Re: [QUAD-L] 19_anniversary

2012-11-15 Thread jume9999
How horrible for your friend to die like that..very sad. Meredith - Original Message - From: Bobbie Humphreys bobbie...@aol.com To: Joan Anglin poaj...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Monty aa999...@yahoo.com, quadriplegic quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 5:43:36 PM

[QUAD-L] Quick disconnect

2012-11-15 Thread Gah17582
Does anyone know of a certain quick disconnect available for quads. I want to find something to hook a dog leash onto and unhook easily. Glenn Henry G.A.Henry Radio 100 Mill Street Washington Boro, PA 17582

RE: [QUAD-L] Quick disconnect

2012-11-15 Thread Joan Anglin
I use it and like the Walky Dog leash. It is very easy for my attendants to put on and off, and you should be able to do it by yourself. Here's the Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8 http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8keywords=walkie+dogtag=googhydr-20index=

RE: [QUAD-L] 19_anniversary

2012-11-15 Thread Joan Anglin
I am not sure of the date, but I remember the incident. I had a friend at the time who was a quad, and we discussed the frustration of being so helpless. And you told us all that stuff just because we’re your buddies. J Joan

Re: [QUAD-L] Quick disconnect

2012-11-15 Thread Greg
Glenn, When I read the first line of your e-mail just now, I thought you were asking for ideas on ways to permanently check out. Kevorkian-style that is. I was glad to read further that it's for your dog. Greg On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 11:18 AM, gah17...@aol.com wrote: ** Does anyone know

[QUAD-L] High Protien drinks or shakes

2012-11-15 Thread Danny Hearn
Do any of you ever drink high protien drinks or shakes or supplement drinks?? I recently tried boost and it seems ok and tasted pretty good, was just curious of what others may be good for us? I heard they are real good to help with clearing up pressure sores and help get proper nutriants.   

Re: [QUAD-L] High Protien drinks or shakes

2012-11-15 Thread jume9999
I drink Garden of life protein shakes. Also, They have Detoxifiber that works GREAT for elimination. Meredith - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 10:39:46 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] High Protien drinks or

Fwd: [QUAD-L] High Protien drinks or shakes

2012-11-15 Thread Larry Willis
The stuff used by many nursing homes, rehabs, etc. Is a drink called Pro Stat. It comes in a 30 oz. bottle and resembles cough syrup. The good part, it has 15g of protein in 2 tablespoons. It also has a slew of other supplements designed especially for wound healing. There is usually some

Re: [QUAD-L] Quick disconnect

2012-11-15 Thread jume9999
I found one that is easier to use from ACE, it looks like a heart shaped. It isn't a quick release but it can be hooked better than the traditional type. - Original Message - From: gah17...@aol.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 9:18:28 AM Subject:

Fwd: [QUAD-L] High Protien drinks or shakes

2012-11-15 Thread Larry Willis
My wound doc also suggested Juven, a drink designed for wound healing. It comes in single serving packets and resembles Kool-Aid. Again, check eBay. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: jume9...@comcast.net Date: November 15, 2012 2:09:19 PM EST

Re: [QUAD-L] High Protien drinks or shakes

2012-11-15 Thread greg
My Wound Doc got on me about my protein levels every time I went in. So I bought some protein powder, peanut butter / chocolate flavor. My favorites were mixing them with a Yoohoo drink and using the protein powder instead of flour in peanut butter cookies. Greg Do any of you ever drink high

[QUAD-L] Today's my Birthday!

2012-11-15 Thread Bobbie Humphreys
I'm 57 today and I'm stuck in bed. Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] High Protien drinks or shakes

2012-11-15 Thread KK
Meals on Wheels brings me Ensure High Protein. But that is only 9 grams of protein. Put it in blender with fruit plenty of ice comes out like soft serve ice cream. KK From: jume9...@comcast.net jume9...@comcast.net To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Quick disconnect

2012-11-15 Thread Larry Willis
When I read the first sentence, I thought of Fonzie. :) Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com From: jume9...@comcast.net Date: November 15, 2012 2:12:42 PM EST To: quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Quick disconnect I found one

[QUAD-L] A wonderful Birthday gift

2012-11-15 Thread Bobbie Humphreys
Hi All, I got an extra large card from my sweet Pete of 30 years. After I opened it I asked him to tape it up on the wall because I'm in bed. As I'm looking at it I got to thinking back to when I was first hurt and my very first Birthday in a chair, which was 18. I thought back then

Re: [QUAD-L] Today's my Birthday!

2012-11-15 Thread wheelchair
Happy Birthday Bobbie! I hope you have 100 more, but not in bed. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/15/2012 2:03:49 P.M. Central Standard Time, bobbie...@aol.com writes: I'm 57 today and I'm stuck in bed. Bobbie

[QUAD-L] Mounting system for wheelchairs

2012-11-15 Thread Joan Anglin
I'm looking for a mounting system that we can adapt to hold the electronic display for my wheelchair. I came across these guys, and they appear to have everything! I know we're always looking for specialized wheelchair mounts and pay the premium prices, but it wouldn't hurt to look at what these

Re: [QUAD-L] Today's my Birthday!

2012-11-15 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
i enjoy the quad stories like bobbies, hopefully we can hear somemore. ron c7 From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com To: bobbie...@aol.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, November 15, 2012 5:00:00 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Today's my Birthday! Happy

Re: [QUAD-L] Quick disconnect

2012-11-15 Thread Eric W Rudd
I haven’t checked the others yet, but when I first got mine we used the ones they use for horses rope. Mine’s a German Shepherd and now I just use a fexi-leash and connect the leash back onto itself making a slip ‘knot’. Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com From: gah17...@aol.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: [QUAD-L] 19_anniversary

2012-11-15 Thread Don Price
  I lost a good friend under similar circumstances about six years ago. He got stuck in gravel in his backyard and the more he tried, the deeper his powerchair buried itself in the gravel. The big difference in these stories is that this one took place in Phoenix in July, when the temperature

Re: [QUAD-L] 19_anniversary

2012-11-15 Thread Mandy
Thank you for sharing, Monty, and Happy Anniversary. It's so nice to hear from someone who is making the most out of this situation and has a good attitude. It makes me feel hopeful about my future. All the best. Mandy, c6-c7 From: Monty aa999...@yahoo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] 19_anniversary To: