Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van

2015-09-27 Thread wheelchair
Voc Rehab, may pay or contribute only if you are still a client of VR. If so, they may require a new evaluation as your physical limits both high and low have changed over the years. Good Luck Best Wishes In a message dated 9/27/2015 10:20:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van

2015-09-27 Thread shirley bell
Larry, that is amazing. I had mine custom done, same as yours, in 1996. It was new and Voc. rehab in RI paid for conversion. I am thinking I should try for a new van and see if voc rehab will help me again. I still work so they should? but, I don't want another full size van, I don't think

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van

2015-09-27 Thread Gmail
Larry, I had to stop driving altogether because of my balance and because the position I have to sit in while driving was direct pressure on my issums. I HATE not being able to drive. And it puts more onto what to do for me. Bobbie Smile Everyday > On Sep 27, 2015, at 4:12 PM, Larry Willis

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van

2015-09-27 Thread Larry Willis
I use a chest strap too, but it doesn't help much unless I pull it really tight. I fear my days of driving are limited as well. I've said it before, growing old as a quad is a slow descent into hell. No human being should have to endure what we do on a daily basis. I think the pain and anger

Re: [QUAD-L] outdoor ramp in snow

2015-09-27 Thread greg
I had the exaxt issue. My chair repair shop bypassed that safty feature so it no longer works. I have to back in the side door. Only problem is once I came in too fast and crashed into the inside of the van. The handlebar on the back of the chair went straight through the big side window.

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van

2015-09-27 Thread Larry Willis
Shirley, driving has become much more difficult for me the last three years as well. I can't keep my balance and I get tired much quicker. I used to drive to Cincinnati, Louisville, and Nashville (150-200 mi.)with no difficulty. Now I limit myself to trips of 20-30 miles. I use a folded towel

Re: [QUAD-L] outdoor ramp in snow

2015-09-27 Thread greg
On our old house ramp we painted it with lots of sand in it. G > This is what I used on van ramps and > home ramps. > http://www.noskidsafety.com/anti-slip-tape-non-slip-tapes.aspx It > stays on van ramps but I have to replace on outdoor wood ramp every > other year depending how much shoveling .

[QUAD-L] Eclipws Tonight

2015-09-27 Thread greg
Cool Lunan Eclipes tonight, starts at 5:11 Phoenix time. Full at 7:47

[QUAD-L] Getting Old, Panic

2015-09-27 Thread greg
Getting older, 51… 32 post injury. I'm having more health issues, most worrisome or at least hardest to deal with are panic attacks. Not classic panic attacks, mine are more worry attacks. I get stuck in a loop of obsessive worrying. Mostly money, what's going to happen when old, etc. It leads

Re: [QUAD-L] outdoor ramp in snow

2015-09-27 Thread Quadius
I should've mentioned that I am forced to back into my van because I am too tall. Going in forward is not an option because I would hit the driver seat. On Saturday, September 26, 2015, Derrick wrote: > This is what I used on van ramps and home ramps. >

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van

2015-09-27 Thread ntpgrnmtn
 Nancy > On Sep 27, 2015, at 7:17 PM, Larry Willis wrote: > > I use a chest strap too, but it doesn't help much unless I pull it really > tight. I fear my days of driving are limited as well. I've said it before, > growing old as a quad is a slow descent into

Re: [QUAD-L] Getting Old, Panic

2015-09-27 Thread ntpgrnmtn
I hear you No paralysis put worry, anxiety and panic for sure. Nancy > On Sep 27, 2015, at 8:08 PM, greg wrote: > > Getting older, 51… 32 post injury. I'm having more health issues, most > worrisome or at least hardest to deal with are panic attacks. Not classic > panic

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van

2015-09-27 Thread Danny Hearn
I hear you Shirley and Larry...our van is a 1995 chevy astro, that would make it about 20 years old...Our church helped buy it for us...we try to take care of it,Like you said been blessed and the good lord has helped us keep it going.  Dan H** On Saturday, September 26, 2015 10:33 PM,