[Blind-rollers] cooking and carrying things

Thu Aug 6 16:12:29 UTC 2009

Holly respectful hugs to you.  I know you want to do things on your own.  As
I understand what is going on with you, you may be able to pick up that hot
pot off the stove one day and not the next week.  Some things are just not
worth the cost of severe burns on your legs or your baby's little
personhood.  He needs his momma home with him.  Trust me now I am in this
wheelchair my husband appreciates everything I do.  It makes me feel good,
and he loves to see me happy.  But some things are just not worth me getting
hurt over. Just like if your little guy wants to sit in your lap, he crawls
up on the couch and then on your lap is tons safer than trying to pick him
up off the floor and you possibly tipping over on him.  We have to think
safety first.  How can we get things done but safely.  Heck that is even in
the ADA.  If I worked in a factory and picking up heavy objects was against
doctors orders for my disability.  The company would have to provide someone
to occasionally pick up that heavy object and I go do something for that
person on their part of the job, if possible.  . So you getting the
ingredients together or whatever your part of the cooking job is, then your
sweetie can do the parts it is not safe for you.  We team together at work
and at home. 

You tell your honey we miss him in the doggie den.  

Becky and my joy wheels 
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Holly Alonzo
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 6:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] cooking and carrying things

Hi Becky.  I was trying to think of a way to do this on my own.  Smiles
I'm just tring to get away from relying on everyone else.  

Yup he still has the big shep, Andre.  He's 5 now and doing great!  

Holly Alonzo

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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Becky
Frankeberger
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 11:14 AM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] cooking and carrying things

There are trays you can buy.  I don't know if any of them will safely
transport a hot item off the stove.  Edward is one cool man.  He will
help. Tell him hello from Me.  I miss you both on the doggie den list we
were all on, hugs. 

Does he still have his shepherd?

b.butterfly at comcast.net

If you and Edward  want to talk off list.

I sent the tray recommended to me back.  It looked like the one sided
desk we had in school. I felt to crowded.  I have the arms that go under
tables, which I love, but is not good for this type of tray, at least
for me, smile.

In my case my stove is on the east wall and my sink is on the south wall
in my kitchen.  There is a counter that I could slide a hot pan down to
get to the sink.  My husband just does the lifting. 

In your case with Edward being guided by his dog guide, I don't think
you can do sighted guide. My husband and I tried a belt, but for us it
did not work well.  Your cane and Edward somehow working out a method to
stay together creatively is all I can think of.  You should be able to
get attendant care to help you with cooking, lawdry, shopping etc.  Your
VR Counselor should be able to get you those resources in your area.  

Good to finally put together where I knew your name from, hugs.

Becky and dog guide Jake  

-----Original Message-----
From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Holly Alonzo
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 6:37 AM
To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blind-rollers] cooking and carrying things

Hi everyone.  Yes I am back yet again with another question.  I love to
cook and I am always doing it.  I was wondering like if I am boiling a
pot of noodles and water for spaghetti, and you have to drain the
noodles, how do you carry that hot pan from the stove to the sink?  You
can't very well put that thing in your lapt.  And dishes from the table
back to the sink, how do you carry them without dropping them if you
carry more than one plate at a time.  Any tips?

Holly Alonzo

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If you would rather order a book directly from me, you may send an email
to booksales at hollyalonzo.com and request a copy.  A payment method can
be arranged.  I will do whatever is best for you. 

I have a print copy and an electronic copy.  The print copy is on solid
white paper with 14 point font, easier for low vision people to read.  I
also have accessible electronic copies for those using screen readers.

 Print copies are $13 and the electronic copy is $7.

 All profits from books sales will go toward funding for the Auditory
Brainstem Implant.  Please support and buy a book if you can.

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