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« on: August 09, 2008, 12:37:41 PM »
The last few months I've been having problem after problem with my little motor scooter that I was so excited to get. The engine won't run smoothly, it has a fuel leak in the carburetor, and recently part of the frame that supports the seat broke at a weld. So, it's pretty much ready for the junk pile now, after having it less than a year! I had mentioned my problems to some of my friends at church, and some of them were there when my throttle stuck wide open when I was trying to start the thing in the church parking lot. I almost had a runaway scooter heading straight for the glass doors of the church! I managed to grab the handlebars and kind of flipped it over to stop it from moving, then I was able to kill the engine and unstick the throttle. If it had gotten away from me, I would have been putting A LOT of money in the offering plate  :lol; Anyhoo, word spread, and my pastor and his son picked me up, and WE WENT SCOOTER SHOPPING! The church had come together and raised enough money to get me a brand new scooter. It just blew my mind, especially when my pastor handed a check for $1000 dollars to the dealer. It just goes to show that there are still a lot of very kind, loving and caring people in this world. My new ride is currently sitting at the front of the sanctuary at church, and the "formal presentation" will be done tomorrow at service. I rode it a little bit today, and it rides like a Cadillac compared to my old turd-mobile. Here is a picture of the model that I have, even though mine is gloss black and silver. I'll try to get some pics of my actual scooter later.

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-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
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-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2008, 01:17:15 PM »
I just love a happy ending!  Nice looking scooter.  Happy motoring!
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2008, 01:25:18 PM »
About time something went right for you  :thumbup;
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2008, 01:40:13 PM »
 :2thumbsup; That's great, what wonderful people - you deserve some luck  :clap;
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2008, 01:52:37 PM »
Adam, I am so happy for you!  What a great thing for them to do.  It just shows how much they think of you.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2008, 03:15:50 PM »
Wow, what a lovely story. Congrats on your new baby, Adam, and have fun!  :sluff;
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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2008, 03:26:14 PM »
Your story made my day Adam.  You deserve this scooter and the fine people at your church deserve credit for doing a really good deed.  Ride safely and be well. 



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« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2008, 03:45:51 PM »
Adam, uplifting story & a cool scooter.
I really liked where the scooter was sitting waiting for the "formal presestation"

I feel both you & your scooter are blessed & you two will have a long happy life together.
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« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2008, 04:18:50 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2008, 04:30:40 PM »
Good for you and I want to drive it.... me me ....
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« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2008, 04:49:29 PM »
Thanks, Adam. You're story gave me renewed faith.
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« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2008, 05:05:17 PM »
Adam, your restored my belief.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2008, 06:32:13 PM »

What a nice group you've got at church! Prayer is great but making the extra effort to help someone out is a big deal. Bless them!
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« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2008, 06:58:28 PM »
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Makes my day!  I am very happy for you and your church family!

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« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2008, 07:13:48 PM »
Thank you so much for sharing your good news, Adam! What a blessing to have wonderful people around you.
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« Reply #15 on: August 09, 2008, 07:32:02 PM »
Awesome people to help you out like that!
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« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2008, 07:45:51 PM »
Almost like having Christmas in July moment, just a month off,
Great that people helped you out in your situation.
Guess it would have been bad to ask for a kidney also :rofl;
Sorry my bad, morbid humor.
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« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2008, 03:53:22 PM »
Here are the pics of my actual scooter. I rode it a little more today, and at one point I actually hit 50mph. It was so smooth, it felt like I was standing still (except for the wind hitting me and whistling through my helmet). It's also nice to have enough speed and acceleration to keep up with cars, and be able to change lanes when I need to. I love it!
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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


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« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2008, 04:00:54 PM »
I love it and know you look cool and hot riding it >:D &  8)

my son had a basketball coach in high school, he came to see Bubba baptized twice-- the first time he came was the wrong date-- He came my aunt's funeral, she was like a grandmother to my children------ a very nice man
he has been down on his luck and called us today as we were returning from college station
he needed my husband to meet him at Walmart to fill his gas tank
he did not have the money or gas to get to work tomorrow
we were glad to help even though money is tight
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but, we needed to help him so we did
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« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2008, 04:08:08 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2008, 04:10:11 PM »
Do they call them mopeds still thses day's?
Nice bike, atleast if the frame cracks on this one, at least there is a warranty (I hope)
Can it really reach 80 mph? Never been on one and just can't imagine it going that fast.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
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No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2008, 04:29:56 PM »
They are sometimes still called mopeds, even though most do not have pedals. As for the speed, the primary measurement is in km/h, it has the mph in smaller numbers under the primary gauge. The mph only goes a little over 50mph.

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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


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« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2008, 04:33:31 PM »
Ahh a little history lesson. Forgot that some had pedals.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2008, 07:40:46 PM »
Pretty cool Adam just becareful out there, cars don't see you. Glad your Church came through for you. You are very lucky to have these people in your life.  :thumbup;
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« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2008, 08:32:36 PM »
Nice looking ride .......

Ride it in good health and safely
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