The Adventures of GoggleQuad

GoggleQuad USA Tour: The Unofficial Mission of Patriotism

2006-07-03T09:22:00.000-04:00

What is it all about?

The GoggleQuad USA Tour is about many things which we will release as we better organize them. In a nutshell, it is about setting an initiative, mission, or goal, and meeting it with a center theme on healthcare, insurance, energy dependency, and doing something for the country.

Unlike what you get for your taxes every four years, pointing fingers, and the same old rhetoric. The GoggleQuad USA Tour will be a positive mission to raise awareness and ideas. I think the last time this country had a real initiative was around the time this quote arose; “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

GoggleQuad USA Tour: Mission Highlights

This WILL NOT be a cross the country vacation. It will be a 10,500 Mile Mission around the United States of America in 150 days (5 Months) in a standard Permobil Street Corpus electric wheelchair! This will be a very structured Mission, as GoggleQuad will need to have all his healthcare needs scheduled based on his position relative to the Home Healthcare provider, lodging per day, and correlation to Permobil dealers for break downs. This breaks down to 100 miles a day with a chair that can do 20 miles. Right now we are looking 10 sets of batteries (20 batteries in total) that will get swapped in every 20 miles while yesterdays sets are charging for tomorrow. Based on 6 miles per hour, GoggleQuad will be looking at riding 10 to 12 hour days, 7 days a week, rain or shine.

Get as many stories on healthcare, insurance, energy dependency, and the USA out as we can, both positive and negative through every way possible, news, radio, blogging, pod casts, GPS Tracking, and live streaming video in WiFi hotspots. GoggleQuad will actually be looking forward to hearing positive medical and healthcare stories since in his 23 years of quadriplegia, having a one foot in healthcare industry, has not heard very many positive stories.

Conceptual Let’s Getting Wheeling Date is set for: Friday, June 8th, 2007, GoggleQuad’s 24th Anniversary of Quadriplegia.

Setting the Mindset

We thought it might be a good idea to get a common vision of where we are, were, need to go, stimulate thoughts, and ideas by listing some quotes from our ancestors. Can we learn anything from history?

“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.”
John F. Kennedy

“The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were.”
John F. Kennedy

“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. “
Thomas Jefferson

“It was once said that the moral test of Government is how that Government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped.”
Hubert H. Humphrey

“In a very real sense, it will not be one man going to the moon it will be an entire nation. For all of us must work to put him there. “
John F. Kennedy

“The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them away. “
Ronald Reagan

“That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves. “
Thomas Jefferson

“The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object. “
Thomas Jefferson

“A little rebellion now and then...is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.”
Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Madison, 1787

“...a revolution of government is the strongest proof that can be given by a people of their virtue and good sense. “
John Adams, (Diary, 1786)US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826)

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
John F. Kennedy

“There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.“
John F. Kennedy

“We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people. “
John F. Kennedy

“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. The great point is to bring them the real facts. “
Abraham Lincoln

“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.”
Abraham Lincoln

“You may deceive all the people part of the time, and part of the people all the time, but not all the people all the time. “
Abraham Lincoln

“This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it. "
Abraham Lincoln

“Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends [life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness] it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government... “
Thomas Jefferson (The Declaration of Independence)

GoggleQuad USA Tour: 1st Milestone

Figure out how to get 100 miles a day from a chair that will only do 20 miles without changing batteries. Swapping in batteries every 20 miles would physically work, however, we do not feel it is realistic to complete the mission. This task will be older than the hills by day three.

October 8th, 2006 Steamtown Marathon deadline for a conceptual prototype device to get more mileage. We will also be using this marathon and others to test elevation drops and motor heating, etc.

Until we conquer the first milestone there is no sense getting into all the others.

If you are interested in sponsoring the GoggleQuad USA Tour or have any ideas how to conquer our 1st milestone, please do not hesitate to email us, or just post. We are currently working the latest commercially available solar, wind, and batteries technologies.

Other Quotes We Found Interesting

“I don't think the intelligence reports are all that hot. Some days I get more out of the New York Times.”
John F. Kennedy

“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'“
Ronald Reagan

“The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
Ronald Reagan

“But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever. “
John Adams

“I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves. “
Ronald Reagan

“Whenever you have an efficient government you have a dictatorship. “
Harry S Truman, Lecture at Columbia University, 28 Apr. 195933rd president of US (1884 - 1972)

“Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action. “
George Washington First president of US (1732 - 1799)

“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. “
Thomas Jefferson, Notes on Virginia3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)

“In rivers and bad governments, the lightest things swim at the top.”
Benjamin Franklin US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 - 1790)

“Do you realize the responsibility I carry? I'm the only person standing between Richard Nixon and the White House.”
John F. Kennedy

“If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee. “
Abraham Lincoln

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. “
Abraham Lincoln

“The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just. “
Abraham Lincoln

“I think 'Hail to the Chief' has a nice ring to it.”
John F. Kennedy

Athletics Thank The Lancaster Barnstormers

2006-06-12T18:08:00.000-04:00

The Athletics of District 23 Little League Challenger Baseball send a great big Thank You to The Barnstormers, sponsors, and organizers for their wonderful hospitality and a memorable evening!

For those that have not been to Clipper Magazine Stadium, we recommend getting out there for a game or event. It is a very nice, cozy, open, and accessible stadium and a great place to spend time with family and community. Those who are planning to sit in the grass section be forewarned the grass area is on a 45 degree angle. If you are planning to take a wheelchair down there to sit make sure it has a tank mode.

Now for the highlights:

"Do I see Cylo..."

"Cylo is that you?"

"CYLO!!!!!"

Cylo and A's rally crowd...

Cylo calls for Hug time!!!

Game and Stadium Pictures

Here we find A’s head coach in deep thought.

"Why does everybody keep calling me Billy? I’m not Billy Martin! Besides, he was safe!!! Now where is a base or umpire I can kick dirt on?”

Did somebody say Cylo and Hugs?

Who’s Shoes In America

2006-06-12T15:12:00.000-04:00

This week instead of our usual Where In GoggleLand is GoggleQuad; Name That Road contest, we have a more challenging contest. Who’s Shoes are these and what, how and why are they where they are?

I wonder if this has something to do with those crop circles…

Mysterious Road Kill Gives Light Into Evolutionary Link

2006-06-03T12:19:00.000-04:00

Apparently from GoggleQuad’s Adventures Last week, the following photos lend mystery to the missing Evolutionary Link.

Before man evolved from the fish in sea there must have of been a transition period of fish hitch hiking or fast walking, before ape and modern man. Hmmmm….

Where In GoggleLand Was GoggleQuad - Episode 1

2006-06-03T10:59:00.000-04:00

Clue #2, more pictures...

(GoogleDrive Enages)

Other Clues...

Name the road...

Demanding Side-kick Wishes All A Happy Memorial Day

2006-05-29T08:26:00.000-04:00

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!

Here we find our Demanding Side-kick getting patriotic for Memorial Day! Well, either that or she's trying to be PETsMarts new mascot.

"Go have a Bud, Spud, the Queen is taking over..."

"Make sure you remember and support our, past, present, and future military troops!!! or you'll be dealing with these toothers"

Demanding Side-kick gives ALL that served and are serving a GREAT BIG HIGH FIVE SOLUTE!!!

GoggleQuad Relaxing in the Lair of Quadritude

2006-05-25T16:43:00.000-04:00

Many of you have been asking with GoggleQuad being a Super Hero and all, doing what he do's, what in the world does he do to relax? Well, GoggleQuad relaxes like most everybody else and that is with a nice hot bath!

We were very lucky to get this rare photo of GoggleQuad relaxing in the Lair of Quadritude!

"Bubbles, I need Bubbles!!!"

Chief Nothingness Introduces Himself as Narrator

2006-05-23T20:44:00.000-04:00

For those of you who have been emailing GoggleQuad and asking why he keeps referring to himself in the third person, the truth of the matter, is that I Chief Nothingness have been volunteering as the narrator and serve on the Council Of Common Sense (COCS), while our friend GoggleQuad does what he does.

GoggleQuad finally got down from the Temple of Wood and has set me up with administrator permissions which no longer requires me to be posting through his account.

Without further a do, it’s a pleasure to meet you!

Um hin maatsiwa?

Orioles vs. Athletics – Week 3 in Challenger Baseball

2006-05-23T15:54:00.000-04:00

For those that have been following along and have not pieced all the mysteries together, GoggleQuad has been learning the ropes of assistant coaching in Challenger Baseball. This week he learned not to take phone calls between innings or be prepared for ridicule, flying tomatoes, or what else is not anchored down. It’s a good thing he had his goggles on.

It’s Baseball not a telemarketing seminar, so, I guess he got what was coming to him!!!

It was GoggleQuad’s hopes to get some live updates out during the games this year, however, this is Baseball and there is no time. He will try to get live posts when possible and will continue posting highlights of the games, however, until ESPN starts covering the games, he recommends peeling your butt of the couch, washing the cheese ball stains off your fingers, and coming out to the games on Sunday afternoon (Schedule coming). Some fresh air and sun just might do one some good!

Here we find A’s head coach, Chuck the Chuckster, pitching. Little may know, but GoggleQuad and his team at the Lair of Quadritude have reason to believe, the Chuckster will on occasion pitch a knuckleball, slider, curve, sinker, and even a spitball (I think we should keep an eye out for Vaseline and/or sandpaper that he might be hiding under his hat).

But contrary to what the Chuckster throws, these ball players can hit whatever is tossed at them.

Here the batter gets a hold of one of Chuckster’s Knuckle balls for a single.

This weeks Goggle Play of the Day goes to Shaun of the A’s, with bases loaded, catching the opposing team off guard with a hit up the first base line. After an error throw to first, Shaun heads for second, and then steals third!!! The throw to third was overshot and Shaun comes in for an in the park homerun!!!

Demanding Side-kick on Elevated Alert at the Lair of Quadritude

2006-05-19T14:13:00.000-04:00

Here we find the Demanding Side-kick, a BIG vicious (Sarcasm) Doberman Pincher, hard at work on Elevated Alert, guarding the Lair of Quadritude.

"GOUNDHOGS Crossing the Border!!! ATTACK Pincher, Doberman Pincher, ATTACK!!!"

(BIG YAWN)

"Aaaaaaaaaaah, Did you say dinner is ready? No? Ok..."

Double Rainbow Appears Over the Lair of Quadritude

2006-05-15T20:50:00.000-04:00

(Goggle Launch way. Used when engaging GoggleDrive)

"Wood pile assemble..."

GoggleMobile Drive Modes

2006-05-10T02:08:00.000-04:00

Overview

Normal - Drives like a normal wheelchair at the documented 10km per hour.

Tank - Once engaged in Tank Mode, the GoggleMobile extends a tank tread unto it’s’ under belly giving it the same capabilities of the M2 Bradley Tank.

Hydrofoil - With Hydrofoil drive mode, GoggleQuad can hover over and move threw water as the GoggleMobile converts into a hi-tech hovercraft.

Plasma (AKA GoggleDrive) - This mode propels GoggleQuad to speeds from zero to above mach 16. In other words, at top speed bugs get permanently infused into ones teeth.

Fusion Rocket - This mode basically just sucks GoggleQuad’s cheeks behind his ears. We’ll try to get some pictures of GoggleQuad in this mode, although, at these speeds he’s just a blur.

Experimental - You don’t want to know! Beside, its top secret!!!

Super heroes on the field – Challenger Baseball Opener!!!

2006-05-06T22:45:00.000-04:00

Challenger Baseball - Don't miss it!!!

Tune into LIVE updates between innings for score updates, statistics, injury reports, highlight pictures, and more from the Challenger Baseball Opener!!!

GoggleQuad LIVE

The Tank Chair – All Attitude!!!

2006-05-03T10:56:00.000-04:00

While describing the GoggleMobile, I thought I would also raise awareness of other super hero pioneers pushing the envelope in wheelchair technology.

Meet the TANK CHAIR!!! This chair is all attitude and is clearly saying, “I’ll take you wherever you want to go!!!”

Photo Gallery (Must see)

(Not sure if that's the appropriate eye wear for such a chair?)

GoggleMobile Overview

2006-05-01T18:06:00.000-04:00

The GoggleMobile is a stock Permobil Street Corpus retro fitted with the latest technologies known to man. The standard frame tubing, tires and other solids of the Permobil Street Corpus has been replaced with aerogel technology and is loaded with an infinite number of programmable modes for driving, combat, stealth, flight, and other classified gadgetry.

The GoggleMobile is powered by a top secret antimatter generator which generates enough energy to fuel its super hero drive modes, like the plasma engine and fusion rocket.

(Goggle Command Center)

The GoggleMobile is augmented, of course, with its super Goggles. The Goggles are similar to that what an apache helicopter pilot might experience with the exception they do a whole lot more, which we will get into later.

GoggleQuad and the Temple of Wood (Final)

2006-05-01T09:30:00.000-04:00

Last week we left with GoggleQuad speeding toward the Temple of Wood at Full Pleasure Mode...

(Drum roll) ...

"Full Pleasure Mode ahead..."

"Climb GoggleMobile, climb..."

"Into Tank Mode..."

"Up, up, and away..."

"The sky is the limit..."

(Theme music playing)

Golly GoggleForce!!!

"Hmmmmm... now, down....... Ah, hellooo, any R5 super heros around?"

The Temple of Wood (Part 1)
The Temple of Wood (Part 2)

What’s Coming in May 2006

2006-04-22T18:59:00.000-04:00

The conclusion of the Temple of Wood

GoggleQuad and friends take an adventure to the 1747 German Reformed Church and former hospital during the Revolution. Will they find orbs and poltergeist?

The introduction of some of GoggleQuad’s nemeses, like Dependency Dan, Sue Surely Stoppingsteps, and Curbey C. Cannot.

Learn more about the GoggleMobile, Demanding side-kick, and the Lair of Quadritude.

National Nurses Week (May 6-12) or should we call it National Healthcare Giver Week, after all it takes more than nurses to provide good healthcare.

And much, much, more…

GoggleQuad and the Temple of Wood 2 (To be continued...)

2006-04-22T17:37:00.000-04:00

In the previous adventure, we find GoggleQuad debating whether his GoggleMobile can climb this colossal of 2 foot by 0.000254 kilometers diameter real life dendrimers.

A wise one once told GoggleQuad, "You never know till you find out!"

With that in mind, GoggleQuad and his demanding side-kick decide to go for it!!!

GoggleQuad approaches position! Don’t tell me he is planning to drag that poor dog up there???

He takes one last look, ejects his demanding side-kick, and…

Thrusts the joystick to full pleasure mode...

With tires spinning and lifting off the ground, GoggleQuad takes off playing a game of chicken with the wall of wood!

Will he climb to the top? Will he come to a quick stop or perhaps he will he get a tire pop?

Tune in and find out if he could...

The Temple of Wood (Part 1)

GoggleQuad and the Temple of Wood (To be continued...)

2006-04-18T16:00:00.000-04:00

GoggleQuad contemplates the Temple of Wood...

"E=MC*GogglePower Hmmmmmm...."

"Whatcha think demanding side-kick?"

"I don't know... GoggleQuad."

"What do you people in blog land think? Can it be conquered?"

The Temple of Wood (Part 2)
The Temple of Wood (Part 3)

The Road to No Where

2006-04-17T18:58:00.000-04:00

While bouncing along the dirt road to no where, GoggleQuad snaps some pictures…

GoggleQuad speaks to his nameless side kick, “Hey, demanding side-kick, do you have any idea where we are?”

“Whyooooof, I think we found a bridge, Davey? Let me sniff for trolls! Meanwhile, look at my butt. I bet it makes George Michael jealous. Look at it! Isn’t it even cuter than Dana Carvey playing George Michael? ” replies his demanding side-kick. Continuing she adds, “You better flash the secret R5 Super Hero sign in the sky; I think we’re in need of one!”

“Great idea demanding side-kick,” responds GoggleQuad.

Demanding side-kick, “Doesn’t Chief Nothingness live around here?”

GoggleQuad, “I know he lives between some where and no where…”

A R5 Super Hero emerges...

Horses pickup the R5 Super Power genes...

The R5 Super Hero arrives...

"Sir, GoggleQuad, would you like a sandwhich and a spot of tea?"

The Temple of Wood (Part 1)

GoggleQuad analyzes alternative state turnpike entry points

2006-04-15T22:37:00.000-04:00

GoggleQuad analyzes alternative state turnpike entry points in attempt to be able to engage GoggleDrive, a gear that propels GoggleQuad to super hero speeds, as quick as possible. GoggleDrive does not qualify for EZ Pass and GoogleQuad has yet to figure how to get the turnpike ticket from the normal entry points.

The Temple of Wood (Part 1)

GoggleQuad Procreators

2006-04-14T12:32:00.000-04:00

"I think the hat is making my head tingle..."

"It tickles, hehe!"

In a recent interview for Super Hero Weekly, the newly seniors we’re asked what it was like learning they are parents of a Super Hero. After hours of mumbling of senselessness the two only seemed concerned with what new AARP junk mail might be coming, one armed bandits, and whether they are entitled to any discounts on super hero merchandise.

The Temple of Wood (Part 1)

GoggleQuad Nominates Himself as R5 Super Hero Poster Child

2006-04-08T15:25:00.000-04:00

In the event to help raise awareness of the growing Healthcare crisis in America, GoggleQuad nominates himself as the 1st R5 Super Hero Poster Child!

GoggleQuad and his demanding side kick are always in seek of more super hero friends for Adventures of the Home Front. If you possess the R5 super power genes and are interested in joining the team in the Lair of Quadritude, please call (717) 291-9000 or gogglequad@gmail.com

http://www.bayada.com/jobshortage.shtml

http://www.bayada.com/Heroes/heroes.shtml

Quest for R5 Super Heroes!!!

2006-04-08T14:56:00.000-04:00

I wonder if there any R5 Super Heroes around?

I believe my demanding side-kick has picked up on a r5 Super Power scent.

Could it be a new super hero friend?

NO!!! It's a Grrroundhog! ATTACK!!!

You are mine!!! You pestilent!!!

The Temple of Wood (Part 1)

The Mystery of the Squirrels

2006-04-08T14:48:00.000-04:00

In the prior episode, GoggleQuad pondered over the paradox of the two dead squirrels, lying side-by-side flat on their backs’, deader than a door nail. How do two squirrels become dead along the road to be laying belly up together in harmony? There were no power lines around. Did this occur from criminal misconduct or perhaps a crime of passion? Could they have been doing the nasty while getting hit by car? They did appear to have little smiles on their faces.

We now find GoggleQuad in his Lair of Quadritude continuing his thoughts on Squirrels…

GoggleQuad's demanding side-kick reminds him of the Groundhogs who are taking over the Lair of Quadritude...

"Yes, groundhogs..." Responds GoggleQuad!

GROUNDHOGS!!! VERMINTS!!!

"Time for Mission Groundhog Day Rundown!!!"

The Temple of Wood (Part 1)

GoggleQuad takes 16 mile trek to the office!

2006-04-06T18:45:00.000-04:00

Doubting all doubters and crazy nay Sayers; GoggleQuad endeavors on a 16 mile journey across the country to the office. Departing the Lair of Quadritude he heads south at mach 10 km\h.

Near mile marker two, he streams by the watching Alpacas, an elephant type creature, only smaller, skinnier, more hair, standing ears, a longer neck, and no trunk or tusks. Some might even say lama like.

After passing two police officer officials, one on the way in, and one on the way back, between mile marker six and seven, I’m sure GoggleQuad was the next day’s discussion over coffee and doughnuts. “Hey, was that a motorcycle, no it was a bicycle, no it was more like a horse and buggy without the road apples, tail, buggy or horse.” No it was a wheelchair with halogen and hazard lights! “What, that is just crazy!” It was GoggleQuad and he says, “We will see how crazy it was when gas prices are between $5 and $10 a gallon.”

While GoggleQuad was being pushed up the last hill by one of his super hero friends from the special R5 Squad, on his return journey(the 16 to 20 mile limit appeared to be accurate), he pondered over the paradox of the two dead squirrels, lying side-by-side flat on their backs’, deader than a door nail. How do two squirrels become dead along the road to be laying belly up together in harmony? There were no power lines around. Did this occur from criminal misconduct or perhaps a crime of passion? Could they have been doing the nasty while getting hit by car? They did appear to have little smiles on their faces.

Sounds like this could be a future adventure for GoggleQuad…

The Temple of Wood (Part 1)

GoggleQuad vs. Rockbed

2006-04-06T17:37:00.000-04:00

GoggleQuad is born and takes on his first challenge!!!