[BlindHandyMan] Metal Roof

2009-12-12 Thread John Sherrer
Hi Folks I want to thank all you for your responses. I have had one extimate so far, and I will seek more. It is nice to know a head of time what questions to ask the roofer. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws [Non-text

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal Roof

2009-12-12 Thread John Sherrer
Hi Max Thanks for the info. I have given up on colors a long time ago, so Fran will choose the color. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Max Hearn To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Metal Roof

2009-12-12 Thread Max Hearn
John, The metal roof is a wondrous thing to the folks around our ages. It is history and old-time tradition (cause slate was too expensive and tile was too hard to get). My son-in-law puts on a lot of metal roofs. He says to pay attention to the warranty and what the sales literature tell

Re: [BlindHandyMan] RE: watches

2009-12-12 Thread Brice
Which watch do you own that does both speak and opens to read the time? Is this the one that the battery is soldered in? __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4680 (20091211) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www

RE: [BlindHandyMan] hanging a quilt

2009-12-12 Thread Tom Vos
Jennifer, My wife attached a strip of cloth to the back along one complete edge. Then we hung a long curtain rod that ran through this pocket. You get attractive looking brackets this way too, and the quilt hangs without sags. Blessings, Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yaho

RE: [BlindHandyMan] watches

2009-12-12 Thread Tom Vos
With a braille watch you have to be very careful to not get it wet. With the open bezel water can get in easily, and that ruins the watch. Blessings, Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of jim Sent: Thursday, Dece

[BlindHandyMan] RE: watches

2009-12-12 Thread Tom Vos
I Agree that a talking watch is most convenient, but there are times when I am with other people that being able to feel the time is more appropriate. That's why I wear a watch that does both. It's more expensive this way. Blessings, Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]