[nagdu] buffets, and exciting news

[melissa R green]

I agree with you Shannon.  I am not good at buffets either.  I did it in training with a cane.  But I didn't serve myself and I didn't like carrying the tray.  Even though my mom taught me how to carry things leveled.  I am glad that I am able to make the choice.  That is what I take from any kind of training center is the ability to make choices.  I usually use leash guiding with my dog and take the waitress's arm and go through the line that way.  If I am with friends we take turns sitting with the dogs and going through the buffet.  

Have a blessed day.
Best regards,
Melissa R Green and Pj
Love is being committed with out a guarantee.


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Dyer via nagdu
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 6:19 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Shannon Dyer
Subject: Re: [nagdu] buffets, and exciting news

Good luck with school, Rachel.

As far as buffets, I think you’ve got the right idea. I’m absolutely horrid at carrying things for a great distance without spilling them, even without a dog. Doing this while being guided by my dog sounds like an experience I can totally live without.

Shannon and the Acelet
> On May 29, 2015, at 7:57 PM, Rachel Krieg via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi, all.
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> How do you handle buffets with your dog?
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> I'm concerned I would drop my plate or spill my drink.
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> I'm going to my friend's graduation party tomorrow, it's at a casino, 
> and they have an all you can eat buffet. I think I'll have someone 
> tell me what's up there and get a little of everything.
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> It saves me the embarrassment of dropping my plate, since I'm not good 
> at carrying things level.
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> I'm not ashamed to ask for help; after all, we all need help from time 
> to time.
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> I'm taking Lady, as it will be a good experience for her.
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> My friend who graduated has a guide dog, too, and she'll be there, too.
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> In other news, I'm going back to school!!! I start on July 7. Classes 
> will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
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> When I've been to school before, I didn't do as well due to poor 
> accommodations, and the time wasn't the best time for me to apply myself.
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> One of my books is on Bookshare. The other one is on learning ally, 
> but it's not the right edition, so disabled student resources will 
> have to convert it.
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> Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers, that all will go well.
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> I will be getting my certificate in behavioral health specialist.
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> I'm already a certified peer support specialist for the state of Arizona.
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> Rachel and Lady the lovable lab
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