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Yesterday, 09:15 AM

triumph replied to a thread My dad died and I am sick of being disabled in Life

Beautiful work! Do you fire and glaze them or is that done elsewhere? Assuming this is clay?

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Yesterday, 09:09 AM

triumph replied to a thread Extreme bloating in Care

After lots of antibiotics for pneumonia I developed c-diff (for me, it was diarrhea 24/7 during my 5 month hospitalization). It only resolved around...

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08-17-2018, 07:58 AM

triumph replied to a thread My dad died and I am sick of being disabled in Life

Just wondering if you should go ahead and apply for SSDI, as the program does allow one to earn a level of income and still get it. If you find out...

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08-15-2018, 09:18 AM

triumph replied to a thread Wanted: Harness racing gloves in Equipment & Services

Wills77: Just sent a note to Darlene - on Facebook.

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08-15-2018, 09:04 AM

triumph replied to a thread Wanted: Harness racing gloves in Equipment & Services

Once in a while I have seen used ones for sale in Sports n Spokes or Paraplegia News or New Mobility magazines. Are you familiar with the wheeler...

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08-13-2018, 08:27 AM

triumph replied to a thread Tilite wheelchair front wheels help me in Equipment

Thanks, Crappler, "fork" is the word I was looking for when I had my Senior Moment! I didn't see your post listed when I did mine.

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08-13-2018, 08:22 AM

triumph replied to a thread Tilite wheelchair front wheels help me in Equipment

Probably won't work, but can front wheels be switched, including the frame that the wheel itself is attached to (can't remember name of it at...

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08-12-2018, 09:10 AM

triumph replied to a thread Bad experience with Max Mobility Smart Drive in Equipment

I have a zx1 and tried SD that my husband purchased for his chair. I couldn't stop it and smacked into the side of our house, with the drive wheel...

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08-12-2018, 08:43 AM

triumph replied to a thread ADI Backrests in Equipment

Might get information from Sportaid. I don't know if they sell them, but you can check their web page. Not good if a company doesn't answer phone...

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08-12-2018, 08:39 AM

triumph replied to a thread Desperately trying to find magazine back issues in Life

I have Sports N Spokes from the 70's and maybe 80's and would only part with them for a specific reason. Would you care to explain why you want...

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08-12-2018, 08:24 AM

triumph replied to a thread Wanted: Footplate for racing wheelchair in Equipment & Services

It's a wonderful sport and hope it works out for you.

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08-10-2018, 07:55 AM

triumph replied to a thread Wanted: Footplate for racing wheelchair in Equipment & Services

I raced for 12 years in a race chair ages ago and just wondering about your reason for a footplate vs. strapping. Assume you wear socks, but is the...

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08-09-2018, 08:32 AM

triumph replied to a thread Desperately need help with wheelchair positioning in Equipment

! Thank you! Will try it soon. So many times I've tried to post a picture, but never heard that suggestion.

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08-06-2018, 08:23 AM

triumph replied to a thread Just thinking. Wheel chair floor mount. in Equipment

Once saw a video of independent use of that first inflatable device provided in post by SCI nurse. The person raised up to the level of a chair in...

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08-06-2018, 07:58 AM

triumph replied to a thread Desperately need help with wheelchair positioning in Equipment

Sorry I've had no luck trying to post pictures after several attempts. My TiLite seat has black straps that keep it in place underneath the seat...

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08-05-2018, 09:11 AM

triumph replied to a thread Chest straps/harnesses in Equipment

That support is cool. It looks like one is wearing a back pack, so totally stylish. I have the same problem when outdoors in my zx1. I was just...

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08-05-2018, 08:53 AM

triumph replied to a thread Desperately need help with wheelchair positioning in Equipment

Hi SequinScandal I know a lot of the comments are about dump, but in looking at the photos (very helpful), I'm wondering if you have a rigid seat...

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08-01-2018, 07:42 AM

triumph replied to a thread Take someone Or leave them in Caregiving

If you have an assistant working for you, is it possible to negotiate with them about accompanying you? That is, allow time for them to "vacation"...

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07-29-2018, 10:13 AM

triumph replied to a thread Accesible Hotel Rooms in Recreation, Sports, Travel, & Hobbies

The time hubby and I (both wheelers) were at Grand Canyon was in the early 1970's and we camped in our van along with a cat and a dog. On the plus...

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07-24-2018, 08:32 AM

triumph replied to a thread In need of advice and help (Wheelchair) in Equipment

Thanks for the picture. Wondering if you want to consider a longer frame on a chair. Yes, you appear to be sitting pretty far forward; if you put...

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07-23-2018, 08:14 AM

triumph replied to a thread Fatigue: my new demon in Care

Don't give up!! Have you considered a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist evaluation specifically to develop a daily exercise program for...

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07-23-2018, 07:57 AM

triumph replied to a thread In need of advice and help (Wheelchair) in Equipment

Just a couple of comments. The picture of the quad rugby player shows a chair that has a lot of "dump" (rear height from floor to seat is lower than...

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07-21-2018, 09:05 AM

triumph replied to a thread lifts for vans in Equipment

Our first lift for full size van was a commercial lift installed by a local trucking company. That was in 1973. The one "disability lift" we had...

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07-21-2018, 08:42 AM

triumph replied to a thread Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot: John Callahan in Movies & Music

Way to go SCI-Nurse KLD!!!!!

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