It's getting real!

It is less than 24 hours before I get on that plane and roar away to who knows what! I actually have to pack today, and hope I've taken care of enough of the little details around here to make things carry on while I'm gone. I'm sure I've forgotten lots, and the angst will only grow from here. Fortunately, I'm very familiar with this state, and can still function, sort of!

 

I had a great phone interview with two of the instructors of the guide dog class yesterday. I got them to tell me that they do have a particular dog in mind for me, but as is their iron-clad rule, they told me nothing about him/her. I told them to give it a hug for me! Much of the discussion centered around their new policy of giving food rewards for training. This is a 180dg turn from everything they taught before, and I admitted to being more than a little skeptical. But I'm willing to listen and try, with the thought that, once we're home, I'll wean puppy off those treats for the most part. It is likely to be a bit of a theme on here, so you've been warned. But the whole thing really made it seem real, for the first time.

 

But first comes the great joy of seeing all the people I haven't seen in years! And before that, um, I actually do have to pack! First into the suitcase goes the yarn and needles. Oh right, I need to find a pattern for a dog, preferably a retriever! I want to make a little gift for the puppy raiser.

 

Ok, coffee's gone, off I go! See you in Portland!

 

 

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