tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post6540599365555445418..comments2023-10-28T08:37:58.119-07:00Comments on Holey Vision: Attaining GraceChimerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17346296659896590841noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-72695623534497253972009-08-02T23:22:41.646-07:002009-08-02T23:22:41.646-07:00Oooo, good luck! I do have another dog, yes, not ...Oooo, good luck! I do have another dog, yes, not a service dog though. She's a black labrador (well, honestly I think she may have a great great grandfather or something that was a seal, her fur shimmers like one!) and is purely a pet. A lovely pet. I hope it all goes well and look forward to reading about it xShinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234590854365971551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-32727586432876124542009-08-01T03:22:26.861-07:002009-08-01T03:22:26.861-07:00Hi Shiny and thank you so very much for your comme...Hi Shiny and thank you so very much for your comment. I really appreciate it and feel very much encouraged! I head off tomorrow and am trying to pack and trying not to think too much about the dog 'people' and just concentrate on how i feel about Grace herself..and its still feels right.<br />Did you ever get a dog to replace Julie? <br />Tanvi xChimerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346296659896590841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-13471346365941965092009-08-01T03:03:33.819-07:002009-08-01T03:03:33.819-07:00I have been popping in here every now and again, v...I have been popping in here every now and again, via Miranda, or Tamara, or both, I can't really remember, and love your blog. I must comment today though... I had a 'service dog' (I am quadriplegic) called Julie. She was the fluffy angelic golden retriever type wth a personality to match. She died too young (as all good things do?). Thing is, though, that when I got her, I very much had the same cautious, anxious thoughts about the whole thing (and, I'm afraid, HATED the week I had to spend confined at the training centre - dog trainers really are made to interact with dogs and struggle with humans I think). My point is this though - once I had her I really couldn't imagine not having her (and I was, admittedly a bit slack with the whole being strict thing, easier for a service dog as opposed to guide dog). Sheesh, I'm not getting to my point properly... It is absolutely and totally worth it. Wishing you all the best with it. Its hard to resist those velvet ears and the inane grin! xxShinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234590854365971551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-47767944695462214782009-07-24T05:36:49.896-07:002009-07-24T05:36:49.896-07:00Thank you Chris! What lovely positive ways of look...Thank you Chris! What lovely positive ways of looking at it all! Yep - i agree about the Little Britain careworker..god forbid!<br />Tx<br /><br />Hey Tam,<br />Marvellous Goethe quote! yes..i boldly go!<br />T xChimerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346296659896590841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-43516033378199026182009-07-23T13:38:22.866-07:002009-07-23T13:38:22.866-07:00Tanvir its a huge step. I know you're thinking...Tanvir its a huge step. I know you're thinking it anchors you and everything else, but worth it, surely? Think of that future date when you can't imagine life before your Grace. SInce we're in for the big names here, I'll send you Goethe (attributed, anyway): “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112433561328525664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-3436022647924008082009-07-19T03:02:49.475-07:002009-07-19T03:02:49.475-07:00Hey Tanv
I know it's hard. Even with disorder...Hey Tanv<br /><br />I know it's hard. Even with disorders like mine, which I know are chicken feed by comparison, there is such a thin line between where one can and can't manage life that it's hard to know what help to take on without being given considerably more than you need. The last thing I'd want is some Little Britain type careworker ("What a kerfuffle!").<br /><br />But enjoy the company of Grace and who knows - as you spot one or two things guide dogs are supposed to before she does, you'll develop into a team where you function as equals.<br /><br />After all how many totally sightless people can pooper scooper their own dogs<br /><br />Lots of love sweetie<br /><br />Chris xxxxxChristopher L Stobart (HND!)http://www.myspace.com/barttheanoraknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-66415503269672426122009-07-19T02:43:56.973-07:002009-07-19T02:43:56.973-07:00Hi Lulu, good old Nietezsche! Did he and Oscar Wil...Hi Lulu, good old Nietezsche! Did he and Oscar Wilde ever meet? Imagine HAT dinner party!! One trying to 'out droll' the other.<br />Yep..what next indeed?! Was thinking of bomb disposal for a break...<br /><br />Hi Susan<br />Grace looks firece but with inane grin. Its a bizarre mix but works Will keep you posted!<br /><br />Hi NMJ - MA is 'creative fiction' at Bath Spa. (v glad you agree with the 'mum' thing!! Grrrrrr!) <br /><br />Dear Bro and Suzie,<br />Grace will learn to mix martinis on first day of training. Apparently having they have a bit of trouble with ice cubes but practice makes perfect and I am of course happy to practice. <br /><br />Hey louisa and Val,<br />Thanks so much for lovely thoughts and yep..will definately blog about it although I will try and keep posts bit shorter! I really agree that having an innocuous looking dog is going to be better then having a 'supermodel'. She'll be able to wrok better without all the usual attention too I would think and same for me...<br />its going to be fascinating to see how it all pans out!<br /><br />Lots of love all<br />T xxChimerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346296659896590841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-29347505267698338822009-07-19T01:15:22.439-07:002009-07-19T01:15:22.439-07:00exciting news! and Grace looks lovely - i think yo...exciting news! and Grace looks lovely - i think you will have many adventures and much fun together. Sure it will be a change in many ways, but change must happen too; it is a step forward i think into a new and fun filled phase. Please keep us updated in blogland on all the Grace filled tales.... I can see some of the blog titles already!! take good care and enjoy xxValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060531713032236270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-38610663056474232632009-07-17T15:22:47.381-07:002009-07-17T15:22:47.381-07:00I think Grace will enhance your already rich life ...I think Grace will enhance your already rich life and while I know she will be a working dog she will be your friend too! I think she is lovely, from your description and pic...she will in no time be a an expert in gin and tonic making...and knowing where the best pubs are!! Having a dog that isnt that sweet soft looking andrex dog lookalike will have its advantages in this cruel not so perfect world.But you do what feels good for you sweets, coz thats all that matters. We will all be behind you 100% xxxLouisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040590441723985780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-88734582136825434662009-07-17T09:39:11.782-07:002009-07-17T09:39:11.782-07:00I am very proud of you. I know taking that step i...I am very proud of you. I know taking that step is hard but i think the dog is the way to go. Plus you can train him to fetch you cockatils if need beSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150191994661266181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-25133855966948776292009-07-17T08:39:54.003-07:002009-07-17T08:39:54.003-07:00Nice one T. As long as she knows how to retrieve t...Nice one T. As long as she knows how to retrieve the budweiser from the fridge she is welcome :D<br /><br />Speak soon - BShaolinSubzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396915471838737060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-15977903380086077272009-07-17T02:02:12.453-07:002009-07-17T02:02:12.453-07:00Grace sounds fabulous and I hope you will both hav...Grace sounds fabulous and I hope you will both have great adventures! What is your MA? Referring to a pet owner as mum is always unforgivable. xnmjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477643084619789093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-57140064024430588432009-07-17T01:03:18.117-07:002009-07-17T01:03:18.117-07:00Good luck with the training and with the dog! Grac...Good luck with the training and with the dog! Grace does look a bit fierce but may be bringing you the beginning of something wonderful. I hope so!Susan at Stony Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10385202649291774852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138591431227877337.post-45128623284240762352009-07-16T15:45:39.942-07:002009-07-16T15:45:39.942-07:00As Nietzsche says "a tree requires stormy wea...As Nietzsche says "a tree requires stormy weather if it is to attain a proud height". You go girl. You can but try. You've got nothing to lose and quite frankly your list of skills is begnning to dazzle: MA, writer, pole dancer, photographer, lecturer, advisor, guide dog expert.....what next? Lxfamily affairshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896692261265817869noreply@blogger.com