Here I Am Also New

Here I Am Also New New member from South Africa Rate Topic:

#1 Ally

Group: Guests

Posted 23 October 2007 - 11:46 AM

Hi all of you,

I have been reading on your forum for a while now , it actually feels as if I know most of you personally.

I met a guy (quad c4-5) during July this year and have been reading up on all the "issues" regarding SCI.

You are a special group of people !!!!

I was hoping to get into contact with other members in South Africa.

Ally

#2 Susi

Newbie

Group: Members
Posts: 79
Joined: 23-May 07
Gender:Female
Country:Windhoek, Namibia (South West Africa)
Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:C5/C6 Incomplete

Posted 23 October 2007 - 12:10 PM

Hi Ally; welcome to the site. I am not from South Africa, but did my rehab in Cape Town at the Southern Cross Hospital, Wynberg. Sadly, they closed down, but have moved to UCT Private Academic Hospital.

I am also wondering where all the South Africans are and even whether they know of Apparelyzed. Be happy to chat with you, will look forward to news from your friend. Stay firm, and reap the rewards of a great friendship.

:cheers:

#3 monikamadrid75

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Group: Members
Posts: 94
Joined: 01-December 06
Gender:Female
Country:Bundaberg, Australia
Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:wife of C5/C6

Posted 23 October 2007 - 09:06 PM

Ally,

I am a South African - going out with a guy with a C5/C6 injury, but I live in Spain now (on my way to Aussie - visa application pending!). I used to be involved in wheelchair basketball in Joburg (at Mandeville).
This is a great forum. Lots of great people and really excellent, relevant information. I have learnt so much here and am really grateful I found it!

Good luck

Monika

Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human

#4 HiltonP

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Posts: 570
Joined: 01-July 04
Gender:Male
Country:South Africa
Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:MD

Posted 24 October 2007 - 07:07 AM

Another South African here Ally, nice to have some company!
Simon's published a number of my travel articles.

#5 Ally

Group: Guests

Posted 24 October 2007 - 09:40 AM

Hi guys,

Nice to hear from you and nice to "know" some people from ZA. I live in Pretoria , where are you Hilton?

This post has been edited by Ally: 24 October 2007 - 09:42 AM

#6 HiltonP

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Joined: 01-July 04
Gender:Male
Country:South Africa
Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:MD

Posted 24 October 2007 - 09:49 AM

Cape Town . . . land of Table Mountain, the vineyards, penguins and a few too many million people!

What do you do for a living Ally?
Do you travel much?

#7 Ally

Group: Guests

Posted 24 October 2007 - 02:55 PM

Hilton.

I am Minister of Finance for a civil engineering Co. Yip love travel - money more of a problem!!!

Contact me on private address..

Ally

alex@praysacivils.co.za

#8 sanman

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Group: Members
Posts: 119
Joined: 09-December 07
Gender:Male
Country:South Africa
Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:T3-T4

Posted 29 April 2008 - 12:28 PM

"Howzit" Guys.
I've also been lurking in the shadows for quite a while, contemplating an introductory post.
So this thread seems like the perfect place to break the ice.
Anyways I live in Durban. Like so many others here I started my new life after an MVA on 12 Aug 2005.
I'm also studing through UNISA after being boarded from work.

btw. This weekend I got behind the wheel :drive:

for the first time after 2yrs 8mths. It was truely
liberating and symbolic seeing it was on "Freedom Day".

Feel free to pm or mail me if you wanna chat to a fellow South African.

Thanx
Santosh

This post has been edited by sanman: 29 April 2008 - 12:32 PM

This current HUMAN experience is just a day in the life of my SOUL