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

Sat Mar 2 22:05:44 UTC 2024

Oh, really? You can ask the staff to file notches for you? I didn't know they would do something like that. Thanks. That sounds like the easiest of all!

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

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
> 
> 
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>>   1. Labeling metal spoons (Debbie Gabe)
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>> From: Debbie Gabe <debbiegabe at live.com>
>> To: Georgia Kitchen via NFB-Braille-Discussion < 
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>> 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
>> 
>> 
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>> 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
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>> 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
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>> On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 3:07 PM Debbie Gabe via 
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion < nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 
>> 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.
>> 
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>> On Behalf Of Georgia Kitchen via NFB-Braille-Discussion
>> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:58 PM
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>> 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
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>> 
>> On Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 1:53 AM Debbie Gabe via 
>> NFB-Braille-Discussion < nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 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
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>> Hope to see you this Saturday.
>> Debbie Gabe
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>> NFB of Hawaii Anuenue Chapter
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