Thank you for quoting me. That's neat and all. But was there somethin' you were planning to say in response? Heh.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of matthew cooper Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 2:05 PM To: talk2 Subject: Re: The Talk2 List CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BLIND [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Author unknown. Heheheh. I wonder why! I liked the hurricane one > though. Where do people come up with this stuff. Ub boy... > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Onj Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 7:29 AM > To: talk2 > Subject: The Talk2 List CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BLIND > > > CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BLIND > > The English language with its wealth of idiomatic expressions makes > the following deductions concerning the characteristics of the blind > and their daily activities possible > > They may be excused for being forgetful because out of sight is out of > mind. > > They are very happy; what the eye does not see the heart does not > grieve. > > They are also very affectionate because love is blind. > > They often ignore things by turning a blind eye to them. > > They may be ignorant because they are in the dark about things, but > do not underestimate them; they've got it all taped. > > They are very friendly people and like to keep in touch. > > They also tend to have a real feeling for the world round about them > though they may not be able always to see eye to eye with certain > situations. > > They may also sometimes lose sight of certain facts but do not > underestimate their vision. Despite being blind they can still look > forward to something and see you next week. > > You may not always be able to make them see what you mean, but they > still are able to have their own view. > > They are not blind to their own faults, nor to the faults of others. > You can try putting the wool over their eyes, but you may find that > very difficult. > > They are so good at what they do that they can do it with their eyes > closed but if they try to burn the candle at both ends, they may burn > their fingers. > > Their medium of writing is easily spotted, is not pointless, in fact > there is very much point in using braille and it is outstanding. > > Blind people enjoy a social life. However, one must bear in mind that > if you take someone on a date, it will always be a blind date. > > If they have too much alcohol they may get blind drunk. > > Be warned: their rage and fear will always be blind rage and blind > fear. > > When walking down the street at a fast pace with a white object being > tapped about, they could be called hurricanes. > > An uneven pavement can be a real stumbling block. > > Blind alleys will not be too much of a problem. They never walk with > blinkers on but they walk by faith and not by sight. > > If you were to come across blind people from Venice they would > probably be called Venetian blinds. > > They are not allowed to drive, but it might be possible, provided they > stick to blind rises and go round blind corners. Blind spots would not > > present a problem for them and at night they will not be blinded by > the lights of other vehicles. > > These are blind facts but I hope that no-one finds the subject too > touching and do not be so blind as those that will not see. > > Perhaps all this has been an eye opener to someone. May we all not > lose sight of the fact that we are living in the age of so-called > enlightenment where visionary leadership is very important and where > care must be taken not to be blinded by things that are unimportant. > Hopefully all this has provided some light relief. > > ----author unknown! > > > > > Andre P. Louis > > Uncopyright, free music, compositions, Web-hosting and the new look > to the beyond Radio Network? Visit one of the sites listed below: > > Main site: http://AndreLouis.COM > My Live Journal: http://LJ.AndreLouis.COM > The Beyond Radio Network (TBRN:) http://www.TBRN.NET > Free music: http://tbrn.net/Beds > > > Online contacts: > > Email and NET Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype: Andre_Louis > Aim: FreakyFwoof > Bitwise: FreakyFwoof > > Telephone contacts: > > Home (phone United Kingdom): +44207-0788886 > Home (fax United Kingdom): +44207- 2212126 > Cellular (United Kingdom): +44-7875-546903 > In the United States: +1-404-806-5809 (Vonage) > > > > Did you miss a message? Well, don't. > http://www.mail-archive.com/talk2%40andrelouis.com/ > has it for you. Never miss a Talk2 message again. > > __________ NOD32 2258 (20070511) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com THAT WAS GOOD Did you miss a message? Well, don't. http://www.mail-archive.com/talk2%40andrelouis.com/ has it for you. Never miss a Talk2 message again. __________ NOD32 2262 (20070512) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Did you miss a message? Well, don't. http://www.mail-archive.com/talk2%40andrelouis.com/ has it for you. Never miss a Talk2 message again.
