[Blindtlk] Good techniques?

Thu Dec 10 00:16:42 UTC 2015

Right.

We never stop growing or learning, sighted or blind.

Judy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tom Cramer via blindtlk
Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 11:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Good techniques?

Absolutely.  Thanks.  YOu're right.  It will be an adventure.  But
hey, if I was able to begin being more independent last year with cane
travel, this will be no different!

On 12/8/15, Judy Jones via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> What great advice.  There is a spirit of adventure that can go along with
> this, and could be some of the sighted would come on board with a great
> technique or two.  You never know.
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Julie J. via blindtlk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 4:48 AM
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> Cc: Julie J.
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Good techniques?
>
> Yes, different knives for different spreads.
>
> If there is a long history of people helping you, remember that it's
> something new for them as much as it is for you.  Be gentle with them as
> you
> make this transition.  So saying something like, "I want to try this 
> myself
> first, but thanks for offering your help."  or "I appreciate the offer, 
> but
> I'm practicing some new things I'm learning." will assert your 
> independence
> while not making them feel unappreciated.
>
> I used to feel super self conscious when trying out new things in front of
> others.  It does get less stressful the more you do it.  I'd also suggest
> going at it with the attitude of experimenting or a "let's see what
> happens"
> mindset.  The attitude of curiosity and openness goes a crazy long way in
> making the stress go down and confidence go up.  Mistakes will happen, but
> if it's an experiment, then you've just learned what doesn't work.  Next
> time you can try something a little differently.
>
> Please let us know how it goes!  With the holidays there will be loads of
> opportunities to try out some new things, I'm sure!
> Julie
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom via blindtlk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 1:34 AM
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> Cc: Tom
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Good techniques?
>
> I'll certain begin to try this suggestion.  I'm going to have to find ways
> of practicing.  I simply wish I wasn't always watched because that's when
> my
> sighted family and friends ask about why I sometimes do things the way I
> do.
>
> Oh, do you use different knives for different spreads if you're in a 
> group?
>
> And finally, when I'm in a group of people, should I be telling them I
> don't
> want their help any more?
> Tom
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde,
> David
> W. (ESC) via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 8:51 AM
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> Cc: Hyde, David W. (ESC)
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Good techniques?
>
> First, you are not unique. There are several solutions. With some things,
> like ham salad or egg salad, it is easier to use a spoon to put it on to
> the
> bread. Then use a knife or the back of the spoon to spread it. Start in 
> the
> middle, and spread toward the corners. With butter, slice off a piece or
> get
> a glob on the knife. Use your hands to see how much you have. Again, start
> in the middle and work toward the corners. With mustard or mayo, take the
> knife down to the bottom of the jar. Depending upon how much is left in 
> the
> jar, you may or may not get enough. Start in the middle again. If you are
> using the portion control packets, open it and squeeze it over the middle.
> Then use a knife to distribute it.
> Finally, if you make a mess, and everyone does once in a while, clean it
> up.
> If you do it well, you'll be the only one who knows.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tom 
> Cramer
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 10:37 AM
> To: Advice and support for blind cooks; NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: Tom Cramer
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Good techniques?
>
> Hello,
>
> I think this question will be way too basic for everyone but I hope to get
> some good techniques other than just being told to not be afraid to ask
> sighted company to help me.  I think this is an important skill, 
> especially
> now that I'm trying to be more independent and do more for myself.
>
> I found I am not good at something very basic, like spreading.  I'm 
> talking
> about things like putting any kind of spread on bread or multiple spreads
> on
> sandwiches.  I never really thought of it because I'm generally always 
> with
> family or friends and they always did it.
> But when I was by myself, or when everyone just kind of did their own 
> thing
> and simply told me that the sandwich fixings were on the counter, I
> realized
> how deficient I was in this skill.
> I asked other blind people and they just said that they weren't afraid to
> use their fingers to spread or that I could simply ask someone to do it.
>
> So, specific questions.
> First, I use a knife but don't seem to get much stuff on it.  Any good
> techniques to tell how much is on the knife or how much more to get?
> Second, what about the actual spreading technique?  I find mine to be
> uneven
> and yet I thought I covered the bread.
> Finally, what do you do if you're doing a sandwich and want more than just
> one thing like mayo and mustard and squeeze bottles aren't available?
>
> I know my family is happy to help me, and my friends haven't said anything
> yet, but do I really want my friends doing something like buttering bread
> or
> making my sandwiches for me?
>
> Thanks for entertaining these very basic questions.
> Tom
>
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