Hi everybody!
Yesterday was so great! Mom gave me tons of treats, like raw venison midallions, tins of deserts with apple and carrot in them, and freeze-dried liver treats. She said it was because yesterday was my birthday. She said I turned 4 yesterday and she sang happy birthday to me. Well, lots of people ended up singing happy birthday to me, and I loved it. It was also the day that Mom and I met for the first time at Guide Dog school.
I remember getting a bath from my trainers that morning, and then they brushed me, and then I had to stay in my kennel all day and I couldn't go to work with any of the trainers. After hanging around my kennel all afternoon, I was brought into a building with tons of new smells. I could smell other dogs and lots of other people, and I was put into this little room in an office. The room I was in had a bed in it, but it was a bed for people, and I wasn't allowed on it.
I waited in there for a little bit while Jeff, the instructor who had walked me up from the kennels went somewhere. I perked up my ears when I heard him come back, and I could smell someone else with him. He was talking to someone and then I heard Mom's voice for the first time. Jeff asked her if she was ready to meet me and she said yes, and then he came back into the little room and got me. He led me out and I stood by Mom while she talked to me. I was my aloof self even then, and just stood there as she petted me.
She told Jeff how soft my fur was, and that she liked how dark I was. He told her who my parents were, and who my sisters were, and that I was the only boy in my lidder. She asked when my birthday was, and he looked at the sheet of paper he had with him and said, that it was that same day. They both said happy birthday to me, and then Mom took me on her new leash and went to her room.
I can't believe it has been two years since that day. I love my home, and my job, and my Auntie Julia, and my big brother Marlin, and especially my Mom. I hope we have many more adventures together. On saturday evening we're going to a very nice restaurant to celebrate Mom graduating from college. We were supposed to do it last spring, but because Mom's grandma died suddenly, things just got put on hold. Mom says she has to brush me, and make sure I'm very very handsome. I'll bet she's going to put some stinky dry shampoo on my fur. She says it smells good, but meh, I think it isn't anything special. At least she gets to brush me... I love that.
Well, night all, Mom just gave me freeze-dried liver treats stuffed into a ball and I'm tired from working to get them out. I'm gonna go to sleep for now.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Adventures at the Mall Of America
Hi all,
I meant to blog about this earlier, but after we got home from our adventures, I was so tired that I couldn't do anything but sleep. I think I woke up once later that night to relieve, but that was it.
Anyway, Mom, Auntie Julia and I went out to the Megga Mall with my buddy Kaylor and Dena. Kaylor and I were so excited to get out cause it had been raining for the past week and we hadn't been able to have a decent walk. We loved working in the mall, and we got a lot of comments as we passed by. Mom and Dena got annoied at some of the people who just assumed that we could be petted, even though it was clear we were actually guiding our moms around. We also had some trouble in a restaurant with idiot waiters who didn't understand how to interact with blind people. Also, a kid who looked to Auntie Julia like he was twelve kept whistling at Kaylor whenever he passed by our table. Finally, Dena caught him and told him to quit it.
After we had eaten, we asked to talk to the manager of the restaurant, and when we talked to him, he blew off our concerns. We decided that we would no longer eat there when we came back.
After we had left the restaurant, we went to a book store and Mom got a new book. When she was paying for it, the casheer asked her if, because she was blind, if she prayed for sight. Mom couldn't believe at first what she was hearing, but she just said that she considers her blindness a gift sometimes, and then she grabbed her book and I took her to the exit as fast as I could. After that, we left, but were still hasseled by other people in the mall. I don't understand why people want to touch me all the time when I'm working. I just ignore them and remain my aloof self, but it bugs Mom and I get why.
Once we'd left the Mall we went back to the Barns N Noble in Eagan and hung out there for a while. Kaylor and I got to rest while Auntie Julia and Dena did work for a class project Auntie Julia needed to work on. I helped Mom find another book after a while, and I helped her find the bathroom and get a huge glass of ice water. We were planning to leave at five and go back home, but Dena's husband, Jason, asked us if we wanted to come out for dinner with them instead. We went out for dinner and it was good, but by the end of it both Kaylor and I were tired, and restless from being in harness so long. Mom took me home, and fed me and I went to sleep right away. The day was long and tiring, but very fun in the end.
I meant to blog about this earlier, but after we got home from our adventures, I was so tired that I couldn't do anything but sleep. I think I woke up once later that night to relieve, but that was it.
Anyway, Mom, Auntie Julia and I went out to the Megga Mall with my buddy Kaylor and Dena. Kaylor and I were so excited to get out cause it had been raining for the past week and we hadn't been able to have a decent walk. We loved working in the mall, and we got a lot of comments as we passed by. Mom and Dena got annoied at some of the people who just assumed that we could be petted, even though it was clear we were actually guiding our moms around. We also had some trouble in a restaurant with idiot waiters who didn't understand how to interact with blind people. Also, a kid who looked to Auntie Julia like he was twelve kept whistling at Kaylor whenever he passed by our table. Finally, Dena caught him and told him to quit it.
After we had eaten, we asked to talk to the manager of the restaurant, and when we talked to him, he blew off our concerns. We decided that we would no longer eat there when we came back.
After we had left the restaurant, we went to a book store and Mom got a new book. When she was paying for it, the casheer asked her if, because she was blind, if she prayed for sight. Mom couldn't believe at first what she was hearing, but she just said that she considers her blindness a gift sometimes, and then she grabbed her book and I took her to the exit as fast as I could. After that, we left, but were still hasseled by other people in the mall. I don't understand why people want to touch me all the time when I'm working. I just ignore them and remain my aloof self, but it bugs Mom and I get why.
Once we'd left the Mall we went back to the Barns N Noble in Eagan and hung out there for a while. Kaylor and I got to rest while Auntie Julia and Dena did work for a class project Auntie Julia needed to work on. I helped Mom find another book after a while, and I helped her find the bathroom and get a huge glass of ice water. We were planning to leave at five and go back home, but Dena's husband, Jason, asked us if we wanted to come out for dinner with them instead. We went out for dinner and it was good, but by the end of it both Kaylor and I were tired, and restless from being in harness so long. Mom took me home, and fed me and I went to sleep right away. The day was long and tiring, but very fun in the end.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Hi all,
sorry I haven't updated in a little while. I meant to, but Mom was too tired late in the evenings to let me blog and she always kept turning the computer off when I was just about to start writing. Anyway, now I'm writing again and I'm going to tell you some stuff I wanted to tell you about last week, but never got around too... thanks Mom!
Last Thursday, Mom, Auntie Julia and I went down town to meet our friend Emily for lunch at this restaurant called The News Room. I don't know myself if it's good, but Mom says it's awesome. Anyway, my favorite part was when we got to take the Lite-rail. Mom loves it because it helps her get to where ever she needs to go, and I love it cause I get to go for a ride! OOOh, I get so excited when I see that thing! My ears go up and I shift on my feet to get a better look at the train that's either pulling in or out of the station. Sometimes, I get corrected by Mom because I pull too hard in harness when we're approaching the platform, but I've learned to be better about stuff like that.
Anyway, I loved riding the train, and when we got off we started walking to where we were going to meet Emily. I love working down town. There are lots of things and people for me to guide Mom around and I like being so focused. As we were walking, a dog who wasn't on a leash came up to us. Mom kept trying to get me to just walk away cause she didn't know the dog, and I tried to walk away, but he kept following us. He was friendly, and just wanted to say hi, but Mom was kind of scared because she didn't know what the dog would do. Finally, a man came over and held the dog so we could walk away.
I was good in the restaurant and I just laid down and rested while Mom and the others ate their lunch. After that, we were walking back to catch the train, and some guy came up and hugged me, right on the corner of a busy intersection. Mom told him that he had to stop petting me and he did. I just ignored him. Mom says I'm aloof most of the time with strangers, but I'm ultra-aloof in harness she says. Auntie Julia said later that the guy was homeless and probably mentally ill. He's homeless... hmm, I hope he finds a good home soon.
I love my house. It has a soft blanky inside that I've had since I was a baby when I lived with Tifany, and it has a door which Mom only closes at night. She says I have a tendency to wander around and so she wants me to stay in one spot. Anyway, my home is warm and comfy, and I hope everyone can have one.
On Friday, we went to training again, and Mom found out her scanner doesn't work. On Tuesday we're going in for more computer training, and we'll find out about the scanner then.
Mom still has to take me to the vet for that kennel cough shot, and though I'm glad she's been too busy and has been putting it off, I know eventually she'll get around to it... damn!
Well, I think I've typed myself out for now, but I loved getting this chance to steal Mom's new computer for a little while. It works great and doesn't get burning hot like her last one.
sorry I haven't updated in a little while. I meant to, but Mom was too tired late in the evenings to let me blog and she always kept turning the computer off when I was just about to start writing. Anyway, now I'm writing again and I'm going to tell you some stuff I wanted to tell you about last week, but never got around too... thanks Mom!
Last Thursday, Mom, Auntie Julia and I went down town to meet our friend Emily for lunch at this restaurant called The News Room. I don't know myself if it's good, but Mom says it's awesome. Anyway, my favorite part was when we got to take the Lite-rail. Mom loves it because it helps her get to where ever she needs to go, and I love it cause I get to go for a ride! OOOh, I get so excited when I see that thing! My ears go up and I shift on my feet to get a better look at the train that's either pulling in or out of the station. Sometimes, I get corrected by Mom because I pull too hard in harness when we're approaching the platform, but I've learned to be better about stuff like that.
Anyway, I loved riding the train, and when we got off we started walking to where we were going to meet Emily. I love working down town. There are lots of things and people for me to guide Mom around and I like being so focused. As we were walking, a dog who wasn't on a leash came up to us. Mom kept trying to get me to just walk away cause she didn't know the dog, and I tried to walk away, but he kept following us. He was friendly, and just wanted to say hi, but Mom was kind of scared because she didn't know what the dog would do. Finally, a man came over and held the dog so we could walk away.
I was good in the restaurant and I just laid down and rested while Mom and the others ate their lunch. After that, we were walking back to catch the train, and some guy came up and hugged me, right on the corner of a busy intersection. Mom told him that he had to stop petting me and he did. I just ignored him. Mom says I'm aloof most of the time with strangers, but I'm ultra-aloof in harness she says. Auntie Julia said later that the guy was homeless and probably mentally ill. He's homeless... hmm, I hope he finds a good home soon.
I love my house. It has a soft blanky inside that I've had since I was a baby when I lived with Tifany, and it has a door which Mom only closes at night. She says I have a tendency to wander around and so she wants me to stay in one spot. Anyway, my home is warm and comfy, and I hope everyone can have one.
On Friday, we went to training again, and Mom found out her scanner doesn't work. On Tuesday we're going in for more computer training, and we'll find out about the scanner then.
Mom still has to take me to the vet for that kennel cough shot, and though I'm glad she's been too busy and has been putting it off, I know eventually she'll get around to it... damn!
Well, I think I've typed myself out for now, but I loved getting this chance to steal Mom's new computer for a little while. It works great and doesn't get burning hot like her last one.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
A Bran-spanking New Computer!
Hi you guys!
I'm back and I know it's been a really long time, but Mom finally got a new computer. Let me tell you all about what happened to the last one. Mom tried to work on it one night and it started shaking and making terrible grinding noises, and then, the scarriest thing of all happened, it began to get hot on the left side of the keyboard. I mean it was so hot Mom thought she'd eventually burn her fingers off. When she told Debby about this, Debby said that she shouldn't use the computer anymore, that it was not safe to use. So that's why we've been gone a lot cause Mom won't let me post. Now I can post again, and so here I am.
I've been having lots of fun without the computer though. On Saturday, Mom and I went to the Farmer's market in St. Paul We walked around and I could smell all of the awesome stuff they had there. I didn't mean to, but Auntie Julia said I was drooling when we walked passed the sausage stand. Mom bought lots of herbs and veggies and stuff like that. She says she's going to make stuff with them. She already did tonight when she made chicken with bazle and potatoes.
On Sunday, I got to see all of my doggy buddies at Dena's wedding. I got to see Kaylor and lots of other dogs I didn't know well, but we all got along and things were great. I sat still like a good boy for Mom while she enjoyed herself at the reception, and I didn't even whine during the wedding like some other dogs did. Auntie Julia said I was the good one.
Today I went to training with Mom again, and I was good under the desk again and just hung out with Kelton while our moms did work. On Friday I'm supposed to go in for another training visit, and I'm excited. I always like to go and work. Mom is still looking for a job, and I hope she finds one soon, so we can go somewhere everyday.
Mom got a card in the mail last week saying that I needed another shot, I think she said it was for Kennel cough... eww. I hate that shot cause they spray up your nose and it makes me sneeze. Mom's probably going to take me in tomorrow to get it, but she says it'll be quick and that it won't hurt. I know it won't hurt, but I still hate things being sprayed up my nose.
Bosco, I've missed reading your blog, and so has Mom. We both wanted to be on the computer very badly and so I'm glad we're posting again. I'll post more, now that we have a new computer back and it actually works... yay!
bye for now,
orpedo
I'm back and I know it's been a really long time, but Mom finally got a new computer. Let me tell you all about what happened to the last one. Mom tried to work on it one night and it started shaking and making terrible grinding noises, and then, the scarriest thing of all happened, it began to get hot on the left side of the keyboard. I mean it was so hot Mom thought she'd eventually burn her fingers off. When she told Debby about this, Debby said that she shouldn't use the computer anymore, that it was not safe to use. So that's why we've been gone a lot cause Mom won't let me post. Now I can post again, and so here I am.
I've been having lots of fun without the computer though. On Saturday, Mom and I went to the Farmer's market in St. Paul We walked around and I could smell all of the awesome stuff they had there. I didn't mean to, but Auntie Julia said I was drooling when we walked passed the sausage stand. Mom bought lots of herbs and veggies and stuff like that. She says she's going to make stuff with them. She already did tonight when she made chicken with bazle and potatoes.
On Sunday, I got to see all of my doggy buddies at Dena's wedding. I got to see Kaylor and lots of other dogs I didn't know well, but we all got along and things were great. I sat still like a good boy for Mom while she enjoyed herself at the reception, and I didn't even whine during the wedding like some other dogs did. Auntie Julia said I was the good one.
Today I went to training with Mom again, and I was good under the desk again and just hung out with Kelton while our moms did work. On Friday I'm supposed to go in for another training visit, and I'm excited. I always like to go and work. Mom is still looking for a job, and I hope she finds one soon, so we can go somewhere everyday.
Mom got a card in the mail last week saying that I needed another shot, I think she said it was for Kennel cough... eww. I hate that shot cause they spray up your nose and it makes me sneeze. Mom's probably going to take me in tomorrow to get it, but she says it'll be quick and that it won't hurt. I know it won't hurt, but I still hate things being sprayed up my nose.
Bosco, I've missed reading your blog, and so has Mom. We both wanted to be on the computer very badly and so I'm glad we're posting again. I'll post more, now that we have a new computer back and it actually works... yay!
bye for now,
orpedo
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