*** LOG OPENED: Wed Jun 10 17:58:27 1998 --- Participants: HandiBot Mooooooo (dse@pacific.net) ChanServ Bubbles_ Lily Laura2 usn21 Court lisiado Lover_Man HelloKit (disabled@softhome.net) judi --- alico left ooops logging is on i just had a phone call what have i missed *** MsAmazin has joined #disabled John? Hiya Denise :o) hey ms M! :) Hi Denise HI MSAMAZIN * HelloKit is getting ready to start the meeting in a couple minutes. brb I'm ready Carly how are ya'll? brb * Mooooooo is ready too :o) But... I'm gonna go get something to drink first... brb Hey, John? okie dokie Im gonna go get rid of something I drank... brb lol lol o.k. There you are. here i am were you in tyhe closet dear? me? no. were you? lol yes , looking for you wrong place. back boys, boys, behave ohhhwaaaa no court i'm tslking to my love bubbles now Hurry up Carly, its gettin weird in here * Mooooooo isn't going to ask what love bubbles are lol stop it do you want the whole world to know HEEEEYYYYY! ok lol very good mooooooo Are we all ready to start? good thinking Moooooo I'm ready Please * Mooooooo is ready bormn ready Debbie's not here:( *** TODD has joined #Disabled Tonight's topic is 'Info Swap'. Instead of being a specific topic, it's just going to be a time for everyone to ask questions or share information, all disability-related, that hasn't been covered yet in any of our meetings. hi Todd she will cool *** hanover9 has joined #disabled ok *** hanover9 has left irc (Leaving) hi han Hello all hi todd bye han This is NOT the same as an open topic so please don't fill the room with unrelated chit-chat. What kind of info, Carly? Anything, as long as it's disability-related. *** hanover9 has joined #disabled chit-chat chit-chat chit-chat A cool web site, an exercise technique, whatever. do you want me to call deb? well, the one thing I noticed in Arizona is that I saw a lot of disabled people bye all...(end of chit-chat) do you guys know where I can get a really large paraffin wax thing? This may not be what you mean but I've picked up a few cleaning tips bye Denise :o) *smooch* seeya like for a leg a paraffin wax leg? I've got one for hands Laura, but not legs whats a paraffin? sure, Judi, that's good no lol it's wax so you can surf on it too *** MsAmazin has left #disabled to reduce spasms Its for heat Bubbles ah, ok are you saying i'm on heat? I've seen those, judi back *** Lover_Man has left #Disabled what about leorasal middle but my hands are less affected who's in heat? I use a dust mop to dust things over my head-which is a lot from a chair, like pictures on the wall, door facings etc what's that? cant you smell dear John! Now, now! gett9ng friesky Todd? rowr Bubbles and John this is a meeting psssssstpssssst leorasal// anti spasm meds// laura topic please info swap i havent been able to make a meeting in ages anything disablity related I prefer more natural stuff do you want me to call deb? How does the wax affect spasms? unless absolutely necessary * HelloKit has a sort of odd question... ok shot no idea moo shoot carly yes? the heat relaxes the spasms it's the heat, mooo oh ok like warm or hot wax? yes carly? go carly not sure, mooo stops spasms and removes hair :o) I ordered these electric heat mitts for hands and they can be used for feet hey, all purpose! lol debbie isnt home at the moment as laura stated go go go carly i like to soak in a hottub when my leg spasms My dog is going to have babies in a couple months, and I know she's not going to want my mom helping her, so it's going to be up to me and my boyfriend... and since I don't have much use of my hands I'm not sure how much I'll be able to help either. Has anyone else with limited hand use had a pet give birth and can you give me any tips? i just rang and got the answering machine haven't, carly, sorry I didn't know they needed assistance no idea from a c-6 They usually take care of themselves Carly smaller dogs do... they're wimps ;o) I don't have limited usage but my cat had kittens and she was fine all by herself just keep feeding and loving your dog and she will look after the pups limited hand use here but no pet birthing experence are both of your hands equally affected? me too you just have to look after the messes how about your boyfriend? *** usn21 has left irc (ta ta gang see you again soon, thanks) brb where is everyone going? *** Laura2 has left #Disabled Be sure she has clean bedding and water afterwards and if one gets stuck, head for the vets office I'm not really sure how much help she will need though... this is our first chihuahua. I just know that my mom's Pekes need help with the whole process. My mom raised chihuahuas and most of them did fine let nature take it's course, carly In face they got quite hostile if helped nature looks after itself pretty much She had one that required a c-section lol Hopefully she'll be okay then. I just worry about her... in my eyes she's still a baby herself :o) she will be fine carley do we have esp bubbles?? the one she had trouble with was a very small dog lol Chiqui isn't huge but she isn't tiny either. just believe in what nature can so this one only weighed 4 pounds do next topic pretty please Bubbles, where did John go? all animals have coped with out our help Oh she definitely weighs more than that... lol enough to knock the wind outta me when she hops on my chest to wake me up... had to go he said Back to cleaning, I have also found it is easier to mop the floor with a wash rag and my toe!! humans do more harm than good in alot of cased * HelloKit does lots of stuff with her feet. cases me too hope you wear rubber gloves on your toes I do a lot of dusting with a feather duster or my dust mop lol I'm male//// please anything but cleaning lol dishpan feet dishes *** jrt has joined #disabled debbie :o) Oh Todd...... men have to clean too... it's not all our job! about time too Hi Debbie :o) hello everybody:) then again i'm selfish you got me message then? sorry *** awi has joined #disabled yes,bubbles:) Also, I discovered you can spray the tub, shower, whatever with a heavy coating of a tub n tile cleaner, wait awhile then rinse and you don't have to scrub-I just use the shower hose to spray it down where were you we were worried sick hi jrt that does alot for the environment thats what i do too Judi shopping what did you get me? now i love to shop me too! ahem some noodles,brocolli and popcorn it's fun to spend money its better if its someone elses money though come on the meeting is on:) Next question, tip, whatever? *** Laura2 has joined #Disabled wb back Laura :oD wb laura:) probs with screen wb Laura hi laura hi jrt wb laura:) where are we? info swap why are there no canadians that live in bc or alberta on this chat line? I know Carly and I use voice recognition, anyone else have any computer tips? We're waiting for someone to chip in with another question or tip... how do people react to you when you are shopping with someone else? i'm in a chair and the ask the person i'm with what color does he like dont they have disabilities there I use that stuff we hace over here called shower power,spray opn and rinse off info swap, score is 9 to 4, Carly has the ball lol how do you set up voice recognition? what programs are good? lol Dragon Dictate tell the person to ask him im lagging i think and bleach is a good substitute for mould remover I use Via Voice In my opinion DragonDictate is the best. maybe not it's now working fairly well but I would like DD *** Mooooooo has joined #Disabled via telnet Laura does that one dictate directly into all of your programs or do you have to copy/paste? Mine too Carly, I tried the other one first-big difference *** Mooooooo has left #Disabled via telnet it only does Microsoft do people have good come backs for others that stare at their disabilities can they work with other programs? like the irc programs and so forth? Oh that's helpful... sheesh I need it to do a little more Yes Bubbles, I moon them DD will type into anything, awi lol, moo lol Bubbles, wanna hear my favorite comeback? please because typing can cause spasms The basketball game has started see ya *Carpe Diem* Go Bulls yes Carly please go bulls *** TODD has left irc (Read error to TODD ow146.tir.com]: Broken pipe) *** hanover9 has left irc (Leaving) *** ^Raven^ has joined #disabled hi Raven hi Raven wb <^Raven^> hihi At just 2 yrs. old, my friend Jessi told some lady in the store that was staring: 'Hi, my name is Jessica Aaron and I have arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. What's your problem?' hi raven:) lol lolo, raven lol very good lol :) lol mine is why dont you take a picture it lasts longer I use that sometimes i just tell people are they blind or something when they are looking for stuff i have tried staring them down I'm gutless... I just ignore them. usually I do too i like judi's line, i'm rarely dangerous to humans i get so peeved at time when people are so blatantly obvious <^Raven^> I give them a bit$#y look lol lily Carly, just saw the Taco Bell commercial-reminded me of your dog you expect it from children not adults lol, that dog looks almost exactly like her too lol She's a little darker though. then there was one lady who said 'I'm glad you're not my daughter' This was the 'Here lizard, lizard' one bitch how rude and I said 'Well, I'm glad you're not my mom' bubbles!!!!!! *** Mooooooo has joined #Disabled via telnet I don't notice too many adults... mostly kids, which is why I usually don't say anything. <^Raven^> Yo quierro Taco Bell..hehehe *** awi_ has joined #disabled what do you call a female dog then lol <^Raven^> Ms. Bit#$ did you ask her whether they slapped her at birth instead of her kid I guess my hip was twisted in, I wasn't even in my chair *** Mooooooo has left #Disabled via telnet you sound like sarah,lol me? no bubbles :) add being mostly bald to your handicap guys and it gets real interesting whats that deb? <^Raven^> night *** ^Raven^ has left irc (Leaving) shave it off then yeah, judi, I can imagine I can imagine, Judi she thinks she can get away with swearing like that too,lol I wear a turban most of the time lol half-jinx, carly:) hehe wear a spot on your forhead then they'll look there instead I bought a wig but I guess I wiggle too much-darn thing keeps slipping around lol dont worry about it judi :) at least you'll think theyre looking into your beautiful eyes :) I don't-don't get to go anywhere but the doc's office and the hospital anyway *** awi has left irc (Ping timeout for awi irv-ca53-36.ix.netcom.com]) *** awi_ is now known as awi finally awi lol I'll try the spot Bubbles yowie lol you go girl never wore anything Can I share something good that is off the subject? anyone every get flack from not 'looking' disabled? so any other tips??? ever mich and i went into a bar once and a drunk imitated her walk looked like a trappist monk lol yes me yeah I was offered a discount on the shuttle bus because the driver noticed my limp lol My doc thinks the chemo is working Yahooo so i imitated his drunk appearance cool Judi that is great news judi:) awesome! I'm so happy great to hear i look drunk, but only when i move great judi!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks and asked him if he noticed the difference I hope I never have to do a roadside test because I will not pass LOL I don't have CP, I'm intoxicated I walk into people on my blind side sometimes he asked me how do you mean brb There was a girl at school when I was in 1st grade who would imitate my walk and the way my hands are curled under... then the following year (thinking I didn't know she'd been doing it) she turned around and tried to become friends with me. and i replied that my wife only walks into walls on purpose People make fun of what they don't understand *** Platinum_ has joined #Disabled kids make fun of all sorts of things only i can imitate my wifes walk .....and get away with it how true judi even someone's name :o) yes, they can be cruel back The only reason I did know she was doing it was because her sister told me. hey plat a cane has really helped me, ppl are much nicer - dont run me down, etc. hi bubbles My grandaughter told me I was ugly last weekend good, lily lol oh no judi sorry brb bloated and bald-what do you expect? You should have told her she was wet and then tossed water on her did you tell her it was because the wind changed Oh I never cared if my friends imitated me, I knew they were doing it in fun. I only get angry when someone's doing it to be mean. handy for hailing cabs, too lol moooooo yep, moooo *** Platinum_ has left #Disabled how old is your granddaughter, Judi? quickie Lily, I've never tried to use my cart to hail a cab 7 Eryn did that. It was a fine line judi, when it grows in a little, ppl think its a fashion statement lol true:) probably so-guess I could spike it go for purple spikes maybe wear a ring in your nose too *** hanover9 has joined #disabled She's still young enough. Kids can be mean--I know from lots of experience. wb or magenta ;) judi, i can just see u throwing yor cart at a cab:)) true wb hugh magenta spikes with sparkles :) back again:) that's it:) wb jrt hi hugh:) get that lizzy taylor look Okay, here's a challenge... Just talk to her about people who are not 'normal' in the mainstream sense of the word. I have conversations with every little kid that is mean to me. I am in the process of getting a reclining w/c, any suggestions? did you getme lunch I did How do you tame uncooperative hair when you can't use a curling iron or blow dryer? She didn't mean it to be mean wear a hat gel me bubblers?? I know. She didn't realize what she was saying, really. yes keep it short scissors bubbles,lol