[nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter

Fri Feb 27 16:40:57 UTC 2015

I have a love/hate relationship with malls.  I don't like the big malls, because they are quite disorienting, especially with the loud music and vast open spaces.  Thankfully, near my house, we have a small mall with a little food court, a post office, a bank, etc., so Jenny and I can stay indoors.  But I live far enough from bus stops that jenny gets a lot of work on the way to and from my job, workout, etc.

I don't really have suggestions, other than small malls if you can.  Restaurants and coffee shops can get expensive...

Either that, or bundle up!

Daryl

----- Original Message ----- From: S L Johnson via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> To: 'Tracy Carcione' <carcione at access.net>, 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' <nagdu at nfbnet.org> Sent: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 09:20:55 -0700 (MST) Subject: Re: [nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter  Hello: I hate working in the malls. The worst thing is all the noise from very loud music. In the mall near me, they have loud rock music out in the halls and food court. Also it seems that every store also has their own very loud music blasting.  Th result is that you cannot even hear to use any of the sound clues we usually depend on for orientation. You also cannot hear what anyone is saying if you do stop to ask for directions. I've found the same annoying problem in department and grocery stores too. I wonder why they think it is a good idea to blast the music. I find all that noise very disorienting. Also, I am sure it is a problem for anyone with hearing loss. When I do go out to find somewhere to work my dog during bad weather, I usually go to Target. The store is very large with lots of space where Eva and I can walk around for as long as we want. This Target has a Pizza Hut and Starbucks where we can take a break and have a snack. The only downside of this is that my goofy golden thinks we always have to stop there. I was in Target last week with my sister and she wondered why Eva kept trying to take us toward the snack area. Eva thinks she's the boss and can decide where we go   Sandra and Eva Sandra and Eva -----Original Message----- From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via nagdu Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 9:59 AM To: 'Julie J.'; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' Subject: Re: [nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter Julie J, I feel like you do. Luckily, there are some small stores around here I can browse by myself. But I don't usually go unless I actually might get something, and, even locally, walking around means climbing over some ice-banks. Krokus isn't getting nearly as much work as he should, when I don't go into the City. He is, however, learning to push me left or right to get around those ice-banks, which is good. We have some giant malls around, but it means taking a bus and waiting in the cold. And I find them extremely confusing--big, noisy places with halls going in every direction. Not much fun, without someone who can tell which way to go and what's what. O Spring, come soon! Tracy  -----Original Message----- From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via nagdu Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 6:47 AM To: Raven Tolliver; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users Subject: Re: [nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter No ideas for you, but I will be interested to see what others come up with. I left my job in November to do freelance. Some weeks have been busy with meetings and teaching and whatnot, but then I can go a couple of weeks with practically nothing. We don't have a mall here. The biggest indoor retail store is probably Wal-Mart and that requires a driver to get to. Also, does anyone else feel like you have to buy something when you go to a store by yourself? I wouldn't at a mall because there are nonstore areas to walk in, but in any of the small local shops that I frequent, I feel like I should buy something because I am getting assistance to browse their store. Obviously I do not always purchase stuff, but the pressure is there. am I alone? Congratulations on your graduation Raven! Julie Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now available! Get the book here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC Visit my new website on developing courage and living authentically: http://www.falling-up.com -----Original Message----- From: Raven Tolliver via nagdu Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:27 AM To: nagdu Subject: [nagdu] Working indoors during the harsh winter Hi! Does anyone have ideas for places to work your dog during the harsh winter. Currently, I work from home. I have graduated from college, so no more hustle and bustle between classes, and needless to say, the winter here in Michigan is a pain in the posterior. I don't wanna have to work in ice, snow, wind, and frigid temps if I don't have to, but I would also like to continue working the Golden Guy. He gets plenty of exercise from play. Believe me, we have a giant backyard, and he goes out there to play in the 2 feet of snow out back, but I know how much he loves working, and it's good just to keep that up anyway. I went to the mall the other day to work him, and he does great. I just wish I knew of an alternative. Malls are like mazes, and I find them a bit stressful to navigate. I've been spoiled by online shopping. Lol! If they are the best option, I will bite the bullet and do it. I understand this is more about my dog than me. Any ideas? -- Raven You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you have or what you do. Naturally-reared guide dogs https://groups.google.com/d/forum/nrguidedogs _______________________________________________ nagdu mailing list nagdu at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nagdu: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/julielj%40neb.rr.com  ----- No virus found in this message. 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