Re: [TMIC] hot feet/shoes/croc style

2007-06-13 Thread Balmatmic
Hi Patti, The nubby ones wouldn't probably work for me either, as my feet are very sensitive. I will try to scout some out in the next few days. Thanks for the input. I just love this TMIC. Where else can we exchange this critical info? Hugs, Barbara *

[TMIC] Helpful Link

2007-06-13 Thread cakalley
I just found a link that maybe helpful for some. http://www.blvd.com/ Candy K.

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
Yep, PeaPod is great. Just had a delivery from them today. Kevin bobby jim hijar wrote: When we lived in San Francisco we used Peapod as we didn't own a car there -- didn't need one.We ordered on line, set the delivery date and waited for our goodies to arrive. Never had a probl

Re: [TMIC] Grocery Delivery

2007-06-13 Thread Heyjude48458
In a message dated 6/13/2007 7:19:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DESIGNATED Does this mean that someone is angry? I don't know 'bout this group'a ijits anymore! "Our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeas

Re: Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread bobby jim hijar
When we lived in San Francisco we used Peapod as we didn't own a car there -- didn't need one.We ordered on line, set the delivery date and waited for our goodies to arrive. Never had a problem with them. We paid by credit card. Check their web page to see if they operate in your city.

[TMIC] Grocery Delivery

2007-06-13 Thread Parkerswebe
MY APOLGIES, AKUA, FOR NOT KNOWING ALL THE FACTS. THERE WERE SEVERAL EMAILS REGARDING THIS TOPIC AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO READ THEM ALL. I WAS JUST TRYING TO HELP YOU WITH OPTIONS THAT UNKNOWINGLY WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO YOU. SANDY pulling foot out of mouth :) Yikes! I guess no one is list

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery - Akua

2007-06-13 Thread Akua
Thank you!!! REAL HELP. THANK YOU! Akua did you get my link to the free country-wide grocery delivery? Just order on the computer, and they will deliver... here's the email again if you didn't get it through the list Hello everybody -- I knew I could find something to help *everybody*

[TMIC] For future referance

2007-06-13 Thread ashfordrichard
GBYA---GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Re: [TMIC] Grocery delivery for all!

2007-06-13 Thread Jim Lubin
Here's the link to Groceries at Amazon.com using the TMA code. http://www.amazon.com/b?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=16310101&tag=myelitis&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 or even easier to remember http://www.myelitis.org/store.htm At 12:37 PM 6/13/2007, Westgold wrote: Hello everybody -- I knew

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery - Akua

2007-06-13 Thread Akua
Yikes! I guess no one is listening! I outlined the contacts made in the building and with the organizations DESIGNATED to support the disabled. No FREE HELP from the building. ... Yes, some go to the grocery store anyway and they do not help those who can't --- unless they are friends. Again,

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery - Akua

2007-06-13 Thread Parkerswebe
You may also consider posting a bulletin at your apt. asking for "free" assistance in grocery shopping, etc. Haven't most of us needed and given help many times in our lives? Many people within your building may be willing to help. They must go to the grocery store for themselves anyway, o

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread cakalley
Another resource for help - the local hospital's social services department. -Original Message- >From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Jun 13, 2007 5:25 PM >To: Akua <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, tmic-list@eskimo.com >Subject: Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery > >When we are in Maine, my "

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery - Akua

2007-06-13 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
- but I can call the schools and see if there any volunteer > programs ... but I can call the schools and see if there any volunteer > programs Don't ask if there is a "volunteer programs " ASk for help People respond!! Start with, " I have a big problem. Can you help me?" Or do I jus

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
When we are in Maine, my "Honey" volunteers at Freeport Comunity Services. She volunteers at the thrift shop, but across the hall is a woman who organizes the volunteers. Bowdoin College college in the next town, Brunswick, has a requirement of volunteering for graduation. Many local high scho

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread cakalley
Local TV stations are another resource for agencies. That is why I asked Akua where she lived. Maybe with some of TM'ers working together, we can compile a list and post it for all to benefit. There are agencies out there that are overlooked or unknown unless someone "stumbles" over them and

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread Westgold
thanks for posting this, Sandy, this is very valuable info. Social service agencies usually have lists of places like this in the various areas. Church groups & Synagogues also often have lists of places to help, as well as volunteers who might help. Did everybody get my email "Grocery Deliver

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread Sandy Heidel
I have not joined in on this since going to the grocery store is still one of those things I CAN do one day a week. But in many Wisconsin communities they have a program called "Market Basket" or something like that. If I understand it correctlyyou get a large box of groceries at a discount

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread cakalley
OK here's another 2 cents from m Where is it that you live - city, state, zip? Maybe each of us can do some searching and find something to help you and those in your building. OK you say some can do and others can't and they have to pay outrages price. You seem to have repore with your neigh

[TMIC] Grocery delivery for all!

2007-06-13 Thread Westgold
Hello everybody -- I knew I could find something to help *everybody*, I just had to do a little thinking. Forgive me, I forgot that I represent this company, I could have given you this link when we first started talking about this, but it slipped my almost-60 mind Everybody, no matter w

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery - Akua

2007-06-13 Thread Akua
Akua, Grasping at straws here, but maybe you can find some local kid to pick up groceries for you? Just a thought. Kevin That's a great idea, not that i know any--- we are age segregated here-- but I can call the schools and see if there any volunteer programs ... Akua wrote: He

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread Akua
LOL! What part of America are you in? You know Akua, Not all of us have the "defeatist" attitude that you seem to have. It wouldn't hurt you to have a bit of forebearance when it comes to the charitable efforts of others. Interesting choice of words, I've been LAUDED for facing down the odd

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery - Akua

2007-06-13 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
Akua, Grasping at straws here, but maybe you can find some local kid to pick up groceries for you? Just a thought. Kevin Akua wrote: Here in Montreal we can phone in an order to "P.A. Supermarche" and they deliver free- we do have to pay for the food. F You're fortunate. That's

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread Akua
Here in Montreal we can phone in an order to "P.A. Supermarche" and they deliver free- we do have to pay for the food. F You're fortunate. That's sadly not an option here. If anyone knows of a place in my city, I welcome it, but other than that I must say that I'm very taken aback that my r

Re: [TMIC] ot

2007-06-13 Thread Alton Ryder
> Are you paralyzed? Not anymore. I transfer by standing. Alton On Jun 12, 2007, at 6:1944 PM, Akua wrote: > I can't transfer into it from my manual chair(!!!) Do you have a slide board, Akua? yes I do. I use it to transfer from my bed to my chair. The method you describe is more precar

Re: [TMIC] hip pain

2007-06-13 Thread Alton Ryder
As Sally said, you might have sciatica. I do, and if I am not careful about posture I get an awful pain in the but. Alton On Jun 12, 2007, at 4:2206 PM, Tim Holder (Work) wrote: I have a weird symptom. At night, while sleeping, I wake up with the hip I’m laying on hurting. So, I turn ov

Re: [TMIC] hot feet

2007-06-13 Thread pjv1234
I tried to buy some Crocs a week ago at a boat show - they are popular amongst boaters. However, they have nubby bumps in the bottom that felt like needles to the bottoms of my feet. My daughter told me that many hospital workers wear them due to their comfort and that some prefer the cheaper

RE: [TMIC] ot

2007-06-13 Thread pjv1234
That helps. My neuro watched for the "scarring" or placque left as the lesion healed. He said I was fortunate that it didn't leave any pressure on the spinal cord, thus my recovery was better than some. Patti - Michigan Lesion at c4-c6 Bob and Sue Mattis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [TMIC] grocery delivery

2007-06-13 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Here in Montreal we can phone in an order to "P.A. Supermarche" and they deliver free- we do have to pay for the food. F

RE: [TMIC] ot

2007-06-13 Thread pjv1234
I haven't had a 2nd episode. TM since Nov 2003. Patti - Michigan "Tim Holder (Work)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: = Could you all talk a little bit about the "2nd episodes?" I haven't had a second episode. I'm wondering how far it was between the first one and second one. I