[QUAD-L] Just checkin'

2008-11-25 Thread Bill Jenkins
To see if I'm still subbed. Bill --The one in FL C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 58 Leesburg, FL Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan says, Oh shit! He's awake!

RE: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-25 Thread Greg
To those who bought through a dealer. I would never buy a chair directly though a chair dealer again. I had too many problems doing that. I found going through a PT helps a lot. They have a dealer rep meet you with them so they both can do a real evaluation. Measuring, weighing, checking for spine

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-25 Thread wheelchair
Amen Greg! I agree with you 101%. However, we both know that not every has your level of knowledge. And knowledge is power. I truly hope people learn from your experience. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/25/2008 9:00:00 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To

Re: [QUAD-L] Just checkin'

2008-11-25 Thread wheelchair
You Are and that is good! In a message dated 11/25/2008 8:25:29 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To see if I'm still subbed. Bill --The one in FL C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 58 Leesburg, FL Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in

[QUAD-L] Was Thomas Jefferson a Prophet ?

2008-11-25 Thread wheelchair
Jefferson in some cases could be called a prophet. When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe . _Thomas Jefferson_ (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomasjeff109181.html) The democracy

[QUAD-L] Needed new electric wheelchair

2008-11-25 Thread Gary Rock
Does anybody know how to obtain a new electric wheelchair from Medicare -- and does have a Medigap policy help? Thanks all, Rocky

[QUAD-L] What's everybody doing Thanksgiving?

2008-11-25 Thread Bobbie299
Hi All, I was just wondering what you all are doing Thanksgiving? Pete and I are going out to eat even though we were asked over at an Aunt uncles house. We have been there before but the parking was a hassle, I have to go all the way around the house to get to the lowest part of the

Re: [QUAD-L] What's everybody doing Thanksgiving?

2008-11-25 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 11/25/2008 4:48:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was just wondering what you all are doing Thanksgiving? hi bobbie, we will be going to our daughter's home this year. they bought their first home last summer so this is her first thanksgiving dinner.

Re: [QUAD-L] What's everybody doing Thanksgiving?

2008-11-25 Thread lindakrn
I too will be going to my daughter's house. Lindaf I was just wondering what you all are doing Thanksgiving? hi bobbie, we will be going to our daughter's home this year. they bought their first home last summer so this is her first thanksgiving dinner. dd One site has it all. Your email

Re: [QUAD-L] What's everybody doing Thanksgiving?

2008-11-25 Thread lindakrn
How about you Bobbie? Lindaf -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/25/2008 4:48:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was just wondering what you all are doing Thanksgiving? hi bobbie, we will be going to our

Re: [QUAD-L] What's everybody doing Thanksgiving?

2008-11-25 Thread lindakrn
I see where you told you were going out with Pete to dinner. My son's house has a really steep ramp it's hard to roll up their ramp. It's much easier to get in my daughter's house the ramp is very easy to get into their house. Most people do not understand the barriers of getting in places.

Re: [QUAD-L] Needed new electric wheelchair

2008-11-25 Thread wheelchair
Hi Rocky, I guess there are many different ways to obtain and electric wheelchair. Stealing one is just one of them. But there is only one correct way, starting with your medical doctor-rehab medicine. Your doctor writes the order to have you evaluated by a certified occupational

RE: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-25 Thread lindakrn
Thanks Greg! I think it's the right front caster. Probably the bearings. Lindaf -- Original message -- From: Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] A clicking in a wheel is most often one of two thingsĀ… A stone or nail, etc. in the wheel. Or something to do with the wheel bearings,

Re: [QUAD-L] What's everybody doing Thanksgiving?

2008-11-25 Thread Dan
Right you are, Bobbie. I always went to my sisters but not this year for almost exactly the reasons you gave for not wanting to go to your aunts. People can't really relate to how much the environment affects us. I couldn't take one more year of people saying 'why is it so hot in here' when

Re: [QUAD-L] What's everybody doing Thanksgiving?

2008-11-25 Thread DiannaL767
Hi All, I was just wondering what you all are doing Thanksgiving? Pete and I are going out to eat even though we were asked over at an Aunt uncles house. We have been there before but the parking was a hassle, I have to go all the way around the house to get to the lowest part of the

Re: [QUAD-L] Big Tires in Front

2008-11-25 Thread Lori Michaelson
I most certainly agree with you Greg! The dealers are essentially salesmen (like any salesperson) and they are looking at the big that are going to come from insurance companies or Medicaid that pay for these power chairs that have very high price tags now. The downside however is that when

[QUAD-L] wheelchair oredering ps and qs

2008-11-25 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
I have been screwed over by wheelchair vendors in the past. I found out the key to not getting screwed is if the chair isnt right, do not sign for it. Tell them to take it back and give them a list of whats wrong with the chair. I did this with Apria 6 years ago, and they took the chair to the