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system: You are Bob Lantrip, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Mickle about "Re: PPS and Insurance Benefit".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Richard Mickle to Phil Ahrendt <=-
RM> new user Port St. John FL. I am trying to find out if i can chat with
RM> any one i have never done this before. If any one is out there and
RM> can help me i would wellcome the help.

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assistant: There are a few of us out here...  And, most of like to chat and/or talk
excessively. <G>
Welcome aboard!
Bob...
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system: You are Tom Mckeever, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob Lantrip about "Re: Work Incentive Software".

They wrote:
BL> I notice your AdaNet address.  I haven't received any mail in any of my
BL> AdaNet echos in several months.  Are you seeing any traffic there?  I
BL> it's not about to die out, but I can't keep making long distance calls
BL> nothing and am thinking about dropping it.

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assistant: Greetings, Bob!!
While you were muttering to Tom Emmons, <10/07/95>, you spake thusly:
ope
or
Bob - I was reading in the ADASYSOPS echo that things are going down
the tubes, apparently.:-(  - Loss of leadership as well as regional
Coordinators (Which I used to be 3-4 years ago).. It's depressing -
ADAnet had such potential, and seems to be in a death throe.. :-(((
BTW: Did my two posts about INTERNET PPS accesses, and the new therapy
make it out to the echo OK????
Take care!!
Tom..
(tom.mckeever@mit.com)
(ksc_admin@ids.net)
SPACECON/BRAVEHEART BBS (1:374/22)
(407) 459-0969 452-8969 453-5393 (1200-28800 Baud)
(Home of INFOLOG, OTVIEW, & POST_POLIO and CARDIAC Echoes!!)
WOW! 220 hours SLIP+SHELL INTERNET access for $25.00/mo.! (407)453-4545!
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system: You are James Harding, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob Lantrip about "Re: Post Polio".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Bob Lantrip to James Harding <=-
-=> Quoting James Harding to Bob Lantrip <=-
JH> Oh Bob, that was a nice gun. I always loved the 1911-A1. Wish I had
JH> one now, like you I had one, and sold it!.......:( You gonna miss
JH> it!) (as I do mine). I can already tell! It does hurt tro talk about
JH> selling such a gun............
BL> Yeah, it was hard to sell it, but sometimes you do what you have to.
BL> My braces are in pretty bad shape and I'm going to have about $1000.
BL> worth of work done on them next week, so need every dollar I can dig
BL> up.  Medicare will pay some, but I'll probably be out $400-$500 myself.
BL> Warren King keeps telling me to throw them away and use the wheelchair
BL> all the time, but I just can't bring myself to do it.
BL> The clays are neat targets, especially when they break up.  We've also
BL> used water balloons and plastic bottles filled with water.  The kids
BL> really get a kick out of that.  The only firing range around here,
BL> other than the Law Enforcement one, isn't accessible by wheelchair.  I
BL> even have trouble getting to it with my braces & crutches.  I have
BL> access to the Law Enforcement range, but can't take visitors (read
BL> grandchildren) there.
BL> Since Oklahoma now has a concealed carry law, our city council is
BL> considering changing the city ordinance about firing weapons in the
BL> city limits, to allow firing ranges in the city limits.  That makes me
BL> think someone is wanting to open one.  Sure hope so.

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assistant: Yeah... I am still having a time of it (getting in a wheelchair). My
 Daughter does most of my shopping for me, but I know that I can't always
 depend on someone being around to go in the big stores for me etc....:(
 So I am trying to get over the "W/C Fright".....:)
 I don't like the access to most ranges, that is why I still like to get
 out in the country and set targets. I go over in Arkansas (friend has
 some land) and set-up. Now if this ever runs out on me, I will be
 using the ranges too.... but hope I can continue like I am. At least I
 don't have to hassle with getting in and out of the range, and people
 up to my ears! Shame you can't take the kids to the "LEO" range.....:(
 Sounds like they might, and hopefully it will be W/C accessible.
L8r.........James
... Abstain from wine, women, and song; mostly song.
system: You are Bob Lantrip, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mary Hicks about "Re: PPS and Insurance Benefit".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting MARY HICKS to RICHARD MICKLE <=-
MH> I'm answering from Austin, Tx.

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assistant: Such a beautiful place!  I haven't been there in years, but when I lived in
Dallas, I loved to visit Austin.
Bob...
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system: You are Tom Emmons, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob Lantrip about "Re: Work Incentive Software".

They wrote:
> I notice your AdaNet address.  I haven't received any mail in any of my
> AdaNet echos in several months.  Are you seeing any traffic there?  I hope

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assistant: Re: Re: Work Incentive Software
I get mail in a couple of the areas but overall very very slow
Tom Emmons
temmons@diswrks.com
DisAbility Works BBS * FIDO 1:104/608 * ADA 94:3030/2 * @diswrks.com
system: You are Doris Watson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ann Cook about "Info".

They wrote:
AC>Sometimes the pain is such that you can't distinguish any
AC>difference. The PPS is a deep pain and sometimes it feels like it
AC>is in the bones too. Hips, knees and ankles are places that both
AC>affect. It sounds (to me) that you have the symtoms of PPS. Tell
AC>me, does the pain get worse with each step? That is usually a
AC>sign. One other way that I can tell is to just stop and stand
AC>still for a minute, does the pain let up some? If it does then
AC>you are looking at PPS. Do you have any muscle twitching when you
AC>relax?

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assistant: Yes, if I walk too long or climb stairs the pain is worse.  If I
stop for a minute it lets up but at night I can't seems to find a
place to put my legs that is comfortable.  I wake in the night with
the pain also.
Thanks for answering, Ann, I really need answers as it is getting
worse.  TTYL
Doris  10/10/95 3:24PM
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system: You are Ld Walker, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Mickle about "wELCOME".

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assistant: Well, the caps lock got me again, meant to say Welcome!  There is a great
group of people on this echo.  Information I have found here by reading and
also asking specific questions has been of immeasurable help in learning how
to regain some quality time.  (Fortunately at present I only have a problem
with severe fatigue if I overextend myself considerably)  Just read the
messages and ask away, someone will very likely be able to help with any
question you may have.
                                L D Walker
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system: You are Ann Cook, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Joan Richardson about "Info. Needed".

They wrote:
JR>                   <JCR><Team Lurker>
JR>                   joan.richardson@dcbbs.com

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assistant: Hi Joan,
This is Ann Brown, remember me? Where the heck have you been? You went
on Vacation last year and disappeared. I sure have missed you. As you
can see by my new last name, things have happened around here and now I
am in Shreveport. Lots closer to you now. I didn't know how to reach you
so lost contact. How have you been? Looking forward to talking to you
soon. Lov ya gal.
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system: You are Bob Lantrip, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tom Mckeever about "Re: Work Incentive Software".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Tom Mckeever to Bob Lantrip <=-
TM> Bob - I was reading in the ADASYSOPS echo that things are going down
TM> the tubes, apparently.:-(  - Loss of leadership as well as regional
TM> Coordinators (Which I used to be 3-4 years ago).. It's depressing -
TM> ADAnet had such potential, and seems to be in a death throe.. :-(((
TM> BTW: Did my two posts about INTERNET PPS accesses, and the new therapy
TM> make it out to the echo OK???

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assistant: That is sad.  But, you're doing better than I.  I never even see anything in
the ADASYSOP echo.  Think I'll just drop it. :(
I saw your message that said you were going to post them, but not the one
with the information.  Must've gotten lost somewhere.
Bob...
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system: You are Bob Lantrip, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to James Harding about "Re: Post Polio".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting James Harding to Bob Lantrip <=-
JH> Yeah... I am still having a time of it (getting in a wheelchair). My
JH> Daughter does most of my shopping for me, but I know that I can't
JH> always depend on someone being around to go in the big stores for me
JH> etc....:( So I am trying to get over the "W/C Fright".....:)
JH> Since Oklahoma now has a concealed carry law, our city
BL> council is considering changing the city ordinance about firing
BL> weapons in the city limits, to allow firing ranges in the city
BL> limits.  That makes me think someone is wanting to open one. Sure
BL> hope so.
JH> Sounds like they might, and hopefully it will be W/C accessible.

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assistant: Hmmm, sounds like we may be able to offer each other a little support here.
I've already convinced myself to spend part of everyday out of the braces and
in the chair.  I've worn braces for 50 years now and they've flat worn out
the tissues in my legs, at the pressure points, and the pain is too much to
take all day long.
Oh, if it happens, you can rest assured I'll see that it's accessible.  I may
not be rich or powerful, but I have a big mouth and since I live in a small
rural area, I know a lot of powerful people. <G>
Bob...
... A closed mind and a closed room are both somewhat stuffy .
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system: You are Bob Lantrip, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tom Emmons about "Re: Work Incentive Software".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Tom Emmons to Bob Lantrip <=-
> I notice your AdaNet address.  I haven't received any mail in any of my
> AdaNet echos in several months.  Are you seeing any traffic there?  I hope
TE> I get mail in a couple of the areas but overall very very slow

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assistant: I have a message on hold right now for Mark Winton, telling him to take me
out of the nodelist.  I just can't afford to continue calling Missouri for
nothing. :(
Bob...
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system: You are Ann Cook, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Doris Watson about "Info".

They wrote:
W>AC>sign. One other way that I can tell is to just stop and stand
DW>AC>still for a minute, does the pain let up some? If it does then
DW>AC>you are looking at PPS. Do you have any muscle twitching when you
DW>AC>relax?
DW>Yes, if I walk too long or climb stairs the pain is worse.  If I
DW>stop for a minute it lets up but at night I can't seems to find a
DW>place to put my legs that is comfortable.  I wake in the night with
DW>the pain also.
DW>Thanks for answering, Ann, I really need answers as it is getting
DW>worse.  TTYL

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assistant: I can relate, I finally had to go to the Dr. and get some pain pills so
I could sleep at night. They helped quite a bit. I only take them when I
have to. I got a "Tens Unit" also. It has helped me a lot, I wear it
especially when I have to ride in the car for a long time. It really
sounds like PPS, is there a Dr. around that knows about PPS? Tom has a
lot of information that you could print out and take to your Dr. if you
need it. Glad to have you here, we all need someone to talk to. Nice to
make another friend. Hi friend.
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system: You are James Harding, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob Lantrip about "Re: Post Polio".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Bob Lantrip to James Harding <=-
JH> So I am trying to get over the "W/C Fright".....:)
BL> Hmmm, sounds like we may be able to offer each other a little support
BL> here. I've already convinced myself to spend part of everyday out of
BL> the braces and in the chair.  I've worn braces for 50 years now and
BL> they've flat worn out the tissues in my legs, at the pressure points,
BL> and the pain is too much to take all day long.
JH> Since Oklahoma now has a concealed carry law, our city
BL> council is considering changing the city ordinance about firing
BL> weapons in the city limits, to allow firing ranges in the city
BL> limits.  That makes me think someone is wanting to open one. Sure
BL> hope so.
JH> Sounds like they might, and hopefully it will be W/C accessible.
BL> Oh, if it happens, you can rest assured I'll see that it's accessible.
BL> I may not be rich or powerful, but I have a big mouth and since I live
BL> in a small rural area, I know a lot of powerful people. <G>
BL> Bob...
BL> ... A closed mind and a closed room are both somewhat stuffy .

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assistant: I've got a full leg brace here now that I just can't wear. It makes me
feel like I have a woden leg, and am gonna fall on my face........:) So
I don't wear it! Like you I am slowly moving to the chair, but it ain't
easy getting over the WC/Fright........:(
Go get em Bob! It's the law anyway, but we still have to watch and make
sure they go by the letter. I see stuff all the time that would be pure
Hell getting into in a W/C, yet they make no changes.
Have you noticed in the last few years the service stations? Now you
have to get out go into the stations (which are stores) etc... In my
neighborhood there is just one left that has a little booth out in the
center of the pumps.... It is easy to pay for gas, cigs, etc. So I give
them my business...... The others I have to unload the W/C and roll in,
then roll back out and load the W/C........:( I know this may sounds
like a minor thing, but it eats up time and is a hassle! There are
some new pumps around that except credit cards at the pump (Well not
real new, but new enough) Now I use those, but still miss the little
booths. They were real quick. Hard to teach a old dog new tricks!
Gets old loading and unloading a W/C I am finding out fast......:)
There I go ramblin right along........:) Better shut up for now.......
Later.... James
Very True!
... The DISABLED - The only minority you can join.
system: You are Warren King, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "HandiNet".

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assistant: * Copied (from: ABLENEWS) by Warren King using timEd 1.01.
Hello All!
With this message a new DisAbility Electronic Communication Network is being
launched to be know as HandiNet.  HandiNet will be an echomail distribution
system whose major purpose is to provide information, resources and contacts
with others in the DisAbility community who might not have access to the
larger FidoNet.  One major goal of HandiNet is to provide distribution and
promote interest in the smaller, less trafficked conferences until such time
as the can qualify for Backbone status and become a part of the mainstream
information highway. HandiNet will combine a "core" group of conferences and
a "collateral" group of independent conferences.
HandiNet will be a nodelist free network using primarily FidoNet technology
and addresses.  Other arrangements can be made if necessary. If you are a
sysop and you would like to arrange for a feed to this new Network, the
following boards have made themselves available as a mail source as of this
moment, others are expected to follow in the next few days:
         Warren King    - 1:275/429
         Tom Freeman    - 1:279/14
         Stuart Miller  - 1:153/316
         Joel Davidov   - 1:114/136
         Andy Brown     - 1:202/810
         Tom McKeever   - 1:374/22
HandiNet will be releasing a regular information packet via the Able Files
Distribution System (AFDN).  This packet can be identified by the name
HANDINET.Zxx, with xx denoting the Julian date.  The packet will include the
operating policy, the echo list and mail feed list.  The first packet will be
released today.
Regards,
           Warren
system: You are Doris Watson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ann Cook about "Info".

They wrote:
AC>I can relate, I finally had to go to the Dr. and get some pain
AC>I pills so could sleep at night. They helped quite a bit. I only
AC>take them when I have to.
AC> It really sounds like PPS, is there a Dr. around
AC>that knows about PPS?
AC> Tom has a lot of information that you could
AC>print out and take to your Dr. if you need it.
AC> Glad to have you
AC>here, we all need someone to talk to. Nice to make another
AC>friend. Hi friend.

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assistant: I have found that Tylenol PM works for me but I have to stay down
for 8 hours as that is how long two of them last for me.
I am in the process of looking for one, but really don't know where
to start.  Is there a list of specialists on PPS?
Who is Tom?
Thanks for your help, my friend!  I will be in touch.
Doris  10/16/95 2:12PM
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system: You are Warren King, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob Lantrip about "Re: Post Polio".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting James Harding to Bob Lantrip <=-
JH> I've got a full leg brace here now that I just can't wear. It makes me
JH> feel like I have a woden leg, and am gonna fall on my face........:)
JH> So I don't wear it! Like you I am slowly moving to the chair, but it
JH> ain't easy getting over the WC/Fright........:(
JH> pure Hell getting into in a W/C, yet they make no changes. Have you
JH> noticed in the last few years the service stations? Now you have
JH> to get out go into the stations (which are stores) etc... In my
JH> neighborhood there is just one left that has a little booth out in the
JH> center of the pumps.... It is easy to pay for gas, cigs, etc. So I
JH> give them my business......

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assistant: * Forwarded (from: HANDISEX) by Warren King using timEd 1.01.
* Originally from Bob Lantrip (1:19/131) to James Harding.
* Original dated: Oct 16 '95, 09:44
I keep expecting to see Warren King jump into this thread.  He gave up his
braces some time ago and says he's much happier in the W/C.  I'm not very
good with change to begin with and this one is one of the hardest I've tried
yet.
Some sneaky way to get met to post!  I think you wanted this in this area,
rather than the one I found it. :-)
A lot of the convenience stores around here have drive through windows.  I
sometimes get my gas and then drive around to the window.  I know that they
are thinking I'm going to drive off without paying, but it serves them right.
Since Ardmore is a small town, we still have a few full service stations and
that's where I usually go.
Bob...
This is one of the hardest problems to solve with using the wheelchair. I
have had to just establish a good relationship at one station so that they
would recognize my car and come out to give service.  I remember going to 10
different stations one morning last winter when it was cold and rainy trying
to get served!  Flashed the HP hanging card and watched the attdenants
pretend the didn't see me. <grrrr>  Ended up having to find one that at least
had a roof over the pumps and get out and do it myself.  Those islands make
it very difficult.  Had to punch the buttons using the end of the gas nozzle.
Regards, Warren
system: You are Ann Cook, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Post Polio message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Doris Watson about "Info".

They wrote:
DW>AC>I pills so could sleep at night. They helped quite a bit. I only
DW>AC>take them when I have to.
DW>I have found that Tylenol PM works for me but I have to stay down
DW>for 8 hours as that is how long two of them last for me.
DW>AC>that knows about PPS?
DW>I am in the process of looking for one, but really don't know where
DW>to start.  Is there a list of specialists on PPS?
DW>AC> Tom has a lot of information that you could
DW>AC>print out and take to your Dr. if you need it.
DW>Who is Tom?
DW>AC>friend. Hi friend.
DW>Thanks for your help, my friend!  I will be in touch.

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assistant: They worked for me for a while, but had to go to something stronger.
There are some, but they are few and far between. Your best bet is to
find one that is willing to accept the info that you can bring him from
here.
He is our moderator. He put up some files about PPS not to long ago, but
I think if you ask him, he will do it again. We have other new friends
on the board and they didn't get to see it either.
If you need someone to yell at, fuss at, listen or just need a hug. I'm
here. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
 * OLXWin 1.00a * That which does not kill us makes us stronger.