Hi Tony Once I get dressed in the morning, it's my faithful old Braille watch that has to go over my wrist. I've had this particular watch since Christmas 1995, and I still love it to bits. I once left it in the pocket of my skirt, and it ended up in the washing-machine, but it miraculously survived! I've got a couple of spare Braille watches as they seem to be on the demise, but they rule in my book. I can't abide talking watches! (smile). And my metal Dymo gun I bought from George years ago is still a personal favourite as well for labelling CDs, folders in my filing cabinet ... I wouldn't be without it either! Some of the oldest gadgets still remain the simplest and best to use! Jackie Cairns Braille Specialist Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology Ltd Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6WD Telephone: 01604 798024 Fax: 01604 798090 Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tony Sweeney Sent: 09 July 2009 18:38 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Technology Now & Then for Vips Hi Jill, I agree about the dymo gun! I use dymo tape with a one line metal braille writing guide to braille labels for CDs CD roms etc. I have been through a fair few watches/clocks in my time but one I still have is a manual "braille" clock going back! The only thing about it nowadays is say you want it to "go off" at seven then you will have to set it for 3.30! *smile* Don't laugh too loudly though, it still serves it's purpose well when I need to fall back on it, believe me! It's still "alive and kickin" when all the others have long stopp a-tickin! Tony ----- 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 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 >> >> ** 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 ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. 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