[NFB-Braille-Discussion] NFB-Braille-Discussion Digest, Vol 44, Issue 1

Sat Mar 2 18:22:44 UTC 2024

You could do the same thing with a file, which could be done by the staff at many hardware stores. 

Warmth, 
Sanho 

> On Mar 2, 2024, at 10:36 AM, Carlton Anne Cook Walker via NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good morning,
> This is the first time I remember seeing this thread, so I apologize if
> this idea has already been mentioned:
> 
> Take thin, small rubber bands (about one-half inch in diameter, avoidable
> it the hair care aisle, and that are quite inexpensive) and put them on the
> handles if the measuring spoons like so:
> 
> One-quarter teaspoon: 4 rubber bands along the handle
> 
> One-half teaspoon: 2 rubber bands along the handle
> 
> One teaspoon: 1 rubber band on the handle
> 
> One tablespoon: no rubber bands
> 
> 
> These rubber bands tend to questions walking, including dishwashing.
> 
> 
> 
> This process also works with measuring cups:
> 
> One-quarter cup: 4 rubber bands along the handle
> 
> One-third cup: 3 rubber bands along the handle
> 
> One-half cup: 2 rubber bands along the handle
> 
> One cup: 1 rubber band on the handle
> 
> 
> 
> Hope these ideas help,
> Carlton
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Mar 2, 2024, 7:00 AM <nfb-braille-discussion-request at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Send NFB-Braille-Discussion mailing list submissions to
>>        nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org
>> 
>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
>> 
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org
>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
>>        nfb-braille-discussion-request at nfbnet.org
>> 
>> You can reach the person managing the list at
>>        nfb-braille-discussion-owner at nfbnet.org
>> 
>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
>> than "Re: Contents of NFB-Braille-Discussion digest..."
>> Today's Topics:
>> 
>>   1. Labeling metal spoons (Debbie Gabe)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Debbie Gabe <debbiegabe at live.com>
>> To: Georgia Kitchen via NFB-Braille-Discussion <
>> nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc:
>> Bcc:
>> Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2024 04:52:04 +0000
>> Subject: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Labeling metal spoons
>> Hi Georgia,
>> I really have not been ignoring you. Just been extremely busy here for the
>> past couple weeks. I got some great ideas that I have not had a chance to
>> try yet. In the past, I have filed notches in my plastic spoon and cut
>> handles, but it’s too hard for the metal spoons.  The ideas I got
>> included:  1. Tie something  through the holes of the spoon handles. 2.
>> Find something that makes bumps either in the bowls or handles.  I think
>> I’ll try tying something through the holds and tying knots to equal: 1 knot
>> for 1 tsp, 2 knots for half tsp or half tbl; 3 knots for 1 third tsp, and 4
>> knots for 1 fourth tsp. If that doesn’t work, then I’ll try the 2nd idea.
>> There were other ideas, but these were the ones I liked the best.
>> Debbie
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From:
>> Date: February 25, 2024 at 4:09:23 PM HST
>> To: NFB Braille Discussion List <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Georgia Kitchen <kitchen2809 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] NFB of Hawaii All About Braille zoom
>> Reply-To: NFB Braille Discussion List <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org>
>> Hi Debbie, this is Georgia from Michigan. Thank you for your message. Yes
>> that Highmarks is difficult to use. I don't attempt to use it. I have
>> someone else do it. If you have time, I'd be interested in knowing about
>> your other methods for marking the measuring spoons. I suppose you could
>> file into them with something maybe But I'd be interested in in suggestions
>> and tips. I'm at my moms so I didn't make the meeting. Take care bye
>> 
>> Georgia Kitchen
>> Genesee County Chapter National Federation of the Blind
>> NFB-Newsline
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 3:07 PM Debbie Gabe via NFB-Braille-Discussion <
>> nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Georgia
>> Thanks for the tip.  I almost always smear Hi Marks so I try to stay away
>> from that. I got some good ideas from the zoom meeting yesterday though.
>> Thanks again.
>> Take good care
>> Debbie.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>> On Behalf Of Georgia Kitchen via NFB-Braille-Discussion
>> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:58 PM
>> To: NFB Braille Discussion List <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Georgia Kitchen <kitchen2809 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] NFB of Hawaii All About Braille zoom
>> 
>> Hi Debbie, I'm not sure if I can make the meeting on Saturday. I may have
>> met you when I was at the brill seminar in Baltimore several years ago. I
>> hope things are good in Hawaii. I really love it there. I haven't been
>> there in a long time though it is lovely. I have some measuring cups that I
>> labeled probably 30 or 40 years ago. Actually, my reader labeled them with
>> high marks One bat for one cup two dots for half a cup three dots for a
>> third a cup four dots for a quarter of a cup. The major spoons might have
>> to be done a little bit differently but you get the idea. Take care and
>> have a great week. I'm doing OK hanging in here got some health issues and
>> helping mom a lot as well bye.
>> 
>> Georgia Kitchen
>> Genesee County Chapter National Federation of the Blind NFB-Newsline
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 1:53 AM Debbie Gabe via NFB-Braille-Discussion <
>> nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> Please share this with anyone who might be interested.
>> 
>> The NFB of Hawaii invites you to attend a 1-hour zoom meeting called
>> All About Braille this week:
>> Date:  Saturday, February 24, 2024
>> Time: 11 am Hawaii time
>> 1 pm Pacific time
>> 2 pm mountain time
>> 3 pm central time
>> 4 pm eastern time.
>> 
>> Topics: anything having to do with braille, for example: problems
>> reading braille, uncontracted and contracted braille, UEB, braille
>> slating, braille drawings, electronic refreshable braille, the
>> e-readers given out by state libraries for the blind, etc.
>> Come with your questions and suggestions for specific topics.
>> How do you use braille?
>> I need suggestions on labeling metal measuring spoons.
>> You don't have to already know braille.
>> 
>> The zoom link is:
>> Join Zoom Meeting
>> 
>> https://zoom.us/j/7454185223
>> 
>> Meeting ID: 745 418 5223
>> 
>> One tap mobile
>> +13462487799,,7454185223# US (Houston) 14086380968,,7454185223# US
>> +(San Jose)
>> 
>> Hope to see you this Saturday.
>> Debbie Gabe
>> NFB of Hawaii Braille Division
>> NFB of Hawaii Anuenue Chapter
>> _______________________________________________
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion mailing list
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion:
>> 
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org/ki
>> tchen2809%40gmail.com
>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org/kitchen2809%40gmail.com>
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion mailing list
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion:
>> 
>> 
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org/dgabe808%40gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion mailing list
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion:
>> 
>> 
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org/kitchen2809%40gmail.com
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion mailing list
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion:
>> 
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org/dgabe808%40gmail.com
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion mailing list
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org
>> 
> _______________________________________________
> NFB-Braille-Discussion mailing list
> NFB-Braille-Discussion at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Braille-Discussion:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org/sanho817%40gmail.com