[QUAD-L] To my fellow quads....

2013-01-01 Thread t crook
I hope you all had Merry Christmas, and I wish you all a healthy and Happy New Year! Tim, c5-c6 24 yrs. post

Re: [QUAD-L] DVT in calf

2012-06-25 Thread t crook
Wishing the the best LQ!   Tim c5-c6 (23 yrs. post) From: ~LittleQuad~ littleq...@yahoo.com To: wheelch...@aol.com; quad-list@eskimo.com; Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 2:19 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] DVT in calf I don't

Re: [QUAD-L] welcome back

2012-05-28 Thread t crook
Lil'- how is it goin' girl, long time no here from? I am one to talk, I too am just now trying to get back and catch up. Tim c5-c6   From: ~LittleQuad~ littleq...@yahoo.com To: linda...@comcast.net Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com; Wheelchair Wally Carson

Re: [QUAD-L] Low Protein, etc.

2012-05-28 Thread t crook
I am using Optimum Nutrition 100% WHEY GOLD STANDARD once a day (tropical punch) 1 1/2 scoops in 16 oz. of water = 36 g of protein. My Dr said I needed extra protein for my skinny arse, not for a wound, just for the extra protein. It isn't too bad, I tried some GNC stuff before the Optimum

Re: [QUAD-L] Dave AZ

2012-05-28 Thread t crook
Amen Nan! I too am so sorry and saddened to hear about Dave. He gave this list so much, and I am sure so many others as well!  -thankful for each day Tim From: Nan nlg52...@yahoo.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012

Re: [QUAD-L] but at least I'm here to ask this question

2011-04-18 Thread t crook
Hi Glenn- I am a c5-c6 nearly 23 yrs. Post. In ’09 after having a cold and being on Mucinex I had a mucus plug in my left bronchial tubes that allowed my lung to collapse, talk about short of breath. They had to do a bronchoscopy and suck out the mucus; luckily my lung filled right back up by

Re: [QUAD-L] 38 year's ago today!

2011-04-18 Thread t crook
Congrats on your 38 years of life post. I am coming up on 23 years and my body feels every single one of them. Tim c5-c6 --- On Sun, 4/17/11, Bobbie Humphreys bobbie...@aol.com wrote: From: Bobbie Humphreys bobbie...@aol.com Subject: [QUAD-L] 38 year's ago today! To: Quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Meds and blood pressure

2011-04-18 Thread t crook
I take the same as you Lucinda and have the same drops after I eat. My pressure jumps all over the place. Tim c5-c6 --- On Tue, 4/5/11, LJT ljtbe...@yahoo.com wrote: From: LJT ljtbe...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Meds and blood pressure To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Tuesday, April 5,

Re: [QUAD-L] Dragon 11.0/Speaker/Headset Audio Switch

2011-03-20 Thread t crook
Yeah, but the Dragon headset has two plugs, a pink one and a tan /off-white one. Thanks, Tim --- On Sat, 3/19/11, Quadius quad...@gmail.com wrote: From: Quadius quad...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dragon 11.0/Speaker/Headset Audio Switch To: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com Cc: q-list quad

[QUAD-L] Dragon 11.0/Speaker/Headset Audio Switch

2011-03-19 Thread t crook
Hey guys- I hope all is well with everyone; I will have to read some posts to catch up because it has been awhile. I have a question; I purchased the Dragon 11.0 and run Windows 7, however I have to switch wires between the speakers and headset if I want the ability to use both. Do I need to

Re: [QUAD-L] vitamin D deficiency....

2010-08-15 Thread t crook
-L] vitamin D deficiency To: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com, q-list quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 1:16 PM #yiv659038029 #yiv659038029yiv538371569 DIV { MARGIN:0px;} Tim, my doctor has had me on 50,000 unit capsule once a week -- I was told to take one a week for 12

Re: [QUAD-L] 21ST ANNIVERSARY PC SMS TO MOBILE

2010-08-15 Thread t crook
Glad to have here- wishing you many healthy years to come! Tim --- On Wed, 8/11/10, Matt Wermer wer...@wk.net wrote: From: Matt Wermer wer...@wk.net Subject: [QUAD-L] 21ST ANNIVERSARY PC SMS TO MOBILE To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 2:52 PM My anniversary is

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary....

2010-08-15 Thread t crook
Thanks all- I had a good-one; spent the afternoon/evening on the fly eating pizza in the van, kids and all that jazz. My boy had football tryouts, and then to youth group so the boys could help with flood relief. Regards, Tim From: daa...@aol.com daa...@aol.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary/catheter....

2010-08-09 Thread t crook
(Mentor Active Cath) it is attached an MDI (1000 cc) leg bag with four button and two straps. Tim --- On Sun, 8/8/10, DAVID LEWIS curlyle...@verizon.net wrote: From: DAVID LEWIS curlyle...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary To: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com Date: Sunday, August 8

[QUAD-L] anniversary....

2010-08-07 Thread t crook
I just realized today is the day I broke my neck; 22 yrs ago today, half of my life I have been paralyzed. Just glad to be alive and still kickin’; even if the kickin' is spasm induced…. Ha-ha!   ~peace~ Tim c5-c6, 22 yrs. post   http://www.whoopiekat.com/CrocksCrib/index.htm

Re: [QUAD-L] vitamin D deficiency....

2010-08-05 Thread t crook
I get mine tested tomorrow; after 1 month of 1200 IU's a day, I will post my results when I get them.     Tim     From: Danny Hearn ddh...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] vitamin D deficiency To: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com, q-list quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Re: [QUAD-L] 36 th anniversary

2010-07-31 Thread t crook
Glad to hear you are around to still enjoy life’s pleasures; a Sir Paul concert is one of those pleasures! I have never seen any of those boys (live) from across the pond; but have always been a fan; Paul has always been my favorite too. I like the song and video he did several years ago; Dance

[QUAD-L] vitamin D deficiency....

2010-07-31 Thread t crook
The lab my doctor uses has the normal range at 30.0 to 70.0 (ng/mL), my level is like 20 or 25 ng/mL. Is anyone else experiencing this? I have been taking 1200 IU's of D-3 a day for a month, I get it re-checked this week.   Tim c5-c6, 21 yrs. post  

Re: [QUAD-L] Interesting site

2010-07-30 Thread t crook
Very cool site; but as W said. things to consider before you make a purchase.   Tim c5-c5, almsot 22 yrs. down http://www.whoopiekat.com/CrocksCrib/index.htm   --- On Wed, 7/28/10, wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com wrote: From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]

Re: [QUAD-L] Missing members...

2010-07-30 Thread t crook
Missing me; I am a member and have been missing haha! Yeah W- I joined shortly after Jim started this grand board; he has made this a place that has helped so many, new and old members. Lori- QP (QuadPirate) was Mark Jackson from Arkansas, he passed away a year or so ago, not sure about

RE: [QUAD-L] 44 years and counting

2010-07-30 Thread t crook
Glenn your attitude has kept you here on this earth for 44 years post SCI for a reason; that reason is as black and white as the text below mine! Your words are as inspiring as your longevity cheers to many more anniversary's!     Tim c5-c6, almost 22 yrs. down  

Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary

2010-07-30 Thread t crook
I hope all is well and wish you healthy days ahead!   Tim c5-c6, almost 22 yrs. down   http://www.whoopiekat.com/CrocksCrib/index.htm   Subject: [QUAD-L] Anniversary To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 4:08 PM Today, July 2, marks the five-year mark of being stricken with

Re: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary!

2010-06-04 Thread t crook
: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary! To: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com, quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Monday, May 31, 2010, 1:50 PM I'm pretty sure it was May '96. I was stuck in bed for 2 months waiting for my wheelchair to get fixed when I started the list. At 06:38 AM 5/31/2010, t crook wrote: You have

[QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!

2010-06-04 Thread t crook
Below is an article and video link of 'Customized Xbox 360 Controller Brings Gaming to the Disabled.   Tim http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100604/tc_pcworld/customizedxbox360controllerbringsgamingtothedisabled

Re: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary!

2010-05-31 Thread t crook
You have accomplished so much with so little function, it is nothing short of amazing. Wishing you all of the health and happiness one could have. Tim c5-c5, 21 yrs. post P.S. How long have you had the q-list? I have been on here since 92' or 93'. http://www.whoopiekat.com/crockscrib/index.htm

RE: [QUAD-L] bone density....

2010-03-04 Thread t crook
Thanks Nic- What does your doctor have you on for your osteoporosis? Good luck with that broken leg. Tim WhoopieKat.com --- On Wed, 3/3/10, Nichole Rohling zoocr...@windstream.net wrote: From: Nichole Rohling zoocr...@windstream.net Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] bone density To: 't crook

RE: [QUAD-L] bone density....

2010-03-04 Thread t crook
Thanks Greg- The Fosamax I am to take is once a week; Tums are a good source of calcium. Tim  WhoopieKat.com --- On Wed, 3/3/10, Greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: From: Greg g...@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] bone density To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 9:27 PM

RE: [QUAD-L] Dizzy?

2010-03-04 Thread t crook
My BP has been as low as 50's/30's; I take fludricortisone (0.1mgs I think) a day, and 5Mg's of midodrine 3 to 4 times a day. I bounce all over with my BP; it is so situational, for instance, if my volume is up (lots of fluids) my pressure isn't bad, low fluids=low pressure, during my bowel

[QUAD-L] Happy Thanksgiving....

2009-11-26 Thread t crook
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Sorry I haven’t been one here in a while; it has been a very busy time, my 40 year old sister in-law passed away at my house Oct. 8th after a 10 month battle with cancer. We have my nephews 12 and 14 that we are now raising. I am thankful we can give the boys a

Re: [QUAD-L] Happy Thanksgiving....

2009-11-26 Thread t crook
linda...@comcast.net wrote: From: linda...@comcast.net linda...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Happy Thanksgiving To: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 10:54 AM #yiv1004382818 p {margin:0;} Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Sorry to hear your sister passed

[QUAD-L] took a trip and didn't leave the house....

2009-08-12 Thread t crook
Yeah I took a trip and didn’t leave the house; I gave myself a nice hard push backwards from my living room into my den, my front wheels were caught on the threshold and down I went. I went down so damn quick that the only reaction I had was to block my knees from hitting me in the face after

Re: [QUAD-L] took a trip and didn't leave the house....

2009-08-12 Thread t crook
ddh...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] took a trip and didn't leave the house To: q-list quad-list@eskimo.com, t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 11:04 AM Wow, Tim that was quite a story with a happy fast endingfreak things can happen so fast for us

Re: [QUAD-L] took a trip and didn't leave the house....

2009-08-12 Thread t crook
: Sounds like a quad adventure to me.  I've had my share of them in the past 21 years.  When I'm in my wheelchair I have my cellphone hanging around my neck. --- On Wed, 8/12/09, t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com wrote: From: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] took a trip and didn't

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] 38th anniversary....

2009-08-10 Thread t crook
Congrats to you too! I am glad you have made it so many years; hope we all have healthy long lives.   Tim  http://whoopiekat.com/crockscrib/index.htm WhoopieKat.com --- On Sat, 8/8/09, William Willis lwillis82...@msn.com wrote: From: William Willis lwillis82...@msn.com Subject: FW: [QUAD-L]

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary....

2009-08-10 Thread t crook
.   From: t crook [mailto:onemofor...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:04 PM To: Steve Oldaker; q-list Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary     As my dad always has said- it is a great life if you don't weaken!   Tim c5-c6, 21 yrs.post today   My quad page/story- new with updates

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary....

2009-08-10 Thread t crook
{ } #yiv1126492009 .ExternalClass DIV.EC_Section1 { } Congratulations-that’s what life is all about, appreciating the good and glossing over the bad!   Joan C4   What to do for yourself dies with you, what you do for others lives forever.   From: t crook [mailto:onemofor...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday

Re: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary....

2009-08-08 Thread t crook
Thanks Dana- I feel blessed; and bloated too(ha-ha) my celebration of life dinner was homemade Mexican food, fresh salsa from my salsa garden and más más más cervezas.   Tim  http://whoopiekat.com/crockscrib/index.htm WhoopieKat.com --- On Sat, 8/8/09, daa...@aol.com daa...@aol.com wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] TOE NAIL CURE

2009-08-08 Thread t crook
I do not have any ideas about the fungus. My insurance pays for me to have a podiatrist give me a pedicure every 90 days. I would ask a podiatrist. Tim c5-c6   http://whoopiekat.com/crockscrib/index.htm WhoopieKat.com --- On Fri, 8/7/09, Merrill merril...@cox.net wrote: From: Merrill

[QUAD-L] 21st anniversary....

2009-08-07 Thread t crook
Celebrating 21 years of Life!   Tim c5-c6, 21 yrs.post today   My quad page/story- new with updates http://whoopiekat.com/crockscrib/index.htm Oh- and you can take a spasm test on the links page.        

RE: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary....

2009-08-07 Thread t crook
steve.olda...@comcast.net Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary To: 't crook' onemofor...@yahoo.com Date: Friday, August 7, 2009, 12:42 PM Congrats, Tim! I made it 21 years this year as well.   Steve - C4   From: t crook [mailto:onemofor...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 1:39

Re: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary....

2009-08-07 Thread t crook
: Ms Linda Ferrell linda...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary To: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com, q-list quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, August 7, 2009, 1:00 PM Congrats Tim! Have a wonderful day! Lindaf - Original Message - From: t crook To: q-list Sent

RE: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary....

2009-08-07 Thread t crook
: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary To: 't crook' onemofor...@yahoo.com, 'Steve Oldaker' steve.olda...@comcast.net, 'q-list' quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, August 7, 2009, 5:37 PM Congratulations-that’s what life is all about, appreciating the good and glossing over the bad!   Joan C4   What

Re: [QUAD-L] 35 year anniversary

2009-07-31 Thread t crook
Congrats Daanoo- I am glad you are around 35 years later to share your story and life trials as a quad. Wishing you many healthy years to come!   As far as the health care bill/ issue; your guess is as good as mine, time will tell. I did contact President Obama, VP Joe Biden, the governor of

Re: [QUAD-L] rc controlled boat/rc controlled anything Game Controllers

2009-07-14 Thread t crook
I am not aware of a hands-free remote, but I have an idea for you. Try a mounting whatever on a board; depends on your level of injury. I opened owned and ran a hobby shop 2 yrs. after my accident; and we had remote controlled car and monster truck races, we even had a pulling sled for the

[QUAD-L] FW: Health Care....

2009-06-14 Thread t crook
I thought I would share my morning rant that I sent to "OUR" Politicians,with my quad peeps. Timwww.geocities.com/onemofortom WhoopieKat.com--- On Sun, 6/14/09, tim t...@whoopiekat.com wrote: From: tim t...@whoopiekat.comSubject: FW: Health CareTo: onemofor...@yahoo.comDate: Sunday, June 14,

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark Jackson

2009-06-08 Thread t crook
Mark was a very cool guy, and will be greatly missed! I would give Matrk static about being a Arkansas Razorbacks fan, and he would give it back to me about being a Hawkeye fan. And he loved to attend gigs his late brother performed at; Marks brother was a musician, if memory serves me

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Dave Kelmer and Mark Jackson

2009-06-08 Thread t crook
They were a couple of great guy's Todd. My name is Tim and I am coming up on my 21st anniversary in August. I've had one wound- and that was in 2001; that about took me out, and a collapsed lung do to an upper respiratory virus at the end of '08. I void my bladder on my own, and have been

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Dave Kelmer

2009-06-05 Thread t crook
Oh my- that really makes me sad; my thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family. Dave was so chipper, loving and caring, we lost one of the good guys. Dave purchased some of our jewelry when we were a new business; I think he was just helping me as a fellow quad, by giving our business a

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Dave Kelmer and Mark Jackson

2009-06-05 Thread t crook
Dang- I didn't know about Mark (QP-quad pirate); what the heck, I checked the q-list achieves. I found his obituary (from his local newspaper), but it said nothing as to what happened. I had exchanged quite a few emails with QP over the years; so does anyone know what happened, I know he had

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Dave Kelmer and Mark Jackson

2009-06-05 Thread t crook
Jackson To: quad-list@eskimo.com, daa...@aol.com, t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 3:53 PM SAME HERE, I DON'T REMEMBER MARK'S PASSING, BUT RECALL SOME OF THE OTHERS SUCH AS-- HOUSTON AND THE GUY THAT WROTE THE WHITE DONKEY TRACKS INSIRATIONALS, I THINK HIS NAME

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Dave Kelmer and Mark Jackson

2009-06-05 Thread t crook
Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com     - Original Message - From: t crook To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; daa...@aol.com ; Danny Hearn Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 4:33 PM Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Dave Kelmer and Mark Jackson Yeah I remember and have thought of Houston and some others; including

Re: [QUAD-L] Seamless pants?????

2009-04-28 Thread t crook
I just picked up some Nike basketball pants; they have a seam, but the seam is nearly smooth because most basketball pants have a lining. They have the side zipper on the legs; so I leave them half zipped so I can access my leg bag easier. I bought them at JCPenny- here is a link to look at

Re: Re [QUAD-L] Emmit

2009-04-28 Thread t crook
From: Quadius quad...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Re [QUAD-L] Emmit To: onemofor...@yahoo.com Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 4:01 PM I'm not sure.  Somebody else wrote a response awhile back, you might want to repost this. Quadius On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 2:41 PM, t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] W?

2009-04-19 Thread t crook
I know who W is; W is and has been a strong and knowledgeable contributor to this list, every since my some 16 or 17 yrs. here on the list. Whether W is a quad, advocate, knows someone in a chair or whatever. W has been a great help; and is a person that has shared a wealth of information to

RE: [QUAD-L] TRAINED BLADDER- Thumping/blood pressure

2009-04-18 Thread t crook
://spinalcordinjured.net/   From: t crook [mailto:onemofor...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 11:25 AM To: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com; Danny Espinoza; ddh...@sbcglobal.net Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] TRAINED BLADDER- Thumping/blood pressure   Yes I take one a day; it helps the Midodrine do it's job better, thus

RE: [QUAD-L] TRAINED BLADDER- Thumping

2009-04-17 Thread t crook
. :]   My myspace address - http://www.myspace.com/dannylnx My spinal cord injury support website - http://spinalcordinjured.net/   From: t crook [mailto:onemofor...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:51 AM To: alcibiat...@yahoo.com; QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com; wheelch...@aol.com Subject: Re

RE: [QUAD-L] TRAINED BLADDER- Thumping/blood pressure

2009-04-17 Thread t crook
DAY FOR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE  MY DOCTOR PUT ME ON THIS ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND SAID TAKE ONE EACH DAYSO FAR I ONLY TAKE IT WHEN MY BLOOD PRESSURE HAS BEEN REAL LOW.  DAN*** --- On Fri, 4/17/09, t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com wrote: From: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com Subject

Re: [QUAD-L] 37th Annivarsary

2009-04-17 Thread t crook
Congrats on the longevity! I hope you have many happy and healthy years ahead! Something I have always wondered and have never asked. How does the body continue to grow when you are not yet full-grown, after paralysis?   Tim c5-c6 20 yrs. wet behind the ears post haha!  

Re: Re [QUAD-L] Emmit

2009-04-17 Thread t crook
So what did happen to Emmit; how old was, his level and years post? I too remember the Simply Man; but it has been so long, I just remember much about him. Tim WhoopieKat.com --- On Thu, 4/2/09, Quadius quad...@gmail.com wrote: From: Quadius quad...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Re [QUAD-L] Emmit

Re: [QUAD-L] TRAINED BLADDER- Thumping

2009-04-17 Thread t crook
the risk of stroke and some combinations can make people fall into a coma. I think it is great that you found something that works for you, though.   Candle  A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ.~John Steinbeck * From: t crook

Re: [QUAD-L] TRAINED BLADDER- Thumping

2009-04-16 Thread t crook
Back in ’88 they were teaching the tap and credae method; and it was not working for me, until I started drinking beer on home visits. After several tall cans of barley-pop; I felt this strange sensation near my anus, the flood gates opened and the urine process was so forceful it blew my

Re: [QUAD-L] Hypothermia, Preasure Sores, Skin Flaps, Losing your s/o

2009-03-19 Thread t crook
I go from one extreme to the other with my body temp; but generally I am freezing, unless I am in the heat too long and then it takes me forever to cool off. I had a full muscle flap in'01 on my right ischium that was a result from the wound getting osteomyelitis (that nearly frickin' killed

[QUAD-L] quad to make history....

2009-03-01 Thread t crook
Being a race/speed freak myself; I would give my left one to do what this guy is set to do, but if I gave my left one I wouldn't have the balls to do it haha!    Click on the link http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=A2KIPHwDsapJhXoBtAHov7YF?slug=ap-autoracingbriefsprov=aptype=lgns  

Re: [QUAD-L] Creepy Caregiver?

2009-03-01 Thread t crook
This dude could very well be a freak; it is odd to be searching this list for a place to work when the field has such a high turn-over rate, and openings are everywhere. With many years with agencies; I could write a book on all of the freaks I have had in my home, they are everywhere so be

Fw: Re: [QUAD-L] Creepy Caregiver?

2009-03-01 Thread t crook
From: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2009 9:53:03 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Creepy Caregiver? This dude could very well be a freak; it is odd to be searching this list for a place to work when the field has such a high turn-over rate

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Disability cut from the Stimulus Package + phone #'s Web address to write

2009-02-06 Thread t crook
This is a very serious issue, the economy is taking it's toll all over. I worry about my ill handicap waiver; we (the disabled) could be faced with very little health care, which could mean poor health and or even death for many. Yeah- I need to make some emails; rattle some cages hopefully,

Re: [QUAD-L] Bone Scan Testosterone

2009-02-06 Thread t crook
Wow- I may get that done. I too have been tired quite a bit; and have had just been about every other test done but those. A CBC (complete blood count) probably wouldn't show any signs of deficiency's in those areas, would they?  Tim c5-c6, 20 yrs. post www.geocities.com/onemofortom

Re: [QUAD-L] Where Are All The Postings

2009-02-05 Thread t crook
Here is what you missed Dan- http://www.mail-archive.com/quad-list%40eskimo.com/ Ahh I remember those days when I indulged in too many cold beers; no wait, maybe I don't remember haha! Watch taking pills with those beers Dan (as I am sure you know), it can be a lethal mix.   Tim c5-c6, 20

Re: [QUAD-L] AD and no heart condition....

2009-02-05 Thread t crook
That, my friend, is GOOD news! Dan At 11:45 AM 2/5/2009, t crook said something that elicited my response:   Last month I posted- I was just recently diagnosed with inherited Cardiomyopathy. My diagnosis came when I went to the hospital for being really short of breath and in atrial fib; I

Re: [QUAD-L] Baclofen q's....

2009-01-26 Thread t crook
- From: t crook To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; dav...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Baclofen q's I take the daizapam just PRN; maybe 5 to 10 milligrams every other night (but not always), the opposite night of my 2 beers (which is the night before my

Re: Re: [QUAD-L] Baclofen q's....

2009-01-26 Thread t crook
...@ptd.net wrote: From: Wendy w...@ptd.net Subject: Re: Re: [QUAD-L] Baclofen q's To: onemofor...@yahoo.com Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 4:07 AM no kiddin i take a beatin myself - Original Message - From: t crook To: q-list Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 11:09 AM Subject: Fw: Re

Re: [QUAD-L] students are prudent

2009-01-21 Thread t crook
LOL- I second that motion ahahaha! WhoopieKat.com --- On Wed, 1/21/09, wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com wrote: From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com Subject: [QUAD-L] students are prudent To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 8:47 AM I agree.  But

Fw: Re: [QUAD-L] Baclofen q's....

2009-01-21 Thread t crook
that it is easy to tell when I need a valium and it has the side effect of making me far less suicidal or depressed.   john --- On Mon, 1/19/09, t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com wrote: From: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Baclofen q's To: q-list quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Monday

RE: [QUAD-L] Baclofen q's....

2009-01-21 Thread t crook
then was for the drug for people with CP. In 1993 I broke my neck and the had to go off it. I didn't have any side effect. In away I wish I was back on it, because I have really bad -muscle spasms.. Wheelchair Warrior  -- On Mon, 1/19/09, t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com wrote: From: t crook onemofor...@yahoo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Baclofen q's....

2009-01-21 Thread t crook
have CP and the doctor I was seeing then was for the drug for people with CP. In 1993 I broke my neck and the had to go off it. I didn't have any side effect. In away I wish I was back on it, because I have really bad -muscle spasms.. Wheelchair Warrior  -- On Mon, 1/19/09, t crook onemofor

Re: [QUAD-L] spell check............

2009-01-21 Thread t crook
Looking at my last email- I guess I should be using spell check. WhoopieKat.com --- On Wed, 1/21/09, dav...@aol.com dav...@aol.com wrote: From: dav...@aol.com dav...@aol.com Subject: [QUAD-L] spell check To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 11:09 AM my

[QUAD-L] Baclofen q's....

2009-01-19 Thread t crook
I would like to know who uses baclofen and the side effects you experience; like hypotension (which I already suffer from), or any side effects. I took this drug right after my accident in '88, but that was 20 yrs. ago and my memory did not log any recollection of the side effects. Below is a

Re: [QUAD-L] Disappointment

2009-01-15 Thread t crook
Now we have the rest of the story. Thanks for sharing W. Tim WhoopieKat.com --- On Thu, 1/15/09, wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com wrote: From: wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Disappointment To: lilq...@yahoo.com Cc: QUAD-LIST@eskimo.com Date: Thursday, January 15,

Re: [QUAD-L] Disappointment

2009-01-14 Thread t crook
Way to lay it out W- you should run for public office (ahahahaha) no really! We as quads have less feeble minds than probably most AB's; we use our minds more to compensate where we lack in physical abilities. So don't let anyone ever limit the power of your mind; for some, that may be one

Re: [QUAD-L] Disappointment

2009-01-14 Thread t crook
You are a man of wisdom and it speaks volumes!  So anyway- did you hear that the Nascar Truck Series is coming to the Iowa Speedway this year? That will be right in my neck of the woods. Tim WhoopieKat.com --- On Wed, 1/14/09, wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com wrote: From:

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] QUAD Weight And Exercise

2008-12-23 Thread t crook
I have an appointment in January for a check-up and am going to get weighed then. I'm really thin and use to have quite the quad gut; but I no longer drink tons of beer everyday either, and was thin prior to my accident. Exercise abilities will differ as we as quads have various levels of

[QUAD-L] Merry Christmas in advance prayer request....

2008-12-23 Thread t crook
I wanted to get my Merry Christmas to you all out in advance; as I will not be able to be on-line much after today (weather pending), we will be visiting relatives. I would also like to ask those of you who pray; to PLEASE pray for my sister in-law who has been diagnosed with lung and breast

[QUAD-L] Election Night....

2008-11-04 Thread t crook
In the wake of what has been a monumental election process; may the man that will bring America back, win!   In memory of: Tim Russert; Tim was born in Buffalo, New York to Irish American Catholic parents Elizabeth (Betty), a homemaker, and Timothy Joseph Big Russ Russert, a sanitation worker

[QUAD-L] Tippin' One To Tim

2008-09-21 Thread t crook
Hey all- let your political side speak out, on our new tribute to Tim Russert site. Hopefully now I can catch up on some post's, I have been all caught up on designing this site.   We recently designed a non-profit tribute site for the late Tim Russert. I felt a great loss when Tim Russert

Re: [QUAD-L] 13 yrs breathing

2008-08-07 Thread t crook
Wishing you many more years of breathing my friend.   Tim c5-c6, 20 years ago today www.geocities.com/onemofortom --- On Wed, 8/6/08, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [QUAD-L] 13 yrs breathing To: Darel Evans quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, August

Re: [QUAD-L] 13 yrs breathing- August

2008-08-07 Thread t crook
Thanks Wheel! 20 years of quad-life, and very happy to be here to tell about it!   It was 20 years ago today, the doctor came into say, he will never run again or play, I said- may I introduce to you, Timmy don't roll that way, I'll leave this place in style, and kick your ass with a smile. Tim-

[QUAD-L] wheelchair needs accessories/anniversary....

2008-08-06 Thread t crook
Hey guys- I am cleaning house and getting rid of wheelchairs and things I no longer need; since tomorrow is my 20th anniversary and I am oh so tired of it, I am giving up on this quad shit (done with It) ahahahaha I WISH. Seriously- I thought I would allow my quad friends dibs on this

Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair needs accessories/anniversary....

2008-08-06 Thread t crook
it???  Thanks Tim !    Dan H.   t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys- I am cleaning house and getting rid of wheelchairs and things I no longer need; since tomorrow

Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair needs accessories/anniversary....

2008-08-06 Thread t crook
chairs and stuff. Best Wishes, john - Original Message From: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: q-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 1:37:56 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] wheelchair needs accessories/anniversary Hey guys- I am cleaning house and getting rid

Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair needs accessories/anniversary....

2008-08-06 Thread t crook
,   CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 32 Years Post Texas, USA   t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys- I am cleaning house and getting rid of wheelchairs and things I no longer need; since tomorrow is my 20th anniversary and I am oh so tired of it, I am giving up on this quad shit (done

Re: [QUAD-L] serious health questions

2008-08-03 Thread t crook
], quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 11:22 AM haha, 84 lbs nowi take 10mg 3 times day. t crook wrote: Hey Lil'- Long time no hear from. I have been going through the same thing (except the UTI's, I did have a bad one a couple of months ago, it was only my

Re: [QUAD-L] To The akadave'er...

2008-08-03 Thread t crook
I am glad to hear you are doing better Dave, you are quite the gentleman!   Tim - Original Message From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:22:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] To The akadave'er... Thanks

Re: [QUAD-L] serious health questions

2008-08-02 Thread t crook
Hey Lil'- Long time no hear from. I have been going through the same thing (except the UTI's, I did have a bad one a couple of months ago, it was only my second UTI in almost 20 yrs) and am now on midodrine also. I am feeling better until the midodrine wears off after 3 hours. My blood pressure

Re: [QUAD-L] To The akadave'er...

2008-07-22 Thread t crook
, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Speaking of ''old-timers'' and the quad-list would be incomplete without mention of Boyd Jenkins' name being brought up!   With Love,   CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 32 Years Post Texas, USA  t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL!   I forgot about Sue. I wonder how many

Re: [QUAD-L] To wheelchair

2008-07-18 Thread t crook
I thought you were a drag racer at that racing event/Halloween Party/Stuntman's bb-q ahhahaha Speaking of racing; if you or anyone on the list ever hears from our old friend Breezy, tell her (which she may already know) that Iowa is Rusty Wallace country. He built the Iowa Speedway, and

Re: [QUAD-L] 40 Year Anniversary

2008-07-18 Thread t crook
NAN- I have often thought of you and how you were doing, 40 years is a huge milestone. Don't wait for that 50 year anniversary for your next post.   Sorry I am so late with this.   Wishing you good luck and good health!   Tim c5-c6, 20 yrs. post next month www.geocities.com/onemofortom    

Re: [QUAD-L] To The Timmer...

2008-07-18 Thread t crook
LOL!   I forgot about Sue. I wonder how many more old-timers I have forgotten about I must be getting halfzheimer's.   I had heard something of this, and just read this Alba Colon, GM Racing program manager for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, told SPEEDtv.com that she expects that in 2009,

Re: [QUAD-L] dizzy spells

2008-07-17 Thread t crook
Hi and welcome-   I have been on the list since about '93, and have been a c5-c6 quad for 20 yrs. next month. My question is- what is your blood pressure running? I do (like many) suffer from orthostatic hypotension (upright position/ low blood pressure) due to paralysis. Due to my muscle loss

Re: [QUAD-L] To wheelchair

2008-07-17 Thread t crook
I know wheel isn't in a wheelchair; but would look good dressed as a female gimp, I am so joking lol! A few years ago or so I remember seeing a picture of wheel the mystery man at one of Stuntman's bbq-s'. Wheel is a regular looking dude that has had a wealth of good info and advice to

Re: [QUAD-L] tat

2008-04-21 Thread t crook
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 11:59:21 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat I've been wanting another one in a big way but don't have the money. I got one on my ankle years ago before I was paralyzed and its always covered now

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