Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 From the Washington Times, Wednesday, September 19, 2001 Aboard Flight 564 by Hannaford As it was at most U.S. airports, last Saturday was the first near-normal day at Denver International since the terrorist attacks. On United's Flight 564 the door had just been locked and the plane was about to pull out of the gate when the captain came on the public address system. " I want to thank you brave folks for coming out today. We don't have any new instructions from the federal government, so from now on we're on our own. " The passengers listened in total silence. He explained that airport security measures had pretty much solved the problem of firearms being carried aboard, but not weapons of the type the terrorists apparently used, plastic knives or those fashioned from wood or ceramics. " Sometimes a potential hijacker will announce that he has a bomb. There are no bombs on this aircraft and if someone were to get up and make that claim, don't believe him. " If someone were to stand up,brandish something such as a plastic knife and say 'This is a hijacking' or words to that effect here is what you should do: Every one of you should stand up and immediately throw things at that person — pillows, books, magazines, eyeglasses, shoes —anything that will throw him off balance and distract his attention. If he has a confederate or two, do the same with them. Most important: get a blanket over him, then wrestle him to floor and keep him there. We'll land the plane at the nearest airport and the authorities will take it from there. " " Remember, there will be one of him and maybe a few confederates, but there are 200 of you. You can overwhelm them. " The Declaration of Independence says 'We, the people' and that's just what it is when we're up in the air: we, the people, vs. would-be terrorists. I don't think we are going to have any such problem today or tomorrow or for a while, but some time down the road, it is going to happen again and I want you to know what to do. " Now, since we're a family for the next few hours, I'll ask you to turn to the person next to you, introduce yourself, tell them a little about yourself and ask them to do the same. " The end of this remarkable speech brought sustained clapping from the passengers. He had put the matter in perspective. If only the passengers on those ill-fated flights last Tuesday had been given the same talk, I thought, they might be alive today. One group on United Flight 93, which crashed in a Pennsylvania field, apparently rushed the hijackers in an attempt to wrest control from them. While they perished, they succeeded in preventing the terrorist from attacking his intended goal, possibly the White House or the Capitol. Procedures for dealing with hijackers were conceived in a time when the hijackers were usually seeking the release of jailed comrades or a large amount of money. Mass murder was not their goal. That short talk last Saturday by the pilot of Flight 564 should set a new standard of realism. Every passenger should learn the simple — but potentially life-saving — procedure he outlined. He showed his passengers that a hijacking does not have to result in hopelessness and terror, but victory over the perpetrators. The Airline Pilots Association, the pilots' union, last week dropped its opposition to stronger cockpit doors and is now calling for retrofits. (It's opposition was based on pilot concerns about getting out easily in emergency situations.) The scandal of easily penetrated airport security will result in congressional calls for a federal takeover of the security system. Previous efforts to reform security procedures and raise standards have been talked to death. This time, however, no lobbying efforts must be allowed to prevent airport security from getting the reforms that are needed: federal operation, rigorous training, decent pay and no foreign nationals eligible for employment. -- Jayne and Emad Ragheb Eshta Diving and Safari Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, Egypt http://www.eshtadiving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 In a message dated 1/23/2006 3:39:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, Barbara.T.Mellert@... writes: I'm SO happy! An awesome feeling to have! Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 In a message dated 1/23/2006 3:39:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, Barbara.T.Mellert@... writes: I'm SO happy! An awesome feeling to have! Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 In a message dated 1/23/2006 3:39:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, Barbara.T.Mellert@... writes: I'm SO happy! An awesome feeling to have! Putz Illinois Families for Hands & Voices _www.handsandvoices.org_ (http://www.handsandvoices.org/) _www.ilhandsandvoices.org_ (http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/) Email: support@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 I am soo happy for you! I can only imagine how much of a joy it must be to witness the miraculous changes for your son. The things we take for granted...wow! This is wonderful news! Barbara Mellert wrote: It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. I'm SO happy! Barbara **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 I am soo happy for you! I can only imagine how much of a joy it must be to witness the miraculous changes for your son. The things we take for granted...wow! This is wonderful news! Barbara Mellert wrote: It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. I'm SO happy! Barbara **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 I am soo happy for you! I can only imagine how much of a joy it must be to witness the miraculous changes for your son. The things we take for granted...wow! This is wonderful news! Barbara Mellert wrote: It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. I'm SO happy! Barbara **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Great news, Barbara. Edith Had to Share It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. I'm SO happy! Barbara **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Great news, Barbara. Edith Had to Share It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. I'm SO happy! Barbara **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Great news, Barbara. Edith Had to Share It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. I'm SO happy! Barbara **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Barbara, that is so very cool! I love hearing about Tom's progress -- thanks for sharing! Stefanie on 1/23/06 3:59 PM, Barbara Mellert at Barbara.T.Mellert@... wrote: > It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. > He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. > He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool > - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the > conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to > talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can > use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you > ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his > speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. > > I'm SO happy! > > Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Tell Tom that he has been the motivation for me to battle the insurance company for a CI for . He technically still has too much hearing in his left ear, but like he says, he can hear the sounds but he can't make them into words. We now have a Neuropsych eval that shows he doesn't process when he gets past the single word spondees. Because is anaphylactically allergic to all antibiotics, we have postponed and postponed. We finally found an allergist who worked with us and we've found a way to administer them. has decided not to go to s Hopkins and to go to GBMC instead. I'm glad as I try to stay as far away from that hospital as possible. Though, I must say it all depends on the Department there. Anyway, we started the process a year ago and they sent us off to fix the antibiotic situation. We don't even know if there's an auditory nerve left from the CMV, but says he really wants to try and Tom's success at an older age gives me great hope --------- Had to Share > > > It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. > He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. > He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool > - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the > conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to > talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can > use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you > ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his > speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. > > I'm SO happy! > > Barbara > > **************** > > Barbara Mellert > Manager, Social Science Computing > Kiewit Computing Services > Dartmouth College > 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 > Hanover NH 03755 > Telephone: 603/646-2877 > URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is > the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright > restrictions. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Tell Tom that he has been the motivation for me to battle the insurance company for a CI for . He technically still has too much hearing in his left ear, but like he says, he can hear the sounds but he can't make them into words. We now have a Neuropsych eval that shows he doesn't process when he gets past the single word spondees. Because is anaphylactically allergic to all antibiotics, we have postponed and postponed. We finally found an allergist who worked with us and we've found a way to administer them. has decided not to go to s Hopkins and to go to GBMC instead. I'm glad as I try to stay as far away from that hospital as possible. Though, I must say it all depends on the Department there. Anyway, we started the process a year ago and they sent us off to fix the antibiotic situation. We don't even know if there's an auditory nerve left from the CMV, but says he really wants to try and Tom's success at an older age gives me great hope --------- Had to Share > > > It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. > He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. > He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool > - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the > conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to > talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can > use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you > ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his > speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. > > I'm SO happy! > > Barbara > > **************** > > Barbara Mellert > Manager, Social Science Computing > Kiewit Computing Services > Dartmouth College > 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 > Hanover NH 03755 > Telephone: 603/646-2877 > URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc > > > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is > the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright > restrictions. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 So glad to hear that things are going well. Thanks for the update. Debbie Barbara Mellert wrote: It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. I'm SO happy! Barbara **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Congratulations! Your note has me grinning from ear to ear. Take him out and test drive a bunch of phones to see which ones work. I told Ian we'd make a day of it on a Saturday, shop 'til we drop ... or find a phone that works for him. A day of phones and pizza ... maybe we'll test drive a car or two while we're at it. (grin) Best -- Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Great news, keep the updates coming. in GA Had to Share > >It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. >He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. >He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool >- he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the >conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to >talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can >use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you >ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his >speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. > >I'm SO happy! > >Barbara > >**************** > >Barbara Mellert >Manager, Social Science Computing > Kiewit Computing Services >Dartmouth College >13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 >Hanover NH 03755 >Telephone: 603/646-2877 >URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc > > > > >All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi - thanks for your wonderful note! Tom actually has one db level that's too " good " for the insurance company (I think it's 65 db in the lowest frequency - real usable hearing there). Our audiologist contacted them and let them know about his word recognition scores, etc. and they then approved him. Where is GBMC? Tom was so thrilled when I read him your note! He's really been enjoying his implant a lot and everyone including his teachers are seeing differences already in his ability to hear. It's so fun and exciting to be a part of this. Keep me posted about ? Take care Barbara semesky@... wrote: > Tell Tom that he has been the motivation for me to battle the insurance company for a CI for . He technically still has too much hearing in his left ear, but like he says, he can hear the sounds but he can't make them into words. We now have a Neuropsych eval that shows he doesn't process when he gets past the single word spondees. Because is anaphylactically allergic to all antibiotics, we have postponed and postponed. We finally found an allergist who worked with us and we've found a way to administer them. has decided not to go to s Hopkins and to go to GBMC instead. I'm glad as I try to stay as far away from that hospital as possible. Though, I must say it all depends on the Department there. Anyway, we started the process a year ago and they sent us off to fix the antibiotic situation. We don't even know if there's an auditory nerve left from the CMV, but says he really wants to try and Tom's success at an older age gives me great hope > > > **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi - thanks for your wonderful note! Tom actually has one db level that's too " good " for the insurance company (I think it's 65 db in the lowest frequency - real usable hearing there). Our audiologist contacted them and let them know about his word recognition scores, etc. and they then approved him. Where is GBMC? Tom was so thrilled when I read him your note! He's really been enjoying his implant a lot and everyone including his teachers are seeing differences already in his ability to hear. It's so fun and exciting to be a part of this. Keep me posted about ? Take care Barbara semesky@... wrote: > Tell Tom that he has been the motivation for me to battle the insurance company for a CI for . He technically still has too much hearing in his left ear, but like he says, he can hear the sounds but he can't make them into words. We now have a Neuropsych eval that shows he doesn't process when he gets past the single word spondees. Because is anaphylactically allergic to all antibiotics, we have postponed and postponed. We finally found an allergist who worked with us and we've found a way to administer them. has decided not to go to s Hopkins and to go to GBMC instead. I'm glad as I try to stay as far away from that hospital as possible. Though, I must say it all depends on the Department there. Anyway, we started the process a year ago and they sent us off to fix the antibiotic situation. We don't even know if there's an auditory nerve left from the CMV, but says he really wants to try and Tom's success at an older age gives me great hope > > > **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi - thanks for your wonderful note! Tom actually has one db level that's too " good " for the insurance company (I think it's 65 db in the lowest frequency - real usable hearing there). Our audiologist contacted them and let them know about his word recognition scores, etc. and they then approved him. Where is GBMC? Tom was so thrilled when I read him your note! He's really been enjoying his implant a lot and everyone including his teachers are seeing differences already in his ability to hear. It's so fun and exciting to be a part of this. Keep me posted about ? Take care Barbara semesky@... wrote: > Tell Tom that he has been the motivation for me to battle the insurance company for a CI for . He technically still has too much hearing in his left ear, but like he says, he can hear the sounds but he can't make them into words. We now have a Neuropsych eval that shows he doesn't process when he gets past the single word spondees. Because is anaphylactically allergic to all antibiotics, we have postponed and postponed. We finally found an allergist who worked with us and we've found a way to administer them. has decided not to go to s Hopkins and to go to GBMC instead. I'm glad as I try to stay as far away from that hospital as possible. Though, I must say it all depends on the Department there. Anyway, we started the process a year ago and they sent us off to fix the antibiotic situation. We don't even know if there's an auditory nerve left from the CMV, but says he really wants to try and Tom's success at an older age gives me great hope > > > **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 CARS! OMG! I'm so not there yet! Our town is in the boonies and we don't have reliable cell service everywhere (including our house) so having Tom have his own isn't in the cards yet. although if it's not expensive? Thanks everyone for all your support and nice comments... Barbara JillcWood@... wrote: > Congratulations! Your note has me grinning from ear to ear. > > Take him out and test drive a bunch of phones to see which ones work. I told > Ian we'd make a day of it on a Saturday, shop 'til we drop ... or find a > phone that works for him. A day of phones and pizza ... maybe we'll test drive a > car or two while we're at it. (grin) > > Best -- Jill > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 CARS! OMG! I'm so not there yet! Our town is in the boonies and we don't have reliable cell service everywhere (including our house) so having Tom have his own isn't in the cards yet. although if it's not expensive? Thanks everyone for all your support and nice comments... Barbara JillcWood@... wrote: > Congratulations! Your note has me grinning from ear to ear. > > Take him out and test drive a bunch of phones to see which ones work. I told > Ian we'd make a day of it on a Saturday, shop 'til we drop ... or find a > phone that works for him. A day of phones and pizza ... maybe we'll test drive a > car or two while we're at it. (grin) > > Best -- Jill > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Dear Barbara, I'm glad to hear that Tom is doing so well with his implant. It makes it all worth while. Take care and God Bless. Natasha~Mom to~ (8/25/97) & *Sierra (11/28/00) *Multiple Craniosynostosis, Crouzon's Syndrome, Syndrome, Asthma, Trach, Tracheamalacia, Bronchomalacia, Subglottic Stenosis, Chonal Stenosis, FTT,GERD, G-tube & Nissan, Strabismus, Profound hearing loss, CI implanted 8/19/04. Activated 9/7/04 Sierra's story: www.cappskids.org/CAPPSCranioKidSierra.htm www.tracheostomy.com/trachkids/kids18/sierra.htm www.Caringbridge.org/oh/sierra Had to Share It's been such an interesting two months with Tom and his new implant. He's been enjoying - for the most part - the new sounds and sensations. He heard his kitten purr for the first time and today - this was SO cool - he called me from school about snow cancellations. At the end of the conversation, he casually mentioned that he was using his IMPLANT to talk with me - not his hearing aid! I'm thinking about seeing if he can use a cell phone, but then someone pointed out to " be careful what you ask for! " . There is that! We can already tell a difference in his speech - /s/ sounds are already so much better. I'm SO happy! Barbara **************** Barbara Mellert Manager, Social Science Computing Kiewit Computing Services Dartmouth College 13A Silsby Hall, HB 6121 Hanover NH 03755 Telephone: 603/646-2877 URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ssc All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'll be at the CARS thing in August. Scares me. I'm hoping our legislature will raise the driving age this term (Jan-March)!! Re Cell phones: We were stuck with cingular but Maggie was able to find a phone she can use. Of course it was an expensive camera phone! Has a lot of volume and works well on speaker phone. Not much interference. It really is great to be able to contact her wherever she is. She is not abusing the privilege like her sister did, sister had several phone bills over 500 dollars! I've heard that Verizon uses a technology that is better suited for cell phones and hearing aids. I found a great article on the web about cell phones compatibility with HA, but I can't find it now. It might have been at SHHH website. Not sure. Re: Had to Share > >CARS! OMG! I'm so not there yet! > >Our town is in the boonies and we don't have reliable cell service >everywhere (including our house) so having Tom have his own isn't in the >cards yet. although if it's not expensive? > >Thanks everyone for all your support and nice comments... > >Barbara > >JillcWood@... wrote: >> Congratulations! Your note has me grinning from ear to ear. >> >> Take him out and test drive a bunch of phones to see which ones work. I told >> Ian we'd make a day of it on a Saturday, shop 'til we drop ... or find a >> phone that works for him. A day of phones and pizza ... maybe we'll test drive a >> car or two while we're at it. (grin) >> >> Best -- Jill >> >> > > > > >All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks, - we actually do get Verizon up here in the sticks (I actually JUST got DSL at home- woo hoo!). I've wanted to talk with them about switching our cell service over for other reasons so this is helpful. Take care Barbara pcknott@... wrote: > I'll be at the CARS thing in August. Scares me. I'm hoping our legislature will raise the driving age this term (Jan-March)!! Re Cell phones: We were stuck with cingular but Maggie was able to find a phone she can use. Of course it was an expensive camera phone! Has a lot of volume and works well on speaker phone. Not much interference. It really is great to be able to contact her wherever she is. She is not abusing the privilege like her sister did, sister had several phone bills over 500 dollars! I've heard that Verizon uses a technology that is better suited for cell phones and hearing aids. I found a great article on the web about cell phones compatibility with HA, but I can't find it now. It might have been at SHHH website. Not sure. > > Re: Had to Share >> >> CARS! OMG! I'm so not there yet! >> >> Our town is in the boonies and we don't have reliable cell service >> everywhere (including our house) so having Tom have his own isn't in the >> cards yet. although if it's not expensive? >> >> Thanks everyone for all your support and nice comments... >> >> Barbara >> >> JillcWood@... wrote: >> >>> Congratulations! Your note has me grinning from ear to ear. >>> >>> Take him out and test drive a bunch of phones to see which ones work. I told >>> Ian we'd make a day of it on a Saturday, shop 'til we drop ... or find a >>> phone that works for him. A day of phones and pizza ... maybe we'll test drive a >>> car or two while we're at it. (grin) >>> >>> Best -- Jill >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks, - we actually do get Verizon up here in the sticks (I actually JUST got DSL at home- woo hoo!). I've wanted to talk with them about switching our cell service over for other reasons so this is helpful. Take care Barbara pcknott@... wrote: > I'll be at the CARS thing in August. Scares me. I'm hoping our legislature will raise the driving age this term (Jan-March)!! Re Cell phones: We were stuck with cingular but Maggie was able to find a phone she can use. Of course it was an expensive camera phone! Has a lot of volume and works well on speaker phone. Not much interference. It really is great to be able to contact her wherever she is. She is not abusing the privilege like her sister did, sister had several phone bills over 500 dollars! I've heard that Verizon uses a technology that is better suited for cell phones and hearing aids. I found a great article on the web about cell phones compatibility with HA, but I can't find it now. It might have been at SHHH website. Not sure. > > Re: Had to Share >> >> CARS! OMG! I'm so not there yet! >> >> Our town is in the boonies and we don't have reliable cell service >> everywhere (including our house) so having Tom have his own isn't in the >> cards yet. although if it's not expensive? >> >> Thanks everyone for all your support and nice comments... >> >> Barbara >> >> JillcWood@... wrote: >> >>> Congratulations! Your note has me grinning from ear to ear. >>> >>> Take him out and test drive a bunch of phones to see which ones work. I told >>> Ian we'd make a day of it on a Saturday, shop 'til we drop ... or find a >>> phone that works for him. A day of phones and pizza ... maybe we'll test drive a >>> car or two while we're at it. (grin) >>> >>> Best -- Jill >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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