Radio Gaga

Picture of me and Tim


Picture of me and Rosie


International superstardom beckons for Brett. We had a very good piece on the highs and lows of blindism and guide dog ownership broadcast on local radio. We met Tim from Atlantic FM and Rosie from Skyfield Media in Truro. The interview was conducted in Costa coffee in the centre, we then did a bit whilst navigating the streets. Tim asked some questions that should be enlightening to the general public as we had coffee. what was impressive was that Costa coffee had menues in braille and large print. In Cornwall you are lucky to find such things, electricity is still a novelty in some parts. Brett was a little star struck at meeting a local radio celebrity so I did most of the talking. You can listen to the interview here.
Brett was asked the strangest question so far by a lady in Marks and Spencer. She was curious what the medalion was on his collar, he likes to wear it 80s stylee with his hairy chest. when I informed her that it was his guide dog identification she responded that she thought it was some sort of Christian symbol. I should have seen it coming, but my joking comment of `I dont think he has a religion` was met with a humourless `well, what about you?`. I was reliably informed that god loves us both, despite being an evil non believer. Do people actually adorne there pets with religious items? I wonder if the same could be said for groups such as the Ku Klux Klann,, hmm, dogs in white hoods, scary...

Track of the day = Donna Summer - On the Radio

blind drunk

being a few sheets to the wind and in charge of a guide dog isnt recommended. i wasnt drunk, just not at full concentration you see. this might have something to do with the fact that i was stood staring quizically at a set of traffic lights wondering who had dropped them into my previously light free route home. i was about to get out my whizzy new phone that has personal sat-nav built in, to locate my position, when i heard the tap of footsteps. knowing where i live, this could have been anybody from a prostitute to a, well, drunk prostitue. luckily it was a very helpfull gentleman and he helped orientate me, then proceeded to offer to walk the rest opf my route with me. i am pleased to say that i did not get mugged, he didnt try and break into my house, and i didnt have to endure yet another thing being forced into my anus against my will that day.
Brett in all this was excellent as usual, he tried his best, but when working a dog you need to instruct them which direction to take. this would be confusing for him having a drunk rambling away, he probably thought `im going to ignore this idiot and make my own way`. i have wondered what would happen if i was so drunk i couldnt walk. i could either hop on his back and ride him home rodeo fashion, he is big enough after all. or i could grab the harness and lie down and just let him drag my body along next to him, a bit like Indiana jones bouncing along behind a vehicle by his whip.
Note: neither Stuart or Brett endorse drinking, or condone the resulting actions.

Track of the day = Beck - Loser

Kids, what do they know?

Poor old Brett. Its a good job he cant hear what is going on around him. Its amazing the ammount of un-educated kids out there when it comes to guide dogs. i suppose that some of it can be put down to living in Cornwall, which can be a fairly sheltered existence. but some of the things i hear them say is odd to say the least. Dont get me wrong, Brett is quite a big dog for his age and breed, but you dont expect to hear "Mummy, look at the big sheepdog". Sometimes they nearly get it right, like the girl who was no more than 8 walking past with her friend. She proudly said in her best know everything voice to her friend "Thats a safety dog that is". I felt like getting Brett a white hard hat and a clipboard for his newly imposed role. Sometimes you hear the parents doing their best to inform the children of what we are all about. This is usually "He's a special dog", I often wish I could tell the kids that he's so special, he can even lick his own penis...

Track of the day = Robbie and Kylie - Kids