[access-uk] Re: Talking Microwaves All,

  • From: Eleanor Martha Burke <eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 23:24:32 +0000

she knows he is hearing impaired!



> On 11 Jan 2015, at 23:21, James English <james13english@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I have one of the microwaves discussed before, with the 2 dials for
> time and power. Works fine for me.
> 
> Also, shall we stop the arguing? If Angie thought that Derek was
> hearing impaired, it seems quite an understandable question to ask
> (though it may have been rather less abrupt,) given the topic.
> Also, if someone's offended by a question, ignore it. Don't start
> hounding people for asking it.
> 
> -James
> 
>> On 1/11/15, Dave Sheridan <dsheridan65@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi Eleanor
>> 
>> Thanks for this. I'm replying just to you to inform you that I've been
>> contacted privately by another member of the list telling me that Angie is
>> autistic and occasionally makes inappropriate comments like this. I have
>> responded simply to say that I'm not happy when witnessing bullying as this
>> was and that my email was measured and appropriate. When bullying occurs I
>> believe it is right to speak out for both those being bullied and for the
>> bully as silence can be seen as acceptance of such behaviour. So thank you
>> also for speaking up.
>> 
>> All the best from Dave
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On 11 Jan 2015, at 21:48, Eleanor Burke <eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Well said Dave.
>>> 
>>> -original message-
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Talking Microwaves All,
>>> From: Dave Sheridan <dsheridan65@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Date: 11/01/2015 9:07 pm
>>> 
>>> Hi Angie
>>> 
>>> I don't see anything within Derek's email about talking microwaves. I know
>>> this thread started with this topic but others have referred to ones that
>>> don't talk. Derek simply posed the question of controlling a microwave
>>> using an iPhone which seems a reasonable question. Why you need to use a
>>> personal comment towards Derek beats me? If he is hearing impaired as you
>>> imply then using an iPhone in conjunction with a braille display for this
>>> may possibly be a solution for him and some others.
>>> 
>>> Dave
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On 11 Jan 2015, at 20:37, Angela Stone <jamfordel@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Derek
>>>> No it wouldn't
>>>> And anyway why do you need a talking microwave
>>>> You wouldn't be able to hear it
>>>> Angie
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jan 11, 2015, at 19:28, "Derek Hornby"
>>>>> <derek.hornby_uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Wonder if  it could be possible for an iphone to control the
>>>>> microwave.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Well I was thinking central  heating can be iphone linked, to shy not
>>>>> a microwave.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Derek
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>>>> Behalf Of Jackie Brown
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2015 3:27 PM
>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Talking Microwaves All,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Carol
>>>>> 
>>>>> Ours is a small ordinary machine with two dials on it.  One allows you
>>>>> to
>>>>> turn it to however many minutes you want, and the other dial is for
>>>>> varying
>>>>> the power.  Both dials are mechanical and have points on them which
>>>>> you can
>>>>> feel.  It only cost £60, but it does what we need for heating up
>>>>> porridge
>>>>> etc.  My Cobolt microwave didn't last that long for the little use it
>>>>> had,
>>>>> and I prefer this model as it is nice and quiet without all the
>>>>> chatter
>>>>> first thing in the morning! (smile).  If you are in the market for
>>>>> something
>>>>> that basic, I'll get the model for you, I can't remember offhand.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Jackie Brown
>>>>> Emails: jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>> thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> jackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Website: www.thebrownsplace.info
>>>>> Twitter: @thebrownsplace
>>>>> Skype: thejackmate
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>>>> Behalf Of
>>>>> Carol.Pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Sent: 11 January 2015 15:07
>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Talking Microwaves All,
>>>>> 
>>>>> The RNIB have started to supply and, it's a bit vague, but I think
>>>>> it's
>>>>> probably the same old microwave at the same old price, and I can't
>>>>> remember
>>>>> what that is off the top of my head.
>>>>> 
>>>>> We are considering looking for a replacement elsewhere and not
>>>>> necessarily a
>>>>> speaking model.  Anyone out there found anything they're using with
>>>>> beeps,
>>>>> or just the old dialer that you have to time individually?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Carol P
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: Scott Cunningham <mailto:unionjack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2015 2:50 PM
>>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Talking Microwaves All,
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> I’ve had my Cobalt talking microwave for some 10 years and
>>>>> looking
>>>>> to renew.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Can anyone advise is Cobalt the best supplier or do we in the
>>>>> UK
>>>>> have anyone else that supplies the same product at a more reasonable
>>>>> price?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Scott
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Kindest Regards
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Scott Cunningham MBE
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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>>>>> 
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