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Braille
Dec 9, 2005 12:24:23 GMT -5
Post by housemouse on Dec 9, 2005 12:24:23 GMT -5
This may sound odd, but here goes. I was putting coins in the slots in the cup holders in my car (Honda Odyssey of course - what else could I drive?) and I felt what felt like Braille numbers for which coin should go in which slot. It is amazing to me that some engineer thought to do that!
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Braille
Dec 9, 2005 12:44:47 GMT -5
Post by maggiethecat on Dec 9, 2005 12:44:47 GMT -5
This may sound odd, but here goes. I was putting coins in the slots in the cup holders in my car (Honda Odyssey of course - what else could I drive?) and I felt what felt like Braille numbers for which coin should go in which slot. It is amazing to me that some engineer thought to do that! Uh . . . how close is the coin holder to the driver's seat? Braille, driving car, Braille, driving car. What is wrong with this picture, class? Okay, I'm kidding, and bravo! to the Honda engineers. The drive-up cash machine at my bank -- which you are not meant to walk up to -- includes Braille. I know, I know, it's because they just installed a standard machine, which of course includes Braille, but it does make me giggle a little . . . . |
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Braille
Dec 9, 2005 12:51:34 GMT -5
Post by minianne on Dec 9, 2005 12:51:34 GMT -5
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Braille
Dec 9, 2005 13:58:47 GMT -5
Post by inuvik on Dec 9, 2005 13:58:47 GMT -5
This may sound odd, but here goes. I was putting coins in the slots in the cup holders in my car (Honda Odyssey of course - what else could I drive?) and I felt what felt like Braille numbers for which coin should go in which slot. It is amazing to me that some engineer thought to do that! That does sound odd. Why does a cup holder have coin slots? And, why in Braille? I'm hoping this was the cup holdeer on the passenger side! |
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Braille
Dec 9, 2005 14:51:57 GMT -5
Post by housemouse on Dec 9, 2005 14:51:57 GMT -5
This may sound odd, but here goes. I was putting coins in the slots in the cup holders in my car (Honda Odyssey of course - what else could I drive?) and I felt what felt like Braille numbers for which coin should go in which slot. It is amazing to me that some engineer thought to do that! That does sound odd. Why does a cup holder have coin slots? And, why in Braille? I'm hoping this was the cup holder on the passenger side! The cup holder is on the dash board between the driver's and passenger seats. It is equally accessible to driver and passenger. |
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Braille
Dec 12, 2005 1:56:04 GMT -5
Post by kytdunne on Dec 12, 2005 1:56:04 GMT -5
I tried it, but usually only got one letter--sometimes more if I was a little off. But, silly me, I probably have to install one of the braille programs they list before I can see if it really works. Or, since I got one letter most of the time, does that mean it would work? As long as you can consistently get the letter you're typing, you're good to go. But if you press four keys for, say, the letter "p" and consistently get "l" and - what is that, dot 4? - rather than "p", then your keyboard isn't cooperating well enough to handle the lessons. The extra software is for downloading to your pc and practicing offline, I believe. That help? Kyt |
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Braille
Dec 12, 2005 2:05:21 GMT -5
Post by awlrite4now on Dec 12, 2005 2:05:21 GMT -5
This may sound odd, but here goes. I was putting coins in the slots in the cup holders in my car (Honda Odyssey of course - what else could I drive?) and I felt what felt like Braille numbers for which coin should go in which slot. It is amazing to me that some engineer thought to do that! Is it really braille, or is it just like one dot for pennies, two for nickels, etc? And why do you drive a Honda Odyssey? |
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Braille
Dec 12, 2005 2:47:01 GMT -5
Post by kytdunne on Dec 12, 2005 2:47:01 GMT -5
Some nice pieces. Thanks for the link. Kyt |
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Braille
Dec 12, 2005 14:00:15 GMT -5
Post by awlrite4now on Dec 12, 2005 14:00:15 GMT -5
I have a couple pieces of this jewelry and really like them. I have the serenity/harmony earrings and the live/love/laugh dangle pendant. I get compliments every time I wear them. Cool stuff. |
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Braille
Dec 13, 2005 23:52:07 GMT -5
Post by carl1951 on Dec 13, 2005 23:52:07 GMT -5
Braille; driver's seat; hmmm.
and the speedometer is JAWS compatible. Would not want to be caught speeding.
I had to say it.
Later, Carl
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Braille
Dec 13, 2005 23:55:00 GMT -5
Post by carl1951 on Dec 13, 2005 23:55:00 GMT -5
and yes, Lucy will probably get one of the items of jewelry (Thanks Marsie for the heads-up) for her birthday.
I'll let her pick out what she want.
Later, Carl
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Braille
Dec 15, 2005 16:48:07 GMT -5
Post by maggiethecat on Dec 15, 2005 16:48:07 GMT -5
Okay, Carl, I need to know -- is this the stupidest bank machine you ever heard of? I go to my ATM yesterday and there is a new machine in place. Everything is beautifully labeled in Braille: the envelope slot, the card slot, etc. But the number pad on which all transactions are based? No Braille. LARGE numbers. No Braille. Just big numbers, not even raised, and you'd have to be the kind of safecracker who sandpapered their fingers to get a "read" off this thing. I took off my gloves and tried. No soap. This is technology? Don't think so! And you stay out of the driver's seat, you maniac!  Maggie |
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Braille
Dec 15, 2005 16:57:46 GMT -5
Post by awlrite4now on Dec 15, 2005 16:57:46 GMT -5
My favorite misplaced braille lately has to be at the new carwash in town. When you drive up to pay at the autocashier, there is a nicely labeled braille plate that says "If you require assistance, please push this button for attendant." Just who the heck is driving? Matt Murdock?
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Braille
Dec 19, 2005 4:17:13 GMT -5
Post by sapphiresilver on Dec 19, 2005 4:17:13 GMT -5
I've just started learning Braille. I've learned Grade 1 Braille and am working on Grade 2 Braille.
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Braille
Dec 19, 2005 14:33:02 GMT -5
Post by awlrite4now on Dec 19, 2005 14:33:02 GMT -5
I've just started learning Braille. I've learned Grade 1 Braille and am working on Grade 2 Braille. Keep after it! I'm finding it to be practice, practice, practice. |
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