Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-09-18 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
Wolfthal [mailto:wolft...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:55 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions I am wondering who uses Power Wheelchairs on the TMIC? I cannot use a manual wheelchair because my hands are bad

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-19 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
Jude, Yes, my small suv, a Subaru Forester, does not have a wide enough hatch opening for a powerchair that does not come apart. Thanks for the info. Kevin heyjude48...@aol.com wrote: *Kevin,* ** *Is it mandatory that the wheelchair you are looking for is able to come apart for

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-14 Thread lynne myers
Have you looked on ebay for chairs.  I got my mom a nice one on there for about $300 about a year ago. --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Kevin Wolfthal wolft...@optonline.net wrote: From: Kevin Wolfthal wolft...@optonline.net Subject: Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Thursday

RE: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-14 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
I bought one on eBay for $500, and another on Craig's list for $300 BERNARD BUTCHER From: lynne myers [mailto:lynnemye...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 8:24 AM To: tmic Subject: Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions Have you looked on ebay for chairs

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-13 Thread Alton Ryder
I use a Pride Mobility Quantum 600 with a non-reclining seat and golf- cart-like 14 inch drive wheels, three inch casters front and back, Chosen to go over the rough lawn of a cemetery. It does get stuck in the rough lawn near the garden where rocks near the surface can trap a caster.

RE: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-13 Thread Patricia Cooley
, YOU WILL HAVE MANY LISTED. PATTI - WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: Kevin Wolfthal [mailto:wolft...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:55 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions I am wondering who uses Power Wheelchairs on the TMIC? I cannot use

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-13 Thread Alle111
No I cannot walk (paraplegic). The arms go up and I can use a sliding board with a little help to get in it because sometimes my legs have a lot of tone and refuse to work with me. In a message dated 8/12/2009 9:58:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, a...@artfarm.com writes: I have a

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-13 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
. IF YOU GOOGLE POWER SCOOTERS, YOU WILL HAVE MANY LISTED. PATTI - WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: Kevin Wolfthal [mailto:wolft...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:55 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions I am wondering who uses Power

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-13 Thread Akua
Thanks! Sounds like just what i need! No I cannot walk (paraplegic). The arms go up and I can use a sliding board with a little help to get in it because sometimes my legs have a lot of tone and refuse to work with me. In a message dated 8/12/2009 9:58:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-12 Thread Alle111
I have a Quantum 610 and love it. From the joystick I can elevate my legs and recline flat. What I have not tried though is having the base facing forward and pivoting the chair to the side (like sitting at a table to eat). They even had a color chart like a car lot. There are also 4 speeds

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-12 Thread Akua
I have a Quantum 610 and love it. From the joystick I can elevate my legs and recline flat. Can you walk? I am paralyzed and unable to use my motorized chair because i can't get in it. I *just* learned that the design is *not* for the paralyzed, that there is another design better for the

[TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-11 Thread Kevin Wolfthal
I am wondering who uses Power Wheelchairs on the TMIC? I cannot use a manual wheelchair because my hands are bad. Would you mind posting which chair you use, what you like or don't like about it, is it good for indoor or outdoor use or both? I am considering a Pride Go-Chair mainly because it

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-11 Thread gorbat
: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:55 PM Subject: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions I am wondering who uses Power Wheelchairs on the TMIC? I cannot use a manual wheelchair because my hands are bad. Would you mind posting which chair you use, what you like or don't like about it, is it good for indoor

Re: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions

2009-08-11 Thread balmatmic
. Hugs to all, Barbara A -Original Message- From: Kevin Wolfthal wolft...@optonline.net To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tue, Aug 11, 2009 6:55 pm Subject: [TMIC] Wheelchair questions ? I am wondering who uses Power Wheelchairs on the TMIC?? I cannot use a manual wheelchair because my