Old Tom
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Did it!
Successful 3BLD on a newly-generated scramble. Old Pochmann method. Memo was solid as it usually seems to be for me. Corners were easy, just seven moves (so needed a parity correction). Edges were tough with one edge already solved but two flipped in place. Wasn't timing myself, but was extra slow and careful on the setups/un-setups, these are still not automatic for me. Probably took just under 30 minutes. I memoed edges, then corners, solved corners, then edges. Reviewed the edge memo often, including in my head after corners were done.
Thanks to everyone here for the terrific help and encouragement. This includes urging me to try it, convincing me that it was possible. Joined the group in April, finally took the plunge and committed to blind early this month.
Next? (1) Get more solid, but ignore time. (2) Get faster, though currently plan to stick with OP; at my age I will never become really fast. (3) Enter a comp and get an official solve. What are the usual time-limits for a local comp?
Worth mentioning: being deaf really is an advantage for blind solving, as it is for many other mental activities. Total focus and concentration have always been easy for me.
(It also helps being retired, and having a very understanding lady friend.)
Thanks again guys!
Successful 3BLD on a newly-generated scramble. Old Pochmann method. Memo was solid as it usually seems to be for me. Corners were easy, just seven moves (so needed a parity correction). Edges were tough with one edge already solved but two flipped in place. Wasn't timing myself, but was extra slow and careful on the setups/un-setups, these are still not automatic for me. Probably took just under 30 minutes. I memoed edges, then corners, solved corners, then edges. Reviewed the edge memo often, including in my head after corners were done.
Thanks to everyone here for the terrific help and encouragement. This includes urging me to try it, convincing me that it was possible. Joined the group in April, finally took the plunge and committed to blind early this month.
Next? (1) Get more solid, but ignore time. (2) Get faster, though currently plan to stick with OP; at my age I will never become really fast. (3) Enter a comp and get an official solve. What are the usual time-limits for a local comp?
Worth mentioning: being deaf really is an advantage for blind solving, as it is for many other mental activities. Total focus and concentration have always been easy for me.
(It also helps being retired, and having a very understanding lady friend.)
Thanks again guys!
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