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by Dan
Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Mom to be
Replies: 5
Views: 2538

Re: Mom to be

I second what Courtney as well !!!!!!!!!!! I know she has much more credibility as a woman that I do as the guy, but I have all five evulsed and only have the bicep, I only let you know that as a referrence that I do almost everything exclusively with one arm. I have a 6 and 4 year old and I was/am ...
by Dan
Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: any advice for the future?
Replies: 2
Views: 1634

Re: any advice for the future?

Hi, I just sent you a PM and would be happy to help in any way I can. It is listed in other threads, but my cell is: 818-636-8109 I know there are many people here that will give advice to a specific question, so is there something specific you want some tips/help or guidance on? ie. tying shoes, bu...
by Dan
Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: TBPI... Is this a "learning experience"?
Replies: 13
Views: 7402

Re: TBPI... Is this a "learning experience"?

I have spent lots of time talking to Chris, hanging out, so I am replying not for him but for others checking this thread. Also, this could be a book for me, maybe not 100 pages, but I could get close, so I am going to give one or two now and maybe come back later to add more. After 25 years, I have...
by Dan
Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Inspiring News Report - CAF
Replies: 0
Views: 902

Inspiring News Report - CAF

Just saw this link about three athletes from the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) I will be spending the weekend with them, I posted on this weekend in another thread and encouraged others to come, just wanted to show an interview and get people thinking about next year! Dan http://www.kusi.com/...
by Dan
Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Athletic Arm Sling
Replies: 83
Views: 210121

Re: Athletic Arm Sling

Love this guy! Aaron continues to do cool stuff and the good part is he then shares with us. Here he is Zip Lining in Hawaii, love this picture and always love hearing the great things he is doing. Keep it up Aaron.
by Dan
Sun Oct 02, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Explaining injury to children
Replies: 2
Views: 1739

Re: Explaining injury to children

Hi, My children are 6 and 4, my neices are 12, 9 and 7. Since I have had my injury for 25 years, all they know is Daddy or Uncle Dan an arm that doesn't work. I just asked my daughter who is 6 what she calls it and she said your dead arm Dad because it doesn't work. We have always just told them the...
by Dan
Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:32 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: BPI's at Challenged Athletes Weekend!
Replies: 6
Views: 3832

Re: BPI's at Challenged Athletes Weekend!

We need a runner! Just learned Chris has a business conflict that weekend. If there is any possibility you can make it, please let me know. Chris said he will help with the fundrasing/entry fee and there is a possibilty of free lodging. So do not let money be the main issue that would hold you back ...
by Dan
Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: fatigue of good arm
Replies: 8
Views: 3513

Re: fatigue of good arm

Thanks for your reply Dan....what do I do to get set up with the sling. I am definitely interested! Here is the forum link to the sling info. All the measurement requirements are listed and my contact info. http://ubpn.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=18806 Thanks Mike and I think Brian "the...
by Dan
Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: BPI's at Challenged Athletes Weekend!
Replies: 6
Views: 3832

Re: BPI's at Challenged Athletes Weekend!

Well, it looks like we will have a full "Team Winger" two VIP's of CAF and one cheerleader. Team Winger will be: Dan - Swimming 1 mile Fernando - Riding 44 miles - and it is hilly. Chris - Running 10 miles. The two Challenged Athletes Foundation VIP's will be: Robin - I think three time US...