[QUAD-L] Re: Flu Shots

In a message dated 9/24/2004 7:01:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all,>   I was curious, how many of you ALWAYS get a flu shot? Because I never do.     i go to keep my mom company, she has terrible respiratory problems.  while here anyway, i stick my arm out but i'm

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

Wow, why so many problems with that?  I am excited to be able to cath a different way myself without anything attached to me, but if I would have to go through that, I think I would have reconsidered.  I know I wont have to this time, but just to think that I would be reliving my past for a

RE: [QUAD-L] Vans

I am curious.  How can you negotiate the price of a van when modifications are being paid for by Vocational Rehab and they are bidding out the job?   Today I visited a business that sells accessible vans.   I got the impression you didn’t have the negotiation options that you have when buyi

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

Hi, I don't post much, but do read all the emails. I am a C 4/5, incomplete quad, from St. Paul, MN. 24 yrs. post. For me, my brother is living with ms, he will be moving back to SD. soon. He goes back there, because he has family, every weekend. Before he moved in with me, I was living alone. I

[QUAD-L] Medicare?

I get Medicare in a year and I was wondering how and if they cover live-in aides? I think they may only cover agency home care workers? Or has anyone been able to just get a check to use the way you want to? I have a weekday live-in, but hoped Medicare would cover a weekend person. I need he

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

Nah Dave that was a week ago or so, no shit pun intended Seriously these were post's I had read and deleted. Tim"David K. Kelmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Tim,   It's all good here.  It sounds like you had a blockage that cleared out.  :)   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete

[QUAD-L] Re: Hand Controls

In a message dated 9/24/2004 7:21:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:   Once I had my shoulder strap came un bolted from the from of the van     hi bobbie,     i don't use my van belts. i had Velcro straps custom made for me that     are hooked to the wheelchair & strap arou

[QUAD-L] Re: Presidential Race, another Vets POV

If you DON'T want more truth about Kerry I suggest you just hit the delete button now. Because it looks like I'm not the only one paying attention.. http://www.donbendell.com/EditorialOnJohnKerry12.html I HAVE HAD IT! Tonight I saw an ad on television funded and produced by the 527, Moveon.or

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

In a message dated 9/23/2004 8:42:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Luke I get 8 hours a day in Arkansas. I'm a C5/6 with use of one arm and they do about everything I ask them to, I'm never unreasonable about their job just things I can't and need done. Housekeeping

[QUAD-L] E-mail

I spoke to soon I just received 81 e-mails from the list of which I've seen before.   Mark   IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

In a message dated 9/23/2004 10:19:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wondered about you quads that live alone. Do you stay in bed at night with no-one else at home? What happens if something happens? I've had my cath get kinked and blocked many times and needed to call my h

RE: [QUAD-L] Hello, I moved to AZ

Title: Message G  Glad you dig your new digs. Congratulations C  -Original Message-From: Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 11:57 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [QUAD-L] Hello, I moved to AZ Hey all fellow quads and quadets, I finely did it, I m

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

I have lived alone for about 18 years and since I got my bladder augmentation, I do not worry about tubing anymore! I cath myself. The main thing is to drink lots of water, but even then, when I'm in the hospital, the indwelling they put in will clog every so often. I was a terrible worry wort ab

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

If youare getting a bladder augmentation, you will love it! It "is" a rough surgery--mine was 9 hours with 3 days in ICU on a vent so was in an induced coma. I do remember my mom talking to me once, I guess they let me be awake just long enough for that.. Next thing I knew I was in a room with mo

Re: [QUAD-L] ouch, ouch, OUCH!

Smurf, They make a great safety vest for bull riding that might help prevent another injury like this. Also motorcycle shops carry lots of great affordable safety equipment for dirt bikers which we use to make use of while doing stunts. They are comfortable, not very restrictive, and can keep y

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Val Cleroux Communication is the key to success

[QUAD-L] If anyone of you are in Maryland

Sorry it's an attachment.  It's how I received it and don't know how to change it, but interesting info about our slacker governor.  He wants to cut some more budgets than he already has. Stacy   "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" - Original

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

I just noticed that some of those mails I have received before and got them again.  Strange to get mail repeated. Stacy   "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: t crook Cc: Quad-list post

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

Good luck with everything.  What are they doing to your bladder? Stacy   "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:29 PM Subject: [QUA

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

me too.  pretty darn crazy.  I already had 108 to go through and delete.  Deleting time to make room for more. Stacy   "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" - Original Message - From: Martin T. Brown To: ~LittleQuad~ ; t crook

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

Yeah I get the digest & just received 30 or so old ones.   Derek - Original Message - From: Stuntman To: t crook ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail Just got done deleting about 200 myself.Something

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

Hi Tim,   It's all good here.  It sounds like you had a blockage that cleared out.  :)   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA t crook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyone get a grip of email from the list this morning? I had a 185 sup' with that Some dated bac

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

In a message dated 9/23/04 8:30:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hey there! I thought Iâd give you a heads up on my month next month. Iâm having some major work done on my bladder. On October 18, 2004 I will be admitting into ETMC to prepare for surgery. Then on the 19th at 7:15am they will

Re: [QUAD-L] attendants care

Hi Greg,   I don't live alone now but I did.  My Home Health Care nurse has a 'Dave's Kit' in both of their cars and if I have any kind of problems I can call her and she can be here in 15 minutes!  Another reason to treat the nurses nice.   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years Po

RE: [QUAD-L] hurricane

Title: Message Yikes! Another hurricane is coming our way! Hope this isn't to bad. I can't take it any more. Oh well! Hope all are safe. Good luck to the people in the state of Florida. =-) -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery date

Hi LQ,   You take care and mind those nurses.  I'll say a prayer that all goes well next month.  You know you'll be in my thoughts, too!   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA ~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey there! I thought I’d give you a heads up on

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

I haven't had this happen I wonder why?   Mark    ---Original Message---   From: Stuntman Date: Friday, September 24, 2004 12:50:34 PM To: t crook; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail  Just got done deleting about 200 myself.Something must have triggered a mail

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

Just got done deleting about 200 myself. Something must have triggered a mail dump on the server as all came from the quad-list. Stuntman > > Anyone get a grip of email from the list this morning? I had a 185 sup' with that Some dated back to the begining of the month. > Tim > > __

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: 700 Groups Support MiCASSA

Hey Warrior I'm on the board of directors on one of these groups. Spa Area Independent Living Services or S.A.I.L.S as we call it in Arkansas. It list some groups by state so anyone that wants to get involved can find local group to join not to mention these places are really good at finding

[QUAD-L] Parts for Invacare Storm

Glen, Have you tried Instant Supply WheelchairCo (Land and Wheels) in Milwaukee for those old parts? 800-558-5554 They supply a monster catalog to hospitals and rehab center repair people for them to have a source for new and old parts. It might be worth your consideration. W In a message date

[QUAD-L] Vans ~ The right we site

Click here: Drive-Master Co., Inc.     Hi, I gave you the wrong web site it's .net not .com

[QUAD-L] VANS

Try the Blvd. That is: www.blvd.com Once that loads up, go to vehicle conversion and dial in your area. Simple as that. Best Wishes W In a message dated 9/24/04 11:46:02 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY BUILD AN SELL ACCESSIBLE VANS AROUND DELAWARE, PENNSYVANIA, OR JE

[QUAD-L] Vans

Click here: drivemaster.com  I've used this company since 1980, I've gotten three vans from them modified.    If you have any more questions, feel free. I live about six miles from Drive Master, if you do decide to use them, I could meet you there. Bobbie

[QUAD-L] VANS

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY BUILD AN SELL ACCESSIBLE VANS AROUND DELAWARE, PENNSYVANIA, OR JERSEY AREA.

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

140 here - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: t crook Cc: Quad-list post Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 5:42 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail they were totally slagged!! i just got them tooot crook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] grips of mail....

they were totally slagged!! i just got them tooot crook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyone get a grip of email from the list this morning? I had a 185 sup' with that Some dated back to the begining of the month. Tim __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of sp

[QUAD-L] grips of mail....

Anyone get a grip of email from the list this morning? I had a 185 sup' with that Some dated back to the begining of the month. Tim__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[QUAD-L] Question for subscribers

In a message dated 9/24/04 6:22:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hi Eric, I'm certain you're speaking of a way for the individual to carry the child on her lap. How has she carried her to this point? I'm thinking of a baby snugli, but larger, or some kind of lap belt. >> The mother of t

[QUAD-L] Permobile stand up w/c

The Chairman K2 is being marketed as the end-all to everything by some DMEs. Its a nice chair, it weights alot, and sits taller than most. Knowing this, one has to plan on what to do with it once you get it. How do you transport it? Where do you store it? Who's going to fix it? W In a message

Re: [QUAD-L] ....hurricane tony!!

In a message dated 12/08/2004 19:23:00 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hurricane update,,,we're feeling the outside affects of hurricane Bonnie (my buddy just went windsurfing), but that's nothing...it's Charlie that's going to be hell if it hits here, which it'

[QUAD-L] Saddam & bin Laden Conspiracy

I did it!! I found the connection between Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden! It's a Conspiracy and even more people... ones we know... are involved than first thought. Through some deep research using internet info, I found this: Saddam Hussein.    was in "Saddam Hussein - Defying th

[QUAD-L] WOUND VACS

I just stayed in bed 4 days (since Friday) to see if that might help.  It did but not a WHOLE LOT.  Anyway, we are going to try the wound vac as soon as the Dr sends the paperwork back. Since I don't have secondary insurance it may cost us $400.  Medicare pays 80%.  About $2500-3000 a month for

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for subscribers

Hi Eric, I'm certain you're speaking of a way for the individual to carry the child on her lap. How has she carried her to this point? I'm thinking of a baby snugli, but larger, or some kind of lap belt. here's a link: www.wheelchairnet.org/WCN_ProdServ/ Docs/TeamRehab/RR_97/9706art2.PDF and

[QUAD-L] AWNAA

WASHINGTON, DC  (AP) -Congress approved  sweeping legislation, which provides new benefits formany Americans. The  Americans With No Abilities Act (AWNAA), signed intolaw by President John Kerry  shortly after its passage, is being hailed as amajor victory by advocates of  the millions of America

Re: [QUAD-L] power chair

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] power chair The wait. Yeah, that’s always the rub. Funny thing about waiting... Have you noticed that the line’s always longer in front of you than it is behind you? Congratulations none-the-less. It’s good to do all your research before the fact rather than after. I went t

[QUAD-L] Permobile stand up w/c

Hi Folks!   I haven't be on-line in forever so hope everyone is well.  I'm looking into buying a Permobile stand up w/c and was wondering if anyone has purchasaed one and what you think?  What is the impact to bowel and bladder?  Do you wear a binder to support your innards?   Any info is ap

Re: [QUAD-L] AWNAA

Golly, I'd hafta believe much of this had to have been law before some overly wealthy, well connected "Texans" started up non-producing oil drilling businesses in Texas. Then there's the part I'd say musta been more recent... like someone who could hold a cabinet position with outcomes called disg

[QUAD-L] power chair, van loan

So ya got a Pride- Jazzy, eh? Nice chair. Are you going to transfer to the drivers seat or drive from your Jazzy? How will you secure your Jazzy if you transfers to an automotive seat to drive. W In a message dated 9/15/04 5:12:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I forgot, the seat will be mo

Re: Fw: Re: [QUAD-L] hello every1!

I'm not getting a suprapubic.  I'm having a procedure where I can cath through my belly. It's no bag or tube.  I just will be able to cath through my belly.  No more crap hooked to me.  I have had the folley for the most part of the 3 and a half years I have been in the chair.  Self cathing

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Cat Habitat

That is so nice to know.  congrats to your county. Stacy   "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Quad- List ; SCIC ; scilist Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 11:41 PM Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelie wheels.... Ouuuuch!!!

Hi Houston,   Man, that sounds like a rough landing!  I'm glad to hear you weren't hurt more than you were.  Ya know a person could break their neck doing that!  :)   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Year PostTexas, USA  Houston Leek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I went to my brothers

[QUAD-L] Bowel care & Medicare

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on having a Medicare provided R.N. to do a persons bowel care?  Here in NV a Medicaid provided PCA, which I have, is not allowed to do bowel care, only an R.N.,  and there are very few nursing agencies that are Medicaid providers, but there are lots of a

Re: [QUAD-L] ADA destruction

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] ADA destruction On 9/10/04 8:01 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That is why most Texans will vote Republican this next election, because Texans will vote for the person who said that he was a Texan before he was a Republican. W In a message dated

[QUAD-L] ADA destruction- George W. Bush.. A real Texan!

In a message dated 9/10/04 9:26:30 AM, Quietstream25322 writes: << George Bush may own a ranch in Texas and made govenor there but he is eastern as they come--He is from New Hampshire I believe his parents still live in the east lol. >> Naa. That can't be true. George Bush is a true T

Re: [QUAD-L] George W. Bush.. A real Texan!

Coming from a family where I was the only one "not" born in Texas--I still feel that Texas is my second home--lot of relatives still live there plus I just plain "like" Texas! My memories are good tho hot!--and I do not mind the rather arid part of the state where I have visited--north central and

Re: [QUAD-L] ADA destruction

I think the Republican Party has been following these traits for a long time. The Democratic Party is prone to uphold social services, helping the down and out, education and the disabled. Years ago there was a more distinct line between the two party's than there is now. take care, Dana and ? [

[QUAD-L] ADA destruction

River, I can't believe that. Texans take care of Texans. Texas is the largest state in the Union and the home to our Republican President, George Bush and his family. I find it very difficult to believe that Texas would do that to another Texan. Are you sure??? Me wanna move to Texas with S

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Where Bush Got His Marching Orders] Read this-repub or dems!

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Where Bush Got His Marching Orders] Read this-repub or dems! So why is President Bush having to take so much flak from the talkers? Maybe because he puts his character before his job, and is willing to act where others are content with merely talk? (Open the attachme

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Where Bush Got His Marching Orders] Read this-repub or dems!

--- Begin Message --- --- Begin Message --- From: "Angela Fritz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Fw: Where Bush Got His Marching Orders] Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:18:46 -0500 - Original Message - From: Roger Kinzel To: Steve, Gina & girls ; Phil Scarbrough ; Mur

Re: [QUAD-L] How Much Do You Really Know About This Country

Actually, spending on Intelligence, especially the CIA, has been declining as a portion of the Federal budget since the mid-1970s. This was primarily related to excesses of the intelligence agencies, which involved assassination plots, the engineering of foreign elections, and the Iran Contra debac

Re: [QUAD-L] How Much Do You Really Know About This Country

The Mossad is most likely aware of almost everything that happens in Iraq. I suspect that there are probably Mossad agents guarding those sand dunes.   Keith Stuntman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually, spending on Intelligence, especially the CIA, has been declining as a portion of the Federal

Re: [QUAD-L] How Much Do You Really Know About This Country

> Actually, spending on Intelligence, especially the CIA, has been declining as a portion of the Federal budget since the mid-1970s. This was primarily related to excesses of the intelligence agencies, which involved assassination plots, the engineering of foreign elections, and the Iran Contra

Re: [QUAD-L] Political joke

I agree, Never knew we had a program here, thought it was mostly Quads communicating, but I'm sure Jim Lubin could correct me if I'm wrong. Politics does have an effect on our well being, so it is on topic. Why does Kerry and the mainstream media lie that President Bush banned stem cell research?

Re: [QUAD-L] hurricane

heyyy folks.just a quick update from damn near the center of the storm.  We've lost power on and off all day, tons of debris everywhere, but no trees down in my yard, thank the gods.giant wind gusts every few seconds, and it's actually getting worse.  It's a lng time to have these

[QUAD-L] swimming issue for supra-pubic

    Does anyone know if people with supra-pubic cathes in lower stomach can swim? I used to go on float trips and swim till I got a supra-pubic cath--which is an open hole in lower stomach that catheter goes in. I take showers but my doc not sure about pools or rivers because of bacteria, I may j

[QUAD-L] Power Chair-Detroit Abilities Expo- Sept 2004

Your best bet at this time is making plans to attend the Abilities Expo in Detroit, Michigan next month. There you will see alot of wheelchair and be able to test them out without obligations. You can also ask about accessories and seating. This is the 1st time that an Abilities Expo has been

[QUAD-L] litical joke

In a message dated 9/2/04 12:36:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Nice attitude. I guess I should expect no more from someone that wants more of dubya's dangerously ignorant arrogance. >> I just knew that there was a smoke-screen buried in that original question from someone who reads, but

[QUAD-L] Objectivity, Stuntman, and "Meathead" Moore

Stuntman, FIRST... PLEASE KNOW THIS:  I respect you and your opinion and I admire your willingness to let your opinion be known and defend it rather than sit back apathetically and let it be beaten down by others. THAT SAID... I have come to understand that in your struggle to prove your own beli