[Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member

Thu Mar 11 16:29:09 UTC 2010

Dear David,

Thank you for the welcome! Jack sounds great. What was that, he's a
cross between a golden retriever and a labrador? I think that's what I
read. That's neat. What does he look like, a golden boy or a lab boy?

Are you truly a nuclear and aeroscience engineer? That's sooo cool. I
thought of getting into something like that, but I hate math, so that
wouldn't work, even though I'm pretty good at math. How did you decide
on that career, and do you ever teach or mentor at the NFB Youth Slam?
There's one coming up again this July/August. I bet someone like you
would really show children that science is fascinating and that they
should get involved!

Don't worry, the NFB is my new home. I'm never leaving, even if they
try to kick me out! If they do that, I'll just be the lurker in the
corners, trying to be the black sheep party crasher *giggle* No, I'm
not a troublemaker, promise. I'm really involved with my local group,
as greeter at the meetings, recruiter, and as of today I have a new
job as interviewer for the monthly newsletter! Our president just
called me today and told me that she's going to let me give it a try,
and may even let me put a short article about an item I blog about and
a link to my blog in the newsletter. She says my writing and my
passion are great. Of course, our president has kinda taken me under
her wing as her second daughter *grin* Her teenage daughter and I are
friends, and everyone says we look and sound like sisters...we've even
had a sisterly fight LOL

Glory, glory Federation!
~Jewel

On 3/10/10, David Evans <drevans at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> Dear Jewel,
>
> Welcome to the list.
> I have my new, and first, guide dog from South east Guide Dogs in Florida.
> His name is Jack and he is a drop dead gorgeous Goldadoor.  He is a real
> chick magnet, according to everyone I meet.
> I was a White Cane driver for over 25 years, but decided I would give a
> guide dog a try.  I could travel anywhere with my cane, but thought that a
> dog might give me some advantages in certain things.  It has.
> My dog Jack can find doors, elevators, escalators, stairs, a chair, counter,
> table and can even help find things in a restroom.
> It is nice to have company when I travel and he certain breaks the ice
> around new people.
> He has changed my life, or at least the way I do a lot of things I did
> before.
> I hope that what ever you do you stay involved in the Federation and embrace
> its philosiphy.
> I have never let my blindness stop me from doing the things I want to do. I
> wish you all of the best in what you want to do.
>
> David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
> Nuclear/Aerospace Materials Engineer
> Builder of the Lunar Rovers and the F-117 Stealth Fighter
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Deanna Lewis" <deannakay618 at yahoo.com>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 12:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member
>
>
>> Welcome Jewel,
>> My name is Deanna and I am 24 years old and live in Cincinnati, OH. I have
>>
>> two sisters who live in North Carolina, one in Raleigh and the other in
>> Durham. I am also a guide dog user, my dog, Pascal is from Guide Dogs for
>> the Blind in California. I wish you the best with your journey to The
>> Seeing Eye. I know a few people with Seeing Eye dogs and they just rave
>> about the school. You will love having a guide dog as it will open many
>> doors for you. They really helped me increase my Independence, I used to
>> worry about riding the bus by myself, but now I have him, so I am never
>> alone. It is so great! I wish you the best, and if you want to talk
>> sometime, just email me. Thanks!
>>
>> Deanna
>>
>> --- On Fri, 3/5/10, Jewel S. <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> From: Jewel S. <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member
>> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Friday, March 5, 2010, 10:16 PM
>>
>> Hello! My name is Jewel. I am 25 years old, and live in Raleigh, North
>> Carolina. I am a member of the local chapter of the NFB. I wanted to
>> just give a little information about myself.
>>
>> I have been blind about 2 years now, due to a chemical burn to the
>> face that caused cataracts, cornea scarring, and glaucoma. I see
>> lights, shadows, and colour, and not much else. I have applied to the
>> Seeing Eye, Inc. and hope to attend to partner with my first guide dog
>> some time this year. I am waiting, though, until my physical health is
>> a little better. I am in the process of a long diagnosis process of a
>> neurological problem that causes nerve damage and balance problems,
>> and until I get that under control, I don't think I could keep up with
>> the physical activity-intensive training. I can't wait until I do get
>> partnered, though. I took the Hadley School for the Blind's Guide Dog
>> 101 class with Patti Jacobson, and absolutely loved the course. I know
>> several guide dog owners, also, and can't help but be envious of them.
>> I know that a guide dog would help me immensely, especially since I'm
>> starting college in the fall.
>>
>> On a short side, I have started a blog called "Treasure Chest for the
>> Blind" at blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com, where I hope to make the
>> blog a true treasure chest of information for blind people. The latest
>> post is about the Blind Mice Mart's free downloadable DVS movies, of
>> which they have thousands. If you have any ideas for articles of
>> particular interest, please feel free to e-mail me with them. I'm
>> considering doing an article comparing and contrasting several of the
>> guide dog schools, but I think that'd have to be a long-term writing
>> project.
>>
>> So, that's a little about me, and I look forward to learning more
>> about all of you!
>>
>> ~Jewel
>>
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