Re: [QUAD-L] interesting site

2004-09-21 Thread Jim Lubin
That's funny, I think John Kerry is the one who wants to start-up a draft. John Kerry plans to "add 40,000 troops to the active duty military" http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/national_security/newthreats.html Since we currently have an all volunteer armed forces, just how is John Kerry planning

Re: [QUAD-L] interesting site

2004-09-21 Thread andrea murray
Hi, River, Its a good website!! Wheelchair WarriorRiver Wolfe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.bushdraft.com/I'm sure the naysayers will have problems with this, but thought I'd send it on anyway.Riv Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we.

[QUAD-L] interesting site

2004-09-21 Thread River Wolfe
http://www.bushdraft.com/ I'm sure the naysayers will have problems with this, but thought I'd send it on anyway. Riv

Re: [QUAD-L] ranting

2004-09-21 Thread Dana Miller
Its always good to vent! I used to bottle things up for weeks and get grumpier and grumpier. I did not have school as a diversion of sorts. I read all of your post so got all of your frustrations thru me and out the door! (did that make sense?) Hang in there and take it by steps. As you mark

[QUAD-L] bowel program/living alone

2004-09-21 Thread TheOmen723
hi everyone      i've been wanting to move out of my moms house and go to college for over a year now but because of my pain in my hips/back i can't see myself keeping up with a normal school schedule.  plus i was told by my health care provider that i probably wouldn't be able to get bowel c

Re: [QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread Tim Syfert
I use this same type of fork, but can't find it on the internet either. If someone knows of a website selling this type of utensil please let us know.   Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Theo,     I use a fork and a spoon that clamps to my hand and also sticks straight out from my palm.  The part tha

[QUAD-L] Grants.gov

2004-09-21 Thread QuadPirate
Here's a good link to federally funded grants for people with disabilities and a ton of other grants. Check it out. www.grants.gov   Mark   IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello again

2004-09-21 Thread TonyPony1
Welcome home Jimboyou sure had to fight to get back here11  Not sure it's worth it, but good ur back...peace, tony c5/c6, 24 yrs, car + tree

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Re: jeff was in the local paper!

2004-09-21 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Marie,   I told you I'd let you know how Jeff and Lisa are doing when I heard from them, so I'm forwarding this to the Group and Quad Lists.  I think a few of you might remember them.  :)  It sounds like they are doing great!   With Love, Dave KelmerC-4/5 Complete04/25/1976Wichita Falls, TX[EMA

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello again

2004-09-21 Thread QuadPirate
Hey Jim, Haven't heard from you in awhile, glad you made it back on.   Mark    ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:10:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QUAD-L] Hello again   Hello everyone,   Several months ago I got kicked off t

Re: [QUAD-L] Quad Exercise Cuffs?

2004-09-21 Thread Eddie
you might try Don Krebs' access to recreation: http://www.accesstr.com/ On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 06:35:40 -0700 (PDT), Wermbo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey Peeps, > > Anyone know where to find a "good selection" of Quad Exercise Cuffs/Mitts/Etc. > I've got a good pair I've used for years but they

[QUAD-L] Re: life sucks Stacy

2004-09-21 Thread River Wolfe
Your original post never got to me, I had to find it in the archives. Hi Stacy, Your post brought me to tears. I have so been there, it's been a long hard Summer for me too. I wish I had words of wisdom for you, advice and things to do to make it go away. At this point, I think that would jus

[QUAD-L] Hello again

2004-09-21 Thread wheelchair
Welcome back Mr. Rocks, I don't remember receiving any spam from you. Glad that you've rejoin. You have missed so much. W In a message dated 9/21/04 9:11:30 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Life has been pretty good the last few months even though up here in Duluth our summer has been on the

Re: [QUAD-L] ranting

2004-09-21 Thread Nichole Rohling
STACY I READ YOUR E-MAIL ENTIRELY AND IT'S GOOD TO GET IT OUT.  I DID THE SAME THING NOT LONG AGO.  JUST KNOW YOUR NOT IN THE BOAT ALONE!  MY LEGS ARE STILL MESSED UP AND DR'S SEEM TO JUST TICK ME OFF ANYMORE.  IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS AND STILL CAN'T FIND OUT WHAT'S WRONG. I'M SEEING A VASCULAR D

[QUAD-L] Hello again

2004-09-21 Thread Jkrocks
Hello everyone,   Several months ago I got kicked off the quad list because they were accusing me of sending Spam, which I did not do.  I tried to rejoin a couple of times but would be kicked off within a few hours.  So, after having a tremendous amount of computer problems due to Spyware

[QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread wheelchair
We have a product here in the USA called DIPIT. Its a rubber dipping solution that you can use on tools to improve the grip. The more that you dip, the larger the grip. Then you allow to dry 24 hours. You can dip almost anything. In your case, knifes, forks and spoons. Best Wishes W In a mess

Re: [QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread ~LittleQuad~
I just hold it in my hand. I have a good bit a grip to be able to go natural. However, my partner in crime uses a holder. i'll get the informationTheo Kyparissis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What does everyone use to hold his or her forks/spoons? I use a Gripmate,which is a cylinder shaped plasti

Re: [QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread Jkrocks
Theo,     I use a fork and a spoon that clamps to my hand and also sticks straight out from my palm.  The part that clamps to my hand is made of a malleable metal and is covered with a coating of heavy-duty plastic.  Go to your nearest medical supply house and look through their books.  If

[QUAD-L] Quad Exercise Cuffs?

2004-09-21 Thread Wermbo
Hey Peeps, Anyone know where to find a "good selection" of Quad Exercise Cuffs/Mitts/Etc. I've got a good pair I've used for years but they're finally wearing out. I got them from a rehab that's closed otherwise I'd get more from there. I've looked on the internet but haven't found a good looking

[QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread wheelchair
Have you tried Maddak again? I'm sure that they still carry the product. W In a message dated 9/21/04 8:09:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << What does everyone use to hold his or her forks/spoons? I use a Gripmate, which is a cylinder shaped plastic holder which holds the fork/spoon at a right

[QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread Theo Kyparissis
What does everyone use to hold his or her forks/spoons? I use a Gripmate, which is a cylinder shaped plastic holder which holds the fork/spoon at a right angle to my palm in other words the fork/spoon sticks directly out of my palm. Unfortunately I can't find this Gripmate any more I think I had bo