The Old Cheese

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I live in Sydneynot far from the Harbour and central areas. I am quite blind these days and am fully retired after a very successful professional career.

What does a blind old cheese do now retired? Technology, of course. Then music, guitar playing, recording loops, listening, reading, building N Scale train layouts, coffee wine, beer, steaks, hot chips, one on one chatter, walking, blind photography and an amused political observer.

I have also travelled around the world.

The Old CheeseMar 2, 2024
I just received my new Rivo 3 mini keyboard. I have previously used a Rivo 2 but this model is significantly better in a number of ways. it comes with a protective case similar to many iPhone cases, it has a number of new buttons and the responsive rate is to my experience, improved. one of the best use cases for this product is when I am working through dozens of news stories in an App like Lire or posts on FB. better speed,better response rate and much less hand movement.the only draw back if the cost. $799 USD or around $1250AUD. it also has options for audio book storage, music and the phone mode appears a lot better. For some reason, it also holds a Braille dictionary which for a braille lud like me, is quite helpful.
The Old CheeseFeb 23, 2024
What is unclear here is why the law does not allow huge fines or removal of operating licences for ride share / taxi operators. Just having an education training process is obviously insufficient to stop these problems. All these disability stories contain excuses, promises of change, statements about training. Not a word from providers about taking immediate responsibility to ensure adherence to the moral and ethical obligation to look after all passengers equally. Including us.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-24/disability-transport-rail-road-uber-taxi-bus/103073092?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other
Australians with disability share their transport horror stories

The ABC has recently heard hundreds of stories from Australians with disability about their experiences with transport across the country. Advocates say systems are failing them.

ABC News
The Old CheeseFeb 11, 2024
Does anyone use an outdoor weather station that has a fully accessible iOS App? My Netatmo outdoor Unit no longer works, most likely due to extreme dust exposure impacting the sensors. Retailer advised Netatmo no longer provided this outdoor Unit, but he was only just a regular sales guy. So I dont know.
The Old CheeseDec 14, 2023
I enjoy all types of police mystery and detective books.so my surprise when in a @jamespatterson book N Y P D Red book V. In one incident, a former senior police detective advises others that he knew the “blind man” tapping his way up the corridor was not genuine stating that “why would a blind man be wearing an Apple Watch?” Someone’s research let old James Patterson down.
Show threadThe Old CheeseDec 8, 2023
@jonathan @JonathanMosen This works really well although there are bits i dont understand. I did a blues rock tune about two old guys who cannot find the pub, whose guide dog runs away and the wives have also gone off. O yes, our Ford F150 wheels fell off. All very bluesy.
Show threadThe Old CheeseDec 7, 2023
@lcallinan
@livingblindfully @jonathanmosen Leigh, there is no confusion, it remains ableist usage of the word blindness. Excusing it with some literary reference still does not make it right, acceptable or appropriate.
Show threadThe Old CheeseDec 5, 2023
@lcallinan So Leigh, I have called you out previously about your ingnorant and insulting “ableist” language.it is only 2 days since the International Year of people with Disabilities and you seem somewhat careless in how you conflate blindness with ignorance. This is an internationally recognised form of disability discrimination. @iypwd @blindness @ableist @smh @abcnews @the monthly @HREOC @apology
Show threadThe Old CheeseDec 1, 2023
@AnOldGuy Only 12 years. Is that the total or the early release parole period?as part of my placement, I would accompany Probation and parole officers to do pre sentencing assessments. Some of the guff you would hear and which was always taken on face value. Rarely investigated.actually, i dont remember in the four weeks I was with that group any of the guilty people ever acknowledging their guilt.
Show threadThe Old CheeseNov 25, 2023
@SaraIsSkyBlue Struggle with this idea. BLM protesters catch, beat, stab and kill underage youth who thought he was wanting to protect the rights of his family and community. But because he did not believe in BLM, he is murdered. That is what MIGHT have happened in those very tortuous days at the hysterical heights of the BLM lunacy. Fortunately not. What about the three people who were killed in the Seattle madness with the encampment. Police dont seem to be going anywhere with those investigations of BLM protest participants. None of this is right, none is good.
The Old CheeseNov 19, 2023
old aussie cheeseNov 18, 2023
Why is this considered. A news story? The ABC too often keeps giving us all this anecdotal clap trap and irrelevant info. Yes, the lady here has an issue, but why is it appearing on a national news list? ABC, this is why people are just moving away or actually not even looking at the news any more. Give us news, not social commentary and complaint.https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2023-11-18/breastfeeding-accessibility-issues-in-australian-hospitals/102972944?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other
Breastfeeding support only offered in one fifth of Australian hospitals, which means new mums like Sharni slip through the cracks

How hospitals approach the needs of a patient who is also breastfeeding can have a significant impact on both mum and bub, and most Australian hospitals aren't offering accredited support. 

ABC News