Re: [QUAD-L] State We All Live In.
Hollywood, CA
On Mar 9, 2008, at 12:43 PM, Elizabeth Treston wrote:
Long Island, NY
From: Danny Hearn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 8:42 PM
To: Lori Michaelson; Quad List
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] State We All Live In.
Yes, Lori---Like you, I can remember where many list members live,
but not all--It's good to get a refresher update. Me and Ron live in
the same general area of Missouri and Dana is a bit farther in
Kansas City, I think, but still in Missouri.- Like many on the
list I prefer the warm climates, But have lived in Mo. all my life
and began buying a home here before I got Paralyzed, Plus most me
and Wifes family are in this area. I have traveled to many States
prior to injury and love quite a few, even tho some are TOO cold for
me now. I loved some of the warm states Like Arizona, New Mexico and
Florida, --- Also A lot of the Cold winter States are beautiful
too. such as Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming,,, But I could
not take those COLD WINTERS, the MIDWEST is cold enough for a
QUAD. LOL!
Dan H.
Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Someone started this poll a couple of years ago or less. I kept a
separate text file that I could land sad to see where everyone is
from but I currently can't find it. Well, this gives me another
opportunity to keep a separate list to glance at. Some of you I can
remember for obvious reasons but other times I completely forget.
Anyway, I live less than two hours south of Greg in Tucson,
Arizona. But I am from the upstate New York area.
I am wondering why there are not a handful more of other folks with
spinal cord injuries from the many different established nations
that have not stumbled upon this group like we all have in the
United States one way or another. I found it back in 1995!
Lori Michaelson
Age - 43
C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post
Tucson, AZ
On 3/7/08, Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm in the Phoenix area.
Greg
Hi, I noticed some were talking about the State's We All Live
InBesides All the Quad Friends that reside in Other
Countries, Where do All the U.S.A. Quads now live?
I live in {Missouri-- In the Midwest.} I have not seen any quads
from places like.. Wyoming or Utah or Alabama and so on ???
Dan
H.Mo. C-6 10.6 yrs. Post
Re: [QUAD-L] Van Conversions
You are just special that way... is it a short minivan by the way? a I can feel it in the air a breeze of undermined comebacks from the devils advocate herself... shall I run, hide, or just read the useless rant?.. good times! My 2 cents... Do your homework... test it out, ask questions and take names!! be good my fellow quads... Hec On Mar 2, 2008, at 7:38 PM, Merrill Burghardt wrote: You know my van pretty good. Yes, the side exhaust has melted many rubber souled shoes. Bait switch is how I’d describe my Wheeler’s experience. The four week job became nine months. The door (paid by the VA) has been repaired like 50 times. They were the only people to claim they easily could do the conversion but after a few snags my van was known as the van from hell. I just tell potential buyers not to order. Get in and out, get a good ride in and shop around. Take all the advice and comments here and check them out. It is the dealers job. Unfortunately us disabled auto buyers are stereo typed with elderly, women, and Hispanics when it comes down to it I’ve been told. Merrill Ps I think I might be the only owner of a short wheelbase conversion. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 3:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Vans with raised roof LOL, but not at your expense, Merrill. I know exactly which conversion you are speaking of. Ron and Tammy Smith of Wheelers, thought they were smarter than NHTSA and NMEDA when they constructed those vehicles without the benefit of approval of the Chyrsler Corp or being crash tested. They told their customers that the design has been crash tested by others... but not by them to save money. It wasn't until the NHTSA advised them that they were in violation, that Ron closed up shop and stopped converting mini-vans. They also tried to make a deal with their recognized competition and offer some of their suppose patents, without success. Did your van have an in-the-floor ramp system and the exhaust system that ran along the outside of the driver's door too? Oh man, my heart goes out to you. Tammy and Ron Smith are still doing well and operate their rental business from Glendale, AZ if you need to contact them. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/2/2008 12:34:14 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When time came for me to buy my van, I had dreamed of this day and what I wanted. The opportunity arrived. I purchased my then new 1995 Dodge Mini Caravan with a short wheelbase and ramp mounted under the floor. Turned out that no conversion fit on the short wheelbase until “Wheelers” came around and said no problem that it will be the first but they would do it. Long story short is because of all the customizing my door never worked right and never will. My next opportunity will be an off the line conversion with nothing custom. Gas mileage before conversion was like 27 mpg. After conversion the mileage dropped to 9 mpg. That’s right, 9 mpg. Next time… Merrill Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living.
Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: 10 BEST/WORST of 2008 -- YOUR input requested!
Lmao... That Lori.. she's meaner then a junk yard dog!
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: HAS ANYONE USED ENEMEEZ?
Dang Lori... you went straight for the neck on that one... I am a quad 4 15 years and never have ben on a BP I just go when i feel like it... and hope there is someone around to help me get to the throne. it works for me i dont have accidents cuz i know when i'm ready. i guess it helps me to feel somewhat ... i'm incomplete c6. Hec
Re: [QUAD-L] looking for an accessible apartment in Hollywood
Hi there, I got accepted to LA film school www.lafilms.com, I hope I am able to complete my course and find my dream to become an independant filmmaker. I have some saved money plus a loan, a paid for house and a multimedia business... that should get me started ;) Hec
[QUAD-L] looking for an accessible apartment in Hollywood
Hi Guys! I am moving to Hollywood, CA in a few weeks and I'm having a hard time finding an apartment that is wheelchair accessible, does anyone here have a lead or suggestions? it would be greatly appreciated, I'm running out of time Hec
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Our Relationship With Others
Well said, well put Bill... the wonder of it all is that the fight is won everyday we breath, wake up, and accomplish little tasks as little as they might be... the battle will be over when we die. And for us who believe in God, rest assure the battle has been won already. Hec
Re: [QUAD-L] woohoo
I had my private insurance pay 20 K for my Ibot then I paid the rest myself... 6 K. I love the new found freedom the ibot gives me. I'm a c6-c7 incomplete quad. I just need to wait to get my ez lock for it since I drive a mini van and the Ibot its not going to come out with an EZ lock till May 2008. Although I still drive from it when i have someone with me using tie downs. Best regards Eddie
Fwd: [QUAD-L] Quads and breathing issues
LOL YEAH I forgot to mention that breeding makes me tired too lmao but please ppl let's stick to the subject. hahaha Hec
Re: [QUAD-L] AD / Oxygen
Does anyone else feel out of breath when eating?... I do really bad. Hec
[QUAD-L] IBOT
Wooohooo I'm getting an Ibot, hopefully it will give me the access I need for my career as a film director. You guys Rock! Hec
Re: [SPAM] Re: [QUAD-L] mannose magic
Antibiotics give me the craps... anyone else gets that from antibiotics?
Re: [QUAD-L] Stolen van
Were is an article or police report confirming this story? sorry I just don't trust ppl that much... this could be a publicity stunt to get a new van/chair sorry but life has turned me skeptical me
Re: [QUAD-L] fire
Just gut him... set him on fire strangle him... then when u r done kill him. A doesn't that make u feel better.LOL
