[stylist] cane technique in the snow?

[James Canaday M.A. N6YR]

Judith,
I am delighted you're getting an nfb cane.  I got to the tip of my 
nose because I am an agressive walker.  from what I've read you 
probably want to measure to your chin.
jc

Jim Canaday M.A.
Lawrence, KS

At 07:27 AM 12/17/2008, you wrote:
>I need advice.  When measuring for an NFB cane, should I measure 
>from the tip of my nose or from my shoulder?  Thanks, Judith
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>>dear Robert,
>>today we have 3.5 inches of light fluffy snow on the ground, and as 
>>I walked in it I realized that I use my cane differently.
>>obviously I'm still checking the surface coming up in front of 
>>me.  my cane also serves to help locate the landmarks that stick up 
>>out of the snow such as fences, signs, etc, helpful for 
>>orientation.  and on occasion I push the tip down through the snow 
>>to feel the ground surface, to see if I am still over the sidewalk.
>>
>>I was also using the tip to check approaching surfaces cleared of 
>>snow for icey slicks.
>>some of these extra snow applications I don't think I could do with 
>>a rollerball cane.  I am pretty sure  I couldn't detect icey slicks 
>>vs plain concrete with the rollerball.
>>
>>what are your thoughts Robert?
>>
>>jc
>>
>>Jim Canaday M.A.
>>Lawrence, KS
>>
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