[Flagdu] Fw: [nagdu] Blind Man plans to solo 130 walk across Bay Area

[Marion & Martin]

Sherri,
    I would bet a case of Newcastle that she is not involved. This is an 
organization started by Bob Krokker when she drove him out of the NFBF!

Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: "nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; "Florida Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 1:09 PM
Subject: [Flagdu] Fw: [nagdu] Blind Man plans to solo 130 walk across Bay 
Area


> Hi, Has anyone ever heard of the organization Blind Americans? It is 
> located in Citrus County. I wonder if our friend Marilyn Womble is 
> involved, as she lived or may still live in Citrus County? The story is 
> interesting nonetheless.
>
> And for those who do not know, Marilyn is a long-time past president of 
> NFBF, and among other things, she was a great organizer.
> Diplomatically,
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; "New York Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 11:50 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] Blind Man plans to solo 130 walk across Bay Area
>
>
>>I found out about this on the GDF talk list.
>>
>> Here is the link and also the story if there is a problem with the link.
>>
>>
>> http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/2/27/588586.html?title=Blind+man+pla
>>
>>
>> CITRUS COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- Taking to the open road, a man without 
>> sight is taking the journey of a lifetime.
>>
>> James Miekka says he plans to make the trek from northern Citrus County 
>> all the way to St. Petersburg.
>>
>> "I do a lot of walking in different places," says Miekka. "So I figured 
>> I'd push myself to the limit with the biggest walk ever."
>>
>> Miekka's blindness will most likely be an obstacle.
>>
>> "It's going to be both mentally and physically challenging," says Miekka.
>>
>> His only live assistance along the 130 mile path will be in the form of 
>> his guide dog, Zoey.
>>
>> Miekka also says he plans to use math for directions.
>>
>> "I can use the waypoint and calculate the average speed and project that 
>> to the rest of the trip," says Miekka.
>>
>> Miekka used to be a physics teacher, and has the entire trip mapped out 
>> on a tape recorder, and in his head.
>>
>> E-mail TV reporter Ferdinand Zogbaum
>> He knows how long he needs to be on each road, and when to turn.
>>
>> In case something happens, he also plans to bring a braille compass.
>>
>> Miekka's journey comes with the purpose of raising awareness and money 
>> for an organization called Blind Americans in Citrus County.
>>
>> "Besides, my girlfriend would like me to lose a little weight," says 
>> Miekka. "So I thought I'd work that in, too."
>>
>> Miekka will try to average about 15 to 20 miles per day.
>>
>> He has arranged places to sleep along the way.
>>
>> If everything goes according to plan, including taking a few days off due 
>> to bad weather, Miekka says he hopes to be in St. Petersburg by the end 
>> of next week.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>>
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