[nagdu] buffets, and exciting news

[Tracy Carcione]

I've worked all of my dogs through a buffet at one time or another.  With my
college dog, it was the only way to get something to eat.
I expect it will be challenging with Krokus the scavenger, but I'm sure I'll
manage.
I hold the plate or tray in one hand, or along my right arm, and have the
dog on my left, with a short leash, and try to keep my body between the dog
and the buffet, if possible.
If there's a server, I have them serve the food, or I ask someone I'm with
or who's in line by me to help me.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 10:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] buffets, and exciting news

Rachel, I don't take my dog through a buffet line.  I worry about spilling
or dropping things and I worry about my dog getting its nose or mouth
anywhere near the food.  It is too much going on at the same time for me to
handle.  I go through the line if I don't have my dog or have someone who
will watch my dog.

On 5/29/15, Rachel Krieg via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053

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