Yes, I’m off on a ride around town, cant wait to get my odeometer/speedometer, going further each time.  BUT have to be aware of time and sun.   the sun has to be above me so I dont have to worry about my eyes and the sun.  Bad combination.  Having fun.  Since i did drive trucks (BIG trucks).  I know that I have to watch out for driveways, streets, cars, etc.  I am VERY careful.

But Im out and doing YES  hoping for an hour a day every day……

Posted: January 13th, 2009 under Blind Stuff.
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When they took my keys (to the car)  i thought it ws over…….

Then my husband got a Motorcycle, and we would go to the showrooms and have to walk around all thosescooters and cycles…..uh…… I was near tears all the time.  i have had a car since I was 16 years old and  took away my keys.  i even drove simi’s for a few years, and they took away my keys.

My world shrank. …to whatever I could walk to…or bus to… or be “taken” to. although my friends have been terrific.  Its just not the same.

Now I got a little bit of freedom.   an ELECTRIC Bicycle.  Its peddle assist, so I have to peddle, but it gives me that Little bit of freedom to go when and almost where I want.  Today was the first time i went “OFF” my small foute and did about 10 miles.  WOW.

I have to pay alot of attention to driveways, streets, cars, the road, but this bike doesnt go fast, just steady.  Its great.

Posted: January 7th, 2009 under Blind Stuff.
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Okay here is one for the ladies only.  Men may enjoy it.  At a young age we are taught to use hooks and eyes and never see them.  They are on the back of a dress, at the top of the zipper to hold the flaps. Even more important they are on the back of our bras.  We hook them effortlessly, since we do it over and over and over. we never “see” them.  We know they are there. Read more »

Posted: November 2nd, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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My computer was out for several weeks.  What to do during the day with not big letters.

I made lots of cookies. Which I need like  “a hole in the head”.

I listened to booka dna made more afgans.  I watched my dvr recofings.  (Im a trekkie) and will watch all the reruns over and over….I know them by heart and dont have to sit right in front of the tv to watch.)

I’m glad I’m back…… I hope it lasts…….

Posted: September 5th, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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I guess that  everyone gets “the talk”. Someone gave it to me and I passed it on.

I didn’t think that I needed a cane or a monocular. I was working on a job site, the lady that I was working with had macular degeneration. We talked extensively about the “ins and outs” and the “ups and downs” of the problem.  Then she said her cane was her biggest help. In crowds, it makes you noticed.  I didn’t think I needed one.

She brought out her monocular  and told me to focus it on my worker’s in the truck. They were goffing off and I saw them . Very soon after I got a cane and a monocular.

I gave the talk to a friend recently . He’s a new  friend. He’s completely blind, sitting in the dark all day, he had a good job at a fun life. He didn’t know he needed “the talk”  but he did. I think he’s ready to try more. At least by helping its

Posted: July 31st, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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Have you ever thought about it??? How do the blind Karoke when they cant see the words on the little screen.

Well we have that covered. I had a little get together recently for several lady friends. Te brought over her Karoke to keep things moving. It did. move. Along with all the food and fun and education we tried to get and laughter. I am going to add a video of Blind Karoke. Read more »

Posted: July 17th, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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Sometimes being blind isnt in a persons eye.  People are blind sided by those around them.  There are blind spots in your car when your drive.

Sometimes people can look right at you and not see you, they are blind too.  People who are in there own little world, are blind.  Read more »

Posted: July 10th, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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Blind or not, somethings donlt change.  Yesterday I went to the beach for the first time in fifteen years.  Three other ladies and I dragged our chairs, blankets, coolers, towels, and shoes over the sand to a spot just obove the first swell.  We laid everything out.  Blankets, food and drinks.  Set up the chairs, plopped down and the looked out at the ocean.  It was every bit as beautiful and calming as i remembered.  And I found out, I missed.  I baked to a lovely lobster red and I love it.  Can’t wait to go next week.

Posted: July 2nd, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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For the longest time, reading, to me was the Avon Catalog.  Then one day a lady on the radio, talked about the book she was reading and how it affected her.  I immediately went out and bought the series of books and started reading them.  I was amazed that you could actually see in your mind, what was being described.  Read more »

Posted: June 30th, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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I used to do crossword puzzles, crypto-quiz, find a word in the Dell puzzle books,  I was good at it.  I could figure out the phrase on Wheel of fortune after just four letters were turned over.  The first time I watched it after Read more »

Posted: June 29th, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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