[Nfb-history] Idea for event or exhibit at convention

[David Andrews]

These are old-time stereotyped blind activities which have largely 
fallen into disfavor.  I bet there aren't that many people who even 
know how to do these things any longer.

Dave

At 12:21 AM 1/23/2015, you wrote:
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>Hello:
>
>      This list has been too quiet. Recently, I was reading the 
> article Making Hay from the Kernel book of the same name. In Making 
> Hay Dr. Jernigan talks about learning to cane chairs and make 
> brooms as well as how he made tables and lamps. I wonder if members 
> would find it interesting to see a demonstration of chair caning or 
> broom making. Never having seen either activity, I have no idea if 
> this is even possible. Have a great day.
>
>Regards,
>
>Robert

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
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