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

[Sherri]

Aw yes, you remember all that as well! Bob was a very nice guy. Wish he 
would have stuck with NFBF or at least come back.
Sherri
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From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "Florida Association of Guide Dog Users" <flagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:28 PM
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> 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" 
> <flagdu at nfbnet.org>
> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
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