Heidi, I was very excited about the Pen Friend. I do have questions before I
actually order one. My question to you is this. How do you know what a label
is on a can? Does the Pen Friend read the bar code to you so that you can
record the label yourself for easy Access? If you need to have sighted help
for labeling the cans, then it isn't going to be much help.
How much training is needed to operate the pen friend. If it is as small as
you say it is, and if it is so helpful and can be used without sighted help,
then it is worth it.
Tom Dickhoner from Cincinnati, Ohio
----- Original Message -----
From: "Heidi Thomas" <heidi.thoma...@comcast.net>
To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:19 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] loading a dishwasher
Ouch! That's tough ... I also have A Pen Friend labeller ... magic marker
sized pen that when you touch it to the little dots, your own voice speaks
the ID of the label ... I find it priceless for so many things in my home
and especially the kitchen ... Buttons on the microwave, which are like
you
mention here, which eventually I have learned, but I use it for all my
spices, canned food, anything you need labelled. Labels even stick in
freezer. It is a bit pricey, but as I said it is priceless and I just
wouldn't live without it, now!
Youtube demonstration ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePE0-U73Ajc
Heidi
-----Original Message-----
From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Mader
Sent: 31 January 2012 06:38
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: Re: [CnD] loading a dishwasher
Nope this doesn't have any dials at all. All push button. And none of them
can be felt.
It's crazy!
I never seen anything like this before.
Jerry Mader
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Heidi Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:36 AM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: Re: [CnD] loading a dishwasher
I'm not sure the clear label tape would be the best if you have a dial. to
mark small points on the dial that you want to find, little raised dots
work
best. and I do think you can find them at Office Depot ... Blind Mice Mart
also has them http://www.blindmicemegamall.com SpottersT Tactile Adhesive
Dots. Stick these little adhesive backed dots onto anything you want to
'see
by touch'. Ten .7 mm in height Product ID: 730180
Price: 1.16
And I can't see what the concern is about such a thing ... It's not
marking
up the appliance, they can be removed and leaves no mark Hope this helps
Heidi
-----Original Message-----
From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Mader
Sent: 30 January 2012 20:30
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: Re: [CnD] loading a dishwasher
How much does the clear label tape cost does anyone know?
Where can I find this at?
Been lookin' all over the place even walmart won't carry any or none that
my
family have saw anyway.
Jerry Mader
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of carollablady
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 7:32 AM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: Re: [CnD] loading a dishwasher
Clear dymo tape is your friend when it comes to making labels. It does
not
mar the surface and in the event that there is sticky residue when you
remove the labels, that can be removed with a product such as Goo Gone.
Carol
On 1/30/2012 2:39 AM, Jerry Mader wrote:
What's the best way to label the dish washer because Mine that came
with my newly rented house, doesn't have dials.
The landlord told me I couldn't mark up his appliances.
Yet I feel scratches all over the touch panel.
So that confuses me. I can't use it I guess unless any of you have any
cool suggestions?
Jerry Mader
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Drew
Hunthausen
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:55 PM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: Re: [CnD] loading a dishwasher
Just to add to this, once you are familiar with the types of dishes
and utensils you have in your kitchen I think it is the easiest to
load the dish washer as you go. When I finish eating or finish with a
drinking glass I put it into the dish washer. This makes it much
easier, and you don't have dishes sitting around on the counter to get
in the way or break. When I unload the clean dishes, I don't have any
problem as I can recognize the different types of dishes I use. Hope
this helps
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jean
Marcley
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 6:46 PM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: [CnD] loading a dishwasher
I usually load the bottom part first with plates and silverware. I
put only the sharp knives like steak knives in point down, everything
else I put in handle down. I like to keep spoons together, forks,
serving
spoons, etc.
It's easier to unload.
I feel how the rows of prongs go in the dishwasher and then start
putting in the plates. I like to keep them in neat rows also to make
it easier to unload.
Then I pull out the top shelf and begin putting glasses in with the
top of the glass facing the bottom of the dishwasher; same for cups
and cereal bols. Some cooking utensils like slotted spoons, tongs,
big stirring spoons, can lay down on the top shelf. Anything plastic
also goes on this shelf - like measureing cups and storage containers
(make sure they are dishwasher safe and you have to ask a sighted
person).
I like to use premeasured packets probably of dishwasher detergent and
I don't use a softener to prevent spotting.
After a while, you'll get better at it when you use the same
dishwasher all the time. Do not put wooden utensils or wooden-handled
knives in the dw. I NEVER put sharp knives in even if they are dw
safe so that I don't cut myself when I am putting the dishes away.
So, there ya go. Hope this helps.
I use my hands to feel where things go and it takes probably 3 times
as long as for a sighted person. I don't care.
Jean
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