Off To New York!!

Ron Davidson · #1 07-15-2006, 09:52 PM

Hi All! As many of you know I have been waiting for my application to go through for a guide dog. Well the good news is I leave for New York next Tuesday the 25th for 26 days. They have a couple of computer labs so I am going to try and set up email so I can keep up with everyone as much as possible. The name of the city I am going to is Yorktown Heights. It's 35 miles N of NY city. We do spend some time in the city training. I am looking forward to it it will be quite the travel challange for me first time by myself. If anyone lives in the area it would be an good chance to meet. I can give information if anyone is interested there are restrictions on visiting certain hours and days I think. But I will try and keep in touch. Not much carving this week trying to get ready and such. Let me know if anyone needs more info.
Ron

Blake Lunsford · #2 07-15-2006, 09:57 PM

Congratulations and good luck in the Big City Ron! I'm sure you will do fine, and I know you are excited about going. Hope you are able to get together with some fellow carvers while you are up there! Let us know how the trip turns out for ya!

Blake

Nancy_G · #3 07-15-2006, 10:46 PM

Wow, Ron - that sounds exciting and an important time. Best wishes and I'll say a special prayer for you.
I sure hope you can keep in touch by computer and let us know how things are going.

Canopener · #4 07-15-2006, 11:26 PM

Ron,
Best of luck, I hope this will be a good thing for you. I feel pretty certain that it will be a positive experience, no matter what.
Even though I have sight, one of the things I treasure most about being back East is the humidity and deep loamy smell of the forest, and that stuff is just growing all around you. Enjoy the smells.
It is just different than the West.
Best of luck in your travels.
Should we take up a collection for Kibbles for your new Dog?
Jim

wade clark · #5 07-16-2006, 12:21 AM

Ron,
I love NY! What a place! Better than Disney, East or West! I have two Sons, twins, who live and work there. One's a fashion photographer (been in Vogue, Elle and all the rest) and the other is a very good artist, painting. If you would like their contact info, email me a p.m. and I'll send you their connections. Maybe you can get together for a night of Sushi and the town...they may keep you out until a few hours after dawn. I don't know their schedules, but I know they'd think taking you out on the town with models on all arms would be a great time!
Wade

squbrigg · #6 07-16-2006, 08:14 AM

That's great news Ron! Good luck with your trip and keep us posted if you can. I'm looking forward to hearing about your dog. Great experience for you.....meeing your new "companion" and training together! The first steps in a life long bond.

Bob

Ashbys · #7 07-16-2006, 08:26 AM

Ron,

CHEER! Really happy to hear the time has arrived .

Hope all goes well.

Ash

Ron Davidson · #8 07-16-2006, 08:29 AM

The smells won't do me much good Jim. I lost my sense of smell 32 years ago along with the sight in one eye.

Wade I may take you up on that I will let you know. Thanks for the offer.

Colin_Partridge · #9 07-16-2006, 08:55 AM

Ron my friend it has been a long time coming you must be very excited. We are all very happy for you I know you and your new friend will get along just fine. Enjoy the city as cities go New York is one of the best. We look forward to hearing from you from time to time it will be great to hear how you are making out. Take care and have a great time and enjoy. You will be really missed along with your fabulous carvings.
Colin

wood-whittler · #10 07-16-2006, 10:41 AM

ron,

congrats i am glad the time has come for you to get your new freind, hope all goes well and that you have a good time.

bart