[optacon-l] Re: Smith Corona Typewriters and Optacons
- From: "H & C Arnold" <4carolyna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:58:44 -0500
Linda, I wish I had a camera too. But here is something that works with an
IBM Selectric. I had a bill to pay on a credit card, and it said to put in
the amount paid. Since I was paying more than the minimum, I wanted to do
that. So, I lined up with my Optacon, put a stylus punch right by the dollar
sign, rolled it into my IBM, wrote the amount. It lined up all right. The
problem is, that if you roll those things much, they tend to tear off, since
they are ready for you to tear off for the envelope. Anyway, that worked
well for me. I have sighted friends who say they don't bother. Well, the
form said to do that, and since I was paying more than minimum, I wanted to
fill it in.
In God We Trust,
Carolyn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Gehres" <ljgehres@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 5:59 PM
Subject: [optacon-l] Smith Corona Typewriters and Optacons
> The only thing I sort of wish is that at least one of the typewriters were
> fitted originally, at least, with the typewriter lens. The typewriter
> lens
> I had for work was especially made for an Olympic typewriter, and I very
> much thought of buying the special Smith Corona typewriter with the
> Optacon
> lens together when I had an Optacon, but I wasn't sure how much longer I'd
> be with Social Security, or for that matter, how much I'd actually use the
> lens for filling out forms at home. Probably not a lot, as it turned out.
> When I've had the opportunity to get them (two from family members, one I
> purchased and one my ex-husband purchased used for me in case I needed a
> backup), I've held onto them for dear life, so to speak!
>
> Linda G.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Lori Castner
> Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 11:41 AM
> To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [optacon-l] Re: I Can Use My Opta Again
>
> Oh, you are so blessed to have four working Smith Corona typewriters; I
> treat my one unit with great care!
>
> Lori C.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Gehres" <ljgehres@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:43 PM
> Subject: [optacon-l] Re: I Can Use My Opta Again
>
>
>> Merry Christmas to everyone on the list! Mary L., I'm so sorry you
>> fractured your wrist, and
>> I'm glad to hear it's mending well. I'll bet it's been a trial not being
>> able to use your
>> Optacon and not being able to do a lot of other things you're used to
>> doing with both hands. But, hopefully,
>> things will get back to normal in time.
>> Richard, thanks so much for the Smith Corona ribbon information. Believe
>> it or not, I have four working
>> Smith Corona typewriters and a few extra ribbons, but there'll come a
>> time
>
>> I'll need
>> to replenish my supply.
>>
>> To all, take care, and happy holidays!
>>
>> Linda Gehres
>>
>> On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:01:54 -0500, Mary Lorefice wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Afternoon all.
>>>
>>>From October 29 to December 10, my left wrist was in a cast I fell and
>>>fractured my wrist. During that time, I couldn't use my optacon. After
>>>the
>>>cast came off, I started using it again. I can't use it too long because
>>>my
>>>wrist is still sore. Still, it's great to be able to sort through my
>>>monthly
>>>papers again.
>>>
>>>
>>>Mary L
>>>mailto:mariooch@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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