[nagdu] Under the Gun was RE: Growing Up Fisher

Wed Feb 26 03:19:21 UTC 2014

Okay, I agree that some of the schools are over intrusive . However, I think
that some of them are just trying to look out for the dogs and their
handlers. So, if you are a good handler, which most people are, then you've
got nothing to worry about, and telling the school what's going on might
come in handy at some point, especially if you run into medical trouble with
your dog.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Howard J. Levine
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 11:37 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Growing Up Fisher

I don't have a lot of money but I don't want to be under the gun and watch I
say and how I handle my dog. The one who pay's for guide dog has control.
Would I rather spend my money on other things yes.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 2:29 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Growing Up Fisher

Good points, Brandi; it seemed it cut off very quickly, so I'm going to have
to re-view it to make sure I  didn't miss anything.
	Remember, pilots are just pilots; I am sure the creators are kicking
themselves about things they would have3 done differently.
	At least, we aren't portrayed as helpless; t5he wife, so far as I
can figure, didn't leave because husband went blind, and comedy is often a
good way to educate people.  Remember all those cartoons in your textbooks?
	I'm glad Howard has the money to pay for a guide dog; many, many of
us do not, and depending on how it is obtained and who trains, it could be a
very expensive proposition.
Darla & happy Huck

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brandy Pinder
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 9:21 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Growing Up Fisher

I agree with mike. I did find it funny. I also saw some educational stuff in
there. For instance explaining the dog doesn't quote see for you but guides
you. Now they should of mentioned seeing eye is a name brand. Also, locking
the dog in the pantry was meant to be funny and any parents can agree they
do things like this to help there kids through something, would I do it that
way maybe not but again it's a comedy. Does every one think that all black
families are like the house of pain? I would of been mad if when he cut down
the tree it hit the house, or when parking he hit a car. I had a boyfriend
who let me drive twice when no one was on the road. I have seen blind
parents who used to drive give their kids driving pointers. And lastly it
was a pilot episode. If you look at the summary of the next episode it goes
into detail. If this was a movie or reality show I would be more nit picky
but it is a comedy. I think we should be happy they are trying to portray
people who are blind. Is it perfect? Maybe not but if this keeps going maybe
they will make more like it and actually use blind actors etc. The director
consulted extensively with people who are blind in los Angeles as well as
got extensive information and equipment from gdf not to mention he lived it.
It's not like he pulled this out of thin air. If agencies go and protest it
it and any other shows like it would disappear. Bottom line it is a comedy.
If Tim the tool man Taylor was a normal home improvement guy would it be
funny? 

brandy pinder
Alumni Council -  second vice Chairman
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, IncR and America's VetDogsR, The
Veteran's K-9 Corps IncR Providing "Second uSight"R since 1946

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> On Feb 24, 2014, at 9:47 AM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
wrote:
> 
> gentlemen, there was no reason to get nasty. Although you may not likethe
show. You need to keep your opinion subjective. Be nice!
> thank you, from your list moderator!y
> 
> Marsha drenth
> Sent with my IPhone
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>> On Feb 24, 2014, at 9:41 AM, Mike <blindndangerous at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> It's called a comedy. Get that through your head. Heh.  I didn't get a
chance to watch it, but I did read the article that the NFB published about
it, and while I am not a fan of them all the time they had a lot of good
points to say on the show.  SO I think I'll take them over you.
>> Mike.
>>> On 2/24/2014 7:52 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
>>> Did anyone else watch this awful piece of garbage last night?
>>> 
>>> It had exactly one redeeming quality, and that was that it ended
eventually. For once, I agree with the critics. Blind guy or no, this thing
for one wasn't funny. For another, oh, where to begin?
>>> 
>>> Where did the guy's family think he went for a month? Or did he just
pick up a guide dog named Elvis at the corner store?
>>> 
>>> Veal cutlet? Really?
>>> 
>>> Locking your dog in the pantry and pretending he was lost? For real?
C'mon.
>>> 
>>> OK, it was TV, but it was really bad TV.
>>> 
>>> Oh, and mom.midlife crisis much?
>>> 
>>> I'll give it another go, but i'm not very optimistic.
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