Indeed agreed Jackie. What I meant was that within myself Psychologically I feel my image is different with a cane than with a dog.
Eleanor----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 8:04 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Guide Dpog complaints
I agree with that and, additionally, I'm not ashamed of being blind either. As long as I always dress as smartly as I can and act in a respectable and responsible way when I am out, the fact I use a cane as opposed to a dog makes no odds. (smile). Jackie Cairns Braille Support Adviser Email: jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6WD Tel: 01604 798024 Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Saqib Sent: 03 December 2008 19:07 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Guide Dpog complaints Hi Eleanor.. Don't take this the wrong way as we're all in the same predicament. You would look just as blind weather you had a guide dog or a cane. Its how confident you come across will impress the public and they might just forget you are visually impaired smiles.----- Original Message ----- From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 6:20 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Guide Dpog complaintsInteresting one Jackie. Now I am of the opposite view point. I hateawhite stick, it gets stuck in the pavement and above all I feel'blind'with it. My Guide Dog is my eyes and that is for true. Eleanor----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 2:03 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Guide Dpog complaintsSo you wear a heavy coat for the winter, and a lighter one in the summer. You have an evening bag to go out somewhere special (least I do), and an ordinary bag for day-to-day purposes. Now you need aguidedog for the city, and perhaps another dog with a differenttemperamentfor more sedate strolls? You're having a laugh!! (chuckle). Frankly, it's why I would never ever have another guide dog if I were paid millions, because there are too many rules and regulations, andthedog always seems to be right in the eyes of the Association, not the owner. I've heard time and again from people that the standard ofdogtraining has dropped. Each to their own, of course, but give me the white cane any day of the week. Jackie Cairns Braille Support Adviser Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6WD Telephone: 01604 798024 Fax: 01604 798090 Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] OnBehalfOf Derek Hornby Sent: 03 December 2008 11:38 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Guide Dpog complaints Hi Andy You A did say and I quote: "each of us are a credit to the organization," So no problems then! "So people like me, who have a little peripheral vision, are walking about with dogs, which can in a flick of a second, get us killed." But those people witn no sight at all, must surely be at more risk! i feel the mista\ke you have made is to make threats. I mean you said you: "Made a lot of noise and threats about seeing a lawyer" In another post you said you were told: "it was not quite a good idea to take my dog into Glasgow during the festive season stating that the streets were very busy at this timeofthe year." Well given GDBA said that, I feel that's proof they are taking your safety seriously. If they feel you are not able to manage very busy conditions, they will not recommend you do it. 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