[QUAD-L] TrackR - Find My Phone Skill

[Jim Lubin]

https://www.thetrackr.com/findmylostphone

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: [QUAD-L] Amazon echo. Anyone using it successfully?

[Jim Lubin]

Ed, this skill might work for you to call your attendant (if you have 1
attendant and that person agrees).

http://support.thetrackr.com/hc/en-us/articles/212103966-How-to-Integrate-TrackR-with-your-Alexa-

I tried it. I say, "alexa, find my phone" and my cell phone rings, even if
the ringer is turned off.

On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 1:02 PM, Ed Tessier  wrote:

> I still haven't dug into it and figured out how to hands-free call my
> attendant, but everything else is been amazing – – bed lamp, fan,
> thermostat, news, music, audiobooks, and on and on
>
> I'm getting another one for my home office space
>
> On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 8:52 AM, Joan Anglin 
> wrote:
>
>> Good luck in finding your telephone, you have had many excellent
>> suggestions several of which will fill your needs.  Have a great day
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* DEBRA DEW [mailto:n14...@hotmail.com]
>> *Sent:* 16 December, 2016 6:50 AM
>> *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com
>> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Amazon echo… Anyone using it successfully?
>>
>>
>>
>> I have no function in my hands whatsoever, and I am looking for a
>> cellular phone for safety reasons, or a landline that I can turn it on,
>> without touching it.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please tell me if you are successfully using such a telephone.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Debra Scruggs-Scruggs phalanx-dragon slayers -PRISONER OF HOPE ZECH. 9*
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Formerly: Homeschooling mom of 9 and pvt. pilotCurrently: Quadrapeligic
>> due to advanced MS and living in a nursing homePhone: 561-588-4333
>> <(561)%20588-4333>SC student 20yrs  ROMANS 8:28*
>>
>> B.I.B.L.E.-BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH
>>
>
>

RE: [QUAD-L] Burns

[greg]

Doc told me before not to pop, but when it does pop, cut the skin off.
If you keep the skin on, it holds germs inside there. Plus takes longer to heal up.
I always have antibiotic cream on "hand" HaHaHa
Greg
> Looks just like mine when I burn mine. I pop it and pull the skin
> off (I know you’re not supposed to but the 1st time I left it alone
> it got infected, apply triple antibiotic and a bandaid and they
> heal pretty quick.

Fwd: [QUAD-L] sex

[Larry Willis]

That would be me, Larry, and Nicki putting it on minor burns and scrapes.

-- Forwarded message --
From: *alcibiates2* 
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016
Subject: [QUAD-L] sex
To: Larry Willis , quad-list@eskimo.com


I'm confused, who's putting antibiotic ointment and a bandaid on what?


 Original message 
From: Larry Willis >
Date: 12/18/2016 8:08 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] sex

You are so right, Nicki. I have burn scars all over my hands. Immediately
apply neosporin and bandaid. If you don't, it will almost certainly become
infected and very ugly. At least that is my experience.Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it


Begin forwarded message:

*Resent-From:* quad-list@eskimo.com

*From:* "Joan Anglin" >
*Date:* December 18, 2016 at 7:39:04 PM EST
*To:* "'Ed Tessier'" >, "'Quad-list Post'" <
quad-list@eskimo.com >
*Subject:* *RE: [QUAD-L] sex*

That applies to so many things, not just sex.

shoulda had a V8



J



*From:* Ed Tessier [mailto:e...@teamjeved.com
]
*Sent:* 18 December, 2016 2:08 PM
*To:* Quad-list Post >
*Subject:* [QUAD-L] sex



Just had a lazy afternoon sex with my wife... all oral, since that's what
works dependably...



 so enjoy times like this… So why does it happen so infrequently, why do I
let my chronic aches and pains and hassles distract me from enjoying life?
I struggle so hard to get through the day sometimes, I don't leave any
energy for something that should be IMPORTANT



Anybody else in this boat?

RE: Fwd: [QUAD-L] sex

[alcibiates2]

I'm confused, who's putting antibiotic ointment and a bandaid on what?

 Original message 
From: Larry Willis  
Date: 12/18/2016  8:08 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] sex 

You are so right, Nicki. I have burn scars all over my hands. Immediately apply 
neosporin and bandaid. If you don't, it will almost certainly become infected 
and very ugly. At least that is my experience.Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it

Begin forwarded message:

Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
From: "Joan Anglin" 
Date: December 18, 2016 at 7:39:04 PM EST
To: "'Ed Tessier'" , "'Quad-list Post'" 

Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] sex

That applies to so many things, not just sex.shoulda had a V8 J From: Ed 
Tessier [mailto:e...@teamjeved.com] 
Sent: 18 December, 2016 2:08 PM
To: Quad-list Post 
Subject: [QUAD-L] sex Just had a lazy afternoon sex with my wife... all oral, 
since that's what works dependably...  so enjoy times like this… So why does it 
happen so infrequently, why do I let my chronic aches and pains and hassles 
distract me from enjoying life?  I struggle so hard to get through the day 
sometimes, I don't leave any energy for something that should be IMPORTANT 
Anybody else in this boat?

Fwd: [QUAD-L] sex

[Larry Willis]

You are so right, Nicki. I have burn scars all over my hands. Immediately apply 
neosporin and bandaid. If you don't, it will almost certainly become infected 
and very ugly. At least that is my experience.Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it


Begin forwarded message:

> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
> From: "Joan Anglin" 
> Date: December 18, 2016 at 7:39:04 PM EST
> To: "'Ed Tessier'" , "'Quad-list Post'" 
> 
> Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] sex
> 
> That applies to so many things, not just sex.
> shoulda had a V8
>  
> J
>  
> From: Ed Tessier [mailto:e...@teamjeved.com] 
> Sent: 18 December, 2016 2:08 PM
> To: Quad-list Post 
> Subject: [QUAD-L] sex
>  
> Just had a lazy afternoon sex with my wife... all oral, since that's what 
> works dependably...
>  
>  so enjoy times like this… So why does it happen so infrequently, why do I 
> let my chronic aches and pains and hassles distract me from enjoying life?  I 
> struggle so hard to get through the day sometimes, I don't leave any energy 
> for something that should be IMPORTANT
>  
> Anybody else in this boat?

Re: [QUAD-L] sex

[Larry Willis]

Ha, Joan, you crack me up! V8 and 7UP together should get a rise from anyone!

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it


> On Dec 18, 2016, at 7:39 PM, Joan Anglin  wrote:
> 
> That applies to so many things, not just sex.
> shoulda had a V8
>  
> J
>  
> From: Ed Tessier [mailto:e...@teamjeved.com] 
> Sent: 18 December, 2016 2:08 PM
> To: Quad-list Post 
> Subject: [QUAD-L] sex
>  
> Just had a lazy afternoon sex with my wife... all oral, since that's what 
> works dependably...
>  
>  so enjoy times like this… So why does it happen so infrequently, why do I 
> let my chronic aches and pains and hassles distract me from enjoying life?  I 
> struggle so hard to get through the day sometimes, I don't leave any energy 
> for something that should be IMPORTANT
>  
> Anybody else in this boat?

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Burns

[Larry Willis]

You are so right, Nicki. I have burn scars all over my hands. Immediately apply 
neosporin and bandaid. If you don't, it will almost certainly become infected 
and very ugly. At least that is my experience.

Larry Willis
Retired and proud of it


Begin forwarded message:

> Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
> From: "Nichole Rohling" 
> Date: December 18, 2016 at 5:46:23 PM EST
> To: "'greg'" , 
> Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Burns
> 
> Looks just like mine when I burn mine. I pop it and pull the skin off (I know 
> you’re not supposed to but the 1st time I left it alone it got infected, 
> apply triple antibiotic and a bandaid and they heal pretty quick.
>  
> Nicki
>  
> From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 8:56 AM
> To: quad-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: [QUAD-L] Burns
>  
> I burned my finger AGAIN.
> I often put my hand of top on my coffee cup, If I move my chair. Though its 
> insolated and has a cap, I sometimes move my hand and dont know it. Right 
> over the steam hole.
> https://www.facebook.com/greg.wickenburg   Photo
>  
> Ouch,
>  
> Greg

RE: [QUAD-L] sex

[Joan Anglin]

That applies to so many things, not just sex.

shoulda had a V8

 

:)

 

From: Ed Tessier [mailto:e...@teamjeved.com] 
Sent: 18 December, 2016 2:08 PM
To: Quad-list Post 
Subject: [QUAD-L] sex

 

Just had a lazy afternoon sex with my wife... all oral, since that's what works 
dependably...

 

 so enjoy times like this… So why does it happen so infrequently, why do I let 
my chronic aches and pains and hassles distract me from enjoying life?  I 
struggle so hard to get through the day sometimes, I don't leave any energy for 
something that should be IMPORTANT

 

Anybody else in this boat?

RE: [QUAD-L] hi

[Nichole Rohling]

It is better, still open a bit but most redness is gone! 

 

I have a son who is 31 and two grandchildren by him and his wife (high school 
sweetheart) and a daughter who is 20, got married in May and moved to Guam with 
her husband who is in the Army.

 

God bless you and Merry Christmas.

 

Nicki 

 

From: Annette Storesund [mailto:atsxn...@mchsi.com] 
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 6:12 AM
To: Nichole Rohling
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] hi

 

Thanks Nichole!

 

How is your sore?

 

I posted another email talking about me more. In the  subject line it says  “hi 
again, it is Annette”  I added pictures of my writing device.

 

I am 52.  Married  my high school sweetheart in 1986.  We have a son who was 
born in 1997...19yrs old now.

 

Merry Christmas

 

Annette Storesund

wife and mom

 

From: Nichole Rohling 

Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:35 PM

To: 'Annette Storesund' 

Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] hi

 

Yes, was a lot better in 24 hours

 

Nicki

 

From: Annette Storesund [mailto:atsxn...@mchsi.com] 
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2016 8:39 AM
To: Nichole Rohling
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] hi

 

I am so glad.  have u tried my suggestion?

 

From: Nichole Rohling 

Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 3:48 PM

To: 'Annette Storesund' ; quad-list@eskimo.com 

Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] hi

 

Glad you are here Annette, you already helped me!

 

Nicki

 

From: Annette Storesund [mailto:atsxn...@mchsi.com] 
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 5:59 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] hi

 

I heard about this group from a friend and she thought I would benefit from 
like she does.

 

My name is Annette.  I am a level C 5/6/7 break.  My spinal cord has only a few 
strains still connected. 

I had my accident May 30th 1981 just after my Junior year of high school.  I am 
a 35 plus year survivor.

 

I don’t mind being asked questions about my accident and life since so if 
someone is interested just ask.

 

I look forward to being part of this group.

 

Annette

RE: [QUAD-L] Burns

[Nichole Rohling]

Looks just like mine when I burn mine. I pop it and pull the skin off (I
know you're not supposed to but the 1st time I left it alone it got
infected, apply triple antibiotic and a bandaid and they heal pretty quick.

 

Nicki

 

From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] 
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 8:56 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Burns

 

I burned my finger AGAIN.

I often put my hand of top on my coffee cup, If I move my chair. Though its
insolated and has a cap, I sometimes move my hand and dont know it. Right
over the steam hole.

https://www.facebook.com/greg.wickenburg   Photo

 

Ouch,

 

Greg

[QUAD-L] sex

[Ed Tessier]

Just had a lazy afternoon sex with my wife... all oral, since that's what
works dependably...

 so enjoy times like this… So why does it happen so infrequently, why do I
let my chronic aches and pains and hassles distract me from enjoying life?
I struggle so hard to get through the day sometimes, I don't leave any
energy for something that should be IMPORTANT

Anybody else in this boat?

Re: [QUAD-L] hi

[Ed Tessier]

Welcome Annette

C5/6, 35 years post (was 16 at injury), married, four sons, real estate
developer.

I enjoy this group for hearing about best practices, new technology,  and
especially seeing that other quards are living decades longer than doctors
once thought possible



On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 2:46 PM, Joan Anglin  wrote:

> Ha Ha
>
>
>
> *From:* Jeffrey Gaede [mailto:jsga...@yahoo.com]
> *Sent:* 16 December, 2016 8:59 AM
> *To:* wheelch...@aol.com; Quad-list Post 
> *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] hi
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Welcome, Annette. Look, no hand-use, Ma, 35 years post, two months before
> graduating high school; now MBA, married, divorced, full-time job with
> Feds, my own house, just wish I would have made it accessible so I could go
> inside :-)
>
>
> Jeff
> --
>
> *From:* "wheelch...@aol.com" 
> *To:* atsxn...@mchsi.com; quad-list@eskimo.com
> *Sent:* Friday, December 16, 2016 5:38 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] hi
>
>
>
> Welcome Annette!  What have you done since? There are so many here willing
> to share their stories and experiences.  Again, Welcome.
>
>
>
> Best Wishes
>
>
>
> In a message dated 12/16/2016 5:58:54 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> atsxn...@mchsi.com writes:
>
> I heard about this group from a friend and she thought I would benefit
> from like she does.
>
>
>
> My name is Annette.  I am a level C 5/6/7 break.  My spinal cord has only
> a few strains still connected.
>
> I had my accident May 30th 1981 just after my Junior year of high school.
> I am a 35 plus year survivor.
>
>
>
> I don’t mind being asked questions about my accident and life since so if
> someone is interested just ask.
>
>
>
> I look forward to being part of this group.
>
>
>
> Annette
>
>
>

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: [QUAD-L] Amazon echo. Anyone using it successfully?

[Ed Tessier]

I still haven't dug into it and figured out how to hands-free call my
attendant, but everything else is been amazing – – bed lamp, fan,
thermostat, news, music, audiobooks, and on and on

I'm getting another one for my home office space

On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 8:52 AM, Joan Anglin  wrote:

> Good luck in finding your telephone, you have had many excellent
> suggestions several of which will fill your needs.  Have a great day
>
>
>
> *From:* DEBRA DEW [mailto:n14...@hotmail.com]
> *Sent:* 16 December, 2016 6:50 AM
> *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com
> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Amazon echo… Anyone using it successfully?
>
>
>
> I have no function in my hands whatsoever, and I am looking for a cellular
> phone for safety reasons, or a landline that I can turn it on, without
> touching it.
>
>
>
> Please tell me if you are successfully using such a telephone.
>
>
>
> *Debra Scruggs-Scruggs phalanx-dragon slayers -PRISONER OF HOPE ZECH. 9*
>
>
>
>
> *Formerly: Homeschooling mom of 9 and pvt. pilotCurrently: Quadrapeligic
> due to advanced MS and living in a nursing homePhone: 561-588-4333
> <(561)%20588-4333>SC student 20yrs  ROMANS 8:28*
>
> B.I.B.L.E.-BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH
>

RE: [QUAD-L] RE: [QUAD-L] Amazon echo. Anyone using it successfully?

[Joan Anglin]

I've had the echo for six months, wish I had gotten it earlier.  So many things 
are possible.  Lights, heaters, fans, not even mentioning the music.  Every 
couple of weeks I check to see what new skills are available.  Mind-boggling

 

 

 

From: Johnny Cammon [mailto:quadjkin...@gmail.com] 
Sent: 17 December, 2016 2:33 AM
To: Joan Anglin 
Cc: DEBRA DEW ; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: [QUAD-L] Amazon echo. Anyone using it successfully?

 

I have an Echo-dot..i caught the black friday sale.i love it an have her 
bye my pillow next to my keyboard...if you a Amazon account or Pandora.you can 
tell it to play your musicshe has tons of skill apps to enchance her 
knolegde an capabilities.she has a My Buddy skill to locate someone your close 
with for help which it will send a text even voice .im still amazed at how 
smart Alexa is,the mic voice works pretty good for us Quads i wuuld still 
consider buy the 3mm speaker jack so she'd hear you ok when playing music

 

On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 10:52 AM, Joan Anglin mailto:poaj...@sbcglobal.net> > wrote:

Good luck in finding your telephone, you have had many excellent suggestions 
several of which will fill your needs.  Have a great day 

 

From: DEBRA DEW [mailto:n14...@hotmail.com  ] 
Sent: 16 December, 2016 6:50 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com  
Subject: [QUAD-L] Amazon echo… Anyone using it successfully?

 

I have no function in my hands whatsoever, and I am looking for a cellular 
phone for safety reasons, or a landline that I can turn it on, without touching 
it.

 

Please tell me if you are successfully using such a telephone.

 

Debra Scruggs-Scruggs phalanx-dragon slayers -PRISONER OF HOPE ZECH. 9
Formerly: Homeschooling mom of 9 and pvt. pilot
Currently: Quadrapeligic due to advanced MS and living in a nursing home
Phone: 561-588-4333  
SC student 20yrs  
ROMANS 8:28 

B.I.B.L.E.-BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH 

 

[QUAD-L] Burns

[greg]

I burned my finger AGAIN.
I often put my hand of top on my coffee cup, If I move my chair. Though its insolated and has a cap, I sometimes move my hand and dont know it. Right over the steam hole.
https://www.facebook.com/greg.wickenburg   Photo
 
Ouch,
 
Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts - Disability Scoop

[RONALD L PRACHT]

Any funds in the trust are not viewable to Medicaid, lawyers, divorce or any 
other source. Its essentially "hidden" money. The old drawback was the cost and 
the fact you must put a family members name first on the trust.
Ron 

On Sunday, December 18, 2016 3:16 AM, Dana Wray  wrote:
 

 Does your trust affect your ability to get Medicaid funded care? I think 
you're limited to having $2000 in your checking or savings account to qualify 
for Medicaid.Dana C 4-5 quadriplegia, 42 years post injury.
On Sat, Dec 17, 2016 at 1:25 AM, RONALD L PRACHT  wrote:

This is awesome Jim. I paid big money to get mine set up, but its the way to go.
ron 

On Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:09 AM, Jim Lubin  
wrote:
 

 https://www.disabilityscoop. com/2016/12/16/new-access- 
special-needs-trusts/23140/
New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trustsby Michelle Diament | December 
16, 2016
Tucked inside a larger bill signed by President Barack Obama this week is a 
tweak to federal law that’s designed to make it easier for people with 
disabilities to save money.
Under the new law, individuals with disabilities can create a special needs 
trust for themselves rather than relying on others to do so.
Previously, such trusts needed to be established by a parent, grandparent, 
legal guardian or a court.
The change outlined in a bill known as the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act was 
approved unanimously by the U.S. Senate last year and passed the House of 
Representatives in September.
But due to some differences in the House version, the measure returned to the 
Senate and was ultimately bundled within the 21st Century Cures Act, which 
Obama signed Tuesday.
The option for people with disabilities to create their own special needs 
trusts takes effect immediately.
“This provision replaces an antiquated law that was unfair and outmoded in its 
treatment of people with disabilities,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, who 
sponsored the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act.
“Those who want and need to set up a trust to help pay for their care should be 
able to do so, plain and simple,” Grassley said. “This measure allows 
individuals to act in their own interests with their own assets without having 
to rely on a family member or the courts.”