JulesFlute's Musings

07:21 pm - And Thereby Hangs a Tale

I finally finished reading Jeffrey Archer's latest book. I enjoyed most of
the short stories, but the story about a couple of blind people could have
been done better, in my opinion. Despite this, I enjoyed the book
immensely, but I always love reading his books, so I'm not surprised!
We purchased the book in hardcopy just before I left for the States, and
Jonathan scanned the book. HE then made a nice Daisy book so I could take
it with me. I finished the book on my N82, using the Daisy to Go player.
It's nice having books and such on small devices, so one can putter round
doing other tasks.

I still have two of his books left to read. The Gospel According to Judas
and the historical fiction book, of which I can't recall the name at the
present time.
Cheers!
Julia

01:27 pm - Different Twitter to LJ Apps

Ok, so my LJ shows all Tweets I post, through LoudTweet, but does anyone
know of an app that has a link to that day's tweets? This would cut down on
space and all that stuff. Plus, if people don't want to read tweets, like if
they're following me on Twitter, then they don't have to do so.
Thoughts welcome.
Cheers,
Julia

10:14 am - An Update!

Yes, I know I've totally neglected my LJ! I'm hoping to write lots of
updates on the long flight to NZ, so watch this space!

Jonathan and I are on our way back from the ACB convention. We also
attended NFB last week. They've just called the flight!
Cheers!
Julia

08:01 am

09:01 Am having lunch at Hooters with @mektastic its wing Wednesday! #fb #

12:37 Is in a room full of people looking at a rowing machine. #acb10 #

12:42 There are 8 machines here. It should be a good workout! #acb10 #

12:45 Yea! I'm next! #acb10 #

12:56 I did 250 meters in 2 minutes. #acb10 #

04:13 @brucetola Thanks Bruce! #

04:13 @techlynne46 Thanks for your kind words. #

04:14 @kernsac I will indeed! Practice, practice, practice! #

04:14 @TinaE Um, which model are you talking about. Which tweet are you replying too? #

04:15 @TinaE Ah, yes, the rowing machine! I'm not sure, but it's awesome! #

04:15 @wb2ktv I don't think they do. #

04:15 @DebbieHazelton Bleh for that! What did I win, and when was it drawn? #

04:17 @mektastic Mate, we love kick asses! #

04:21 @JonathanMosen I want too! I really want! #

04:21 @JonathanMosen It's a workout, but so much fun! #

04:23 I'm gonna be a water baby at 17:30 today. Yea for water aerobics! #acb10 #fb #

04:24 I received a call from the TSA at LAX yesterday, & haven't been able to reach them again. Maybe they found my Plextalk Pocket! #hopeful #

08:01 am

09:32 Just called tsa 2 c if my recorder was there. Left a voicemail. #fb #

13:24 Nerves are kicking in now. Will collect my thoughts before showcase. #acb10 #fb #

13:27 To listen go 2 www.acbradio.org and choose interactive. Starts at 10 central. I am in 2nd half. #fb #

14:05 Just played a few warm up notes, and the hall sounds great. #acb10 #fb #

14:39 We are sitting in order of performance now. #acb10 #fb #

14:47 To listen to my performance, go 2 www.acbradio.org and choose cafe. #acb10 #fb #

15:06 The showcase of talent has started! #acb10 #fb #

16:05 The last performer of the 1st half is about 2 go on. #acb10 #fb #

16:33 2nd half about 2 start. #acb10 #fb #

17:19 Performance finished. It was hot up there! #acb10 #fb #

17:42 @miktastic stole the show! Go girl! Your awesome! #acb10 #

03:47 @CoastGuardLeo I should have clarified. My PlexTalk Pocket Recorder's gone bye bye. I don't play a recorder. #

03:48 @kernsac lol! She definitely did! #

03:50 @brianhartgen I know they make a CD available next year for people to purchase. #

03:50 @bardsong Thanks for that. It's appreciated! #

03:51 @JeffBishop You're very welcome. #

03:51 @JonathanMosen Thanks sweetie! #

03:51 @baxaphobia Thanks much! #

03:53 Thanks to all for your kind words. I've not played publicly since my Senior recital in 2006. #fb #

06:41 I missed out! Aph had 10 book port plus's here 4 sale but they are gone. #acb10 #

08:01 am

11:08 Is at audition. #acb10 #fb #

11:27 Audition went well. Will know tonight if I have a spot. #acb10 #fb #

17:13 Yea! I am performing tomorrow in the showcase! #acb10 #fb #

03:59 @AABlog Yes, you guessed right! #

04:00 Had Hooters for lunch yesterday! And it's 9.9 for all you can eat wings tomorrow! #acb10 #fb #

04:01 @blindperspectiv The Friends in Art Showcase. #

04:01 @AABlog Thanks Ron. I appreciate it! #

04:02 @kernsac I think so, yes. & it'll be streamed on ACB Radio. #

04:03 @kevinja Thanks Kev. I'm in the Friends in Art Showcase. #

04:03 @traceyclasper Thanks Trace! #

04:03 @techlynne46 Thanks much! #

04:04 @Smikkims It should be, & it'll be streamed on ACB radio. #

04:04 @CoastGuardLeo Thanks Dave! #

04:44 Had a cool catch up with @mektastic It's great to finally meet her! #

04:45 Am hanging with @CathyAnneMurtha #acb10 #

04:45 Oops, forgot to put @mektastic in #acb10 #

08:01 am

09:11 Is at the technology showcase. #bits #acb10 #

09:18 @leliastruve oops. T9 mess up. #

09:19 @robini71 you're very welcome. #

10:17 @kolby12091988 You're welcome. #

10:17 @brianhartgen Welcome, glad you like it. #

10:17 @dwilliamsuk Not that I heard. #

10:18 @Mongoose_Q Thanks for the mention. I try & tweet from where I am. #

10:36 Cool! The Atm in the lobby talks. #acb10 #

11:13 Is at the Fia mixer. Will be getting an audition slot 4 the showcase. #acb10 #

11:28 Audition slot has been confirmed. #acb10 #

11:50 Does anyone have a blank CD please? I need one for my accompaniment track. They won't take thumb drives. #acb10 #

11:58 @richcav Yep, that's right. #

11:58 @deviousangel24 I'll be getting a new dog in January, all going well. #

12:01 @JonathanMosen But we're going with her & her husband, correct? #

12:04 @JonathanMosen Mate!! #

12:45 Is at Hooters. #fb #

13:07 Yea for hot wings! I luv them! #fb #

14:06 The wings were awesome! I got hot and added more sauce. #fb #

15:36 Sad when a presenter doesnt turn up to speak. #acb10 #

04:30 @KevinChao89 We do, but I've got free texts, so I use them sometimes. Love the 40404! #

04:30 @tim8275 I like either, but prefer boneless, as it's all chicken, no bone. #

04:31 @JonathanMosen Mate, mate, it's all in the name of chicken wings! #

04:31 @wb2ktv No, I didn't tweet prices. I should have done! #

04:31 @CoastGuardLeo Thanks Dave. That's much appreciated. #

04:32 @wmj1102 Ooh, I'll have to try them sometime. I've not had fried pickles before. #

04:36 Had a blast with @baxaphobia, @Poet4Peace and others last night. #acb10 #

04:37 @lulu_bear Morning! Hope your day's awesome! #

06:08 Is getting nervous 4 the audition. 5 hours and counting. #acb10 #fb #

06:21 Is on a blank cd hunt. #acb10 #

06:31 Web! I have a cd! I got 1 from the business center. #acb10 #

08:01 am

11:03 Is having a great conversation with Jay Stiteley from Seeing Eye. #acb10 #fb #

11:55 Ran into @jeffbishop #

13:04 @AABlog Yes, he was my technology instructor back in summer, 1993. #

13:04 @glenbuck1 lol! Nope, not this time. #

13:22 @AABlog Jay was, back at TSB in the summer of 1992. #

14:33 We had Subway for dinner. I luv there Buffalo Chicken! #fb #

02:40 @CoastGuardLeo lol! Of course there's a Subway in NZ, but they try new ideas on us, before they come to the States. We had breakfasts 1st. #

05:00 Is at the BITS presentation. #acb10 #

05:13 Introductions are being done. #bits #acb10 #

05:20 a panel on refreshable Braille is about to be underway. #bits #acb10 #

05:24 Michael McCarty talking about the RefreshaBraille from APH. #

05:29 Jonathan Mosen now discussing Focus & PacMate Braille displays. Freedom Scientifics Braille displays have been reduced n price. #bits #acb10 #

05:32 Focus & Focus 40 Blue have thumb keys, rocker bars, whiz wheels & advance buttons. We pick which buttons/bars we want to use. #bits #acb10 #

05:38 Any input capable Braille Display, not just FS displays, with up-to-date driver signing, will work w/ jfw12 & controling PC. #bits #acb10 #

05:40 FS is actively working with Baum who have signed onto the driver signing. #acb10 #bits #

05:43 Kelly talking about HandyTech Braille displays. They have a small 20 Cell, Braille-ino, EasyBraille, BrailleWave, BrailleStar40 #acb10 #bits #

05:45 Modular Evolution is a 64 cell display. BrailleStar80, & Modular Evolution 88 is the largest display from HandyTech. #bits #acb10 #

05:46 The 88 cell display is all in one line. #acb10 #bits #

05:48 HandyTech Braille Displays not yet working with IPhone 4. Are working with Apple on this. #acb10 #bits #

05:50 Damion from HumanWare now discussing the Brailleiant & Braille Connect. #acb10 #bits #

05:50 @leliastruve You're very welcome. #

05:50 @nanna_cat Wow, that's not god. #

05:54 BrailleNote Apex is being used as a Braille Display. #acb10 #bits #

05:55 @RicksterTheGeek Dunno, Bits are recording it, though. They copyrighted it. #

05:56 Discussing carrying Netbooks & Apex. Damion says it's a sleek package. #acb10 #bits #

05:58 @RicksterTheGeek Thanks, will do. #

05:59 Apex VoiceNote can have an 18 or 32 cell Braille display added at a later time. #acb10 #bits #

06:00 Someone is struggling to get the Apex to work with an Index D Embossor. #acb10 #bits #

06:03 @pyyhkala asking about newer software updates, such as Web 2.0, Imap, etc. Damion says will see new goodies coming out. #acb10 #bits #

06:04 Damion says better Word support is coming. #acb10 #bits #

06:09 Jim Dennom from Perkins School discussing Seeka Braille displays. These have control & thumb keys. #acb10 #bits #

06:10 Perkins want 2 keep focus on Braille, rather than on buttons. They also have a Bluetooth display. Works with IPhone, JFW, etc. #acb10 #bits #

06:11 Perkins also have an 80 cell display. #acb10 #bits #

06:13 Q: What do pannelists say about when you'd choose a small 20 cell, VS choosing an 80 cell display? #acb10 #bits #

06:13 Says to her, it's not much of an advantage having a larger display. #acb10 #bits #

06:14 Betsy from Bits says larger displays are good for formatting purposes, such as computer programming. #acb10 #bits #

06:15 Damion likes the 32 cell, because it's 8/11 IN by 11 IN, standard size of paper. #acb10 #bits #

06:16 Damion says people may like 18 or 12 cell, because hands don't have to be moved as much. #acb10 #bits #

06:16 Michael says smaller displays can be put in one's pocket. #acb10 #bits #

06:18 Jonathan says 40 cells is the sweet spot, because formatting such as WebBraille are 40 cells across. #acb10 #bits #

06:19 Also, you have to have status cells, to know what's going on with your computer. IE. listbox, combo box, etc. #bits #acb10 #

06:20 Someone says formatting is great with a larger display. #acb10 #bits #

06:20 Betsy from Bits says bottom line is it depends on users personal preference. #acb10 #bits #

06:21 Another person says it's good to have different choices in Braille displays. #acb10 #bits #

06:23 Q: During trade ins, what happens to the notetakers that are handed in? #acb10 #bits #

06:24 Damion says there is an aftermarket for them. Some of them go to underdeveloped countries. #acb10 #bits #

06:26 There is a project sponsered by NBP looking at Braille display technology. Dean Blazie involved in this. #acb10 #bits #

06:27 Jim says what he's seen regarding this projec is very impressive, but can't comment much on it. #acb10 #bits #

06:28 Pannel finished. People can now look at displays. Tech showcase starts at 1:30 today. #acb10 #bits #

07:52 I cant find anyone sailing canes at #acb10 #

08:01 am

08:38 Welcome to El Paso. #fb #

09:02 Bye bye Texas. I'll miss you but will see you in less than 6 months. #fb #

10:04 Welcome to Phoenix. Web 4 bumps coming into land. #fb #

05:40 Am stuffed from breakfast. Pancakes are huge! #fb #

06:07 Is at the registration area. #abc10 #

06:53 Is now being helped. #acb10 #

08:01 am

12:08 Had an awesome time visiting with my aunt Julie and Justi! #fb #

12:10 Is at the banquet. Its full of people. #nfb10 #fb #

13:03 Final numbers are 2442 people. #nfb10 #fb #

00:42 Is at breakfast. Coffee is a God send. #nfb10 #fb #

04:07 Is on the way 2 the airport. #nfb10 was good. #fb #

06:38 Tweeting from the plane & am retreiving email. #fb #