Steph


    Location:
    USA
    Your Disability left leg knee disartic
    How long have you been an amputee? 10-20 years
    How did you become disabled? birth defect, amputation was my choice
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? an awesome c-leg
    About Me I always have a hard time coming up with something to write for this section, ironic since I'm a writer, I know. I love to write. It's a passion. It's a past time. I don't have nearly as much time as I would like to just sit and write all the time, but it is something I truly love to do. I'm working on finishing one of several books I'm writing to get published. I am absolutely head over heels in love with my job. It's my dream job, I couldn't ask for any better. I work at a Pet Resort, yes, pet resort. It's a 5 star hotel for dogs and cats. I'm kennel staff, so I take care of the boarders. I actually just got promoted to supervisor, which was exciting since I've only been working there for 9 months. Umm, I really don't know what else to say at the moment...I really do better answering more specific questions about myself. So if you want to know, just ask.
    Music Michael Buble, Relient K, Lifehouse, Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, lots more
    Movies many many many many....
    TV Supernatural, CSI, Burn Notice, Psych, Numb3rs, Knight Rider
    Books Sherlock Holmes, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, most anything by David Baldacci, CS Lewis, and Max Lucado
    Likes my job, writing, being outside, swimming
    Dislikes raisins
    Hobbies writing
    Vices chocolate
    Virtues hhmmm....i would have to say my passion for certain things
    Heroes My Dad, my brother, my Mom, my Grandpa
    Here For Friendships
    Relationship Status Single
    Orientation Straight
    Children Maybe Someday
    Body Type Not Specified
    Height 5'6"
    Religion Christian - other
    Ethnicity Not Specified
    Smoke No
    Drink No

    Flying Easier!

    Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 10:54 PM [General]

    I don't exactly qualify for the title of frequent flyer, but I am however, a seasoned veteran of amputee flying and maneuvering through airport security.  Before my amputation I still set off the metal detectors, because if I didn't have an ilizarov device on my leg it was a brace, so the detectors always went off.  And even in a pre-9/11 world, that meant you got pulled off to the side to get wanded down.  Well, today I flew to Chicago to visit some family.  I had come up with the grand idea a few months back to just take my leg off and send it through the x-ray belt, while I hopped through the metal detectors (without setting it off!)  So, I decided to try it.  I put my bags and shoes, etc up on the belt.  And I asked the TSA agent if it would be alright if I took my leg off and sent it through so I wouldn't set off the metal detector.  She got a kick out of and said whatever I wanted to do.  She asked if I would be able to make it through okay, I said yep, no problem.  So I plopped my leg onto the belt and hopped through the detector.  I went slow, to be sure I wouldn't throw it off.  Sure enough, no beeping, no flashing lights!!  I hopped right on over, grabbed my stuff, threw my leg back on and off I went!  The fastest I have ever gotten through airport security in my entire life!!!

    I highly recommend this method if you are able to do it! 

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    Assistance Requested.

    Friday, June 27, 2008, 09:38 PM [General]

    Hey guys,

    Yeah, I'm back on the service dog topic.  I was hoping I could get some pros and cons of having a service dog.  I'd just to make an educated decision on the matter.

    Thanks for the help!

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    Hi Steph, thank you for adding me as a friend. How are you doing?

    CuShun
    October 20, 2008
    01:33 AM CST

    I just read your job comment on Lisa's blog post. I'm totally jealous of your dog pampering job. That sounds so fun!

    carolanne
    August 06, 2008
    01:46 PM CST

    Very cool. Well, if you're still there around 1100 on Monday, I'll try an spot ya. Mike's my prosthitute as well. When two irishmen get together, it's basically mayhem for the English language ;)
    Have a good weekend, and I'll try and catch ya next week :)

    Mark
    July 25, 2008
    06:48 AM CST

    Hey right back at you!
    Yeah, I'm there about 1-2 times a week also. It's just been few and far batween the past few months due to a bunch of activity that I've been involved with.
    Are you a DC area native? Or just there for the treatment?

    Mark
    July 14, 2008
    10:35 AM CST