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

[Kirk]

Mary, My hat goes off to you for standing your ground and demanding proper 
service with your Dog!  I hope you got the Strawberry with a waffle cone! 
LOL! Your friend in the cause, Kirk Harmon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Guide dog user has to call police to have an ice 
creamat Marble Slab


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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