[nagdu] Joyce's Intro

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Joyce.
I live in Teaneck.
Maybe we could get together sometime when you come this direction.  Ben
loves to meet the ladies, both human and canine!
Tracy


> Hello all,.
>
> Thanks for the welcome!
> Tracy: Where in North Jersey do you live? I am from Jersey also!\Cindi:
> What
> a wonderful surprise to see you on the list....YES...I should be coming to
> the next PDC gathering..  Gary just had a meeting here at SPC for the
> PHEWA!
>
> So, here I am with Kia and we have had our first anniversary in August!
> She
> is my first guide dog and we are learning more about each other all the
> time!
> Towards the end of the winter, I had to change her over to  weight control
> food, as she does not get as much exercise on a daily basis as she should
> (Me either!)  I have someone here that walks/runs with her a couple of
> days
> a week now...that helps.
> We love to travel.  Kia has been on 4 roundtrip airplane ride, 1 long
> distance train ride, car trips, 6 Broadway shows, 3 concerts and spent
> some
> time in New York city!   We are active when we travel, but slow down when
> we
> are home.
>
> I do not expect perfection, as none of us are perfect....I correct when
> necessary, but don't get upset  over it...we just will review that part of
> the training to be sure Kia stays alert!!  YES...she sleeps in the bed
> with
> us (Gary and I) and she does NOT hog the bed...she I very polite!  Hehe
>
> Kia is a 60-65 lb. black lab....EVERYBODY loves KIA!!!  I try to be a good
> advocate and help educate people about guide dogs.  People think the
> funniest things about working dogs don't they?
>
> I am originally from Salem, Mass, have a home in North Jersey and live in
> upstate New York at a Presbyterian conference center as a volunteer.  My
> hubby and I are thinking about hosting next years' RP Social here on
> campus!
>
> OK...hate lengthy emails...so I'll cut this short...like me...cause I am
> only 4 foot 4 inches tall!  He he
>
> Have a great day all and thanks for being out there!
>
> Joyce Cass Pratt and
> Seeing Eye Guide KIA!
>
>
>
>
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