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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Bred By Exhibitor Dogs

I took a water break, we bought a case this morning.

Tedi repeated a great story that Sergeo told her.

It seems Sergeo was in some out of the way place and Jimmy showed up. They were the only two handlers, and the judge was some little old lady no one knew, so he figured.

Every class she would say, "Jimmy, go in front." Then the next class again, "Jimmy go in front".

Sergeo was getting a little sick of it, so about half way through, he said to the judge, "My name is Sergeo."

The next class she looked at the class and said, "Jimmy move in front of Sergeo."

Carmen is judging his class of seven and the dog needs a break. So we get to wait. For Bred By Classes and people who don't handle all the time, that can embarrass someone. Now Carmen looks them ver, and walks slowly done the line. He stands back now and looks from the back to the front, and looks further at the end of the line. Bob Grady is in the ring cleaning up. What a man.

Carmen starts to place them and pulls out four, and puts them in order. I can't see from here who he has up there. The crowd is alive was the for the first time in the class. The top handlers are in this class, it seems that handlers must be doing more breeding. There go another three. I got lost here someplace, I don't think Carmen is. The beginning of the group, and now he tells the entire group to go, and the crowd like the Bi in front and an bi in second. Carmen walks over to them at the other side of the ring, and wants them to go down and back. In front is Hunka Burnin' Luv. I knew it was going to be a good weekend when my car radio was set to all Elvis songs. I haven't seen a rental with Serius Radio before.

Now Carmen brings them to stand in the middle. Mellissa just came by to announce the Junior's bags, and what a job she has done. Carmen is still looking at them, but now directs something. He is taking around three. Now the second four. They stop, he looks again and there they go, all of them this time, with Jimmy in last place. And, that's the way it is.

First is Windy Acres' Hunka Burnin' Luv V J-Lyn, Second was Dct-Tebe Nobe Ne & Bobby McGee, Third is Regal Thunder's Petey Pablo, and Fourth is Hicliff's Hunter V Kenlyn.

Now to go shopping and watch the presentation classes.

Evan
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Afternoon, Bred By Bitches

Bed by Exhibitor Bitches are in the ring.

Illeana came to see us, and she is laughing about the rumors, and talking to Les. I see the Guz has new glasses. He moves Oak to the front, and the Diane, and I see him take off, and it is good to see what a great job he does, and Now he has Jimmy in third, and calls in the new group.

In front, by the luck of the draw is a handom all black. Bob stacks them, (he lets the handlers do it), and walks down the line. KIent is outside talking to Louie, and looking intense. I see that Norma is talking.

Tom Mesdag is talking to Ed, who has his overalls on, and they are trying to solve the problems of the world. I hope they can do it. There goes Dan Smith, and I see that Bill Leonard is walking back and forth. The judging goes on.Jean Whalen is talking to Bud Drew who has alot of old pictures. Was I evefr that young?

Paul Root is here and wearing the team jacket from the WDA trial. At least that is what it looks like. Bob continues to judge, and still doing the individuals. Richard Sottile is talking to Louie, who still refuses to post again. I think I know why. I see Jeff Mobeaus, Jane Kerner, Dave Rinke and Pam Stoesser standing in a group. I need to go over to learn about this breed.

OK, I admit it. I am exhausted. I am planning on taking a break during the stud dog class, and I need it.

Bob is done with the second group, and looks them over and walk to the end and tells them to take a trip, just the first four. Anchored by Tiffany. He moves Enchanted of My Joy up front with Olivia. I see Jack and Marylou Neton moving about, and Norma is talking

Sheree Moses is working this class of Bred By Bitches, and I suspect it is Jimmy's bitch. ther goes the next three, and Jimmy is having a hard time getting her working, but there she goes. Nice bitch. Sor Juana. Now the last three. And he has seen it all. I feel the same way.

Bob stops them and looks over at his first group, and pulls Jimmie and Bedazzled and puts them in first and second. Diane has Bedazzled. Gail Sprock was here a minute ago, and looking awful good. It was good to see her smile. I showed her my jacket, that she gave me over 20 years ago, as a gift.

Bob excuses most of them and has six left, and first three go around, and now the second three. Kent, Diane, and Olivia in front. Now he looks them over and walks to the corner to take them all down and back. There they go, Jimmy first, and his bitch is pulling too much. Next Diane, and she takes her slow and easy, and I get to see what is going on. Now Olivia, and she moves up to second. And two more to go. Down and back. Now the most exciting part of the show, to me.

These all are nice bitches, and should be in thefinal cut. Now Bob takes around the bitches, one at a time. I think Jimmy will be impossible to beat, but the bitch goes wild, and still looks good. Now Olivia, and she has her bitch under control, and she is a crowd favorite, what a side gait.

There goes the third place Kimono. Diane next and give him 12 foot of lead.

Everyone is getting a good look and a second and third chance to improve, but I can't see much changing, but I was not elected to judge. Bob calls the first three to the center to stand. He rechecks temperament, and is not looking at anything other than a temperament test. Everyone passes with no problem and he puts them back where they were. I heard him, he says, three at a time. First he moves Olivia in front and now her bitchis wild, and she gets her under control, and WHAT A FRONT.

Bob looks at Jimmie with the other bitch together and says they are two realy good ones. But, he gives it to Jimmy. First is Kaleef-Jaepaul Sor Juana, Second is Aramist's Enchanted Of My Joy, Third is Kenlyns Kimono V Northhills and Fourth is Cinosam's Braunhaus Bedazzled.

If I get the energy, next is Bred By Dogs.

Evan
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Second in afternoon

We have the Novice dogs in now.; Five in the class, and there were only nine entered. So, it should go fast. Carmen moves Kent in front with Machu Picchu, then Scott and he is too far away for me to see. With but five to work with, Carmen is moving quickly. Each down and back, and now the fifth. This is a quiet group with only five dogs.

Carmen now brings them to the middle and tells them to stand them in the middle while he looks them over standing there. He walks back and forth and looks at them, swinging his arms and tells them to go around, just the first three, Kent, Cindi, and Scott. Kennie Cunningham is in the other ring with a red jacket and cap on.

Now Carmen lines them up again, and tells them to take a lap. I think this is it, and there they go, and he looksa at the front, and watches them and yes, that's it. First is Lindenill's Machu Picchuk, Second was Man-O- Boyz Arctic Breeze, Third was Langenau's Sumo of Stoneway, and Fourth is Kriss-D's I Love Dr. Zhivago.

More to follow.

Evan
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Prayers needed

Eddie Troki fell and broke her hip last night avoiding falling on Bono. Anyone who want to see her, she is in the hospital one exit from the show. What a shame, and I am sure it will put a damper on the Nation for her this year.

Evan
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Last of the morning

Bob had the first group lined up and takes the around, and now the second half of that group. I see Al outside the ring in from Puerto Rico,a nd there go the second three. So far he hasn't placed them, Bob, not Al. He send the first five off to the side, and tells them to stank outside, but keeps them all in.

In comes the second group with Georgie, then Laurie, Lennie, Kent, and Diane. I missed two, but I am old, so you have to cut me some slack. I do wonder if anyone is listening to this drivel and if I couldn't get voice recognition software to make it easier?

There they go the second group seven. Cindy is here with us again, and she reminded me that I will be working the welcome table later. I see Reggie is walking outside the ring, and Christine Sparanza walked by. Now, those are blue eyes. I see Libby is here and taking to Bob Moore. Cyndy does look great, and wants to remind us all to welcome the new people.

Evan's talking so Cyndy here. Bob is going over George's Novice bitch. The class is small maybe ten or so. There are some really nice dogs here at the show. The site is amazing - the sod is beautiful, the vendors seem to be getting a lot of business. The stall area is nice, the Colorado club had a nice food spread for everyone moving in on Tuesday night.

The Welcome Waggin' is a lot of fun. I have met so many new people, and seen lots of old friends. We now have about 100 candid photos on the "Who's Who?" board. It's a lot of fun. Gary's making me retake his picture because he lost a bet to Bart and was wearing a COLTS jersey and cap yesterday when I took his photo for the wall. Today he came back in his Bears jersey and wants me to PLEASE retake his picture! :) What do you think? Should I? ;)

I'M BACK! More individuals going on, and lots of talk about what is going on with the club, and Lea Ruggieri is here with us, and is such a nice person. She says only good things about people and it bores me to death. But, I appreciate the difference from the rest of the show. Now Lennie is holding Calamity Jane for the individual. It is sort of quiet here now, and I think there is going to be a seating problem by Saturday.

This location is great, but very limited food, (hot dogs and hamburgers), and not enough seats. But, the other stuff is great. Now Diane in the center with Miakoda. Great temperament, and a good looking bitch. Stormy came by and said she is in charge of the Pity Party even if she is here. I see that Bob has finished doing the individuals, and takes a break to wipe his hands. I don't see any color coming off on the tissues. Cindy Tellefson walked by with Bev, and I see that Gary Szymzyk has a dog now, so he must be entered.

Seven in the ring, and Bob takes the last three, led by Kent, and I know there are going to be some changes coming up any minute. Norma is talking.

Bob stands back to look them over, and he has seven good one to look over, he walks up and moves back and forth looking at every one fo them closely, and no one can say they didn't get a good look, YES, he moves Kent to the front with Sienna, then Calamity Jan, next is New Sensation then Inferno, and Bob brings in the next group.

Six in this group, and he tells them to take a lap, and off they go. Four together, and I see a bitch called Born To Trot that I would take home in a minute. There go the last three, and Akash catches my eye. Bob moves J-Lo to the front of that group, and now wants to look at his first group again. There go what might be his "dump" group, but I am not sure, but fairly sure. He looks at them and does excuse them. They get to go home to wait for another year, and another judge. We all know what that feels like. He has Miakoda in the rear, but I don't think that will stay that way.

There they go, one at a time. I thought I was getting excited, but no, they just turned the heat on. Man, the crowd loves I Get Around with Jack on her. Too bad only four can place in this group, there are lots of quality in this class. It is fun to see who is liked by the crowd. They seem generally to know what they are doing.

Bob takes Diane around and that is the last one, and that is a quality bitch, Miakoda. Bob loks them over, moves Scottie with J-Lo to the front, then Kent, Leslie with New Sensation and Georgie with Inferno, he also moves up Lennie with Soaring On A Breeze, and then Miakoda. I TOLD YOU! I am not as stupid as you have been told.

Now there are only six left and the rest are given a chance to relax for this year. He takes one down and back again, and looks at her standing, and is going to do them all. I do like the second one best. Sienna, but I am looking at her from a distance, and from above. Nancy Nellis is sitting here now, and watching. There goes New Sensation, a bitch that could win another day, and gets moves up on coming and going, something I can't see from here. I saw Bill Leonard a minute ago, and there is a bit of tension going on now, as he is making his placings, and one more to go.

Miakoda, and she should move up, if Bob likes her, but NO! And, they line up. Bob stands back, looks them over, from front to back and moves to the end t look at them from that perspective, and he instructs them to take tghe first three, and there they go with Scottie in the lead, Kent in third. From the side, I like Kent's the best and he moves her into second. So, it is Scott, Kent then Laurie, or rather their bitches.Bob asks for the three of them to stand in the middle facing me, and that is something to see. What great looking examples of our breed. Ron Peet came by with a great purple shirt. Now we see the three of them standing loose. Bob goes back to the front.

He folds his arms, stands back in the front and looks them over, then walks down the line to look at the rest. He instructs them and tells them easy. I heard Scottie tell his double handler, and he goes alone, and takes is slow. Bob says, DROP THE LEAD, and he does. Now Kent, with a very loose lead, now that is a fantastic moving bitch. Next is Laurie with New Sensation. That is a loose lead. Now Inferno with George and he gives bob a loose lead and she looks good. Bob is looking at them. Bob tells the crowd, "This is the worst time to double handle" and means it. He is right.

Now they lineI have been forced to sit next to Evan to provide security...every one is looking at us funny...FB

They go in the ring, and there is Joan Fox, and I see the big shift to the Right. There is one person in the ring holding a bib, and waiting for her handler, I remember years ago when I did that, and it scared the hell out of me. It was also exciting. I have brought Flower Boy up to the announcers stand with Bob and I. They are talking sports, and they are both so much more manly than me. I talk about dancing and flowers, so I know this is a treat for Bob.

I see Jane Kerner now walking about, and she is talking to Cappy, and There they go around with Carmen in his tux. He does clean up well. And, Norma is still talking. There is Bob Gheglari, and Gary is working the crows. Richard Sottile came by and Bobbie Kindy. Erin and Nancy Nellis are in the isle, and there is a bit more of doubling going on. Don Knight found breakfast, and I did talk to Illeana, and she has a big gold heart on her chest. She has a blouse on too. I get bored with the individuals, but that is just me. I should watch closer to see what temperament is about. I see Jean Whalen, and Norma is still talking, now to Twyla.

Carolyn Martello is working the ring, so her bitch must be in there. I did see Gloria Birch this morning, and Lew is talking to us now. I also see Scootie is here early, and Georgie is outside the ring talking to someone. Dave Firsche was here a wile ago, and it is very quiet in here. I see the Guz is in the ring, and looks bored. Karen Taylor is woking too, so I know she has a dog in the ring. Carmen is still doing the individuals. Bob Moore is here and I know Carole was here yesterday. Twyla is laughing and everyone is waiting for the judging of the placements to start. And Norma is still talking. Liz Leshhorn is here too, and lost a lot of weight. She wasn't trying to, but it looks great.

Carmen has broken them into two groups and he takes the first group around. I see Grace is talking to Paula and I see that Tedi is talking to Linda Bankhead and Joan Fox. Tedi is feeling great today, so the problems of this week are over, as far as I can see. Debbie Hokanan is here working the Foundation table and I notice that Carmen si doing another temperament test on the new group. Bob Moore came by to complain about the doublers, they are in front of the people who bought the seats, and they do block the view. It is interesting this year as the seats are behind the opening area, so that doublers can move around. It is a problem this year. Debbie Hokanan is talking to Illeana, and I tgold Bob to talk to Debbie and ask if she would have allowed it to happen this way if she was in charge. Nancy, (used to be Godek) is here and has a great new hair do. Short and blonde.

The crowd is starting to wake up, and a few favorites, but still individuals so it is time to talk to people. Sharon Avery is here now, and Tedi volenteered her to work on the calendar next year. That could be fun. Julie Hamasaki is here, and I know, I spelled it wrong.

Tish Walker came by to chat, and is upset over the turmoil. Tonight is a big night, and I wasn't gong to go to the meeting, but I guess I will. I don't expect any problems, Lew will take control.

Carmen is still judging and Norma is still a talking. Carmen has 12 or 13 dogs in the ring. Now he is starting to eliminate some of them, and takes the clzass around as a group. Bud Drew is here talking to Bobbie Kindy. And now Carmen has them down to 11. He looks them over, and heads to the front with Poterhouse with Lenny. I do like that dog, and Bill Basu is in second so Flower Boy is complaining that they are prejudice against Canadians. Bill has an Army son, Last Cowboy, another superior dog. Now Kent with Hot Shot, down and back one more tiime. Next is Tiffany with Simon Says, a crowd favorite. A nice sable. Next is Anything Goes. There are a lot of nice young dogs in this class. Ben Bignoria is drinking, but it seems to be coffee. At least it is in a coffie cup. Mike has Frazier, and then Scott with Tobias. Olivia is walking with Leslie, and growing up. Last place for now is Diane Brown Bull-Lee. And Carmen moves Lennie up front, then Kent, Tiffany, and Anything Goes. And around go the first two. Lennie's dog can move, and against the white wall, a great picture, now Kent leads the two and his dog is another super-star. Carmen stops them as they are, and now the next two. Ginnie Altman has come by, and is talking to Bob. And, Carmen reverses them for another trip. Each dog gets to lead one time. And now he takes the next two. Ginnie is telling Ed that she hasn't gained any weight, has lost no hair, and looks good. Flower Boy just talked to Ginnie to get her to sing for him. Ginnie looks great.

Now Carmen moves them to the center of the ring, and stacks them in reverse. So everyone looks at the wrong side, and takes them around from there, with Kent in the lead, then Lennie Tiffany and Scot. They are lined up and he says One at a time. I just heard the meeting tonight is at the Best Western, not the host hotel. I wonder who knows that?

There they go, and some support from the crowd, we have some great looking young dogs here, and even the last one with Bill Basu is shouted up. Christine Spagnola has one more and even that is a good one.

Now Kent brings his dog out to stand loose, (or what passes for loose for a handler), and now Lenny does the same and Carmen sends them to the end to line up. Some clear crowd favorites, and I see Scootie and Pat have a Corgie with them. That is a good looking, if a bit fat, dog.

Carmen is doing some directions and the handlers are indicating to the doublers what to do. And There go the first two, Ken in front and then Lennie. I don't think anything is going to beat Kent with that dog, it is a real top one, now the next two, and a lot of foot stamping for Tiffany a good looking sable. Now two more, and not so much noise, but certainly some.

Two more, and but two to go. The last three take a pass, and they are popular too. Carmen goes to the front of the line and looks them head on, and now he waks down the line looking at the first few from the front and now he backs up to look from the side, and everyone is telling the people outside to move, and there they gol, the whole class and Carmen is watchingthe front only and THAT'S IT!

First is Marquis Hot Shot, Second is Hickoryhills Porterhause V Babheim B, Third is Windy Acres-Dirigo Lookin' For Trouble, and Fourth is Zukerdok's-Makea's Tobiad

Bud Drew came by with pictures of me with Coco in 1979. What a great head of black hair I had back then. Bud looked like a kid.

Not on to another class. up againathe way they were. Bob says this is six very nice bitches and he is looking to see if the topline stays when they move, and there go the first three again. Now the last three, and I am watching the top lines after hearing Bob. And, First is Woodside's CK J- Lo's, Second was Hi Cliff Sienna Kaleef, Third was Totana Piper Hills Inferno, and Fourth is Azuma Bellasay's New Sensation.

I hope this works for all of you. Am sending this stuff out to the Blog before it is announced to the crowd here.

Evan
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Mid Morning in Colorado

I have been forced to sit next to Evan to provide security...every one is looking at us funny...FB

Tish Walker came by to chat, and is upset over the turmoil. Tonight is a big night, and I wasn't gong to go to the meeting, but I guess I will. I don't expect any problems, Lew will take control.

First is Marquis Hot Shot, Second is Hickoryhills Porterhause V Babheim B, Third is Windy Acres-Dirigo Lookin' For Trouble, and Fourth is Zukerdok's-Makea's Tobiad

Bud Drew came by with pictures of me with Coco in 1979. What a great head of black hair I had back then. Bud looked like a kid.

Not on to another class.

Evan
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This is the MATURITY MALE

PHOTOS BY TERRY COCHRAN

THIS IS the MATURITY Bitch -->

Thurs. Morning early first one

IT'S SHOW TIME

Another beautiful day in Colorado. The sun is out the dogs are washed, the day is clear, and I am alive. The 12-18 Bitches are in the ring, First person I saw when walking in was Alycia in a full plastic body cast. I would have painted it to look like Wonder Woman, but she just left it gray. The Famous Linda Battistoni is sitting in front of me, and Tedi is talking to Jane Kerner.

I saw Jamie Walker early today and she is looking marvelous, and I hear Louis spreading the word, and not posting anything. Smart move. Georgie is staneding here pointing to something, and I spent a little time talking to Big Dave Rinke. Rick Oslowski came by for a howdy, and there goes Donna and Leslie with Bart Bartly talking to Bob Eaton. I did see Martha Simonette early today, and will find time to talk to her later.

Chris Morgan came by yesterday and said that Jim is reading this nonsense, so I hope he is having as much fun at home as we are here. Danny Dwier is walking in front of us, and Bob Lindsey is filming as usual. It is strange to see people in shorts at 40 degrees out, but here in Colorado this is a warm trend. I see Maryellen Kish watching and now listening to Norma. Bob VanWinkle is talking to Kevin Renolds and DD Ardoin is looking for his seat.

Incidently, there are bitches in the ring. There goes Carolyn Margtello, and Sean is standing in front of us teaching people about dog shows. He is wearing a bib, so either he is in the ring soon, or just likes the look. The Guz is here and dressed to show, and I see Frank Frazano is now next to the ring, so he probably has another entry. They sure had a lot of winners so far. I saw Max at breakfast, so he must have something in the show.

OK, OK, to the show. He has them all in the ring, and has finished the individuals. Joyce Ebert just came by. There they go all together, no, just the first four, three more standing. I think there are more outside the ring. Kent is yelling at someone, and now Bob has seen who can move. He wants to check temperament on one again, and no, it is not goingto wok. He moves Kent to the front, Scottie in second, Jack in third. Kent has Isabella's One Woman Show owned by Martha Simonette. A good looking bitch. Bob now takes the others around, I think he liked his first four, and in comes the rest of the class.

Bob now moves the second part of the class, the first three, and four standing. The last three of the first group are standing off to the side. First our is JR. Just for the temperament test the second one gets a lot of applause, it is Melina's Shakira and she goes to the front, and there go the four of them. The crowd does like that bitch, and so do I.

Now Bob pulls out the last three, and moves the first four fromt eh second group to the side, and takes the last three of both groups together, six of them. I always have been good at math. He pulls out Alex, and lets the rest get a much deserved, if unwanted break, and out they go. And then there were nine. The second five, and the first group of four. He pulls Shakira and puts her in third, JR to fourth, and he is looking over the other three, and his first group, and takes his time to look them over and moves the three around agains, and there they go. I think they are going out, but not sure yet, and Bob looks at them, pulls Bill Tank out, and lets two go out to get ready for Utah next year, or is it Beaumont?

Now there are seven, and the first four take off with Kent in the front. Scottie behind him. Nice bitches, and he pulls Shakira into second. She is spectacular. Greg Eshette came by and wants us to think of him, and he is working the crowd. He does such a great job for our breed, in and out of the ring.

Now, down and back, first Kent, and now Shakira. The handler is laughing at the crowd reaction. Even Bob is laughing. Jimmy is ringside with a sport coat, talking to Linda Bankhead.

Now Bob goes to the first three and looks them over again and goes that way. A bit anti climatic, but it is in the books. First is Isabella's One Woman Show, Second is Melana's Shakira, Third is Shoal Creek's Sangria V Barick and Fourth is Kohlein's Southern Rain.

Ed (Flower Boy) just came to the announcer's stand with Thurmand, and so I get to take a break.

Evan
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Last from Wednesday in Colorado

Carmen is in there now with his last class for the day. He has 12 in there, and the class did have 19 entered so only seven absent, that is about 1/3, and not a message.

It is starting to get cold now and seems to be they aren't going to turn on the heat. I see Bill VanWinkle is here, and I have to find time to talk to him, I always enjoy him, and he has good ideas. I think a lot of people have left and so it is quiet again. Leana New came by, and her bitch won. There goes Karen Briggs O'Brian.

Carmen is watching and looking them over, and he took the entire class with Bill Basu in front. Now he is doing the individuals. Kevin Renolds came by. He was looking for his ride. Still more individuals, and no one seems too excited about what is going on. I see Sharee Moses doubling the dog Jimmie has, and Jimmie never seems to age. He is either as old as I am, or close, and yet, he is still out ther.

Carmen has them in two groups and his first group has Kent, Diane, Jimmie and Bill Basu. Not a bunch I would want to try to outhandle. Now Kent is moving Winsome's Ray Bearone V Ekolan. There goes Jimmy with Tazzman's Aregon. There goes Diane with Todorhaus Heart Of Gold, and that's the group. Carmen looks them over, puts Kent in front and bring sout the next group, Tiffany, Bill Basu, Sergio, and others. I just can't see that far.

I am sitting at the announcer's table, and so far, no one has told me to leave. I think a few might want to, but I serve the Little People, and so, here I sit. More double handling now, maybe people are just getting cold. Also, this is an older class, so maybe looking to promote a stud dog.

Carm3en has taken a group of five, and sent the rest out of the ring. Kent is still in front, then Tiffany, then Bill Basu, and Sergio in fourth. Diane is in last place, so far. Down and back with them again. He moved Jimmy to second, and takes Sergio down and back and moves him to second in front of Jimmy. I am probably wrong about these places, Jimmy just went back in second. He was just testing us. Carmen is talking to Diane in last place, moves up the line and puts her in fifth, Best of Dump. And, there they go, the first two, Kent and Jimmie, and Jimmie is covering Kent, and Kent is tryong to cut inside. Kent did say something to Jimmy and they both laughed, and now Jimmie in front and covered well by Kent. Kent then pulled back. They are both laughing and Jimmy clasped Kent on the shoulder.

Ther go the second and third. Lenny and Bill and now the other way around with Lenny in front. The last three, Diane, Sergeo, and Tiffany. He moves Diane to third. And he asks for Jimmy and Kent to bring them out to stand. Carmen stands back looks them over and looks at the next two, out from the side, standing natural. Like any of these handlers would allow that. Now Carmen takes the last three to look at them standing. He puts them all back in line iwth Jimmy leading, then Kent, Diane, and Lenny. He walks up to the line, looks at the fist dog, then tells them all to take them around and there they go. Now the crowd wakes up,. Carmen walks over watches hem and that's it.

First is Tazzmsan's Aregon, Second Winsome's Ray Bearone V Ekolan, Third was Todorhaus Heart of Gold, and Fourth is Winsome's Star of the Silbear Screen.

I am beat, and I can imagine Tedi is ready to crash. More dog show tomorrow, and I hope you enjoyed it through my warped eyes. Dania is here, so my day is complete.

Evan
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Next to last on Wednesday

Here we go with Bob and the 9-12 Bitches. There is a small class of six in this group, and there were 17 entered with five absent. So, using my advanced math skills, there have to be some more puppies someplace. There should be 12, and maybe he has half in the group and hidden the rest. Bob Eaton is in front of us now.

I was sorry to see people served with a Summons and Complaint. When I do it, I try to call the person and ask them to come get it, and avoid any problems. For whatever reason they were served, and seem to be upset. I understand, and I have made it clear, as of last night, I am no longer involved with the legal stuff. If asked, I will help, but I hope no one asks me.

Bud Drew is talking to Norma Hansberg, and I miss Rita. I miss the laugh the good talk, the kind words and the happy attitude. I saw a picture Cindy took of me, and had I seen it before I left home, I would not have come. I look way too thin and sickly, and know it will improve. Everyone is being very kind, but I can see the surprise.

Sheree Moses came by and looks great as usual. I thought I saw Martha Rinke, but now I can't find her. I sent Dave the Dresden Files, and he has the new Vachss book to read that I also sent him. That one was too dark even for me.

There goes Pat Ayres and Peter and Rhonda Cassiopio, what a lot of work he does for the foundation. It is a big job, and he does it well. There is Jennifer Root talking to Ben Bignoria, and Sharon Avery is walking by. Tedi is sitting next to Cappy and just waved at Georgie, and I know they are talking about me. They are laughing. Georgie brought his wife, now that is a gorgeous woman. I had never met her before. Greg Eshette walked by and Now Bob had done this group. Now three at a time. And the second three. No placings yet. I like his procedure, you can see what he is doing and sort of what he is thinking. He moves Georgie up front with Makea's How A Dream Is Mad, and sets the group aside, and now the second group.

Sheila and Mike Metz came by to say hello to all you poor fools that didn't make it here. This is a great place, and the weather, so far is just fine.

Now he has his group in place and is thinking about how to place them. Donna Calabrese is talking to Bob Dresher,and the judging continues. He puts Kent in front then Liz and two others. Ken has Tazzman's Serine Sy. I love a dog with a short name. And, now Mike has them all in line. Bob is calling some out to the middle from the end of the line, and he takes them around. I think these may be what he is going to excuse, there are four of them, and he thanks them and they get to go out to watch the rest of the show.

Now he replaces some and puts Georgie into third, and Diane Brown in Best Of Dump. There go the first three, with Kent in front and Georgie in third. Carolyn Martello just walked by. Bob Tells them to stand off, and takes the next three, leaving two standing. He moves Diane up one. There go the last two, and the crowd likes them. The Bitch Puppies are very very good quality. He lets go the last two. They were good one too.

Now he takes his first three out to the middle Serine, How a Dream is made and Hollywood Celebearity. I have to admit, (sorry for my opinion) I like the second one best with Liz Osler. It is Winsome's Hollywood Celebearity, and I don't know what Bob will do. He has three good ones up front. Down and back they go. It is very quiet in here, five o'clock and that might have something to do with it. He moved Sweet Jasmine Lenlor in second, and there they go in that order, the first three, and three more waiting. Now the last three, Georgie Diane, and Kelly.

Standing that is it. First is Tazzman's Serine, Second is Fircrest Sweet Jazman Lenlor, Third is Winsone's Hollywood Celebearity, (I still liked her best even if Kris is mad at me), and fourth is Makea's How a Dream Is Made. One more class to go.

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Mid afternoon after Dogs

The puppy dogs are in the ring. I see Tish standing next to Dan smith, and everyone has shifted to the right, that should not make Hillary happy. Oh, that is politics, I guess. Nancy Hubble is taking to everyone, and I see Dave Coleman is sitting and talking to the Guz. It was good to see Jerry in the ring, and he looks as good as ever.

It is quiet here now, and the class is about eleven 13 absent. I would hate to think that people are going to pull under Carmen, and I hope that is not what is going on. Twenty five entered, and over half didn't enter the ring. We won't know if that means anything until the next dog class. Jimmie has a great orange tie, and unusual for him. I did see Scootie and Pat, they both look great, and are sitting in front of me. I did get to say hello.

It is very quiet here, and Carmen is taking them each around. Now to the next group, and this should not take long. It looks like he has two groups of six. The crowd is silent, maybe because of the small class. I see Ray Johnson has a lei around his neck, so Pat Ayres can't be far away. I miss Helen Fisher, and I just heard that Helen Gleason's dog went first in Agility.

Carmen continues to judge, and there goes Ken Tank and Dean Wylie. And Kathy Tank.

Carmen is starting to place them and he has Inflights' Singin In The Rain in front. Now he takes them two at a time. Les Salowski came by, and we tried to solve the world's problems. We failed so far. Now he leaves the three in front. And is looking over his group, four. There goes Pam Stoesser. Now Kent is in front with Kaleef's Leonardo V Kenlyn, and he could win this class. Now Carmen has five left and let the rest go. There they go, and Kent, and he counts them off before I could say anything more.

First is Kaleef's Leonardo V Kenlyn, Second is Inflight's Singin In The Rain, Third is Whitside's Freedom's Front Line and Fourth is Kaleef's Jaepaul Shazam.

Now on to 9-12 Puppy Bitches.

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Mid Afternoon

Evan Joan Fox and Bill Bergraff are sitting with the announcers and Twyla just came by. I was told that the law suit was just served, so maybe there is going to be some trouble today. I sure hope not. I had mailed it to everyone so it should not have been a surprise.

Sam Isreal is standing her, and Michael Cheeks is talking. Bob is judging the 6-9 Puppy bitches and it sure is a good looking class. I did get to talk to Alycia Firtche, and I see Jack Kilgore walking by as is Trish Wylie. I know they all have different married names, (well, not Jack) but the rest of them do.

I am trying to decide if Joan looks younger than her daughter, and I am not so sure. The Guz is talking to Carl Radzavitch and Betty is sitting there too. Fred is hugging Maryellen. Linda is hawking the calendars, and it is almost impossible to refuse her. She is persistant. Nancy is sitting with Bobby Kindy, and Linda just promised a calendar with naked men is you aren't turned on by the dogs. I don't know if we can trust her, Joan says she does have one.

I got to show Joan a new card trick. It is a bit slow right now, and there goes half the class. These bitches look good and so do the dogs. Now Bob takes a look at the group and starts to place them, Jack first then Leslie, Greg and Kent, and off to the side they go.

Now the next group. Three go over to the other side, and he calls in the stewart. Over by the wall there are a bunch, but I don't know what is going on. He now brings in that group, eight bitches. He let three go, and the other four take another trip around, led by Bill Basu, and he lets them take some time off too. I guess he wanted to excuse those, but gave them another chance to excite him, they didn't.

Now he takes three from the next group, Now another three with Jack in front.
Now he places from those six, starting with Jack, then Georgie and Leslie. He pulls out four, and now his next group, three more, headed by Kent. There they go,a nd I like what Kent is showing, but too far away for me to see the number she is Frida Kahlo and now the last two. So, he has six in front, and another five behind. He heads tot he five, pulls two from the middle and moves them up in front of the back group.

Bob stands back and looks over the end of the line and pulls our four of them he wants to see. Two from the front and two from the back and they take a lap. He is talking to the four and off they go to wait for next year. In the front now is Avion Josephine of Pioneer Acres, then Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature. But I doubt they will stay this way. Leslie in third with a crowd favorite is Kiefernfels Iflifewerelikethat (I didn't make that up). And then some more dogs. I am tired of typing.

He is taking them all down and back and they are calling for the 6-9 Puppy Dogs. There goes Debbie Kaser walking by and Al Martin is in front of me. Sue Wylie came by and I see everyone is starting to mill about. Bob has a class of seven in there anchored by Kent, and everyone of them is quality. It is fun to watch this quality of juding. He takes the last four, and now the first three. He moves Leslie to second and the crowd likes that. And Georgie goes in second and that's the way it is.

First was Avion Josephine of Pioneer Acres, Second was Kridler's Nutmeg V Signature, Third was Kiefernfels Ifliewerelikethat, and Fourth was Windy Acres Capital Gains V J-Lyn.

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Break time on Wed.

The Breeder of the year want to Terry Kriedler and Leslie Beccia. I just got a big hug from Christing Granger, and spent some time with LanaLee. The Mentoring seemed to go well,I enjoyed having people who were forced to listen to me. Brent came with Karen Taylor,, and I will find time to talk to him later. He is always ready with a joke. I am meeting with the Foundation later to discuss the Will Program. I see Bill Basu and Jack Newton are talking to Tedi so she must be feeling better. I see Carolyn Martello and she is holding that great Black Bitch she has. What a great looking German shepherd. Cindy is here at the table to welcome the new people. She is taking pictures and I saw mine, and am depressed. Kathy Potter is walking by and stopped to talk to Sam Colven.

DD Ardoin is in front of us. We are a bit hight for anyone to talk to, but I can lean over, or even stand to the side for the bleachers. They have folding seats in four rows. Behind them is a long row of bleachers. Erin Nellis is sitting up here now, and she is another one of those who just stays beautiful every year. Seh never stops working.

They are doing the Hero Dogs then Rescue Dogs and then on to the puppy judges.

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Second Mid day on Wednesday

I took time to watch the judging and Georgie won with Blonde Bombshell. She never took a bad step, and three were lots of good bitches in the Maturity. I think I saw three that will go Select, and a couple more that could. I did talk to Kathy Tank today, and she and Ken were not happy with the last class. They had Showoff who is one of my all time favorites and she didn't win. On to Specials, she was on and should do well. Sheryll Brown is walking by and she did put up the decorations on the ring, and that is something that makes it look even greater.

I got to say hello to Kris Frasano, who looks fantastic. She said she didn't lose weight, but she looks like she did. Reggie has grown up and I was asked who the good looking young guy was in the ring. What a great handler he has become.

I spent a few minutes with Donna, she and Leslie are both here healthy, and working the ring. It is good to see them without any problems. I saw Nicky Bunch, but didn't get to say hello, another lady who never seems to change.

Eddie Troki is here and we got to hug, and I also see Carole Moore, and found out that Tom Brown isn't here.

Carmen is doing Best in Maturity and the two animals are in the ring. The Bitch in front standing free and Kent with the male. Carmen looks at them both, walks around them and tells them to take them around There they go, with the male in front. Two very very nice dogs. Carmen goes to get the ribbons, and he looks over at them, and we can't tell, and neither can the crowd. They haven't gotten the ribbon yet, and everyone is waiting, as they stand at the end of the ring and Carmen marks the book. The steward is holding the ribbons, and I don't thinnk Kent or Georgie knows yet either. And YES, it's Kent with the male for Best in Maturity.

Joan Fox and her lovely daughter are talking to Paula and I see Don Knight here too, I think now might be a time to shop. I can't take the rescue presentation without tearing up.

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Mid day on Wednesday

It is Maturity time. I am not mentoring any more. Everyone is sick of listening to me, and I wanted to watch. I see Dave Firtche here talking to me, and he and Bill Bergraff are talking, and I see Mike Sherman talking ot Joann. Paula is here and Karen Taylor went by.

I spent some time talking to Ed, he is always interesting. We solved the world's problems, and tomorrow we will work on the situation with the club. I will be at the welcome table tomorrow, and I did get to march with the Foundation in the opening parade.

Futurity Dog is Kalees's It's All About Me, Bese Opposite, and Best In Futurity bitch is Ch. Jagan-Karagin Happyslysitall. I didn't want her to win, the name is way too long for me to type. It is all about me. Lew came by for a minute and said hello. I am just glad someone is talking to me. I even tried to say hello to Kris, and she smiled, so maybe there is hope after all. I saw Vivian and Tom Brown, sitting with Jack and Marylou Newton. Tedi is here, and is not at full strength, but she is strong enough to bitchslap me if she doesn't like what I do.

I did get to talk to Sharon Allbright, and she is strong and ready to answer any questions. I saw Diane Brown, how does she get better looking each year? I need to talk to her about that. Debbie Hokanan is here and helping at the Foundation as is Peter Cassiopio. I am continuing to work on Peter to run for Treasurer at the end of the year. So far, he won't.

They are doing Maturity dogs, and Jimmie went in front with Ch Kaleef's Joshua V./Kenlyn, then Kent with Keylis Bloomsberry's In Thyme. Bob is looking a t the rest of threm and takes them around. I see him watching the next threee Georgie, Kent andLeslie. He now thake another three, and it looks like the first two aren't going to change, and he seems to be looking for any thing else he likes. Bob has four over tin the corner, and Jack is there, and my eyes aren't good enough to see who else is there. He is going down the line, but this first two are out in fornt, and now he pulls Ch Marquis Stealing The show for and he has three to look over, Jimmie, Kent in second and then Leslie. They are standing free, (sure, like that group would let them stand free) and the crowd likes Leslie in third. Now he looks at the last four, and they stand and he walks over and looks at them from the other side. The crowd is quiet, and he is looking at Scottie's dog, and then the last two. I don't think he is overwhelmed with them but they are quality and then they go back in line.

Now he is taking Jimmine down and back. And some aplause. Bob looks the dog over and now takes Kent down and back. More support for that dog, In Thyme. Now the third one iwth Leslie,a nd Bob loooks hard at his first three and leaves them as they our, now number four. My eyes are older this year.

I see Bud Drew talking to Sergeo.

Not much going on with the crowd, but lots of people here. I see Paula, not Pamela, already doing her shopping.

Bob is taking them all down and back again, and he is on his fifth, and he has six of them in what must be his keepers, and four over against the far wall. Now he goes to the front, and tells Jimmin something and Jimmie grins and there they go, the first two, Kent and Jimmie. Now he takes the last three and they take a last pass? Not a lot of smiles on the handlers. Ob goes back to the front, and he looks over this first two again, now from the front. Kent is working hard to beat Jimmie, but I doubt he will do it. Bob is giving them a long stare, I don't think he has made up his mind. Now he walks down the line and stops at each one to show he is looking, and now back to the front, and he is looking at the number one dog. He moves Georgie in fromt with Ch Darby-Dan's Just Jack and takes the three around. He leaves them like that, but now a pass with Kent in front. The next one, I predict will be Jimmie in front. He looks at those three, and stands to look at them, and YES, there goes the three with Jimmie in front Bob walks towards them follows them, and looks at them now as they stop.

HE GIVES IT TO KENT WITH STEALING THE SHOW!

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Wednesday at the show

It is the morning. The best thing for me is to travel through the stalls and see the names of those I want to see later. I saw everyone I know has a stall. I got here early and got to watch it fill up. I think there are more people than I have ever seen for a Futurity, the place looks full already.

I see Don Knight, and Jerry Guzzman are here, and Bob Grady is wearing a purple jacket. I see Jimmie, and talked to him for a bit. Ginnie Altman is here, looking younger than ever, and seems to have figured out this thing about age.

The Famous Linda Bastionni is here,a nd so id Dorothy Lynn. Bob Eaton is standing talking to Bill Basu, and Dan Dwyer is taling to Ed Barritt who seems to be doing all the talking. There goes Libby, and I Terry Miles Green and Bill Tank.

They finished the Futurity while I was mentoring, so I will just give the winners. Futurity Winner's dog is Kaleef's It's All About Me. I think you can get the pedigrees on the catalog which I think Bill has on line. Let me know if not.

In the Ameteur Futurity /Maturity Best In Maturity is Ch Marquis' Show Stopper Surigo and Best Opposite In Maturity is Scharo/ark Too Hot To Hold. In the Futurity the Best in Futurity is Melanias Orion and Best Opposite was Lorien's Quiet Nights of Encore.

I am sitting with Bill Burgraff, and Bob Dresser, so I should be able to figure out this stuff. Now, I have to go mentor some more, and Carmen is doing the Futurity Bitches. He is in a tux and does look good while judging.

Sean just came by to say hello to his mom. We miss you Joanne, why aren't you here?

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Early Wednesday

It begins today. The Futurity/Maturity the puppy classes the show of the year. All the dreams, the hopes, the anguishes disapointments and the wishes for our future start today. It is early and I will be headed to the Arena soon, to help mentor the minds of those who want to judge our breed, Lord have mercy on their souls. A number of those attending are doing so to be able to judge our Futurity, so watching must be bitter sweat to them.

Next year Sharon Avery and Pam O'Dell will be eligable, and I am sure will be two of the judges. But, this year the entries are set, the judges are ready, the sod is down, and the roads are full of puppies ready to show us all what we have worked for hard to achieve.

Because of my role, I probably won't post early, but I do promise to be back. Don't go away.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

CONSTRUCTION REROUTING

There is a problem with construction at the Crossroads exit to go to The
Ranch. Here is a way around it.

From the Best Western or other hotels S. of the exit:
Go past the Crossroads exit to the N. Windsor exit and turn right on
County Rd. 5 to the site

From the hotels N. and Fort Collins go to the same exit but you will turn
left when you get off and go to Rt. 5. to the site.

Please pass this on to anyone you know out here and I am trying to get the
hotels to print the directions.

Joan
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Tuesday evening

The seminar wass interesting, and LanaLee did a good job, with a lot of information in a short amount of time. Helen Gleason did her part too, and we all heard a lot about our breed and the standard. We got to go out in groups to evaluate dogs. They brought one after the other, and they all looked great. Finally I couldn't deal with it any longer, so I asked Kent who it was he had. A fantastic looking young male, with everything I like. It turned out to be the Samari son I wanted to see. Then they brought this great looking bitch, turned out to be Leagaly Blonde. I guess they didn't bring bad stuff for us to look at.

I did see Jack Newton and Marylou, and Liz Leshhorn is here and was headed out to dinner with Robert. I talked to Tom Mesdag for a bit, and we tried to solve the troubles of the world, and failed.

I am skipping the hospitality. It seems sides have been drawn, and both sides think I am responsible for the problems of the club. I figure by tomorrow it will be time to watch a dog show, and so I am skipping the gathering. I will try to find out what is going on, and let everyone know. But, as I told Lew, after tonight I have nothing to do with any of the club problems, will not get involved, and will not give any advice. It tried to get things resolved, but it didn't work, so I am out of here, (but will be enjoying the show).

This is a very big site, with four main buildings, and plenty going on. Lots of people are here, so tomorrow we sit to mentor at the Futurity. I get a group that has to listen to me. How great is that?

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Second part of the Seminar

We are filling in for the judges Seminar.

I just talked to Lamar Fredricks, and he is not coming to the seminar. Bob Gheglari came in, as did Paula. She told me that Harley got his HIT today, good news.. Pam O'Dell is behind me and Terry is taking pictures. I saw Clare Drosdick and LanaLee is here, and I got to say hello to Helen Gleason. Ben came in and is working the crow.

Emily St.Hillare is behind me. They have great lunches for everyone, and the crowd is eating and laughing. It is going to be a fun day. Bob Freeny is here to learn about German Shepherds and he and Linda are still talking. I talked to Gene Gray, and Don Durkson is sitting at my table.

Sharon Avery and Michael are here, so my day is made. Cindy Bartley came in, and the room is filling up. I got to talk to Bart for a minute, and he looks good. Pam Stoesser jsut came in with a tripod, so I guess she is taking pictures. She is setting up her computer and I think she is recording this, and seems to know what she is doing.

Besides lunch they have a disc of the Total GSD the Standard, Judging the German Shepherd by Helen Fisher, and the Illustrated standard. There are 34 people here, and a few signed up at the door. Food enough for everyone, and a nice set-up.

I have looked over the program for this Seminar, and tomorrow I will be a mentor for the Futurity/Maturity judging. That means I will do what I can to type while I try to confuse as many of the new judges as I can in the limited time I will have. We are about to start, so more later today.

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Tuesday mid-day

It is midmorning and I came over to the location to see what is going on. The air is clear, it is about forty degrees out, and cold. At least to me.

The stalls are clean and roomy, very safe. I did get to hug Gail Hardcastle and she lost all the weight I did, and looks fantastic. I saw Dan Dwyer, Paul Johnson and also got to talk to Randy Darnell for a minute. Reggie was there talking to Richard Sottile so I also got to renew that relationship, Reggie has grown at least a foot and is getting to look like a man. I hate how fast the days go by.

The grounds are great, and the grass is thick and green. The ring looks bigger to me every year, and it astounds me that I might have been able to run it at one time. I did see Fred Migliore but he didn't want to talk to me, so I didn't push it. He and I have argued about the club this year, and he seems to be taking it serious. I don't. I did see Ben Bignoria and he is taking the Seminar too, so that makes it even more fun.

They are doing the temperament test, and it seemed a bit chilly to me to stand a watch, but did for a minute or two. It seemed strange not to see Bob Penny out there. Dean Whiley is here, and we howdied and shook, and I hope he does get on the board. He would be a great addition.

I see a lot of people starting to mill about, and the Seminar should be interesting. I plan to spend the afternoon there, so I will post this and more later.

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Tuesday Morning

Cold, damp, crisp and clear. That is my first impression. I met some nice young folks from Minnisota who have some good animals, so it sounds. He asked what dogs I have had, and I couldn't think of a good way to answer that. Again, I am reminded of the words of Mark Twain, "People would worry less about what other thought of them, if they only realized how seldom they did."

I am headed over to the Center to work on the Judges Seminar, Tedi asked them to volenteer me. It sure is a good thing she isn't my Sargent in the military, I would be out on every mission.

Had breakfast with Dave Coleman, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone. The Seminar entry looks like a great group of people, and LanaLee is giving it, so that should be fun. LanaLee and I used to show against each other about the turn of the century, and so if we can remember who we each are, it will be good to talk again.

I will be on the Blog more, since I have the new system and don't have to depend on anyone to let me get on line. I will try to update as many times a day as I can, so check often if interested. If not, ignore it all, and think about next year.

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Touch and Go on Monday

It was not at sure thing today. At five this morning the trip was off, but by eight we were packing. We were a bit late, getting to LAX parking less than one hour before the flight, but made it fine. We even had time to sit a minute before the two hour flight.

Denver airport was great, about sixty and clear, man is the sun bright with air you can't feel as in Los Angeles. The drive out was easy, less than an hour and we went by the show site, and it looks big, and impressive.

We ran into Paula, Dave and Jan with a good looking Elmo son. Had a meal and now have been going over some work that was sent by FAX. I have some stuff to respond to, then it is all dog shows. Tedi is on the Education Committee and I am working wih her tomorrow at the Jude's Seminar as a mentor. That should be a kick. Can you imagine anyone listening to me?

I promise to tell all, see as much as I can, and bring you into the show. It is going to be a great week.

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Sunday, October 14, 2007

The last day of the Great State of California

Yes, this is the last day in California. Tomorrow I head to LAX to head for Colorado, and the great chance to see my friends, make some new ones, stop all rumors and if possible see the greatest dogs in the country.

There are a lot of conventions. I attended the International Brotherhood of Magicians a year ago, and enjoyed it. Lots of people who share my hobby, old friends from years ago, and some new friends to find. I am looking forward to the same sort of experience this year in Colorado. There may be no new tricks to learn, (I didn't lean anything from the magicians either), but there will be surprises in who produced what, some new young handlers to carry on in the future, and some new storries to carry us through another year.

We will learn who will judge next year, who will be running out club for the next few years, and who has lost a bit of hair, gained a bit of weight, and a few of us who have survived the challenge of life. It is going to be a great week, and today is my last day in California. It can't come too soon.

I understand the process now, Zoe is making sure the Blog ramblings make it to the List. Everyone can get the Blog and only the List members can read the List. Everyone with a computer, can read the Blog, or anyone can forward it, copy it, or trash it. I don't know who is more blessed. I guess it is a personal choice. I choose to head for Colorado.

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Saturday, October 13, 2007

Saturday before the Big Show

I got my advance copy of the Red Book at class today. It is another great edition, congratulation to Liz for the job she does. Liz will be at the National, and it was fun to sit with all those who will be there. Tom and Vivian Brown came by as usual, and they are headed to Colorado as well. Tedi and I are both healthy so we will be there, and I plan to attend the Educational Seminar, and I was able to get the right to mentor someone. I want to mentor Sharon Avery, who has forgotten more than I ever knew about the German shepherd. But, we know the best jokes to tell each other.

Twyla was there and is ready for the Big Show. She got Tedi to double handle a bitch with her, (but of course neither of them would ever do that, it being discouraged by the AKC). I have been reading the List, which is unofficial for the GSDCA, as I will be this year. Being unofficial means I will go back to what I did on the Blog before Debbie decided to make me official. I am not sure there will be any difference.

I plan to let my fingers do what my brain is thinking and try not to let reason or common sense interfere. I am looking forward to the Special Class where Dania starts to talk to me, and helps by "spotting" what is going on in the ring. I hope you all enjoy it half as much as I do sending it.

I have about another six hours in the office today, half of Sunday, then on my way. I will look forward to seeing all my old friends, my young ones, and any strangers who are new friends I haven't met yet. Be sure to come by and introduce yourself.

Evan Asgard German Shepherds
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Wednesday

Here we are, but five days away from another national. Lots of intrigue, a bit of hurt feelings, campaigns and worry about the election. But, a great show ahead, and great friends to see again, and some new to make. I will continue to see the good in our organization, the quality in our dogs, and the good cheer of our members. Join me.

Evan
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Monday, October 08, 2007

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Second try

I am trying the second method that Zoe gave me. I spend about two hours today trying to figure out what to do, then played with the new puppies, came back and read over Zoe's posts to me, and then played with the puppies even more. Now, this is my next attempt. I did send out a message on how to get to the Blog, and it worked for me, now if I can make my nonsense get there, you can all share in my insanity.

Evan
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

THE UNOFFICAL BLOG OF THE GSDCA 2007 National Specialty

Specialty Show October 17 -21 2007
Obedience Friday October 19, 2007
Agility Wednesday and Thursday October 17-18, 2007
Tracking Saturday and Sunday October 13-14, 2007
Inaugural WDS Trial Saturday and Sunday October 20-21, 2007

CONFORMATION JUDGES
Mr Ed Barritt - Intersex
Dr Carmen Battaglia - Dogs, Futurity/Maturity Bitches, Jr Show
Dr Robert Kish - Bitches, Futurity/Maturity Dogs

OBEDIENCE
Dr Wm Beauchamp
Mrs DeDee Rose
Ms Susan Oviatt-Harris

AGILITY
Ms Carol Mount

RALLY
Capt Stephen A D Picciuolo

HERDING
Mr Kent Herbel
Mrs Lori Herbel
Ms Rochelle Stanford-Dias
NOTE:please come-by the LONGHORN Arena on Tuesday, October16th beginning at 9am to have your GSD's Herding Instinct Tested! The dogs LOVE the Sheep!!

WDA TRIAL
Mr Mike West
Dr David Landau