into my mouth.

In my particular case, however, I have a really good support system with
very trusted caregivers.  I couldn't do it otherwise.  I also have pretty
good neighbors around here, albeit they're not as good as my previous
neighborhood.

Quadius

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[Quadius]

I have been living by myself for three or four years now.  Similar to Mike,
I rely on an ECU and have quite a few things I can do while I am in bed.  I
sleep on an air mattress now, but I used to have a lateral rotational
mattress.  Since I have always slept on a specialty mattress, this wasn't a
problem when I decided to go it alone.  My biggest concern was how to get
medication when no one was here.  Well, having access to an ECU and a
hospital bed which will move up and down with that ECU, I only had to figure
out how to get something to hold the medication so I could get it when I
wanted.

Well, I had an old microphone stand with a boom on it (like a piano boom),
which I purchased from RadioShack, so, using paper tape I managed to get one
of those plastic film covers affixed to the edge of the boom so that I could
get that with my tongue and let the medicine fall into my mouth.

In my particular case, however, I have a really good support system with
very trusted caregivers.  I couldn't do it otherwise.  I also have pretty
good neighbors around here, albeit they're not as good as my previous
neighborhood.

Quadius

[QUAD-L] Question of Independence Survival

[Merrill Burghardt]

Does mind-set blossom into  accomplishments, or did the existence of
security, finance and support give way to success, independence, and
accomplishment, even if success is the same as the first go around of
independence when young striking out alone in life ?

 

Christianity says to give way to the spirit and grace then all things will
come. Predicaments & disasters, or worse is nothing at all coming into a
disabled person's life, as the out come of waiting for a life of
satisfaction or an opportunity to enter.  15 years post and trrying to do
all things correct, and still waiting on life, a chance, even relationships
to begin.  This fear scares me more than being a C/5 ever did.  Still
quizzical how to begin, I'd of thought the mystery would have been lived
already.

 

Merrill

Re: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[Quadius]

Mike,
I would appreciate if you would explain what the Lifeline might switch is
and how I might get one.
Quadius

On 6/10/07, Mike Murach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 I'm married now… but, I lived alone for 14 years (c-3/4 complete).
Nighttime was always the most difficult for me.  Obviously though, it can be
done.  For me I have an ECU (Sicare pilot) which operated a telephone,
heating blanket (ON MY SHOULDERS ONLY), fan, TV, VCR, etc.  Then, as a
supplement – a Lifeline bite switch hanging above me.  Lastly, a straw going
to a water mug.

Mike~



Please check out my art gallery at:

  www.MurGallery.com 



-Original Message-
*From:* Merrill Burghardt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Sunday, June 10, 2007 12:21 AM
*To:* quad-list@eskimo.com
*Subject:* [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone



I am always wondering how higher spinal injured people do it alone.  There
must be a great support group.  I do not but I wonder if that is only my
fear in spite of technology.  Must take a lot of trust to newly met people.


  --

*From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Saturday, June 09, 2007 4:07 PM
*To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
*Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!



In a message dated 6/9/2007 5:10:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 It's a beautiful day!

Welcome to the quad-list, you are a newbie 10 mo post. I'm Lindaf, I am a
C4-5 complete but I live alone in my apartment in Valparaiso, IN.  Again
welcome

Lindaf

 *Hi Linda,*

*How do you get by living alone at night? Do you sleep on an air mattress
so you can avoid different sleeping positions? Do you wear a life line?
Sorry for all the questions, just curious.*

*Diane*


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FW: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[Merrill Burghardt]

My MO for years has been a reversal where I move in with my caregiver after
locating them through news paper ads.  Great solution, especially when a
health issue kept me from being what I could for years.  Problem here is you
cannot fire them.  My gut feeling says I will have a more fulfilled life on
my own again.  Perhaps my recently resolved health issue of years brain
washed me or robbed me of independence confidence in myself.

 

My belief is with enough money and support, anything is possible for me.  In
my day when ambulatory, a strong spirit with much grace saw me through near
anything.  I miss this the most of all my losses.  I sure respect those here
who have accomplished and made something anew in their lives opposed to
adapting to it.

 

Merrill

 

  _  

From: Mike Murach [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 9:44 AM
To: 'Merrill Burghardt'
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

 

I'm married now. but, I lived alone for 14 years (c-3/4 complete).
Nighttime was always the most difficult for me.  Obviously though, it can be
done.  For me I have an ECU (Sicare pilot) which operated a telephone,
heating blanket (ON MY SHOULDERS ONLY), fan, TV, VCR, etc.  Then, as a
supplement - a Lifeline bite switch hanging above me.  Lastly, a straw going
to a water mug.  

Mike~

 

Please check out my art gallery at:

  www.MurGallery.com

 

-Original Message-
From: Merrill Burghardt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 12:21 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

 

I am always wondering how higher spinal injured people do it alone.  There
must be a great support group.  I do not but I wonder if that is only my
fear in spite of technology.  Must take a lot of trust to newly met people.

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 4:07 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

 

In a message dated 6/9/2007 5:10:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

It's a beautiful day!

Welcome to the quad-list, you are a newbie 10 mo post. I'm Lindaf, I am a
C4-5 complete but I live alone in my apartment in Valparaiso, IN.  Again
welcome

Lindaf

Hi Linda,

How do you get by living alone at night? Do you sleep on an air mattress so
you can avoid different sleeping positions? Do you wear a life line? Sorry
for all the questions, just curious.

Diane

 

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Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

[LINDA FERRELL]

Dianna,
  I always thought you got injured by a Kangeroo in Australia jumping in fron 
of you.
  Lindaf.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
   
  Would you guys tell me a little about yourself?  Hi Shelly,
  I'm 50 yrs old. I live in Ohio. I have 2 grown kids and a wonderful 4 yr old 
grand daughter named Isabella.
  I was injured in a boating accident in 1990...17 yrs, next week. I'm also a 
C6/7. 
  Diane
   
  
   




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RE: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[LINDA FERRELL]

  Hi Everyone,
  Oh brother I could tell you the nites do get rough sometimes. I would love an 
environmental control unit but they are too expensive.
  After living in a Nursing Home for 5-1/2yrs, you would sacrifice a little 
too. I moved out of the NH in 99 & am happy as can be!  At that time, my 
children were NO support, they did not want me to move, but as stuborn as I am 
I said tuff I'm doing it anyway. My friends were very helpful & good staff from 
my healthcare agency.
  I now have a KCI bed, but the mattress is deflated right now until I get it 
fixed, in the meantime I am using my old lumex air flow mattress on top of the 
KCI Bed. The KCI Bed is great when it works because it turns me back & forth. I 
have a pillow switch button from lifeline. I have my tv remote, mouthstick 
holder & stick on the side of the bed that I am laying towards. 
  Now my kids are more supportive, if they can be reached & they do not want me 
to go back to a NH, they love it here.
  Lindaf
   

RE: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

[Timothy Cox]

Hi Shelly, T-3/4, currently finishing a doctorate in psychology, all started
after the boredom of sitting at home being paralyzd.
 
TIm

-Original Message-
From: RollinOn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 8:34 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!



Hey Shelly,

Welcome to the q-list, I know this is a great group to join but the
initiation just sux!

It's funny how as soon as we're unable to walk others find the need to run
or give us our walking papers!

 

Seriously there are some great people here with an arsenal of knowledge.

I'm Mark a C5/6 incomplete living in Arkansas at 41 years young.

 

Mark Jackson

   RollinOn

 


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 7:31 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

 

Hi everyone~ 
Sure, This is long overdue.  I did not think there were any females who
belonged to this site! Seemed to be more males (not that there is anything
wrong with that!!) 
Ten months ago while having a seizure I fell (about 3 feet) into my garden.
Instantly I was aware of the lack of feeling from my chest down.  This will
give you an idea of my married life...  I was more concerned that my
neighbor found my keys and locked up my house before I was loaded onto the
ambulance.  Long story short, I was flown to Hershey Medical Center.  Was
there  3  months  and  was  discharged.  My husband could not cope with the
"role reversal". As a result  I am now  living with my mother and going
through a nasty divorce.  Regardless I am very focused on what is important
right now, therapy and recovery.  

Would you guys tell me a little about yourself?

 

Shelly
10 months post
c6-c7

-Original Message-
From: LINDA FERRELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 5:12 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

Hi Ya'll looks like it's just us females today, I have been outside a lot
today.

Shell tell us about yourself.  Just want to say hi.

Lindaf


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Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

[DiannaL767]

Would you guys tell me a little about yourself?
Hi Shelly,
I'm 50 yrs old. I live in Ohio. I have 2 grown kids and a  wonderful 4 yr old 
grand daughter named Isabella.
I was injured in a boating accident in 1990...17 yrs, next  week. I'm also a 
C6/7. 
Diane
 

 



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RE: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

[Mike Murach]

I'm married now. but, I lived alone for 14 years (c-3/4 complete).
Nighttime was always the most difficult for me.  Obviously though, it can be
done.  For me I have an ECU (Sicare pilot) which operated a telephone,
heating blanket (ON MY SHOULDERS ONLY), fan, TV, VCR, etc.  Then, as a
supplement - a Lifeline bite switch hanging above me.  Lastly, a straw going
to a water mug.  

Mike~

 

Please check out my art gallery at:

  www.MurGallery.com

 

-Original Message-
From: Merrill Burghardt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 12:21 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] How One Can live Alone

 

I am always wondering how higher spinal injured people do it alone.  There
must be a great support group.  I do not but I wonder if that is only my
fear in spite of technology.  Must take a lot of trust to newly met people.

 

  _  

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 4:07 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

 

In a message dated 6/9/2007 5:10:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

It's a beautiful day!

Welcome to the quad-list, you are a newbie 10 mo post. I'm Lindaf, I am a
C4-5 complete but I live alone in my apartment in Valparaiso, IN.  Again
welcome

Lindaf

Hi Linda,

How do you get by living alone at night? Do you sleep on an air mattress so
you can avoid different sleeping positions? Do you wear a life line? Sorry
for all the questions, just curious.

Diane

 

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RE: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

[RollinOn]

Hey Shelly,

Welcome to the q-list, I know this is a great group to join but the
initiation just sux!

It’s funny how as soon as we’re unable to walk others find the need to run
or give us our walking papers!

 

Seriously there are some great people here with an arsenal of knowledge.

I’m Mark a C5/6 incomplete living in Arkansas at 41 years young.

 

Mark Jackson

   RollinOn

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 7:31 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

 

Hi everyone~ 
Sure, This is long overdue.  I did not think there were any females who
belonged to this site! Seemed to be more males (not that there is anything
wrong with that!!) 
Ten months ago while having a seizure I fell (about 3 feet) into my garden.
Instantly I was aware of the lack of feeling from my chest down.  This will
give you an idea of my married life...  I was more concerned that my
neighbor found my keys and locked up my house before I was loaded onto the
ambulance.  Long story short, I was flown to Hershey Medical Center.  Was
there  3  months  and  was  discharged.  My husband could not cope with the
"role reversal". As a result  I am now  living with my mother and going
through a nasty divorce.  Regardless I am very focused on what is important
right now, therapy and recovery.  

Would you guys tell me a little about yourself?

 

Shelly
10 months post
c6-c7

-Original Message-
From: LINDA FERRELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 5:12 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

Hi Ya'll looks like it's just us females today, I have been outside a lot
today.

Shell tell us about yourself.  Just want to say hi.

Lindaf

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Re: [QUAD-L] have not got many post today!

[Robert Brennan]

Hello Shelly,
my name is Robert, a blow-in from Australia. I acquired incomplete quadriplegia 
at c-6 in December of 1997. I am 40 years of age having spent 5 years in aged 
care facility am living  back home since  December 2004. Have since adopted 
q-list as my extended family. Thanks again and thank you Mr Lubin.



  Shelly
10 months post
c6-c7





 



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