From carcione at access.net Thu May 21 13:50:12 2020 From: carcione at access.net (Tracy Carcione) Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 09:50:12 -0400 Subject: [NJAGDU] FW: [NAGDU] FOLLOWING UP WITH INFORMATION FROM LAST SATURDAY'S YAPPY HOUR CALL In-Reply-To: <003101d62f75$346212d0$9d263870$@sbcglobal.net> References: <003101d62f75$346212d0$9d263870$.ref@sbcglobal.net> <003101d62f75$346212d0$9d263870$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <000b01d62f76$c001d400$40057c00$@access.net> This message was on the NAGDU list, and I thought others might find it interesting. Tracy -----Original Message----- From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Susan Jones via NAGDU Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:39 AM To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' Cc: Susan Jones Subject: [NAGDU] FOLLOWING UP WITH INFORMATION FROM LAST SATURDAY'S YAPPY HOUR CALL Good morning listers, On the call last Saturday, the subject of how to handle loose dogs while walking with our dogs was raised. I mentioned that Graham Buck, a long-time trainer with Guiding Eyes, had recommended an item that I had ordered. I have now received the item, which I ordered on Amazon, and am prepared to tell you about it: The Company of Amimals Pet Corrector Is a small spray can that puts out a puff of air. I got a two-pack. The cans are small enough, you can place one in your pocket when you go out for a walk. When you push the button to spray the puff of air, you can direct it toward the menacing dog. I don't think it would have much effect on your guide, since it is directional, and you would aim it at the offending dog. It's not that loud, but functions kind of like an air horn. It's not scary, but might be a little surprising for the approaching dog, and hopefully give him/her the urge to back off. Since I'm between dogs, I haven't had a chance to use it in real life, but Graham has, and says it works well. We were talking about books related to dogs, especially guide dogs. The one I mentioned was TRUSTING CALVIN: How a Dog Helped Heal a Holocaust Survivor's Heart, by Sharon O. Peters. It is available on BARD, both in Braille and audio. It's a biography of Max Edelman, who had seen dogs do unspeakable things in Nazi concentration camps. He realizes a guide dog will offer him more independence, but he struggles to bond with his dog. I thought it was one of the best books I ever read. Kind regards, Susan Jones, Indianapolis IN _______________________________________________ NAGDU mailing list NAGDU at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NAGDU: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/carcione%40access.net From blind411 at verizon.net Sat May 30 16:21:34 2020 From: blind411 at verizon.net (Marion Gwizdala, ) Date: Sat, 30 May 2020 12:21:34 -0400 Subject: [NJAGDU] Yappy Hour: Welcome to my kitchen! References: <004901d6369e$64313f10$2c93bd30$.ref@verizon.net> Message-ID: <004901d6369e$64313f10$2c93bd30$@verizon.net> Dear Friends, One of Merry's and my favorite things to do is to have friends over to our home while I play in the favorite room of our house - my kitchen. >From my kitchen, I can be a part of everything going on in the house, whether in the dining room, florida room, or the living room, I can be a part of the gathering from my kitchen. Of course, the favorite place to be for those n the know is around the bar where they have the limited opportunity to sample what everyone else will enjoy a little later! I would love to have all of you over to my home for dinner; however, distance and some little bug is keeping this from happening live. Nonetheless, I would like to invite you to join me this afternoon while I play in my kitchen! Come gather around my bar and let's get yappy! One of my wife's favorite soups is served by a locally famous establishment named "Beef O'Brady's" - Chicken Poblano Soup. Last night I found a recipe and just got back home from buying what I need to make a version of this dish....or bowl! If you would like to make it with me or are inspired to try it at a later time, here is the recipe: Chicken Poblano Soup 3 poblano peppers 3 chicken breasts bone in and skin on 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 8 cups chicken broth 16 ounces roasted corn frozen 2 15 oz. cans black beans 2 red bell peppers diced finely 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 1 lime juiced 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream 1 jalape?o thinly sliced Method 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 2. Season the poblano pepper and chicken with the canola oil, half the salt and pepper and put onto a baking sheet lined with foil. 3. Roast for 25 - 30 minutes or until peppers are charred and chicken is cooked through. 4. While the food is roasting start the soup by adding in the butter and flour into a large stockpot. 5. Cook the mixture while whisking for about 1 minute 6. Add the chicken broth. 7. Bring the mixture to a light boil then add in the corn, black beans and red bell peppers and let it simmer for 15 minutes while the food finishes in the oven. 8. Shred the chicken, deseed the peppers, and dice the poblano peppers adding them to the soup. 9. Add in the remaining salt, cheddar and pepper jack cheese, lime juice, cumin, cayenne, and cream. 10. Stir until melted and combined and garnish with jalape?os before serving. As is true with any soup, a crusty, absorbent bread is also a must! On my way home this morning, I dropped by our local Latin American supermarket where I picked up the poblano peppers and two loaves of freshly baked Cuban bread. *It was still hot! That will soak up the broth just fine! Read on for directions to my kitchen! Fraternally yours, Marion Marion Gwizdala, President National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU) National Federation of the Blind (813) 626-2789 President at NAGDU.ORG Visit our website Follow us on Twitter The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds you back. Hello everyone. Please share where appropriate. It is almost time for another Yappy hour, sponsored by the National Association of Guide Dog Users. We will be meeting this coming Saturday, May 30, starting at 3 p.m. eastern time. That calculates to 2 p.m. central Time, 1 p.m. mountain time, and 12 noon Pacific time. If you live in other parts of the world, please check the timezone accordingly. The meeting will last for approximately two hours -- Although we have been, on occasion, known to go a little longer. We would love to meet in person and hang out, but distance and a few other life-factors prevent this from happening. Therefore, we will meet on the popular Zoom platform. Connecting to the Zoom session is very simple whether you do it from a smartphone, tablet, computer, or a traditional phone call. The connection information is below. Topic: National Association of Guide Dog Users Yappy Hour Date: Saturday May 30, 2020, and every other Saturday until further notice Time: 3PM Eastern, 2PM Central, 1PM Mountain, and 12PM Pacific Where: Virtual location using Zoom You can join using one of three methods. Method one: Join by using the free Zoom app from any smartphone, tablet, Mac, PC, or laptop by using this link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8136262789 Please note that when you enter the meeting, you will be prompted for a password. The meeting ID is 813 626 2789 and the password is 62438, which spells NAGDU on a typical telephone keypad. Method two: Join from any smartphone by tapping the following special one-tap link. When you connect this way, your smartphone will make a mobile phone call to a Houston number and it will automatically input both the meeting ID and password for you. +13462487799,,8136262789#,,#,62438# Please note that when using this method, the number dialed may not be a local number. If you need to find a local number, you should check the Zoom website. Method three: Join from any smartphone or land line phone by dialing the following Houston number. When you connect this way, you will need to enter the meeting ID, 813 626 2789, then press the pound key twice, followed by the meeting password, 62438. (346) 248-7799 Once again, the number dialed may not be a local number. If you need to find a local number, you should check the Zoom website. As always, if you have any questions about how to connect or need any other sort of assistance, please call, email, or text me and I will be happy to assist. -- Raul A. Gallegos Vice President: National Association of Guide Dog Users Vice President: National Federation of the Blind Houston Chapter rgallegos at nagdu.org | (832) 554-7285 "Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap." - Kenneth Jernigan _______________________________________________ NAGDU mailing list NAGDU at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NAGDU: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/carcione%40access.net _______________________________________________ NAGDU mailing list NAGDU at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NAGDU: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/blind411%40verizon.net