Ken,

        I was a real home body in Austin this time in that I did not go out
much. We took the kids to my Mom's in San Antonio and, except for taking
the kids to Sea World, I did not get out much. Mom has just made a decision
not to
move to an assistive living center. She and her friends believe she can
maintain
her independence with a Medic Alert set-up.
        I had an interesting experience at Sea World. I rented an electric
scooter to keep up and not drag my fat body around. The reactions I
received from people gave me a whole new perspective on how people in
wheelchairs function. The otter mascot insisted on shaking my hand. My
daughter has exaggerated that story all  over the family. Anyway, it was
different. I really bonded with my granddaughter, Emma. The kid is scary
she is so smart for 18 mos.
of age. Her receptive language is incredible. Now, I am babbling like a
proud grandfather! LOL

Bobby



>how did you find austin and san antonio?  i know you did not know they were
>lost, right? hope you enjoyed your trip.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bobby Greer [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 5:03 PM
>> To:   [log in to unmask]
>> Subject:      Re: Stewart Nordensson
>>
>> Bob,
>>
>>         I e-mailed a colleague in Tuscon who is not a member of this list.
>> He is
>> supposed to be familiar with the disabled community in Tuscon, so if he
>> replies, I will forward it on to you. Just got back from a trip to San
>> Antonio and Austin.
>> Bobby
>>
>>
>> >At 09:32 AM 10/11/99 -0500, you wrote:
>> >>Guys,
>> >>
>> >>         I was so sad to read this. He was a fine gentleman. We will
>> miss
>> >>him.
>> >>
>> >>Bobby
>> >> >> It is with great sadness that I share an obituary in today's Tucson
>> >> >> newspaper announcing the death of former listmember and long-time
>> >>champion
>> >> >> of service dogs, Stewart Nordennson..
>> >         Bobby:
>> >                 Has then been verified?   I was trying to locate him for
>> a
>> >mutual friend (classmate from  1940's Childrens'  Rehabilitation
>> Institute
>> >in Maryland ), to forward a letter from her.   Now I'm going to have t o
>> >let her know that after having lost track of him for over 20 years, she
>> got
>> >a lead on him through me, and ....
>> >
>> >         Bob