[nagdu] portable canes was my adventure without my cane

Thu Oct 13 15:26:15 UTC 2011

Marsha,

Thank you!  I think I'm going to go ahead and get one.  I didn't know 
they had a textured grip.  That's a nice addition.

Julie
On 10/13/2011 9:41 AM, Marsha Drenth wrote:
> 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
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> 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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