[nfbmi-talk] Oh Where, Oh Where is "Over There"?

[Larry D Keeler]

Well, I guess folks figure that "over there!" is universally understood!
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From: "William Vandervest via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
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>i was told thet the service desk at meijer was over there just today, and 
>still needed a sighted guide to find it, and i still have no idea where it 
>is,really frustrating, can't these people see my leader dog or somebody's 
>white cane ? lol
>
>
> There are none so blind as those who will not see
>
> William and Leader Dog Lynard
>
> timelord09 at att.net
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> From: "Terry D. Eagle via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
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>> As my guide dog and I stood in line at the checkout of the supermarket, I
>> asked the cashier what I considered a simple question.
>>
>> "Where are the napkins please?"
>>
>> Her response was hurried, but sincere, "over there."
>>
>>
>>
>> Emerging from the light rail for the first time, I managed to catch the
>> attention of a passer-by. "Please sir, can you tell me where I might 
>> catch
>> bus 63?"
>>
>> A kind voice offered a pleasant response before disappearing into the
>> cacophony of the early afternoon, "You can catch it, Over there."
>>
>>
>>
>> So many things reside over there -- napkins, bus stops, pencils, pens,
>> clothing racks, department stores and even my shoes! A never ending 
>> supply
>> of important and indispensable items and locales all reside in this place
>> which is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. I stand in perplexed silence
>> after learning that something is over there. It is a place I have never 
>> been
>> and have no hope of finding on my own.
>>
>>
>>
>> My guide dog is quite skilled in finding chairs, stairs, elevators,
>> escalators, helping me cross streets, and can even find me the pepperoni
>> display at Food Town; however, when I tell him to find "over there", his
>> little bottom hits the floor and a small whimper tells me that he is as
>> confused as I.
>>
>>
>>
>> We will not be going "over there" today.
>>
>>
>>
>> Over there has caused me abit of vexation, a lot of confusion and, on
>> occasion, made my heart race. I have discovered that "over there" can be 
>> a
>> dangerous place.
>>
>>
>>
>> One day while crossing a street, I heard a driver's irritated voice shout
>> out a warning of a truck bearing down on me from over there. My guide dog
>> artfully dodged the oncoming vehicle and pulled me to the safety of the
>> curb.
>>
>>
>>
>> Our hearts were both racing as we took a few moments to compose 
>> ourselves.
>>
>> Close encounters with over there can be frightening experiences. Although
>> many blind people have wondered as to the exact location of, "over 
>> there,",
>> few have dared to venture forth in an actual exploration of the 
>> mysterious
>> place.
>>
>>
>>
>> One day, while standing in line at the supermarket, I asked the clerk 
>> where
>> I might find the aspirin. With a cheery smile in her voice, she informed 
>> me
>> that the aspirin was located, "over there."
>>
>>
>>
>> With a weary sigh, I decided that I would take the extra step that would
>> unravel the mystery, which had vexed my compatriots since the beginning 
>> of
>> time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Taking a deep breath, and attempting to look nonchalant, I smiled at the
>> clerk, "Where," I asked, "is over there?"
>>
>>
>>
>> I imagined the girl's shocked expression. I felt her sharing 
>> condescending
>> and concerned looks with her fellows in the store. The silence grew 
>> palpable
>> as they mulled the possibility of allowing a blind person access to the
>> forbidden land.
>>
>>
>>
>> She had no choice; she would have to tell me how to find "over there!"
>>
>>
>>
>> I had won! Exhilaration swept through me as I waited in breathless
>> anticipation. A victorious smile crept to my lips, my hand tightened on 
>> the
>> handle of my guide dog's harness, we would soon be going over there!
>>
>>
>>
>> The clerk's voice reeked with resignation as the decision was made. "That
>> way," she said.
>>
>>
>>
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