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.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
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?
Friday, October 31, 2008
The end of the law
I have finished the last week at the office before I head to Texas. I have done all I can to learn how to send video. I was told that to get enough band width to send a stream that over 100 people can watch would cost over $5,000.00 an hour. A bit more than I can afford.
I have a group looking to find a solution for next year, but I will be there in a few days, glued to my television to see what happens in the nation. I haven't been this involved since Kenedy.
I love to hear from those on the road, and please come by so I can pass on your message. I hope I get a good seat, and can talk to everyone. I have a great new joke for Bob, and always enjoy our quality time.
More to come.
I have a group looking to find a solution for next year, but I will be there in a few days, glued to my television to see what happens in the nation. I haven't been this involved since Kenedy.
I love to hear from those on the road, and please come by so I can pass on your message. I hope I get a good seat, and can talk to everyone. I have a great new joke for Bob, and always enjoy our quality time.
More to come.
Last Friday
Here we are, the Friday before the National. I actually have a break in the law stuff, and can consider how many are already in Texas, and it looks like I will be there. I leave in about an hour to appear in court for the last "break" and I suspect the judge will let me go.
I will be there to post to the blog, and to miss those who will not be there. We will all have a good time, and be secure in knowing there will be another show in a year or so. They all blend together in my memory, and I don't know that I can tell you at which show something happened, just that it did.
This year I will experment with steaming video. I don't think it is going to work, but next year Gail has told me the club may get behind it. If so, with all the power on the board, and the support of the members, I am sure we will have something for everyone to watch.
I envy those on the road, and will be on the plan with Liz and Robert.
Tedi and I are ready. She is shopping, packing, planning outfits and arranging for the dogs. I will work Monday and pack when I get up on Tuesday.
It is a guy thing.
I will be there to post to the blog, and to miss those who will not be there. We will all have a good time, and be secure in knowing there will be another show in a year or so. They all blend together in my memory, and I don't know that I can tell you at which show something happened, just that it did.
This year I will experment with steaming video. I don't think it is going to work, but next year Gail has told me the club may get behind it. If so, with all the power on the board, and the support of the members, I am sure we will have something for everyone to watch.
I envy those on the road, and will be on the plan with Liz and Robert.
Tedi and I are ready. She is shopping, packing, planning outfits and arranging for the dogs. I will work Monday and pack when I get up on Tuesday.
It is a guy thing.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
NATIONAL JUDGING SCHEDULE
JUDGING PROGRAM
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
2008 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW
(unbenched)
(Member of the American Kennel Club)
Ninety-Fifth Annual Specialty Show, November 5, 6, 7, 8, 2008
Sixty-First Specialty Obedience Trial, Friday, November 7, 2008
Thirteenth Agility Trial, Wednesday, Thursday, November 5, 6, 2008
Fourth Rally Obedience Trial, Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tracking Test, Sunday, November 2, 2008
Second Working Dog Sport Trial, Friday, Saturday, Nov 7, 8, 2008
at
SMG Ford Park Event Center
5115 IH - 10 South
Beaumont, TX 77705
Your Host: GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
PROGRAM OF JUDGING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
7:45 A.M.
OPENING CEREMONY
(REGIONAL CLUB PARADE)
RING ONE & TWO
8:00 A.M. - Amateur Futurity & Maturity
2
- Amateur Futurity Dogs (M Chaloux)
3
- Amateur Futurity Bitches (C Pottle)
Best in Amateur Futurity (C Pottle)
2
- Amateur Maturity Dogs (M Chaloux)
3
- Amateur Maturity Bitches (C Pottle)
Best in Amateur Maturity (C Potte)
10 Total Dogs
Followed by
Futurity/Maturity
18
- Futurity Dogs (M Chaloux)
18
- Futurity Bitches (C Pottle)
- Best In Futurity (C Pottle)
18
- Maturity Dogs (M Chaloux)
18
- Maturity Bitches (C Pottle)
- Best in Maturity (C Pottle)
72 Total Dogs
Purina Breeder of the Year Presentation
LUNCH
Herding Victor, Tracking Qualifiers, Hero Dog &
Rescue Dog Presentation
RING ONE
JUDGE:
Ms. Cappy Pottle
6747 Grove Street
Cotati, CA 94931-9708
Following Lunch & Presentations
18
- 6-9 mos. Puppy Dogs
Following 6-9 Puppy Bitches
20
- 9-12 mos. Puppy Dogs
38 Total Dogs
RING TWO
JUDGE:
Mr. Michael Chaloux
3 Charmes Street
Ville Lorraine, PQ, Canada J6Z 1R5
Following 6-9 puppy dogs judging
23
- 6-9 Puppy Bitches
Following 9-12 Puppy Dogs judging
16
- 9-12 mos. Puppy Bitches
39 Total Dogs
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008
RING ONE
JUDGE:
Ms. Cappy Pottle
8:00 A.M.
12
- 12-18 mos. Dogs
Following 12-18 bitches
12
- Novice Dogs
Following Novice Bitches
4
- Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs
LUNCH
Stud Dog/Brood Bitch Presentation
RING TWO
JUDGE:
Mr. Michael Chaloux
Immediately following 12-18 dogs
18
- 12-18 mos Bitches
Immediately following Novice Dogs
18
- Novice Bitches
Immediately following Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs
12
- Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches
LUNCH
Open Ring to Full Size
RING ONE & TWO
Judge: Ms. Cappy Pottle
Immediately following Presentation
27
- American-bred Dogs
55 Total Dogs
RING ONE & TWO
Immediately following American-bred Dogs
23
- American-bred Bitches
71 Total Dogs
RING THREE - RALLY
Judge: Mrs. Linda Scanlon
P. O. Box 4559
Eagle, CO 81631
9:00 A.M.
Walk Thru
9:15 A.M.
7
- Excellent "B" 900-906
1
- Excellent "A" 800
10:00 A.M.
12
- Advanced "B" 600-611
6
- Advanced "A" 400-405
11:15 A.M.
17
- Novice "B" 200-216
To Follow
4
- Novice "A" 5-8
47 Total Entries
Rally judge will take a lunch
break at her discretion
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008
RING ONE
Judge: Ms. Cappy Pottle
8:00 A.M.
11
- Open Dogs
RING ONE
Judge: Mr. Michael Chaloux
Immediately following Open Dogs
22
- Open Bitches
LUNCH
(Agility & Rally Presentations and Parade of Greats)
Following Presentations
Winners Dog (C Pottle)
Winners Bitch (M Chaloux)
Immediately following Winners Bitch
Veteran Dogs (C Pottle)
6 - Veteran Dogs 7-9 yrs
1 - Veteran Dog 9 yrs & over
Veteran Bitches (M Chaloux)
5 - Veteran Bitches 7-9 yrs
4 - Veteran Bitches 9 yrs & over
RING ONE
JUDGE:
Ms. Helen Gleason
6531 Seaview Blvd.
Hudson, FL 34667
Following Veteran Bitches
- Best Puppy
(BEST PUPPY COMPETITION IS A GSDCA Club Competition and is open to the four (4) puppy class winners. The class will be judged by the intersex judge at the conclusion of the day on Friday provided that one of the puppies is not Winners Dog or Winners Bitch in which case the class will be judged after Best of Breed on Saturday.)
RING THREE - OBEDIENCE
JUDGE:
Mrs. Linda Scanlon
9:30 A.M.
13
- Utility Class "B" UB305-317
4
- Utility Class "A" UA257-260
To Follow
10
- Open Class "A" OA134-143
27 Total Dogs
RING FOUR
JUDGE:
Mr. Kenneth Blanchard
7135 Gibson Canyon Road
Vacaville, CA 95688
9:00 A.M.
18
- Open Class "B" OB201-218
11:15 A.M.
2
- Novice Class "A" NA5-6
8
- Versatility 600-607
28 Total Dogs
RING FOUR
Judge:
Mr. Floyd Harding
1816 Waterwood Drive
Arlington, TX 76012
To Follow
11
- Novice Class "B" NB70-80
1
- Graduate Novice GN501
1
- Veterans 530
1
- Brace (560/561)
14 Total Dogs
RING THREE & FOUR
JUDGES:
Mr. Floyd Harding
Mr. Kenneth Blanchard
Following all other obedience judging
1
- Team
Obedience judges will take a luncheon
break at their discretion
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008
7:45 A.M.
Opening Ceremonies
(Obedience & Junior Presentation)
RING ONE
JUDGES:
Ms. Helen Gleason
8:00 A.M.
102
- Best of Breed
51 - B.O.B. Competition Dogs
LUNCH
51 - B.O.B. Competition Bitches
102 Total Dogs
Ms. Helen Gleason will judge dogs to their entirety. (Bitches do not need to come in to the ring to be checked in at this point). There will be a luncheon break. She will then judge bitches to their entirety. After this, the best dog and bitch will compete for Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex. Best of Winners will then be judged (Please note that Best Puppy will be judged on Friday provided that one of the puppies is not Winners Dog or Winners Bitch).
****NOTE****
The Select Dogs will be presented at the conclusion of Dogs before the lunch break. Photographs will be taken at that time. The Select Bitches will be presented at the conclusion of bitch judging and prior to Best of Breed judging. Photographs for Select Bitches will be taken after Best of Breed.
RING ONE
JUDGES:
Lee Brown
4828 Argonne Street
Metairie, LA 70001
During Lunch Break
11
- Junior Showmanship
2 - Novice Junior
1 - Novice Intermediate
1 - Open Junior
3 - Open Intermediate
4 - Open Senior
11 Total Dogs
THERE ARE 409 DOGS IN THIS SHOW WITH A TOTAL OF 435 ENTRIES
PLUS 82 FUTURITY/MATURITY ENTRIES
PLUS 47 RALLY ENTRIES
What I do for you
I spent three hours today working on the streaming video. I got two experts to help me, Allen, and Dr. Sheldon Howard. They both understand computers, and have years of experience. We got the camera to work, and to download to my laptop, but it wouldn’t go through to the location for all to watch.
At the national each year I have had a problem getting access to the net. There has been one reason after the other. So, I purchased an air card, to attach to my computer to send out the Blog. It worked, and one year I had to go outside to use it, another to a local store. But, each year I got the Blog out, and it seems to work.
Well, it seems that the air card will not send the streaming video. When I go on DSL it works, but with a 24 second delay. Also, the system set up will only allow 6 people on at a time, but Zoe is working to extend that to 60. If I can get on the DSL, or if the location is Wi Fi, the streaming video will work. Also, I have a funky camera, so if someone has a better camera, I have purchased an adaptor that will work on every camera.
That is where we stand. Will we have streaming video? I don’t know. I have it set up, I have the camera, I have the system loaded to send it. Dr. Howard is going to work tomorrow and see if he can come up with a better system, and we are getting together on Friday. I got home from my deposition at nine at night, and have to be at a motion tomorrow, it will be a two hour drive to get there.
I am working on it, and next year, when the club is going to try to do it, I am sure it will work. This year? I just don’t know.
At the national each year I have had a problem getting access to the net. There has been one reason after the other. So, I purchased an air card, to attach to my computer to send out the Blog. It worked, and one year I had to go outside to use it, another to a local store. But, each year I got the Blog out, and it seems to work.
Well, it seems that the air card will not send the streaming video. When I go on DSL it works, but with a 24 second delay. Also, the system set up will only allow 6 people on at a time, but Zoe is working to extend that to 60. If I can get on the DSL, or if the location is Wi Fi, the streaming video will work. Also, I have a funky camera, so if someone has a better camera, I have purchased an adaptor that will work on every camera.
That is where we stand. Will we have streaming video? I don’t know. I have it set up, I have the camera, I have the system loaded to send it. Dr. Howard is going to work tomorrow and see if he can come up with a better system, and we are getting together on Friday. I got home from my deposition at nine at night, and have to be at a motion tomorrow, it will be a two hour drive to get there.
I am working on it, and next year, when the club is going to try to do it, I am sure it will work. This year? I just don’t know.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Friday before a week before, well you know
Now I am testing my second try, after Zoe tried to fix things. I think it is working. I am in the mood I always get at this time, I don't want to go to the National. I know I will forget the names of my good friends, people will laugh at me for being so thin, I will not be able to sleep because the cock roaches at the motel will be dancing all night, Tedi will get sick again, my car will break down, I will fall in love with a puppy that someone else owns, and I won't be able to find a good hot dog.
I will miss the office, they will party all week, collections will drop off, and payday will come too soon when I get back.
But, as in every other year, some place on the plane, about an hour after leaving I will be so ready for a dog show, that I want to get off early. But, I won't.
I test the camera Wednesday, and will let you know how it works. For now, I need to go talk to Tedi so she can again tell me why I want to go to the National.
I will miss the office, they will party all week, collections will drop off, and payday will come too soon when I get back.
But, as in every other year, some place on the plane, about an hour after leaving I will be so ready for a dog show, that I want to get off early. But, I won't.
I test the camera Wednesday, and will let you know how it works. For now, I need to go talk to Tedi so she can again tell me why I want to go to the National.
Just another test
Zoe is working some sort of magic, (I know, that should be my job), but she has put me on a new Google account to the Blog. I don't know what it will do, how it will do it, but if it works, that is good enough for me. I am testing it here, as I avoid working, and if it works, then I will have Zoe use it for the Blog and the List.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Next to the last Friday
I begin my last trial before the National, next week. It is scheduled for five days, and even the attorneys on the other side, (7) won't be able to drag it out and make me miss The Big Show. Things are coming together, Zoe is still working on finding us a way to do streaming video, and I may be required to buy a camera, and I have commited to it. Rather than being committed as some have suggested.
There are two shows in Southern California this weekend, so I am ignoring the strong need to be in the office to prepare for trial, and plan to attend. We always have to remember what is important. Assuming all goes well, the Blog will be ready, I will be tanned and rested, my typing hands will be strong, the weather will be great, and The Show will go on.
This is yet another test of the Blog, and as meaningless as what I plan to do at the National. I hope to see all of you there.
Evan Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together
Monday, October 13, 2008
My bad
As expected, my first post to the Blog is a major blunder.
I am in court every day this week, then next week I begin a trial that is set for five days. I will be attending two local dog shows this weekend and in the office half days to prepare for that trial. The following Monday before the national I will try to eliminate any work needed for the week, and on Tuesday head to Texas.
I plan to be there, please come by and say hello and decide if I have any brain cells left.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Evan
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together
First of the national blogs
This is more of a test than anything else. I am trying the new address to see if it will go to the Blog, and the showlist. I think it will, since I was instructed by Zoe how to do this, and she is the king, (or maybe the queen).
It is now the time of the year, when I start to stress and dread the national. It is not that I don't want to go, but I don't want to go. I have two majors trials to finish yet this month, then the day I get back I start a trial in San Diego, (a two hour drive), that is going to last at least two weeks. So, I am trying to finish everything before I go, and find a way to keep the office from not holding a week long party.
Each year it is the same, and so far, every year I get there, and have a great time. It is that time of the year when everything stops, and we just get to enjoy our great breed. I have faith again that I will be there, and I am looking forward to it. I don't like to fly, I no longer enjoy traveling, I hate motels, and were it not for you, my friends, and those who will become my friends, I probably would stay home.
Zoe is still looking into finding a server to do steaming video. Considering my limited learning ability, and the time left, I am unsure if we will have it or not.
If I get there, I promise to give out more of this drivil, and remember, there is a delete key on every keyboard.
Evan Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together
Asgard German Shepherds
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come together
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