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From: Mike.Freeman@f107.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Freeman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Free fishing licenses
Date: 15 Dec 92 19:32:44 GMT
Reply-To: Mike.Freeman@f107.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/107 - Don't Panic, Vancouver WA
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Index Number: 26810

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

In a message to Mike Freeman <12 Nov 92 20:13> Carol Ashland wrote:

 CA> I think your analysis must be right:
 CA> pity, pure and simple.  Why didn't
 CA> they just give us free and unfettered
 CA> driver's licenses instead <wink>?

Fine idea!  And while "they" are at it, each blind person
receiving said license should be provided with a Lincoln Town Car
(new) with all the appointments, including TV, cellular
telephone, wetbar (stocked), AM/FM/FM-stereo/shortwave radio with
power amp, cassete and CD player plus anything else you can think
of to throw in.  The deal could be sweetened by prohibiting
non-American cars (such as the Lexis Es-450) from bein used as
substitutes for the Towncar should the applicant be an inveterite
Ford-hater!

Mike Freeman
    CRR QWK 1.40

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From: Gary.Petraccaro@f12.n2610.z1.fidonet.org (Gary Petraccaro)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Pick on Deana Day!
Date: 15 Dec 92 19:32:30 GMT
Reply-To: Gary.Petraccaro@f12.n2610.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2610/12 - Post Road Inn, Greensburg PA
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Index Number: 26808

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

When I first read this, I thought you were saying maaid, and I was
going to respond, "Well, you paid for her services."  Then, I
realized that you were saying mate.  Well, you still paid for her
services.  <grin>

Couples usually create implicit contracts with each other which
split up work.  She cooks, I clean,  Hell, she hates what I cook,
and I don't mind vacuuming.  That kind of thing.  There are,
unfortunately, just some things which the mate does do which are
like losing independence, but, still have contractual elements.  If
we have to shop at either of the malls, she drives,since bus
service is hardly an option around here.  Same if we go out to eat.
We both knew that going in, however, when we moved out here.  It's
part of the price for living away from a city with its services.

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From: Greg.Wick@f45.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Greg Wick)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: voice activated telep
Date: 15 Dec 92 22:22:23 GMT
Reply-To: Greg.Wick@f45.n343.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/45 - The French Connecti, Edmonds Wa
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
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Index Number: 26847

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

PB>I have a telephone that Pacific Bell's Disabled Services gave me. It's calle
PB>"Ameriphone Model RC-3000". I use a remote control button that I can push to
PB>either answer the phone or call out on. All I have to do is push one button
PB>(they can set it up for light touch) and a operator comes on and dials the
PB>number that I ask for. When the phone rings, I again push the button and can
PB>talk via a speaker phone. A headset also comes with it, when I don't want to
PB>use the speaker phone aspect of it. I wear the remote around my neck, for wh
PB>I'm transferring and no one else is home. If I fall, then I can at least cal
PB>the operator and ask for help.

Thanks, I found a nice one that you need to hit 1 button and it
dials. I already have 1 that I hit 1 button to get the name another
to dial on the spearker phone. But When I'm in bed I would not be
able to use it. I thought about a Sip&Puff but cost to much...
Thanks

===
 * SLMR 2.1 * "OUCH" I just my floppy caught in my unzipper!

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From: organic@mgr.hjf.org (Miriam Organic)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: left handed keyboard
Date: 12 Dec 92 12:32:27 GMT
Reply-To: organic@mgr.hjf.org (Miriam Organic)
Organization: HJF AIDS Research Project, Washington DC
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 26717

In article <26285@handicap.news> lije@cognito.princeton.edu
(Elijah Millgram) writes:
>Index Number: 26285
>
>I'm looking for information about keyboards for people who can only
>type with their left hands.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I would also like such info thanks
From: 34AEJ7D@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu (Bill Gorman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: ALERT: Re: join EYENETT
Date: 12 Dec 92 12:33:37 GMT
Reply-To: 34AEJ7D@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu (Bill Gorman)
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 26725

In article <26269@handicap.news>, Mitch.Green@f202.n285.z1.fidonet.org (Mitch
Green) says:
>...
>10.  What is your social security number?

No reflection on any organization or individual, but...

be CAREFUL handing this information out casually. It can cause
great harm if misused.

W. K. Gorman
From: Barbara.Akin@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Barbara Akin)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: The Vegetarian Times
Date: 15 Dec 92 19:16:24 GMT
Reply-To: Barbara.Akin@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 26794

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi all,
Does anyone happen to know if the magazine The Vegetarian Times is
available on tape, or flexable disk?
It seems I had heard a while back, that the Library Of Congress had done
it on flexable disk, as partof their Sample Magazine program.
Is this true?
Since I am a vegetarian, this magazine is of great interest to me, and
it seems to be one of the better ones out there.
I tried to read it using the Kurtzweil reader down at the public
library, but it couldn't handle the format well.
Any info on this will be appreciated.
If its available on tapeor flexable disk, please let me know.
-!-
 ~ SLMR 2.0 ~ Unable to locate Coffee -- Operator Halted!

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From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Synex
Date: 15 Dec 92 22:21:27 GMT
Reply-To: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:150/175.1 - Busted Flush BBS, New Castle DE
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 26839

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a message to All <04 Dec 92 19:15> Alan Hess wrote:

 AH> Dennis Byrd of the New York Jets, who broke his neck at C-5 last
 AH> Sunday, was operated on the other day (a fusion, I suppose -
 AH> whatever it was, it took seven hours.)  He also was given a drug
 AH> called Synex that is supposed to help heal the spinal cord.  It
 AH> isn't approved for use in this country.  Has anyone ever heard of
 AH> it?  What's the scoop on it?  *adh*

Never heard of it, unless it is of the GM-1 family.  The effects
that were expected are the same.  I just heard today that he has
definite movement, but this may just be for the media hype.

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From: Mike.Freeman@f107.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Freeman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Equipment
Date: 15 Dec 92 19:33:05 GMT
Reply-To: Mike.Freeman@f107.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/107 - Don't Panic, Vancouver WA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 26813

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

In a message to Isaac Obie <11 Nov 92 19:19> Carol Ashland wrote:

 CA> Coping with
 CA> cryptic code with speech is going to
 CA> be a pain.  I would much, much
 CA> rather use braille.  It's a lot more flexible.

Hi, Carol!

I'm as much of a Braille advocate as anyone; I am 2nd VP of NAPUB
(NFB's Braille promotion organization).  However, I beg to differ
with your above statement.  As long as you're not using an
Audaptor or a similar synthesizer whose dictionary cannot be
disabled, using speech on code -- even assembly-language code --
isn't all that bad.  You get used to the odd pronunciations
rather quickly (I programmed in DEC10 Assembly language with
speech for seven years so I have some knowledge of this).

In fact, I'd rather use speech output than Braille (even with
Screenreader, which has its own keypad).  One doesn't have to
take both hands off the keyboard as one must using Braille.  One
gets used to figuring out formats on the screen rather quickly,
especially if one has a cursor position read-out (which all or
almost all screen-reading packages have).

I will, however, admit that it was nice to have done some
programming using an Optacon and CRT lens.

Take care and good luck (you've had the interview by now -- more
in Netmail).

Regards,

Mike Freeman
... ** Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. **
    CRR QWK 1.40

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From: Ron.Denis@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Ron Denis)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Pick on Deana Day!
Date: 15 Dec 92 19:32:07 GMT
Reply-To: Ron.Denis@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 26805

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Willie,
     With this logic I could get away with telling my sighted wife that every
time she asks me to do something she can't do she hasn't adjusted to vision.
Hmm, on second thoughts, that might have its uses--<chuckle>  Deana has already
stated she's a better child-care person than her sighted husband.
     My wife and I have split today's cooking chores as each of us cooks certain

things better than the other.  She does drive better than I, but then we can't
be sure 'cause she won't let me have the car.  How's that for hen pecked?
     Any way, cane, dog, spouse or friend--if it helps you get from here to
there, go for it!

     Oh yeah, and if you find out where to get a job that pays enough for the
cook, chauffeur, and all that jazz, clue me in, right old friend?  Please?
<smile>

     Ron

... Why bother phoning a psychic?  Let them phone you!

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From: John.Sanfilippo@p0.f102.n2603.z1.fidonet.org (John Sanfilippo)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Braille Music Transcribers in Canada
Date: 15 Dec 92 17:54:06 GMT
Reply-To: John.Sanfilippo@p0.f102.n2603.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2603/102.0 - The Event Horizon, Bay Ridge NY
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
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Index Number: 26758

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Does Canada keep a registry of braille music transcribers?  If
so, I would like to get hold of that list.

Perhaps, someone knows the address of CNIB.

Many thanks in advance.

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From: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com (Bill McGarry)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: December 1992 issue of Braille Monitor Uploaded
Date: 15 Dec 92 02:13:22 GMT
Reply-To: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com (Bill McGarry)
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 26726

Mike Freeman has uploaded to the handicap archives:

BRLM1292.ZIP  NFB Braille Monitor, December 1992

BRLM1292.ZIP is available via anonymous ftp from the handicap
archives (handicap.shel.isc-br.com).  Login in as "anonymous",
using your e-mail address as your password.  "cd" to
the /pub/monitor directory.  The past two years issues of the
Braille Monitor are also available here.

This is also available to first time callers or via file request
from the Handicap News BBS (203-337-1607   Fidonet 141/420).

Table of contents for this issue are:

REHABILITATION ACT REAUTHORIZED: VICTORY FOR THE BLIND

COMING TO GRIPS WITH BLINDNESS:
A MOTHER TALKS TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
by Loretta White

FURTHER LOSSES FOR NAC
A YEAR-END STATUS REPORT
by Barbara Pierce

HONOR ROLL UPDATE

ROLL CALL OF SHAME

WINNING OUR FREEDOM:  VIEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

THE BIOGRAPHY OF THEODORE PAUL LUBITZ
by Theodore Lubitz

A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR ALL SEASONS
by Donald Capps

CONTINUING THE STORY
by Scott LaBarre

THE 1993 BLIND EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
by Stephen O. Benson

DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR OF BLIND CHILDREN AWARD FOR 1993
by Sharon Maneki

FEDERATIONISTS JOIN IN ADA LAWSUIT TO BLOCK MEDICAID CUTS
by Greg D. Trapp

BLIND NO LONGER INCOMPETENT IN OKLAHOMA

SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN
by Elizabeth Browne

CONVENTION 1993: TEXAS BECKONS

RECIPES

MONITOR MINIATURES

[no save]
                                Bill McGarry
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From: Marvin.Rush@f10.n3817.z1.fidonet.org (Marvin Rush)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: talking stuff
Date: 15 Dec 92 17:55:07 GMT
Reply-To: Marvin.Rush@f10.n3817.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3817/10 - InSight BBS, Leesville La
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Index Number: 26765

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi I was reading about the radio shack talking calculator and
wanted to let you know that there is a talking volt meeter from
radio shack also. It sells for about 100$s but I think that it is
going to get discontenued. If you want one you might go to the
store and talk to the manager and I bet he can look for you one in
other stores around the country. c u l Marvin

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From: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Hess)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Armrests
Date: 15 Dec 92 22:21:56 GMT
Reply-To: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:261/1000 - Nerve Center, Pikesville MD
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 26843

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a missive of <Dec 05 08:41> Joe Chamberlain (1:150/175.1)
writes to Alan Hess:

 JC>      What did they say about the "Wilmington Jacket?"  It 'will'
 JC> reduce your scoliosis while you're wearing it, but as soon as you
 JC> take it off the spine collapes to its orginial curve.  Wearing
 JC> one can also cause some skin problems.

The docs are currently huddling together to try and figure me out
once and for all.  If I were them, I'd drop me off a bridge.  I
mentioned the Wilmington jacket to them, and that is a possibility
they're looking into.

 JC>      The "Wilmington Jacket" is designed to control and stabilize
 JC> the progress of scoliosis in a growing spine.  It is best used
 JC> for curves in the thorasic area.  The Rx is usually for the brace
 JC> to be work 23/24 hours each day over a period of years.  Any good
 JC> orthopod schould be able to supply full details.

My spine is no longer growing, except maybe further sideways.  :-(  *adh*

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From: Patti.Bader@p0.f323.n202.z1.fidonet.org (Patti Bader)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: armrests
Date: 15 Dec 92 22:23:31 GMT
Reply-To: Patti.Bader@p0.f323.n202.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:202/323.0 - SHENK'S EXPRESS, La Mesa
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
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Index Number: 26856

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 -=> Quoting Alan Hess to Keith Jones <=-

Hi Alan!

 AH> what I needed.  And I still haven't found a scoliosis reducing brace.
 AH> Life sucks.  I have this intense desire to run over the bare feet of
 AH> doctors with my chair.  *adh*

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but, I was using a full, upper
body brace, called a Kydex Jacket. I was developing scoliosis and this was
supposed to prevent it from getting worse. It did help a great deal with my
posture and allowed me to sit for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, after
I had a colostomy, last year, I'm unable to use it anymore. One of the Orthodic
companies, here in San Diego, made one for me. The only support I use now is a
Jay Active Back and that seems to help a little, but I don't know if it's going
to help prevent the scoliosis from getting worse.

Patti

... confidence is the feeling you had before you knew better

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From: Chet.Tacka@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Chet Tacka)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: free matter for the
Date: 15 Dec 92 19:16:33 GMT
Reply-To: Chet.Tacka@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
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Index Number: 26795

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

        Hi, Mike!

        I appreciate the accuracy with which you read my
        message to you.  It was as if you saw my face, as I
        typed.

        You speculated:

 MF> If, perchance, you are walking down a street in Everyville,
 MF> U.S.A., and encounter some who, out of the goodness of their
 MF> heart (and, knowing the high unemployment rate among the blind)
 MF> begs you to accept a quarter from him/her.  Do you accept it?

        Hopefully, I could graciously say, "Oh, thank you
        very much.  I don't need that, though.  Could you
        tell me if I have the correct time???"  Then,
        reading my watch, I would probably dazzle the crap
        out of 'im!!!

        Your valid concern about accepting the token is..

 MF> ".... it would set a bad example and perpetuate a negative
 MF> image of the blind".

        Perpetuating the image of the blind is less a
        function of blind people than it is of the sighted,
        I THINK!  The sighted know so little, and (quite
        honestly) don't have to!!!

 MF> Again, consider the situation in which there has been
 MF> discrimination against the blind in hiring (or the lack thereof)
 MF> for a certain profession or calling.

        Blind umpires!!!!  That comes to mind quickly!

        I am, of course, just poking you with a stick.  That
        is the same stick I have to use on myself!!!

        Quotas make our kids responsible for our mistakes.
        Although, not correct, at least the conversation
        about quotas helps.  Aggressive "reminding"  people
        that just 'cause one is blind, doesn't make him
        stooopid, helps.

 MF> This whole subject is fraught with mine fields.  In reality, how
 MF> we handle it often becomes a balancing act...

        Now, the beauty is:  Our kids will not be as
        uncomfortable.

 MF> I, personally, do not accept such freebies; I would do
 MF> nothing to prohibit any particular person from accepting
 MF> them.

        I will buy you a BEER!  You will have to buy me one,
        though; maybe, several!!

 MF> Thanks so much for writing and such questioning keeps us
 MF> "radicals" honest! <grin>

        Ignorance....

        Ignorance....

        That is my strength!!!

                          chester

... g ZB?
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From: Carol.Ashland@p0.f319.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Ashland)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Friendship
Date: 15 Dec 92 19:34:25 GMT
Reply-To: Carol.Ashland@p0.f319.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/319.0 - Mostly Mail, Aloha OR
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Index Number: 26824

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 -=> Quoting Deana Roberts to Ron Denis <=-

 DR> what did actually help for me.  A very special friend just started
 DR> taking me everywhere with him.  He is a cane user, blind with only one

Friends can make such a difference in one's life!  I've been a loner
most of my life, due mostly to some problems, and have recently made a
close friend.  She's now moving away, half the world away, or so it
seems.  Oh well.  Most of my few friendships have been started on the
BBSes.

Carol

... 1992, THE YEAR OF THE DOG GUIDE

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From: jvirts@unlinfo.unl.edu (Jacquelyn Virts)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Dogs in Theaters.
Date: 18 Dec 92 02:44:27 GMT
Reply-To: jvirts@unlinfo.unl.edu (Jacquelyn Virts)
Organization: University of Nebraska--Lincoln
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
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Index Number: 26865

We have taken Davey to movies lots of times.  He's usually good, but
he's been restless several times, but was never noisy.  He sleeps
unless he's trying to strain for popcorn or objects he "perceives" as
popcorn.  (He also likes to eat paper napkins.)

We've had more trouble at concerts.  Both country western concerts we
attended ended up with him barking, but then the fact that other dogs
were there may have contributed to that.  But mostly it's the fact
that it's so loud and people yelling, clapping, etc.   It really
agitates him so we won't do that again!

He also barked during the play "Cinderella" recently, but we were
sitting in the front row right next to the orchestra and the wicked
step-mother and step-sisters as well as the fairy godmother were
shrill and speaking loudly.  At intermission we moved to the back row
(near another guide dog) and he was just fine.  Both dogs slept back
there!

We still take him everywhere with us (except my mother's).  We're
learning we have to avoid some places, although we do have a dog
sitter now we can use when we go to my parents.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Jacque
From: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Hess)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Sweet cheeks
Date: 15 Dec 92 22:21:49 GMT
Reply-To: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:261/1000 - Nerve Center, Pikesville MD
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
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Index Number: 26842

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a missive of <Dec 04 11:31> Tim Syfert (1:114/119)
writes to Alan Hess:

 TS> When you sleep on your back, do you have to do something with
 TS> your legs like put pillows under them or something? Also, do
 TS> you have any problems with leg spasms bringing your legs up
 TS> towards your chest?

I never put anything under my legs when I sleep.  Occasionally, I
crank up the knees of the bed, but that's it.

My leg spasms aren't that bad (it's the abdominal and back spasms
that drive me nuts).  If I do spasm at night, all that happens is
that I wind up with my legs spread.  They jump up a bit, and settle
back down.  *adh*

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