[nagdu] buffets, and exciting news

[Raven Tolliver]

I leave my dog at the table, and go with a friend or family member
through the line. I can carry my plate and drink level just fine.
-- 
Raven
You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you
have or what you do.

Naturally-reared guide dogs
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On 5/30/15, melissa R green via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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:
>>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>>
>>
>> How do you handle buffets with your dog?
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm concerned I would drop my plate or spill my drink.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> It saves me the embarrassment of dropping my plate, since I'm not good
>> at carrying things level.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm not ashamed to ask for help; after all, we all need help from time
>> to time.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm taking Lady, as it will be a good experience for her.
>>
>>
>>
>> My friend who graduated has a guide dog, too, and she'll be there, too.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers, that all will go well.
>>
>>
>>
>> I will be getting my certificate in behavioral health specialist.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm already a certified peer support specialist for the state of Arizona.
>>
>> Rachel and Lady the lovable lab
>>
>>
>>
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