[Nfbf-l] Guide dog user has to call police to have an ice cream at Marble Slab

[Holly]

Dad reminds me often of having ice cream after our banquet at the convention
in Orlando. Sounds like me need a sit in! Ha Ha.
Holly

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM, Marion & Martin
<swampfox1833 at verizon.net>wrote:

>   I am sending the following message on behalf of Merry!
>
>
> Hi All,
>   Last night on my way home from school, I decided to stop at Marble Slab
> to have some ice cream, since I had time before my bus was due to arrive. I
> walked in the door only to be told that I could not bring my dog in the
> store.  The assistant manager told me that she would serve me if I stood by
> the door to place my order and then sit outside to eat it.  This all
> happened at approximately 8:30 p.m., I arrived home at 10:43 p.m. because of
> the drama.  However, I am pleased to announce that I did get my ice cream
> although it took 2 police officers and 1 police Sgt.  from the Tampa Police
> Department.
>   Please note, especially all guide dog users, that our education is not
> done!  Not only did we educate an Assistant Manager, a security officer at
> Centro Ybor, we educated the police officers as well, who at first basically
> told me that I was not telling the truth.  It was only when Marion called
> for the Sgt. that attitudes changed.  I can tell you I was literally shaking
> I was so upset, my words were assertively calm, but from the beginning I was
> not going to come out this being the bad guy.  I thank Sunshine and Marion
> for being there for me via phone supporting me, and then Marion hopping on
> the bus to stand by my side.
>   Of course, this morning more education will be done by calling the
> corporate office of Marble Slab and Centro Ybor Security.  So, all my fellow
> guide dog users please note that when I finally was able to order my ice
> cream, I told the officers I had just one question to ask the woman...I
> asked her that if 3 guide dog users walked into Marble Slab would they be
> served without any problems or being told to go outside.  She replied that
> they would be served; however, I am banned from the store for being rude,
> HAHA.  I think she's angry because I called the police, who stated that she
> was rude not me (imagine that !).  The police officer said if she ever
> denies anyone with a service animal access again, he will slap the cuffs on
> her and the owners can come and lock the doors!
>   Education is a great thing...speaking of which two more papers to write!
> Blessings to all,
> Merry
>
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