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Denise, This statement is true especially those who have disabilities.
Kathy





----- Original Message -----
From: Denise D. Goodman <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 10:59 AM
Subject: Use it or loose it??


> Trisha writes, "All of us lose abilities as we age - especially the more
> couch potato inclined -  active people last longer - as what you don't
use -
> you lose."
>
> Now, of course this is true for most people, but my question is, "Does
this
> rule apply to a body with cp?"  There has been talk in the past about NOT
> over-using the body.  Like we have a limited number of miles on our
> odometers.  Race through the first 25 years or so, then spit and sputter
till
> you end up on the tow truck.  Where as if you gently broke that engine in,
> took it easy - didn't push your pistons, then you might get another
> maintenace free 20,000 miles out of your body.
>
> Anyone know the pros and cons of this, "use it or loose it" issue for a cp
> chassis?
> Denise who like T-Rex is just a "Jeepster." :D
>

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