[nagdu] Benny's last big gig

margo and isis margo.downey at roadrunner.com
Mon Oct 13 15:39:21 UTC 2014


Tracy, this can be a time of mixed feelings.  I am so glad you and Ben had
a wonderful weekend and the very best to you at The eye.

Margo and Isis

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
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Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 11:25 AM
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Subject: [nagdu] Benny's last big gig

We just got back from Ben's last big gig, a weekend harp retreat.  I can't
believe that in just 2 weeks I'll be at The Seeing Eye and Ben will be
retired.
He did great, taking me where I wanted to go, and lying quietly for hours
while I played.  We played a concert yesterday, and I don't think most of
the audience even knew Ben was there, lying curled up behind me.  The only
time he acted up a bit was when I was jamming with people late into the
night, and Ben got up and started yawning.  Plain as day, he was saying
"Yo, it's time to go to bed!"
I kept wondering why I was retiring this fine dog.  But, as my husband
points out, it was really slow-pitch stuff for Ben, strolling around a
small hotel with a fairly small group of people.  I expect, when we go into
work again, he will again let me know he's ready to hang it up and live the
easy life.
Tracy


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