Re: [QUAD-L] syrinx and craig
do you happen to have falci's statistic sheet? after 3 years of severe pain, I was diagnosed a few weeks ago w/ a syrinx. curious about his success rate. On 8/18/07, RONALD L PRACHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: im a c7 quad with a syrinx at injury site. i called craig and sent them my mris awhile back. the woman that will talk to you is charlotte starnes, she is a nurse for scott falciwho has done over 1000 syrinx surgeries...he will even send you a statistic sheet of the 1000 surgeries he has done. scott falci at craig agreed to do surgery on me after reviewing the mri. then i find out they wont take united healthcare so im just waiting it out like the othershavent lost any function, but pain sucks. if anyone needs any phone numbers i will dust off my syrinx file, lol..its quite large. ron c7
FW: Re: [QUAD-L] mattresses
I am currently using a wound vac that is leased from KCI, the company that makes them. it is a small box about 8in. x 6 x 4. The cost? $3000 per month! For a damn little gadget that I guarantee cost no more than $200. From: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] mattresses Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:07:58 -0700 (PDT) I swear, in the almost 32 years I've been a quad, it has never been so hard to get help and it has never cost me so much out of pocket since I worked. I watched Bush say children have always been able to go to the ER for treatment and there shouldn't be federal funding to guarentee health care for children. Along with his budget cuts in health care, he has been removing the safety nets put in place under Johnson and Nixon. America now ranks 41 in health care among industrialized nations. Yet America spends more healthcare dollars than the top 20 nations combined. Ohyea, I forgot we have those people selling health insurance that need to be supported. The CEO of blue cross still doesn't have enough private jets to get his dog to the vet for breakfast. john - Original Message From: Ms Linda Ferrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 8:01:33 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] mattresses Yes, I guess it is pretty much the same in all states. I just found this out, I have to have stage 4 with gaping wounds before I can get a lateral rotating mattress. Right now I have a KCI Bed, donated to me from a friend who passed away. Last March it bottomed me out we cannot get it to stay inflated, I think I need 6 cushions replaced. I really miss the lateral rotation. Since Medicaid or Medicare didn't buy the bed they won't fix the bed! So this is where I'm at now. I had a little help from United Way last April but you would not believe the hoops that I had to jump thru! It is sickening! Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/ _ Puzzles, trivia teasers, word scrambles and more. Play for your chance to win! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=CLUB_hotmailtextlink
[QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
HEY GANG JUST THOUGHT I'D GIVE AN UPDATE ON MY VAN. I DID RECEIVE IT ON AUG 8TH. I DROVE W/ THE INSTRUCTOR ON AUG 9TH FOR 3 HOURS AND EVERYTHING SEEMED GREAT. STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN MY VAN WOULDN'T GO! THE BACKUP BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT WOULDN'T SHIFT, IT WOULDN'T RELEASE MY EZ LOCK, AND TO TOP IT OFF IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF! NO I'M NOT KIDDING! AFTER SETTING AT THE LIGHT FOR AN HOUR THE WRECKER GOT IT LOADED AND BROUGHT IT TO MY HOUSE. INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS FROM HOUSTON CAME ON THE 10TH AND TOOK IT BACK TO HOUSTON. THEY TELL ME IT WAS A BLOWN CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOOSE GROUND WIRE AND BAD CONNECTION OF WIRING FROM MY IMS TO IDS. IT'S READY BUT THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL DELIVER IT. OH, AND THEY'RE EXPECTING HURRICANE DEAN TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK. I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A 3 RING CIRCUS! SO MUCH FOR DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AROUND THIS SUMMER - SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW! CAN I SCREAM NOW? NICKI
[QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
That story doesn't sound that unusual. Just a different Hurricane. W In a message dated 8/19/2007 11:14:53 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A 3 RING CIRCUS! SO MUCH FOR DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AROUND THIS SUMMER - SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW! CAN I SCREAM NOW? NICKI ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
[QUAD-L] Re: VAN UPDATE
LOL! MAYBE HURRICANE NICKI NEEDS TO HIT. NICKI - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 11:20 AM Subject: VAN UPDATE That story doesn't sound that unusual. Just a different Hurricane. W In a message dated 8/19/2007 11:14:53 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A 3 RING CIRCUS! SO MUCH FOR DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AROUND THIS SUMMER - SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW! CAN I SCREAM NOW? NICKI -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] Suprapubic
Naomi, No I can't cath myself, I keep my UDBag on all the time. Lindaf
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
Nicki, Yes, you go right ahead and scream as much as you feel you need to. Your van ordeal has really scared me. I need to get a new van and just knowing what you've been through, makes me leery of even buying one. Good luck on getting your van back and it working properly for you. Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
THE DRIVER INSTRUCTOR SAID HE'S NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE COMPANY. JUST MY LUCK IT ALL HAPPENED TO ME - LOL. ALL I CAN SAY IS DON'T USE INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS OR FREEDOM WHEELS IN HOUSTON. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE Nicki, Yes, you go right ahead and scream as much as you feel you need to. Your van ordeal has really scared me. I need to get a new van and just knowing what you've been through, makes me leery of even buying one. Good luck on getting your van back and it working properly for you. Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
RE: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
Is there any way you can get the media behind you? We have the local TV station help consumers? _ From: Nichole Rohling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quadlist Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE THE DRIVER INSTRUCTOR SAID HE'S NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE COMPANY. JUST MY LUCK IT ALL HAPPENED TO ME - LOL. ALL I CAN SAY IS DON'T USE INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS OR FREEDOM WHEELS IN HOUSTON. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE Nicki, Yes, you go right ahead and scream as much as you feel you need to. Your van ordeal has really scared me. I need to get a new van and just knowing what you've been through, makes me leery of even buying one. Good luck on getting your van back and it working properly for you. Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis _ Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982 .
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
In a message dated 8/19/2007 12:14:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: JUST THOUGHT I'D GIVE AN UPDATE ON MY VAN. I DID RECEIVE IT ON AUG 8TH. I DROVE W/ THE INSTRUCTOR ON AUG 9TH FOR 3 HOURS AND EVERYTHING SEEMED GREAT. STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN MY VAN WOULDN'T GO! THE BACKUP BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT WOULDN'T SHIFT, IT WOULDN'T RELEASE MY EZ LOCK, AND TO TOP IT OFF IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF! NO I'M NOT KIDDING! AFTER SETTING AT THE LIGHT FOR AN HOUR THE WRECKER GOT IT LOADED AND BROUGHT IT TO MY HOUSE. INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS FROM HOUSTON CAME ON THE 10TH AND TOOK IT BACK TO HOUSTON. THEY TELL ME IT WAS A BLOWN CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOOSE GROUND WIRE AND BAD CONNECTION OF WIRING FROM MY IMS TO IDS. IT'S READY BUT THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL DELIVER IT. OH, AND THEY'RE EXPECTING HURRICANE DEAN TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK. Hi Nicki, I know how long you've waited for your van and the excitement but I'd be leery to accept this van at all! A bad connection...what else have they done wrong that you don't know of yet? There is an emergency switch that an ab person can pull to release you from the EZ lock in case of another bad connection, or electrical fire. I understand these vans are modified but is it possible for legal action to have another built? I've had MANY problems with mine but it's a 94. At the present my headlights don't work I just got my lift repaired. Best Wishes-seriously :-) Dianna ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
YES AND NO. I LIVE IN OKLAHOMA AND WE DO HAVE IN YOUR CORNER ETC. PROBLEM IS THE COMPANY IS IN HOUSTON, TX. HOWEVER, A DEALER HERE IN OK ACTUALLY BIDDED ON THE WORK. I DO KNOW THE DEALER PULLED PAYMENT AFTER MY VAN WENT HAYWIRE AND THE COMPANY IN HOUSTON SAYS VAN IS READY BUT THEY WON'T DELIVER UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. DEALDER IS CUTTING CHECK IN THE AM, FAXING THEM A COPY AND SENDING IT FED EX OVERNIGHT AM DELIVERY. IF I DON'T GET MY VAN BY WEDNESDAY I'LL BE CALLING SOMEONE! - Original Message - From: Elizabeth Treston To: 'Nichole Rohling' ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 'Quadlist' Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:26 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE Is there any way you can get the media behind you? We have the local TV station help consumers? -- From: Nichole Rohling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quadlist Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE THE DRIVER INSTRUCTOR SAID HE'S NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE COMPANY. JUST MY LUCK IT ALL HAPPENED TO ME - LOL. ALL I CAN SAY IS DON'T USE INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS OR FREEDOM WHEELS IN HOUSTON. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE Nicki, Yes, you go right ahead and scream as much as you feel you need to. Your van ordeal has really scared me. I need to get a new van and just knowing what you've been through, makes me leery of even buying one. Good luck on getting your van back and it working properly for you. Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
RE: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
CALL!! Monday morning! Why should you deal w/ others ineptitude? SCI/D does not make us saps! _ From: Nichole Rohling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 5:52 PM To: Elizabeth Treston; Quadlist Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE YES AND NO. I LIVE IN OKLAHOMA AND WE DO HAVE IN YOUR CORNER ETC. PROBLEM IS THE COMPANY IS IN HOUSTON, TX. HOWEVER, A DEALER HERE IN OK ACTUALLY BIDDED ON THE WORK. I DO KNOW THE DEALER PULLED PAYMENT AFTER MY VAN WENT HAYWIRE AND THE COMPANY IN HOUSTON SAYS VAN IS READY BUT THEY WON'T DELIVER UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. DEALDER IS CUTTING CHECK IN THE AM, FAXING THEM A COPY AND SENDING IT FED EX OVERNIGHT AM DELIVERY. IF I DON'T GET MY VAN BY WEDNESDAY I'LL BE CALLING SOMEONE! - Original Message - From: Elizabeth mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Treston To: 'Nichole Rohling' mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 'Quadlist' mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:26 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE Is there any way you can get the media behind you? We have the local TV station help consumers? _ From: Nichole Rohling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quadlist Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE THE DRIVER INSTRUCTOR SAID HE'S NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE COMPANY. JUST MY LUCK IT ALL HAPPENED TO ME - LOL. ALL I CAN SAY IS DON'T USE INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS OR FREEDOM WHEELS IN HOUSTON. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE Nicki, Yes, you go right ahead and scream as much as you feel you need to. Your van ordeal has really scared me. I need to get a new van and just knowing what you've been through, makes me leery of even buying one. Good luck on getting your van back and it working properly for you. Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis _ Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982 .
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
SERIOUSLY I NEED THOSE BEST WISHES. WE DID MANUALLY RELEASE ME FROM THE EZ LOCK - MY GREATEST FEAR IS BURNING IN A FIRE! THE IDS HAS A 12 MONTH WARRANTY BUT IT'S NOT GOING TO DO ME ANY GOOD IF SOMETHING GOES TERRIBLY WRONG AND I'M NO LONGER ALIVE. YEAH, IT'S TOOK A LOT OF MY JOY AWAY BUT HOPEFULLY THE VAN WILL BE FINE. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE In a message dated 8/19/2007 12:14:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: JUST THOUGHT I'D GIVE AN UPDATE ON MY VAN. I DID RECEIVE IT ON AUG 8TH. I DROVE W/ THE INSTRUCTOR ON AUG 9TH FOR 3 HOURS AND EVERYTHING SEEMED GREAT. STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN MY VAN WOULDN'T GO! THE BACKUP BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT WOULDN'T SHIFT, IT WOULDN'T RELEASE MY EZ LOCK, AND TO TOP IT OFF IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF! NO I'M NOT KIDDING! AFTER SETTING AT THE LIGHT FOR AN HOUR THE WRECKER GOT IT LOADED AND BROUGHT IT TO MY HOUSE. INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS FROM HOUSTON CAME ON THE 10TH AND TOOK IT BACK TO HOUSTON. THEY TELL ME IT WAS A BLOWN CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOOSE GROUND WIRE AND BAD CONNECTION OF WIRING FROM MY IMS TO IDS. IT'S READY BUT THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL DELIVER IT. OH, AND THEY'RE EXPECTING HURRICANE DEAN TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK. Hi Nicki, I know how long you've waited for your van and the excitement but I'd be leery to accept this van at all! A bad connection...what else have they done wrong that you don't know of yet? There is an emergency switch that an ab person can pull to release you from the EZ lock in case of another bad connection, or electrical fire. I understand these vans are modified but is it possible for legal action to have another built? I've had MANY problems with mine but it's a 94. At the present my headlights don't work I just got my lift repaired. Best Wishes-seriously :-) Dianna -- Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
It's amazing how the smallest things can put us in serious situations. Years ago I had a full size Dodge van and me and my pca loaded up to run an errand but we forgot something in the house. He ran inside to get it and while he was gone smoke began pouring out from under the dash. There were no windows open and it was filling up with smoke fast. When he got back he saw what was happening and got me out pronto. It turned out that a wire had shorted and all the insulation had burned off. Fortunately there were no flames. Tim The QUAD LINK Nichole Rohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SERIOUSLY I NEED THOSE BEST WISHES. WE DID MANUALLY RELEASE ME FROM THE EZ LOCK - MY GREATEST FEAR IS BURNING IN A FIRE! THE IDS HAS A 12 MONTH WARRANTY BUT IT'S NOT GOING TO DO ME ANY GOOD IF SOMETHING GOES TERRIBLY WRONG AND I'M NO LONGER ALIVE. YEAH, IT'S TOOK A LOT OF MY JOY AWAY BUT HOPEFULLY THE VAN WILL BE FINE. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE In a message dated 8/19/2007 12:14:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: JUST THOUGHT I'D GIVE AN UPDATE ON MY VAN. I DID RECEIVE IT ON AUG 8TH. I DROVE W/ THE INSTRUCTOR ON AUG 9TH FOR 3 HOURS AND EVERYTHING SEEMED GREAT. STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN MY VAN WOULDN'T GO! THE BACKUP BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT WOULDN'T SHIFT, IT WOULDN'T RELEASE MY EZ LOCK, AND TO TOP IT OFF IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF! NO I'M NOT KIDDING! AFTER SETTING AT THE LIGHT FOR AN HOUR THE WRECKER GOT IT LOADED AND BROUGHT IT TO MY HOUSE. INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS FROM HOUSTON CAME ON THE 10TH AND TOOK IT BACK TO HOUSTON. THEY TELL ME IT WAS A BLOWN CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOOSE GROUND WIRE AND BAD CONNECTION OF WIRING FROM MY IMS TO IDS. IT'S READY BUT THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL DELIVER IT. OH, AND THEY'RE EXPECTING HURRICANE DEAN TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK. Hi Nicki, I know how long you've waited for your van and the excitement but I'd be leery to accept this van at all! A bad connection...what else have they done wrong that you don't know of yet? There is an emergency switch that an ab person can pull to release you from the EZ lock in case of another bad connection, or electrical fire. I understand these vans are modified but is it possible for legal action to have another built? I've had MANY problems with mine but it's a 94. At the present my headlights don't work I just got my lift repaired. Best Wishes-seriously :-) Dianna - Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. - Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool.
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
Bingo. My daughter in law parked too close to me once so I got an old countertop out of the garage and decided to lean it up sideways onto my ramp and roll off it onto my ramp. Hah not quite - the countertop slipped, I went cornerwise and got wedged up against her car - in the summer - in 110 degree heat. Dumb idea. I wiggled my way free after about 30 minutes but really chewed up her car. I went back into the house and woke her up to move it. Just that fast - into and out of the jaws of death. Lucky once more. Dave In a message dated 8/19/2007 4:08:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's amazing how the smallest things can put us in serious situations. Years ago I had a full size Dodge van and me and my pca loaded up to run an errand but we forgot something in the house. He ran inside to get it and while he was gone smoke began pouring out from under the dash. There were no windows open and it was filling up with smoke fast. When he got back he saw what was happening and got me out pronto. It turned out that a wire had shorted and all the insulation had burned off. Fortunately there were no flames. Tim _The QUAD LINK_ (http://thequadlink.com/) Nichole Rohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SERIOUSLY I NEED THOSE BEST WISHES. WE DID MANUALLY RELEASE ME FROM THE EZ LOCK - MY GREATEST FEAR IS BURNING IN A FIRE! THE IDS HAS A 12 MONTH WARRANTY BUT IT'S NOT GOING TO DO ME ANY GOOD IF SOMETHING GOES TERRIBLY WRONG AND I'M NO LONGER ALIVE. YEAH, IT'S TOOK A LOT OF MY JOY AWAY BUT HOPEFULLY THE VAN WILL BE FINE. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE In a message dated 8/19/2007 12:14:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: JUST THOUGHT I'D GIVE AN UPDATE ON MY VAN. I DID RECEIVE IT ON AUG 8TH. I DROVE W/ THE INSTRUCTOR ON AUG 9TH FOR 3 HOURS AND EVERYTHING SEEMED GREAT. STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN MY VAN WOULDN'T GO! THE BACKUP BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT WOULDN'T SHIFT, IT WOULDN'T RELEASE MY EZ LOCK, AND TO TOP IT OFF IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF! NO I'M NOT KIDDING! AFTER SETTING AT THE LIGHT FOR AN HOUR THE WRECKER GOT IT LOADED AND BROUGHT IT TO MY HOUSE. INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS FROM HOUSTON CAME ON THE 10TH AND TOOK IT BACK TO HOUSTON. THEY TELL ME IT WAS A BLOWN CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOOSE GROUND WIRE AND BAD CONNECTION OF WIRING FROM MY IMS TO IDS. IT'S READY BUT THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL DELIVER IT. OH, AND THEY'RE EXPECTING HURRICANE DEAN TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK. Hi Nicki, I know how long you've waited for your van and the excitement but I'd be leery to accept this van at all! A bad connection...what else have they done wrong that you don't know of yet? There is an emergency switch that an ab person can pull to release you from the EZ lock in case of another bad connection, or electrical fire. I understand these vans are modified but is it possible for legal action to have another built? I've had MANY problems with mine but it's a 94. At the present my headlights don't work I just got my lift repaired. Best Wishes-seriously :-) Dianna Get a sneak peek of the all-new _AOL.com_ (http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982) . Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out _Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48518/*http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/;_ylc=X3oDMTE3NWsyMDd2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDY2FyLWZpbmRlcg- -) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
FW: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
Wow Dave. I think 30 min. struggling in the sun would have done me in. The jaws of death indeed. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:56:55 EDT Bingo. My daughter in law parked too close to me once so I got an old countertop out of the garage and decided to lean it up sideways onto my ramp and roll off it onto my ramp. Hah not quite - the countertop slipped, I went cornerwise and got wedged up against her car - in the summer - in 110 degree heat. Dumb idea. I wiggled my way free after about 30 minutes but really chewed up her car. I went back into the house and woke her up to move it. Just that fast - into and out of the jaws of death. Lucky once more. Dave In a message dated 8/19/2007 4:08:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's amazing how the smallest things can put us in serious situations. Years ago I had a full size Dodge van and me and my pca loaded up to run an errand but we forgot something in the house. He ran inside to get it and while he was gone smoke began pouring out from under the dash. There were no windows open and it was filling up with smoke fast. When he got back he saw what was happening and got me out pronto. It turned out that a wire had shorted and all the insulation had burned off. Fortunately there were no flames. Tim _The QUAD LINK_ (http://thequadlink.com/) Nichole Rohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SERIOUSLY I NEED THOSE BEST WISHES. WE DID MANUALLY RELEASE ME FROM THE EZ LOCK - MY GREATEST FEAR IS BURNING IN A FIRE! THE IDS HAS A 12 MONTH WARRANTY BUT IT'S NOT GOING TO DO ME ANY GOOD IF SOMETHING GOES TERRIBLY WRONG AND I'M NO LONGER ALIVE. YEAH, IT'S TOOK A LOT OF MY JOY AWAY BUT HOPEFULLY THE VAN WILL BE FINE. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE In a message dated 8/19/2007 12:14:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: JUST THOUGHT I'D GIVE AN UPDATE ON MY VAN. I DID RECEIVE IT ON AUG 8TH. I DROVE W/ THE INSTRUCTOR ON AUG 9TH FOR 3 HOURS AND EVERYTHING SEEMED GREAT. STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN MY VAN WOULDN'T GO! THE BACKUP BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP, IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, IT WOULDN'T SHIFT, IT WOULDN'T RELEASE MY EZ LOCK, AND TO TOP IT OFF IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF! NO I'M NOT KIDDING! AFTER SETTING AT THE LIGHT FOR AN HOUR THE WRECKER GOT IT LOADED AND BROUGHT IT TO MY HOUSE. INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS FROM HOUSTON CAME ON THE 10TH AND TOOK IT BACK TO HOUSTON. THEY TELL ME IT WAS A BLOWN CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOOSE GROUND WIRE AND BAD CONNECTION OF WIRING FROM MY IMS TO IDS. IT'S READY BUT THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL DELIVER IT. OH, AND THEY'RE EXPECTING HURRICANE DEAN TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK. Hi Nicki, I know how long you've waited for your van and the excitement but I'd be leery to accept this van at all! A bad connection...what else have they done wrong that you don't know of yet? There is an emergency switch that an ab person can pull to release you from the EZ lock in case of another bad connection, or electrical fire. I understand these vans are modified but is it possible for legal action to have another built? I've had MANY problems with mine but it's a 94. At the present my headlights don't work I just got my lift repaired. Best Wishes-seriously :-) Dianna Get a sneak peek of the all-new _AOL.com_ (http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982) . Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out _Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool._ (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48518/*http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/;_ylc=X3oDMTE3NWsyMDd2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDY2FyLWZpbmRlcg- -) Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _ Booking a flight? Know when to buy with airfare predictions on MSN Travel. http://travel.msn.com/Articles/aboutfarecast.aspxocid=T001MSN25A07001
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE
Nicki I understand how you feel. I have a 2006 rampvan from Braun(chrysler) and I have hand trouble with the conversion portion from Braun since I got it. My dealer , Ability Center , is trying to get Braun to extend the warranty for another 12,000 miles since I just went past my 36,000 mile warranty. I'm not holding my breath. My dealer did say they would take care of the still unresolved problems, if Braun dosen't. I know you don't need to listen to all my problems, but I just needed to vent, thanks for listening Cullen C3 - Original Message - From: Nichole Rohlingmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quadlistmailto:quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE THE DRIVER INSTRUCTOR SAID HE'S NEVER HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE COMPANY. JUST MY LUCK IT ALL HAPPENED TO ME - LOL. ALL I CAN SAY IS DON'T USE INDEPENDENT DRIVING SYSTEMS OR FREEDOM WHEELS IN HOUSTON. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.commailto:quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE Nicki, Yes, you go right ahead and scream as much as you feel you need to. Your van ordeal has really scared me. I need to get a new van and just knowing what you've been through, makes me leery of even buying one. Good luck on getting your van back and it working properly for you. Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.comhttp://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982.
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN ESCAPES
In a message dated 8/19/2007 7:08:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's amazing how the smallest things can put us in serious situations. Years ago I had a full size Dodge van and me and my pca loaded up to run an errand but we forgot something in the house. He ran inside to get it and while he was gone smoke began pouring out from under the dash. There were no windows open and it was filling up with smoke fast. When he got back he saw what was happening and got me out pronto. It turned out that a wire had shorted and all the insulation had burned off. Fortunately there were no flames. Tim, This happened to me last Thursday. I've been having trouble w/my headlights. My best friend is a mechanic so he fixed them. We got 1/2 mile down the road they started to flicker on off again, or they will shut off and on. He can't find a short, doesn't think it's the switch...anyway, we get to where were going and I released my EZ lock switch, it didn't work, tried it again smoke came like crazy from under the dash. My grand daughter was with us in her booster seat in the back. We yelled for her to get out, (the door and ramp were already opened, out of habit to save batteries then I turn off the van) Dave ran around the front released the EZ lock. By then I was holding my breath! Years ago I was having trouble with my EZ lock release so Dave rewired it and put a tago (sp?)switch on the door for me to flip. After trying to fix the lights something happened to my wires when he was putting all that spaghetti back under the dash. We got home, he fixed that,(EZ lock) still can't find a problem with the wires for the lights. He ordered something to the 'mother board' under there. If that doesn't work we'll ship it off to Mobility Works to repair. Sorry for the long version but it's VERY SCARY being trapped in a vehicle when smoke is rolling. It has taken me 16 years to learn...'have people know about the EZ lock manual release' Diannanot a mechanic but I tried to explain the story as best I could. ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
[QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE-Halon System
We chose to use a fire protection used by professional racers called Halon Systems. Its a holding tank with spider hoses going to all the critical area of potential fires. In any emergency, you pull the FIRE RING and Halon is deployed to all areas of the spider hoses. Check it out. Best Wishes W In a message dated 8/19/2007 6:08:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's amazing how the smallest things can put us in serious situations. Years ago I had a full size Dodge van and me and my pca loaded up to run an errand but we forgot something in the house. He ran inside to get it and while he was gone smoke began pouring out from under the dash. There were no windows open and it was filling up with smoke fast. When he got back he saw what was happening and got me out pronto. It turned out that a wire had shorted and all the insulation had burned off. Fortunately there were no flames. Tim ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [QUAD-L] VAN UPDATE-Halon System
I would think any trapped occupants would be in a suffocation situation should the under dash be flooded with Halon. Burn or suffocate. Dave In a message dated 8/19/2007 7:43:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We chose to use a fire protection used by professional racers called Halon Systems. Its a holding tank with spider hoses going to all the critical area of potential fires. In any emergency, you pull the FIRE RING and Halon is deployed to all areas of the spider hoses. Check it out. Best Wishes W In a message dated 8/19/2007 6:08:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's amazing how the smallest things can put us in serious situations. Years ago I had a full size Dodge van and me and my pca loaded up to run an errand but we forgot something in the house. He ran inside to get it and while he was gone smoke began pouring out from under the dash. There were no windows open and it was filling up with smoke fast. When he got back he saw what was happening and got me out pronto. It turned out that a wire had shorted and all the insulation had burned off. Fortunately there were no flames. Tim Get a sneak peek of the all-new _AOL.com_ (http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000982) . Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
