[Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Measuring liquids

Wed Jul 25 04:19:35 UTC 2012

Wow, I want one of these hubbies that do laundry!

Cindy S.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Barb Roland
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 5:16 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Measuring liquids
> 
> 
> Thanks everyone for you input, much appreciated. I do have the front 
> loaders, I'll try the different techniques and find one that 
> works best for 
> me.
> Hubby does most of the laundry, but I do wash my own knitted 
> items and on 
> occasion will do the other laundry, hehe, Barb
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 12:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Measuring liquids
> 
> 
> > Great idea for a top loader but since I am so short, I had to get
> > stackable, frunt loading machines.  I cary the soap from 
> the kitchen, 
> > across the rug in the hall to the londry room and rarely 
> sp9ill it.  I 
> > just do not fill the cap all the way up.  Still is messy.  
> Rather have the 
> > mess in the kitchen than on the rug or on the floor and 
> fall and get hurt, 
> > some more!
> > With a stackable set, it did give me more storage space!
> > Terry P.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Terry Knox [mailto:tknox6 at sc.rr.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 4:15 PM
> > To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Measuring liquids
> >
> > Barb,
> > Being totally blind and doing a whole lot of wash, I am am 
> an expert 
> > on
> > this one. I ALSO USE THE BOTTLES THAT HAVE the pour spout 
> on the bottle. I 
> > pour the liquid while holding the cap for measuring 
> directly over the 
> > machine, top loader, and after pour in the soap I wash out 
> the lid in the 
> > water flow going into the machine and reseal bottle. I will 
> say, I HAVE A 
> > SMALL PLASTSSIC BOX THAT I have my soap sitting in in the 
> cabinet over the 
> > washer which I will clean out when I change bottles. I 
> REALIZE THIS MIGHT 
> > BE A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT WITH A FRONT LOADER BUT USING MY 
> FINGER AND NOT 
> > WORRYING ABOUT A LITTLE OVERFLOW IS NO BIG DEAL.
> > Terry K
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Barb 
> > Roland
> > Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 2:02 PM
> > To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Measuring liquids
> >
> > Joyce, I have the measuring cups that I can use, but I want to know 
> > how
> > you pour your laundry soap into it without making a mess or 
> overflowing or 
> > having to take it into the kitchen, risking drips, and 
> rinsing it out each 
> > time.
> > I want to know how total blind people do it.
> > Barb
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
> > To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 12:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Measuring liquids
> >
> >
> >> They do have measuring cups that are a separate cup for  each cup  
> >> size. Tupperware puts out the best as they have it for: 1/4, 1/3, 
> >> 1/2,  2/3, 3/4, and 1 cup.
> >>
> >> Usually, you can find the ones that have 1/4, 1/3, 1/2,  
> and 1 cup in 
> >> most places.
> >>
> >> Joyce  Kane
> >> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
> >> Blindhands at AOL.com
> >>
> >>
> >> In a message dated 7/22/2012 12:48:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> >> barbwire59 at gmail.com writes:
> >>
> >> right  now I want to be able to measure laundry soap so 
> 1/4 cup. Barb
> >> -----  Original Message -----
> >> From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
> >> To:  <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 11:40  AM
> >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: Measuring liquids
> >>
> >>
> >>>  Not sure what you are trying to measure.  How small 
> amount of liquid
> >>> or how large?
> >>>
> >>> Joyce  Kane
> >>>  _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> >>> Blindhands at AOL.com
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> In a message dated 7/22/2012  11:30:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> >>> barbwire59 at gmail.com  writes:
> >>>
> >>> Sorry  this is off topic, yet in a way it may not  be 
> especially when
> >>> making soaps,  having just made  Lynda's liquid laundry soap, I'm
> >>> trying to find
> >> a
> >>> way to  measure  the soap with no sight and not using a liquid
> >>> indicator since I  cannot  hear the beeps.
> >>> I still have some sight but want to start  getting in the 
>  habit of
> >>> doing so without sight before  my vision gets worst, 
> would appreciate
> >>> any feedback from you  all.
> >>> Feel free to email me off list at   barbwire59 at gmail.com
> >>> thanks,  Barb
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