Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man

2005-01-10 Thread Oconnelldb
Funny, I have gotten used to being driven around. My kids and wife are very good at not speeding and not slamming on the brakes. I wasn't thrilled at the burden of responsibility I had to re-assume as a driver. I pulled out about a quarter mile in front of a Camaro on a city street and he

[QUAD-L] The bionic man

2005-01-04 Thread wheelchair
Magnet Controls are nothing new. Its one of the oldest forms of adaptive equipment on a van (in the tail lights). The other is toggle switches with key lock in the box. Today, most companies are using electronics and remote controllers. It adds the element of security with functionality.

Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man

2005-01-03 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 31/12/2004 01:39:29 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I drove my van for the 1st time today. I had a transfer seat, hand controls, and door opener installed. The xfr seat is a bit awkward to use but the other stuff is way cool. It goes up/down, back/fwd,

Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man

2005-01-03 Thread Oconnelldb
: Friday, December 31, 2004 11:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man Funny, keeping warm isn't a major task here in Phoenix. I'm more concerned with the 115 degree days when the inside of the van is 160 to 180 and I will need to transfer to the driver's seat

Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man-Phoenix?

2004-12-31 Thread Marjorie Fergerson
Hi, Have you lived in Phoenix a long time? Byron was at St. Joseph's from 5/03 until 12/03. We live about 4 hours from Phoenix. Marji Son - Byron C4/C5 4/27/03 at age of 24 Topock, Arizona Never give up.Hope Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Congrats are in order, Dave! So you've placed the

Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man

2004-12-31 Thread Stacy Harim
cables that are lass than 8 gauges. Happy driving, Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 8:37 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] the bionic man I drove my van for the 1st time today. I had a transfer seat, hand

Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man

2004-12-31 Thread Stacy Harim
- From: Stacy Harim To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 11:25 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man That is great news Dave. Good luck with the van. I'm sure everything will work out just fine. I hope that you put a blanket

Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man

2004-12-31 Thread Oconnelldb
Just a thought, Stacy - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 11:25 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man That is great news Dave. Good luck with the van

Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man

2004-12-31 Thread Stacy Harim
@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 11:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] the bionic man Funny, keeping warm isn't a major task here in Phoenix. I'm more concerned with the 115 degree days when the inside of the van is 160 to 180 and I will need to transfer to the driver's seat

[QUAD-L] the bionic man

2004-12-30 Thread Oconnelldb
I drove my van for the 1st time today. I had a transfer seat, hand controls, and door opener installed. The xfr seat is a bit awkward to use but the other stuff is way cool. It goes up/down, back/fwd, and turns up to 90 degrees. Sliding over and back is a pain but my driving will be the

[QUAD-L] the bionic man

2004-12-30 Thread wheelchair
Congrats are in order, Dave! So you've placed the pedal to the metal, eh? Some suggestions to consider. I hope they installed a back-up or dual battery. If not, you might consider caring one of the 6-cell emergency jump batteries for those times when the battery goes weak with all the draw