im in the paper again..... with my scion this time.

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Jan 1, 2007 | 08:23 AM

coregmrconman

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im in the paper again..... with my scion this time.

http://www.courierpress.com/news/200...ited-mobility/

thanks to all who have supported me through getting my car. now i have it.

Jan 1, 2007 | 08:25 AM

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i was in the paper.

Jan 1, 2007 | 08:26 AM

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wow.. looks to be very nice..

gosh... a $94,000 Scion xB.. that's crazy! glad you finally have it.

Jan 1, 2007 | 08:31 AM

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just read the article. that's pretty cool. does it look different on the inside or anything. i didnt mean to sound like an ___ or anythingl.

Jan 1, 2007 | 08:40 AM

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its missing rear seats// has a ramp, n a joystick n front of the steering wheel.

Jan 1, 2007 | 08:44 AM

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if possible, i think more pictures of the modifications done would be awesome to post

very curious as to how the joystick system looks and operates.. as well as the ramp.. and computer.. and.. etc.. etc... might do some research on my own as well.

Jan 1, 2007 | 08:48 AM

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Glad to hear they finally got it up and running for ya. Have fun and be careful!

Jan 1, 2007 | 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart

if possible, i think more pictures of the modifications done would be awesome to post

very curious as to how the joystick system looks and operates.. as well as the ramp.. and computer.. and.. etc.. etc... might do some research on my own as well.

Oh, please do tell us and show us more!

Jan 1, 2007 | 01:00 PM

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that's pretty sweet mr. conway.
i actually just took a rehabilitation engineering class, so i can appreciate just how difficult and tedious something like independent transportation can be.
good luck with the car !

Jan 1, 2007 | 01:29 PM

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congrats on the xB, hope your get'n around in it soon!!

Jan 1, 2007 | 01:39 PM

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Happy for you! Please more info. My wife's nephew is in need of a similar setup.

Jan 1, 2007 | 03:23 PM

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thats so so so so cool!

congrat's!

Jan 1, 2007 | 03:28 PM

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That's great man, got any pics yet? It's very interesting my grandfather needs something like that.

Jan 1, 2007 | 03:53 PM

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Glad you finally got your ride.

I actually read up on your disability to better understand. Props to you.

Jan 1, 2007 | 05:02 PM

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That is great! Congrats on you freedom!
Your courage should be a lesson to all of us!

Jan 1, 2007 | 05:13 PM

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Sweet!!

Jan 1, 2007 | 05:27 PM

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what a great way to start the new year!

sounds like you really deserve this, and i'm happy for you. congratulations! like squallLheart said, i'd love to see pictures too!

Jan 1, 2007 | 05:33 PM

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Awesome story bro, great news, and congrats on the stylin' ride.

Jan 1, 2007 | 08:16 PM

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pics on tuesday night...........

Jan 1, 2007 | 08:22 PM

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Thats really great!!I have heard of many disabled people buying these just bc of the ablity to do the mods.I have ms little prob w/walking, and its the reason i choose the box easy in and out, and easy to drive.Good luck enjoy!!!

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