[access-uk] Re: Talking Microwaves All,

  • From: Eleanor Martha Burke <eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 23:29:08 +0000

I saw her comment as rude and I wished to make that known to others.



> On 11 Jan 2015, at 23:26, James English <james13english@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
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>>>>>>> events and how you can make a difference and change someones life for
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>>>>>>> better!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
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