[nagdu] Guide dog user has to call police to have an ice cream atMarble Slab

[Margo and Arrow]

wow, I keep hoping things like this won't happen much anymore but they do. 
Mary, think you did well and marion, so did you and so did the police 
finally.

Mary, I really think you could go back to that store if you want to.  I 
don't think she can really ban you, can she?

margo andArrow
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; "NFBF List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: <blind411 at verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:37 AM
Subject: [nagdu] Guide dog user has to call police to have an ice cream 
atMarble Slab


>    I am sending the following message on behalf of Merry!
>
>
> Hi All,
>    Last night on my way home from school, I decided to stop at Marble Slab 
> to have some ice cream, since I had time before my bus was due to arrive. 
> I walked in the door only to be told that I could not bring my dog in the 
> store.  The assistant manager told me that she would serve me if I stood 
> by the door to place my order and then sit outside to eat it.  This all 
> happened at approximately 8:30 p.m., I arrived home at 10:43 p.m. because 
> of the drama.  However, I am pleased to announce that I did get my ice 
> cream although it took 2 police officers and 1 police Sgt.  from the Tampa 
> Police Department.
>    Please note, especially all guide dog users, that our education is not 
> done!  Not only did we educate an Assistant Manager, a security officer at 
> Centro Ybor, we educated the police officers as well, who at first 
> basically told me that I was not telling the truth.  It was only when 
> Marion called for the Sgt. that attitudes changed.  I can tell you I was 
> literally shaking I was so upset, my words were assertively calm, but from 
> the beginning I was not going to come out this being the bad guy.  I thank 
> Sunshine and Marion for being there for me via phone supporting me, and 
> then Marion hopping on the bus to stand by my side.
>    Of course, this morning more education will be done by calling the 
> corporate office of Marble Slab and Centro Ybor Security.  So, all my 
> fellow guide dog users please note that when I finally was able to order 
> my ice cream, I told the officers I had just one question to ask the 
> woman...I asked her that if 3 guide dog users walked into Marble Slab 
> would they be served without any problems or being told to go outside. 
> She replied that they would be served; however, I am banned from the store 
> for being rude, HAHA.  I think she's angry because I called the police, 
> who stated that she was rude not me (imagine that !).  The police officer 
> said if she ever denies anyone with a service animal access again, he will 
> slap the cuffs on her and the owners can come and lock the doors!
>    Education is a great thing...speaking of which two more papers to 
> write!
> Blessings to all,
> Merry
>
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