[Blindtlk] introduction

Chris Nusbaum dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
Mon Sep 3 22:44:32 UTC 2012 

Hi Ray,

What you describe in your previous email about what happens when two blind
people find something in common that they are passionate about. That's what
I was saying happens 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 11:10 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction

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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