[Blindtlk] introduction
Carly Mihalakis
carlymih at comcast.net
Sun Sep 2 14:59:29 UTC 2012
Hi, Ray,
I think i got it...
Feel free to grope me any time, my blinky brother. 07:46 AM
9/2/2012, you wrote:
>Well, my fellow constantly Barefooted blinky, I left you a message
>off list where we can continue.
>
>Anyhow, being completely barefooted on shells and gravel and rocks
>is so way cool. Best way to be ain't it?
>
>
>Sincerely,
>The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>
>Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
>
>Skype name:
>barefootedray
>
>On Sep 2, 2012, at 9:40 AM, Carly Mihalakis <carlymih at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > 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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