[NFBWATLK] Seeking recommendations for a personal driver

Wed Apr 5 04:17:35 UTC 2017

Unfortunately, Seattle traffic is such that it would generally not be 
practical schedule-wise for me to take her by bus to camp and then go to 
work, myself, by bus in a different part of the city, and then reverse 
the process on the way home.  It's a good reminder not to rule out other 
possible drivers for hire, though only having been here since last 
summer, I feel reluctant to offer driving money to other parents in case 
that creates offense or awkwardness.  If I were involved with a church 
or other, neighborhood group thus far, an ad on a billboard there would, 
indeed, make sense.

To clarify, the camp was intended as an example, but my desire is 
generally to have a trustworthy driver for hire whom I could call 
directly as needed.  I did this on occasion in the DC area and know of 
other blind folks who also value having such a driver as one resource 
among others.

On 4/4/2017 8:07 AM, Becky Frankeberger via NFBWATLK wrote:
> Or you could get up early and ride with her as far as you can by bus or
> Access, then come after her when the camp is over or just about over. Also,
> people like making extra money. So don't rule out her friend's parents or
> grandparents. A person from your church is another option.  Personally, I
> would get up early and take her myself. I am told I am overly concerned as I
> have never had children. You just hear too much. This way I know she is safe
> with me and hopefully everyone at that camp has had a thorough background
> check.
>
> Hug that precious one,
>
> Becky
>   -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamal
> Mazrui via NFBWATLK
> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 7:53 AM
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> Cc: Jamal Mazrui <jamal at empowermentzone.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBWATLK] Seeking recommendations for a personal driver
>
> Thanks for the suggestions.  Indeed, sometimes other parents can help if the
> driving is to a joint activity.  In general, I would not want to ask other
> parents for the favor if their kid is not also involved.
>
>
> One reason for exploring this is that I would like my daughter to go to a
> particular day camp in another part of Seattle for a week or two in the
> summer, and we do not know of other kids going there.  She would need a ride
> back and forth each day.  The camp does not offer transportation itself.
>
>
>
> On 4/3/2017 8:44 PM, Lauren Merryfield via NFBWATLK wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I wonder if calling 211 would help at all. They are related to United
>> Way and sometimes they are able to help.
>>
>> Would the parents of one of your daughter's friends be able to help?
>> Thanks,
>> Lauren
>>
>> Blessings in Jesus' name. "But as for me, I will sing about your
>> power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.
>> For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress."
>>      --Psalm 59:16, NLT
>> Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it."
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamal
>> Mazrui via NFBWATLK
>> Sent: Monday, April 3, 2017 6:44 PM
>> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jamal Mazrui <jamal at empowermentzone.com>
>> Subject: [NFBWATLK] Seeking recommendations for a personal driver
>>
>> Although I regularly use Uber and Lift, I would also like to have the
>> name and number of at least one driver that I can call directly for
>> reliable, personalized service.  The person should be trustworthy
>> enough for driving my 10 year old daughter without my wife or me.
>>
>>
>> Can anyone give me such contact info?  Feel free to write either on or
>> off list.
>>
>>
>> Jamal
>>
>>
>>
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