Nobody has mentioned the short-hand writer. I think of it as Carol made reference to toilet roll and I always thought of that paper in a similar way. Worst thing about the short-hand roll was how it all got caught up in nots so what was written on it had to take some unravelling too. I knew someone who used to have a waste paper bin for the paper to collect in to.
Eleanor----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Godfrey-McKay" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 1:12 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
Yes it is true. The right or left set of dots were configured so as not tomove the carridge - if I remember correctly. Richard Godfrey-McKay Tel: (01738) 445 880 Mobile: 07791-452593 -----Original Message-----From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf OfIain Lackie Sent: 10 July 2009 13:01 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips Is that true? Given the nature of the Stainsby, I don't see how that couldbe done. I know the St Dunstan's machine could be adapted for one hand. Howmany remember that one? Iain -------------------------------------------------- From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 11:04 AM To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for VipsOf course Tony the Stainsby even had keys for someone using only one hand.Now bet you did not think I knew that! *smile*. Eleanor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:54 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for VipsHi Peter, Was wondering about the Stainsby myself! Could never get my head around that one! No joking but is it still used? Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Beasley" <pjbeasley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:25 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for VipsWhat about the Stainsby. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:10 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips Hi Jill & All, Ah sure there appears not to be too much wrong with your fingers this weather! *smile* Yep I got the idea for this from a few lists but for this thread a slightly different approach! I think that this exercise is great to show what is still "alive& kickin" still say after say 20 years possible minimum and that is likely to stand the test of time! I agree that Perkins does tick a lot of boxes and I do agree about it being a little heavy! Remember though that making that lighter may not have the robustness to fit in to my thoughts of then "the test of time". Don't forget too that although a product for vips has lasted 20 or more years do you think that it will last a lot longer and not just disappear in to the night! Good to know that at times that "the old" can live quite happily with the new. Important this thread I feel too is too point out to younger younger listers of what went before, appreciating then the great advances in technology in either small or capitals! Love to hear justt a bit more on this thread! Think that so far anyway the Perkins though is winning hands down! Anyway Sermon endeth for now! *smile* Cheers Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: "JILLIAN GRANT" <geordiecompuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 9:25 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for VipsFunnily enough, on the BCAB list, they've been talking about Braillen print machines. But now the subject has moved on. Does this phrase ring any bells for anyone, baring in mind it wount sound right. "Ready master." That's what the thread's moved onto, the Vincent workstation. I used this so much in my primary school days. One more thing I've mentioned on that list. Did anyone own or use a Brother AX20 which had the speech box attached? I got 1 and as an immature 9 year old used to love to get it to swear. But the funniest one was its pronunciation of Hazel, Hazzel. lastly, who learned to use the Opticon? I tried and failed miserably with it. I actually had to train 2 fingers as my indexfinger had some sort of injury when I first started. Just as well thatI did though.My fingers were just too sensative to the pins and they used to hurt after a while. I wasn't very good at tracking with the camera either, and some lettters were difficult to decipher as well. was glad to give it up. they cost £3000, and those not in the know were convinced they'd be great when shopping etc. My parents had to go through charities to get 1, and that was true for the AX20 too. Jill. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kulvinder" <kbhogal1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 6:53 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for VipsWow, all that brings back some memories. Kulvinder Singh Bhogal Skypename: bobba2006 Windows messenger: Kulvinder@xxxxxxxx Mobile: +447792888797 ----- Original Message ----- From: "JILLIAN GRANT" <geordiecompuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 6:14 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for VipsI don't use my perkins much nowadays but it has its uses for things like labelling cds. I know there's the dymo gun, but I like to use all the contractions available to me and of course the dymo gun doesn't have them all. I did try with the dymo tape and adaptor but the tape used to fall through no matter how tight I pulled it, so dots didn't come out very well for me. I use the sticky back plastic sheets and get someone to cut the lines out for me then I cut the labels. I write as many words as I can on each line. that may be a few album titles or just 1. I still have my old tandy talking clock. It's 25 years old or so and I guess if I put batteries in it should still work. I don't though as it takes 3. quaint and dated though it may sound, I love it. I used to have the sharp talking calculator, the 1 with the alarm and timer and all that on it. would love to have 1 of those again, plus the Sharp talking clock and the Vox talking watch, though I bet there's few of those left. They were so fragile. Jill. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx> To: "access-uk" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:36 AM Subject: [access-uk] Technology Now & Then for VipsHi All, I'm intrigued with recent posts re technology on lists which have assisted us over the last while! This kind of question has , in different approaches appearred on other listts also! Trust that George is with this. The good old Perkins has stood the test of time! Great machine and it is/has beenng upgraded! Great product! Any other product or device which stands the test of time "technology related" it would bee glad to hear about! 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