American Bred Bitches
The buz here is that it is Kathy Tank’s birthday, so I will get the entire ring to sing for her. Of course no one listens to me anyway. I went to the party for Peggy Douglas, and then her dog won the American Bred class. How cool is that?
Ken Tank is sitting with us now, and they are all in the ring. Seventeen in there, so I am going to go take a nap. Call me when you want any news. Twyla just bought her tickets, and so did I. I have a good excuse. Jane Kerner is here talking to The One and Only.
Either Michael just gave the peace sign, or he said take them around twice.
I went down in the ring to do poop duty, the tension is amazing, everyone doing what they can, and everyone trying to figure out what to do. The individuals are boring, but I guess we have to do it. I did see Ken Cunningham and Carol Moore. The handlers are leaning against the wall while Michele does the individuals. I haven’t even tries to figure out what I like yet.Too many bitches at one time. I have overload.
So, I look up at a bitch and she is a superstar. I never saw her before, so I guess I should start to watch. Her name is strange, Iflifewerelikethat. True.
The next trouble I am in, is calling Helen Helen Lianopolis. She is now Helen Gleason, and unless she gets married before Saturday, we should use Gleason. As good as She is looking, it might happen.
I spent a few minutes talking to Bob Eaton, what an interesting person. Bob is talking to Ginnie Altman, dressed to the T again today.
Ginny wants you all to know of Bob’s attire. He is only a few steps in front of us in yellow shorts and a bright yellow hat.
Hi everyone! Especially Helen! (Is it cold in Minnesota?) Want you to know that I wish you were all here. As I was looking down on the ring this morning, I wondered if Evan was going to fill you in on Bob’s wardrobe—you guys should see him—he is so cute! So – he has this canary yellow sun hat on—and of course his white glasses. He has a pair of yellow shorts that come to the mid-upper thigh that match the sun hat. Looks like he has spent some time in the sun last summerJ His grey t-shirt has a patriotic theme with two dogs and a cat and has “going away” tails and hocks on the back and “comin’ at ya” on the front. Just enough yellow in the shirt to “really make” the outfit!! He is so totally focused on his work that he didn’t even hear me razzing him! I have having a good time talking to everyone here and spent some time on the Foundation Table and the Parent Club Table. Bart said to me –twice—that Ann Mesdag would be proud of me the way I was “hawking” the goods. Bye for now—Evan needs to get you the results of the class. Ginny
He is on the last one, and so we need to wake up. The last group lines up. The Guz is in front, then Tiffany, Greg, and I don’t know the last girl, sorry about that. I will try to meet her.
I don’t know about the annual meeting tonight, Tedi might want to start packing for Saturday instead.
Michael is making notes again, and he walks to the front of the line and is looking at them all, and says, take them again.
Now he looks at the next group, and Bill Tank is in the front, but there they go, and I suspect he will change some of the placings. Everyone is still where they came in. He walks back, folds his arms,and pulls Dare To Dream, Raspberry Beret and I Get Around.
Now the next group, take a pass. And off they go with JR in front. He pulls Lexi, Nutmeg and American Anthem. In the down to the end group are only four so far. I see that Iflifewerelikethat is in the keepers.
This group takes a run, he checks his notes, he takes two of the four, Whisper and Jesse II.
Now the last group, of the last class of the day. Four more to consider. Off they go, giving it their all. The Guz in front. He looks at his notes and walks to the group, and give the nod to The Guz only with Day In Bearadice. There are in the lost wishes group nine of them, and there they go. And they all go to the big dog show outside the ring. Tomorrow is another day.
There are nine in the Field of Dreams, and now the crowd seems alive. I hear a lot of calls,a nd Michael walks down to the end of the class and nods his head and goes to the middle and stands and looks at his class, and breaks it in half. There they go with Georgie in front on a 12 foot lead with Rasberry Beret. They are starting to cut the ring,and it is about time. I was a big fan of Rasberry’s sure GQ. She does remind me of him in movement.
Another pass and it is all men in this group, Georgie, Jeff, Jack JR and Kent. He moves Nutmeg to second, with Kent. He sends the other group back to the wall and looks over what he has, and tells them to go again. George has a fit, his owner went the wrong way, and off they go. Boy, Kent is giving her a hard time, two great bitches. And, to the wall, MF. Oh, wait, that is another story.
Now the last four, Miguel Lenny, Patti and The Guz. Jessie looks good and he looks at them from the front,and walks to the back, and they pose them, and he stops at Jesse, and now Day In Bearadice. He walks to the front again and wants to see them again. So, again, around and around they go. Where they stop…….
They are starting to let up, and Michael sends the others back again. Now it is Sun’s Whisper, Jesse II and Day in Bearadice, and around again. Lots of noise and calling. And they stop behind the others. I don’t know what is going to end up, but they are now set back and he wants to work with the other group, with George in front still, and he and Kent have two superstars. I think right now Nutmeg is outworking Iflifewerefair. But, there is more to go.
Now back to the other four, with un’s Whisper in front. Four on the floor. Not giving the best now, but still winners. He moves Jesse II into fifth. And the first four stay as they are,and he takes Iflikewerefair to number one, then Nutmeg, Jesse II and Rising Sun’s Whiser. He goes over them all, and sends them off.
WOW, that’s it, and the end of the show for today.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
American Bred Dogs
AMERICAN BRED DOGS
Now we have a dog show. Twenty five in the ring, and only two absent. What a sight that is, and Cappy is talking to Karen Wagner and I just fell in love with a dog named AJ Von Hornberger. He just took a pass to talk to his owner.
Cappy is doing the individuals, she has them each brought to her, and has them stop and stand on a loose lead. A few a little soft, but she does a good job, and seems to know a sound one, even if they look around. She does them all and now brings them to our side of the ring. The class filled one side of the arena. Some great looking studly type dogs.
I want to mention Bob Lindsey. I can’t imagine how hard he works and stands about two feet in front of me the whole show. He is making comments on the tape too, and never wavers. First out is Dream Love Bear. A good looking young dog, and knows what to do. He is too wound up, but there is time to go.
Now Be My Valentine. A very dark dog, and very dark eyes, with a great look. I don’t know the handler, but she knows what she is doing.
Carolyn comes out now with Klingon Commander Ube. I always liked Carolyn and has a great sense of humor.
In there is an all black, Keep It in Vegas. I wonder if that dog was named after OJ?
Next is Liz with Hot Shot. A good moving dog, and well trained. He hugs the wall.
Another almost all black, and what a nice body type. Congo of Vanderwerth. Molly’s dog.
Mick has a deep bodied dog, and well proportioned. The name is Killian. He is owned by Kathy Potter, and I didn’t see her here, and I will check to see if I can find her.
I am alone at the table with the O&O, and she wants everyone to know she is doing just fine. She looks great, and has all her sense of humor. So, don’t worry about her.
In the center is a nice looking dog, Jett Jackson, and Color Guard son. I like his size, and markings.
Up next is Ray Bearone, and I already said how much I like that dog. The last time I saw him he had more coat, and he still have a good looking style. Great attitude.
Cappy looks a bit serious, but I know she takes this very seriously. When she takes them down and back, she is about two feet in front of me, and so I get to see what she sees. She looks like she could do this all week, which is good, since she will be.
Scottie brings in Pit boss, and another with black black eyes, and looks like he might mature even more, but looks good now. There is a dog that can cover the ground.
Jeff takes Paso Doble to the middle, and a very dark Bi-color, in my opinion. I never know what a bi is supposed to be unless we are in West Hollywood. But, I digress. About 20 feet of lead, and he uses it all.
Next trying to win it all is Key Largogh. Seems so many of these dogs have dark dark faces and eyes that fit right in. Great head on that dog, and moves with a lot of ease. The crowd likes him.
Cindy has in the ring Black Angus, and that is a well named dog. A little white on the chest, (not all dogs are dyed) and otherwise, mostly black. I always have liked how Cindy handles, and that dog looks good against the white wall.
Miguel has Son and Heir, and knows how to show him, looking good.
Ariel takes 5 O’Clock Somewhere for Cappy to look over. I liked him yesterday, and hope he looks that good today. She takes him down and back again. I do love the looks of that sable. The crowd does like him.
Jack is up next. It is good to see him, and I did get to say hello earlier. He has Armstrong. I know the dog, and always felt he was a good masculine dog. Cappy tells him to give her a loose lead and slow. The crowd is behind this dog too, and he sure can cover the ground.
Lenny has AJ Von Hornberger. That is how a shepherd should be proportioned. Great looking head and ear set, and what we should be breeding for in type and style, and he can move.
Hot Tamale is up. I heard about this dog, and he is one I wanted to see, even if I can’t understand his owner’s accent. (A private joke). He is with Geoge, and is fired up, and groomed to perfection. Cappy asked Bob if he got the coming and going and off he goes. On a loose lead he opens up, but he may be trying too hard now, but more to come.
I like the size of Play it Again, he sure is well put together. I don’t know the handler, a nice young man, who does a good job. Another of those that is distracted, but when he gets it together, looks good.
Jimmie has Fabio in the ring. I have good thoughts of that dog, he is one of the great ones, and as I remember him, moved well. Yes, now that I get to see him again, he is a smooth steady worker.
Kristy brings Cappy Des Bearado. Frank and Kris must be working eery minute. Another classic German shepherd type of entry, with black eys in a dark face.
Four more to go, and then the work begins. People are very quiet, and nothing going on outside the ring.
A young man takes in Ark Ace High, another of those dark dogs, who is too wound up for this day. He does fine, but will mature to more than he is today. His handler is learning, but did a great job on the individual. The crowd is behind that dog, and a good worker.
Olivia has Draco in the ring, and Leslie was listed, and we all miss her at this show. A standard black and tan, and lots of style. Olivia is giving directions outside the ring, and has to start over, to settle down the dog. She changes the color, with a command, takes the long pass, and a very loose lead.
Kent has BB Cody. One more of those very dark dogs. Cappy is still looking strong, but it is turning into a long day. They call for Cody, and Kent is laughing, and takes him around. Cappy takes him down and back the other way, and is laughing too. Kent lets him take off,and he is too up. I don’t know if Cappy saw him, if so, only a few steps, but good ones.
Diane Brown takes the last one, I Walk The Line in there for Cappy. The temperature in here is good, if not a bit cold, which is good for the dogs and the handlers. I like the substance of this dog, lots of bone, and body. She is having trouble slowing him down, but he looks good at a slow speed.
She is done with individuals.
Cappy walks down the line, it is half the ring and around the end. She takes the first five. And divides the rest. I like the movement on one of the first group.
The second group and in that group, Cappy stops them and has them start over. I think she wants them to hug the wall, since she says that to them. One in that group that I like in movement. Of course I am only seeing sidegait.
Now the third group. Three in that group I like.
Next group. I still haven’t seen Grace, BFFL of Paula. There goes the group, and four of them are great movers.
The last five are up. I think I am going to like a couple of them, and there they go. Three of them would win under me. Not that there is much value to that. I even put up a dog owned by Flower Boy one time.
The first group is set up, and Cappy goes over to the rest and gives direction. She wants to see them around together and Ross leads, with all women behind him. I think he likes that. Cappy tells them to stop and she walks over to them and tells them how she wants them to show.
She sets two aside and takes six together. Cappy looks them over and talks to Mike with Killian and also Ray Barone and Paso Doble and puts them aside and dismisses the rest. Now I know what is going on. That is not normal for me.
The next group of five. Four dogs off to my right, and I would think they are the keepers. Certainly I saw two that I liked, and didn’t remember who the others were.
There they go, and they come to a stop. Cappy walks over to them and looks at them, and back and forth, and tells them all to take another pass. I don’t think any of them blew her away, and she wants to be sure. But I am just guessing. Capy looks and pulls Armstrong,and the other four stand, and Ariel missed her, but she also called for 5 O’Clock Somewhere. Jack told her. Those three take time out for that part of today,
And another five. I think this is the group that I was impressed with. Cappy is waiting and they want the double handlers in place and there they go. Yes, this is the group I liked all five. She keeps Play it Again Lin-ter and Fabio. She looks again at the other three, and gives everyone a good chance.She lets Lenny go and keeps Des Bearado and Fabio.
Last group, last chance for these four. I see two I would keep, but it is up to Cappy. She excuses Ark Ace High and is looking at the other three, Olivia, Kent and Diane. There they go again, Diane’s dog won’t settle down, and she keeps them all.
Now there are twelve She divides the class in half, and works with the first six. I am a wonder in math.
There go the six. Cappy puts her hand on her chin, and send all six o the side while she looks at the other six. I like the looks of Hot Tamale, all dog. There they go, and hug the wall and a bit fast for my taste, but smooth on a couple of them. Some of these must be close to finishing, such good looking dogs.
She wants to see them again, tells them to use the whole ring. The Handlers are yelling at the double handlers. It is a poor workman who blames his tools.
Cappy walks over to them and looks from one end to the other and sends aside Armstrong and Hot Tamale. There go the other four, Kristy, Olivia Kent and Diane.
The dogs are starting to wear out and she keeps only I Walk The Line. George is starting to get intense. There go the first six. Sue is doing the best she can, but is starting to stress. She is doing a great job of double handling but her dog could go all the way and that is stress.
Cappy is looking them over and excuses Paso Double and Hot Shot, off go the other four. Cappy checks the bite of Killian again and excuses him. Then there were three and they stand aside again.
Now the other four. Watch Hot Tamale.
Cappy brings them all out, and there are seven fantastic dogs out there. What a job it will be to pick.
She sends them around and maybe the handler who is left will win. You can feel the tension, and they all give it their best and one or two are done for the day. Cappy looks at who she has left and stares at a couple of them puts Dream Love Bear Peddacre in front then Armstrong and then Hot Tamale. She leaves the rest as they are, and there they go. What noise and applause and she watches the whole class looks back and now front and calls them to stop again. She moves to the front, and everyone is yelling and calling the dogs and she wants to see the first three aside while she looks at the other four. I see some heavy breathing and some yelling from the handlers. I didn’t know Diane could shout like that. Off they go and I love the looks of 5 O’Clock, but he is starting to give in. She moves I Walk The Line up to six and I know Diane is excited. Down and back for her first one and she leaves him there, and takes him around, Dream Love Bear. Now Jack down and back with Armstrong, and around. Next is Hot Tamale, and down and back with Georgie. And around. Now for Ray Bearone in third. In BOD is 5 O’Clock Somewhere, and the crowd likes him and so do I. Diane takes down and back I Walk The Line and not much cheering, but still one good dog. Last is Kent with BB Cody.
That’s the way it is going to be, First is Dream Love Bear, Second is Armstrong, Third is Hot Tamale and Fourth is Ray Bearone.
I can’t argue with that, what great dogs and in fantastic condition.
Ann Marie just came by and forced me to buy raffle tickets. I am such a chump for a pretty girl. Holly Bryan came by to say she enjoyed my posts, amazing. Must be the long winters. And another beautifull woman.
One more class to go
Now we have a dog show. Twenty five in the ring, and only two absent. What a sight that is, and Cappy is talking to Karen Wagner and I just fell in love with a dog named AJ Von Hornberger. He just took a pass to talk to his owner.
Cappy is doing the individuals, she has them each brought to her, and has them stop and stand on a loose lead. A few a little soft, but she does a good job, and seems to know a sound one, even if they look around. She does them all and now brings them to our side of the ring. The class filled one side of the arena. Some great looking studly type dogs.
I want to mention Bob Lindsey. I can’t imagine how hard he works and stands about two feet in front of me the whole show. He is making comments on the tape too, and never wavers. First out is Dream Love Bear. A good looking young dog, and knows what to do. He is too wound up, but there is time to go.
Now Be My Valentine. A very dark dog, and very dark eyes, with a great look. I don’t know the handler, but she knows what she is doing.
Carolyn comes out now with Klingon Commander Ube. I always liked Carolyn and has a great sense of humor.
In there is an all black, Keep It in Vegas. I wonder if that dog was named after OJ?
Next is Liz with Hot Shot. A good moving dog, and well trained. He hugs the wall.
Another almost all black, and what a nice body type. Congo of Vanderwerth. Molly’s dog.
Mick has a deep bodied dog, and well proportioned. The name is Killian. He is owned by Kathy Potter, and I didn’t see her here, and I will check to see if I can find her.
I am alone at the table with the O&O, and she wants everyone to know she is doing just fine. She looks great, and has all her sense of humor. So, don’t worry about her.
In the center is a nice looking dog, Jett Jackson, and Color Guard son. I like his size, and markings.
Up next is Ray Bearone, and I already said how much I like that dog. The last time I saw him he had more coat, and he still have a good looking style. Great attitude.
Cappy looks a bit serious, but I know she takes this very seriously. When she takes them down and back, she is about two feet in front of me, and so I get to see what she sees. She looks like she could do this all week, which is good, since she will be.
Scottie brings in Pit boss, and another with black black eyes, and looks like he might mature even more, but looks good now. There is a dog that can cover the ground.
Jeff takes Paso Doble to the middle, and a very dark Bi-color, in my opinion. I never know what a bi is supposed to be unless we are in West Hollywood. But, I digress. About 20 feet of lead, and he uses it all.
Next trying to win it all is Key Largogh. Seems so many of these dogs have dark dark faces and eyes that fit right in. Great head on that dog, and moves with a lot of ease. The crowd likes him.
Cindy has in the ring Black Angus, and that is a well named dog. A little white on the chest, (not all dogs are dyed) and otherwise, mostly black. I always have liked how Cindy handles, and that dog looks good against the white wall.
Miguel has Son and Heir, and knows how to show him, looking good.
Ariel takes 5 O’Clock Somewhere for Cappy to look over. I liked him yesterday, and hope he looks that good today. She takes him down and back again. I do love the looks of that sable. The crowd does like him.
Jack is up next. It is good to see him, and I did get to say hello earlier. He has Armstrong. I know the dog, and always felt he was a good masculine dog. Cappy tells him to give her a loose lead and slow. The crowd is behind this dog too, and he sure can cover the ground.
Lenny has AJ Von Hornberger. That is how a shepherd should be proportioned. Great looking head and ear set, and what we should be breeding for in type and style, and he can move.
Hot Tamale is up. I heard about this dog, and he is one I wanted to see, even if I can’t understand his owner’s accent. (A private joke). He is with Geoge, and is fired up, and groomed to perfection. Cappy asked Bob if he got the coming and going and off he goes. On a loose lead he opens up, but he may be trying too hard now, but more to come.
I like the size of Play it Again, he sure is well put together. I don’t know the handler, a nice young man, who does a good job. Another of those that is distracted, but when he gets it together, looks good.
Jimmie has Fabio in the ring. I have good thoughts of that dog, he is one of the great ones, and as I remember him, moved well. Yes, now that I get to see him again, he is a smooth steady worker.
Kristy brings Cappy Des Bearado. Frank and Kris must be working eery minute. Another classic German shepherd type of entry, with black eys in a dark face.
Four more to go, and then the work begins. People are very quiet, and nothing going on outside the ring.
A young man takes in Ark Ace High, another of those dark dogs, who is too wound up for this day. He does fine, but will mature to more than he is today. His handler is learning, but did a great job on the individual. The crowd is behind that dog, and a good worker.
Olivia has Draco in the ring, and Leslie was listed, and we all miss her at this show. A standard black and tan, and lots of style. Olivia is giving directions outside the ring, and has to start over, to settle down the dog. She changes the color, with a command, takes the long pass, and a very loose lead.
Kent has BB Cody. One more of those very dark dogs. Cappy is still looking strong, but it is turning into a long day. They call for Cody, and Kent is laughing, and takes him around. Cappy takes him down and back the other way, and is laughing too. Kent lets him take off,and he is too up. I don’t know if Cappy saw him, if so, only a few steps, but good ones.
Diane Brown takes the last one, I Walk The Line in there for Cappy. The temperature in here is good, if not a bit cold, which is good for the dogs and the handlers. I like the substance of this dog, lots of bone, and body. She is having trouble slowing him down, but he looks good at a slow speed.
She is done with individuals.
Cappy walks down the line, it is half the ring and around the end. She takes the first five. And divides the rest. I like the movement on one of the first group.
The second group and in that group, Cappy stops them and has them start over. I think she wants them to hug the wall, since she says that to them. One in that group that I like in movement. Of course I am only seeing sidegait.
Now the third group. Three in that group I like.
Next group. I still haven’t seen Grace, BFFL of Paula. There goes the group, and four of them are great movers.
The last five are up. I think I am going to like a couple of them, and there they go. Three of them would win under me. Not that there is much value to that. I even put up a dog owned by Flower Boy one time.
The first group is set up, and Cappy goes over to the rest and gives direction. She wants to see them around together and Ross leads, with all women behind him. I think he likes that. Cappy tells them to stop and she walks over to them and tells them how she wants them to show.
She sets two aside and takes six together. Cappy looks them over and talks to Mike with Killian and also Ray Barone and Paso Doble and puts them aside and dismisses the rest. Now I know what is going on. That is not normal for me.
The next group of five. Four dogs off to my right, and I would think they are the keepers. Certainly I saw two that I liked, and didn’t remember who the others were.
There they go, and they come to a stop. Cappy walks over to them and looks at them, and back and forth, and tells them all to take another pass. I don’t think any of them blew her away, and she wants to be sure. But I am just guessing. Capy looks and pulls Armstrong,and the other four stand, and Ariel missed her, but she also called for 5 O’Clock Somewhere. Jack told her. Those three take time out for that part of today,
And another five. I think this is the group that I was impressed with. Cappy is waiting and they want the double handlers in place and there they go. Yes, this is the group I liked all five. She keeps Play it Again Lin-ter and Fabio. She looks again at the other three, and gives everyone a good chance.She lets Lenny go and keeps Des Bearado and Fabio.
Last group, last chance for these four. I see two I would keep, but it is up to Cappy. She excuses Ark Ace High and is looking at the other three, Olivia, Kent and Diane. There they go again, Diane’s dog won’t settle down, and she keeps them all.
Now there are twelve She divides the class in half, and works with the first six. I am a wonder in math.
There go the six. Cappy puts her hand on her chin, and send all six o the side while she looks at the other six. I like the looks of Hot Tamale, all dog. There they go, and hug the wall and a bit fast for my taste, but smooth on a couple of them. Some of these must be close to finishing, such good looking dogs.
She wants to see them again, tells them to use the whole ring. The Handlers are yelling at the double handlers. It is a poor workman who blames his tools.
Cappy walks over to them and looks from one end to the other and sends aside Armstrong and Hot Tamale. There go the other four, Kristy, Olivia Kent and Diane.
The dogs are starting to wear out and she keeps only I Walk The Line. George is starting to get intense. There go the first six. Sue is doing the best she can, but is starting to stress. She is doing a great job of double handling but her dog could go all the way and that is stress.
Cappy is looking them over and excuses Paso Double and Hot Shot, off go the other four. Cappy checks the bite of Killian again and excuses him. Then there were three and they stand aside again.
Now the other four. Watch Hot Tamale.
Cappy brings them all out, and there are seven fantastic dogs out there. What a job it will be to pick.
She sends them around and maybe the handler who is left will win. You can feel the tension, and they all give it their best and one or two are done for the day. Cappy looks at who she has left and stares at a couple of them puts Dream Love Bear Peddacre in front then Armstrong and then Hot Tamale. She leaves the rest as they are, and there they go. What noise and applause and she watches the whole class looks back and now front and calls them to stop again. She moves to the front, and everyone is yelling and calling the dogs and she wants to see the first three aside while she looks at the other four. I see some heavy breathing and some yelling from the handlers. I didn’t know Diane could shout like that. Off they go and I love the looks of 5 O’Clock, but he is starting to give in. She moves I Walk The Line up to six and I know Diane is excited. Down and back for her first one and she leaves him there, and takes him around, Dream Love Bear. Now Jack down and back with Armstrong, and around. Next is Hot Tamale, and down and back with Georgie. And around. Now for Ray Bearone in third. In BOD is 5 O’Clock Somewhere, and the crowd likes him and so do I. Diane takes down and back I Walk The Line and not much cheering, but still one good dog. Last is Kent with BB Cody.
That’s the way it is going to be, First is Dream Love Bear, Second is Armstrong, Third is Hot Tamale and Fourth is Ray Bearone.
I can’t argue with that, what great dogs and in fantastic condition.
Ann Marie just came by and forced me to buy raffle tickets. I am such a chump for a pretty girl. Holly Bryan came by to say she enjoyed my posts, amazing. Must be the long winters. And another beautifull woman.
One more class to go
Taking a break
Ed is here talking to me, and someone just thanked me for the Bog. I think there may be more truth in that than they thought. I have to admit, Ed is part of the national I like most.
Bred By Bitches
Bred-By Bitches
Evan is still off partying, so I (Tony Szczuka) am still here. Michael walked back into the ring as they start bringing in the Bred-By Bitches. Steve Grainger is in first with Sweet Tart (Steve is in a suit – he cleans up nice when he has to go into the ring). Next is Bill Tank with Lyzza Jane; next is Joanne Corbine with Penny; next is Jose Iglesias with Winning Colors; next is Christy Heiman with Bets on Me; and last is Kimono. 6 of 12 entered are here.
Michael takes them around as a group, and starts on the individuals. Evan came back, looked at the remnants of food on his plate, decided he needed more, and left again. The crowd is mostly quite, and I see quite a few people went to get some food during the break and have brought it back to eat while watching the show; but for the most part, the crowd is quite.
Each of the bitches seems to have brought some fans, and there is some applause as each one goes around after the individual.
I’M BACK! Did you miss me?
I talked to Peggy Douglas at the surprise party. Tons of food, fried chicken, cake, melon, and good company. I got it all cleared up with Jane, her dog is not called Dexter, his name if Bugsy. Now, would you want that posted were he your dog? Pam Stoesser has a great puppy here. We own the sister.
There goes the class, (remember the dog show), and all six. Michele has his arms crossed and looks them over. Kelly Sevelas came by, and looks just great.
He moves up front Bets On Me, then Lyzza Jane, and the rest. And that’s the way they finish, third is Sweet Tart, then Penny For Your Thoughts.
Evan is still off partying, so I (Tony Szczuka) am still here. Michael walked back into the ring as they start bringing in the Bred-By Bitches. Steve Grainger is in first with Sweet Tart (Steve is in a suit – he cleans up nice when he has to go into the ring). Next is Bill Tank with Lyzza Jane; next is Joanne Corbine with Penny; next is Jose Iglesias with Winning Colors; next is Christy Heiman with Bets on Me; and last is Kimono. 6 of 12 entered are here.
Michael takes them around as a group, and starts on the individuals. Evan came back, looked at the remnants of food on his plate, decided he needed more, and left again. The crowd is mostly quite, and I see quite a few people went to get some food during the break and have brought it back to eat while watching the show; but for the most part, the crowd is quite.
Each of the bitches seems to have brought some fans, and there is some applause as each one goes around after the individual.
I’M BACK! Did you miss me?
I talked to Peggy Douglas at the surprise party. Tons of food, fried chicken, cake, melon, and good company. I got it all cleared up with Jane, her dog is not called Dexter, his name if Bugsy. Now, would you want that posted were he your dog? Pam Stoesser has a great puppy here. We own the sister.
There goes the class, (remember the dog show), and all six. Michele has his arms crossed and looks them over. Kelly Sevelas came by, and looks just great.
He moves up front Bets On Me, then Lyzza Jane, and the rest. And that’s the way they finish, third is Sweet Tart, then Penny For Your Thoughts.
Bred-By Dogs
Bred-By Dog
Evan is off partying with Peggy Douglas, so I (Tony Szczuka) am filling in for a few minutes. It’s noon in Beaumont, and they just brought in the Bred-By Dogs – only 3 in this class (of four entered). Cappy does her temperament test with Pocket Aces, then Basil, and Walk the Line. (Evan came down with a plate full of food, and went back for more). Cappy is doing the individual on Pocket Aces to a smattering of applause from the crowd. Next is the individual on Basil, and he gets a little more applause from the crowd as he goes around. And she is now doing the individual on Walk the Line – some nice crowd support as he goes around. They are back together as a group as Cappy has them all go around together. She moves Basil and Walk the Line up and asks those two to go around together; first with Basil in frount, and then with Walk the Line in front. And she leaves them like that – Walk the Line, then Basil, then Pocket Aces. And just that quick, the class is done.
Evan is off partying with Peggy Douglas, so I (Tony Szczuka) am filling in for a few minutes. It’s noon in Beaumont, and they just brought in the Bred-By Dogs – only 3 in this class (of four entered). Cappy does her temperament test with Pocket Aces, then Basil, and Walk the Line. (Evan came down with a plate full of food, and went back for more). Cappy is doing the individual on Pocket Aces to a smattering of applause from the crowd. Next is the individual on Basil, and he gets a little more applause from the crowd as he goes around. And she is now doing the individual on Walk the Line – some nice crowd support as he goes around. They are back together as a group as Cappy has them all go around together. She moves Basil and Walk the Line up and asks those two to go around together; first with Basil in frount, and then with Walk the Line in front. And she leaves them like that – Walk the Line, then Basil, then Pocket Aces. And just that quick, the class is done.
Novice Bitches
Novice Bitches
Novice Bitches
They are in the ring. I just got to do a card trick for Debbie Hokanan, she didn’t know I did that stuff. I don’t see Paula here today, I hope she is OK.
14 in all, and Now Michele is going over them each and looking at them but not touching. He takes a good long look at each of them. The Guz is in the class and now they all take a lap, together. SPECTACULAR!
I talked to Joey Perez, and he is showing, and it shows. Now Michael divides the class, and out comes the first one. There is a group in the ring of five, and Michael walks to the front, and looks at each in turn, but not for long. He gives a circle motion and says, “once around please.” I like all of that group. I may be going senile, but who would know? Now for the down and back.
The network in the building has gone down, so I am back on my modem. I did ask Zoe to send me the link to the streaming video, and John Ayotte came by to tell me about the uplink, and he is working on it. If Zoe sends me the download, if I can figure out how to get it on this computer, if then I can get the camera to work, if the link is up again, and if I live that long and if the show isn’t over, we will have streaming vido. And, the show goes on.
I don’t think anyone wants me to describe the individual exam, it isn’t the most exciting part of the show for me.
The bitches run, the judge takes notes, the handlers primp, stop, pose and the dogs pant. And, again, and again, and again.
Now I am in trouble for leaving the e off of Paula Cook’s name. You would think that of all the e’s she got in school, she would be pleased. She is rooming with Candi Zumwaldt, and of course that is one room where it never stops with the laughter. I understand Grace got her and she is another of my favorite friends. I will find her and see what is happening in the world of children.
Georgie came by to talk to us.
He is on his last group. They just had an announcement of Peggy Douglas’ 84th birthday. I did talk to Ross and asked about Peggy. She is here, and I will have to go find her. How can we have a national without Joan Fox? It is very quiet again, and Michael is doing a fine job, but it just does not get the blood moving to watch him do individuals. What we need is a dog to try to bite him, or to run a handler into the wall. Hope springs eternal.
I need someone to spot for me in Specials. So far I have asked Paula, she is not interested, talked to Dania, and Flower Boy, they did it before and couldn’t take my abuse. Cindy isn’t here, and is missed, but she did a great job and was willing to do it. I am still looking.
Karen Wagner is sitting at the ring side with Kent. I do miss Ellie Gode, and sorry she isn’t here. But, I know she is reading this nonsense and thinking of ways to abuse me. Pam Stoesser is here, and I want to take her and Jeff Mobeus out to dinner, but we need to convince Jane Kerner, and Rinke and Eaton to join us. That is a real experience.
It is good to see Alex in the ring. It seems like just yesterday he was a kid, and now there he is, one of us old folks. Not quite, but certainly no longer a kid. There sure are a lot of young people here, and maybe there is a future of the breed.
Remember if you want to talk about Paula Cook, spell it Paulae Cook.
Directly across from me is Dave Rinke, Jeff Mobeus and Bob Eaton. That is an interesting trio. Maybe I will go talk politics to them. I doubt any of them are packing heat.
Bob Grady doesn’t have a lime colored jacket, it is a suit. Cappy is talking to Karen Wagner and Erin and Nancy Ellisare talking to Tom Mesdag.
B ACK TO THE DOG SHOW
Michael is done with the last group, and they stand while he walks to the front, makes a face, and goes down the line. I think he may be looking at heads or feet. And he pulls out his pad, makes a note and sends them around. They are using the whole ring, and leave about 50 feet between them. Lets you get a good look. Michael makes some notes, and they come together and stack. Olivia and I were discussing computers. I found out where Peggy is, and will go see her when you have read all I can write. I hope the pity party is going well, we are having so much fun, we can hardly stand still. But, we are doing it.
From the first group he pulled Evanescense, Bellagio and Fire and Ice. Now the second group, Ginger Bread Cookie, Josephine and Tanqueray.
And the last four, he pulls Double Jepardy and Java, and he takes the other six, and they don’t look happy, and out they go. Now there are eight. Still in catalog order.
Michele walks down the line the crowd likes Josephine, and no other response. He goes back, folds his arms, and tells them to take a round. Bob Grady is doing poop duty and in the middle of the ring, but does a good job in his lime suit, and then there is a group of four, Michael pets each, and checks for temperament one last time, and sends them on another trip. They get plenty of work and the crowd likes the sable in front, Evanescense. They line up again. I don’t know the handler, but he sends Fire and Ice to the front, then Evanescense, Gingerbread Cookie and Bellagio. Now the second group. He puts Java in the fifth place BOD, and they take a pass, the first four. The crowd does like that, and in front is Fire and Ice is doing one great job. Georgie lets her out on a full lead.
He puts Fire and Ice in front then Evenescense, then Jave, Double Jeprady, and Josephine, and brought the rest up.
He goes to the first five and puts his hand on two and three, and the crowd likes Josephine. Off they go, and Georgie gives him about 12 feet of lead hanging down, slow and looking great. I doubt anyone will beat her, but he calls the second and third to the middle of the ring,and walks around them. The crowd loves Evanescense. He wants to see them around together, Java behind, and two very very good bitches. He pulls Java to second, and the crowd isn’t that pleased. And there they go, all together.
Michael looks like he has made up his mind, YES, Fire and Ice, Java, Evanescense and Double Jeopardy.
Next class.
Novice Bitches
They are in the ring. I just got to do a card trick for Debbie Hokanan, she didn’t know I did that stuff. I don’t see Paula here today, I hope she is OK.
14 in all, and Now Michele is going over them each and looking at them but not touching. He takes a good long look at each of them. The Guz is in the class and now they all take a lap, together. SPECTACULAR!
I talked to Joey Perez, and he is showing, and it shows. Now Michael divides the class, and out comes the first one. There is a group in the ring of five, and Michael walks to the front, and looks at each in turn, but not for long. He gives a circle motion and says, “once around please.” I like all of that group. I may be going senile, but who would know? Now for the down and back.
The network in the building has gone down, so I am back on my modem. I did ask Zoe to send me the link to the streaming video, and John Ayotte came by to tell me about the uplink, and he is working on it. If Zoe sends me the download, if I can figure out how to get it on this computer, if then I can get the camera to work, if the link is up again, and if I live that long and if the show isn’t over, we will have streaming vido. And, the show goes on.
I don’t think anyone wants me to describe the individual exam, it isn’t the most exciting part of the show for me.
The bitches run, the judge takes notes, the handlers primp, stop, pose and the dogs pant. And, again, and again, and again.
Now I am in trouble for leaving the e off of Paula Cook’s name. You would think that of all the e’s she got in school, she would be pleased. She is rooming with Candi Zumwaldt, and of course that is one room where it never stops with the laughter. I understand Grace got her and she is another of my favorite friends. I will find her and see what is happening in the world of children.
Georgie came by to talk to us.
He is on his last group. They just had an announcement of Peggy Douglas’ 84th birthday. I did talk to Ross and asked about Peggy. She is here, and I will have to go find her. How can we have a national without Joan Fox? It is very quiet again, and Michael is doing a fine job, but it just does not get the blood moving to watch him do individuals. What we need is a dog to try to bite him, or to run a handler into the wall. Hope springs eternal.
I need someone to spot for me in Specials. So far I have asked Paula, she is not interested, talked to Dania, and Flower Boy, they did it before and couldn’t take my abuse. Cindy isn’t here, and is missed, but she did a great job and was willing to do it. I am still looking.
Karen Wagner is sitting at the ring side with Kent. I do miss Ellie Gode, and sorry she isn’t here. But, I know she is reading this nonsense and thinking of ways to abuse me. Pam Stoesser is here, and I want to take her and Jeff Mobeus out to dinner, but we need to convince Jane Kerner, and Rinke and Eaton to join us. That is a real experience.
It is good to see Alex in the ring. It seems like just yesterday he was a kid, and now there he is, one of us old folks. Not quite, but certainly no longer a kid. There sure are a lot of young people here, and maybe there is a future of the breed.
Remember if you want to talk about Paula Cook, spell it Paulae Cook.
Directly across from me is Dave Rinke, Jeff Mobeus and Bob Eaton. That is an interesting trio. Maybe I will go talk politics to them. I doubt any of them are packing heat.
Bob Grady doesn’t have a lime colored jacket, it is a suit. Cappy is talking to Karen Wagner and Erin and Nancy Ellisare talking to Tom Mesdag.
B ACK TO THE DOG SHOW
Michael is done with the last group, and they stand while he walks to the front, makes a face, and goes down the line. I think he may be looking at heads or feet. And he pulls out his pad, makes a note and sends them around. They are using the whole ring, and leave about 50 feet between them. Lets you get a good look. Michael makes some notes, and they come together and stack. Olivia and I were discussing computers. I found out where Peggy is, and will go see her when you have read all I can write. I hope the pity party is going well, we are having so much fun, we can hardly stand still. But, we are doing it.
From the first group he pulled Evanescense, Bellagio and Fire and Ice. Now the second group, Ginger Bread Cookie, Josephine and Tanqueray.
And the last four, he pulls Double Jepardy and Java, and he takes the other six, and they don’t look happy, and out they go. Now there are eight. Still in catalog order.
Michele walks down the line the crowd likes Josephine, and no other response. He goes back, folds his arms, and tells them to take a round. Bob Grady is doing poop duty and in the middle of the ring, but does a good job in his lime suit, and then there is a group of four, Michael pets each, and checks for temperament one last time, and sends them on another trip. They get plenty of work and the crowd likes the sable in front, Evanescense. They line up again. I don’t know the handler, but he sends Fire and Ice to the front, then Evanescense, Gingerbread Cookie and Bellagio. Now the second group. He puts Java in the fifth place BOD, and they take a pass, the first four. The crowd does like that, and in front is Fire and Ice is doing one great job. Georgie lets her out on a full lead.
He puts Fire and Ice in front then Evenescense, then Jave, Double Jeprady, and Josephine, and brought the rest up.
He goes to the first five and puts his hand on two and three, and the crowd likes Josephine. Off they go, and Georgie gives him about 12 feet of lead hanging down, slow and looking great. I doubt anyone will beat her, but he calls the second and third to the middle of the ring,and walks around them. The crowd loves Evanescense. He wants to see them around together, Java behind, and two very very good bitches. He pulls Java to second, and the crowd isn’t that pleased. And there they go, all together.
Michael looks like he has made up his mind, YES, Fire and Ice, Java, Evanescense and Double Jeopardy.
Next class.
Novice Dogs
Novice Dogs
It’s a small class, and she is done with the individual. OK, I took a comfort break and saw Ed Barrit, and I am back. She has the individuals done, and has two groups of four. The first goes around, and now the second group.
Three female handlers and Bill Tank. Diane Brown never gets older. There they go. Debbie Hokanan just told me a very funny joke. I did get to talk to Tedi for a minute, but she is busy. I saw Bob Eaton, and Cappy is standing looking.
She tells them to go again, three male handlers in this group and Cindi. I wonder if Bob Grady set this up this way? There they go, I like a couple of them. I think Monte Carlo looks good in this ring, and now the other four. I saw Molly again, the club is doing a fantastic job. Lou just came by, and it is always good to see him.
The crowd is alive, and Diane has a real moving dog, it Marquis Victor. Victor. She pulls out Archangel, Temple’s Santiago, Monte Carlo, Josh Turnbear, Victor and Templer’s Firestorm. There they go, he top five. Still in catalog order, and some real stud dogs and I am blown away by the last one, Victor.
In front goes Santiago, then Monte Carlo, Archangel and Turnbear. Cappy is looking them over, and she moves Turnbear to third and Victor to fourth. Cappy asks the rest of the class, three, to go around one more time. I think they aren’t long for the show today. But I do like all three of them, Carter is a star, and on another day, who knows? They all get to go home.
Then there were five Cappy folds her arms, walks back, and is at the end of the ring. She tells them to take a trip, and off they go, all good looking dogs, and she walks towards them and walks, and looks and looks and no, not yet. She is giving some directions and wants to see each of the first three in front one time, it is Santiago, Monte Carlo, and Turnbear. First was Jeff, Now Cindy, and last for now, Bill. Cheryll Brocket is working the outside of the ring, and clearly by a large margin, the crowd loves Monte Carlo. They are also high on Turnbear. He is such an easy moving dog. I am surprised he isn’t finished. And yes, Monte Carlo goes to the front, then Turnbear, next is Santiago, and fourth is Victor. And another lap. They are getting a good look. The crowd loves that one, and Cappy is doing it, that is how it goes.
It’s a small class, and she is done with the individual. OK, I took a comfort break and saw Ed Barrit, and I am back. She has the individuals done, and has two groups of four. The first goes around, and now the second group.
Three female handlers and Bill Tank. Diane Brown never gets older. There they go. Debbie Hokanan just told me a very funny joke. I did get to talk to Tedi for a minute, but she is busy. I saw Bob Eaton, and Cappy is standing looking.
She tells them to go again, three male handlers in this group and Cindi. I wonder if Bob Grady set this up this way? There they go, I like a couple of them. I think Monte Carlo looks good in this ring, and now the other four. I saw Molly again, the club is doing a fantastic job. Lou just came by, and it is always good to see him.
The crowd is alive, and Diane has a real moving dog, it Marquis Victor. Victor. She pulls out Archangel, Temple’s Santiago, Monte Carlo, Josh Turnbear, Victor and Templer’s Firestorm. There they go, he top five. Still in catalog order, and some real stud dogs and I am blown away by the last one, Victor.
In front goes Santiago, then Monte Carlo, Archangel and Turnbear. Cappy is looking them over, and she moves Turnbear to third and Victor to fourth. Cappy asks the rest of the class, three, to go around one more time. I think they aren’t long for the show today. But I do like all three of them, Carter is a star, and on another day, who knows? They all get to go home.
Then there were five Cappy folds her arms, walks back, and is at the end of the ring. She tells them to take a trip, and off they go, all good looking dogs, and she walks towards them and walks, and looks and looks and no, not yet. She is giving some directions and wants to see each of the first three in front one time, it is Santiago, Monte Carlo, and Turnbear. First was Jeff, Now Cindy, and last for now, Bill. Cheryll Brocket is working the outside of the ring, and clearly by a large margin, the crowd loves Monte Carlo. They are also high on Turnbear. He is such an easy moving dog. I am surprised he isn’t finished. And yes, Monte Carlo goes to the front, then Turnbear, next is Santiago, and fourth is Victor. And another lap. They are getting a good look. The crowd loves that one, and Cappy is doing it, that is how it goes.
12-18 Bitches
12-18 Bitches
Thanks to sitting with Tony, I did figure out how to send the last class, and how to find a new screen. This is not easy stuff for an official old person.
Michele came by to say good morning and he looks great in a black suit and purple tie and light purple shirt. I may try to buy the tie when he is done.
The 12-18 dog class was unbelievable, and if the bitches are half as good, it is going to be a show to remember. I am sorry for all who are not here. 14 in the class and every handler, it seems. Only four absent. I saw Jen and I was disappointed to hear Ron isn’t here, I wanted to say hello. Karen Taylor is here behind us, Not only is this a great place to watch, but also to hear people yelling in our ears.
They took two passes around and this is a big ring for that, but we got to see them all. Some real movers in there.
Sam Isreal is behind us watching, and Tedi is talking to Flower Boy. Laurie Pruitt isn’t here, and now Michael takes them all together again, and tells them to stop over there. He has his arms folded and watches them take off, leaving lots of room, Pattie in front, and then Michael turns to watch them against the white wall. The footing is a bit loose, the sod is over the cement of the ice rink.
He calls the first group, and it is clear, he is trying to move faster with the judging. I thought Michael and Cappy did as good a job as could be done, they both had top quality. Now Michael does the individual temperament test, and sets up the first bitch for an individual, with Patti and La Dee Dah. There are some great names here too, and Ann Thompson came by with a horn in her hand. Lenny is talking to the crowd from inside the ring. Sue Godek just got here and is looking for her seat. It is quiet and Norma Handsburg said hello from home, she isn’t here. Bud Drew is talking to Twyla.
Jeff is out there with a nice sable, Remington. I haven’t seen Fred yet, and I hope he is coming, the national has some people that just are part of the experience. I do like the style of that bitch. And, she can move.
This is going to be a long day anyway, and I do want time to smooze, but so far, the judges have kept us busy. Michael Cheeks is back in the stands, he does a good job in the ring as well. But, what blew me away is how may entries the Fasanos have, and the high quality of their entries. Carolyn Martello Is in the stands behind me, and I saw Frank last night as we were leaving. We went to the grocery store and got some frozen dinner and used the microwave in the room. Tedi and I are such party animals.
Art Sinclair in there with Remington, and bitch I have liked for a long time in California. And they all stack. He says again, and let the lead down. And there they do. The next group is now set up. I see Bill Leonard across the ring, I have to talk to him. I always enjoy his position on stuff. Carolyn Martello just came in with Bobbie Kindy, two of the best people. I have a picture of three of my favorite people next to my desk at work, Carolyn, Tedi and Jane Kerner. It is such a great picture with a light behind them giving them halos. I know it was meant for two of them. I see Jack and Maryloo Newton onf the other side of the ring, I do have to stop over and get some stuff for the kids back at the office. I give Dick Jennings a Red Book every year. Maybe I can get him to the national in a couple more years. Let’s work on him for Ohio. Bob Eaton is talking to everyone and the show is going on. Georgie has a nice bitch on a real loose lead, Do Not Pass of Eadan. I guess some people will be here Saturday, and there are so many that aren’t here, and without Kathy Tank, it just isn’t a national. I need to talk to Ken about that. Terry Rock came to talk to us, and is talking to Bob Dressher, (the voice of the national), and changing some of the stuff ro the parade of champions.
Debbie Hokanan is sitting with us now, and talking about the Foundation, and everyone knows how I support that organization. I did talk to Peter a bit, and know there will be another big party.
Jimmy is in the ring with Pantera, I didn’t notice her before, and will watch her. She is a Bronson daughter, and he sure does put the pretty on the girls. YES!
These five line up and Michael walks to the front and now down the line and tells them one time around, with Bill Tank, Georgie, Cindy, Tiffany and Jimmy. If you need last names, you need to show up at more nationals. I haven’t seem Paula yet.
The bleechers are metal and when the double handlers run across them, it sounds like thunder. Now another time around, “stop over there”. I have picked my winner again. I love what Tiffany is showing, 2muchbling.
Now the second, or the first group. The other one. A couple of good ones, but I will go out on a limb and say the winner will be from the first group, unless Bellagio does it. She is a star.
OK, I can’t upset Jane any longer. It was Last Harrah that I got the wrong name of. I still don’t remember his call name, or what I did wrong, (shut up Paul), but so far, that and Diesel are the stars of what I have seen. They will be my memories if I go insane today. I don’t know if anyone will notice the difference.
Iza is walking by, and playing with her dog who is with Lennie and being doubled by Donna. Don’t we all miss Leslie, and I can’t wait to see her in Ohio. When Iza runs, everyone listens. The crowd likes that bitch, Amy, she sure can move, and her name is Amarulo, so watch for her later on in the post. The last bitch is in there,a nd Kristy has her stacked. Michael goes over her back and she regrooms her.
I saw Christine and Steve Granger. If he keeps on working out, he can run for governor of California. Dave Coleman is here to talk to Debbie and Bob Grady has a lime green jacket and is here talking to us. That is the third group and there are a couple of stars there. And off they go for another lap. Don’t we all miss Tom and his loud voice. Michael looks at his notes and starts to pull, La Dee Dah, Pursuit and Remington,a nd the others take another lap, and Michael walks to watch and keeps moving and checks his notes, and they stop, eh goes o the front, and pulls Little Red Corette, Do Not Pass Go and Pantera, (Jimmie’s bitch), and there go the last four. And they stop, he checks his notes and looks at them,a nd looks from one end to the other and pulls Amarulo and lets the rest go over to the wall and asks those seven to take a lap before they get to rest. There they go, some good ones left, and everyone is trying, but not enough, and off they go looking forward to Ohio in 2009.
Then there were seven, still in order. He walks to the front of the group, and now walks down the line stopping at each bitch. He takes time to look them over,and seems to be looking at the fronts, and yes, he goes in front of each bitch, and now back to the center of the ring, and there they go, Patty, Jeff, Art, Bill, Georgie, Jimmie and Lenny.
Now he starts to place them, but excuses Remington. Now he works the first three, still all in catalog order. He puts his hands on the first bitch and on the third, feeling the shoulder layback, I think.
Pattie, Jeff and Bill, a group if very nice bitches, but two sables, and all good movers. In front is La Dee Dah, and now the second group of three, Georgie, Jimmie and Lenny. Michael looks at them, and moves to the back to look and now goes to the front and looks at each of them down the line, and off they go. Georgie takes the lead, Jimmie is right behind on a loose lead Lenny in back but closing fast. And the stop.
Six. He pulls Georgie to third, Jimmie to fourth and Patti stays in front, with Lenny behind. And he wants them to go easy. This is a group from which picking would be hard. WOW what a voice behind me for Lex. Jimmy to third. And he sets them back except for two, and down and back for La Dee Dah and Pursuit. I think La Dee Dah is going to win it, but lots of miles to go before she sleeps. And she takes a lap by herself, and the crowd wakes up, but not too loud. This now is Lex, Pursuit, and she is popular too, but not anything unusual. Sort of quiet. I think there is a lot of changes to be made.
Now Jimmie with Pantera. There he goes, and some applause, I do like her too. No real crowd favorites yet, and now George with Do Not Pass. Thunder from the stands from running, but no one seems excited for any one yet. Bill Tank with Little Red Corvette. Now Lennie with Bellago. The crowd does like her.
And they all stack up, still six. There they go, the whole group, and Michael is watching and walking and YES, that’s the way it is, first La Dee Dah, second Pursuit, third is Pantera, and fourth is Little Red Corvette.
New class coming in.
Thanks to sitting with Tony, I did figure out how to send the last class, and how to find a new screen. This is not easy stuff for an official old person.
Michele came by to say good morning and he looks great in a black suit and purple tie and light purple shirt. I may try to buy the tie when he is done.
The 12-18 dog class was unbelievable, and if the bitches are half as good, it is going to be a show to remember. I am sorry for all who are not here. 14 in the class and every handler, it seems. Only four absent. I saw Jen and I was disappointed to hear Ron isn’t here, I wanted to say hello. Karen Taylor is here behind us, Not only is this a great place to watch, but also to hear people yelling in our ears.
They took two passes around and this is a big ring for that, but we got to see them all. Some real movers in there.
Sam Isreal is behind us watching, and Tedi is talking to Flower Boy. Laurie Pruitt isn’t here, and now Michael takes them all together again, and tells them to stop over there. He has his arms folded and watches them take off, leaving lots of room, Pattie in front, and then Michael turns to watch them against the white wall. The footing is a bit loose, the sod is over the cement of the ice rink.
He calls the first group, and it is clear, he is trying to move faster with the judging. I thought Michael and Cappy did as good a job as could be done, they both had top quality. Now Michael does the individual temperament test, and sets up the first bitch for an individual, with Patti and La Dee Dah. There are some great names here too, and Ann Thompson came by with a horn in her hand. Lenny is talking to the crowd from inside the ring. Sue Godek just got here and is looking for her seat. It is quiet and Norma Handsburg said hello from home, she isn’t here. Bud Drew is talking to Twyla.
Jeff is out there with a nice sable, Remington. I haven’t seen Fred yet, and I hope he is coming, the national has some people that just are part of the experience. I do like the style of that bitch. And, she can move.
This is going to be a long day anyway, and I do want time to smooze, but so far, the judges have kept us busy. Michael Cheeks is back in the stands, he does a good job in the ring as well. But, what blew me away is how may entries the Fasanos have, and the high quality of their entries. Carolyn Martello Is in the stands behind me, and I saw Frank last night as we were leaving. We went to the grocery store and got some frozen dinner and used the microwave in the room. Tedi and I are such party animals.
Art Sinclair in there with Remington, and bitch I have liked for a long time in California. And they all stack. He says again, and let the lead down. And there they do. The next group is now set up. I see Bill Leonard across the ring, I have to talk to him. I always enjoy his position on stuff. Carolyn Martello just came in with Bobbie Kindy, two of the best people. I have a picture of three of my favorite people next to my desk at work, Carolyn, Tedi and Jane Kerner. It is such a great picture with a light behind them giving them halos. I know it was meant for two of them. I see Jack and Maryloo Newton onf the other side of the ring, I do have to stop over and get some stuff for the kids back at the office. I give Dick Jennings a Red Book every year. Maybe I can get him to the national in a couple more years. Let’s work on him for Ohio. Bob Eaton is talking to everyone and the show is going on. Georgie has a nice bitch on a real loose lead, Do Not Pass of Eadan. I guess some people will be here Saturday, and there are so many that aren’t here, and without Kathy Tank, it just isn’t a national. I need to talk to Ken about that. Terry Rock came to talk to us, and is talking to Bob Dressher, (the voice of the national), and changing some of the stuff ro the parade of champions.
Debbie Hokanan is sitting with us now, and talking about the Foundation, and everyone knows how I support that organization. I did talk to Peter a bit, and know there will be another big party.
Jimmy is in the ring with Pantera, I didn’t notice her before, and will watch her. She is a Bronson daughter, and he sure does put the pretty on the girls. YES!
These five line up and Michael walks to the front and now down the line and tells them one time around, with Bill Tank, Georgie, Cindy, Tiffany and Jimmy. If you need last names, you need to show up at more nationals. I haven’t seem Paula yet.
The bleechers are metal and when the double handlers run across them, it sounds like thunder. Now another time around, “stop over there”. I have picked my winner again. I love what Tiffany is showing, 2muchbling.
Now the second, or the first group. The other one. A couple of good ones, but I will go out on a limb and say the winner will be from the first group, unless Bellagio does it. She is a star.
OK, I can’t upset Jane any longer. It was Last Harrah that I got the wrong name of. I still don’t remember his call name, or what I did wrong, (shut up Paul), but so far, that and Diesel are the stars of what I have seen. They will be my memories if I go insane today. I don’t know if anyone will notice the difference.
Iza is walking by, and playing with her dog who is with Lennie and being doubled by Donna. Don’t we all miss Leslie, and I can’t wait to see her in Ohio. When Iza runs, everyone listens. The crowd likes that bitch, Amy, she sure can move, and her name is Amarulo, so watch for her later on in the post. The last bitch is in there,a nd Kristy has her stacked. Michael goes over her back and she regrooms her.
I saw Christine and Steve Granger. If he keeps on working out, he can run for governor of California. Dave Coleman is here to talk to Debbie and Bob Grady has a lime green jacket and is here talking to us. That is the third group and there are a couple of stars there. And off they go for another lap. Don’t we all miss Tom and his loud voice. Michael looks at his notes and starts to pull, La Dee Dah, Pursuit and Remington,a nd the others take another lap, and Michael walks to watch and keeps moving and checks his notes, and they stop, eh goes o the front, and pulls Little Red Corette, Do Not Pass Go and Pantera, (Jimmie’s bitch), and there go the last four. And they stop, he checks his notes and looks at them,a nd looks from one end to the other and pulls Amarulo and lets the rest go over to the wall and asks those seven to take a lap before they get to rest. There they go, some good ones left, and everyone is trying, but not enough, and off they go looking forward to Ohio in 2009.
Then there were seven, still in order. He walks to the front of the group, and now walks down the line stopping at each bitch. He takes time to look them over,and seems to be looking at the fronts, and yes, he goes in front of each bitch, and now back to the center of the ring, and there they go, Patty, Jeff, Art, Bill, Georgie, Jimmie and Lenny.
Now he starts to place them, but excuses Remington. Now he works the first three, still all in catalog order. He puts his hands on the first bitch and on the third, feeling the shoulder layback, I think.
Pattie, Jeff and Bill, a group if very nice bitches, but two sables, and all good movers. In front is La Dee Dah, and now the second group of three, Georgie, Jimmie and Lenny. Michael looks at them, and moves to the back to look and now goes to the front and looks at each of them down the line, and off they go. Georgie takes the lead, Jimmie is right behind on a loose lead Lenny in back but closing fast. And the stop.
Six. He pulls Georgie to third, Jimmie to fourth and Patti stays in front, with Lenny behind. And he wants them to go easy. This is a group from which picking would be hard. WOW what a voice behind me for Lex. Jimmy to third. And he sets them back except for two, and down and back for La Dee Dah and Pursuit. I think La Dee Dah is going to win it, but lots of miles to go before she sleeps. And she takes a lap by herself, and the crowd wakes up, but not too loud. This now is Lex, Pursuit, and she is popular too, but not anything unusual. Sort of quiet. I think there is a lot of changes to be made.
Now Jimmie with Pantera. There he goes, and some applause, I do like her too. No real crowd favorites yet, and now George with Do Not Pass. Thunder from the stands from running, but no one seems excited for any one yet. Bill Tank with Little Red Corvette. Now Lennie with Bellago. The crowd does like her.
And they all stack up, still six. There they go, the whole group, and Michael is watching and walking and YES, that’s the way it is, first La Dee Dah, second Pursuit, third is Pantera, and fourth is Little Red Corvette.
New class coming in.
12-18 Dogs
Here we are for Thursday. I got here early and between John Anoytte, Tony Szuzska and the computer of Bob Dresher, (the voice of the national), I have my computer set up to work.
Tony also set up a network, but the program for streaming video is on my old computer, and the battery is dead. So, I asked Zoe to resend it to me, and when I get it, we may have streaming video. Don’t give up.
I talked to my great friend Jane Kerner, who wanted to chastise me for calling her a wacky liberal. She says she is not a liberal, and so I will accept that. I don’t give in on the wacky part, but she is a strict constitutionalist. Also, I gave the wrong name to her dog, that I was calling one thing, and he is someone else, and I have to ask her again who it is. I can’t remember who it was, but I know I liked him. Flower Boy just came by, and Donna is here too, double handling. It is quiet in the ring, and Cappy is looking great. I can’t imagine what she paid. There is some talk of moving the show along better, and I think it may go faster.
Liz Leshhorn is here now, and I saw Dave Rinke, but he was trying to save me from Jane, and I do need to spend some quality time with her, and ask who she wants me to call by what name. Whatever she tells me is what I will do, and that is a good thing.
Cappy has the whole class lined up and has finished the individuals. There are eight in the class, so this should go fast. She takes the first four, Mickie, Bill Tank Greg, Tiffany and a young handler who does a great job.
Now for the other four, Kent, Scottie, Liz and Kristy. I have picked my winner already, but will not say. I guess I could just go back and put in a name and make myself look great, but I promise I might not do that. OK, I like Last Harrah. Tom Mesdag came by, and is doing his usual good job. She pulls Mickie with Orion, now Conchise, Oh-My and Last Harrah. She leaves five. No questions about it, she is going faster with the judging. Some very very nice bitches. This may be a small class, but it is top quality,and she pulls two, Ring of Fire and Rocky Bearboa II.
She lets the rest go, and now there are six, and still in catalog order. Cappy is looking them over and moves Last Hurrah to third,and in front is Orion, and second is Kent with Cochise, and there they go again, and the crowd is into it, and Cappy looks at them all,a nd walks over to the end of the group and moves the last one, Crhisty with Rocky Bearboa to fifth. She sends off the first three and has Harrah in second and that is a fantastic bitch. I love the other two as well, but Harrah has my heart on this class. Now Harrah is in front, and there they go, and the crowd is going wild, lots of applause and what a cheer. Cappy doesn’t smile but she moves Cochise to second, and now wants to see the other three. Not a loser in this group, and they all line up, and she says, let them go. There they go with Harrah in front, and she is going to win, and there they go, she is looking and that’s it. First Last Harrah, second is Cochise, Third is Orion, and fourth is GoodFella of Oh-My. Fast and clean judging.
Now to see if I can send this.
Tony also set up a network, but the program for streaming video is on my old computer, and the battery is dead. So, I asked Zoe to resend it to me, and when I get it, we may have streaming video. Don’t give up.
I talked to my great friend Jane Kerner, who wanted to chastise me for calling her a wacky liberal. She says she is not a liberal, and so I will accept that. I don’t give in on the wacky part, but she is a strict constitutionalist. Also, I gave the wrong name to her dog, that I was calling one thing, and he is someone else, and I have to ask her again who it is. I can’t remember who it was, but I know I liked him. Flower Boy just came by, and Donna is here too, double handling. It is quiet in the ring, and Cappy is looking great. I can’t imagine what she paid. There is some talk of moving the show along better, and I think it may go faster.
Liz Leshhorn is here now, and I saw Dave Rinke, but he was trying to save me from Jane, and I do need to spend some quality time with her, and ask who she wants me to call by what name. Whatever she tells me is what I will do, and that is a good thing.
Cappy has the whole class lined up and has finished the individuals. There are eight in the class, so this should go fast. She takes the first four, Mickie, Bill Tank Greg, Tiffany and a young handler who does a great job.
Now for the other four, Kent, Scottie, Liz and Kristy. I have picked my winner already, but will not say. I guess I could just go back and put in a name and make myself look great, but I promise I might not do that. OK, I like Last Harrah. Tom Mesdag came by, and is doing his usual good job. She pulls Mickie with Orion, now Conchise, Oh-My and Last Harrah. She leaves five. No questions about it, she is going faster with the judging. Some very very nice bitches. This may be a small class, but it is top quality,and she pulls two, Ring of Fire and Rocky Bearboa II.
She lets the rest go, and now there are six, and still in catalog order. Cappy is looking them over and moves Last Hurrah to third,and in front is Orion, and second is Kent with Cochise, and there they go again, and the crowd is into it, and Cappy looks at them all,a nd walks over to the end of the group and moves the last one, Crhisty with Rocky Bearboa to fifth. She sends off the first three and has Harrah in second and that is a fantastic bitch. I love the other two as well, but Harrah has my heart on this class. Now Harrah is in front, and there they go, and the crowd is going wild, lots of applause and what a cheer. Cappy doesn’t smile but she moves Cochise to second, and now wants to see the other three. Not a loser in this group, and they all line up, and she says, let them go. There they go with Harrah in front, and she is going to win, and there they go, she is looking and that’s it. First Last Harrah, second is Cochise, Third is Orion, and fourth is GoodFella of Oh-My. Fast and clean judging.
Now to see if I can send this.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
9-12 Bitches
9-12 Puppy Bitches
It is now quiet here again, Bob, LanaLee and I are trying to find something to talk about. We are so bored we are betting the number of the bitches coming into the ring. I just won.
I still need to find Paula, and I miss Grace, maybe she will get here later. Either people have left, or they are also not that interested. I don’t even hear murmuring.
We have a table on the floor of the ring, and when they set up, they are within arms length. I saw Ann Schultz, I think, I will go look for her. I haven’t seen Fred, I hope he is here as he is always good for a new joke.
Carole Moore came by. I do need to figure out how many entries the Frasano have. I may have to go look. Laren is here, and she is very funny. She is doubling.
They are doing their thing, and enough of this drivel. I will write when something happens. We are all glad that LannaLee is here. She had congestive heart failure, but looks and is doing great now. It is so peaceful, and this is the last class, and 6:30 already. Michael looks strong and watching everyone closely, and the dogs too.
Two groups of five and not that much going on. Michael looks at them and makes some notes, and now the other half of the class. Too bad Helen Fisher and Helen Franklyn aren’t here, and what fun we could be having. Next year we should draft them.
This is the last one. I would have let you know, but what more can I say about down and back and around? I just introduced Joe Bahari to Paula Cook, who has her little kibble dog with her. Yes, people are leaving.
There goes a bitch and lots of cheers, she is a real mover, the only one the crowd got behind, it is Elo-Lan N’BJM’S Encore. She can move.
I have to try to set a dinner with Jane Kerner and Pam, Jeff, Bob and Dave. Now that is a group everyone can learn from. Pam was just by for an announcement about the seminars for tonight.
There goes the first group. There goes Kiwi, then Sex on The Beach, Morgen Blue and Ginger Park and Ark Cascabel. Five to keep, and the rest go out.
Art, Tiosh, Scottie, Boots and Christy. And they stop and he puts Ark Cascabel in the middle for a temperament test. And she goes back to the line. There they go, and in front is Kiwin .and she may
Stay there. In second is N’EK’s Emcore, and then the rest. It looks like he might be done and no, he moves them again. He moves Ginger Punch in third and takes the last two around, Sex ON The Beach and Morgen Blue together. Nice bitches, as the other three stand and he puts Sex On The Beach in fourth.
There they go, maybe for the last pass, and the crowd likes that,and that is it. First is Talimar’s Aviana’ KIiwi Tese Nobe, second is N’Ejm’s Encore, and third is Ginger Punch and fourth, Sex On The Beach.
The winner is special to me as she is owned by good friends and Jamie is here to see it.
More tomorrow.
It is now quiet here again, Bob, LanaLee and I are trying to find something to talk about. We are so bored we are betting the number of the bitches coming into the ring. I just won.
I still need to find Paula, and I miss Grace, maybe she will get here later. Either people have left, or they are also not that interested. I don’t even hear murmuring.
We have a table on the floor of the ring, and when they set up, they are within arms length. I saw Ann Schultz, I think, I will go look for her. I haven’t seen Fred, I hope he is here as he is always good for a new joke.
Carole Moore came by. I do need to figure out how many entries the Frasano have. I may have to go look. Laren is here, and she is very funny. She is doubling.
They are doing their thing, and enough of this drivel. I will write when something happens. We are all glad that LannaLee is here. She had congestive heart failure, but looks and is doing great now. It is so peaceful, and this is the last class, and 6:30 already. Michael looks strong and watching everyone closely, and the dogs too.
Two groups of five and not that much going on. Michael looks at them and makes some notes, and now the other half of the class. Too bad Helen Fisher and Helen Franklyn aren’t here, and what fun we could be having. Next year we should draft them.
This is the last one. I would have let you know, but what more can I say about down and back and around? I just introduced Joe Bahari to Paula Cook, who has her little kibble dog with her. Yes, people are leaving.
There goes a bitch and lots of cheers, she is a real mover, the only one the crowd got behind, it is Elo-Lan N’BJM’S Encore. She can move.
I have to try to set a dinner with Jane Kerner and Pam, Jeff, Bob and Dave. Now that is a group everyone can learn from. Pam was just by for an announcement about the seminars for tonight.
There goes the first group. There goes Kiwi, then Sex on The Beach, Morgen Blue and Ginger Park and Ark Cascabel. Five to keep, and the rest go out.
Art, Tiosh, Scottie, Boots and Christy. And they stop and he puts Ark Cascabel in the middle for a temperament test. And she goes back to the line. There they go, and in front is Kiwin .and she may
Stay there. In second is N’EK’s Emcore, and then the rest. It looks like he might be done and no, he moves them again. He moves Ginger Punch in third and takes the last two around, Sex ON The Beach and Morgen Blue together. Nice bitches, as the other three stand and he puts Sex On The Beach in fourth.
There they go, maybe for the last pass, and the crowd likes that,and that is it. First is Talimar’s Aviana’ KIiwi Tese Nobe, second is N’Ejm’s Encore, and third is Ginger Punch and fourth, Sex On The Beach.
The winner is special to me as she is owned by good friends and Jamie is here to see it.
More tomorrow.
9-12 Dogs
9-12 Puppy Dogs
I did get to discuss politics with Jane Kerner. We agree on everything, just not how we define it.
Pam Stoesser is here and wanted to yell at me. So does everyone else, but then again, why shouldn’t they? I got a message at the office from Zoe that my internet wasn’t working. I don’t know what that means, but I do hope this junk is going out. I will go on line tonight to see what I can figure out.
The class is in the ring, and I just realized that I purchased a computer without a word processing program. I may not be able to use it. We shall see.
There is a good looking Army of One son in with George, and that is a good looking puppy. His name is First Night, and I like what I see. Cindy Bartley is sitting quietly behind me. A very handsome young male.
Each gets a good look from Cappy, and she insists on a loose lead and slow, or they do it over.
Not much happening, just a bunch of good dogs going down and back and around. Joe Bahari is picking on me, and tellijng me what is going on. Kent goes out to replace Jeff, and Miguel is standing by and Bob has run out of jokes. I did talk to Bill Burgraff, and he is taking over our national. What a job that is, and what a great job Debbie and then Nancy has done.
Wow! I like the dog Kent has. His name is Eli, and he would be an easy winner for me.
They all line up and Cappy stands back and looks them over, and seems to be counting them. She looks back and then front, and does count them off, and divides them into groups of four. She tells them to stand apart and comes back to the center and changes it to groups of five.
Now Cappy looks at the first group, and there they go, all slow, loose lead, and a couple of real winners in there. Now Cappy walks out to the center and tells the next group to stand aside, and takes the next group. Five more. A young girl is in there with boots on, and seems to be able to run in them just fine. She is showing for Bo, and I did get a chance to say hello to Bo.
Now the last group of five, with Kent the last in the ring. Off they go, and I don’t have to say it again do I. Cappy won’t miss him, I think.
She is taking them again, all five from the first group. I like what Miguel has in that group. I probably should not say what I like, but here goes another group. Miguel and Georgie get pulled, Hulk The Incredible and First Knight. The rest stand aside, and in comes the next group.
There goes boots, and Hight Vo;tage Name Your Voltage, and the last group. Six in the dreams dashed group.
Here they come to pose and be picked, or not. She looks at them all, five of them,a nd walks and pulls Kent and Jeff I Did It My Way and Eil. Now there are eight trying for the last pass, and there they go. Four, Scottie, Cindy, Tiffany and Jack. She puts them aside and takes the other four, Tish, Olivia, Greg, and Jammie Klute. They all line up. And she says “This is a beautifull class, nice dogs, but she excuses them.”
And then there were seven. Still in class order. Cappy call for applause and gets it. Some great dogs left in the ring, and now the hard part, to pick four.
The girl with the boots is doing a great job of handling. I like the way she shows the dog. I have no idea who she is. She moves the third and fourth place dogs and then has four left and takes all four around. Cappy is laughing as they are all trying so hard to get noticed. Boots in front. They come back and Cappy is looking at them and she looks and walks back and crosses her hands and looks at Kent, in last place she goes to his dog and tells him to take him out, and looks at the other three. All good ones. She lets Jeff go, and keeps the other two, and now there are five. She is doing a fantastic job, and they are the better of the class.
There they go with Miguel in front, the dog is pulling too hard, but looks great anyway, and Cappy isn’t done yet. She looks at them all,a nd walks toward them and moved First Knight in Front and Suns Power Shot behind him and Hulk The Incredible in third and Boots, (English Cannel) in third. That’s how they line up for now, and she wants to work the first two, with a temperament test.
I did get to discuss politics with Jane Kerner. We agree on everything, just not how we define it.
Pam Stoesser is here and wanted to yell at me. So does everyone else, but then again, why shouldn’t they? I got a message at the office from Zoe that my internet wasn’t working. I don’t know what that means, but I do hope this junk is going out. I will go on line tonight to see what I can figure out.
The class is in the ring, and I just realized that I purchased a computer without a word processing program. I may not be able to use it. We shall see.
There is a good looking Army of One son in with George, and that is a good looking puppy. His name is First Night, and I like what I see. Cindy Bartley is sitting quietly behind me. A very handsome young male.
Each gets a good look from Cappy, and she insists on a loose lead and slow, or they do it over.
Not much happening, just a bunch of good dogs going down and back and around. Joe Bahari is picking on me, and tellijng me what is going on. Kent goes out to replace Jeff, and Miguel is standing by and Bob has run out of jokes. I did talk to Bill Burgraff, and he is taking over our national. What a job that is, and what a great job Debbie and then Nancy has done.
Wow! I like the dog Kent has. His name is Eli, and he would be an easy winner for me.
They all line up and Cappy stands back and looks them over, and seems to be counting them. She looks back and then front, and does count them off, and divides them into groups of four. She tells them to stand apart and comes back to the center and changes it to groups of five.
Now Cappy looks at the first group, and there they go, all slow, loose lead, and a couple of real winners in there. Now Cappy walks out to the center and tells the next group to stand aside, and takes the next group. Five more. A young girl is in there with boots on, and seems to be able to run in them just fine. She is showing for Bo, and I did get a chance to say hello to Bo.
Now the last group of five, with Kent the last in the ring. Off they go, and I don’t have to say it again do I. Cappy won’t miss him, I think.
She is taking them again, all five from the first group. I like what Miguel has in that group. I probably should not say what I like, but here goes another group. Miguel and Georgie get pulled, Hulk The Incredible and First Knight. The rest stand aside, and in comes the next group.
There goes boots, and Hight Vo;tage Name Your Voltage, and the last group. Six in the dreams dashed group.
Here they come to pose and be picked, or not. She looks at them all, five of them,a nd walks and pulls Kent and Jeff I Did It My Way and Eil. Now there are eight trying for the last pass, and there they go. Four, Scottie, Cindy, Tiffany and Jack. She puts them aside and takes the other four, Tish, Olivia, Greg, and Jammie Klute. They all line up. And she says “This is a beautifull class, nice dogs, but she excuses them.”
And then there were seven. Still in class order. Cappy call for applause and gets it. Some great dogs left in the ring, and now the hard part, to pick four.
The girl with the boots is doing a great job of handling. I like the way she shows the dog. I have no idea who she is. She moves the third and fourth place dogs and then has four left and takes all four around. Cappy is laughing as they are all trying so hard to get noticed. Boots in front. They come back and Cappy is looking at them and she looks and walks back and crosses her hands and looks at Kent, in last place she goes to his dog and tells him to take him out, and looks at the other three. All good ones. She lets Jeff go, and keeps the other two, and now there are five. She is doing a fantastic job, and they are the better of the class.
There they go with Miguel in front, the dog is pulling too hard, but looks great anyway, and Cappy isn’t done yet. She looks at them all,a nd walks toward them and moved First Knight in Front and Suns Power Shot behind him and Hulk The Incredible in third and Boots, (English Cannel) in third. That’s how they line up for now, and she wants to work the first two, with a temperament test.
6-9 puppy Bitches
6-9 PUPPY BITCHES
13 in the ring, and they are going around twice. There they go, all wound up. I see a sable I like a lot, and a couple of black and tans. Jimmie has a puppy, and he is on Kaleef Caterina V Kenlyn a good looking puppy. I also like a couple of others in there, but they are all so up and down, it is hard to tell at this point.
Michele is counting and wants everyone in line. Now the first four. Michael calls the first one out. She is Lady Guinevere. Jeff is showing her, and down and back, then around.
Now Mike with As You Like It. I am not going to write every name. Not because I don’t want to, but I don’t want to. Ben Bigornia is here behind me, yelling at some dog. I guess it is Mike’s she sure is listening. Yup, a California dog. Bitch.
Now in the middle is Zoom Zoom. OK, I have nothing else to do, so I will tell you every bitch as they come in. You might as well be as bored as I am. It is 4:00 p.m. and we are on this class. Zoe called the office to say my internet isn’t working, but the Blog says it is. I am saving it all on Bob’s computer, so if necessary, I will send it again.
We have Celine Dion, just the name of the bitch, don’t get too excited. Tonight I will work on the new computer, and hope to have it working tomorrow. I think Bob may be sick of me using his.
You could hear a pin drop in here, and they all line up again. The first four. Michael is writing and walks towards the four and takes them around, “nice and easy”. The next four line up.
Around and around, and they take off. I liked the dogs better, but then again, what do I know?
The next four, Laurie, Tiffany, Greg and Nick. And they take off.
I like the location, everyone seems satisfied, the food isn’t great, but what to be expected. And more individuals. In the middle is All Eyez On Me. Down and back.
Tiffany has SNKNOCKNACNPADDYWHACK. I don’t want to have to type that again. We probably can blame the Bartleys. I like the puppy, I just don’t want to have to type the name.
Now, Sen-Der. Greg has him and he is a handsome sable.
I do hope Bob gets some of the national next year. I know the votes are in, but I am not sure enough people are aware of all he has done over the years to sit here at the announcer’s table.
All My lovin is out there with Nick, and a dark black and tan.
They line up and there they go. They are all lined up,and there go four of them. I see Bart Bartley is here now and talking to us. And they all line up in a big line.
Michele walks up to the front, and walks down the line. He is working the gum,and looks at everyone and then tells them to take them around. Only five of them. What excitement.
Lookaliker is out ther with Loir Hathaway, a great looking dark, (and I mean dark) sable. The crowd liked that one.
Now Kent with Pochahontas. This is an Arias daughter. Dania is sitting behind us with a puppy on her lap. I did get to talk to her for a minute.
Love Remembears is taking a lap. And another crowd favorite, and now Jimmy. You would think he would age out, but evidently not. He has Pochahontas. And Michele tells him to line up on the tape. He probably hasn’t done this stuff before. That dog has a lot of style. The crowd is applauding, and she is a good one, but too fast, and not a loose lead.
All The Right Moves is in there and another nice one. The puppies have been impressive. JR has her, and I don’t remember seeing her before.
They line up, and all five together. Kent is talking to his double and Michael says, all around again. I see Dave Colman talking to Sheryll Brocket. Michael takes some notes and looks them all over, and takes some more notes, tells them to take them around and stop at the end of the line, and here comes the first groups.
All still in the ring, but probably not for long. Michael looks at his notes and walks over and pulls Lady Guinevere, goes down a bit and pulls Celine Dion, and skips a few, and points to Sen-Der, and Love Remembers, Catrina and that seems to be his keepers, and yes, there are six to leave for the day. Seven left.
He takes the first four. And there they go, still in order. Now the last three. Some applause there, but don’t know for whom the hands clap. I do know for whom the bill tolls.
Now he places them, Catrina in fron with Jimmy, then Lookalker, Love Remembers and Lady Guenievere. Now, each down and back. I do like Jimmy’s puppy. On a loose lead, she is a real star. One at a time, and the crowd likes her too.
Down and back with Lookaliker, and around. A very nice dark sable bitch, and one that would win any show. Lori has her and takes her around. The crowd does go wild and she deserves it. Michele is doing a great job on this group. Now Kristy with Love Remembears, and Kris Fasano is behind me. That is another star. I could never pick between these three, and what a nice moving puppy.
The next one is Lady Guinevere. Jeff has her, and should be tired, but two more classes to go. I do think it will be between the first two, but now we have All My Lovin, and that is a good one too.
The next to the final keeper is Celin Dion, and he has he good ones, and at least three that would be winners in any class. The entry may be small, but the quality sure isn’t.
Last in this group is Sen-Der. Also a good one.
Now for the rough stuff. Michel stands and looks them over, the crowd tells him who they like, and I think they seem to like Lookaliker best, but Caterina would be who I would want to take home. Jimmie takes the whole ring and gets cut out, so Michale stops them and sends themaround again, and YES, THAT’S IT.
First is Caterina, second is Lookaliker, 3rd is Love Remembears and fourth isFaithrock Lady Guinevere.
More to come.
13 in the ring, and they are going around twice. There they go, all wound up. I see a sable I like a lot, and a couple of black and tans. Jimmie has a puppy, and he is on Kaleef Caterina V Kenlyn a good looking puppy. I also like a couple of others in there, but they are all so up and down, it is hard to tell at this point.
Michele is counting and wants everyone in line. Now the first four. Michael calls the first one out. She is Lady Guinevere. Jeff is showing her, and down and back, then around.
Now Mike with As You Like It. I am not going to write every name. Not because I don’t want to, but I don’t want to. Ben Bigornia is here behind me, yelling at some dog. I guess it is Mike’s she sure is listening. Yup, a California dog. Bitch.
Now in the middle is Zoom Zoom. OK, I have nothing else to do, so I will tell you every bitch as they come in. You might as well be as bored as I am. It is 4:00 p.m. and we are on this class. Zoe called the office to say my internet isn’t working, but the Blog says it is. I am saving it all on Bob’s computer, so if necessary, I will send it again.
We have Celine Dion, just the name of the bitch, don’t get too excited. Tonight I will work on the new computer, and hope to have it working tomorrow. I think Bob may be sick of me using his.
You could hear a pin drop in here, and they all line up again. The first four. Michael is writing and walks towards the four and takes them around, “nice and easy”. The next four line up.
Around and around, and they take off. I liked the dogs better, but then again, what do I know?
The next four, Laurie, Tiffany, Greg and Nick. And they take off.
I like the location, everyone seems satisfied, the food isn’t great, but what to be expected. And more individuals. In the middle is All Eyez On Me. Down and back.
Tiffany has SNKNOCKNACNPADDYWHACK. I don’t want to have to type that again. We probably can blame the Bartleys. I like the puppy, I just don’t want to have to type the name.
Now, Sen-Der. Greg has him and he is a handsome sable.
I do hope Bob gets some of the national next year. I know the votes are in, but I am not sure enough people are aware of all he has done over the years to sit here at the announcer’s table.
All My lovin is out there with Nick, and a dark black and tan.
They line up and there they go. They are all lined up,and there go four of them. I see Bart Bartley is here now and talking to us. And they all line up in a big line.
Michele walks up to the front, and walks down the line. He is working the gum,and looks at everyone and then tells them to take them around. Only five of them. What excitement.
Lookaliker is out ther with Loir Hathaway, a great looking dark, (and I mean dark) sable. The crowd liked that one.
Now Kent with Pochahontas. This is an Arias daughter. Dania is sitting behind us with a puppy on her lap. I did get to talk to her for a minute.
Love Remembears is taking a lap. And another crowd favorite, and now Jimmy. You would think he would age out, but evidently not. He has Pochahontas. And Michele tells him to line up on the tape. He probably hasn’t done this stuff before. That dog has a lot of style. The crowd is applauding, and she is a good one, but too fast, and not a loose lead.
All The Right Moves is in there and another nice one. The puppies have been impressive. JR has her, and I don’t remember seeing her before.
They line up, and all five together. Kent is talking to his double and Michael says, all around again. I see Dave Colman talking to Sheryll Brocket. Michael takes some notes and looks them all over, and takes some more notes, tells them to take them around and stop at the end of the line, and here comes the first groups.
All still in the ring, but probably not for long. Michael looks at his notes and walks over and pulls Lady Guinevere, goes down a bit and pulls Celine Dion, and skips a few, and points to Sen-Der, and Love Remembers, Catrina and that seems to be his keepers, and yes, there are six to leave for the day. Seven left.
He takes the first four. And there they go, still in order. Now the last three. Some applause there, but don’t know for whom the hands clap. I do know for whom the bill tolls.
Now he places them, Catrina in fron with Jimmy, then Lookalker, Love Remembers and Lady Guenievere. Now, each down and back. I do like Jimmy’s puppy. On a loose lead, she is a real star. One at a time, and the crowd likes her too.
Down and back with Lookaliker, and around. A very nice dark sable bitch, and one that would win any show. Lori has her and takes her around. The crowd does go wild and she deserves it. Michele is doing a great job on this group. Now Kristy with Love Remembears, and Kris Fasano is behind me. That is another star. I could never pick between these three, and what a nice moving puppy.
The next one is Lady Guinevere. Jeff has her, and should be tired, but two more classes to go. I do think it will be between the first two, but now we have All My Lovin, and that is a good one too.
The next to the final keeper is Celin Dion, and he has he good ones, and at least three that would be winners in any class. The entry may be small, but the quality sure isn’t.
Last in this group is Sen-Der. Also a good one.
Now for the rough stuff. Michel stands and looks them over, the crowd tells him who they like, and I think they seem to like Lookaliker best, but Caterina would be who I would want to take home. Jimmie takes the whole ring and gets cut out, so Michale stops them and sends themaround again, and YES, THAT’S IT.
First is Caterina, second is Lookaliker, 3rd is Love Remembears and fourth isFaithrock Lady Guinevere.
More to come.
6-9 Puppy Dogs
6-9 puppy dogs
Molly just took me to Best Buy, and I purchased a computer. I am asking everyone to send me $1.25, and to pay for it. That way Bob can have his back.
I got back in time for 6-9 puppy dogs, and they are in the ring, so I haven’t missed too much. Bob is helping me see these dogs, and there are some good ones so far. I didn’t get all the names, so maybe I will wait until the end to name the winners. Nancy Hubble has a great screen saver, and ask her to show it to you. I said hello to Carmen, and also Michael brought his cousins again, and they even remembered me. Amazing.
Twelve in the class and nmber ten is in there, so it won’t be that long. I missed all the presentation classes, but other than that, I have all the entries.
Paula got the first leg on herding on Harley. I had to hear it from the rumor mill, she never mentioned it. Strange thing. I know she is pleased.
I see a good looking sable puppy in the ring, and after looking him up, it is Kenlyns Diamond Joe. I did see Sandy Anderson, and it is always good to see her. Loren is talking to Scottie, and there is a couple that failed to age at all.
Lenny has Karizma’s Sambuca Di Amore, and a nice young male. It is silent in here now, and I talked to Helen Lianopolis for just a minute. The are offering massages, but I think it is legitimate. Not what you think.
I did see Paul Root, but need to find time to talk to him. I did talk to Jennifer, but everyone is so busy. Nadine Grady came \by and sat for a while and Loretta White is here too. I just saw Jammie, and would love to see Barbara here again. Cappy is smiling and takes the first four, and is having fun now. Or at least she sounds that way. She said to take them around and then go to the end. Now the next four. I see Mike Sherman at the end of the ring, talking to Bob Grady, who has a blue blazer on. I hope he has a new white suit.
There they go, a real mix of quality, but some nice ones. And now the last three, and I seem to favor Diamond Joe, but that is just me. No one asked me to judge. That is a smart move.
She asks again for the first four.
Up goes Krytonie, then Law and Order, and she sends Beaulolais and Jagermeister to the side. Now the next four. She looks them over,and asks that they go around.
Cappy looks them over, and the last three line up, and she keeps Patrick and looks at the other three. She wants to see them around again, and she tells the two off to the side to stand back, and there they go. She pulls Sawyer Bearown. The Frasansos are having a good day.
Three more to consider, Mojito Red, Diamond Joe and Sambuca Di Amore. They take a pass, three young males and I like one of them. Cappy pulls Sambuca and looks at the other two, and she is thinking and sends them to the other group, there are six there now, and lots of hope yet remaining. They line up, and Diamond Joe is in front, and being looked over, and Cappy tells them she wants to see them, moves Steers & Stripes to the third place and is talking to them, and explaining what she is doing. There they go, one last chance. Make them look good! Lots of different types and she pulls Diamond Jim and lets the other five go.
Now here comes the important stuff. Six left, and the crowd applauds what Cappy has done, and indeed, she has done a great job.
The doublers get ready and THERE THEY GO. Lots of cheers and I like the one in front, Krytonite, and he looks young, and she moves him to first and puts Patrick behind, with Law and Order in third,a nd then Sambuca DiAmore in fourth, and there they go again and Cappy is looking and NO, she stops them and goes to the end and moves Diamond Joe to Best Of Dump. I like him, but this is the National. Around again. The ring is open, but they are not using it all. Yes, that is a great placings and she looks and looks,and NO, she is moving Patrick to the front. The crowd likes it.
There they go with Patrick in front, AND YES, Patrick is first, with second going to Krytonite, third is Sambuca and fourth is Law and Order.
Molly just took me to Best Buy, and I purchased a computer. I am asking everyone to send me $1.25, and to pay for it. That way Bob can have his back.
I got back in time for 6-9 puppy dogs, and they are in the ring, so I haven’t missed too much. Bob is helping me see these dogs, and there are some good ones so far. I didn’t get all the names, so maybe I will wait until the end to name the winners. Nancy Hubble has a great screen saver, and ask her to show it to you. I said hello to Carmen, and also Michael brought his cousins again, and they even remembered me. Amazing.
Twelve in the class and nmber ten is in there, so it won’t be that long. I missed all the presentation classes, but other than that, I have all the entries.
Paula got the first leg on herding on Harley. I had to hear it from the rumor mill, she never mentioned it. Strange thing. I know she is pleased.
I see a good looking sable puppy in the ring, and after looking him up, it is Kenlyns Diamond Joe. I did see Sandy Anderson, and it is always good to see her. Loren is talking to Scottie, and there is a couple that failed to age at all.
Lenny has Karizma’s Sambuca Di Amore, and a nice young male. It is silent in here now, and I talked to Helen Lianopolis for just a minute. The are offering massages, but I think it is legitimate. Not what you think.
I did see Paul Root, but need to find time to talk to him. I did talk to Jennifer, but everyone is so busy. Nadine Grady came \by and sat for a while and Loretta White is here too. I just saw Jammie, and would love to see Barbara here again. Cappy is smiling and takes the first four, and is having fun now. Or at least she sounds that way. She said to take them around and then go to the end. Now the next four. I see Mike Sherman at the end of the ring, talking to Bob Grady, who has a blue blazer on. I hope he has a new white suit.
There they go, a real mix of quality, but some nice ones. And now the last three, and I seem to favor Diamond Joe, but that is just me. No one asked me to judge. That is a smart move.
She asks again for the first four.
Up goes Krytonie, then Law and Order, and she sends Beaulolais and Jagermeister to the side. Now the next four. She looks them over,and asks that they go around.
Cappy looks them over, and the last three line up, and she keeps Patrick and looks at the other three. She wants to see them around again, and she tells the two off to the side to stand back, and there they go. She pulls Sawyer Bearown. The Frasansos are having a good day.
Three more to consider, Mojito Red, Diamond Joe and Sambuca Di Amore. They take a pass, three young males and I like one of them. Cappy pulls Sambuca and looks at the other two, and she is thinking and sends them to the other group, there are six there now, and lots of hope yet remaining. They line up, and Diamond Joe is in front, and being looked over, and Cappy tells them she wants to see them, moves Steers & Stripes to the third place and is talking to them, and explaining what she is doing. There they go, one last chance. Make them look good! Lots of different types and she pulls Diamond Jim and lets the other five go.
Now here comes the important stuff. Six left, and the crowd applauds what Cappy has done, and indeed, she has done a great job.
The doublers get ready and THERE THEY GO. Lots of cheers and I like the one in front, Krytonite, and he looks young, and she moves him to first and puts Patrick behind, with Law and Order in third,a nd then Sambuca DiAmore in fourth, and there they go again and Cappy is looking and NO, she stops them and goes to the end and moves Diamond Joe to Best Of Dump. I like him, but this is the National. Around again. The ring is open, but they are not using it all. Yes, that is a great placings and she looks and looks,and NO, she is moving Patrick to the front. The crowd likes it.
There they go with Patrick in front, AND YES, Patrick is first, with second going to Krytonite, third is Sambuca and fourth is Law and Order.
Best in Maturity
BEST IN MATURITY
Cappy is going over the dog, and those are two good winners. I suspect both of them will go select. I like Georgies fashion statement with his torn off sleeves. You would think with what he is being paid, he would afford a shirt. Maybe that will be on his bill. Then does someone pay for a short sleeve or long sleeve shirt? These are real National problems.
There he goes, and that is a nice male. He should be, he is the Canadian Grand Victor, under Dan Dwier.
Now the bitch, One Woman Show.
I could not make this decision. Diesel has a great look about him, he is about seven feet from me, and Mike is behind me. There they go, and Cappy walks the ring, and they both look fantastic,a nd she looks, and looks, gives it to Diesel.
Cappy is going over the dog, and those are two good winners. I suspect both of them will go select. I like Georgies fashion statement with his torn off sleeves. You would think with what he is being paid, he would afford a shirt. Maybe that will be on his bill. Then does someone pay for a short sleeve or long sleeve shirt? These are real National problems.
There he goes, and that is a nice male. He should be, he is the Canadian Grand Victor, under Dan Dwier.
Now the bitch, One Woman Show.
I could not make this decision. Diesel has a great look about him, he is about seven feet from me, and Mike is behind me. There they go, and Cappy walks the ring, and they both look fantastic,a nd she looks, and looks, gives it to Diesel.
Maturity Bitches
MATURITY BITCHES
It does feel like the day is dragging, maybe it is just me, or the disappointment about the computer. Whatever, I have to thank Bob for the use of his, and you should do so. Also, Paula wants me to mention her again. But, I refuse to do it. It is such a clear demand for attention, and she knows better.
The are lining up against the far wall, with Olivia in frontk, the Jeff, Morris, Kristy, Ben Bignoria, I see Cindy in the ring Georgie, Ken Tank, Kent, and at the end Bettlejuice. No, it is Michael Cheeks, holding a number, and now putting it on.
Here comes Cappy. She looks he line over, 12, that I count, and she takes them each to the center for the loose lead temperament test. Ken Tank is here at the end, so I don’t see Michael any more. I sit corrected, Michael is in the ring. Akaya keeps running around Cappy, but now settles down, and is just fine.
The sod is a bit uneven, but I don’t see anyone having any trouble with it. Olivia is in the middle with a dark sable, Copacabana. Cappy wants to move it faster and told everyone to get their bitch to the center when it is time for the exam.
A full black, U Got The Look with Jeff. Nice thick coat, and beautifully groomed.
Morris has Miami, a very stylish bitch. Cappy is laughing, I think she forgot to watch. There she goes and now back again. She wanted to make sure Bobbie got the tape. She tells him to take her a third time.
The One and Only just joined us at the table.
Michael is late getting here, and he has I Told You So. Maybe he got tired of paying all those handlers. He kept up, WAY TO GO Michael.
Liz has One Woman Sow in the ring, and I know Martha is on pins and needles. What a nice person she is, for a judge and lawyer. The bitch is a handful to handle and Liz is working hard for the money.
Georgie has Look Ma No Hands, and he knows how to stack a bitch. Al Martin came by and he, Bob and I are talking about the campaign. We are all so excited as to what America has become.
Frankie is out there with Kristy, and she looks a bit young, but stacks and holds the pose.
Ben Bignoria is taking Pandemonium, Twyla’s bitch, and I like her, and she hugs the wall.
It’s New Sensation now, down, back and around.
Cindy has Akaya out there now. And around she goes. Tedi came by to say how much she likes the quality. I am still smiling over the election.
Kent takes his pass with Sienna. Sheree is here talking, and leave the ring open to do them that way.
We now have Ken Tank with Samara. He told me four of his entries canceled. I miss Kathy, and have to admit, she made it fun, and Ken left her at home. Just because she has two kids to take care of. Weird priorities.
OK, now they all line up again, Kappy looks them over, and now moves them to the outside of the ring, and four together. They stand back, and there go the next four. Now the last four.
There they go the last of the 12, and they line up again. Olivia is still in front, but not from placings, but I do like t hat sable bitch. A black sable. First four again. I like two of those, and Cappy is looking them over, and takes the first three, leaving Michael to stand off by himself. I don’t know if he likes that or not, this is a big ring, and there go the last four. Cappy looks them over and takes the first two and sets the other two aside. She leaves the last two, Samara and Sienna.
She lets go the five who were resting, and then there were seven. There they go, And again. No placings yet, and I think she is about to, and YES. Olyvia and in second One Woman Show, in front is Copacabana, and in third is Sienna, the rest are gone.
Around again, and three fantastic bitches, and each is going to go in front. Liz Oster, Kent and Olivia, and there they go again. Cappy is looking hard, and searching, and here they come. She is looking, and Kent gets a turn in front. FROM THE END, IT’S ONE WOMAN SHOW.
It does feel like the day is dragging, maybe it is just me, or the disappointment about the computer. Whatever, I have to thank Bob for the use of his, and you should do so. Also, Paula wants me to mention her again. But, I refuse to do it. It is such a clear demand for attention, and she knows better.
The are lining up against the far wall, with Olivia in frontk, the Jeff, Morris, Kristy, Ben Bignoria, I see Cindy in the ring Georgie, Ken Tank, Kent, and at the end Bettlejuice. No, it is Michael Cheeks, holding a number, and now putting it on.
Here comes Cappy. She looks he line over, 12, that I count, and she takes them each to the center for the loose lead temperament test. Ken Tank is here at the end, so I don’t see Michael any more. I sit corrected, Michael is in the ring. Akaya keeps running around Cappy, but now settles down, and is just fine.
The sod is a bit uneven, but I don’t see anyone having any trouble with it. Olivia is in the middle with a dark sable, Copacabana. Cappy wants to move it faster and told everyone to get their bitch to the center when it is time for the exam.
A full black, U Got The Look with Jeff. Nice thick coat, and beautifully groomed.
Morris has Miami, a very stylish bitch. Cappy is laughing, I think she forgot to watch. There she goes and now back again. She wanted to make sure Bobbie got the tape. She tells him to take her a third time.
The One and Only just joined us at the table.
Michael is late getting here, and he has I Told You So. Maybe he got tired of paying all those handlers. He kept up, WAY TO GO Michael.
Liz has One Woman Sow in the ring, and I know Martha is on pins and needles. What a nice person she is, for a judge and lawyer. The bitch is a handful to handle and Liz is working hard for the money.
Georgie has Look Ma No Hands, and he knows how to stack a bitch. Al Martin came by and he, Bob and I are talking about the campaign. We are all so excited as to what America has become.
Frankie is out there with Kristy, and she looks a bit young, but stacks and holds the pose.
Ben Bignoria is taking Pandemonium, Twyla’s bitch, and I like her, and she hugs the wall.
It’s New Sensation now, down, back and around.
Cindy has Akaya out there now. And around she goes. Tedi came by to say how much she likes the quality. I am still smiling over the election.
Kent takes his pass with Sienna. Sheree is here talking, and leave the ring open to do them that way.
We now have Ken Tank with Samara. He told me four of his entries canceled. I miss Kathy, and have to admit, she made it fun, and Ken left her at home. Just because she has two kids to take care of. Weird priorities.
OK, now they all line up again, Kappy looks them over, and now moves them to the outside of the ring, and four together. They stand back, and there go the next four. Now the last four.
There they go the last of the 12, and they line up again. Olivia is still in front, but not from placings, but I do like t hat sable bitch. A black sable. First four again. I like two of those, and Cappy is looking them over, and takes the first three, leaving Michael to stand off by himself. I don’t know if he likes that or not, this is a big ring, and there go the last four. Cappy looks them over and takes the first two and sets the other two aside. She leaves the last two, Samara and Sienna.
She lets go the five who were resting, and then there were seven. There they go, And again. No placings yet, and I think she is about to, and YES. Olyvia and in second One Woman Show, in front is Copacabana, and in third is Sienna, the rest are gone.
Around again, and three fantastic bitches, and each is going to go in front. Liz Oster, Kent and Olivia, and there they go again. Cappy is looking hard, and searching, and here they come. She is looking, and Kent gets a turn in front. FROM THE END, IT’S ONE WOMAN SHOW.
Maturity Dogs
MATURITY MALES
OK, my bad. I went to get something to eat and missed the finals. But BEST IN FUTURITY IS WELOVE DU CHIEN’S LAST HURRAH, and BEST OPPOSITE FUTURITY IS BAHARI’S JESSE II.
I got to talk to Lana Lee, saw Helen Lianopolis, and Ken Tank. I did spend a few minutes with Jimmie and Sheree, and exchanged a joke with Ed Barritt.
The Maturity dogs are in the ring with Michelle.
12 are in the ring and individuals are going through the drill. It seemed to have quieted down now, with 12 to go this might take a while. Michael Cheeks is here and sitting with Joanna Rand. I did walk around for a bit.
He has them in groups of four, and there goes the first group. They do their thing, and now the second group with Georgie in front with Full Throttle. Michael looks them over and walks around the class and now back to the center and tells them to take a trip around. Now, one at a time, and Full Throttle with George goes around, and he does cover the ground.
Next Faith Rock Caralon Good Vibrations, and a deep bodied dog. He looks fully mature, and I like his size. Stands like a pro. I like the way he moves too.
Next up is Cindy with Mariner’s Black Angus. A dark Bi, and a dog I have seen a bit of before.
JR is taking in Patron, Twyla’s dog. I do love that dog, a big masculine pussy cat, but a dog that looks you in the eye, and lets you know who is in charge. He is deep bodied, solid as a rock. I have spent time with him, so I have personal opinions. You know I never share my thoughts. That’s all four, and Michael wants to take them all around again. They all use the whole ring, and it is not a short ride.
Michael takes some notes and tells them to take a lap, and stand off to the side. There they go for a last time for the rest period, or “time out” as we know it. Now another group in front with Scottie in front with Midnight Suns Tommy Bahama, and they all pose. One time around. And, now Tommy in the middle of the ring. Karen Taylor is behind us to double Tommy.
Me & Bobby McGee is now in the ring, and a very dark bi.
Bill Basu has Last Cowboy, a dog I do like. Bob Dressher finished him, and I always felt he was going to be a great one. He takes his pass.
Moris has Feature Presentation. A full brother to Full Throttle. Two brothers that won Maturities. How much fun is that? And he takes his pass, and then they line up together. This is turning into a long day.
There goes the last group with Scottie in front, and now all of the groups together.
Michael checks his notes, and he looks at the first one, pulls out Aj Von Honrberger, then Gable, All ABoiut me, Last Cowboy, and Feature Presentation. He has five in the “I hate this pass” group, and they take a trip. And, he lets them go. Patron is gone, and I am broken hearted.
Now, I am over it.
Seven in the ring and Michael has them down to the end of the ring, so I can’t see the numbers but he takes the first three, AJ, Gable, All About Me. No particular order. Now the next three, Full Thottle, Cowboy, and Feature Presentation. Now for the hard work. The first three again, with the rest of them, all six, and I think he may be ready. He looks them over, and checks his notes and pulls out All About Me, Full Throttle, Cowboy, and Feature Presentation,
Two leave and then there were four. One at a time, no, all together, and Michael looks at them and calls All About Me to go down and back and he looks for the double handler, and Lenny grooms he dog, and takes him down and back. Georgie who is in second is yelling, “easy” and is working the dog. The first dog, around alone, easy, and I will call him Java, as that is what Sheree keeps yelling. Now Full Throttle, and I know the crowd is going to love him. Down and Back, and now he stands, and stands, and stands, Michael Cheeks is behind my and the dog won’t twitch a muscle. Michael tells George to wait, saying he is old. The crowd loves it, and loves Full Throttle.
Now it’s Cowboy’s time. Bill Basu isn’t liming as he did last year, but he is still sore. Frank Martello is running and getting in front of him.
Next Morris has Feature Presentation. The double handling is funny, and clear. Glad they decided to require it at all future AKC shows. I understand you can dismiss a dog if it isn’t being double handled.
They line up, four people with dreams intact. Georgie has ripped off the sleeves of his shirt, a very different look. It works for him. He often has looked ripped. And he heads to the front. The club loves it, and all together, and there go the double handlers, and lots of yelling and yelling and YES, IT’S FULL THROTTLE.
OK, my bad. I went to get something to eat and missed the finals. But BEST IN FUTURITY IS WELOVE DU CHIEN’S LAST HURRAH, and BEST OPPOSITE FUTURITY IS BAHARI’S JESSE II.
I got to talk to Lana Lee, saw Helen Lianopolis, and Ken Tank. I did spend a few minutes with Jimmie and Sheree, and exchanged a joke with Ed Barritt.
The Maturity dogs are in the ring with Michelle.
12 are in the ring and individuals are going through the drill. It seemed to have quieted down now, with 12 to go this might take a while. Michael Cheeks is here and sitting with Joanna Rand. I did walk around for a bit.
He has them in groups of four, and there goes the first group. They do their thing, and now the second group with Georgie in front with Full Throttle. Michael looks them over and walks around the class and now back to the center and tells them to take a trip around. Now, one at a time, and Full Throttle with George goes around, and he does cover the ground.
Next Faith Rock Caralon Good Vibrations, and a deep bodied dog. He looks fully mature, and I like his size. Stands like a pro. I like the way he moves too.
Next up is Cindy with Mariner’s Black Angus. A dark Bi, and a dog I have seen a bit of before.
JR is taking in Patron, Twyla’s dog. I do love that dog, a big masculine pussy cat, but a dog that looks you in the eye, and lets you know who is in charge. He is deep bodied, solid as a rock. I have spent time with him, so I have personal opinions. You know I never share my thoughts. That’s all four, and Michael wants to take them all around again. They all use the whole ring, and it is not a short ride.
Michael takes some notes and tells them to take a lap, and stand off to the side. There they go for a last time for the rest period, or “time out” as we know it. Now another group in front with Scottie in front with Midnight Suns Tommy Bahama, and they all pose. One time around. And, now Tommy in the middle of the ring. Karen Taylor is behind us to double Tommy.
Me & Bobby McGee is now in the ring, and a very dark bi.
Bill Basu has Last Cowboy, a dog I do like. Bob Dressher finished him, and I always felt he was going to be a great one. He takes his pass.
Moris has Feature Presentation. A full brother to Full Throttle. Two brothers that won Maturities. How much fun is that? And he takes his pass, and then they line up together. This is turning into a long day.
There goes the last group with Scottie in front, and now all of the groups together.
Michael checks his notes, and he looks at the first one, pulls out Aj Von Honrberger, then Gable, All ABoiut me, Last Cowboy, and Feature Presentation. He has five in the “I hate this pass” group, and they take a trip. And, he lets them go. Patron is gone, and I am broken hearted.
Now, I am over it.
Seven in the ring and Michael has them down to the end of the ring, so I can’t see the numbers but he takes the first three, AJ, Gable, All About Me. No particular order. Now the next three, Full Thottle, Cowboy, and Feature Presentation. Now for the hard work. The first three again, with the rest of them, all six, and I think he may be ready. He looks them over, and checks his notes and pulls out All About Me, Full Throttle, Cowboy, and Feature Presentation,
Two leave and then there were four. One at a time, no, all together, and Michael looks at them and calls All About Me to go down and back and he looks for the double handler, and Lenny grooms he dog, and takes him down and back. Georgie who is in second is yelling, “easy” and is working the dog. The first dog, around alone, easy, and I will call him Java, as that is what Sheree keeps yelling. Now Full Throttle, and I know the crowd is going to love him. Down and Back, and now he stands, and stands, and stands, Michael Cheeks is behind my and the dog won’t twitch a muscle. Michael tells George to wait, saying he is old. The crowd loves it, and loves Full Throttle.
Now it’s Cowboy’s time. Bill Basu isn’t liming as he did last year, but he is still sore. Frank Martello is running and getting in front of him.
Next Morris has Feature Presentation. The double handling is funny, and clear. Glad they decided to require it at all future AKC shows. I understand you can dismiss a dog if it isn’t being double handled.
They line up, four people with dreams intact. Georgie has ripped off the sleeves of his shirt, a very different look. It works for him. He often has looked ripped. And he heads to the front. The club loves it, and all together, and there go the double handlers, and lots of yelling and yelling and YES, IT’S FULL THROTTLE.
Futurity Bitches
FUTURITY BITCHES
Lorretta White came by to say hello. It reminds me how much I miss Beryl at the show, and hope to see her next year.
Cappy had some tape put down in the ring, for the individual. Bobby is taping and standing two feet from me. I am so glad we kept him for the past years, and that we have him here this year. Cappy looks great in a black pants suit.
I won’t get to read any of this, since my computer won’t work in the room, and I will have thousands of e-mails when I get home. Life is the pits at times.
Molly is here talking to Bobbie, and the local club is doing a great job of helping out.
Cappy calls them in, and wants to line the dogs against the other wall, rather here in front of me. I like that idea. And, in they come, I see Georgi, Morris, Patti, Jeff, Bill, Scottie, Mike, The Guz and some I can’t see because Bob is in front of me.
Cappy calls them each towards us, and does the loose lead test. I see Jack Newton is here, and so are the Colemans. The testing is over, and she moves them to the end.
Fire and Ice in the first one. Georgie has her, and Cappy says, “Sometime on a loose lead”, and she takes her lap. I hear Rita behind me, you can’t miss that laugh. Georgie stops, goes back and slows down, and now Morris with Zytut’s Java of Hicliff. Cappy changes where the tape goes, and Bobby does the honors.
I see Pam Stoesser is here, and the stands are filing up. One side is bleachers and the other side the vendors. Morris takes his lap.
Now it is Jesse with Patti. That is a very typie bitch, and takes her lap. She is a mover.
Now in the middle is Tanqueray with Trish.
Teressa Royer came by to give us information as to the Herding Victor, who will be announced as Ch Cathlin’s Lucca of Branble Hill, owned by Debbie Humble and Joe Brandio Ramble Hill. With a score of 84.5 on Course C-Advanced.
Now Jeff has Raspberry Beret in the ring. The crowd wants to cheer for her, and Jeff is letting her go on a loose lead, but she is wound up, and still looks good.
In the ring is Joe with Nutmeg, Kridler’s Nutmeg V Signature. Some people are standing against the far wall, no seats over there, but lots of room to double.
Rising Sun’s Whisper with Lenny Brown. Cappy is asking Bobbie what he is filming and Bobbie doesn’t seem to filmthe coming and going and is now doing it. I think Cappy suggested he do so.
The Guz bring to the middle Winsone’s Day in Bearance. I heard someone behind me calling her, and maybe Frank is here. She takes her lap, and goes to the end of the line.
Now Tiffany brings out Kota’s Bellagio, and she is a nice little bitch. I remember her from last year, and she is a bit wound up. Now down and back.
Mickie takes his place with Schneiderhof’s Snake Eyes, and is a dark bitch who now goes down and back. She is one of the Snake daughters.
It’s Kent’s turn with Winsome’s Hollywood Celebearity. Only three more to go.
Jean Whalen came by, and I sure do miss Dick. I also keep thinking I can go to the end and see Ann Mesdag and Helen Fisher. The National is another type of even without them.
Kent give directions and goes down and back again. Cappy takes him in another direction and now tells him down and back. They call her Holly, and the crowd likes that one.
It is a nice little sable now, Shalako’s Little Red Corvette v Danka, with Bill Tank. Down and back. This isn’t ever my favorite time of the show, it seems to be a bore.
I saw Nancy Nelis working the show, no one works harder than her.
Bill takes her real slow on a loose lead. That is how I would want to see them all.
Avoion Josephine of Pioneer Acres is now in the ring. Paula Cook is sitting quietly behind me, and I hope she is OK. Paula is seldom quiet.
I did see Karen Taylor, and she has dogs to work, and Donna is behind us now, and taking a break. We do all miss Leslie.
LAST ONE. Scottie with Jerrwen’s Lucky Charm. She seems to have some support, but no real winners according to the crowd.
They all line up, and Cappy is taking no notes, and she looks them all over, She starts to count them out and breaks them into groups of five. And the first five set up. Now they take a lap, and she tells them to take a rest, and here come the next group of five.
It looks like three groups, I am great at math, and there they go.
I am trying to figure out if any of them are dyed, and I sure can’t tell. I will ask others and see what they think. Now Cappy tells her last group what she wants and is making herself more clear.
Kent is talking to the crowd. Bob Dresher is picking on me. It is lucky he brought his lap top. There they go. The last four. This is not going to be an easy class to judge.
Cappy stands back and looks them all over, and now she tells them to take the first five again and to bring them back to the front. If you listen closely, you will learn the name of each bitch before this is over. Cappy looks them over, and takes Fire and Ice to the wall, then Jesse and Rasberry.
Now the second group, and Georgie is joking with the crown. There they go. Five of them. Cappy is watching them closely, and she pulls out Nutmeg, and wants Sun’s Whisper to go down and back again. Now Day In Bearadice, down and back. She kieeps Sun’s Whisper and sends the others out of the ring, No More Dog Show For Them. Olyvia just came by for a hug. What a great person she has grown to become.
Now the last four and lots of yelling, by the owners. She has five in the keepers group, and takes Celeberry down and back and keeps another two, and excuses two. I missed who it was, but Scotty is there so you can check above, and there they go.
Georgie in the lead for now, and taking her on a loose leac,a nd lots of yelling, and yells and whistles. Cappy is shading her eyes and seems to have picked what she likes. She looks down and back and holds her chin, and gives everyone a good look.
There they go again, and all of them. She released Ark Fire and Ice.
Now she has four left, Jesse, Sun’s Whisper, Raspberry Berer, and Nutmeg. Cappy says, “Not fast” and off they go, SLOW. The one in front is looking great but decides to take a dump. Timing is everything at the dog shows.
Off they go, and She tells Jeff to slow down, and he is now in front. With Beret. And they stop. Each is going to get a chance in front, and there they go again. I don’t know about the dogs, but the handlers are starting to break down, except Patti.
I see Ginnie Altman all dressed up. And another pass. I like Joe’s bitch Nutmeg. She lets Lenny go with Sun’s Whisper, and now there are three.
There they go,a nd only one is steady and Cappy is watching her, Nutmeg, and she seems fresh. They all pose, and Cappy says, “again”. Jeff is breathing hard, Joe and Patti seem ready to go forever,a nd I think that is it,a nd Cappy is applaudingn and there it is, Patti with BIHHARI’S JESSE II.
Lorretta White came by to say hello. It reminds me how much I miss Beryl at the show, and hope to see her next year.
Cappy had some tape put down in the ring, for the individual. Bobby is taping and standing two feet from me. I am so glad we kept him for the past years, and that we have him here this year. Cappy looks great in a black pants suit.
I won’t get to read any of this, since my computer won’t work in the room, and I will have thousands of e-mails when I get home. Life is the pits at times.
Molly is here talking to Bobbie, and the local club is doing a great job of helping out.
Cappy calls them in, and wants to line the dogs against the other wall, rather here in front of me. I like that idea. And, in they come, I see Georgi, Morris, Patti, Jeff, Bill, Scottie, Mike, The Guz and some I can’t see because Bob is in front of me.
Cappy calls them each towards us, and does the loose lead test. I see Jack Newton is here, and so are the Colemans. The testing is over, and she moves them to the end.
Fire and Ice in the first one. Georgie has her, and Cappy says, “Sometime on a loose lead”, and she takes her lap. I hear Rita behind me, you can’t miss that laugh. Georgie stops, goes back and slows down, and now Morris with Zytut’s Java of Hicliff. Cappy changes where the tape goes, and Bobby does the honors.
I see Pam Stoesser is here, and the stands are filing up. One side is bleachers and the other side the vendors. Morris takes his lap.
Now it is Jesse with Patti. That is a very typie bitch, and takes her lap. She is a mover.
Now in the middle is Tanqueray with Trish.
Teressa Royer came by to give us information as to the Herding Victor, who will be announced as Ch Cathlin’s Lucca of Branble Hill, owned by Debbie Humble and Joe Brandio Ramble Hill. With a score of 84.5 on Course C-Advanced.
Now Jeff has Raspberry Beret in the ring. The crowd wants to cheer for her, and Jeff is letting her go on a loose lead, but she is wound up, and still looks good.
In the ring is Joe with Nutmeg, Kridler’s Nutmeg V Signature. Some people are standing against the far wall, no seats over there, but lots of room to double.
Rising Sun’s Whisper with Lenny Brown. Cappy is asking Bobbie what he is filming and Bobbie doesn’t seem to filmthe coming and going and is now doing it. I think Cappy suggested he do so.
The Guz bring to the middle Winsone’s Day in Bearance. I heard someone behind me calling her, and maybe Frank is here. She takes her lap, and goes to the end of the line.
Now Tiffany brings out Kota’s Bellagio, and she is a nice little bitch. I remember her from last year, and she is a bit wound up. Now down and back.
Mickie takes his place with Schneiderhof’s Snake Eyes, and is a dark bitch who now goes down and back. She is one of the Snake daughters.
It’s Kent’s turn with Winsome’s Hollywood Celebearity. Only three more to go.
Jean Whalen came by, and I sure do miss Dick. I also keep thinking I can go to the end and see Ann Mesdag and Helen Fisher. The National is another type of even without them.
Kent give directions and goes down and back again. Cappy takes him in another direction and now tells him down and back. They call her Holly, and the crowd likes that one.
It is a nice little sable now, Shalako’s Little Red Corvette v Danka, with Bill Tank. Down and back. This isn’t ever my favorite time of the show, it seems to be a bore.
I saw Nancy Nelis working the show, no one works harder than her.
Bill takes her real slow on a loose lead. That is how I would want to see them all.
Avoion Josephine of Pioneer Acres is now in the ring. Paula Cook is sitting quietly behind me, and I hope she is OK. Paula is seldom quiet.
I did see Karen Taylor, and she has dogs to work, and Donna is behind us now, and taking a break. We do all miss Leslie.
LAST ONE. Scottie with Jerrwen’s Lucky Charm. She seems to have some support, but no real winners according to the crowd.
They all line up, and Cappy is taking no notes, and she looks them all over, She starts to count them out and breaks them into groups of five. And the first five set up. Now they take a lap, and she tells them to take a rest, and here come the next group of five.
It looks like three groups, I am great at math, and there they go.
I am trying to figure out if any of them are dyed, and I sure can’t tell. I will ask others and see what they think. Now Cappy tells her last group what she wants and is making herself more clear.
Kent is talking to the crowd. Bob Dresher is picking on me. It is lucky he brought his lap top. There they go. The last four. This is not going to be an easy class to judge.
Cappy stands back and looks them all over, and now she tells them to take the first five again and to bring them back to the front. If you listen closely, you will learn the name of each bitch before this is over. Cappy looks them over, and takes Fire and Ice to the wall, then Jesse and Rasberry.
Now the second group, and Georgie is joking with the crown. There they go. Five of them. Cappy is watching them closely, and she pulls out Nutmeg, and wants Sun’s Whisper to go down and back again. Now Day In Bearadice, down and back. She kieeps Sun’s Whisper and sends the others out of the ring, No More Dog Show For Them. Olyvia just came by for a hug. What a great person she has grown to become.
Now the last four and lots of yelling, by the owners. She has five in the keepers group, and takes Celeberry down and back and keeps another two, and excuses two. I missed who it was, but Scotty is there so you can check above, and there they go.
Georgie in the lead for now, and taking her on a loose leac,a nd lots of yelling, and yells and whistles. Cappy is shading her eyes and seems to have picked what she likes. She looks down and back and holds her chin, and gives everyone a good look.
There they go again, and all of them. She released Ark Fire and Ice.
Now she has four left, Jesse, Sun’s Whisper, Raspberry Berer, and Nutmeg. Cappy says, “Not fast” and off they go, SLOW. The one in front is looking great but decides to take a dump. Timing is everything at the dog shows.
Off they go, and She tells Jeff to slow down, and he is now in front. With Beret. And they stop. Each is going to get a chance in front, and there they go again. I don’t know about the dogs, but the handlers are starting to break down, except Patti.
I see Ginnie Altman all dressed up. And another pass. I like Joe’s bitch Nutmeg. She lets Lenny go with Sun’s Whisper, and now there are three.
There they go,a nd only one is steady and Cappy is watching her, Nutmeg, and she seems fresh. They all pose, and Cappy says, “again”. Jeff is breathing hard, Joe and Patti seem ready to go forever,a nd I think that is it,a nd Cappy is applaudingn and there it is, Patti with BIHHARI’S JESSE II.
Futurity Dogs
The Futurity dogs are in. First is Skylyne’s O”Clocki Somewhere, then Sanbob’s Hot Tamale Witmer, Karizma’s Cacique of Inquest, Winsome’s Ray Bearone V Ekolan, Rambo Von Blebtreu, Skylyne’s Walk The Line, Ch Tro’s Johan Santana V Marquis, Welove Du Chien’s Last Hurrah, Winsome’s Des Bearado, Greenleaf’s Ion Laser V Surigo, and Kaleef’s Seatle Slew.
I saw DD and also Bob Gish. Jimmy was at the end of the ring, but I didn’t have a chance to talk to him.
Georgie is in the middles with Hot Tamale, and a good looking Black and Tan. Bob Lindsey is in front of me, but I don’t want to yell at him to get out of the way. I miss Leslie, and wish she were here, but I understand she has other things to do. There Georgie goes down and back, and I have the best seat in the house. I see Olivia in the ring with Cacique, and a loose lead temperament test, not problem. Stackes up well, I love the depth of body.
Bob Dressher, (The Voice of the National) has a computer with no air card, and I have an air card and no computer.
WOW, that is a dog that can move. The crowd loves him too.
Now Morris is in the middle with Ray Bearone. I haven’t seen Frank or Kris yet, but I hope they are here. I did see Joe Bahari and he looks as young as ever. Liz and Tedi are laughing.
Next the first four stand out there, and Michele looks them over, each getting a good look. He takes them around, and now the next four.
There they go, 5’Oclock Somewhere, (what a great name, in the lead. Michele looks and makes a note, and now the next four, with Scottie in front. Down and Back, not very exciting, and nothing to cause any concern, and Rambo goes around. The far side is a white wall, with a yellow strip on the ground. I am sure it is a hockey thing.
Now Walk The Line. Diane Brown on the lead, and talk about someone who never gets older. She looks like she did 20 years ago.
Now it is Johan Satana, a nice young black and tan.
Here comes Kent with Last Hurrah, a son of All U Can, I have heard this is a nice dog, and he is fired up. No problem with the temperament test. Erin Nellis just came by, and I did get to “howdy” with Rita, and she also doesn’t age a day, year to year.
Joanna Rand is talking to people over at the other side of the ring. Last Hurrah is a good one.
Now the four line up, and Michael looks them over, and goes to the front of the line looks them over and walks down the line, and now takes out his note pad and sends them around, and there they go. It is very very very quiet and they line up again and Michael looks them over, and sends them to the end of the ring. He looks at them all the way around, and now the last four line up.
In front is Bill Tank, Jim_Sana’s Josh Turnbear V Winsome with Jeff Pyle, next is Greenleaf’s Iop Laser, then Kaleef’s Seatle Slew Campeon with JR and then Winsomes’ Des Bearado. Bill sets up Josh. And there he goes around.
Jimmie is talking to Dave Rinke, a lot of gray hair, and that on only one of them. Now Jeff is in the middle and a good looking young looking dog.
Now JR with Seatle Slew. There they go.
It is now Des Bearado with Christy Heiman. Nice moving dog. They line up, and Michele talked to Bill and looks them over, and is looking at each of them. And another trip around. I love Bob’s computer, it is much better than mine. I wonder if he would notice if I stole it? I do like Chrity’s dog, great style.
He pulls 5 O’Clock, then Cacque, next is Ray Bearone, (all in order), and he looks at his notes,a nd pulls Walk The Line and then Last Hurrah, and Josh together, and sends them back against the wall. The off group of six takes a lap. Six at the front.
They are still in order, and the first three go around and now the second four, and now the crowd comes alive. I do like the dog Kent has, and also Bill’s. Now Michele goes to them, and starts to place them, First is Olivia with Cacque, second is Ray Bearone, then Last Hurrrah, and Michele takes the other four around to find his next one. Kent is yelling at the double handler, and Michele doesn’t pull another, and takes his first three around. He repeats the temperament test. And the crowd does have a favorite. There are the best three. Michele walks to the center and takies them around, he crowches down and looks them over and now he calls for Cacique to go down and back. Good and clean, and might win it. He stands and Donna is behind me yelling, and saying nice things. Olivia is giving directions to her Mom, and the crowd does love that dog, lots of easy moving and slow. I agree. Donna yells, “What a good boy.”
Now Morris with Ray Bearone. Another good one, and what a great head. Very alert, and the look I love on a shepherd. I saw him in California, and loved him then, but he has matured, and is even better now. And there he goes, some crown resonse, and he moves easy, but a bit fast for Michele. He covers the ground.
Kent now takes Last Hurrah down and back and I hear Jeff behind me. What a look in those eyes, and Kent tell him where to go, and in about that tone. The crowd loves that one, and he is young but is going to be a big winner, maybe today. He does move.
Michele puts him in front. Easy call. Now he tells them to stand,and Dexter, (Last Hurrah) stands like a statue. Michele looks them over from the back and says “Once around and nice and easy” and NOW THE CROWD”.
IT’S DEXTER!
I saw DD and also Bob Gish. Jimmy was at the end of the ring, but I didn’t have a chance to talk to him.
Georgie is in the middles with Hot Tamale, and a good looking Black and Tan. Bob Lindsey is in front of me, but I don’t want to yell at him to get out of the way. I miss Leslie, and wish she were here, but I understand she has other things to do. There Georgie goes down and back, and I have the best seat in the house. I see Olivia in the ring with Cacique, and a loose lead temperament test, not problem. Stackes up well, I love the depth of body.
Bob Dressher, (The Voice of the National) has a computer with no air card, and I have an air card and no computer.
WOW, that is a dog that can move. The crowd loves him too.
Now Morris is in the middle with Ray Bearone. I haven’t seen Frank or Kris yet, but I hope they are here. I did see Joe Bahari and he looks as young as ever. Liz and Tedi are laughing.
Next the first four stand out there, and Michele looks them over, each getting a good look. He takes them around, and now the next four.
There they go, 5’Oclock Somewhere, (what a great name, in the lead. Michele looks and makes a note, and now the next four, with Scottie in front. Down and Back, not very exciting, and nothing to cause any concern, and Rambo goes around. The far side is a white wall, with a yellow strip on the ground. I am sure it is a hockey thing.
Now Walk The Line. Diane Brown on the lead, and talk about someone who never gets older. She looks like she did 20 years ago.
Now it is Johan Satana, a nice young black and tan.
Here comes Kent with Last Hurrah, a son of All U Can, I have heard this is a nice dog, and he is fired up. No problem with the temperament test. Erin Nellis just came by, and I did get to “howdy” with Rita, and she also doesn’t age a day, year to year.
Joanna Rand is talking to people over at the other side of the ring. Last Hurrah is a good one.
Now the four line up, and Michael looks them over, and goes to the front of the line looks them over and walks down the line, and now takes out his note pad and sends them around, and there they go. It is very very very quiet and they line up again and Michael looks them over, and sends them to the end of the ring. He looks at them all the way around, and now the last four line up.
In front is Bill Tank, Jim_Sana’s Josh Turnbear V Winsome with Jeff Pyle, next is Greenleaf’s Iop Laser, then Kaleef’s Seatle Slew Campeon with JR and then Winsomes’ Des Bearado. Bill sets up Josh. And there he goes around.
Jimmie is talking to Dave Rinke, a lot of gray hair, and that on only one of them. Now Jeff is in the middle and a good looking young looking dog.
Now JR with Seatle Slew. There they go.
It is now Des Bearado with Christy Heiman. Nice moving dog. They line up, and Michele talked to Bill and looks them over, and is looking at each of them. And another trip around. I love Bob’s computer, it is much better than mine. I wonder if he would notice if I stole it? I do like Chrity’s dog, great style.
He pulls 5 O’Clock, then Cacque, next is Ray Bearone, (all in order), and he looks at his notes,a nd pulls Walk The Line and then Last Hurrah, and Josh together, and sends them back against the wall. The off group of six takes a lap. Six at the front.
They are still in order, and the first three go around and now the second four, and now the crowd comes alive. I do like the dog Kent has, and also Bill’s. Now Michele goes to them, and starts to place them, First is Olivia with Cacque, second is Ray Bearone, then Last Hurrrah, and Michele takes the other four around to find his next one. Kent is yelling at the double handler, and Michele doesn’t pull another, and takes his first three around. He repeats the temperament test. And the crowd does have a favorite. There are the best three. Michele walks to the center and takies them around, he crowches down and looks them over and now he calls for Cacique to go down and back. Good and clean, and might win it. He stands and Donna is behind me yelling, and saying nice things. Olivia is giving directions to her Mom, and the crowd does love that dog, lots of easy moving and slow. I agree. Donna yells, “What a good boy.”
Now Morris with Ray Bearone. Another good one, and what a great head. Very alert, and the look I love on a shepherd. I saw him in California, and loved him then, but he has matured, and is even better now. And there he goes, some crown resonse, and he moves easy, but a bit fast for Michele. He covers the ground.
Kent now takes Last Hurrah down and back and I hear Jeff behind me. What a look in those eyes, and Kent tell him where to go, and in about that tone. The crowd loves that one, and he is young but is going to be a big winner, maybe today. He does move.
Michele puts him in front. Easy call. Now he tells them to stand,and Dexter, (Last Hurrah) stands like a statue. Michele looks them over from the back and says “Once around and nice and easy” and NOW THE CROWD”.
IT’S DEXTER!
AMATEUR MATURITY IS OVER
I am messing up the classes, but Bob is now helping me. It is Am Maturity dogs and bittches in for winners, actually only one of each for Best of Winners.
Bob Grady came by with the big ribbons, and it holding them for Cappy. The bitch looks better to me, but Carolyn is doing a good job with her male. Tedi just brought me my catalog, so I can stop yelling at people, and there they go around this big ring. I am so glad I am not out there, and Cappy takes a look at the first one, the bitch and gives the Bitch Best Amateir Maturity, and the dog Best Opposite Best in Maturity.
Bob, the Voice of The National is announcing the Winners, and Amateur Maturity Victrix is Ch Amber’s Chanel No 5, and a nice bitch. There is mile music in the background, but needs to be turned up, in my opinion, and in comes the Futurity Dogs.
I am going to have to stick with Bob’s computer, so we owe him a hand up, and thanks.
IN COME THE REGULAR FUTURITY DOGS.
Bob Grady came by with the big ribbons, and it holding them for Cappy. The bitch looks better to me, but Carolyn is doing a good job with her male. Tedi just brought me my catalog, so I can stop yelling at people, and there they go around this big ring. I am so glad I am not out there, and Cappy takes a look at the first one, the bitch and gives the Bitch Best Amateir Maturity, and the dog Best Opposite Best in Maturity.
Bob, the Voice of The National is announcing the Winners, and Amateur Maturity Victrix is Ch Amber’s Chanel No 5, and a nice bitch. There is mile music in the background, but needs to be turned up, in my opinion, and in comes the Futurity Dogs.
I am going to have to stick with Bob’s computer, so we owe him a hand up, and thanks.
IN COME THE REGULAR FUTURITY DOGS.
Am futurity bitch
This is the Am Maturity bitches. Ch Amber’s Chanel No 5 Dimention, and also Scharo Ark Springtime. I won’t write more, as it is hard to see this type. I need an expert to tell me how to change the size.
I saw The Guz, and also Dave Rinke, and Bob Eaton, but we haven’t talked yet. I haven’t seen Jane yet, but I do think she is here, and probably smiling as she always does.
They did get me a table with Bob and Tony, so I am officially a big shot.
You can get around the whole ring, and Cappy is having trouble checking teeth on Springtime, and that is what the amateur is for, and I know the handler, a nice looking young man will find a way to learn.
There they go, two of them, and I am not sure the Amateur is worth the time, but the two handlers must be having fun.
Cappy gave it to Ch Amber’s Chanel No 5, as number one. The crowd is very very quiet.
I saw The Guz, and also Dave Rinke, and Bob Eaton, but we haven’t talked yet. I haven’t seen Jane yet, but I do think she is here, and probably smiling as she always does.
They did get me a table with Bob and Tony, so I am officially a big shot.
You can get around the whole ring, and Cappy is having trouble checking teeth on Springtime, and that is what the amateur is for, and I know the handler, a nice looking young man will find a way to learn.
There they go, two of them, and I am not sure the Amateur is worth the time, but the two handlers must be having fun.
Cappy gave it to Ch Amber’s Chanel No 5, as number one. The crowd is very very quiet.
Am male
Now Michele is out there in a dark suit and in the ring is Caramist Klingon Commander with Carolyn Gerganoff. Carolyn used to live in California and now is in New York. She is an FBI agent, but a nice person anyway. I just never ask to share dope with her. This is the amateur Futurity, and Bob Moore is behind me explaining what is going on.
They are using the whole ring, and the booths are all set up. We have a large screen at the end of the rink, and it is very bright, but you can see it better up close. That is a good looking sable male, and Carolyn is now realizing how big the ring is at the national
Bill Basu is sitting with Richard Sottille behind me, and they are waiting for the big time. I see Tedi is here and sitting with Twyla, and Nadine Grady just said she and Bob just had the 50 year reunion. Here comes Cappy.
They are using the whole ring, and the booths are all set up. We have a large screen at the end of the rink, and it is very bright, but you can see it better up close. That is a good looking sable male, and Carolyn is now realizing how big the ring is at the national
Bill Basu is sitting with Richard Sottille behind me, and they are waiting for the big time. I see Tedi is here and sitting with Twyla, and Nadine Grady just said she and Bob just had the 50 year reunion. Here comes Cappy.
First class where I paid attention
I have been asking everyone for help, and I think we have it solved. I am not sure, but now Cappy has two more in the ring. It is so quiet in here, and Bob is filming. I saw Sam Isreal for a minute and John said that my computer card is shot, so I will work on Bob’s computer.
It is a better computer. I see that Tony Sczuka is here, and they have neck signs for everyone who counts. Yes, I have on that says, “Blog Man” so I guess I mean something to the club.
The feelings are quiet, and yet there is a bit of doubleing going on. This is Best in Ametuer Futurity, (I know it is spelled wrong), and there are two good looking puppies in here, I don’t have a catalog yet, so I don’t know who it is.It is Schard Ark Storm Fire V Firethorn and Bon[Jer’s More Cowbell. They both look Good and Cappy goes with Cowbell for Best.
It is a better computer. I see that Tony Sczuka is here, and they have neck signs for everyone who counts. Yes, I have on that says, “Blog Man” so I guess I mean something to the club.
The feelings are quiet, and yet there is a bit of doubleing going on. This is Best in Ametuer Futurity, (I know it is spelled wrong), and there are two good looking puppies in here, I don’t have a catalog yet, so I don’t know who it is.It is Schard Ark Storm Fire V Firethorn and Bon[Jer’s More Cowbell. They both look Good and Cappy goes with Cowbell for Best.
Trouble right here in River City
I am having a lot of trouble with the computer, and am using Bob Dressher's. Tony Anoytte is working on it, but they are doing the Futurity and I am working on computers. I did get Bob's computer to go on line, and did figure out how to get the Blog to his computer, but it took me about half an hour to get it done.
I am working for you, and will keep you informed. I saw lots of people and will send more as we go.
I am working for you, and will keep you informed. I saw lots of people and will send more as we go.
A very personal post
I am so proud of our nation today. We voted the character of the man. While many may have voted against the party of the past eight years, it shows that they did not vote the color of a man’s skin, but rather the need for a change.
As a person who remembers seeing "white only" signs when I traveled to Ft. Lauderdale for spring vacation in the 50s, I never understood then and do not understand now, what the reason for that was. Today we have proven that we, all of us, as a nation have come through our shame of those days, and now we have to work together to move forward.
Thank you America for finding honesty and passion in voting the issues, the man, and the needs for our country.
I will now head to the center, and find Jane to share a hug, and I know everyone is proud of our great country.
As a person who remembers seeing "white only" signs when I traveled to Ft. Lauderdale for spring vacation in the 50s, I never understood then and do not understand now, what the reason for that was. Today we have proven that we, all of us, as a nation have come through our shame of those days, and now we have to work together to move forward.
Thank you America for finding honesty and passion in voting the issues, the man, and the needs for our country.
I will now head to the center, and find Jane to share a hug, and I know everyone is proud of our great country.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Houston, we have no problem
We averted a problem.
When I got to the arena, I was told there was no room for me at the announcer’s table. I understand that they planned to have Bill, Tony and Bob, and it is a small table, and therefore, no room for me. I understand that, and realize that each year I have just gone ahead and sat there, and Bob and I have enjoyed discussing the problems of the world, and this year I was the odd man out. (Shut up Paul).
I explained that I could not sit in the bleachers and post, I needed a plug in, and therefore, this year I would just enjoy the show, and let everyone down.
I went to the party and Gail, (our great president) came up to me and told me that they were setting up a table for me, and would make sure I was on the floor and have a clear view of the show. I will be there.
I got to say hello to both Gloria and Cappy, I did see Nancy Hubble and she showed me her window washer, (ask her). I saw Molly who is working on getting me some band width, so we are still possible on that. Bobbie Kindie is here, and so is Paula Cook, ready to enjoy the show. Peter Cassiopia came by for a hand shake, and I talked to a lot of others, who will be in a post to come.
I will miss Laurie Pruit who is in the hospital, and of course the National is not the same without Helen Fisher. Joan Fox, staying home takes a lot of the fun out of this, but I will do what I can.
We will be together at the show, and I will do what I can.
I will now glue myself to the television, and will stay up to see the results of a great election, no matter who wins. I am proud of America, and the number of us who showed up to vote.
When I got to the arena, I was told there was no room for me at the announcer’s table. I understand that they planned to have Bill, Tony and Bob, and it is a small table, and therefore, no room for me. I understand that, and realize that each year I have just gone ahead and sat there, and Bob and I have enjoyed discussing the problems of the world, and this year I was the odd man out. (Shut up Paul).
I explained that I could not sit in the bleachers and post, I needed a plug in, and therefore, this year I would just enjoy the show, and let everyone down.
I went to the party and Gail, (our great president) came up to me and told me that they were setting up a table for me, and would make sure I was on the floor and have a clear view of the show. I will be there.
I got to say hello to both Gloria and Cappy, I did see Nancy Hubble and she showed me her window washer, (ask her). I saw Molly who is working on getting me some band width, so we are still possible on that. Bobbie Kindie is here, and so is Paula Cook, ready to enjoy the show. Peter Cassiopia came by for a hand shake, and I talked to a lot of others, who will be in a post to come.
I will miss Laurie Pruit who is in the hospital, and of course the National is not the same without Helen Fisher. Joan Fox, staying home takes a lot of the fun out of this, but I will do what I can.
We will be together at the show, and I will do what I can.
I will now glue myself to the television, and will stay up to see the results of a great election, no matter who wins. I am proud of America, and the number of us who showed up to vote.
Texas on a Tuesday afternoon
We made it to Texas. I went over to the ring, and met Dave Rinke, Jane Kerner, Bob Eaton and Jeff Mobeus. Everyone looks just like they did last year, and seem in great spirits. They had a sister to our new Hudson daughter, and she looks like a clone.
I got to pet Hudson, and his mother had him here. That is one good looking dog. I talked to Gail Hardcastle, she lost so much weight, I almost didn't recognize her. Saw Rick Solowski, wattering the ring, it is a hockey rink, so smaller than normal, but plenty large for a dog show.
I didn't get a chance to check yet to see if we have WiFi, and I don't even know if I have a place to set up the camera, or computer. I will know tomorrow morning and will let you know as soon as I do.
I did see Lee Brown, for just a minute, and talked to Diane Brown as well. I spent a minute with Nancy Nellis and Erin, they were putting up the follards, and Sheryll Brocket was directing it. The arena looks like a national, and all the vendors are around the outside of the ring, with the wall for the hockey game, without the glass.
We went to do some grocery shopping, and will head for the hospitality room in a bit. But, we got to ride in with Liz Leshhorn and Robert, and she is doing much better. She said she brought 100 less Red Books this year, and it may be a factor of the economy. I understand a lot of the handlers have lost clients, at the last minute. I saw Bill Bassu at the airport, and he has only one dog to show so far.
More to come.
I got to pet Hudson, and his mother had him here. That is one good looking dog. I talked to Gail Hardcastle, she lost so much weight, I almost didn't recognize her. Saw Rick Solowski, wattering the ring, it is a hockey rink, so smaller than normal, but plenty large for a dog show.
I didn't get a chance to check yet to see if we have WiFi, and I don't even know if I have a place to set up the camera, or computer. I will know tomorrow morning and will let you know as soon as I do.
I did see Lee Brown, for just a minute, and talked to Diane Brown as well. I spent a minute with Nancy Nellis and Erin, they were putting up the follards, and Sheryll Brocket was directing it. The arena looks like a national, and all the vendors are around the outside of the ring, with the wall for the hockey game, without the glass.
We went to do some grocery shopping, and will head for the hospitality room in a bit. But, we got to ride in with Liz Leshhorn and Robert, and she is doing much better. She said she brought 100 less Red Books this year, and it may be a factor of the economy. I understand a lot of the handlers have lost clients, at the last minute. I saw Bill Bassu at the airport, and he has only one dog to show so far.
More to come.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Just a little thanks
Here I sit, out of the office for a four day break.
I will miss those who won't be there, and some who need to be there. I won't mention those who I will miss the most, but they know I will be thinking of them at home, and hope to bring the show to them in words and maybe video.
We have to get up at four in the morning to get there, but it is little enough to give up a nights sleep to see my friends some great dogs, eat a hot dog, (do they have those in Beaumont), and build more memories to carry me another year.
This is a different year. No complaints about our board, no threats of law suits, no bad feelings, and not hostile posts about what is being done. This is a testimony to our board, our president and to us.
We owe each of us a slap on the back, and kind word, and a cheer for our membership, our club and our breed.
Thank you Gail for bringing the club to this point, and thank you membership for electing this board.
I will miss those who won't be there, and some who need to be there. I won't mention those who I will miss the most, but they know I will be thinking of them at home, and hope to bring the show to them in words and maybe video.
We have to get up at four in the morning to get there, but it is little enough to give up a nights sleep to see my friends some great dogs, eat a hot dog, (do they have those in Beaumont), and build more memories to carry me another year.
This is a different year. No complaints about our board, no threats of law suits, no bad feelings, and not hostile posts about what is being done. This is a testimony to our board, our president and to us.
We owe each of us a slap on the back, and kind word, and a cheer for our membership, our club and our breed.
Thank you Gail for bringing the club to this point, and thank you membership for electing this board.
TRACKING PHOTOS
Tracking Photography courtesy of Lynn Goswick:
4 TD, 3 passed
4 TDX none passed.
Yankee is Lew & Nikki Bunch's dog,multi titled
Hot air balloons tried to land in the first track area, so
the dog did not pass, but had another attempt later that morning.
Beautiful weather, great folks, a really good event and a Great start to
nationals.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Topics I should never talk about
I did get some messages on the List, that I should avoid politics. That does not go well for me, since I send this Blog without thinking, (I know that is how I seem most of my life), and therefore, before I leave for Beaumont, let me give you my position on those topics that some think I should avoid.
Religion.
I hope to god that everyone has a great time at the national, and finds new friends, great dogs, and good food. If I had a dog entered, I might even pray for a placing. I understand there are no atheists while their dog is in the ring. That may or may not be true.
Politics.
In two days we will elect a president, notwithstanding something our Supreme Court may do. That person, whoever he is, will take on a job that seems impossible to me, and for that we should be greatful. Whoever is elected will be a tribute to the strength of our nation, and makes me proud of our freedom.
Faith.
I have great faith in our board. What a tremendous job they have done for us this year, and what a blessing we have to be given Gail for our President. (See Politics, above).
Sex.
I am in favor of it. I have always been so, and think it is one of our god, (see Religion above) given rights.
Government.
I believe in government. It exists even when I try to deny it. If you don't believe in government, run a lot of red lights, and a governmental representative will meet with you to discuss their existence.
Gay Marriage.
At my wedding reception, we had a gay old time. I hope that is true of everyone, and I don't know why California has us voting on it, as a political issue (see Politics above). But, each of us will have an opinion on how gay our weddings will be, and that is an opinion for everyone to make on their own.
Taxes.
I believe in taxes. I didn't believe in them for years, up to the time I was 13. Then I got a job, and our government, (see Government above) explained to me how important to my continued freedom taxes were. So, I pay them every year. I believe, (see Religion above).
Now you know all the opinions I was not supposed to talk about. From here on in, it will be dogs, dog shows, judging, and perhaps more on the above. (See above)
Religion.
I hope to god that everyone has a great time at the national, and finds new friends, great dogs, and good food. If I had a dog entered, I might even pray for a placing. I understand there are no atheists while their dog is in the ring. That may or may not be true.
Politics.
In two days we will elect a president, notwithstanding something our Supreme Court may do. That person, whoever he is, will take on a job that seems impossible to me, and for that we should be greatful. Whoever is elected will be a tribute to the strength of our nation, and makes me proud of our freedom.
Faith.
I have great faith in our board. What a tremendous job they have done for us this year, and what a blessing we have to be given Gail for our President. (See Politics, above).
Sex.
I am in favor of it. I have always been so, and think it is one of our god, (see Religion above) given rights.
Government.
I believe in government. It exists even when I try to deny it. If you don't believe in government, run a lot of red lights, and a governmental representative will meet with you to discuss their existence.
Gay Marriage.
At my wedding reception, we had a gay old time. I hope that is true of everyone, and I don't know why California has us voting on it, as a political issue (see Politics above). But, each of us will have an opinion on how gay our weddings will be, and that is an opinion for everyone to make on their own.
Taxes.
I believe in taxes. I didn't believe in them for years, up to the time I was 13. Then I got a job, and our government, (see Government above) explained to me how important to my continued freedom taxes were. So, I pay them every year. I believe, (see Religion above).
Now you know all the opinions I was not supposed to talk about. From here on in, it will be dogs, dog shows, judging, and perhaps more on the above. (See above)
Saturday, November 01, 2008
The future is here
I have to admit it, I am jazzed about the election. We may elect a man who is half black, (white mother and black father), or a woman who is half woman, (female mother, and male father). Either one of which says a great deal about our society, and makes me proud of America.
We will also pick a Grand Victor and a Grand Victrix, (me and the judge).
When it is all over, we all will feel better, have enjoyed the trip, and will now move forward to a new year. One full of hope for the next dog show, the next puppy, the fun of another show, new friends, and more excitement.
What more can we ask?
We will also pick a Grand Victor and a Grand Victrix, (me and the judge).
When it is all over, we all will feel better, have enjoyed the trip, and will now move forward to a new year. One full of hope for the next dog show, the next puppy, the fun of another show, new friends, and more excitement.
What more can we ask?
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