RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Rid Your Home of Mice

2006-09-11 Thread tunecollector
The study did suggest that peanut butter was, in fact, the winner. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jewel Blanch Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 9:47 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Rid

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sonic Fence

2006-09-11 Thread Dan Rossi
I have heard of shock fences which keep your dog in an area by shocking him through a special collar when he gets too close to a buried fence. I have also heard of a bark collar which sprays a citrus sent whenever the dog barks. We have two mini dachshunds in our neighborhood and often you

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Installing a Curbside Mailbox

2006-09-11 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, That's a good idea and as you did not build a fixed structure no fault of yours. Some person just got tired of rolling that bolder just when reaching your house. Hmmm! At 10:21 PM 9/6/2006 -0500, you wrote: Lee, Well, make up the plans and get it approved by the township. Then get it

[BlindHandyMan] How to Choose an UninterruptiblePower Supply

2006-09-11 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is the most effective way to protect your computer hardware and documents from power fluctuations. It also lets you continue to work during brief power failures. Steps: 1. If you have a limited budget, choose a standby (also called off-line) UPS that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Rid Your Home of Mice

2006-09-11 Thread Jewel Blanch
and vanilla I believe! - Original Message - From: Jewel Blanch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Rid Your Home of Mice Mickey and Minney both told me that mice are suckers for peanut butter!

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-09-11 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, I work at the Alabama Industries Store which sells all sort of devices for the blind and I believe I may be able to help. I will check tomorrow for a braille watch with allarm. At 12:34 PM 9/9/2006 -0400, you wrote: I have been cruising the Web looking for a braille watch, preferably with

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones.

2006-09-11 Thread Jim Ruby
Thanks. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 3:57 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones. Jim I just gave it a go and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-09-11 Thread Dale Leavens
Thanks, don't worry about it too much, I think they have discontinued that model. I am beginning to like the sound of that Tissot Silen-t. A little pricey maybe but I am hoping I can find a source for one in Houston. Up here in Canada they seem to be charging a lot of money which probably means

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones.

2006-09-11 Thread Dale Leavens
I too listened for a couple of minutes last night using my ThinkPad and Windows XP through Winamp. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-09-11 Thread Art Rizzino
Dale, I am not familiar with the watch you mentioned but thought I would tell you about a possible repair. I have had watches that open at the six o'clock position and like you said sort of pin type roller to hold the lid shut. The watches that I have actually use a watch band pin as the latch.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-09-11 Thread Dale Leavens
Yes, I thought of that and may even do it myself if I can find a suitable pin. Trouble is that I don't have convenient access to a jeweler here, the nearest is Timmins and I think there isn't a shop with a jeweler in-house there, but more significantly, it is a little better than an hour to