[Nfbf-l] Reminder for those going to the baseball game, plus introduction

[Denise Valkema]

The 2014 convention cruise has been canceled because some of our members would not be able to participate. We will be talking about 2014 convention at the convention this weekend.

Thanks for introducing yourself and the helpful info.



Sent from Denise's iPhone 

On May 23, 2013, at 11:51 AM, "Dean Martineau" <dean at topdotenterprises.com> wrote:

> Hello.  Since this is my first post to the list, allow me to introduce
> myself.  I am an adaptive technology trainer and compiler of the rather
> popular weekly newsletter Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday.  If you have
> questions about any of those matters, training, consulting, receiving
> Tidbits, feel free to write to me off list.  
> 
> My wife Marilyn and I are moving, for some variable percentage of the year,
> to Melbourne.  I am typically not a member of either organization of the
> blind.  My plan is to join this and the FCB list so I can offer assistance,
> hopefuly form friendships, and keep abreast of what is going on.  I may be
> interested in attending the cruise state Convention, so invite somebody to
> write to me off list about membership so I can do that.
> 
> Now, to the matter at hand: To answer Miranda's question, If you try
> listening to the game you are attending via an iPhone app, you will get a
> very significant delay, which will make the experience rather unpleasant.
> You likely can't use the TuneIn app, you will need the MLB app, since most
> of the time, game broadcasts are blocked from streaming.  Indeed, you will
> also get an annoying delay if you set out to listen to the game over the
> standard frequencies of WDAE using a radio.  Most, but not all, stadiums
> provide a designated fm frequency, usually near the top of the dial, to
> provide real-time listening for radio listeners attending the game.  I hope,
> for your sakes, that the Trop has such an accommodation, as hearing the
> account of what happened five or ten seconds ago isn't really very
> worthwhile!
> 
> Looking forward to meeting many of you and to offering assistance where I
> can.
> 
> Dean
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Ellsworth
> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:22 AM
> To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Reminder for those going to the baseball game
> 
> Hi Sherri,
> 
> It is on WDAE which I believe is 620 on the AM dial.  They have also begun
> broadcasting on FM which I think is 93.5 but I'll have to check on that one.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jim
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:42 AM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Reminder for those going to the baseball game
> 
> Which station broadcasts the Rays Jim? Thanks.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Ellsworth" <jellsworth1 at tampabay.rr.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:31 PM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Reminder for those going to the baseball game
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 
> 
> I just wanted to suggest that if you are going to the Ray's game on Saturday
> you should consider bringing an AM-FM radio with a headset along for the
> game.  That way you will know what all is going on.  It needs to have a
> headset so you don't disturb others around you.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks and see you at convention,
> 
> Jim
> 
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