Well, I am a guide dog user, and I don't feel as self sufficient, or 
whatever you want to call it either.  I sometimes think I might not 
hear something, or miss a clue  somewhere especially in a city that I 
haven't been in awhile.
Mike
KD2CDU.At 07:05 PM 10/27/2014, you wrote:
>I'm with Lou on the idea of not using an umbrella when it's raining.  The
>same goes for being very picky about the kind of hat I wear in the
>winter-time to protect myself from the cold and snow.
>
>As for a safety vest, when I used to walk daily in our town, I always wore a
>reflective vest, especially if it was getting anywhere close to dusk or even
>in the early evening in the summer time.  You just never know what the
>setting sun can do to someone's vision when driving.
>
>I'm a cane traveler, and I don't walk alone too much in our town any more
>because with all the university students and their various distractions
>(including cell phones), I simply don't feel as safe as I once did.  Plus, I
>guess I'm not the guy I used to be 15 to 20 years ago.
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
>Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 9:14 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: off topic
>
>Howard,
>
>Not sure what you mean by facial vision. If you're talking about
>echo-location, then it probably would affect it. Sighted people can't
>understand why I refuse to use an umbrella when its pouring. The reason is
>that it adversely affects my navigation. I depend on what I call
>echo-location a lot. I won't wear some hats because they do the same thing.
>If I'm traveling while its dark or twilight, I usually do wear a reflective
>vest. Good luck. Be safe! 73. Lou  WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist:
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 8:48 AM
>Subject: off topic
>
>
> >I always get thoughtful advice from this list.
> > I was thinking about wearing a safety vest when traveling.
> > After Bill's encounter with a driver who "didn't see him", I am
> >rethinking  how I travel.
> > I even considered a bike helmet, but I am concerned it would change my
> >"facial vision".
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > H T Kaufman MSW LCSW
> > Adaptive Technology Instructor
> >
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