[nagdu] portable canes was my adventure without my cane

Thu Oct 13 21:37:06 UTC 2011

Brenda,

Give it a good twist.  that usually solves the auto collapse feature! 
*smile*

Julie

On 10/13/2011 2:36 PM, Brenda wrote:
> They have new NFB telescoping canes with textured handles.  do they 
> collapse every so many feet like the nontextured handle canes?  I 
> loved my NFB collapsable except it collapsed too much.
> Brenda
>
>
>
> On 10/13/2011 10:41 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.
>>>
>>> Email: jawsgirl87 at gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> facebook: jawsgirl87 at gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jawsgirl87
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> skype: leogirl48
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> msn: jawsgirl87 at gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> aim: scholarmistress
>>>
>>>
>>>
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