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Exactly what I did. I'm sure he reads lips, but I just found it frustrating as he was one of my ASL teachers. He smiled back and I'm sure he wasn't upset at all. And, maybe I learned how frustrating it is not being able to communicate.

I saw one of my deaf friends today at the local shopping center but couldn't communicate with him as I was carrying two cases of dog food. He smiled and waved Hi, but I was frustrated that I couldn't use my hands. :roll: Has anybody else had this happen?

Yes, most shooters are told to focus on the front sight because you can't focus on the front sight, rear sight and target at the same time, however it's impossible to aim a gun using both eyes and focus on the front sight. The front sight will be clear but the target will double as your eyes are...

I also agree that these two subjects crossover. Facts will never outweigh perception. Since i started learning ASL, and thanks to this group, my perception of the deaf has changed drastically. As a dog owner I'm fully aware that my Yorkie is capable of killing someone, and he's scared the crap...

Take your gun to any gun shop and ask them to help you with regard to racking it. If you are still having troubles climb aboard the revolver bandwagon. My favorite is the Ruger LCR, lightweight with a very smooth trigger pull. Also, when shooting try to find something solid to rest against.

BTW, back to the original post, I saw some friends at a bar last night and they were sitting off to themselves together -- 2 deaf girls and an ASL interpreter. Thought about it, then realized that me and my girlfriend weren't exactly socializing with anybody we didn't know. We did crossover for...

Black dogs are the norm around these parts with the most popular being the Black Lab. Great pets and a lot of my friends use them for hunting. I think the "fear" is prompted by breed and not color, and one of the sweetest dogs I know is a Pit Bull, although when you consider all the bad press...

I'm a certified firearms instructor. The only time cross dominance becomes an issue is when you shoot a rifle. If you shoot right-handed and are left eye dominant you have to hang your head over the rifle. Otherwise, I try to keep both eyes open. Gives you the best peripheral vision, especially...

My goal is to clean the kitchen. l think I can do it in a year. :-(

That's what I was thinking.

DeafNerdMommy, Thanks again and I get it now. A friend made a video on the stupid things hearing people say you might enjoy. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb4d_2Jh13o Happy New Year to you and yours.

Excellent point. I've never thought of having to rely on someone else to make myself understood.

DeafNerdMommy Very perceptive thoughts. Thank you. I do know that one problem the deaf have is that while they do have specific problems being deaf, nobody can see it. like a blind person with a cane or someone with a broken leg. So, what do you do when you are in public and a hearing person...

Just read your profile. While it's not right I can kinda understand why a hearing person would be uncomfortable around the deaf, but I don't understand why a deaf person would be uncomfortable around you. You seem like a nice guy, and that car alone should attract a friend or two. Can I have a...

I mean when I read my friend's blogs they write about how they want to be treated like everybody and hate it when the hearing ask them questions like, "Do the deaf drive?" When our ASL class was over the instructors scurried off to hang out. Hey, we just learned how to sign. Hang out and sign...

I live in Colorado where both medicinal and recreational pot is legal -- kind of. While the feds look the other way marijuana is still illegal as far as the government is concerned, and neighboring states are suing the feds for not enforcing the law. All sales have to be in cash. If you pay with...

My dad died at 65 so I understand. My thoughts are move on with your life and allow time to heal this wound.

Hello! I'm hearing and currently taking ASL classes. I'm not looking for a relationship here or a deaf friend, but I would like to learn more about deaf culture. What confuses me is that my deaf friends want to be treated like everyone else, but the deaf community seems to be very closed. I do...

Hello! I'm hearing and currently taking ASL classes. I'm not looking for a relationship here or a deaf friend, but I would like to learn more about deaf culture. What confuses me is that my deaf friends want to be treated like everyone else, but the deaf community seems to be very closed. I do...