Veteran Dogs nine and over

Now the older dogs that feel like I do.  Nine years and older.

 

The fourth place one with the a Junior handler is Ch Andaka-Zederland's UT, IT, CD, RAE2 and 9 years old. The handler might not be that old.

 

In first place is ChAdelhund's Class Act at age ten.

 

Second is Ch Shadyrock's Conhosk at age 11.  Still looking good.

 

Third is Ch Sirus Parks Worth The Trip, TC, PT, and I remember watching him in the shows, and he is but 10 years old.

 

They each take one trip down and back. All pass the temperament test. I think they are so glad to be out. I feel the same way every day when I wake up. I do tend to identify too much with these dogs.  Worth The Trip looks as he did the day he finished, and the crowd realizes it. 

 

The last one is Ch Braunhaus-Appelsine Peter Pan, TC.  And he looks great standing.  Ten years young and looks it. He want to move and there he goes, and yes, he loves the ring and is showing off like a puppy, jumping and moving well.   An amazing sable. 

 

I am encouraged with this class. They all look great and two of them move like young dogs. And Great sable and there they go in a group and pulling at the end of the leads. Gloria stops them

 

Worth The Trip goes right to the front. And there they go and YES, it's finished.

 

First is Ch Sirius Parks Worth The Trip TC PT, second is Ch Adelhud's Class Act TC, Third is Ch Andaka-Zederland's UT, IT, CD.

 

That was a trip, pun intended.

 

Now on to the bitches.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Veteran Dogs 7-9

VETERAN DOGS 7-9

 

I can't believe I am that old, and so are they.

 

Gloria has them divided into two groups and is starting to work them.  I don't know who the dogs are, except for Lorien's Lights Out, who I remember so well as a puppy. I liked him then and I love him now. He is with Linda, and there they go. Cindy, in front and Linda in back.  I promise to find out who the winners are.

 

Gloria has the first group divided into two and two and now is looking at her second group.  Seh has her arms crossed and I see Cindi has Ch Paladin Dream Boat. He still looks good.  There they go again, Dream Boat in front and Lights out in fourth. They go around and are all working.

 

Dream Boat goes to the first group and she puts the first two in front and sends Caralonged JD Drew to the (I wish I were somewhere else) group and off they go.

 

In front is Ch Donka's Kahlua, and then two I can't read, in third is Paladin Dream Boat.  She moes them around and Third is Leeray-Apfelsine Rocka M'Soul.  Then they were going aroind again,a nd they seem to be working well for oldsters,a nd Gloria is looking them over and they still work.    She moves Lights Out to third and he is still working like a youngster. If they keep working he should win, as he hasn't slowed down at all. She looks them over as they go around and walks faster and approaches them and is going to move again and YES, Lights Out goes to second. Twyla would be going wild if she knew.  And that's it.

 

First is Ch Donka's Kahlua, Second is Ch Lorien's Lights Out, HT, PT, HSAS, HIAS ,TC, TDI,
Third is Ch Joelle's Geovanni Of Lonwood, and Fourth is Ch Paladin Dream Boat, NCP,CD, RE, HSAS

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Winner's Bitch

Lee has them lined up with the Open bitch in front.  Lee has his hands behind his back.  I do like the Open bitch and she is with Olivia.  Now the American with George and she is a great side gaiter.  Bred By with Jeff, the Bred By bitch and then the Novice with Kelly, not as popular.  12-18, a nice looking Bi.  Now the puppy from 9-12, and a nice sable, but a bit young looking.   And the last is the 6-9 with Alex, and very dark puppy, not under control yet.

 

Lee walks to the front of the line looking at them all.  He has them at the end of the ring, rather than Gloria who put them against the side wall. He is taking them down and back starting with the Open Bitch.  They each take about half the ring. And the crowd clearly liked the American Bred Bitch best. 

 

I talked to Bill Leonard for a minute, but am trying to get this typed. Peter Cassiopia came by and said he has resigned from the Foundation. I know they will miss him.

 

That 9-12 is a great little sable puppy, but looks a bit young for Winner's Bitch at the National.
Lee walks back to the center of the ring about 40 feet out and tells them to take off, and there they go, with Lee in the middle of the ring. They start out slow and then more speed as they go in front of the white wall. And they are not all using the whole ring, but seem all ready to work.  This is a long trip around this ring. Lee walks back to the line and tells them to back up and onnly wants the first three.

 

They all take a slow pass and he insists and gets a loose lead. He is looking them over again and standing way back to see them as the rest of the class goes around. The crowd likes the first one with George I think the Novice Bitch.  There goes the Bred by and two others.  Lee calls them all out and puts George in front with his \Open American Bred Bitch and She gets it.

 

Winner's bitch Kiefernfels if life were like that. Congratulations to Sera & R Peet & J Somogyl & D Calabrese &  L Dancose.

 

In come Art Sinclair with the second American Bred Bitch. Barbara must be going nuts about now if she is watching this.  There Art goes and down and back.  Lee walks out to the center of the ring with his hands behind his back. He looks and looks at the first two, the Open and the second American Bred Bitch and the two of them take a trip with the second American Bred Bitch in front. 

 

Lee brings the class out and it might be Art, and if so, the Ross home will go nuts and there they go and he is looking and YES it is the second American Bred bitch.

 

RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Talimar'S Aviana"s Kiwi Tebe Nobe. Congratulations to Jene & Isabelle Dupzyk a& Jamie & Barbara Ross.

 

Big Dave came by and is all dressed up.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Open bitch class

I just got to talk to Gloria and tell her how much I loved her judging. I also like what Lee has done so far. I got to talk to Chuck Sedgwick and he, Paula and I were congratulating each other on Harley and his new Herding Title.
    
Gloria just told me that when I turn on the microphone that it startles the dogs. I told her they won't let me touch the microphone. Ever since I announced in St. Louis, they have insisted I never do it again. I loved doing it, but the powers seem to have another idea.

 

It looks like seventeen bitches in the ring, and Lee pulls out the fist six.  Art, Fred Freeman, Abby, The Guz, Linda and a young lady neither Tony or I know.  I haven't seen Flower Boy yet. Maybe he got caught last night and is in jail. 

 

Art goes down and back and I see Bret walking around. The crowd seems to like her.  I just talked to Jimmy and Sheree for a bit. They are two of the most interesting and nice people I know. If you don't know them, be sure to say hello some time.  You will be amazed.

 

Lee seems to still be judging and has Liz in ther with Sim Car's Dirty Deeds.  She always looks so great at the nationals. I wonder how many trunks of clothes she brings.  There isn't an empty chair in the house. Liz has a nice bitch. I do wonder how they train the dogs to hug the wall. 

 

I spend a minute with Peggy Douglas, she just continues to stay young, and I hope I do as well in a few years when I am her age. Amy Riley came by to wave, another very nice person.  Bob Dresser (The Voice of The National) has been working the crowd today. So, Tony is doing the hard stuff at the microphone.

 

I just had an idea. As Flower Boy will tell you, that is always a problem. What if I loaded my Dragon program into my laptop so that what I say would go into the Word Processing program, and then I could also be announcing for the video at the same time.  I think that might be interesting.  On the other hand, I get a load of shit for what I say on the Blog. But, since Zoe owns the Blog, and the List, what can they do about it.

 

And Lee is still judging.  Sheree is talking to Sam Isreal.  Mike has Lndenhill's VooDoo Charm. I loved her mother, Lily and I like her every bit as well.  It is funny to watch people try to talk to either Lanalee or Bill from the upper window. It seems someone should lower their hair so they can climb up.  Yes! The crowd does like Mike's bitch. I suspect Lee will as well.  Dan Dwyer is taking right now, and it is so much fun to be in the middle and see everyone. That is the fun of the National for me. Sam Colven is here now talking to Tony.  Don't say anything but I just saw our new board member Gary kiss a beautiful woman. Oh, nevermind it is Patti.

 

Lee has six outthere with Liz in front.  Crystal Branan is out there in fourth place right in front of Mike, and she is going to be one of the best.  She is a young lady with a great future.

 

Now Diane in front, Kenn, Olivia Lenny, Unknown and Jeff.  I am sorry to find someone I don't know, but glad to see some new blood. On the other hand, it might be someone I know, and don't remember. Ellen just walked by and still has a grin from ear to ear.    Lee does more walking about than Gloria, and maybe it is an age thing.  Diane goes down and back and I do like the looks of the outline of her bitch. Lee asks her to stand and there she goes with Do Not Pass Go Of Edan.  A good mover, and a perfect back. Ken Tank is out there for his last National, He has Flustanz Sensation of Victory.  She is a daughter of Kathy's great dog Ch Elvanson's Nations Cup.  Olivia is up with Schreier's Jetta RA CD.  I can't get used to that tuft of blonde, but I am old. Maybe it is a young thing.

 

Bob Eaton is here and Tony has a bag of stuff, he is keeping up here. I buy snacks for us all, and next year Bob and I want a hot plate, and maybe a micro oven.  There goes Lenny with Rising Sun's Whisper.  I do wonder what is going to go on with the lunch break? We are going to be over early.  It is much more casual this year, and it seems more like the Canadian National in feel. I loved the one time I went to Canada and if I retire before I die, I will try to go to both.

 

Helen Gleason wants to talk about Parade of Greats. There is still a lot to do today, but we have to follow  the catalog.    There they go around with Dian in front, then Ken, Olivia, Lenny, unknown and Jeff, and Lee sends the over to the rest of the ring, and out comes the next group with Art, Fred, Abby, The Guz, Linda and unknown. Ther they go with Art in the lead.

 

This is his first group again, so it is time to start picking. Now the next group with Liz in front, Savain, then Fred, Crystal, Mike and Kent.  Gail Hardcastle, (President for two more days), came by to show me her new puppy.  I love him, and this is the first shepherd she has had since Gotti. She can take him to work with her.

 

There they go, a group of six.  Lee is wakingtowards them, moves Mike up and sends them back and in comes another group.  Lenny, Unknown and Jeff, and around they go. Where they stop, only Lee knows.
Kathy Potter came by and is talking to Gail, (our president for two more days). Lee goes to the front and looks them each in the eye and runs his hand down the backs. He gives everyone a good look.  He walks back out and stands and looks at each dog from about 40 feet away and says, "one time."  I read his lips and there they go.  One at a time.  Diane with Do Not Pass Go of Edan. Next is Ken with his own bitch. Now Olivia with Jetta.  Lenny with Rising Sun's Whisper.  I like the name as well as the bitch, The unknown handler with Melana's Eye Candy.  Jeff with Shadyrock's Polonaise.  There goes a group, and Liana New is here with us.  I do like her perfume. 

 

Less moves them, and puts them back where they were and it is Diane, Fire Bell, Liz and Fred.  Then Crystal Ken, Unknown and Jeff. There is some placing going on.  What is left is in there with ten left.

 

There goes Art, Fred Abby The Guz and another.  I think it is colder in here today.  There goes Mike, Kent, Diane, another and Lenny.  Mike has   Echo-Cham's Divine. That would be my choice, but as I have said, I was not asked to judge. Here comes the new president elect, Tish. She is moving better now.  I see Sue Godak, and Lew Bunch came by and is talking to us about what the three of us look like.   It is not a compliment.

 

Now it is Art in front, then Fred, Aby and The Guz. I don't know if that is it, or not, Lee keeps looking to the front as he moves down the line.  He tells them "one time".  Art gets ready, starts off slow and there he goes, one at a time.  Art has such a good hand on a dog.  Now Fred, and he takes off fast, but gets a loose lead and lets her do her own thing.  Abby slow and easy and lets the lead drop, and that is a smooth moving bitch. Next The Guz, and no one shows a dog like him. I tried to learn from him when I handled.  And there go the rest of them.  Bob and Charlotte Funk are standing in front of us talking to Liana New and Lew Bunch.

 

There goes Olivia.  Now he does it. In front is Art, Olivia, Lenny and Mike. Bob is doing Parade of Greats with the help of Tony. Bob, Tony and Gary are under a lot of stress, since everyone makes demands on them. I just type.

 

Now Lee takes them down and back. Bob Eaton is in front of us now,and I will go talk to him when the class is over.  I am sure he will be thrilled.  Martha Rinke just walked by and so did Michael Cheeks. Flusstanz Spirit of Australia may win this one.  There goes Olivia, and I like that bitch and now Lenny.  He is just working his first four.  He wants to move Olivia in front of Art, and there they go with her in front.  He takes the four, and leaves Olivia in front,a nd takes them again that way, Olivia, Art, Lenny and Mike.  THAT'S IT.

 

First is Schrieer's Jetta RA CD, Second is Flauasstanz Spirit of Australia, Then Third is Rising Sun's Whisper, and Fourth is Echo-Chan's Divine.

 

Lots more to go, the Parade of Greats, Best Junior Puppy at the end of the day, Seniors, and a bunch of other stuff that I never understood. I do hear there is a tribute to Joan Ford. That works for me.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Winner's Dog

Winner's dog

 

What a great group of dogs. I love the 12-18, Oscar sired Bred By, 9-12 and Open dogs.

 

They are lined up with youngest in front and there they go in a group and Gloria is looking them over. I think she knows what she is going to do and keeps looking at the Novice Dog. There they go with Open at the end with Kent. It is almost silient. She pulls out the 12-18 in front and the Americn Bred and Open at the end, and they go that way and she is looking and walking the courwd loves that sable and he tries to jump up the ring side. Gloria goes over to them, and the sable stacks like a rock. The crowd likes him too, and now the 6-9 puppy, and the American Bred, the Open and she looks at each of them with great care, says something to them and walks back to the front where the 12-18 Dog is with Liz, and she wants them to take a lap. There they go, and he would be my winner easily and Gloria is watching and she walks over and looks again and again at the open and American Bred. Now she has her arms folded and she walks to the Novice Dog and sends him out, and then there were four.  We have the 9-18, we have the 12-18 the Amreican Breed, The Open and the Bred By and Gloria is walking annd looks like she has decided but puts her hands behind her, and walks over to them again.

 

Now they stack, Liz looks like she is going to win, but it is Liz, then George, Kent, and Kelly. She moves Kent up to second with the open dog and wants to see Kelly with the American Bred and George with the Bred by and she walks towards them and bends down to look closer. Four fantastic dogs in there. They stack, Liz, Kent, Kelly and George.
         
Gloria t3ells them to take another pass and there they go the sable in front and I think this is it and they run and they run and there she goes and looks some more and some more, and Kent is on the outside. But, no, they stop.

 

They stack, Gloria walks back with her arms folded, and looks at them standing goes to the front, and walks down the line. The crowd loves the sable, and now the Open Dog with a lot of noise.  Down to the puppy.  Cute Dog, but this isn't his day.

 

Now back to the front, and she talks to Liz, and Kent together. I think it might be between those two, and ther they go and Gloria is walking faster looks at them and stops, looks and now walking again, and they stop.  They are stackiing and going back to the wall. Kent is working and Gloria brings the sable to the middle,a nd the crowd goes wild. She stands her free, what a picture.

 

Gloria tells her to stand back and out comes Kent with the Open dog.  Lots of cheers and he stands free, jups up on Kent, and does say, "Give it to me" The crowd likes him and he goes to the front.  Kent likes it too.  Now she stands Kelly and tells her to go back and out comes the puppy with George and he stand free.  A great looking Puppy.

 

She walks to the sable and says something to Liz, Liz nods her head and off they go Gloria seems  certain and NO,k she says something and tells the rest to come out. I thinnk that is going to be it, and Gloria is walking over to the center of the ring, and now turns to the entry, and I think may say something to us about her winners.  She doesn't need to, we can see. All great dogs.

 

She returns with the trophy and ribbon, and must have decided. There she comes into the ring with kids and the trophy and ribbon and they stand and she walks to the front and looks them over again. She say something to the kids,and they all walk over to ...........The OPEN DOGL.

 

YOU WINNER'S DOG FOR 2009, EJM N' EKO-LAN'S ELI.  Congratulations to Ellen J. Migliore.

 

 In comes Upton's I Walk The Line for reserve.

 

RESERVE IS HE SABLE THE 12-18 DOG, ADELHUND'S POCKET FULL OF GOLD, congratulations to Donna & Samantha Graham.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Open Bitches

I just got to talk to Gloria and tell her how much I loved her judging. I also like what Lee has done so far. I got to talk to Chuck Sedgwick and he, Paula and I were congratulating each other on Harley and his new Herding Title.
    
Gloria just told me that when I turn on the microphone that it startles the dogs. I told her they won't let me touch the microphone. Ever since I announced in St. Louis, they have insisted I never do it again. I loved doing it, but the powers seem to have another idea.

 

It looks like seventeen bitches in the ring, and Lee pulls out the fist six.  Art, Fred Freeman, Abby, The Guz, Linda and a young lady neither Tony or I know.  I haven't seen Flower Boy yet. Maybe he got caught last night and is in jail. 

 

Art goes down and back and I see Bret walking around. The crowd seems to like her.  I just talked to Jimmy and Sheree for a bit. They are two of the most interesting and nice people I know. If you don't know them, be sure to say hello some time.  You will be amazed.

 

Lee seems to still be judging and has Liz in ther with Sim Car's Dirty Deeds.  She always looks so great at the nationals. I wonder how many trunks of clothes she brings.  There isn't an empty chair in the house. Liz has a nice bitch. I do wonder how they train the dogs to hug the wall. 

 

I spend a minute with Peggy Douglas, she just continues to stay young, and I hope I do as well in a few years when I am her age. Amy Riley came by to wave, another very nice person.  Bob Dresser (The Voice of The National) has been working the crowd today. So, Tony is doing the hard stuff at the microphone.

 

I just had an idea. As Flower Boy will tell you, that is always a problem. What if I loaded my Dragon program into my laptop so that what I say would go into the Word Processing program, and then I could also be announcing for the video at the same time.  I think that might be interesting.  On the other hand, I get a load of shit for what I say on the Blog. But, since Zoe owns the Blog, and the List, what can they do about it.

 

And Lee is still judging.  Sheree is talking to Sam Isreal.  Mike has Lndenhill's VooDoo Charm. I loved her mother, Lily and I like her every bit as well.  It is funny to watch people try to talk to either Lanalee or Bill from the upper window. It seems someone should lower their hair so they can climb up.  Yes! The crowd does like Mike's bitch. I suspect Lee will as well.  Dan Dwyer is taking right now, and it is so much fun to be in the middle and see everyone. That is the fun of the National for me. Sam Colven is here now talking to Tony.  Don't say anything but I just saw our new board member Gary kiss a beautiful woman. Oh, nevermind it is Patti.

 

Lee has six outthere with Liz in front.  Crystal Branan is out there in fourth place right in front of Mike, and she is going to be one of the best.  She is a young lady with a great future.

 

Now Diane in front, Kenn, Olivia Lenny, Unknown and Jeff.  I am sorry to find someone I don't know, but glad to see some new blood. On the other hand, it might be someone I know, and don't remember. Ellen just walked by and still has a grin from ear to ear.    Lee does more walking about than Gloria, and maybe it is an age thing.  Diane goes down and back and I do like the looks of the outline of her bitch. Lee asks her to stand and there she goes with Do Not Pass Go Of Edan.  A good mover, and a perfect back. Ken Tank is out there for his last National, He has Flustanz Sensation of Victory.  She is a daughter of Kathy's great dog Ch Elvanson's Nations Cup.  Olivia is up with Schreier's Jetta RA CD.  I can't get used to that tuft of blonde, but I am old. Maybe it is a young thing.

 

Bob Eaton is here and Tony has a bag of stuff, he is keeping up here. I buy snacks for us all, and next year Bob and I want a hot plate, and maybe a micro oven.  There goes Lenny with Rising Sun's Whisper.  I do wonder what is going to go on with the lunch break? We are going to be over early.  It is much more casual this year, and it seems more like the Canadian National in feel. I loved the one time I went to Canada and if I retire before I die, I will try to go to both.

 

Helen Gleason wants to talk about Parade of Greats. There is still a lot to do today, but we have to follow  the catalog.    There they go around with Dian in front, then Ken, Olivia, Lenny, unknown and Jeff, and Lee sends the over to the rest of the ring, and out comes the next group with Art, Fred, Abby, The Guz, Linda and unknown. Ther they go with Art in the lead.

 

This is his first group again, so it is time to start picking. Now the next group with Liz in front, Savain, then Fred, Crystal, Mike and Kent.  Gail Hardcastle, (President for two more days), came by to show me her new puppy.  I love him, and this is the first shepherd she has had since Gotti. She can take him to work with her.

 

There they go, a group of six.  Lee is wakingtowards them, moves Mike up and sends them back and in comes another group.  Lenny, Unknown and Jeff, and around they go. Where they stop, only Lee knows.
Kathy Potter came by and is talking to Gail, (our president for two more days). Lee goes to the front and looks them each in the eye and runs his hand down the backs. He gives everyone a good look.  He walks back out and stands and looks at each dog from about 40 feet away and says, "one time."  I read his lips and there they go.  One at a time.  Diane with Do Not Pass Go of Edan. Next is Ken with his own bitch. Now Olivia with Jetta.  Lenny with Rising Sun's Whisper.  I like the name as well as the bitch, The unknown handler with Melana's Eye Candy.  Jeff with Shadyrock's Polonaise.  There goes a group, and Liana New is here with us.  I do like her perfume. 

 

Less moves them, and puts them back where they were and it is Diane, Fire Bell, Liz and Fred.  Then Crystal Ken, Unknown and Jeff. There is some placing going on.  What is left is in there with ten left.

 

There goes Art, Fred Abby The Guz and another.  I think it is colder in here today.  There goes Mike, Kent, Diane, another and Lenny.  Mike has   Echo-Cham's Divine. That would be my choice, but as I have said, I was not asked to judge. Here comes the new president elect, Tish. She is moving better now.  I see Sue Godak, and Lew Bunch came by and is talking to us about what the three of us look like.   It is not a compliment.

 

Now it is Art in front, then Fred, Aby and The Guz. I don't know if that is it, or not, Lee keeps looking to the front as he moves down the line.  He tells them "one time".  Art gets ready, starts off slow and there he goes, one at a time.  Art has such a good hand on a dog.  Now Fred, and he takes off fast, but gets a loose lead and lets her do her own thing.  Abby slow and easy and lets the lead drop, and that is a smooth moving bitch. Next The Guz, and no one shows a dog like him. I tried to learn from him when I handled.  And there go the rest of them.  Bob and Charlotte Funk are standing in front of us talking to Liana New and Lew Bunch.

 

There goes Olivia.  Now he does it. In front is Art, Olivia, Lenny and Mike. Bob is doing Parade of Greats with the help of Tony. Bob, Tony and Gary are under a lot of stress, since everyone makes demands on them. I just type.

 

Now Lee takes them down and back. Bob Eaton is in front of us now,and I will go talk to him when the class is over.  I am sure he will be thrilled.  Martha Rinke just walked by and so did Michael Cheeks. Flusstanz Spirit of Australia may win this one.  There goes Olivia, and I like that bitch and now Lenny.  He is just working his first four.  He wants to move Olivia in front of Art, and there they go with her in front.  He takes the four, and leaves Olivia in front,a nd takes them again that way, Olivia, Art, Lenny and Mike.  THAT'S IT.

 

First is Schrieer's Jetta RA CD, Second is Flauasstanz Spirit of Australia, Then Third is Rising Sun's Whisper, and Fourth is Echo-Chan's Divine.

 

Lots more to go, the Parade of Greats, Best Junior Puppy at the end of the day, Seniors, and a bunch of other stuff that I never understood. I do hear there is a tribute to Joan Ford. That works for me.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Open dogs

Next to the last day.  The mood is great, everyone is rested, the election is over, and we are tanned, rested and ready to go. I am sitting next to the first place vote getter, Gary Szymczak, (he told me how to spell it).   I saw Rita this morning and got to hug Jane Kerner. I talked for just a minute , Daphane just came by and I talked to Ken Downing for a minute on the phone. I sure do miss them.

 

I saw Gloria at breakfast and we run into Bobbie and Sandy at Bob Evans every day. I see Channing Sheets sitting now and they are in the ring.

 

I see The Open Dog Class. Twelve in the ring and I see one I like a lot with Mike and also a couple of others I like. I see Linda, Kent, Cindy fJeff, All, Morris, Suan, Diane, Mike, George and Alex. I see another handler, I think it is Raul, (Kent's assistant).  I see Dave Rinke is here now and Gloria is cold, she is rubbing her hands. The stands are about half full.  I got to talk to Jane Kerner for a minute, and also said hello to Liz.

 

I miss Twyla Miner, but she e-mailed me that she is getting the Blog, so at least she sees it through my eyes. What a twisted life that is.

 

People are milling around yet, and Dave is making the round and talking to us already.  I see Amy Riely come by and she waved. Dent is in the ring with Carettis Archangel.  Now it is Jeff with Shadyrock's Andalusa Tango.  Gloria does her individuals and takes them around the entire ring is opened, but there is a space at both ends for double handlers. If you have two, it is perfect. If you are alone, not so good. 

 

Stacy and her mom Barbara came by and look great.  There goes Cindy with Mariners Black Angus, and Now it is Al with Shepland's Grayson Camareigh.  Fran Ford was at breakfast with us and is here looking younger than ever.  He is talking to Rita, and she is already sitting. They are moving the chairs around and you have to hunt down your seat.  Al has Shebland's Grayson Camareigh.  Debbie Hokanan just walked by.    I like Al's dog.  I see Morris in ther with Zimsuy's Samuel Adams.  Donna is going by and smiling at us. She says it is going to be a better day.  Tom Mesdag came by to say hello.

 

There go the first six, and I like Morris's dog, and not so much the others. Gloria goes to the end of the line and tells them to set them up.  Big Bergraff came by and is standing in the command center.  Now Linda, Kent, Jeff, Cindy, Al and Morris.  There they go and all slow and on a loose lead. I like Kent's dog as well. Rick Olinski is here.

 

Gloria walks over to them,a nd looks them over with her hands behind her back She is wearing all black with a Bling jacket. Black boots. I know she got last night.  She goes over every dog,and talks to the handlers.  There they go agains as a group and Gloria stands in the middle and watchs them, no expression on her face.  A few yells and some double handlers. Greg Harrison is here and came to see us.  She moves Kent to first, then Jeff, Cindy, Morris, Linda and Al.  They are standing while she looks and takes the last three, Morris, Linda and Al, the applause is underwhelming.   Sally Haden is here now and Gloria sends the first group out, and in come new fresh handlers.  Raul in Sylvane, Diane, Mike, George and Alex.  Now there is some talent.  With Diane in the middle for beauty.  She always amazes me.   Mike's dog can sure move and is a good looking dog.  Now Raul is out there for stacking for the camera. Speaking of cameras, what a job they are doing filming for all those unwashed at home watching it on film.  Sylvain is out there, Gloria is smiling as he goes around.  Edie Troki is her looking great in a pink jacket.

 

Now she has Diane out here in a long ponytail with a big dog.  Gloria stands back to look him over and sends her down and back.  She or her dogs gets some applause, and Gloria is walking about more. Now Mike with his dog, a good one. I know that Gloria got her feet frozen yesterday so I think the boots will help.   It is warmer today.

 

I miss Twyla Miner here, it seems like a different show without her laugh, and I notice that there are a lot of those who are normally here, missing.

 

There goes Mike and the crowd starts with some noise but then it grows.  Norma comes by. George is in ther with a very dark bi-colored dog.  I got to walk Markie and feed her last night. I do like that bitch, she is so dam cute, in personality.  However at 1:00 a.m ths decided to go out.  I don't want to say it was cold, but my eyes froze solid, I lost three fingers to frostbite, my toes turned black and I fell into a snow drift and passed out.  OK, it wasn't that cold, but from some a Jew from California, it was cold. My people are desert people.

 

Randy Chessnut is sitting in front of us.  He just came by and said that no one should e-mail him, he forgot to set no mail.

 

Gloria has the group standing and there they go, Raul, Savain, Diane Mike, George and Alex.  I wonder how I know all these people and how long I will remember who they are. Gloria says to line them up at the white wall. Up against the wall MF.  Oh wait, that is another event, she walks to the front looking at each of them as she walks down the line.  Now she sends them around againa nd Mike takes a lot of space, she does slow his dog downa dn he looks better from up here. Paula Cook just came by and gave me some money. There is a long story behind that. That's my story and I am sticking to it. She goes down the line and talks a long time to Mike. He doesn't look happy, and I bet she told him to slow him down.

 

Gloria walks back and Alex went to get his owner to pet and there he goes at the end and they all go around, and yes, Mike is trying to slow down his dog and get a loose lead.  He does and Gloria walks over to the class, and has her arms crossed.

 

She looks them over, (notice how there is not reason for my parargraphs?)  She is standing still, looking and they call for clean-up, so she looks at the ring stewards and Bob Grady goes out in a full blown purple suit. Now where do you buy those. I see Gloria tells them to stand them, vement in the ring. Sylvain, Diane, Mike, George Raul and Alex.  There they go and Gloria is walking looking, and leaning and she keeps looking at Mike's dog, but he is workingtoo hard. She walks over to the group and she approaches Mike and looks and looks at the dog. I think she likes him, I sure do. Mike stacks him and she says something to Mike and he seems intent on what she is saying and she takes the last four with Mike in front and the crowd loves that, and she looks at them and she is walking and Mike has him slower and on a loose lead. 

 

She sends that group over to the end of the ring, and brings out the first group.  Now they are lined up with Kent, Jeff Cindy, Morris, Linda and Al.  Mike Cheeks is talking to us and how we can strange everything. He doesn't like the way we have to view the dogs.  It isn't the best situation.  Now they all come into the ring. 

 

She moves them around and there is some confussion from our point but I think those in the ring are under control. She wants to see Cindy, Morris, Linda Al, Raul and Alex. I suspect it might be over for open dogs with that group. She wants them to stop and she walks to them and takes Morris to second and tells them to tack and she moves Raul and Alex to second and third.  There they go and They take a pass and she moves Alex to second.  Cindy in front, Alex, Raul, Morris, Linda and Al, and she keeps Cindy, and sends the rest to Open Dog Hell. There they are, Kent, Jeff Sylvain, Diane Mike, (whot the hell do I know?), George and Cindy. She walks over to them and is swinging her arms,and looks them over and now crosses her arms. I would hate to play poker with her. She moves Diane up one and wants to see her last four, Sylvain, Mike, George and Cindy,a nd off they go, not that hopeful. I think someone is going to go fourth.  Tose are four nice dogs, but evidently not enough. BenMdGovern just came by and I talked to him last night for a bit.

 

Gloria goes tothe front of these four, touches each dog, and talks to everyone.  Linda Bankhead came by and now back to the show. Gloria is lookng at the four and wants them to take another pass and they each leave a lot of room this time, and there they are and Gloria is applauding and this might be the last time for someone.  There are three against the wall. And she walks to the last four and says something to them and moves George and Cindy up so Mike is last in the class.  She takes the tow and one of them should be Best Of Dump.  Two up there Mike is still last.  She is only looking at Sylvain and George, and they go back the way they were, and Mike goes to the ring of dispair, and she looks at her first three.   There are now two Against the White Wall, George and Cindy. The three, Kent, Jeff and Diane are about to fight it out for the class. Gloria is walking as she looks and they all take a slow easy pass. I do like wht Kent is doing with his dog. Gloria tells them to applaud and stand. 

 

Down and back for the first three.  Diane first, then Jeff, and now Kent. They all look clean from here, and I am in direct line with them. Boy is Jeff's dog smooth.

 

Dottie Bowman came by and reminded me I am doing there  next year.   After she reads this nonsense she may change her mind.  I had to take a break, we are drinking a lot of water up here, and she has three in there.

 

Kent is in front with and Oscar son, owned by Ellen, they cal him Eli. Then Jeff and Diane, they are fighting for the class, and they are working the dogs and Gloria is swinging her arms and I think that has meaning but she stops them and is walking faster. She looks at the three of them standing and goes to the front and puts her arms on her hips.  She brings the rest out there and Sylvain is in fourth and there are seven in ther, Kient in front.  Lots of cheers now, and there they go and Gloria looks determined and NO, she stops thema nd everyone thought that was.  Diane goes to second Georgie to fourth, and there they go, maybe YES?  And YES, That's it. 

 

First is EJM N'Eko-Lan's Eli, Second is Upton's I Walk The Line, Third is Shadyrock's Andalusa Tango and Fourth is Hillkrest's Smooth Operader.  Again, blame Flower Boy for any mistakes.

 

On to Open Bitches.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

American Bred Bitches

I am back. Tedi's sister just came in from Michigan with a girl friend to take Tedi to dinner. I didn't mind that I was not invited, but she told me I had to walk Magic Marker, take her back to the motel, feed her and find my own dinner.   I am so abused.

 

It's AMERICAN BRED BITCHES.

 

Lee has them in the ring and this is going to be a long night. It is 6:00 pm and he is only starting the class.  Karen Taylor came by, and Scott and Loreen finally sat down. I think some of the handlers are glad to be done for the day. Tomorrow is another long day, so I hope to get out of here before the meeting at seven, but I doubt it will happen.

 

Kenny Cunningham came by and is talking to others.  I see Bill Basu.  I would tell you what is going on, but it is a normal dog show, and the usual stuff.  I see that he is on the second group, and there they go.  I think by looking at the catalog there must be three groups. Everyone seems tired and there is a bit of grumping going on.  I hope they realize this is only Open Bitches and there are two more days of dog show.  Don Knight walked by and he looks like I feel. I am as tired as anyone and ready to call it a night, no pun intended.

 

It is now 6:20, and Lee is about half way through his individuals.  The seats are still full, with the people in front really watching the show, and all the people in back having fun visiting with people they haven't seen since Beaumont.  Evan keeps popping out to talk to friends (with Evan, everyone is his friend).  Karen Wagner just stopped by with some more lost-&-found items.  I asked how the show was going, and she just said usual for a National (with a smile on her face).

 

Lee just brought in the last group (smaller then the other two), and is starting individuals.

 

EVAN I just went up to see Lanalee. What a job she is doing sitting before three screens and picking what she can to send out, and what a job. She is in a room above the ring, and sitting there all day.  She said this is just the first step and they are going to continue to improve things from here out. No one should think about complaining about the streaming video. Gail Hardcastle was and is our president, and Lew worked on funding. Lanalee is doing a great job to make it work. It does take a village.

 

Lee is up to his last group, and is now at the end of the class.  Soon he has to start picking.  It is getting down to the end, and I am glad to hear that.  Bob Dresher says he will probably watch the game tonight in his room. I am thinking to takeout Chinese. We are two wild and interesting guys.

 

There goes the final group with two blacks in front.  Just a coincidence.  It is a group of four. Illeana is wondering around, and I haven't seen Paula for a while. Jammie is here now and walking out. 

 

Now Lee takes them one at a time. I just noticed that Lee is taking notes, and I didin't notice that before. He seems to walk as he looks at them. It has to be a long day for him. Christy has Love Remembers, and the crowd comes alive. I see why, She is a nice bitch. 

 

Lee sends them out and brings in the first group.  There goes the group with Diana up front, Georgeie Jeff, Ken Tank and two more. I can't see the end when they get past me.  It has been a long day.  Posting is like child birth.  We forget the pain and after a while want to do it again.

 

He seems to have some outside the big ring, and they seem to be the keepers. I am not sure, but they are all still there and some went into one corner and some to the other. I will watch more closely. In this group he is not taking notes. He takes two from this group and takes four to one side.  I am not sure, but I think he may be excusing them from the choices, but they stay in the ring.  He sent the first two and put them to the side, and put the others in the other ring.  Now he takes the ones he kept in the ring, and I thinnk their time is limited and they take a pass, he stops them, and I am sure now, that they are not his keepers and excused all eight. Go figure.

 

Now those he has sent over to the other ring come back in, nine in there.  They aren't in order yet, I think.  First is Bootylicious of Eden with Diane, then If Life Were Like That with George, Jeff has Drama Queen, Nancy has Deville RN.  From there out we are on our own. Now the next group with Art, with Tee Nobe, then Mike with Black Silk, Joanne is next To Much Bling, then Loverembears with Christy, and then Kent with Betsy.  Check you catalog for more information. I am getting testy.

 

He hasn't arranged anything yet. Just looking at everyone one time around each.   Jimmie just came by outside the ring with a good looking dog.  Sue Weiner is walking by and didn't look up. The crowd seems into it now and likes Love Remembers a lot.  I like her too, a great outline against the white wall.  Now Kent, and some applause but not that much.

 

He moves If Life Were Like That, then Tebe Nobe, then Drama Queen and Too Much Bling  THAT'S THE WAY IT IS.

 

The day is over, we have another great but long and hard work. Tony helped me with the names, and it is so much easier when they give me names.  On to my work, and my bitch, (not Tedi) and them to the hotel.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

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Am Bred Dogs

 

Evan is off somewhere (probably relaxing after a LOOOONG morning).  So I thought I would fill in for a while.  It's about 4:15pm, and we are just now starting Am Bred dogs.  There are 19 dogs in the ring; Gloria has split them into groups, with 6 in the first group.  Frank Freeman is up first with Begendorf's Sambucca; next is Kent Boyles with Anne-Isle's Patrick; then Jeff Pyle with Hickory Hill's Kryptonite; then Skylyne's 5 O'Clock Somewhere, followed by Sirius Park's Santana; and finally Al Green with Sajela's Enrique of Yarmork.

 

I just got back, (I am Evan).   I had Tony type while I walked Markie.  It is cold as hell out there and if I ever thought of moving back East, this weather would resolve this. I just talked to Paula again, and we found the White Castle and may go there for dinner.  I did get to talk to Peggy Douglas for a while and sat with Cappy again.  I see Ron Pete and talked to him in the stalls for a while.  Magic Marker is just starting to like me, and that makes it fun.

 

I haven't talked about the judging as Gloria is doing such a great job. I see Sam Isreal is here, and FLOWER BOY is in the building. He doesn't much like this weather either and told me we did his people no favors by bringing them out of Africa. Lew Bunch is back and inside. I think he was working outside and he is working the crowd.

 

I went to Sally's booth to buy some stuff, and it was closed. I don't know why.  It seems that everyone is calmed down and there isn't a spare seat in the building.  The lighting is too bright for me, but it gives a good view. There are people standing to watch.  Gloria is about 1/3 of the way through the class and it is 4:30.  It looks like we are going to have a late show.

 

Bill Burgraff came by to eat an Oatmeal cookie. Bob and I have a supply of junk food. I got a chance to talk to Lee and I do like what he is doing. I spend some time with Bud Drew and Bob and Maryellen Kish came by and now are talking to Sheree Moses.  There is still judging going on. When it gets interesting I will be saying so.

 

Molly promised to help me with Specials, and may have to do the bitches by herself. But, I now have backup. 

 

Mike just stopped by and reported that the Parent Club streaming video is seeing a lot of activity.  Up to 268 people have been on at one time.  I went up to see Lana and she seems to be very busy switching between camera's, reporting on what's going on, correcting others, talking to Bill Burgraaf, etc. etc. etc.

 

Gloria is still doing individuals, and a lot of people are trying to work (or re-work) dinner plans.  Evan is thinking about White Castle's.  I am trying to figure out if we will finish in time for a regular dinner; or just takeout.  Gloria is now working with the last individual.  Now the fun begins.  The crowd is starting to make some noise as she starts moving them around.  She keeps 2 and brings the next group in.  A quick lap around the ring and some more re-arranging . . .She keeps 4 and calls for the third group.  A quick lap for them and 4 more keepers.  Gloria calls for the last group.  A quick final lap for them and keeps them all.  She is now down to 12 dogs.  Gloria told the crowd "a nice group of dogs" and the crowd responds with applause.

 

She moves Patrick to the front; Santata next, then Enrique, then Name your Pois-N, then Special Forces, Pete, then Treasure Island, then One N Only, then Oh-My.  She has the last three take an omnious last lap, and excuses them.  She is now down to 9.  Another lap, another look, but no re-arranging.  Here they go again, and this time she does rearrange them.  She leaves Patrick in front, but moves Enrique to second, then Pois-N, then Special Forces, then Treasure Island.  She excused the rest and we are down to 5.  Another lap; another look; and Gloria stops the action to take each one down-and-back.  And some more rearrangement; she moved Pois-N & special forces up.  A final lap, and that's the way they finish; Kent with Patrick; Lenny with Pois-N; Art with Special Forces and Al with Enrique.

 

 

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Stud Dog Brood Bitch

It is the stud dog- brood bitch PRESENTATION in the ring.

 

ARIES.  First is Aries. He looks great, and in come his champions. 19 progeny, and what a group. Now, there is one hell of a presentation.  I see lots of movement, and energy.  It took the whole ring and when they went around it took your breath away.

 

BRONSON. He is an Aries son.   There is a big stallion dog, with Jimmie on the lead.  Ten in there and all seem to have good fronts, lots of pigment, and different styles. He certainly works with different bitches.

 

OSCAR: Stealing The Show.  He is another Aries son. I love the Aregon dog, and while there were twelve in there, and what a collection of good animals.  That shows great top-lines and rear drive.

 

BONO.  And The Beat Goes On.  A tribute, since he has passed.  Only three but dark bi-colors on three of them.  Made a good presentation for Bono.

 

HEAVENLY EXPECTATION: A Ben Grandaughter.  (Hell, I am doing this, I can say what I want.)  She shows the ability to produce with but two progeny shown here.

 

OLYMPUS FIRE: Four real good Aires progeny, and I have always like that bitch,and I don't know how old she is, but she looks great still.

 

PANDEMONIUM:   Six shown and a real type from that bitch.  A tribute to her breeding.

 

It was interesting, but sure shows the dominance of one type and one line.  Another Bench Show Committee.  No more news than that. If I find out, so will you.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Bred By Bitches

Bred By Bitches. Twelve in the class. It has slowed down in here. He just finish the individuals on the first group.   There they go around.  Now the second group is in there.  I ran into Ed Barritt and I won't say where we were. I wonder why Fasonos don't name a dog Ed Bearitt?

 

I need more to occupy my mind. Clearly I have lost interest in the show. Gloria did a great job of judging and Lee is doing well too. It is me, not them.

 

Fred Freemen is on the first dog, Fantasyy-Landsend Patchaground. Now Tiffany with her pink jacket.  She has Joelle's Aramist Tanbarks Kia.  Katelyn Mayle has Stone Gait's Chasing The Wind. The crowd loves that little girl and the bitch looks good too.   Next is Jodi Belanger with Fonseca's Serendipity.  Kent has Kaleef's Alexis V Kenlyn.  Last is Steve Grainger with Hickory Hills Elektra. 

 

Bill Burggraaf came by and mentioned ice cream - a few minutes later Evan left and asked me (Tony Szczuka) to fill in; he looked like he had ice cream on his mind.

 

Lee is done with individuals, and is looking over all of the dogs.  He is having the entire group go around.  Is is after 2pm here, and we still haven't had a lunch break; but the stands are still full.  Lee looked at the first group once again; and then sent them back and brought the first group back in.  Once around as a group; and then once around individually . . . He pulled out 3 from the first group; and pulled 3 from the second group.  Once around as a group; a quick shuffle, and he is done.  First is Jeff Pyle with Foxhaven Myjoy Good Girl; Second is Kent Boyles with Kaleef's Alexis V Kenlyn; Third is Steve Grainger with Hickory Hills Elektra; and fourth is Jodi Belanger with Fonseca's Serendipity.

 

Evan is back with a Taco Salad - he seems to be enjoying himself.  Is is now 2:40pm and we are setting up for Stud Dog / Brood Bitch (only about 2 ½ hours behind schedule).  The only thing on the schedule for the afternoon is Am Bred Dogs & Bitches.  Hopefully it will go quicker than the morning.

 

Thanks to Tony for doing this, and don't tell anyone I ate a salad. It is not good for my image.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Bred By Dogs

 

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Novice Bitches

Another class. I got to talk to Ed Barritt. I realized one of the reasons I enjoy going to the national is I get to see Ed again.  I enjoy talking to him, he has a great perspective on life, and we agree on many things, but not all.  He always makes me laugh.

 

Lee is back in the ring, and I notice outside the ring there is a lot of hostility, and frustration. I think it might be the weather. Jimmie and Sheree are standing in front of me.  I don't understand how Jimmie can have so much gray hair, and she has none.  Debbie Hokanan was by a little earlier,and now everyone is out getting lunch and missing the Novice Bitch class. 

 

Sheree Moses is talking to us.  She lost her dinner tickets and it was a full table. They were turned in, so all is well. I talked to Randy Chessnut today, and he is still grinning. I spent some time with Lew Bunch. We solved a lot of the world problems, at least as they affect us.

 

Lee is doing a good job again, and he has a brown suit that must have been tailored it fits so well.  Donna Callibrese is talking to Lew and Nicky Bunch now,a nd Kevin Renolds came by to chat. I see that the seats are full again with Novice Bitches in the ring.  They enlarged the ring and have one big ring and one smaller one. They take all the dogs and bitches in the small ring and bring them out one at a time.

 

Lee is done with the individuals and now is working with half the class seven bitches.  It is quiet now and there goes Linda, Diane, Jody, Scott, and three more. When they get to the other side of the ring, I can't see them as well. The ring is about 2/3 of the full ring with a white side. Lee approaches them and gives some instruction with Linda in front and she tells the double handler to be quiet, and takes a lap by herself. I guess he said a loose lead because that is what she give him.  Now Diane, and she does the same. She always does a good job, and slows her bitch down.

 

I just got a picture of my Best of Breed Bitch from Canada. Now I know why I put her up.

 

Lee has half the class go around.  Bob Dresher is getting some flack about announcing, and the upcoming Parade of Greats, or Stud Dog class or something. Joanie Tuthill came by.    I see Lee has his dogs lined up.  There is a big conference in front of us, Lew Bunch, Gail and The Guz as to the schedule.

 

I was so involved in talking that they finished the class. First is Regency's Pochahontas V Kiridler, Second is Kebre's Pop Fly Of Bon Jen, Third is Windy Acres Capital Gains V J-Lyn and Fourth is Long-Peak Chantilly V Windsong.

 

Frank Fazano is here and adding to the confusion.  When the break is has everyone confused. I guess we will just wait and see when it is.

 

On to Bred By.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

Novice Dogs

Sam Colvan came by and Dave Rinke is standing next to me talking.  Novice Bitches are in now and it is quiet.  I have been talking and not typing so to let you know what is going on. Gloria is judging, there are dogs in the ring, and they are in groups. She takes the first of five.

 

Evan made the mistake of asking Zoe to type HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH

 

Gloria has one dog in the ring at a time for the individuals. Pretty quiet now ...

 

Bud Drew stopped by. I saw Bob Moore,

 

Lunch Break after Novice Bitches - Stud Dog presentation during lunch,

 

Evan is back. He's gone.  Out to lunch for E-Man

 

Last Hope Safe Haven wants an announcement

 

Last  group now being looked at and being moved around,. First group is back in.

 

Now they are all back in.  370, 367, 379, 380 and 382 are all that is left.  379, 367,370 and 382t. Here's EVAN

 

Thanks to Zoe, I had to run some lunch tickets out to Agility. Boy, those folks are real hardy people. It is close to freezing out there, and rain. I am glad to get inside where it is just cold as all hell.

 

First is Echo-Cham's Donatello, Second is Ponca Hill Tantara's Snake Fever, Third is Hicliff's Nash V Kenlyn and Fourth is Karizma's Fab4-George Von Loar Kaleef. 

 

Chuck Farrell come by to say hello, and he and Zoe are trading secrets.  Carole Moore walked by and Bill Basu said that Dave Lassitor called him right after Magic Marker went in and said how good she looked.  It is indeed a new world.

 

We are going to go through American Bred today. We will have a lunch break after Bred By, so More to come.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

12-18 Bitches

Now to the bitches. I saw Jimmie for a minute and he was trying to get through the crowd.  I see Bob Eaton is working the crowd, and I miss Jeff Mobeus.  He didn't come Phil Miller came by to talk to us, and I see Dania talking to Liana New. Patty came by to talk to her husband, and the three of us are working hard.

 

Less has a big group of bitches in there. I count 17.  But, that is not official. Bill Hope and Clara Dean are taling and I see that Sandy Anderson is working wearing a red apron.  Lees has the groups divided and is going over the first bitch. Lanna leaned out her window and wants the people to get away from the camera.  Gary decided not to say anything.  Pam O'Dell came by and is looking good.  I haven't seen Paula yet, so I suppose she is working Harley. Melissa Chavez came by to say she saw my comment.  She looks gerat today. Revonne Storrer came by, now that is one pretty woman. Zoe is here too and talking to us. 

 

Bob Grady is wearing a lime green jacket.  There's Paula. I see the crowd like Georgie's bitch it is Schatter Bountiful Harvest. I like her too.  Paula is here and thought she lost her umbrella, but she didn't.  I also talked to Don Knight, and there goes Linda Bankhead.  I have lost interest in the ring, and soon it will be time to pick and I will get more involved.  Tedi's sister is here from Michigan, and she drove down with a girlfriend. They are going to dinner and I was told I can't go, it is for girls only.  So, I guess I will go. Everyone seems to be milling about, and I guess I am notthe only person out of it.  They like the one with Abby, Windy Acres' All Myu Luvin'.  I also agree. By the way, Bob Grady is in a lime suit, not just a jacket.  Now Ken Tank is in the ring with a sable Garter;s Undeniable. This will be Ken's last national as a handler. He is going to be published as a judge. Richard Sottille and Bob Freenyt just came by.  The Guz is talking to Bob.

 

I got to say hello to Holly again from Minisota, and introduced her to a few people I talked to Randy Chessnut, and also said hello to Jamie Walike.  I see Art Sinclair talking to Cappy and Al talking to Joanna Rand. Sharon Avery is talking to us and I see Ed Barritt is working the crowd,a nd Bart is here now. Karen Wagner is talking to Bob, and there is judging going on. Zoe is working the crowd. Kent just took his bitch around and in comes Mike. Cathy Potter is talking to Cindy Tellefson. Everyone walks by and waves. I feel they are trying to avoid talking to me. That makes sense. 

 

I just got to talk to Meghan Ingram, and although I am feeling older than dirt after talking to her, it was fun to see another pretty young girl, who was with Revonne, who I also mentioned earlier.

 

The judging goes on. Bill Leonard came by to say hello and remind us that we are still both alive.  I see Lee is still judging.    Kent, is the last in the group, it is Patti, Joanne, Grace, Ken, JR, Boots, Olivia and Kent.  I may have gotten a few names wrong, so blame it on Flower Boy. Lee is doing temperament, and so far only one didn't pass, and she was excused. Lee asks them to stand and let the dog stand loose.  The handlers don't fool around and they let him do the full test.  Some of the bitches don't want to stand, but Lee walks around to make sure he gets his hand on all of them.

 

Now they take another pass. Eight of them.  He pulls Joanne, Abby, JR and Kent. He sends the rest to the back ring. I thinnk those are his winners, it is Joanne with Mari-Fiories Black Eyed Susan, then Abby with Windy Acres' All My Luvin, third is JR Shadow Acres Striptease Encore-Cantar, and fourth is Tazzman's Ariel with Kent. From here on in, I am going to use handlers not dog names.
Kelly Saveles is standing in front of me, and seems to have a boy-friend, or maybe just a good friend.

 

I just figured this out, and Mike has Caronlon AQED Calista Star Child Faithrock. Now Kent and the crowd is picking some favorites.  I just met someone else. I only know her name is Megan, and we found her glove. It fit, so we gave it to her. An OJ moment.  I did see Paula in the stands.

 

Martha Simonette just walked by with a big smile on her face.  I see the crowd has favorites and Lee just has the four.  There goes Joanne, and the crowd does like the movement on that bitch and so do I. Now Abby with her bitch and great timing and balance, with tons of type.  Now Jr, and a very good stylish bitch with great follow through and a good front. Kent with a very dark short coupled bitch with good extension on both ends.

 

He stops thema nd tells Kent to take his bitch in front and move them around so there they go. Kent, Joann, and he moves Joanne to the front. Maybe everyone gets a chance in front, it is Joanne, Kent, Abby and JR, and YES, THAT'S IT.

 

All those in the other ring leave.  First is Mari-Fiori's Black Eyed Susan, Second is Tazzman's Ariel, Third is Windy Acres' All My Luvin, and Fourth is Shadow Acres Striptease Encore-Canotar.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

12-18 on Thursday

I said a gret deal of real interesting stuff, but for some reason my computer shut down. In the ring is Abby, Linda, Moris, Kent, Lenny and Al.  Barbara and Stacy came by. I saw Ken and Bill Tank, so Ken just got in. Charley Mardez is here, and I see Sharoon Avery is doubling her dog.  Gloria has the first class in the ring, and has divided them in half, and is working the first half.

 

I see Carolyn Martello here and the seats are full already, and there they go around in a group of four.  Lots of yelling and bells.  I heard that Leslie was treated and released from the hospital yesterday. If I get more new, I will let you know. Morris goes to the front , then Ken, then Al, Linda, Abby and Lenny.  Morris Sanhedrin's Learning To Fly, Kent has Signature's Hell's Kitchen V Kaleef. 

 

It's a new group.  Art Sinclair with Morberge's GI Joe of Clayfield, then Adelhunds Pocket Full of Gold with Liz Oser, then Tiffany with Chablis Stylistic Custom Design V Sugartree Joelle, then Olivia with Gretchanya's The Matador, Saddlecreeks Tall Dark and Handsom with Graig Eschette, Jimmie with Karizma's Born To Run Kaleef Von Loar.  Now Liz is up, (I will leave it up to you to know who the dog is.)   Hunter Tank just said hello to me.  Tiffany is up with a pink top and a sable dog. Born To Run.  Now the class is over. Now the class.

 

There goes Art in front, Liz, Tiffany, Olivia and Jimmie.  I know way too many people. Gloria tells them to set them up and they lookd great.  Three sables, Liz, Tiffany and Jimmie. She goes over Art's dog, then down the line, and checks what seems to interest her. She pushs the croup of the second dog, and runs the court of Tiffany's and Just looks at Jimmie's .  I remember how Ralph used to show us everything he didn't like.

 

And off they go for another pass.  Gloria Rice came by and I just saw Charlonna. Now Gloria has Liz in front, then Jimmie and Tiffany.  Sables in the first three places.

 

Now, in comes the next group.  Morris, Kent, Al, Linda, Abby and Lennie.  There they go.  Pat Ayres came by and gave a lei to Tedi, and he is one of the best of them all. Gloria is looking over the group, and goes over each of them. No one can say everyone didn't get a great look bot by Gloria and Lee.  Ed Barrit is here to abuse me, and it is as I expected. I saw Charlie and Kate Mardez, and he told me he put up the same bitch to breed as I did in Canada.  Norma Hansburg is her. \Jammie came by looking beautiful as always and said to say hello to mom Barb.  It is when I see kids like Jammie all grown up that I feel this old.  They go down and back in front of us, but I don't "Soria yells at them, slow, loose, and she gets it, and they looks better that way. She goes over to the group and looks and moves Morris to the front, then Al, and Kent.  They go to the corner, and she leaves three against the wall, and turns to the next group.  Liz goes around the other group,a nd the three sables rule. She walks to them and sets the sables over to the corner, and sends the other two to the wall group,a nd pulls them out.  There are five of them.  She sends them to the other ring to think about what might have been, (I think). And works with who she kept in the other groups, Morris, Kent, Al, Liz, Jimmie and Tiffany. And they take a pass and stop at the white wall. They stack them up.  I love the outline of Kent's dog. And Jimmie, Al and Tiffany go around.  I just got a phone call from Tedi's sister to tell Tedi to turn her phone on. So I gave her the message.

 

It is Morris, Kent, Liz, Jimmie, Al and Tiffany, but Al and Tiffany are against the wall. The Sable with Liz was Bob's reserve dog.  Pam O'Dell came by and said the Blog wasn't going out yesterday.  And there they go again and I think this might be it, but Gloria has her arms folded, and is looking hard at these four, Morris still in front, Kent, Liz and Jimmie. She goes over to them and looks and talks to Liz and says something to her, and Liz is talking to her and Liz takes her by herself and now the Crowd goes nuts, and there is a 20 foot loose lead, and Liz stops and takes him again,a nd he takes some great and some good steps. Gloria moves her to second.  Gloria gives some direction to Morris,and there they go, again as a group.  Walking now, and Morris goes by himself,   He has Learning To Fly. Now Liz. I think Gloria is giving us all a chance to see each one and she applauds them as they go,a nd now Jimmie with Born to Run. And that is the first four. Glooria sends Kient with Hell's Kitchen, and we have them all.  Gloria walks over to the four, and has her hands behind her back.  She goes up to Morris and looks at the dog.  He breaks his stance, but she looks hard at him. Now she looks at Liz's and now walks up to them and talks to them both. Liz nods, and it looks like sh is thining about the two of them.  Gloria gestures and wants just the two fo them to take a lap,a nd there they go.  Morris in Front, and Gloria bends down to look and looks and looks and Liz is taking him against the back wall.  She stands in front of Morris and has her arms crossed and looks and looks. The dog is a dark Black and tan. Now she looks at the sagle and the crowd is into it. She walks around the dog and Liz stacks him and Gloria looks and looks.  Now Gloria walks away, turns around and walks back and tells them to take another pass, and this time with Liz in front. WOW is this a crowd and Gloria looks at them in this way and she walks faster and leans down and shakes her head. 

 

When they stand, the Sable is terrific.  The sable sits and the crowd and Gloria laughs.  They are both great dogs, Gloria brings them all together with Liz in front. They stack And, That's it.

 

That waw exciting. First was Adelhund's Pocket Full Of Gold, Second was Sanhedrin's Learning To Fly, Third was Karzma's Born To Run, and Fourth was Signature's Hel's Kitche V Kaleef.

 

More to come.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

9-12 Bitches

9-12 puppy bitches.    I like what I see in the ring, and it is a full class.  It is quiet again, and I think the crowd is getting tired.  I see Jane Kerner with Big Dave standing in front of us.  Bill Bergraff is here, and he is doing a great job with the National.  Lee is doing them one at a time, and this is going to take a while.

 

Carman and Dan Dwyer are here and it is very slow now. I think most people are ready to go home, or to the seminar. I know Tedi wants to go, but I have to rearrange my socks in the drawer, so I can't go.  Lee still looks good, and I think he is doing a great job.  All that matters is my opinion anyway.

 

Gary has turned in for the night, he has four dogs to take care of, and so it is just me and Tony. The Voice Of The National, Bob Dresser is off working the crowd. That reminds me, I also miss Twyla, it isn't the same without her. 

 

Tiffany is here now, and out of her handling clothes.   I see Lew Bunch is here and I guess people will be coming as the days go by.  He is talking to The Guz and Sharon Avery. Sharon has the pictures from yesterday available with some moving pictures too. 

 

I lost track of what he is doing and there they are, First was Whitside's Then Came Me, Second is Masstana's Midnight Celebrtion, third is Sequel's Tango V Bleibtreau, and fourth is Trio's Loil Mz Can't B Wrong.

 

I am sorry for not posting more, but there was a problem and a bench show committee called.  There was some bad language used, and a suspension issued.

 

We are done, and so I will be back tomorrow.  Thanks has to go out to Lanalee, and Lew for the streaming video, and the work being done.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

9-12 Dogs

The 9-12 Puppy dogs are in.

 

Ginny Altman is here and actually has her hands on my shoulder. That is the high point o f the national for me so far.  I am easy.  She did say to say hello to everyone, and she looks terrific. She wants me to say my t-shirt says BM on the front. They don't believe it is for Blog Man, and think it has to be a comment on my regularity.  I live such a sheltered life, and at my age, that works for me.

 

I have been talking to Ginny and Gloria is down to six and they are the best ones. They go around and Gloria hasn't placed them yet, so she looks them over, and are stacked against the white wall.  I am wrong that is all there were in the class. Patty Szyncyk  corrected me. Elizabeth is in front then Steve Larosa Kent Ariela, and one more.

 

Now Kent is moved to second with Anne-Isles Promise Keeper, and in front is Robinhaus Apollo, and third is Frohlich's Mario JDM Tanglewood and fouth is Breezewood's Genuine Damascus Steele.

 

They pose and take another run with just the second and third one, Apollo and Mario JDM.  They stay the way they are, and stack the dogs. And, that's the way it is.

 

First is Anne-Isle's Promise Keeper, Second is Robinhaus Apollo, third is Frohlich's Mario JDM Tanglewood and fourth is Breezewood's Genuine Damascus Steele.

 

Now for the last class of the day.  And, just in time.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

6-9 Puppy bitches

It is on to 6-9 puppy bitches.  Lee is in the ring.

 

I do miss so many this year. I wish Helen Fisher were here, and I know many aren't here that can't be, but they are missed.  Not just those who are gone, but those I see each year, and can't this time.

 

In the ring are the puppies, and Lee broke them into two groups.  Nancy McDonald came by, and so did JR.  Ellen Migliori came by, another girl that gets younger.  Maybe my eyes are getting older and they are staying the same.

 

Lots of nice young girls and puppies too.  I have to admit the general attitude is a bit laid back. Joe Larosa walked by and Big Dave is standing in front of me. It is nice to be at eye level with him for one time. Rick Oslowski cam by for just a minute. 

 

There is some intrigue, but I can't say anything yet. I will, as soon as I can.

 

Paula has not returned, she thinks I am ignoring her. I am trying until she bring Harley to the ring on Saturday.

 

I did get a commitment to help me with special posting, but now I forgot who promised to do it.  I need to work on my memory.  If only I could remember to do it.

 

Boy, there are some good looking puppies in there.  I am thinking there might be three groups, not two. Blame Tony, I listened to him.  He admitted to me that he screwed up. I like it when they take responsibility for mistakes. I do the same. If there is a mistake in my post, blame Flower Boy. He will be here tomorrow to accept.

 

There is a more relaxed feel this year. I am not sure why, but I like it.

 

Lee is down to his last eight, and they are in there now.  Each gets a trip around and the crowd has favorites. There are no empty seats, so I don't know what is going to happen on Satruday, and he pulls Alex with Ranita's Born To Run V Challenge Haus, then Heinerburg's Gone withThe Wind Depahl, and he goes with first is Ranita's Born To Run V Challenge Haus, Second is Heinerburg's Gone With The Wind Depahl, Third is Karizmas Chiffon Von Loar, and fourth is Scherzar's Wicked.

 

Paula just came by to say she gave drugs to Zoe, and wanted credit for doing so. I hope no drug agency is reading this.  The winner is a good looking bi-color. Very dark, and deserves the win.

 

More to come.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together

6-9 Puppy dogs

Here they come, the 6-9 puppy dogs.  Gloria is in the ring, and I am talking to Pam Stoesser.  It looks like eleven dogs and lots of number and handlers.  Gloria is counting and put five aside in the other ring, and has six to work with, and off they go.  Lots of bells and whistles.  Marty Rinke just ran into Liz Leshhorn and Robert went by leaving Liz. I see Dave Rinke is here too, and he is so tall, and seems to get taller each year. He is talking to Jane Kerner.  I sat with Cappy for a while.

 

Zoe came by and she is having trouble seeing, but she is here. I wanted her to type, but she said if she can't see, she can't type.

 

Gloria finished with her first group, and is working with the next ones. She put some aside, and is working with the other group.  Olivia let and the rest are there, I think she might have gotten it wrong, but she knows more than I do. There still are ten in there and she sends three out, and now there are seven.  And one leaves, and then there were six.

 

They all take a run and all six take a slw walk.  Sylvane, Kate, Diane, and Kent, and the other two stand off to the side, Scott and Jeff.  Then there were four taking the run.  In front is Alkara's Paso Doble and Gloria approaches and looks at them and Kent is in fourth and Diane in third with Laugh Laugh Laugh of Edan, Kent has Signature's Harry Nile-V-Kridler.  In second is Gsdstyle's Johnny B Godde V Windover Abijah with Abby.  There they go in that order, and Gloria looks them over and walks towards them and they are walking slow and easy and they stop. Gloria looks them over and the first one started in front when they went in, and Gloria wants them down and back. 

 

Art Sinclair just came by and is ready to handle.  They all go down and back, the dogs, not Art, and she walks to the front with two against the wall and four in front.  Or, four on the floor for those my age.

 

Gloria says to take them around again, and there they go.  It has been about an hour with the class but there they go, at a slow walk, Sevain is doing a great job in front Gloria looks determined and she is watching and stops them.  She has them stand and stands back to look at them.  She moves Abby to the front, then Kent, Savine and Diane,a nd That's the way it is going to be.

 

First is GSDSTYLE'S JOHNY B GOODE V WINDOVER ABIJAH, second is SIGNATURE'S HARRY NILE-V-KRINDLER, third is ALKARAH'S PASO DOBLE, and fourth is LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH OF EDAN.

 

More to come.

 

Evan L. Ginsburg
Asgard German Shepherds 
http://www.asgardgsd.com/
Where Type Movement and Temperament come  together