[nagdu] introducing us

alex aaatlantic at aol.com
Fri Feb 18 06:31:29 UTC 2011


hi Lisa,
I do both 
On Feb 18, 2011, at 12:23 AM, Lisa Irving wrote:

> Do you do down hill or cross country skiing? I grew up  in upstate New York. That's where I first cross country skied.  Boss, that's a nifty name.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "alex" <aaatlantic at aol.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] introducing us
> 
> 
>> hello Lisa,
>> wellcome to the list nice doggy name.  Lisa my name is Alex Atlantic I like martial arts, skiing, and ice skating.
>> I am getting a guide dog from Fidelco and he is 2 years old boy by the name of Boss.
>> On Feb 17, 2011, at 10:53 PM, Lisa Irving wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>> 
>>> I'm nuke to the NAGDU list. My name is Lisa Irving. My guide dog's name is, Bernie. We live in San Diego. I trained with Bernie at Guiding Eyes for the Blind a few months ago. Bernie is my third guide dog. Bernie is a lab retriever mix. My GEB classmates described his color as, variegated. He has creamy  shades of browns, caramel and some patches of white. Overall, Bernie is a mellow fellow. His best friend's name is, Langdon. Can you guess who one of my best friends is? Yeah, Lyn and I pal around and we take martial arts together.
>>> 
>>> As for me, I've lived in San Diego almost 23 years. I enjoy bogie boarding which can be described as, chicken surfing. One lays on the board and rides; glides, on a wave of any where from two to five feet high. I'm involved in a local church and I'm between jobs. My favorite color is turquoise and I'm semi vegetarian.Hey, I love my carbs too!
>>> 
>>> That is, my guide dog
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Merritt" <wcmerritt at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 3:50 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> So what about the breeding stock for these dogs at this high priced
>>>> school? What is the history of the breeding dogs? I want to make sure
>>>> I get only the best dog with the highest quality of doggie traits and
>>>> guiding ability. Julie, is your school advanced enough to where the
>>>> dogs don't even need training? Perhaps that would explain the $75,000
>>>> cost and the fact that the trainer doesn't spend a lot of time with
>>>> the blind user, :)
>>>> 
>>>> Wayne and Gucci
>>>> 
>>>> On 2/16/11, Lisa Irving <lirving1234 at cox.net> wrote:
>>>>> This is too funny! I wonder if you can base your school out of one of the
>>>>> NFB training centers, or even their headquarters. Go girl!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Lisa and Bernie
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Lyn Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
>>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:01 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Julie,
>>>>>> This was so funny!!!!!  Thanks for making my day and I even sent it to a
>>>>>> friend who was in dire need of a laugh - and she did laugh!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> This was good to help us to keep a sense of humor and not take everything
>>>>>> so seriously all the time.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Lyn and Landon
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Julie J" <julielj at neb.rr.com>
>>>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 12:15 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [nagdu] a new guide dog program
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Heya all!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I've decided to start my very own, brand spankin' new guide dog program!
>>>>>>> Of course it will be totally state of the art.  The very latest in
>>>>>>> offering blind people all the rights and privileges they so want.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> All training will happen in your home environment.  We will drop off the
>>>>>>> dog to you on Monday morning with a booklet describing the use and care
>>>>>>> of the dog.  since you are very skilled in blindness alternatives, this
>>>>>>> shouldn't be a problem.  this is for your convenience.  should you have
>>>>>>> questions please call the number in the booklet and leave a message.
>>>>>>> Someone will call you back when we feel like it.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> The trainer will not disturb your normal routine during the home training
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> process.   You will be free to take the dog wherever you like as soon as
>>>>>>> you like, immediately after signing all the release of liability forms.
>>>>>>> If you or the dog experience a mental health crisis please seek the
>>>>>>> services of a professional.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> None of the dogs will be given health testing or hip X-rays.  You, being
>>>>>>> a competent blind person, will be able to administer any complicated
>>>>>>> medical interventions the dog may need.  Please see Appendix A in the
>>>>>>> booklet for troubleshooting tips.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> In line with our forward philosophy on blindness, we firmly believe that
>>>>>>> all blind people, regardless of their background, experience, available
>>>>>>> time or inclination can be competent dog trainers.  We therefore will
>>>>>>> provide only the barest minimum of training.  Should you experience
>>>>>>> difficulty, please see Appendix B of the booklet for suggestions.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We do not want to be viewed as a charity for the blind because this would
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> be demeaning to blind people.  We therefore charge $75,000 for each dog.
>>>>>>> We are sorry that refunds or guarantees are not available.  The purchase
>>>>>>> price must be paid in full before delivery of the dog.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> In keeping with our hands off approach to the training experience, your
>>>>>>> privacy and independence, we will not be offering any follow up services.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> After dropping off the dog to your home, you will never again hear from
>>>>>>> any of our staff.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>> The C.R.A.P. Guide Dog School
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