[nagdu] update on my wrist

Fri Jun 13 02:21:18 UTC 2014

Siri will automatically cut you off after 30 seconds if you are dictating from any text field. All you then have to do is to finger double tap or press the dictate button again.
Hope that helps, and sorry for the brief off-topic post.
Aleeha

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 12, 2014, at 10:18 PM, Kathy Davis via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks so much for the pointers but my biggest problem is Siri cutting me
> off when I am dictating a text message. Do you encounter this happening when
> texting? 
>    How in the world are you feeling? I pray you are improving daily and
> thanks so much for all you do in managing the NAGDU List. I must admit that
> I do get very tired of certain individuals posting over and over when they
> don't really have much to say. You are very patient and diplomatic. Will you
> be in Orlando for the National Convention? I should arrive on Tuesday in
> time for the NAGDU meeting. 
> 
> Thanks again and if you have any more pearls of wisdom pertaining to Siri
> and texting it would be much appreciated. 
> 
> Kathy Davis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer via
> nagdu
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 5:14 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] update on my wrist
> 
> Kathy. 
> You have to go at Siri's pace. So first, tell her you want to "send an
> email" then she'll ask to who, and you tell her. Then she'll ask for the
> subject and you tell her. Then she'll prompt again for your message. Pause
> and she'll ask if you're done. 
> Does this help?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kathy Davis via
> nagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 4:19 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] update on my wrist
> 
> The trouble I have with Siri is that she cuts me off in the middle of
> dictating a message almost constantly. I do not speak slowly but instead
> make certain that the words to her are being said quickly. Any suggestions
> about this would be much appreciated and do feel free to write to me
> privately. 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kathy
> 
> kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer via
> nagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 8:35 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] update on my wrist
> 
> Siri on the Iphone is good at dictation. Marsha uses an Iphone so my guess
> is that's what she's doing. The trick is to speak as you'd write and that
> can be difficult.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kathy Davis via
> nagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 1:35 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] update on my wrist
> 
> Hi Marsha,
>    My goodness! You are really going through a tough time. I am frankly
> amazed that you are able to dictate your e-mail messages so accurately. How
> do you use a dictation method of doing this as I have no idea. 
>    Here's hoping and praying that you will receive the support you need
> during these difficult times. 
> 
> Blessings always,
> 
> Kathy Davis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marsha Drenth via
> nagdu
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 8:36 PM
> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
> Subject: [nagdu] update on my wrist
> 
> hi list,
> For all of those who emailed on list and off list about my wrist. It was
> very much appreciated, including the prayers.
> So today I went to the orthopedic doctor. And it was confirmed that my wrist
> is broken. I was so sure that it was not. But that's to show how much I
> don't know. :-) currently I am in a brace for two weeks. After the two weeks
> I'll go back to the doctor and have more x-rays done. If I'm healing I'll be
> able to stay in the brace if I'm not I'll go to the cast. Of course this
> still means that I cannot type, cannot sign, ASL, read braille, use my
> braille  display, and numerous other things. 
> Thank you to all those who wrote about tips and or tricks. For working your
> dog with one hand. If any others have any other tips that would be much
> appreciated too.
> Again I ask your patience with me. As all of my emails are using dictation.
> And yes it is granted that I will at least mess up once or twice.
> Thanks!
> Marsha drenth
> email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
> Sent with my IPhone
> Please note that this email communication has been sent using my iPhone. As
> such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts to mitigate errors.
> Please do not be hesitant to ask for clarification as necessary. 
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