Re: [QUAD-L] Fund raiser for Lori Michaelson

2012-09-30 Thread Bobbie Humphreys
Mike, Lori made it to PA! That's the best news I've heard in a loong time. I wish her the very best in her transition as she lines-up nurse's and aide's to help her go on. I also hope she finds times for counseling once the "dust settles" especially with the holidays coming up and it be

Re: [QUAD-L] front-wheel drive vs mid-wheel drive

2012-09-30 Thread ~LittleQuad~
i hope to be going back to my mid-wheel chairturns better around corners and turns in circle in placei'll NEVER get another front wheel drive again as for cracks, it's more of what type of shocks you have.. ~LittleQuad~ From: "daa...@aol.com" To

[QUAD-L] Hi, Jackie

2012-09-30 Thread lwillis821
Welcome to the list Jackie. Your story is heart wrenching, mainly because we can all so strongly identify with it. You feel like you have been chopped off at the knees and are wandering in complete darkness. The agony and uncertainty you and your son are feeling is indescribable. I was injured i

[QUAD-L] Ambulatory Quad running Marathon

2012-09-30 Thread wheelchair
(smiling) I really don't expect anyone or everyone from jumping out of their chairs to match this feat, but an interesting story hitting Chicago News Media Enjoy and inspire someone else Best Wishes From: sciinj...@aol.com To: sciinj...@aol

Re: [QUAD-L] Fund raiser for Lori Michaelson

2012-09-30 Thread wheelchair
Thanks Mike, for the update and I'm truly glad to read that Lori made it home. This goes to prove and anything can be done with the support of loved ones and complete strangers! I hope Lori can rejoin this group and share her newest experiences with all of us. Best Wishes In a message da

Re: [QUAD-L] front-wheel drive vs mid-wheel drive

2012-09-30 Thread DAANOO
I tried out a mid-wheel drive, when I was ordering my new chair. I didn't feel I had as much control when I was going a block and a half away to my mom's house, which is part sidewalk and part street. I decided not to change from rear wheel drive to rear wheel. I got another Permobile 300 alt