[access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips

  • From: "martin wilsher" <m.wilsher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:33:07 +0100

Go to any good jewlers, they should have a selection of clocks.  I picked up
a clockwork clock about five years ago, it ticks, chimes, and is v good. 

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Shea Anker
Sent: 10 July 2009 08:52
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips

Hi,
I think so too. I would love to own either a Grandfather clock or one of
those old mantle clocks that tick and chime the hour.

Shea
----- Original Message -----
From: <angel238@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:44 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips


>I loved those Baby Ben's I had one once.  I love the sound of a ticking
> clock in a home.  It makes the home seem warmer, and gives it texture.  I
> think.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shea Anker" <svanker@xxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 9:24 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
>
>
>> Hi,
>> I love my Braille watch. I like the fact that I can check the time while
>> in public and not have everyone who is near me hear that I am doing so.
>> Besides, I find the sound of most talking watches and clocks very
>> annoying. In fact, I would love another Braille alarm clock. I had one
>> when I was a kid.... I think it was called a Baby Ben. Wonder if they are
>> still being made somewhere.
>>
>> Shea
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "JILLIAN GRANT" <geordiecompuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:14 AM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips
>>
>>
>>>I 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 Vips
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi 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!
>>>>
>>>> Let's not forget before!
>>>>
>>>> Simple and swift reply!
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks
>>>>
>>>> Tony
>>>>
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