[QUAD-L] Wishing Merry Christmas Happ-ier New Year Coming !!!
Wishin Ya'll aaa Very Merry Christmas Happi-errr New Year Coming !!! Thanks for another great year of sharing and friendships! Mey Christmas Ho-Ho-Ho !!! Matt A C/4 1989-er Puryear, Tennessee image001.jpg
[QUAD-L] HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
. A WISHING HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL * Matt Wermer . Cool quad story on the today show this morning. image001.jpg
[QUAD-L] Panic Attacks...Sleeping
Oh Yes.. Yes I too have/do suffer from panic attacks and it seems like its only been these past latter years. I've learned to only have my can drape my flannel sheet on half my head (my left) and so my Right is more open to fresh air, this is mainly in colder months. Otherwise I sleep with ac or ceiling Fan and light sheet nearby to arm up to my mouth to cover up if needed with my mouth. I am Married and somewhat spoiled as I ask my wife to cover/uncover or flip on/off fan, but in times She's gone like on a friggin girls rip oh man, I get pre-panicked lol, but smartly get left setup by Can so matt can help me self lol. * I did most recently get showered with va spoilage with a nice Gift/install of a voice-activated ecu system, and so can now voice control de fan, de tv, de phone, De kitchen door, cannot do my bed since queen-size Invacare remote, but that may change too. I am blessed in many ways, and am so glad we have this quad forum too. I often remain quiet On here, but actively review the daily chats. Matt Wermer C-4, 22 Yrs Post, Diving Accident wermbo * I vote we just say x-rated, sex matters, sensitive, etc.. if talking such related lol Or not, we can choose we have that ability lol.. image001.jpg
[QUAD-L] Sorry about my mis-spells on CNA geez.....
Sorry about my mis-spells on CNA geez. Matt image001.jpg
[QUAD-L] Mouthsticks....
I've used the gold colored hollow core plastic tipped sticks and they are so light weight and flimsy they break in a minute. I've had custom sticks made by friends. and have used for umteen years, very unbreakable and go the miles. I'd suggest you contact and friends/of friends that do metal work, if not available just call a metal shop or local tech school and describe your needs. My current sticks are made of solid aluminum rod about 1/4-3/8 diameter, mouth piece is flat aluminum stock, cut out from a plastic/other pattern, welded together, plastic over metal teeth grip is my nightbag 2000cc new, fold long line in half cut, use this to slide over mouthpiece. We usually have to put in very hott-nuked water to soften and make apply-able for your use. I buy plastic tip ends for typing end anywhere I can find them, can find an assortment of sizes in pkg for 2-5 dollars. Just my opinion. Matt Wermer C-4 1989
[QUAD-L] Amazon.com: Jabra M5390 Multiuse Bluetooth Wireless Headset and A335w USB Dongle: Cell Phones Accessories
Sounds good, wireless usb headset for pc, cell and home bluetooth phones...will be trying it soon. Subject: Amazon.com: Jabra M5390 Multiuse Bluetooth Wireless Headset and A335w USB Dongle: Cell Phones Accessories http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-Multiuse-Bluetooth-Wireless-Headset/dp/B001QMI39Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=wirelessie=UTF8qid=1305150024sr=1-3
[QUAD-L] Watchin n Enjoyin Some Racing
Sure wish we all lived closer so we could all go to the races. Being in the chair and a quad sure can be fun when you're a racing fan/spectator. I built/update the website for our speedway and go every weekend. It's fun watchin dirt track stock cares and modifieds thunder on the track! Matt http://camdenmotorspeedway.com/
Fw: [QUAD-L] Anniversary
Congrats! I am 50 on Tuesday, my 21st yr as C-4 was 8/12, hang tough and we might be fixed yet lol. If not at least we've persevered right! I've regained some slowly, driving wc with quad-style joystick, have some strength in both arams, not lots but had 0 for quite awhile. It's a good life if you don't weaken Matt - Original Message - From: Debbie Hamilton To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary Congratulations Joan! I am 51 years old, and I'm also a C4. I am five years post accident. They gave me 10 years give-or-take. The quad list sure has made me think otherwise. A lot of people have been quads past 10 years. I had always been in good shape, and still feel that I am. It's a little scary, I don't want to out live my husband because then I won't have a caregiver and will probably end up in a nursing home. I think that's my greatest fear. What is your living situation? Debbie C4 incomplete/April 2005 --- On Fri, 10/15/10, Joan Anglin poaj...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Joan Anglin poaj...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [QUAD-L] Anniversary To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, October 15, 2010, 7:20 PM Today is a day to celebrate. 20 years ago at 2:30 PM I fell off of some scaffolding and fell 10 feet-that was just enough to make me a C4 complete. But considering that I was told that I probably wouldn’t live a normal life line time wise I have proved them wrong and plan to do so for the next 10 years at least! I have had the joy of seeing four more grandchildren-age 13 on down-and two great grandchildren. My health is excellent, I can still be active and my favorite line is “I still haven’t figured out what I want to be when I grow up”. So at 71 I look forward to an anticipated fantastic next 10 years and am looking forward to all the new inventions that will help most of us live better lives that I could have ever dreamed possible 20 years ago. Many thanks for this list, it has enabled me to learn more about what’s new and shaking. Joan
[QUAD-L] Permobil Parts?
Hey I'm getting a friends nice permobil power chair and will need to get the seat base widened to 18 for me, adding a joystick to it, just wondered if anyone was privey to outlets for parts. Thanks ahead! Matt Wermer C-4 21 Yrs Post
[QUAD-L] 21ST ANNIVERSARY PC SMS TO MOBILE
1.. My anniversary is 8/12/89 and Happy @21 Years! 2.. We are blessed to be alive and who knows, maybe someday see a cure. 3.. It's been a pretty good ride and for the most part-only gets better! Matt Wermer C-4 Incomplete, Diving Accident 1989, Pickeral Lake, Vicksburg Michigan Current Hometown: Puryear TN Carrier Email to SMS Gateway Alltel [10-digit phone numb...@message.alltel.com Example: 1234567...@message.alltel.com ATT (formerly Cingular) [10-digit phone numb...@txt.att.net [10-digit phone numb...@mms.att.net (MMS) [10-digit phone numb...@cingularme.com Example: 1234567...@txt.att.net Boost Mobile [10-digit phone numb...@myboostmobile.com Example: 1234567...@myboostmobile.com Nextel (now Sprint Nextel)[10-digit telephone numb...@messaging.nextel.com Example: 1234567...@messaging.nextel.com Sprint PCS (now Sprint Nextel) [10-digit phone numb...@messaging.sprintpcs.com [10-digit phone numb...@pm.sprint.com (MMS) Example: 1234567...@messaging.sprintpcs.com T-Mobile [10-digit phone numb...@tmomail.net Example: 1234567...@tmomail.net US Cellular [10-digit phone number]email.uscc.net (SMS) [10-digit phone numb...@mms.uscc.net (MMS) Example: 1234567...@email.uscc.net Verizon[10-digit phone numb...@vtext.com [10-digit phone numb...@vzwpix.com (MMS) Example: 1234567...@vtext.com Virgin Mobile USA [10-digit phone numb...@vmobl.com Example: 1234567...@vmobl.com
[QUAD-L] Congrats Tim
Congrats Tim! Another year alive is a great thing. You've been enjoying your friends/family/tv/radio/life! Life is soo wonderful! Matt c4-89-incomplete
[QUAD-L] Fw: Acupuncture's Influence of Stem Cells
- Original Message - From: System Administrator To: masterl...@list.healingtherapies.info Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 3:32 PM Subject: Acupuncture's Influence of Stem Cells HEALING THERAPIES NEWSLETTER This is the 49th email newsletter© associated with www.healingtherapies.info, the purpose of which is to expand the healing spectrum of people with physical disabilities, especially spinal cord dysfunction. This newsletter specifically discusses the potential of acupuncture to 1) restore some function after spinal cord injury, and 2) influence the expression of transplanted stem-cells. It is stunning to think that acupuncture, one of mankind's oldest therapies, may augment the effectiveness of stem-cell transplantation, one of mankind's most contemporary treatments. Please support those who have made this newsletter possible. Specifically, consider subscribing to PN/Paraplegia News (subscribe 602-224-0500 or www.pn-magazine.com), or donating to the Paralyzed Veterans of America's Research Education Program (www.pva.org ). Check out Alternative Medicine and Spinal Cord Injury: Beyond the Banks of the Mainstream at http://www.demosmedpub.com/prod.aspx?prod_id=9781932603507 or Amazon.com. (rated 5 stars by two out of two posted reviews). This is an instructive book for anyone, with or without disability. Learn more about divergent function-restoring therapies for spinal cord injury at www.sci-therapies.info. ACUPUNCTURE SPINAL CORD INJURY: THE ROLE OF STEM CELLS (Adapted from an article appearing in April 2010 PN Magazine) Previously, I've discussed acupuncture and its potential to restore some function after spinal cord injury - perhaps, in part, through its ability to influence regeneration-enhancing stem cells. This update summarizes studies documenting these possibilities. Traditional Theory In brief review, under Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture stimulates specific skin points by either inserting needles; applying heat, pressure, or massage; or using various energy-emitting devices. It originally evolved from observations that a disorder was associated with an increased sensitivity in specific skin areas. These areas were consistently linked to a specific organ and followed a defined topographical pattern. Called meridians, these patterns served as pathways for life-force qi energy. Qi flow through these meridians could be regulated by the stimulation of acupuncture points located periodically along the meridians. Under TCM theory, traumatic SCI damages the Du or Governor meridian, which, in turn, affects qi circulation for the entire body. The goal of treatment is to clear and activate meridian channels, reversing qi stagnation. Studies The World Health Organization has listed many disorders amenable to acupuncture, including those supported by more rigorously designed clinical trials. Accumulating evidence suggests that acupuncture also has the potential to restore some function after acute and perhaps chronic SCI. Drs. Peter Dorsher and Peter McIntosh, Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville, Florida) have proposed a number of scientific mechanisms by which acupuncture could exert beneficial effects after SCI, including 1) decreasing the levels of proteins and cells fostering injury-site scar formation, 2) reducing the creation of damage-perpetuating, free-radical molecules, 3) lessening post-injury spinal-cord atrophy, 4) decreasing stress-related hormones, 5) increasing various regeneration-enhancing molecules, 6) stimulating blood flow to the injury area, and 7) releasing neuroprotective, endorphin-like molecules. As discussed below, acupuncture also may stimulate function-restoring stem cells. In these discussions, it is important to note that only a relatively small percentage of working neurons need to cross the injury site to have significant function. Through the previously discussed mechanisms, acupuncture may help preserve enough neurons in acute injury or turn-on surviving, dormant neurons in chronic injury to tilt the balance toward function rather than paralysis. Several SCI-focused acupuncture studies are summarized below. In some cases critics have questioned their rigor and, in turn, the amount of positive results. For example, some of the results may merely reflect spontaneous improvement in individuals with incomplete injuries. · Dr. X. Gao et al (China) treated 261 individuals with SCI, of which 79% had been injured at least one year. Ninety-five percent had some improvement, such as enhanced sensation, bowel-and-bladder function, spasticity, and walking. The investigators believed that acupuncture improved spinal-cord circulation. · Dr. H. J. Wang (China) treated 82 patients with SCI with
Fw: [QUAD-L] My Dilemma
I had UofM (young Drs) in Ann Arbor wanting to do a Urostomy on me back 10+ years ago, had me so scared about surgery, off weeks 4-6, then I called my SCI Dr Yarconi in Chicago-RIC, he strongly advised that was radical surgery, should only be done if absolutely necessary, I had indwelling from 89-02, had supra done, been good all these years, did have another quad friend had Urostomy, had lot of infections and even talk of a re-do, he's many years gone now. Bottom line with me was like my dr said, only if you have to have it, he did also say that they believe someday we hope all sci pats will walk again, so they don't believe in drastically changing things far from the norm. Matt Wermer C-4 Quad Incomplete 49 Still going strong! - Original Message - From: Dan To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] My Dilemma Hi Naomi, I'm a little confused, having an indwelling catheter for five years isn't that long. in any event, I certainly would get a second and third opinion before undergoing such drastic surgery. And even if your bladder has shrunk does it really matter? As for your eroding urethra, I'm no doctor, but it seems there should be some easier way to fix it. Dan At 07:31 PM 5/17/2010, ladyno...@aol.com said something that elicited my response: I am a C-4 quad with an indwelling Foley catheter. My urologist says that my urethra is eroding, and suggests I have a procedure called a urostomy. He performed a procedure called Urodynamic, which measures the amount of urine your bladder can hold. Mine is holding less than an ounce of urine. So now he wants to remove my bladder, and make me a new one using part of my small intestine. During this procedure, both ureters are relocated, a new bladder is made, and urine as directed from the body through a stoma in the abdomen, which connects to a bag that adheres to the skin. I am going to the hospital on Tuesday to have an MRI, to make sure that it's safe for me to have this procedure because I also have Crohn's disease and disturbing my small intestine, may cause my Crohn's to flareup (which is a very terrible thing).?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office / My dilemma is this: I have to choose between having this very invasive surgery, and all of that may come after it including infection from many sources, including the new bladder, ureter relocation, the stoma, and skin irritation from the adhesive for the bag, and not to mention the Crohn's flareup Or. I can wear incontinent briefs which I don't have anyone to change them, because there's just me and my 80 year old mother, living together. She won't be able to change them throughout the day. I have an aide comes in the morning and gives me a bed bath and get me in my wheelchair. The rest of the day, there's just me and my mom here until bedtime (around 9:00 PM) when my nighttime aide comes to put me to bed. My catheter bag is usually not emptied from morning to night. My mom cannot handle me to change briefs, and if they're left on, I would have all types of sores. Does anyone on this list have a urostomy? If so, how is it working for you? I would love to hear what others have to say regarding my dilemma. Naomi. C-4 quadriplegic due to Transverse Myelitis since July 2, 2005 Have a Blessed Day, Naomi
[QUAD-L] Quad's Gettin Cold
Yes I to have the Quad Cold and love the sun, warm places, and heat too! I bought a Pellet Stove and got it installed in our bsmt. Wow, are they nice, pour wooden pellets in the top hopper and man it's warm-heat-heaven lol. They cost about 600-2000 at most tractor suppy, orscleins, fireplace shops along with the pellets too. The stove's are outfitted with fans, a auger to auto-feed the pellets from the hopper to the little firepot where they're burned and create great heat. The nice part also is they're about 83-87% efficient and considered one of the greenest things you could heat with, the pellets are made from waste sawdust usually but can be made even with hay, grass, etc.. The wood pellets cost about $4.00 per bag and mine burns about 7 bags per week, I use this to keep warmer all day till about 10pm, then we go up stairs and use our reg gas heat thru the night, my stove heats up to 2200 sq ft, if our house was a tad smaller I'd heat the whole house that way, plus we have a gas fireplace on the main floor so I didn't want to replace/disrupt that (so far lol). From one Quad to another Pellet Stoves are the bomb man! Matt Wermer Puryear, TN C4-Quad 1989 wer...@wk.net
[QUAD-L] David
David Kelmer sure will be missed, A Good Man and Died with Pride I'm Sure. May Only Peace Be With You David Matt c-4 Puryear,TN
Fw: [QUAD-L] Those in Kentucky... without power
Yes Wheel, We live in Puryear, Tennessee just south of Murray,KY and we got a lot of damage here and north. Lost power all day Tuesday and some Wednesday, getting a generator this year for sure. It's suprising how much we take our power, heat, water, tv, radio, pc for granted. We grill-heated our coffee water, grilled toast, grilled food, glad we had the grill and also kept some warm with our propane fireplace, used kerosene lamps, gotta luv camping in Winter! Hooking up a Pellet stove in these next few days too. Went to Walmart in Paris yesterday and it was covered over with shoppers from everywhere. West KY north of us over to Paducah and outlying areas might be without power for weeks they say. Looking forward to spring! Matt Wermer Puryear, TN http://www.tagged.com/wermbo http://www.hcscisg.zoomshare.com/ wer...@yahoo.comwermbo on yahoo IM - Original Message - From: wheelch...@aol.com To: lwillis82...@msn.com ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 10:00 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Those in Kentucky... without power thanks for the update and hope you continue doing well. Keep us posted with any updates as I'm sure power is restored to some each hour Best Wishes In a message dated 1/31/2009 5:06:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, lwillis82...@msn.com writes: I am right in the middle of the worst of it. Areas and counties all around me are still without power. God must be watching over this old quad. I lost power for about 30 min. Amazing. Six people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. -- From: wheelch...@aol.com Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:13:48 -0500 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Those in Kentucky... without power There are still those in Kentucky without power and may still be without power for 10 days. That has to have a nasty effect on those in powered wheelchair and others who are home bound. I'm looking at 35 degrees while I know those in Kentucky at still facing 20+ degrees as utility workers are working around the clock in their attempt to restore 7000 lines that need replacement. I know here when it happen, there were people that risks their lives in trying to salvage anything they saw laying on the ground and considered it junk, scrap and salvaged wire. This requires new line which needs to be ordered, shipped to site before installation. This takes more time, while it affect those without power. I truly hope that is not the case. Best Wishes W -- A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! -- Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. Check it out. = Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499.
[QUAD-L] The Inauguration of President Barack Obama - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Great Pictures! http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html
[QUAD-L] Advocates Praised as Bush Signs Bill to Restore ADA-President Bush Signs ADA Amendments Act into Law
- Original Message - From: ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 2:12 PM Subject: Advocates Praised as Bush Signs Bill to Restore ADA Good News ! ADAWatch.org National Coalition for Disability Rights 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 900S Washington, DC 20004 NEWS RELEASE September 25, 2008 ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights Praises Advocates and Policymakers As President Bush Signs ADA Amendments Act into Law (Washington, DC) For nearly two years, disability rights advocates have traveled the Nation in a modified bus educating citizens and policymakers alike of the pressing need to restore vital civil rights protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Today, President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act into law and ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights, the nonprofit organizations behind the Road To Freedom bus tour, praised all of those involved in this successful campaign to advance disability rights. In recent years, the ADA - the world's first human rights law for people with disabilities - has been dramatically narrowed in the courts leaving citizens with epilepsy, diabetes, mental illness, HIV-AIDS and other disabilities unprotected from discrimination. The ADA Amendments Act clarifies the intent of Congress and reverses the judicial activism that has resulted in more than 95% of employment-related ADA cases being dismissed on summary judgment. Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), lead sponsor of the ADA Amendments Act, acknowledged ADA Watch/NCDR's role in passage of this legislation on the floor of the Senate, thanking the Road To Freedom's crew for dedicating almost 2 years of their lives traveling on a bus around the country to every State, showing people about the importance of restoring the protections of ADA. ADA Watch/NCDR founder and president, Jim Ward stated today, This is a monumental victory for people with disabilities. As America seeks to respond to the economic challenges we face, this law - if enforced - will ensure that people with disabilities are fairly included in the workforce and that we can do our jobs free from discrimination. ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights praises the thousands of Americans who produced and participated in Road To Freedom bus stops as, together, we called for restoration of the ADA. Likewise, we praise the tireless efforts of advocates such as Andy Imparato, Sandy Finucane, Curt Decker, Chai Feldblum, Jennifer Mathis, Arlene Mayerson, Shereen Arent, Donna Meltzer, Nancy Zirkin, Michael Collins, Yoshiko Dart, Tom Olin, Debbie Fletter Ward and so many others. ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights (NCDR) is a coalition of national, state and local disability, civil rights and social justice organizations united to protect and promote the human rights of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. For more information, go to www.adawatch.org and www.roadtofreedom.org ###
[QUAD-L] Foul Urine Smell
Hi Quadlist Peeps, I've had a foul urine smell for months and cannot figure out why. I drink a lot of water, had my uric acid tested months ago and it was alright, don't get a lot of uti's about 1-2 per year if that, I do drink a lot of coffee 2-3-4 cups daily, but I think I'd slowed or stopped the coffee before and didn't make a difference. Any others with a SP have bad smelling urine? Mine is really strong smelling. I looked it up on Webmd.com but don't think it helped...suggests infections, etc.. Thanks ahead, Wermbo Matt Wermer C-4 1989 Puryear, TN
[QUAD-L] Fw: United Spinal Summer Newsletter
United Spinal Association - Original Message - From: United Spinal Association To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:32 AM Subject: United Spinal Summer Newsletter Summer is here and you have lots of things you want to do and many places to go while the weather is nice. So here is the short and cool summer edition of our newsletter. It's a HOT United Summer filled with events, excitement and big victories. And there is more to come! Check it out. Canes To Wheelchairs: Mobility Alernatives is our latest free publication. This publication is a guide that assists people in making the right choice in their selection of a mobility device. Download a free copy. Get out there and travel with Scot Chesney's Plane Talk on vacationing and airline travel. This is concrete advice from a wheelchair user who has traveled to 38 different countries. Read it all. United Spinal's Independence Expo in Orlando, featuring disability-related workshops, manufacturers exhibiting their products, thousands of dollars worth of raffle prizes, and it's all free. Get the scoop Deciding to wheel is not always an easy decision to make. Kathy Galletly had to undergo a revolution in her thinking before she accepted the idea of using a wheelchair. Read her story. Summer is a special time for all kids, and special is just what they will be at the United Spinal 2008 Kids Sports Spectacular, hosted by Comcast Spectacor / Wachovia Center. Get more information. Let me have it! If you really want it we will give it to you but you will have to click on the link below to get it. I dare you! Click here to get it. Well, you made it with plenty of time left to enjoy this great summer day. Have a wonderful and safe summer. Best to all, Ziggi Landsman Director of Web Relations United Spinal Association Unsubscribe from future communications
[QUAD-L] 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan , Wheelchair Mini-van
My van for sale...Matt http://clarksville.craigslist.org/car/764150386.html
Re: [QUAD-L] Power Chair speed
Yes bee careful lol, i've got a newer Quickie 626 that goes fast and too fast lol! I can say now chest straps are very helpful when flying in your wc and stop suddenly-geez! It was when i first got it and stupidly hauled butt in 5th speed and ended up face between my legs until my wife found me...ya pretty-not-exciting! Matt - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn To: Danny Hearn ; Shahidul ; Quad Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 6:59 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Power Chair speed Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are correct Shahidul, 8 miles per hour is not that fast, my invacare Arrow is supposed to go about 7 to 71/2 miles per hour and I have had it 61/2 years now. As with ANY man made or mechanical device, something can break or go wrong, but the same goes for cars-bikes or anything. Even walking or running has a risk. Dan H. Shahidul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey W, Thank you very much for your honest concern. No I never had any powerchair accident in these 3 yrs. I am more confident than ever before. But I know you are right, anything might happen even to experienced user anytime. I would possibly be happy with 12km /hr. Sometimes there are negligible traffic. At that time I have an urge to run faster. I heard about persons possibly in this list, who modified their chairs themselves to run faster. We have one gentleman from S.Africa who manufactures power chair. Name is Martin Brown. So I am inspired. But, I shall be careful. Hello Mark, Enjoyed your story. I saw Tom crashing and breaking into walls like that in Tom Jerry cartoon (lol). Please take care :-) Alam On 6/16/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alam, It is always a pleasure to hear from you regarding your experiences and successes. I wish you more. I also understand your need for speed, but caution, to everything there are natural limits and un natural conditions to those natural limits. It would sadden us to read that you injuried yourself, racing at faster speeds. Keep in touch and please continue to post as there are so many new people who might be inspired by your progress. Best Wishes W
[QUAD-L] Re: Power Chair speed- Go Speed Racer
You got it wheel! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:52 AM Subject: Power Chair speed- Go Speed Racer Those are times when a 8-Point harness and padded racing helmet comes in handy. Best Wishes W In a message dated 6/17/2008 8:30:39 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes bee careful lol, i've got a newer Quickie 626 that goes fast and too fast lol! I can say now chest straps are very helpful when flying in your wc and stop suddenly-geez! It was when i first got it and stupidly hauled butt in 5th speed and ended up face between my legs until my wife found me...ya pretty-not-exciting! Matt - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn To: Danny Hearn ; Shahidul ; Quad Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 6:59 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Power Chair speed Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are correct Shahidul, 8 miles per hour is not that fast, my invacare Arrow is supposed to go about 7 to 71/2 miles per hour and I have had it 61/2 years now. As with ANY man made or mechanical device, something can break or go wrong, but the same goes for cars-bikes or anything. Even walking or running has a risk. Dan H. Shahidul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey W, Thank you very much for your honest concern. No I never had any powerchair accident in these 3 yrs. I am more confident than ever before. But I know you are right, anything might happen even to experienced user anytime. I would possibly be happy with 12km /hr. Sometimes there are negligible traffic. At that time I have an urge to run faster. I heard about persons possibly in this list, who modified their chairs themselves to run faster. We have one gentleman from S.Africa who manufactures power chair. Name is Martin Brown. So I am inspired. But, I shall be careful. Hello Mark, Enjoyed your story. I saw Tom crashing and breaking into walls like that in Tom Jerry cartoon (lol). Please take care :-) Alam On 6/16/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alam, It is always a pleasure to hear from you regarding your experiences and successes. I wish you more. I also understand your need for speed, but caution, to everything there are natural limits and un natural conditions to those natural limits. It would sadden us to read that you injuried yourself, racing at faster speeds. Keep in touch and please continue to post as there are so many new people who might be inspired by your progress. Best Wishes W -- Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.
[QUAD-L] FYI-Life Suit Demonstrattion
My VistaPrint Electronic Business CardMonty is the designer/engineer of a walking suit for paralyzed folks like us. The US Military is working with such technology to create super soldiers. Lookup Exoskeletal Suits on You Tube sometime. Matt Monty says, Tell your friends they can see the LIFESUIT live in Shoreline July 18 19. We will have free T shirts and we will be fund raising by accepting donations. www.theyshallwalk.org Ask your friends to become fans of They Shall Walk on facebook.com Monty. Event: Shoreline SolarFest MontyReed LIFESUIT Exoskeleton 14 appearance at Fest What: Rally Host: They Shall Walk When: Friday, July 18 at 5:00pm Where: Meridian Park Elementary, Shoreline, WI Contact: 2062298234 Description Friday evening Monty Reed wearing LIFESUIT #14 will escort the models of the Haute Trash Fashion Show kicking off the Shoreline SolarFest. On Saturday, starting @ 10 am They Shall Walk will be at the festival all day along with the other environmentally friendly exhibitors and the Taste of Shoreline. They Shall Walk will have videos, pictures and T shirts available. The LIFESUIT will be on display.
[QUAD-L] State we live in....
My VistaPrint Electronic Business CardTenneessee Puryear Matt Wermer C-4 18 Years Post Here's the SCI support group I started last October. VistaPrint e-Card.jpg
