Welcome John,

Another John here, living in Clifton NJ. I am 57 and got my Tech license in 
October 2006. I have RP and started to have vision problems about 10 years 
ago and have problems similar to the ones you described.

My former hobby was woodworking but I like having all my fingers.

Again, welcome to the group.

John  KC2QJB

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Rawlings" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 3:22 AM
Subject: Introduction from the newest list member


> Hi everyone:
>     I thought I'd take a few minutes and introduce myself to all of =
> you.  My name is Jon, and I am living in Las Vegas.  I am 30 years old, =
> and my other hobbies in addition to radio are cooking, swimming, =
> following a handful of TV shows, music, tracking and learning about =
> weather, and running my own list on Yahoogroups called "Blind Chef" for =
> those who are blind or low vision interested in cooking, with a couple =
> more hobbies in the works.  My last job was working as a councilor at =
> Camp Bloomfield in California last Summer and I very much enjoyed =
> working with the kids, though it's hard to see what has happened to the =
> camp since the days I went there as a kid.  I am a culinary graduate, =
> Window-Eyes user,  and currently looking for a foot hold in the =
> industry.  I am a brand new ham and just got my technician's license =
> less than a week ago.  I have much to learn, but between a good friend =
> who got me into this hobby, and the rest of you on the list, I hope to =
> learn a lot and learn it quick!  I lost my sight at age 2 when severe =
> swelling from a case of Encephalitis damaged the visual cortex.  The =
> damage is, at least for now, permanent and untreatable.  I have some =
> vision, but can't drive, read standard print, or visually recognize =
> others, etc.
>   Later,
>   Jon  (KE7KMF)
>