[access-uk] Re: Talking Microwaves All,

  • From: James English <james13english@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 23:26:52 +0000

Then, if she knows it rather than simply suspects it, it's all the
more relevant a question to ask.

On 1/11/15, Eleanor Martha Burke <eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Visit www.legendstrek.co.uk for information on all of our
>>>>>> upcoming
>>>>>> events and how you can make a difference and change someones life for
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> better!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>>>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>>>>> ** unsubscribe
>>>>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>>>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>>>>> ** or send a message, to
>>>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>>>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>>>>> ** unsubscribe
>>>>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>>>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>>>>> ** or send a message, to
>>>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>>>> ** unsubscribe
>>>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>>>> ** or send a message, to
>>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>>> ** unsubscribe
>>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>>> ** or send a message, to
>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>>> ** unsubscribe
>>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>>> ** or send a message, to
>>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>>>
>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> ** and in the Subject line type
>>> ** unsubscribe
>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>>> ** immediately-following link:-
>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>>> ** or send a message, to
>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>>
>>>
>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> ** and in the Subject line type
>> ** unsubscribe
>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
>> ** immediately-following link:-
>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
>> ** or send a message, to
>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>>
> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> ** and in the Subject line type
> ** unsubscribe
> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
> ** immediately-following link:-
> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
> ** or send a message, to
> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
>
>
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq

Other related posts: