[nabs-l] need some help please

Tue Jun 12 14:09:59 UTC 2012

We use Microsoft 2010.  It does have outlook.  Some of it I like, others not
so crazy about.  

Loren Wakefield

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Subject: [nabs-l] need some help please

Hello
My name is Becky Sabo.  I have been using microsoft 2003 on my lapto and I
use outlook for my email but some reason lately when I read the messages I
can only read three or four messages than the program freezes.  I have un
install it and also re install it and the issue is still there.  I was
wondering if I need to upgrade if so what version would I need to get to
still use outlook for my email'  I need this taken care of this asap any
help would be great.
Thanks again.
Becky Sabo

On 6/11/12, Greg Aikens <gpaikens at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Beth,
> Everyone likes to do things different ways, but this is the way I 
> generally handle things when I'm traveling through an airport alone.  
> If I am taking a cab to the airport, I will have them take me to the 
> curb side check-in for my airline if it is available.  That way I can 
> ditch my checked bags as early as possible, because I feel like they 
> make navigating independently  a little more difficult.  If you do 
> curb side check-in, it is generally expected that you tip the person 
> handling your bags.  You can choose to follow this convention or not.  I
have done both.
> If they don't have curb side check-in, I have my cab driver find the 
> part of the drop off area with the sign for my airline so as to have 
> the shortest path to travel once I get inside.  Once inside I will 
> listen for the counters, lines of people, etc. and head towards one.  
> If it is the wrong one, they generally redirect me to the correct 
> counter.  There are often airline employees helping passengers in line 
> to answer questions etc. so keep an ear out.
>
> Once I have checked in, either curb side or at the counter inside, I 
> ask for assistance to my gate.  I know some people prefer to do this 
> independently, but I find it far less stressful and far quicker to get 
> assistance with this step.  Sometimes you have to wait a few minutes 
> for them to get someone up there to assist you, but I make sure I am 
> waiting in an area where there is an employee I can ask to make sure I 
> have not been forgotten.  These people have generally been helpful to 
> me and have understood when I refused a wheelchair.  Occasionally 
> you'll get someone who just doesn't get it, but if you are kind but firm,
they generally get the idea.
>
> When you get to security there is generally a line designated for 
> passengers with disabilities.  Sometimes it moves faster and sometimes 
> slower than the main lines, so choose wisely.  If you have asked for 
> assistance, you can ask the person with you to help judge the lines.  
> At security, you have to put everything you have into a bin, including 
> your shoes.  I usually put my cane through the scanner with all my 
> other stuff, but I think I have heard of people who keep it with them 
> when they pass through the metal detector.  I find it simpler to put 
> the cane through and trail the side of the machine up to the metal 
> detector gate.  At that point I ask the security person to reach their 
> hand through so I can touch hands with them to walk straight through 
> the metal detector without touching the sides.  All in all, I am separated
from my cane for 60 or 90 seconds at most.
>
> The person assisting me helps me find my gate, where I make contact 
> with the people at the desk and then take a seat, as near as I can to 
> the desk.  I usually pre board just because it seems easier.  Again, 
> you can choose to do this or not.
>
> The biggest thing to remember is that the people assisting you are 
> there to help you, not to tell you what to do.  If you are ever 
> uncomfortable, you should definitely say something.  You are the one 
> in control, and sometimes airport staff need to be reminded of that.  
> Remember that you are allowed to keep your cane with you at all times, 
> with the possible exception of passing through the metal detector.
>
> I wrote you a novel, but I hope at least some of this stuff is helpful.
> Just remember that this is one guy's opinion.  Have fun in GA.
>
> -Greg
> On Jun 11, 2012, at 11:17 PM, Beth wrote:
>
>> Hi, guys.  What are you nabs-sters doing for vacations?  I'm actually 
>> flying to Georgia to visit my boyfriend, and I would like some 
>> practical no-nonsense tips on how to go through security and airport
stuff period.
>> How should I deal with people who try to offer me a wheelchair to get 
>> into the plane?  Whaut's the best way to deal with people who might 
>> ask me to sit on the floor even?  This is only the second time I've 
>> planned a trip without a group of blind people or family around.  I 
>> would like to get some good tips on whuat to do at the airport, and 
>> how much it usually would cost for you Denver people to go from east
Denver, my house, to DIA.
>>  Thanks, guys.
>> Beth
>>
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