[Blindtlk] introduction

Sun Sep 2 14:40:21 UTC 2012

Hi, Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

Thrroughout my experience growing up blinky, I have learned that 
blindness tends to nullify, any qualms like age. Personally, I like 
'em oldr, belieing one's chronological, age but a caricturistic, 
similar to how organizations like the Federation, describe blindness. 
A person's age rarely, if ever even occurs to me, as i find someone's 
age a completely  arbitrary way of press fitting them into a box!!!

>The instant I get back from church, I imagine that most here will be 
>able to guess what I'll do.
>
>Anyhow, I believe we were welcoming Jasmine, who, doubtless, is 
>wondering just what she's gone and stumbled in to.  Well, Jasmine, 
>what you are seeing is what can sometimes happen when two blind 
>people who have something they are deeply passionate about find each 
>other.  Carly, a 28-year-old, and I, a 47-year-old.  Not dropping 
>any hints, mind you, just that we two are blind and have discovered 
>a particular characteristic which we both  share and are passionate about.
>
>
>Sincerely,
>The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>
>Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
>
>Skype name:
>barefootedray
>
>On Sep 2, 2012, at 8:58 AM, Carly Mihalakis <carlymih at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Good morning, Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> >
> > So do I, go barefooted every place I can. And, as for stepping on 
> things, it's sort of the nature of the beast doncha think? you're a 
> blink, you're bound to step on things. So what?
> > I tend to be open to such a risk, if it means going barefooted.
> > Ya ever heard of John Kay from the band Steppenwolf? He came from 
> Louisiana. I have always wanted to hang out in Louisiana, myself. 
> someone asked the question as to whether a blind person should go 
> barefooted or not, they posited that the answer was "no".  This was 
> because we might step on something; not being able to see and 
> all.  I saw replies from some who agreed with this; and, replies 
> from others, such as myself, who "love to go barefooted!".  Most, 
> sort of came down somewhere in the middle.  As for me, I don't just 
> go barefooted inside; but also, I go barefooted outside every 
> chance and place I can.  Keeps one's feet nice and callused and tough.
> >
> >> Okay.  Now, I'm going to answer your question.  I'm from Houma 
> Louisiana, (about fifty miles south west of New Orleans and still 
> recovering from Isaac).  Last Tuesday night was the worst of all 
> for us.  No damage to my home though.
> >>
> >> PS.
> >>
> >> My blindness is caused by what they nowadays call 
> ROP.  Retinopaty of Prematurity.  They used to call it RFP.  Would 
> you believe it, they had to give me 18 bottles of oxygen to stay 
> alive when I was born.
> >>
> >> Interesting to find you here.
> >>
> >> You are now added to my contacts.
> >>
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> >>
> >> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> >>
> >> Skype name:
> >> barefootedray
> >>
> >> On Sep 1, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Carly Mihalakis <carlymih at comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi, Ray,
> >> >
> >> > I dunno what are your reasons for going barefoot, but, I also 
> prefer a barefooted, means of experiencing my immediate, 
> environment because I just CANNOT imagine doing without myriad, 
> sensation, and other informations available via one's feet!
> >> > I am really uncomfortable while inside, wearing shoes!
> >> > Glad to find others with a same, quirk! Where are you from? I 
> am from Berkeley, California and am 28 years old, a total (thanks 
> to bienucleation from Bi rb.)PM 9/1/2012, Ray Foret Jr wrote:
> >> >> Oh, let's see.
> >> >>
> >> >> One time, somebody asked the question as to whether a blind 
> person should go barefooted or not.  Guess by my signature what I said.
> >> >>
> >> >> Actually, I said that, whether or not a blind person does 
> that may well depend on many things; but, never should it depend on blindness.
> >> >>
> >> >> Well, that's the lighter side.  We do, however  and very very 
> often, discuss some very serious matters here.  Somebody wants help 
> with something, for example, we try to offer the best advice we can 
> on the matter.  Important NFB news updates with respect to the NFB 
> are posted here.  IF our help is needed with respect to various 
> legislative matters, such requests can be found here.  HTH.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Sincerely,
> >> >> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> >> >>
> >> >> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> >> >>
> >> >> Skype name:
> >> >> barefootedray
> >> >>
> >> >> On Sep 1, 2012, at 3:02 PM, Jasmine Kotsay 
> <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > Hi!
> >> >> > That's great! What kinds of topics do you discuss? I think 
> they had some examples on the website, but I'm curious as to what 
> other things are talked about.  :)
> >> >> >
> >> >> > ----- Original Message -----
> >> >> > From: Ray Foret Jr <rforetjr at att.net
> >> >> > To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> >> >> > Date sent: Sat, 1 Sep 2012 14:29:00 -0500
> >> >> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Well, Jasmine, welcome to the list.  My name is Raymond; 
> but, please call me Ray.  I insist.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Anyhow, we tend to have some interesting times on this 
> list; by which I mean, we usually all get along quite well and have 
> discussions the like of which you will find quite stimulating.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Sincerely,
> >> >> > The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Skype name:
> >> >> > barefootedray
> >> >> >
> >> >> > On Sep 1, 2012, at 2:18 PM, Jasmine Kotsay 
> <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Hello,
> >> >> >       I wanted to introduce myself to this list.  My name 
> is Jasmine.  When I came upon the name of this list on the NFB 
> website, I was immediately interested.  I have no sight, and I'm 
> always curious to find out new things about blind people.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Sincerely,
> >> >> > Jasmine
> >> >> >
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