[nagdu] portable canes was my adventure without my cane

Thu Oct 13 14:41:54 UTC 2011

Julie,

I bought a telescopic NFB cane at Washington Seminar, and believe it or not,
its still in one piece. This is one of the new NFB telescopic canes that has
the new textured handle. It is very light weight, very durable. And I have
used this cane a good bit. Typically I have been hard on canes, and with the
old canes, they only lasted days maybe weeks. This one has by far surpassed
my expectations of it. I also bought one of the nfb folding canes, I have
not used this one as much. But in my opinion, the new telescopic canes are
worth the money.  

Just my two cents,
Marsha 

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Julie J.
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 10:31 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] portable canes was my adventure without my cane

I was wondering if anyone has tried out the new NFB telescopic canes?  I 
heard they are thinner and lighter weight than the old model telescopic 
canes, but then someone else said they are so close to the same to make 
no difference.

I was thinking of buying one.  I have only one portable cane and it is 
very old.  It's probably time for a new one. I'm starting, very 
tentatively, to walk again.  I haven't exactly figured out the best way 
to keep my balance, have occasional weight bearing help and know what is 
ahead so I don't run into things.  I think Monty can do all of that in 
the beginning when I am moving at turtle pace, but beyond that I'm not 
sure.  I may need to have him provide the mobility assistance and use a 
cane for navigation.  Or I may need a support cane and have him guide.  
I don't think I'll figure it all out until I try out different options. 
*smile*

Anyway I want the thinnest, lightest white cane possible that uses a 
metal tip.  Any and all suggestions are welcome!

TIA
Julie
On 10/13/2011 8:04 AM, Peggy wrote:
> I need to get a couple telescopic ones ... one to keep in my bag and 
> one by the door, I hate those canes for long use but for quick and 
> portable they're great!!  Unless anyone else out there has suggestions 
> on what's better for quick and portable!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:19 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> Thank you for this.
> Why not just keep an unfolded cane by the door? That's what I do
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Peggy
> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:26 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> Well when a cane was all I used that is where I kept mine and then it was
> easy to grab and go, but now I use folding canes because then I 
> usually have
> a dog and a cane with me wherever I go and a folding cane isn't quite so
> easy to just grab and go, really should buy a straight white one again to
> keep by my door ... that's what I meant by inconvienant.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:54 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> Peggy,
> How is it inconvient to grab a cane? Just keep it by the door and 
> that's all
> that neeed happen.
> Can you explain?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Peggy
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:40 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> I guess I understand in certain situations that a dog nor a cane are 
> usable
> but if you can use them then use them.  I too can check the mail 
> without my
> cane but sometimes take it especially in the wintertime.  I understand 
> that
> it's inconvient at times to grab your dog or your cane for little outings
> but I'd rather have my blind tools with me than kill myself tripping over
> something that someone has left where I'm not expecting it to be.  And 
> at SE
> you can choose to use your cane or not use your cane, I chose to use mine
> between dogs.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 8:18 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> Is it me, or do other people find this troubling?
> I ask because it is very rare that I don't use my cane. I don't use it 
> when
> I go flying or gliding.  I didn't use it when I marched and I don't 
> use when
> I dance or swim.
> With flying and marching, I have my cane until right before we start, 
> then
> give it to someone I trust and go do my thing.
> I don't need to run into the trash can somebody has left out or the bike
> somebody forgot to put away when my cane will in theory find that stuff
> before I do.
> I don't need to prove that I can do things without the cane, in the 
> examples
> above, it's just practical to not have it
> I guess I don't understand the mindset of "look at me, ma, no hands!" 
> when
> the prudent thing to do in this situation is use the cane.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Chantel Cuddemi
> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 2:11 PM
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> Subject: [nagdu] my adventure without my cane
>
> HI all,
>
> Some
>
> of you know about this off list already but I thought I'd share this 
> anyway.
>
>
> Since we've been talking about not using your cane once you're at 
> guide dog
> school, I decided to try something yesterday that I had tried to do once
> earlier this week.
>
> I was able to bring the mail in without using my cane. I had to hug 
> the edge
> of the grass and make sure to stay on the right side of the driveway 
> and I
> used my ears to follow the sounds of the cars driving by to make sure 
> I was
> heading in the right direction.
>
> I am so very proud of myself. I didn't think I'd be able to go get the 
> mail
> without my cane but I did.
>
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