[stylist] Cane length

[Robert Newman]

Judith, I'd go with the longer cane, up to your nose. Most of us can adjust
to the change to a longer cane and learn to really appreciate the extra
length and the advantages it brings. Try it this time. Try it, you'll like
it. 


Robert Leslie Newman 
Email- newmanrl at cox.net
THOUGHT PROVOKER Website- 
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-----Original Message-----
From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Judith Bron
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 7:28 AM
To: NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List
Subject: Re: [stylist] cane technique in the snow?

I need advice.  When measuring for an NFB cane, should I measure from the
tip of my nose or from my shoulder?  Thanks, Judith
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Canaday M.A. N6YR" <n6yr at sunflower.com>
To: "NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 1:47 AM
Subject: [stylist] cane technique in the snow?


> 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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