[Blindtlk] introduction

Mon Sep 3 02:00:52 UTC 2012

Hi Ray and Jasmine,

And it happens even more at conventions.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ray Foret Jr
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 10:18 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction

That is so way cool!!!

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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