[Blindtlk] introduction

Ray Foret Jr rforetjr at att.net
Mon Sep 3 03:10:07 UTC 2012 

What happens even more at conventions?


Sincerely,
The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!

Skype name:
barefootedray

On Sep 2, 2012, at 9:00 PM, "Chris Nusbaum" <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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