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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:10 PM Original message |
Any contractors or construction people here? |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. I don't know the cost or legal issues |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. If I can find a group that can help or advise, I definitely will. |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:43 PM Response to Reply #2 |
20. that sucks. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:45 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. I appreciate that. |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:48 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. don't forget to ask friends/relatives for recommendations |
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AnneD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
3. I'd call your city..... |
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Gonzo Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
4. Here ya go... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:33 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Thank you very much. |
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Gonzo Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:51 PM Response to Reply #9 |
32. Ultimately... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:56 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Unfortunately, the building manager took a hostile approach. |
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Gonzo Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 05:03 PM Response to Reply #35 |
40. I read down thread... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
5. Shit. The latest agency I spoke too |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
6. are you sure there are no studs? nt. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:34 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. According to the super, that wall is just sheetrock. |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:36 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. what is on the other side of the wall from the shower? nt. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:38 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Another half bathroom. |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:41 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. are the walls tiled? the one on the other side that is. nt. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:43 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Yes, both walls are tiled up to about 5 feet. |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:44 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. can you get your hands on a stud finder? I am almost certain there are studs... |
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BrotherBuzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 05:32 PM Response to Reply #19 |
44. Ah! A clever person could open the wall above the tiles to... |
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seemunkee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
7. There has to be studs somewhere |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:37 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. The building super is the one who told me. |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
8. Is there anything in the ADA you can cite to him? |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:40 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. I'm meeting with the Independent Living Center to go over that. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
11. How about bringing the bar down from the ceiling? |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:42 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. I had not thought of that. |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
15. Thom... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:44 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. Thank you! I really hope that's right. |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:47 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. I agree that there have to be studs |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:49 PM Response to Reply #22 |
30. I'd say of course your super is going to make this all seem more difficult |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:51 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. I'll find out tomorrow if the Senior Services Center can |
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LeftyFingerPop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:52 PM Response to Reply #22 |
34. My thinking is that.... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:59 PM Response to Reply #34 |
37. :) |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:46 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. I was thinking the same thing |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
23. They do make bars with a special flange that will fit easier on the studs. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:47 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. That's awesome. So I know the materials are affordable. |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 05:01 PM Response to Reply #27 |
39. Maybe not too bad for labor. |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
29. Throw a do-it-yourself party |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:52 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. That would be awesome! If anyone here at DU can, and voluteers |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:58 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. Zornhau (I think that's his new name) but we'll call him Zornfist for now |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 04:59 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. They're 4 hours away by mass transit. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
41. Thank you, everyone! You're awesome! |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
42. Portable, telescoping, suction cup grab bar |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 05:29 PM Response to Reply #42 |
43. I have been trying those first. They will not stick to the tiles. |
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