[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

Mon Dec 15 23:00:24 UTC 2008

Thank you for the advice about food bars.  I agree with you about outhouses.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Locke Milholland" <lmilholland at hotmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike

> For better or worse, I've never been camping yet where there was an 
> outhouse you couldn't find by smell.
>
> I also suggest packing food bars:
> http://www.raytechcatalog.com/product_info/mayday-food-bar-3600-calories-127.html
>
> I plan to get some for long court days.
> Locke
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark BurningHawk" <stone_troll at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>
>
>> How much sighted help will you use?  There will be aspects, such as 
>> finding the next shelter or the outhouse when at the shelter, which will 
>> prove difficult, even with GPS.  How will you handle mail drops and 
>> re-supply caches?
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 5:31 AM
>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>>
>>
>>>I expect the total hike to take six to eight months.  I plan to leave in 
>>>March, 2009 and finish in September or October if all goes well. 
>>>Finishing in early November is an option.
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike Hanson
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:05 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>>>
>>>
>>>> hi,
>>>>
>>>> my point exactly especially when the nfb gave Eric $300,000.
>>>>
>>>> how long is the total hike and do you have a timeframe in mind?
>>>> Bryan Schulz
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:24 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I certainly hope I say something more intelligent than the lines you 
>>>>>included in your message!  I think the statements such a project can 
>>>>>make deserve more thoughtful comments on my part than that.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike Hanson
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:27 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> sorry for the misjudgement.
>>>>>> it sounds like your situation is a bit different and good luck and 
>>>>>> safe hiking.
>>>>>> if you go on the tonight show, i pray you say something more 
>>>>>> intelligent than 'my piss froze before it hit the ground'.
>>>>>> Bryan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>> From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:46 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Dear Mr. Schulz:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Let me see if I can answer your questions.  I purchased one GPS 
>>>>>>> program myself.  I use Wayfinder Access.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I downloaded another GPS program called Loadstone for free. 
>>>>>>> Loadstone is a free open source software program available to 
>>>>>>> anybody with the appropriate cell phone.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I also use a Nokia N82.  I got it, along with the KNFB Reader 
>>>>>>> through Minnesota State Services for the Blind.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I plan to write a book about my experience.  I will be looking for a 
>>>>>>> book deal.  We are currently seeking funding from the NFB, along 
>>>>>>> with other sources.  I hope this answers your questions.  Please 
>>>>>>> email me or visit www.blindhiker.com for more information.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mike Hanson
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>>> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
>>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 2:34 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> hi,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> this sounds cool but...
>>>>>>>> did you get the gps unit for free??
>>>>>>>> are you looking for a book deal like Eric??
>>>>>>>> is this funded by the nfb as well??
>>>>>>>> Bryan
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>>>> From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
>>>>>>>> To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:24 AM
>>>>>>>> Subject: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Dear Fellow Blind Lawyers:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> My name is Mike Hanson.  I happen to be blind.  I have been a 
>>>>>>>>> member of this list for years and learned a great deal from it.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I plan to hike the 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail using GPS starting 
>>>>>>>>> in March, 2009 to demonstrate the independence of persons with 
>>>>>>>>> visual impairments, the use of adaptive and assistive technology 
>>>>>>>>> to achieve our independence, and the value of GPS to the blind 
>>>>>>>>> community. Adaptive technology will be a major component of my 
>>>>>>>>> hike.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Award-winning videographer Gary L. Steffens will make a 
>>>>>>>>> documentary of Mike's Hike.  Please visit 
>>>>>>>>> http://www.blindhiker.com for more information on my plans.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thank you for your support and suggestions so far.  The only 
>>>>>>>>> obstacle on my path is funding.  Help me prove prevailing myths 
>>>>>>>>> about the dependence of persons with disabilities wrong and open 
>>>>>>>>> doors for persons with visual impairments.  Make me take a hike!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Mike Hanson
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