Re: [QUAD-L] Falling Out of Chair?

2008-05-08 Thread Lori Michaelson
Tis why IF I *AM *ALONE ... I go nowhere near gravel, sand, potential dirt that can become mud and the obvious. Numerous other examples but when it is my time to leave this life... I don't want to leave this life by sheer stupidity. I have no idea what that lady/girl in Florida was thinking when

Re: [QUAD-L] Falling Out of Chair?

2008-05-08 Thread Lori Michaelson
Only ONCE (abt 25 yrs ago) and it only takes once unless one wants to be nominated for the Darwin list! My chair weighs 350 pounds so I have never gone anywhere closer than 3 feet to a pool's edge or put myself *in any potentially dangerous territory*. I may be a fool but I'm not stupid. The last

Re: [QUAD-L] dave k.

2008-05-08 Thread Lori Michaelson
Yes. When he can (using his wireless network laptop) he will make a post now and then on the SCIC (Spinal Cord Injury Caregiver List). He has been in a very bad way. But it is not my place to speak of his personal maladies. However, the good news is that he thinks the doctor is going to release

[QUAD-L] Danny

2008-05-08 Thread LMN2GKI
Sorry to hear your problem. In reference to express any remorse or not we have to know we live in a society where a wrong word/expression could be interpreted as admission of guilt. I am sure your lawyer have advise you not to do it. In the mid time, I would ask to perform community

Re: [QUAD-L] need advice

2008-05-08 Thread DAANOO
I take Xanax at night if I can't go to sleep before or after I take Ambien and trazodone . I believe it is addictive and you have to be weaned off the medication after long-term use. . I find it very helpful. That is what I have heard from somebody, who was told that by a doctor friend.

[QUAD-L] need advice

2008-05-08 Thread William Willis
Guys, I need some serious advice. You may remember that I have been having terrible abdominal spasms at night that have twice triggered AD. I have no infection and nothing has helped until...I borrowed some xanax from a friend. One before bedtime has made a huge difference. Anyone here

Re: [QUAD-L] My name's Luis

2008-05-08 Thread wheelchair
Welcome Luis The ABC drug therapy programs have done much to stabilize the effects of MS. Some of the radical therapies like bee,snake venom, and botox have also been of benefit to some. I hope you are registered and involved with local MS Support Groups in your area. Best Wishes I

Re: [QUAD-L] Falling Out of Chair?

2008-05-08 Thread Quadius
I think Danny has me beat, but I have had my few scrapes. 1. I was daydreaming on a wooden bridge and realize that the last minute that I had not made sure the sidewalk coming up was clear to my right. I veered to the left and my big rear tire caught the side of the bridge and swung me around

Re: [QUAD-L] My name's Luis

2008-05-08 Thread Quadius
Welcome to the list Luis, I really do hope you stay around and enjoy all of the company these people provide. It is a wealth of information and friendship you really can't find anywhere else. Quadius On 5/6/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I live in Hoboken NJ and have Pr

Re: [QUAD-L] The news article

2008-05-08 Thread Quadius
I am not saying anything in particular about this case, but nowadays all lawyers tell you not to contact the family and offer your condolences or even say you're sorry. This is an admission of guilt and can be used against you in civil cases as well as criminal. I was indirectly connected with th

RE: [QUAD-L] The news article

2008-05-08 Thread Mark Jackson
Danny, I know you must be going through hell, It's bad enough being a quad and all it's baggage but to add this on top would challenge anyone's sanity. You don't usually get a life sentence for manslaughter and what they don't understand is you've already recieved a life sentence worse than any pri

RE: [QUAD-L] Falling Out of Chair?

2008-05-08 Thread Greg
I have gotten stuck probably 10 times. From one side of my wheels going off the edge of a sidewalk, to getting stuck in gravel. Once I was on a dirt trail and it got to soft and down I sank. No one was around, after a time, I called 911 knowing I was too stuck for my aide to get me. Just as I was t

[QUAD-L] Gas Prices by Zip Codes

2008-05-08 Thread LMN2GKI
I don't know if this is permitted but I guess a lot of people can benefit from it, visit the place below and follow the instructions. _http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx_ (http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx) Good luck, Better Health an

Re: [QUAD-L] Falling Out of Chair?

2008-05-08 Thread Danny Hearn
My neighborhood is pretty set up for wheelchair access but in the almost 11 years of Quad life I have got stuck a few times. (1) got to close to edge of sidewalk 2 wheels sunk deep in mulch--a police officer finally saw me and helped pull me out. (2) After a big storm I sunk into loose gravel

[QUAD-L] The news article- defense statements

2008-05-08 Thread wheelchair
This is a very common practice in defense law. Not speaking or apologizing to the injured or their family. There will a time for that in the near future and when that times comes, I hope you are prepared or prepare well when addressing the loving family who has lost a valuable asset in their

[QUAD-L] The news article

2008-05-08 Thread wheelchair
Its tough being a Judge. Its tougher being a Jurist. Its toughest... being a Defendant. We are only allow to read hearsay and asked to judge and comment. With sorry, it can't be done fairly with limited info. The accident, the crash, the loss of life, the injuries and the loss to the fam

Re: [QUAD-L] dave k.

2008-05-08 Thread Danny Hearn
No, I did not know Dave K. was in the hospitalhope he is OK, he sure is a great Guy. Seems all us quads have our fair share of health issues, I just thank God for each and every day here on Earth, and try to grow and learn as much as we can.

Re: [QUAD-L] The news article

2008-05-08 Thread MikeyBird3
I'll be praying they give you probation, Danny. It doesn't change my opinion of you. In a message dated 5/7/2008 9:10:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well here is news article I said I would post, I just hope it doesn't change the way most of you feel about me

Re: [QUAD-L] Falling Out of Chair?

2008-05-08 Thread ChippyHeart
One time when I was coming out of rehab the therapist forgot to put my chest strap back on and as I was driving down the driveway, into a major street, I felt forward and knew that there was nothing I could do. My caregiver was across the street opening up the van and could not hear me yelli

[QUAD-L] dave k.

2008-05-08 Thread William Willis
Did you guys know Dave Kelmer has been in the hospital? I didn't until I saw his post on yahoo yesterday. _ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_T

Re: [QUAD-L] My name's Luis

2008-05-08 Thread DAANOO
I wish you many more anniversaries. I guess I am a day late with my wishes. Dana Happy Anniversary to you. In a message dated 5/7/2008 3:21:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am a C3 quad and a can't believe I almost forgot my 11th Anniversary which is