[nagdu] Elmo is Retiring

Tue Mar 31 21:36:39 UTC 2009

tina, thanks.  Oh, tell your friend my name if you'd like.

margo and Elmo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Elmo is Retiring

> Hi Margo- Retiring a dog guide is always hard, however I know you made the
> best decision for the both of you. I wish the best of luck with your new
> partnership. BTW, I have a friend that will be in your class.
> Tina and D.
>
> "Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own instead 
> of
> someone else's."
> - Billy Wilder
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Margo and Elmo
> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 1:12 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Elmo is Retiring
>
> right on, Michael!
>
> Retirement can present a mixed bag, so to speak, but I am excited.  Elmo
> will have an adjustment, I'm sure, but he's going to have a wonderful 
> home.
> I've been sending Stephanie and Ken emails about Elmo, his food, what he
> likes, commands, medications, what music he likes, what toys he likes, and
> they have a file all set up and are studying it daily.  they have 
> luxurious
> beds ready for him on each floor and toys all over.  there is a little
> granddaughter who is two years old and loves anything to do with Elmo.
> Stephanie says it might take some convincing for her to believe elmo is 
> Elmo
> since he's not red like the Sesame Street elmo.  Elmo will be attending
> church on sunday and will travel to many interesting places if he wants to
> go.  they intend to continue some obedience.  they may find a job for him 
> to
> do since he is used to doing osmething.  My former dogs picked up the
> newspaper and brought it inside every morning for my Mom.
>
> margo and Elmo
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "mhingson" <info at michaelhingson.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
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> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Elmo is Retiring
>
>
> Margo,
>
>
> Wow!  You and Elmo are taking a first step on new adventures.  I hope you
> both find joy and peace in your decision.  Retirement is always hard, but 
> if
> you decide it is the best thing to do then retirement is probably the 
> right
> thing for both of you.  You always will have great memories and 
> experiences
> with Elmo which will serve you well with your new team mate.
>
> God bless you both.
>
>
> Mike Hingson
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Margo and Elmo
> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 3:49 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Elmo is Retiring
>
> right on, susan.  thanks so much.  I really have good feelings about it 
> all.
>
> margo and Elmo
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "sblanjones11" <sblanjones11 at sbcglobal.net>
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> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 8:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Elmo is Retiring
>
>
>> Margo,
>> May Elmo have a long and happy life with his new family, and you find a
>> wonderful partner who can carry on with you in his/her own special way!
>> Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers,
>> Susan & Rhoda
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of Margo and Elmo
>> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:05 PM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nagdu] Elmo is Retiring
>>
>> Hi. Just want everyone to know that elmo is retiring on april 25 which is
>> the same day I'll be returning to the Seeing Eye for my new dog.  Elmo
>> will
>> go to live with a wonderful family close to Allentown, pennsylvania.  I
>> will
>> truly miss him and am also looking forward to my new dog.  There will
>> always
>> be a huge place in my heart for my Elmo fellow.
>>
>> Margo and elmo
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