This is just a little post to wish Torie well on her quest to get a guide dog. Have you ever wondered what the process is like to get a guide dog in the UK, specifically Ireland? There are definitely some differences. For example, you already know what dog you’re matched with before you go, …
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Ro’s Partner In Crime
I mentioned a while ago that Ro was headed off to guide dog school. Well, she finally got her net up on Friday, and announced to the world that she’s training with a yellow labby boy named Jayden. She also announced that I am one of the lucky ones who won the guide dog guessing …
The Babs Journal: Day 19 (May 27, 2005) and Beyond!
Wow! I awaken for the last time in the training centre. I get up, and I get ready. Everything but the bare necessities are packed. I’m attempting to squeeze the last of it into the suitcase. It all goes in and wow, not even a really split zipper. But it was close for sure. A …
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The Babs Journal: Day 18 (May 26, 2005)
Well it’s over. It’s all over. And I leave tomorrow. Scary eh? Ready or not, here I come. Looks like we were heavy on the not ready side. Today was fun. In the morning we were real weasels. We managed to take a walk near where we got our photos done. The reason? There was …
The Babs Journal: Day 17 (May 25, 2005)
I feel better today. I slept really really deep last night, even slept in a wee bit. Got up, took this one out, she peed, took her back in, fed her, took her out again and she peed, but she didn’t poop. I was nervous maybe I’d just missed it. Came back, felt sick. Lay …
The Babs Journal: Day 16 (May 24, 2005)
Long day, am tired and low and lacking in confidence. Went out in the morning with her, exhausted, stayed up too late. missed her peeing. Went out again, caught some of her poop but not all of it. Didn’t even feel her back do that thing. How am I going to get this right by …
The Babs Journal: Day 15 (May 23, 2005)
Today was interesting so far. Went out on individual walks. Sorta felt more comfortable. I always feel a wee bit nervous when I start off, but we seem to fall into place. Or so you led yourself to believe. Had one crossing where she danced so we were facing into the middle of the intersection, …
The Babs Journal: Day 14 (May 22, 2005)
Well not much else happened yesterday except I found another lump on her other side. I’m wondering if she’s biting herself. She licks a lot…who knows? Upon reading that, I don’t know what ever happened to that second lump. I don’t remember her having lumps, plural, until after the first lump exploded when it was …
The Babs Journal: Day 13 (May 21, 2005)
Well I’m tired today…started off tired. My dog has strange habits. Did I tell you she likes to lick my jeans? She also likes to try and sniff my crotch, especially while I’m getting dressed. Really, not necessary there Babs. A little too personal for me thanks. This morning it seemed Babs needed a little …
The Babs Journal: Day 12 (May 20, 2005)
Well it’s Friday. Next Friday I’ll be packing like a mo fo and going home. Hope I remember how I fit everything in. And no zipper-splittage! Can’t believe I have all my stuff plus more. Yeesh! Glad I’ve got mom and dad picking me up. This morning was rather uneventful. No pretend slaps from Anka, …