[nfbwatlk] Fw: Fw: we attended the NFB-W convention

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
I really enjoyed the convention and my rides on the train.  Riding the train 
beats flying!  The hotel staff were prompt and courteous and some of them 
have cats!

The only problem I had was that as I was preparing to board the train in 
Vancouver, (I was only feet away) my right ankle gave out and down I went. 
I'm sure they all thought I fell because I am blind and that really bothers 
me.  I have very weak ankles and that's why I went down.  I'm glad you guys 
would know the difference.  They were all ready to call 911 and have me fill 
out an accident form and all that, but I was able to talk them out of it.  I 
have a very sore left knee and right foot, but I'll mend.

It was neat/cool to be able to text my daughter, Lynden, while on the train, 
using my Samsung Haven!

Thanks to everyone who made the convention such a success!  The speakers 
were all interesting and we had a fun time.  I'm sorry some people couldn't 
be with us this year.
Thanks
Lauren
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 8:33 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Fw: Fw: we attended the NFB-W convention


> MessageRed all the way through.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: graeme mccreath
> To: list at cfb.ca
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 1:06 PM
> Subject: [List] Fw: we attended the NFB-W convention
>
>
> Hi Everyone,  Yes, we all enjoyed the convention and learned about how 
> similar but how different issues are in the United States compared with 
> Canada.  Mike Freeman is a great host and runs a casual but effective 
> branch of the NFB.  The hotel was excellent and I even got a swim in at 
> the end of the day. There was a whole host of topics  discussed from blind 
> drivers to mobility training and adaptive equipment.  It was a fast trip 
> with every thing going to plan.  Graeme.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Mary Ellen
> To: 'Doris' ; list at cfb.ca
> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 9:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [List] we attended the NFB-W convention
>
>
> NFB of Washington conventions are always a great time and a real 
> inspiration! What a warm and welcoming group of people!
> I'll be anxious to hear more details.
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: list-bounces at cfb.ca [mailto:list-bounces at cfb.ca] On Behalf Of Doris
>  Sent: October 24, 2010 9:16 PM
>  To: list at cfb.ca
>  Subject: [List] we attended the NFB-W convention
>
>
>  NFB of Washington Convention:
>  Four people (Graeme and Christine McCreath, and Oriano and Doris Belusic) 
> attended the NFB-W convention which was held this weekend in Vancouver, 
> Washington at the Hilton Hotel.
>  We had a very good time and tt was interesting listening to the speeches 
> as well as a very inspiring banquet speech.  We also enjoyed some 
> delicious meals, drinks, laughs and winning some prizes.
>  Mike Freeman, the NFB-W president and members made us feel very welcome. 
> A big thank you to Christine for driving us all down and back.
>  Cheers, Doris
>
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