[Blindtlk] Online Dating

Sat Jun 6 04:46:19 UTC 2015

all the best to u2

On 6/6/15, robin.beautifullyblind--- via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Congratulations Jack and Becky! Congratulations to you as well, Judy. Your
> stories keep me optimistic. All smiles.
>
>> On Jun 5, 2015, at 8:22 PM, The Crazy Cats via blindtlk
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> That's Terrific Judy!  We just celebrated ours couple days ago. Bex is or
>> was a June Bride. Still is as far as I'm concerned.
>>
>> Jack And Becky
>> Sent from my eye fingers :-)
>>
>> On Jun 5, 2015, at 8:58 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Wonderful.  My husband and I will celebrate our 35th in July.
>>
>> Judy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: The Crazy Cats via blindtlk
>> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2015 5:49 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Cc: The Crazy Cats
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Online Dating
>>
>> Hi Judy
>> Since 2006.  We plan to grow old  together!  Smile!
>>
>> Jack And Becky
>> Sent from my eye fingers :-)
>>
>> On Jun 5, 2015, at 6:45 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> That is great!  Just curious, how many years now?
>>
>> Judy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: The Crazy Cats via blindtlk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2015 10:49 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Cc: The Crazy Cats
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Online Dating
>>
>> My wife Becky and I met online. through one of  these e-mail lists. Like
>> this one yes!   Got together with  each other in person and have never
>> looked back. Best thing that has ever happened to either one of us.
>>
>> Jack And Becky
>> Sent from my eye fingers :-)
>>
>> On Jun 4, 2015, at 11:31 PM, justin williams via blindtlk
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I've seen it work both ways with both intent, and not looking.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kendra
>> Schafer via blindtlk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 10:35 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Cc: Kendra Schafer
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Online Dating
>>
>> Hi all!
>> I'm sorry for joining this topic late!!! I had to take care of my
>> boyfriend
>> who was sick and now that he is well enough to return back to work, I'm
>> now
>> trying to ketch up in my E Mail. I agree with Peter. Finding a mate the
>> old
>> school way in person is the safest way to go. Also, looking by not
>> looking
>> is the best way to find a mate. I know from my own experience. I met my
>> current boyfriend in the spring of 2011. I turned up at my then job site
>> when I met a new co-worker in person. We were both seeking work
>> experience,
>> not mates. As we worked together and got to know each other, Mother
>> Nature
>> took over. Around six months after we met, we started dating. Now, we
>> have
>> three years and almost nine months of being a couple under our belts
>> which
>> included more than our share of spiritual tests from the gods, we are
>> happily living together and doing our best to move forward in life. All
>> of
>> this sprang up from the desire to get work experience. In my case, as a
>> blind person and in my boyfriend's case, as a one handed man who was
>> trying
>> to get back on his feet. Neither one of us was seeking a mate. At the
>> time,
>> we were both happily single. But little did we know that we would both
>> turn
>> up to work on an early spring day  and wind up falling in love. I have met
>> a
>> few people who met on line and later got married. Good job to them!!! But
>> with the Internet comes a lot of risks. You take enough risks even when
>> you
>> meet your mate in person. No matter where you meet a potential mate, yes,
>> do
>> get to know each other and the sooner you meet, the better as long as you
>> meet in public and until you get to know each other better, don't trust
>> any
>> drink that tastes off and buy your own. It never hurts to let a friend
>> know
>> where you guys are meeting and always bring your cane or guide dog. Don't
>> travel with this person until you know them and always trust your gut
>> feelings. In my book,  Getting anything from a potential mate other than
>> their I.D, a back ground check if you don't meet your potential mate in
>> person and contact information without getting to know them first brings
>> a
>> lot of risks. I don't care if one gets a picture or a discription of a
>> potential mate's appearance right off the bat since it's up to personal
>> preffence. In my book, at the very least, if you find out that your
>> potential mate lives too far away to meet up in person, talk with them on
>> the phone and get to know each other that way. You can arrange a trip to
>> meet in person later on and plan it for a time that you already know
>> enough
>> about each other enough where you are both confortable. Good luck!!!
>> Kendra
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On May 24, 2015, at 9:26 AM, Peter Donahue via blindtlk
>>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good morning everyone,
>>>
>>> There's nothing like dating the old fashion way in person. It's a
>>> lot safer and much more fun than computer romance. Take it from a
>>> couple that has been married for just over 30 years.
>>>
>>> Peter and Mary Donahue
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David
>>> Andrews via blindtlk
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 10:59 PM
>>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>>> Cc: David Andrews
>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Online Dating
>>>
>>> You just ask.  You hve the right to protect your safety.  No Picture,
>>> no last name --- I  would be careful.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> At 09:23 PM 5/23/2015, you wrote:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> I hope this doesn't sound crazy, but I'm stuck and in need of
>>>> suggestions. I am completely blind, and have started online dating.
>>>> Someone  to whom I have been talking to for a week and a half wants
>>>> to meet for coffee. The problem is that he has no pictures on his
>>>> profile and I don't know his last name. I am trying to play it  safe.
>>>> A picture says a thousand words about a person. So, my  question, how
>>>> can I ask him for a picture? Thanks in advance for your help!
>>>
>>>     David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
>>> E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>>>
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