[bksvol-discuss] New from the ACB conference
- From: Grandma Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:33:44 -0700 (PDT)
Sue,
Isn't it nice that some people, like Kellie and
Shelley, are kind enough to let us in on some of the
fun and goings-on at the ACB--and they didn't even
advertise having a blog that would fill us in--or say
in advance they were going to. We should have stuck to
our plan of filling Pratik's office or home with
balloons and chewing gum. I'm sure his mom would have
helped us and perhaps given us a nice piece of pie or
cake. Or even had us stay for dinner. I love Indian
food.
Cindy
> Hi Shelley. I was very sorry to have missed you at
> ACB. I was looking
> forward to getting together, but I had no way to
> contact you. I'm also very
> sorry to hear that you have to retire Judson. I hope
> things will go
> smoothly with the new dog, and since Judson used to
> live with you with your
> parents I'm sure he will be comfortable and happy
> there, though he will
> miss you.
>
> I visited with John Glass at the Bookshare booth and
> we had a nice chat,
> but unfortunately I missed the Bookshare gathering.
> I was very
> disappointed, but there were just too many things
> going on in my life at
> that moment.
>
> I did have the unmitigated pleasure of meeting
> Pratik and having dinner
> with him twice. He has the most charming and subtle
> manner. He introduced
> me to Indian food which was fascinating and most of
> which I liked very
> much. Then we collectively took out a vase of
> flowers neither of us had
> noticed and caused a miniature tsunami which served
> well to illustrate the
> discussion of the philosophy of blindness we
> happened to be having. <lol> I
> had a wonderful time and it was worth it even though
> my solo adventures
> getting to and from the restaurant involved stepping
> off a bus and into a
> ditch commonly known as rode distruction and nearly
> getting run over by a
> horse--yes that's right, a horse! <lol>
> Fortunately a good time was had by all and everyone
> reached home in
> eventual safetey.
>
>
>
> On 14 Jul 2007, Shelley L. Rhodes wrote:
> > Hi Everyone, warning this is going to be long.
> >
> > it has been well a couple of weeks since I could
> actually post something
> > meaningful on the list. The summer is definitely
> not turining out the
> way i
> > planned.
> >
> > First of all, the convention was a blast. Pratik
> and I attended the
> Users
> > group which was a lot of fun, and I also got to
> talk to John Glass and
> check
> > out his Icon, love the design much better than the
> Brailleplus, but alas
> the
> > Braille Plus is available on Quota funds, and I am
> afraid will make more
> > money than the Icon.
> >
> > I didn't run into Kelly Heartman though, and
> regret that. Was kicking
> > myself as I was flying on the plane that I hadn't
> sent my cell number
> out,
> > and at the hotel couldn't access the stupid
> wireless network.
> >
> > Sigh.
> >
> > But it was a blast, and a lot of fun.
> Presentations were great, and I
> had
> > fun, won some doggy related prizes, spent too much
> money in the Exhibit
> hall
> > as I always do, smile. But john is a real honest
> to goodness person,
> smile,
> > and I am excited by the changes that are being
> made.
> >
> > I do have some bittersweet news too. As of August
> 12, Judson will no
> longer
> > be a guide dog.
> >
> > I have had him now for seven years, and absolutely
> adore him. But
> Boston,
> > has not been kind to him, and my work is very
> challenging. He hasn't
> walked
> > truly fast for a couple of years but I adjusted my
> stride to his, and we
> > worked through alll the doggy things, and finally
> clicked as a true team,
>
> > about two years ago.
> >
> > I filled out an application in April, as I wanted
> another golden
> retriever
> > for the next dog. They said it might be a year's
> wait which was fine,
> but
> > if they contacted me sooner would I go. The
> answer was yes, as my dog
> has
> > been a great one, but he doesn't enjoy working
> particularly my long days
> in
> > Chelsea.
> >
> > Well.... I have a class date, it is August 12, in
> the Oregon class at
> Guide
> > Dogs for the Blind.
> >
> > Judson does have a great home lined up, and I have
> been crying off and on
>
> > for the last two weeks since I found out. On July
> 5, we celebrated our
> > seventh Anniversary, and I knew then that he was
> retiring. he is my
> first
> > guide, and I know I will work through this.
> >
> > But I will let the list know what pup I get, what
> gender, and whether a
> lab,
> > golden, or a goldador, smile, when I know which
> will be August 13.
> >
> > Judson is going to live with my mother in
> Pennsylvania. She is coming up
> to
> > pick him up in August.
> >
> > Honestly I think Boston was a great thing for him.
> He showed a desire to
>
> > work, and a spark of understanding which was
> impressive, smile. I have
> > learned a ton from this dog, and I know he has
> taught me patience, and
> love,
> > and consideration of my dog's feelings and
> concerns.
> >
> > So.... It is going to be a hectic summer, and with
> a lot of feelings,
> both,
> > sad, joyous, bittersweet, anxious, and everything
> in between.
> >
> > I am also working at our summer Program for
> students called CarrollKids,
> and
> > have been in Newton since last Sunday, i got part
> of today, Sunday and
> > Monday off, and have to be back for the rest of
> the week on Tuesday. The
>
> > program is fun, and I have a lot of time in the
> evenings for reading
> books,
> > as there is no television and we are sharing
> computers!
> >
> > But I get done with CarrollKids on August 9 and
> fly off to Oregon on the
> 12.
> >
> > Sigh.
> >
> > So if you all need to contact me, write me
> privately and I will try to
> > answer. smile.
> >
> > TTYL.
> >
> > Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
> > and Judson, guiding golden
> > juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
> > Graduate Alumni Association Board
> > www.guidedogs.com
> >
> > More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved
> book in my hand, my
> > limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
> > - Helen Keller
> >
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