Re: [QUAD-L] Quad friends who live near by

2007-01-15 Thread DAANOO
Hi Bobbie, You're really lucky to have so many other quadriplegic friends that are close by that you can actually talk to face to face . That would be wonderful. I don't know any in my city. I only know one person that is a friend of my best friend that I have only met one time that is a

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread DAANOO
I did not know that grants were available anywhere for making your house accessible? Is this just something in Florida? who offers these grants? It sure would be great if they did is everywhere.. Dana

Re: ***Possible Spam*** Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread DAANOO
What is the cost? That one looks very careful. Dana

[QUAD-L] supplies

2007-01-15 Thread Julie Pittman
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[QUAD-L] LCD monitor mount

2007-01-15 Thread Dan Tessiatore
I am spending more time in bed due to a pressure sore and would like to mount a LCD monitor on a device that could be secured to my ceiling and also have the ability to be versatile as I would like to move it around, possibly on some type of track. Does anyone know of a product like this or

RE: ***Possible Spam*** Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread Eric W Rudd
3625.00 generator 2418.20 installation Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 5:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: ***Possible Spam*** Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units (mattress)

2007-01-15 Thread Dan Tessiatore
Thanks for the feedback. I am going to try the sheepskin. Dan B. Kimberlin (Quadius) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had the same problem with mine, but I found if I covered my mattress with sheepskins it helped with the noise. I used to own an alternating mattress, but I find the mattresses

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread Dan Tessiatore
The Generac generator costs about $4500 installed. It automatically starts its self and rooms for about 10 minutes to maintain the battery. Dan B. Kimberlin (Quadius) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Jim for the information. How much did this particular device costs. Without giving away

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread wheelchair
If you choose to add a natural gas generator to your list, make sure that it is secured to a concrete platform. When you consider that a replacement would cost another $5 grand to replace, its a major investment and something you don't want stolen in the middle of your night. It happens.

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units (mattress)

2007-01-15 Thread StubanRN
But be careful about putting too much between you and the mattress, it defeats the benefits of the mattress. Sandy

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units - Generators

2007-01-15 Thread wheelchair
Are those electric sockets or wall sockets serviced by that generator marked for emergency? Nursing homes are required to use red covers on those receptacles for emergency power. This way, in the event of an emergency, everyone will know where the source plugs are. W In a message

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units - Generators

2007-01-15 Thread StubanRN
There are many types of generators. When we invested in one about 3 years ago, we decided to provide backup power not just for my essential medical equipment but for most of the house. It has a direct feed into our gas line and automatically turns on during an electricity power outage

Re: [QUAD-L] Tim McGraw

2007-01-15 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi WW, Houston would like that. From another 'Old Friend,' of his, thank you! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 30 Years Post Texas, USA andrea murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This one for Houston TIM MCGRAW Song MY OLD FRIEND My old friend,

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units - Generators

2007-01-15 Thread StubanRN
I don't live in a nursing home. There are no such requirements in a private home. Of course you can mark your outlets as emergency if you are anally inclined. Our generator powers the refrigerator, freezer, microwave, numerous outlets, in addition to my ventilator, suction machine, and

[QUAD-L] Did CARECURE website move?

2007-01-15 Thread Tim Syfert
Does anyone know if the CARECURE website moved? My links to it are coming up blank. Tim - Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends.

[QUAD-L] Double H Camp Inspiration ventilator camp

2007-01-15 Thread Jim Lubin
WHOOPS! I listed the camp phone number incorrectly! It is (518) 696-5676. Sorry! Kathleen Braico, MD

Re: [QUAD-L] Double H Camp Inspiration ventilator camp

2007-01-15 Thread Dan Tessiatore
Can you send the rest of the information about Inspiration again? Thanks Dan Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WHOOPS! I listed the camp phone number incorrectly! It is (518) 696-5676. Sorry! Kathleen Braico, MD

Re: [QUAD-L] Double H Camp Inspiration ventilator camp

2007-01-15 Thread Jim Lubin
At 11:08 AM 1/15/2007, Dan Tessiatore wrote: Can you send the rest of the information about Inspiration again? Thanks Dan I am the medical director of the Double H Ranch, a Hole in the Wall Camp for children with serious illnesses. In our camp in Lake Luzerne, NY, we serve almost a

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread delimited4
Mines a TEMPEST. I don't think a lot of it. I've gotten great deals from ebay too. I hope you have great luck with yours. I'm told that waiver will replace my mattress, but they will only get a piece of junk generic hospital bed mattress. I have to have two stage 4 decubitus ulcers to get a

Re: [QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators

2007-01-15 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
My only problem or better yet concern is that if it is powered by natural gas, this wouldn't help me very much if you the event of a hurricane, they shut off the natural gas supply. They often do this to prevent disastrous leaks and if the natural gas company loses power, no natural gas.

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
My previous entry was about household backup generators, I didn't click on the link. This sounds very promising. Thanks Jim Quadius Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got it at costco, looks like the price went up a bit since I got it, it's $417.38 with shipping http://tinyurl.com/yzvpkl

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Belle, Welcome to the Quad-List. I don't think you need worry about knowing the tech for backup power sources (uninterruptible power supply (UPS), right now. Just take it a day at a time, and pretty soon you'll be answering all of those tech questions too. I hope you get to post

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units (mattress)

2007-01-15 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
That's true, but my skin has been much better since I switched to the low air loss mattress from a rotational overlay. My family tells me it's very seldom ever red at all and usually this is only caused by the sheepskin itself. I am very fair skinned and turn red very easily. Quadius [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators

2007-01-15 Thread wheelchair
What then would be the best source for alternative fuel for your application. If fossil fuel, could you fill and refill the fuel tank when necessary? W In a message dated 1/15/2007 3:04:09 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My only problem or better yet concern

Re: [QUAD-L] Lyrica for nerve pain, it's helping me

2007-01-15 Thread LadyOnWheels725
I am taking 600mg of Lyrica twice daily. I have been on this dose about 3 months. They are raising my baclofen also. My pain is better as far as deep pain, but I am much more touch sensitive.\ Kathy

Re: [QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators

2007-01-15 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
Not quite sure myself. I do have a small generator which could be used until they could restore the natural gas. I also have people that could put fuel into the generator, but the same argument could apply in that particular case. It takes an enormous amount of fuel to generate a sufficient

Re: [QUAD-L] Hey my friends!

2007-01-15 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
I had wondered what happened to you. Haven't heard from you in quite some time. Had an outstanding holiday season and I am hoping 2007 is even a little bit better than 2006. Quadius (Billy from Tampa) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, It's Smurf here, although you probably already

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units

2007-01-15 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
I agree with you 100%. I have a friend that thought this very same battle with the VA and I could not comprehend why he didn't go out and spend $150, especially since he definitely had the money. Anyway, he felt he was entitled to medical equipment which was necessary to prevent pressure

RE: Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units and generators

2007-01-15 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
Thanks, I am putting all of these in my files so that when I get ready to make this improvement, I will have all the information necessary. I will probably get on here again and ask everyone what they think, but this is invaluable information to me. I really appreciate it. Quadius Eric W Rudd

Re: [QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators

2007-01-15 Thread wheelchair
Is LP an option worth your consideration vs natural gas W In a message dated 1/15/2007 4:27:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not quite sure myself. I do have a small generator which could be used until they could restore the natural gas. I also have people that

Re: [QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators

2007-01-15 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
I always hate to sound ignorant, but what is LP? However, it would probably more ignorant if I didn't ask. Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Is LP an option worth your consideration vs natural gas W In a message dated 1/15/2007 4:27:13 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL

RE: ***Possible Spam*** Re: [QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators

2007-01-15 Thread Eric W Rudd
propane Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: B. Kimberlin (Quadius) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 5:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: ***Possible Spam*** Re: [QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators I always hate

Re: [QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators

2007-01-15 Thread delimited4
There are some other options you might be interested in. First, if a hurricane is coming, leave! Second, only stay if you have a cat-5 house. You can have an electrical bank made from 12 volt deep cycle batteries that recharge from the normal power system and use a small generator to recharge

[QUAD-L] UPS and standby generators

2007-01-15 Thread wheelchair
LOL. There goes that concept of California breaking off the West Coast and Florida being gobbled up by a major storm.. Enjoy Florida W In a message dated 1/15/2007 6:45:54 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ultimately, you can be pretty independant of the power