[nagdu] introducing us

Lisa belville missktlab1217 at frontier.com
Fri Feb 18 17:30:56 UTC 2011


LOL I never thought of it that way.

Well, maybe teaching them a few stock phrases would be helpful.


IF THE HOUSEWORK IS DONE - THEN THE COMPUTER IS Broken!
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] introducing us


> They might not be. Depends on what the dog actually said in Chinese.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lisa belville" <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 11:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] introducing us
>
>
> Oooooh, Chinese speaking dogs would be awesome.  All of our Chinese
> restaurant access problems would be a thing of the past.
>
>
> IF THE HOUSEWORK IS DONE - THEN THE COMPUTER IS Broken!
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Marsha Drenth" <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 10:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] introducing us
>
>
>> Yes I'd like a pup that could speak a few different languages, please.
>> Lets
>> see Spanish, Chinese, and of course English. And for the same pup to be
>> able
>> to cook, would be awesome. Now can I add an request for my C.R.A.P. dog 
>> to
>> do, clean house and laundry too, please. I mean if I am asking for all
>> those
>> things, its important to know as a "super blind" person, I can do all
>> those
>> tings. But I might accidentially put the wrong thing in the washer,
>> instead
>> of detergent. Its just so hard to be blind, and not see. LOL *rolls eyes*
>> LOL
>>
>> Marsha
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of Lisa Irving
>> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 11:20 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] introducing us
>>
>> Do you want a bilingual dog? How about a dog that bit off heads for one 
>> of
>> the drug cartels? Or, I can find you a dog that makes great rolled tacos
>> and
>>
>> serves a cold beer. Maybe you would like a dog that dances pretty.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] introducing us
>>
>>
>>> Hi Lisa,
>>> My name is Steve and I am working my 3rd black labrador from Leader Dog.
>>> However, I would really like you to send me a dog from south of the
>>> border
>>> so I can train through the CRAP method!  Nice to have you aboard!
>>>
>>> Steve & Misha
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Lisa Irving
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:54 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: [nagdu] introducing us
>>>
>>> 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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