Amateur Futurity Bitches
For Paula, who is not here, but would still bitch about the job I am not doing, the Amateur Futurity Dog was absent. In Bitches, first was Dawnhill's S[parta RA Cr. Goharistmas, and Third was Kubistraums Pippin Peak.
Dr. Golfarb is doing Maturity Dogs. I went to the mail building to buy a knotworst. As she said in Pretty Woman, "Big Mistake".
My day is complete, I just got to talk to Linda Ferguson. She is one of my favorite persons, after Tedi.
First was Tatum's Welove To Ttump Thati, just reminds me how much Jane, even though this was Jeff's breeding, Second was Ch Covy-Hill's Compass-pp, a dog I have liked for a long time. I have always wanted to put up a Black, and maybe some day I will be able to do so. I do like Compass. Third was Lacomtesse Mimic Vici and Fourth was Ch Kysaharh's Whiskey Comboy. Another great selections by Dr. Goldfarb.
There are a lot of people taking, laughing and hugging. Not that much interest in the ring, but maybe it is just me. The candy is going well, I haven't had to push it.
Evan
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
kBest
We only have on amateur Futurity Dog, so we may go right to the bitches. Gloriua is doing Best in Futurity rigfht now.
I just spent some time talking to Joanna Rand. Rand. Her grandaughter is getting married. I did the mom's divorce. Time goes by so fast. Gloria has asked to have Morton in the ring to help with the presentation. A very nice gesture.
She gives it to the dog, Kenlyn's Lacy.
I just spent some time talking to Joanna Rand. Rand. Her grandaughter is getting married. I did the mom's divorce. Time goes by so fast. Gloria has asked to have Morton in the ring to help with the presentation. A very nice gesture.
She gives it to the dog, Kenlyn's Lacy.
Futurity Bitches
I was sitting with Nancy Hubbell and wish Midas could have been here. He is one of my top choices. Futurity Dogs are done, and Morton did a great job, and explained why he did what he did. First was Todorhaus Black Hawk V. Lutzhaus, Wyatt Erp V Tin
Roof, Third was TRJ's Johnny Walker Red V Luzak and Fourth was Cross Timber's Harvey of Candias. Now the bitches are in the ring. Gloria is ready to start judging. Captivia came by, she is the Draper daughter,, and a great person. I have so enjoyed watching her grow up.
I got to talk to Morton, he was dismissing the long bodies are not going to make it under him, and I agree. We are starting to get a longer dog. I am not sure I would fault it, but I do recognize the problem. We are also getting a bigger dog and bitch. Again, in my opinion, I don't mind the size.
Erin is here not talking to Cindy. Nice people, and Gloria is starting to go through the bitches.
I saw Tony last night, and he will be helping announce on Saturday. The rest of the time, it will be Bob and me. I do enjoy doing it, I get bored at dog shows. Hell, I get owned at movies. I have a short attention span, and often when I am talking about something, I will
And, Gloria is taking them around. Kent is taking around a bitch, and I see Scott with Don Knight's bitch. We saw Elizabeth Knight in K Mart last night. We went there to buy candy for the shows. I always have a bowl of candy at the announcer's table, otherwise no one would come talk to me. Olivia just went around. I miss Leslie, and didn't know how much I would. So many gone forever, and it changes the National for me.
Mike has a bitch in there that does not want to be told what to do. My Maria has a mind of her own, and he is doing what he can with her. She is a very stylish bitch and a great mover. I would put her up. I guess I should not say stuff like that because I may judge some shows in the future. Lacey just went around, and I do like her. There are a lot of people here, but few are watching the show.
Everything is going well at the office. Both of my court appearances were taken care of. So, I made a right decision to come to the show. John Beamont was here, and seems in great shape. He looks younger than last year. John is one of those I look forward to seeing at the National, and now that he married Vickie, I can visit with them both. Two people i do like and respect.
Gloria has broken her classes, as she does. six at a time, and she moves Olivia and Mike to second and third. I see she has Lacy in front and Mike in second. Now third. She takes Mike alone and YES she puts him in front of the group. Now in second with LACY back in front, and out they go that way, and in with the next group. Zach, Bill Tank, Kent, Another group, only five. Ben Bigonia is here, not dressed to handle.
Kent is leading the group, and individuals being done. I did get to talk to Celeste, that is always a high point in my day. That, and giving a hug to Diane Brown. I can't believe how her daughter has grown.
Look, this is a great facility for dog shows. It is just so hard to get to, if you live in California. Very few West Coast people are here, but the grounds are beautiful, and everything is here. But, I still think we should rotate so others can see our breed.
Gloria is taking them down and back, and now lines them up. She gives them a look, and moves Kent to third. And, she goes down the line touchings each of them. I can't imagine how hard this must be for Gloria with Cappy gone. Diane Brown in the lead with a great new hair du. And they stand again. Bob (The Voice of The National) called the other group back. Out with the old, and in with the new.
They are calling the Amateur Dog class. One dog, but still a chance for a ribbon.
The group is in there, and one came out, but they are taking bibs, so I guess she is reducing her choices. She has got six left. Kelly is in front, then Mike. I guess my eyes aren't what they should be, as i can't see the numbers. Now the last three, Olivia, Diane andKent. And they line up again, Gloria says, (gestures), slow and easy and off they go. More interest than the dogs, but it is warmer. Bill Tank just came by and said someone dropped off a room key. I suggested it might have been a suggestion, b ut he didn't think so. Now she has five. Down and back. She puts Zach in second. and walks to the center of the ring and off they go. Gloria puts her arms.
First is Kenlyn's Lacey, Second is Hello Goodbye of Kennelwood Edan, third is Winsome's Mover Ovbear Boys and Fourth is Bark Hills Sunshine of Baskerville
Roof, Third was TRJ's Johnny Walker Red V Luzak and Fourth was Cross Timber's Harvey of Candias. Now the bitches are in the ring. Gloria is ready to start judging. Captivia came by, she is the Draper daughter,, and a great person. I have so enjoyed watching her grow up.
I got to talk to Morton, he was dismissing the long bodies are not going to make it under him, and I agree. We are starting to get a longer dog. I am not sure I would fault it, but I do recognize the problem. We are also getting a bigger dog and bitch. Again, in my opinion, I don't mind the size.
Erin is here not talking to Cindy. Nice people, and Gloria is starting to go through the bitches.
I saw Tony last night, and he will be helping announce on Saturday. The rest of the time, it will be Bob and me. I do enjoy doing it, I get bored at dog shows. Hell, I get owned at movies. I have a short attention span, and often when I am talking about something, I will
And, Gloria is taking them around. Kent is taking around a bitch, and I see Scott with Don Knight's bitch. We saw Elizabeth Knight in K Mart last night. We went there to buy candy for the shows. I always have a bowl of candy at the announcer's table, otherwise no one would come talk to me. Olivia just went around. I miss Leslie, and didn't know how much I would. So many gone forever, and it changes the National for me.
Mike has a bitch in there that does not want to be told what to do. My Maria has a mind of her own, and he is doing what he can with her. She is a very stylish bitch and a great mover. I would put her up. I guess I should not say stuff like that because I may judge some shows in the future. Lacey just went around, and I do like her. There are a lot of people here, but few are watching the show.
Everything is going well at the office. Both of my court appearances were taken care of. So, I made a right decision to come to the show. John Beamont was here, and seems in great shape. He looks younger than last year. John is one of those I look forward to seeing at the National, and now that he married Vickie, I can visit with them both. Two people i do like and respect.
Gloria has broken her classes, as she does. six at a time, and she moves Olivia and Mike to second and third. I see she has Lacy in front and Mike in second. Now third. She takes Mike alone and YES she puts him in front of the group. Now in second with LACY back in front, and out they go that way, and in with the next group. Zach, Bill Tank, Kent, Another group, only five. Ben Bigonia is here, not dressed to handle.
Kent is leading the group, and individuals being done. I did get to talk to Celeste, that is always a high point in my day. That, and giving a hug to Diane Brown. I can't believe how her daughter has grown.
Look, this is a great facility for dog shows. It is just so hard to get to, if you live in California. Very few West Coast people are here, but the grounds are beautiful, and everything is here. But, I still think we should rotate so others can see our breed.
Gloria is taking them down and back, and now lines them up. She gives them a look, and moves Kent to third. And, she goes down the line touchings each of them. I can't imagine how hard this must be for Gloria with Cappy gone. Diane Brown in the lead with a great new hair du. And they stand again. Bob (The Voice of The National) called the other group back. Out with the old, and in with the new.
They are calling the Amateur Dog class. One dog, but still a chance for a ribbon.
The group is in there, and one came out, but they are taking bibs, so I guess she is reducing her choices. She has got six left. Kelly is in front, then Mike. I guess my eyes aren't what they should be, as i can't see the numbers. Now the last three, Olivia, Diane andKent. And they line up again, Gloria says, (gestures), slow and easy and off they go. More interest than the dogs, but it is warmer. Bill Tank just came by and said someone dropped off a room key. I suggested it might have been a suggestion, b ut he didn't think so. Now she has five. Down and back. She puts Zach in second. and walks to the center of the ring and off they go. Gloria puts her arms.
First is Kenlyn's Lacey, Second is Hello Goodbye of Kennelwood Edan, third is Winsome's Mover Ovbear Boys and Fourth is Bark Hills Sunshine of Baskerville
Show buriness is my life
Bob is here now,so I am extra only. In the ring is a large grop of great dogs. I figure nine regions, two from a region, that means 18 dogs. Twyla is not here to correct my math. I may have to phone a friend.
I talked to Frank Frasano, he is working the crowd. Kent has a nice looking dog in the ring,and moving him slow. I do have a catalogue, and as the day goes on I will look up names. Cindy is giving out the books, and most of them are pre-paid. Linda came by to get one. I am going to take a break and go talk to Dave and Martha, I promise to come back. Or is that a threat.
Gloria Birch came by. We so much miss Cappy. Again, I miss Jane Kerner. She always brightens my show. Norma Hansburg is talking to me now. We are amazed how dogs darken at the National.
I talked to Frank Frasano, he is working the crowd. Kent has a nice looking dog in the ring,and moving him slow. I do have a catalogue, and as the day goes on I will look up names. Cindy is giving out the books, and most of them are pre-paid. Linda came by to get one. I am going to take a break and go talk to Dave and Martha, I promise to come back. Or is that a threat.
Gloria Birch came by. We so much miss Cappy. Again, I miss Jane Kerner. She always brightens my show. Norma Hansburg is talking to me now. We are amazed how dogs darken at the National.
A new day arising Futurity males
Here we are, and it is not as cold. It is 37 and almost balmy. I talked to Morton, and he looks ready to judge. Bob and I are announcing again together. We are outside this morning and the drama of the day is Kathy Potter fell and cut her eye, and we are waiting for the ambulance.
Everyone is here,a nd myu fingets are numb. We picked up Zoe to bring her, and she is inside doing obedience. Tom Mesdag is doing the steward thing, and it is a lot of work, he keeps moving.
I did talk to Butch this morning and I see Sharon Avery sandwiches in each hand. She gave one to Mike. I went and candy, but it seems early, not one is eating it yet. That will change. The Rinkes are here,a nd Tedi got out of the car. Lots of excitement, and tension in the year. Gail came by, and I wonder if there are more than one of her, she is everywhere. Most of the catalogues are prepaid so everyone is checking.
Karen Taylor helped me get on line again. I got my hot spot working, then looked for a network. One that was available was a FBI Drone, so I decided to let Karen do it. I like my government, but I do not mess with the FBI. I do admit, I am looking for the drone.
Bob is here and we are fighting to keep chairs at the table. In go the dogs. More to come.
Evan
Everyone is here,a nd myu fingets are numb. We picked up Zoe to bring her, and she is inside doing obedience. Tom Mesdag is doing the steward thing, and it is a lot of work, he keeps moving.
I did talk to Butch this morning and I see Sharon Avery sandwiches in each hand. She gave one to Mike. I went and candy, but it seems early, not one is eating it yet. That will change. The Rinkes are here,a nd Tedi got out of the car. Lots of excitement, and tension in the year. Gail came by, and I wonder if there are more than one of her, she is everywhere. Most of the catalogues are prepaid so everyone is checking.
Karen Taylor helped me get on line again. I got my hot spot working, then looked for a network. One that was available was a FBI Drone, so I decided to let Karen do it. I like my government, but I do not mess with the FBI. I do admit, I am looking for the drone.
Bob is here and we are fighting to keep chairs at the table. In go the dogs. More to come.
Evan
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Fwd: Versatile Two-Letter Word
I do admit, I was thinking of UP ..... this morning as I tried to think why I was sitting in the cold to see a bunch of admittedly great dogs. And, I guess I will do it tomorrow.
Evan
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Evan
An amazing 2 letter English word.A reminder that one word in the English language that can be a noun, verb, adjective, adverb and preposition.
UP
Read until the end ... you'll laugh.
This two-letter word in English has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that word is 'UP.' It is listed in the dictionary as an [adv.], [prep.], [adj.], [n] or [v].
It's easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP?
At a meeting, why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP, and why are the officers UP for election and why is it UP to the secretary to writeUP a report? We call UP our friends, brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UPthe house and fix UP the old car.
At other times, this little word has real special meaning. People stirUPtrouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UPexcuses.
To be dressed is one thing but to be dressed UP is special.
And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP.
We open UP a store in the morning but we close it UPat night. We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP!
To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look UP the wordUP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4 of the page and can add UP to about thirty definitions.
If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UPis used. It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don't give UP, you may wind UP with a hundred or more.
When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP. When the sun comes out, we say it is clearing UP. When it rains, the earth soaks it UP. When it does not rain for awhile, things dry UP. One could go on and on, but I'll wrap itUP, for now . . . my time is UP!
Oh . . . one more thing: What is the first thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do at night?
U
P !
Did that one crack you UP?
Don't screw UP. Send this on to everyone you look UP in your address book . . . or not . . . it's UP to you.
Now I'll shut UP!
pkd
Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Fr9om St. Louis
Some can remember the cold in Lexington. We had hundreds of hand warmers, and I won't tell you where we put them but few made it to our hands.
I talked to Rita today, and Kenny at the show. Rita looks great, I suspect she will judge in Denver. I also got a minute to see John Beamont with Rita, and they were in the building. Tony was there and is going to help announce on Saturday, so it will be all three of us.
Gail was being hounded by dozens of people. What a job she does.
I talked to Rita today, and Kenny at the show. Rita looks great, I suspect she will judge in Denver. I also got a minute to see John Beamont with Rita, and they were in the building. Tony was there and is going to help announce on Saturday, so it will be all three of us.
Gail was being hounded by dozens of people. What a job she does.
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Tell someone to get those glove warmers for Evan!! They fit right in your glove or in your socks! Angela
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On Oct 16, 2018, at 9:31 AM, Evan Ginsburg <elg440@aol.com> wrote:
I'M AT THE NATIONAL.
It was 33 degrees this morning and still cold. It is hard to type as my fingers are shaking.
This comes to you by a village. Karen Taylor goty me a chair and helped get me a hot spot off my phone. Then Zach came by to set up the computer. I finaly got it working, but am cold as all hell.
I was sitting with Dave Rinke and Martha, and Dorothy Lynn was talking to us about the old days. It is good to be here, but it is good to be anywhere.
Joan did a great job with dog and a Cqptain American Son went Winner's dog. I can do this, hold a catalogue and watch. I see Kenngt, and Karen Taylor is sitting with me. Linda ,ankhead came by I see Art over the other side, and Tedi came by. Joan just finished Juniors and we are on a break.
I am shaking so mch, I am taking a break for lunch, then will be back,.
Evan
It was 33 degrees this morning and still cold. It is hard to type as my fingers are shaking.
This comes to you by a village. Karen Taylor goty me a chair and helped get me a hot spot off my phone. Then Zach came by to set up the computer. I finaly got it working, but am cold as all hell.
I was sitting with Dave Rinke and Martha, and Dorothy Lynn was talking to us about the old days. It is good to be here, but it is good to be anywhere.
Joan did a great job with dog and a Cqptain American Son went Winner's dog. I can do this, hold a catalogue and watch. I see Kenngt, and Karen Taylor is sitting with me. Linda ,ankhead came by I see Art over the other side, and Tedi came by. Joan just finished Juniors and we are on a break.
I am shaking so mch, I am taking a break for lunch, then will be back,.
Evan
It is cold IT IS COLD
I must apologize for not writing more. It was so cold this morning that I never did stop shaking. I enjoyed seeing those who I miss year to year, ran into so many old friends, it is a challenge to now remember them. In that regard, if you stop by, say your name. I agonize to bring them up instantly to put in these posts.
We went up to talk to Gail, and she has a new location for us at the show. Tomorrow for the Futurity we are again outside. I think we need to admit there is a change in the global weather, no matter what the government tell us. Again, tomorrow in freezing weather outside. I remember the last time in Denver, the last day it poured rain. Now, I know we ae tough German shepherd folks, but I miss the point in suffering to watch a dog show.
The team of Pat and Celeste just got here as the show was done. Celeste told me the Winner's Bitch was by Exxon, and I didn't even look at the catalogue, I was too anxious to get to some heat.
I guess we are going to announce tomorrow, but it will be in the cold again. I don't know if I can type, next year, assuming I am doing this again, I pay install Dragon and dictate what I am thinking. If you think typing it the way I do is weird, wait until you see how I think. Many young people have had their lives forever changed by seeing what I think, and not always for the best.
Tomorrow we will pick up Zoe and take her to the show.
Everything went well in Court at the office Monday and Tuesday, but I missed some great fights.
I promise to do better after we get inside. Now, I am wrapped in my electric blanket, trying to figure out why I do this.
Evan
We went up to talk to Gail, and she has a new location for us at the show. Tomorrow for the Futurity we are again outside. I think we need to admit there is a change in the global weather, no matter what the government tell us. Again, tomorrow in freezing weather outside. I remember the last time in Denver, the last day it poured rain. Now, I know we ae tough German shepherd folks, but I miss the point in suffering to watch a dog show.
The team of Pat and Celeste just got here as the show was done. Celeste told me the Winner's Bitch was by Exxon, and I didn't even look at the catalogue, I was too anxious to get to some heat.
I guess we are going to announce tomorrow, but it will be in the cold again. I don't know if I can type, next year, assuming I am doing this again, I pay install Dragon and dictate what I am thinking. If you think typing it the way I do is weird, wait until you see how I think. Many young people have had their lives forever changed by seeing what I think, and not always for the best.
Tomorrow we will pick up Zoe and take her to the show.
Everything went well in Court at the office Monday and Tuesday, but I missed some great fights.
I promise to do better after we get inside. Now, I am wrapped in my electric blanket, trying to figure out why I do this.
Evan
Fr9om St. Louis
I'M AT THE NATIONAL.
It was 33 degrees this morning and still cold. It is hard to type as my fingers are shaking.
This comes to you by a village. Karen Taylor goty me a chair and helped get me a hot spot off my phone. Then Zach came by to set up the computer. I finaly got it working, but am cold as all hell.
I was sitting with Dave Rinke and Martha, and Dorothy Lynn was talking to us about the old days. It is good to be here, but it is good to be anywhere.
Joan did a great job with dog and a Cqptain American Son went Winner's dog. I can do this, hold a catalogue and watch. I see Kenngt, and Karen Taylor is sitting with me. Linda ,ankhead came by I see Art over the other side, and Tedi came by. Joan just finished Juniors and we are on a break.
I am shaking so mch, I am taking a break for lunch, then will be back,.
Evan
It was 33 degrees this morning and still cold. It is hard to type as my fingers are shaking.
This comes to you by a village. Karen Taylor goty me a chair and helped get me a hot spot off my phone. Then Zach came by to set up the computer. I finaly got it working, but am cold as all hell.
I was sitting with Dave Rinke and Martha, and Dorothy Lynn was talking to us about the old days. It is good to be here, but it is good to be anywhere.
Joan did a great job with dog and a Cqptain American Son went Winner's dog. I can do this, hold a catalogue and watch. I see Kenngt, and Karen Taylor is sitting with me. Linda ,ankhead came by I see Art over the other side, and Tedi came by. Joan just finished Juniors and we are on a break.
I am shaking so mch, I am taking a break for lunch, then will be back,.
Evan
Saturday, October 13, 2018
The National
Today I have decided to go to the National.
I have such mixed feelings. On a personal nature, I had a stroke a week ago, and after a couple of days in the emergency room, I went home. I was back in the office and took a case to trial that next day. I sat as a judge to help out the Court on Friday, and have clients coming in today and tomorrow.
I have three hearings next week, and I am waiting to see if my associate is available, she went home sick on Thursday.
If the planets align, if my headaches go away, and if the creek don't rise, I will get on a plane to St. Louis Monday morning. You can look for me there, as a lot has to happen to keep me at home.
Otherwise good luck to everyone, and enjoy Bob, (The Voice of The National) Dresher, next week.
Evan L. Ginsburg
German Shepherd Youth Recognition Fund
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Ask and you shall receive
I am sorry Michel didn't mention to me to send him the results, I could have done it, albeit a bit later than what I send to the
Blog. I don't know if it made any difference, or if anyone knew it, but I sent the results before the winners took a victory lap. You could only get the results faster by being there.
I got home in time to go to the office, and I am taking a break to read what I wrote today. Of course I got up at 12:00 midnight California time, had a four hour layover in St. Louis. I would have been in the office earlier, but there was some screw up at the airport and it took just over an hour to get our luggage.
Tedi and Twyla are in New Mexico and plan to be home tomorrow night. I went out to play with the puppies and the first thing for Tedi to do, (with my help) is to cut 64 toe nails. I found besides them being over excited to see me, they bloodied my arms. That is not Australian, but actual bloodied.
Again, a good trip, and a fun National for me. I ended up exhausted each night, but seeing everyone and so many of my friends getting the big ribbon, made it worth while.
I told Bob, (The Voice of The National), that next year he is on his own. Let's see how he enjoys it.
Evan
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In a message dated 10/14/2017 12:40:25 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, michel@ebertin.net writes:
Notice to all,
Due to some breakdown in communication I have not received official results
for all the items posted on the National Show.
What is posted is what I managed to receive from very nice people, with good
intentions, however, I did not receive information on absentees, excuses,
move-ups, etc., and especially the validity of the placings.
In particular the #2 Select bitch was a move-up from the 15-18 class. It
took me a while to find that.
That is why you will see "##" by the listings.
Results of some classes are totally missing and there you will see the "!"
symbol.
If an item has no link that means either I have not received the entry
information or I have not converted it. The Show Secretary people sent me
all the data in the wrong format with too much information. For instance,
with each entry the owner home address was listed. So I had to remove that
information as many of you do not want to see your home address posted on a
public internet posting. That effort is extremely time consuming.
Once the powers that be send me full sets of results I will update the
website and clearly indicate that what is posted is valid.
Please have some patience.
Regards,
Michel
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From the airport
It was an unusual National for me.
I was pleased to see the Drapers have such a great show with three class wins, a second with Pat handling and a third. Then a Select with their Exxon son. And, they were leaving to show at some shows on the way home. I can't imagine anyone working harder. Congratulations to them, and their dogs. And to us, since we have eight Exxon puppies in the whelping box.
I was asked to pick up a young lady at the event center and take her to the Comfort Inn to get a ride to the airport. I waiting 15 minutes at three o'clock and never saw her. But, a large deer ran in front of my car, (they grow them big here) and I almost ran him/her down.
Nancy Hubble lost her diamond rings, one was her grandmother's, but they were found and returned. Then to have Midas go Select was great. If you haven't heard, I broke up when reading the names of Midas and Leo, and I apologize.
I hear there were three bench show committee hearings. I don't get it. This is for fun. If we aren't having fun, we need to do something else. I have no idea what it is about, but whatever, lighten up.
The ring seemed to get confusing at times with Lew, but his winners were "spot on". and no one should complain with his choices. The mirrored what happened in Canada. A good dog is a good dog.
I loved seeing Yada Yada Yada go Select again. Seeing a Select on the Exxon/Jill puppy was great. I agree with Lew that if we are breeding to improve the breed each year, as the years go by, the quality should be improving enough to have more and more Selects. They are not supposed to be judged on a curve, but on how they reach the standard. I saw that in Specials.
I thought Pam and John did excellent jobs. The class winners were the best there. The depth of quality was not there this year. In both sexes, there were a few good ones, but in some classes they had trouble finding a fourth. Or, at least that is how I saw it. Both John and Pam told me there were a lot of level bites. Maybe that is the new challenge for us breeders.
I got up at two P.M. to get to the airport, with the side trip back to the show site. But, I made it on time for my flight, will get to Los Angeles in time to go to the office and see what Chaos occurred while I was off having fun.
I had a long discussion with Zoe. She insisted that Jimmy was not running to judge the National. Again, I was proven right.
Everyone worked very hard to make the show FUN. I saw little complaints, (again I was told the speakers didn't work), but since it was me announcing, it probably is better you couldn't understand me.
I sure missed Bob, (The Voice of The National), but talked to him three times on the phone. He said he went to some place where the video was perfect, and said it was even better than being there because they had cameras on both sides.
I always enjoy talking to Linda Ferguson, and watching her have a Select with Diana on her dog was great. Diana is another person I look forward to seeing each year.
Of course, Jane Kerner is to me, the reason to go. Pam and Jeff too are great to see, and Jeff and Jane had another great year. Captain America seems to produce a real stallion type dog. Nancy Mc Donald, Rita, Ken Cunningham, Zoe, Dawn, and so many I don't get to see the rest of the year, make it a great vacation.
Another year with memories to build on. Life is good, and if my plane doesn't crash, it will have been a great National. It is never over until it is over.
As someone told me, it is better to be seen than to be viewed.
Now, back to work.
Friday, October 13, 2017
Winding it up
Man, this stuff aint easy. They had me announce each Select.
Now we are doing Best of Breed.
It is Tazzman'e Extra Special for Best of Breed and
Lacomtesse Bellamy for Best Of Winners.
Best Opposite Sex was Ch Kaleef's Quincy V Monarch
The whole family is in there with the Grand Victrix and three kids mom and dad and she is the house dog.
Now, Best Puppy. Queen of Hearts V Kodiak Ridge.
Best Opposite Sex was Churpa-Coastline Under Orders
Evan L.Ginsburg
The downward streach
I am sorry I didn't list the Selects but when I get some time I will do so. They are about to take in the bitches, so maybe when that is over. There still is a full house. With 18 male Select it is happy time for a lot of people.
Thankfully a great friend, Rita, bought me a cushion. And, it isn't cold right now. So, we are ready for bitches.
Lew was talking to Big Dave, and I see Sharon Avery is working the crowd. Nancy Hubble is still grinning, and well she should. Linda Ferguson has her Select and her dog looked great. And, the Grand Victor is well deserved.
In they come. And off they go. Seven in there to start with Bill at the end, Basu that is. Too many Bills, just like at the first of the month at my house.
Since all the action is after this nonsense, I will take some time to reflect on why I keep on doing this. Tedi and Twyla hit the road so I am fee to do what I want. I will probably do White Castle, or if I want to hear all the speeches, go to the dinner.
There goes Carolyn Martello and I see the crowd is here, but it is quiet. The first group is done. Half an hour a group. Off goes the seven. Dreams of being the Grand Victrix still there.
A new group. How startling. Surprise, Surprise. Diane is in there. She has her Select. She can't want another. Also Kent and Cindy, they also have their Selects already. The best bitch I have seen so far is with Diane. She is No Regrets of Eden. National Security Threat is a great one too. It is a bit warmer in here. Now Kent with Uptown Girl. She is a flashy black and red. If she keeps working like that, she will be hard to beat.
The bitches seem to be out of order a lot. I wonder if the handlers are doing that to get into different groups. Now the last one in this group. And Lew says, take them around. There they go, everyone must be sitting on their hands.
Lew looks at his notes and sends them out, and trades them for a new group. Christy in front, then Scott, Mike, and Jeff. Al the important people. A lot of different styles. Mike has a Fasano bitch. The Fasanos always have good stuff. Good dogs too. No problem this year with people standing in front, or parking in a no parking zone or any other complaints. No one has even asked that we pick up after their dogs. Butch Loeb is here and told me a good Henny Youngman joke. He is a big fan.
Off they go still thinking they will win.Away with you all.
And,yet another group with George in front. Lindsey is at the end and only three in the catalog behind her. But, there might be move ups. George has a flashy dark black and tan. Very pretty bitch. Beautiful bitch. She should be one of the top ones. This might be the end, the last in the catalogue. But, I haven't seen the Winner's Bitch yet. So probably another group. It's now been an hour. No, that was the winner's bitch. She is a Halston daughter and it shows.
No, another group of seven, including moveups, veteran and others. Channing and Cindy are in there as well as Liz.
I don't mind what Lew did with 18 Select Males. They were top quality and deserve to be Select. We consistently improve the breed and that is what it reflects. There are so many nice bitches this year. Yada Yada is in there now. My personal favorite. I also like the Winner's Bitch. Two top quality bitches.
Now the real beginning after two hours. Lew is talking to Tom and giving him directions. Not the other way around. The first group is in there, and off they go.Lew looks at them, at his notes, back at the dogs,a dn at his notes.
Scott with Disorderly conduct, Elete Design, Bonnie Parkbear, and Taking care of business. Now another look at the other four. They go off to the corner of despair and the first four to heaven.
Another seven and off they go, and I like a couple of those. He poiints to Kent Uptown Girl then National Secuity threat, and No Regrets. Another four to hell on earth.
Another group starting with Christie. Ending with Diana. Never mind who the bitches are. Zack is in second and Mike in third. Off they go. Lew looks at his notes and has his hands on his hips. He wants them around again. Mike with Ounce a Witch Always a witch, Forbear Mine.
Now a new group with George in front. Lenny at the end, and a bunch of people between them. Lew walks to Le Me Be Your Star and Extra Special Ulyssa and he holds back Georgia Rose, the rest to the second stage of hell..
Eight new ones to love or hate Lew. He wants them to another pass, with loose leads. He pulls Lilly, then Hot Embear, and the rest to purgatory and Lew wants to see them all again. Just the dumpee. Get the hell out of his ring, and off they go to next year.
Twenty two in there. He takes the first eleven. And off they go, loose lead. Lots of noise from the double handlers. Lew gives them all a good look. And they stop.He pulls Kent with Uptown Girl, Ounce a With always a witch. Forbear mine, and Scott with Bonnie Gearpart, and Lone Survivor. And he looks at the first six with and Diane with No Regrets.
Now he goes to the next group starting with Zack. and off the go. Eleven. George with Xtra Secial, Let Me Be Your Star, Ulyssa. He moved Ribberbiy up to fifth from last. And off they go. Xtra Special in front and he is looking at the last four and sends them back and calls out his first group. The second group goes back with Kent in front with Uptown girl. It seems like his top five. He leaves thos and wants to see something from his other group. Now the other group, seven in there. Cindy comes in and yet another and Lew is over talking to the group he sent over and comes out to look at this class. At most shows this would be the whole show. Nine bitches. Lew looks them over and walsk around and walks to the front and gestures to send three of them to the keepers and sends our five.
That is about it, I think these seventeen are going Select. Lew walks over and stands back and he breaks it up into a group of eleven. No, he takes them all. George with Extra Special Lenny with Ulyss the Winner's Bitch, and more Kent with Uptown Girl in third. Just a first group. Lew stops them has Forever Mine. He is my favorite. The crowd goes wild. Now the "also rans". Nine in there, a clean up, and a break. Lew is looking at them, not his best, but good enough. He sends them back and now the entire ring is lined up. It looks like all Selects, seventeen.
I gave Lew the microphone and he says walk and tells the double handlers to sit down and says this is a magnificent group.
1. 575
2. 491
3. 587
4 572
5 573
6 559
7 584
8 563
9 578
10 592
11 569
12 548
13 531
14 564
15 577
16 568
17 558
Select Dogs
I had help and was told, "This isn't easy". I never said it was. I am trying to get the number for you. Shelia Lieberman helped by finding the number.
1. Quincy
2. Winner's Dog - Bellamy
3. Have You Ever Seen the Rain
4 Montnegro
5. Jessica Baldwin, the number isn't in the catalog
6. Nancy McDonald another number not the catalog
7.
8 Rising Sun
9. Love Me Tenderbear
10.
I have to go announce.
Getting closer
I got to talk to Lew for a bit. He is in a tux with blue accesories. We had to add some seats up front since his family is coming to watch him judge.
I just found out Al Martin lost everything in the storm. His two homes, his business, cars and everything are gone. I was told a collection was taken and they are presenting him with $5,000.00. Al is sort of a private person, so I don't know if he will want us to do this.
I talked to Nancy Hubble who told me she took off her rings to wash her dog, Midas, and lost them They are a diamond cluster, and having lost her husband a few years ago, I am sure this is a terrible time. But, I talked to Gail, and Purina found her rings, so that is a happy ending.
The place is coming alive. I went back to the grooming area, and you could cut the tension with a knife. It is amazing what an alive feeling there is here. Lots of blow dryers, and they have music on the speakers.
Corbin just came by. He is in Juniors and has on a great suit. He is going to be out there handling so it is one I will watch for. He is ten now so if he wins he has to wait eight years. Nice young man, and he said he showed last year. I hope he wins.
People do come to say they thank me for what I said. No one has come by to complain about how I punked their dog. Maybe they don't want to talk to me. I don't often remember what I said. It is like when I do something in the law office. When it is over, I seldom remember doing it. It is sort of strange. Frank Fasano just came by and I see Alex picking up his bib. Carmen is talking to Lew and the place is starting to fill up. So far I haven't done too badly with names, but a few I have to search my memory for.
I am starting to get jazzed too. The excitement is palpable and I can't wait to get started. Of course there is the BIG LULL while they do individuals, but still the building is rocking and rolling. There goes Bill Tank, and he is in a suit and has a big smile on his face. Gary is acting presidential and talking to everyone. He won the elections, but seems to still be campaigning.
Jimmy ios here and I see Kent in a suit, and I think that is the dog I picked for GV. But, again, no one asked me to judge. Gail just told me that they are filming the Maturity Victor and Victrix, so that is who is in the ring. Kent has the male. Nice dog, and Select quality. I had to laugh, so far Kent has taken three trips. And now he poses him. Stands back and the dog doesn't move a muscle. Now in comes the Victrix. Sharon Avery is here now. Kent brings in the Victrix. I can't imagine running like that and before judging. Carl is here and Bill Leonard.
I so miss Fran Ford, and of course Joan as well. The building is about full. We are talking politics now. The camera man said he was uninsurable before ObamaCare. I try to avoid it. I hate having the government taking over my MediCare. Yes, that's sarcasm Leonard.
Shelia and the cameraman are going at it. This could be a long day. I just came to watch a dog show. Kenny came by and I see Scootie, so I have to go say hello. There are certain favorites of mine and she is there. If you read this and are at the show, be sure to say hello. She is a special person. We are about to begin. Dan Dwyer is here and I got to say hello.
Lew is doing the REMEMBERING. This is always hard on me. I am glad they didn't ask me to read that.
Al Martin was given a donation. He lost everything, his home his business, but not his spirit. He gave a nice speech.
HERE WE GO!
In they come. Dave Rinke is here, and Karen Taylor as well. Lew is checking them in. WOW, beautiful dogs. A real tribute to our breed. I see Mike and Nancy is already in the ring. Alex, and I see Channing in the ring. The audience is quiet and in comes Kent. I do like that dog. Liz Oster is there and now Diane. Zack is up next and not much excitement but I get to see these magnificent animals. Here comes Art with Galaleo, the number one dog in the country. Records mean nothing today. Now Olivia. Nice dog. Now Bill Basu with Agon, who has gone twice select already. Jimmie comes in with Quincy, who I think will win it. Now Leslie. Bill Tank, and they keep coming in. Now Diane with Second Amendment. Now Scott. Some, like Jimmy don't have the bib tied, and in comes Lenny with Laurene in there as well, Winner's Dog and Winner's Bitch. Lew goes over to the table and checks with Tom. And in come some more. I think they are move-ups. Now Elizabeth comes in.
40-45 dogs are in there. Lew is talking and going to take them all at a walk. I see Lennie Brown here.One sable and one black. The entire ring is full, but for about 40 feet. I see Erin is talking to Cathy Potter, and no noise,but the dogs are barking. Leslie has a great suit and a red brush cut. So many in the ring I used to handle against.
John and Vickie are here, and I think they make a great pair. I see people moving about, and Lew and Tom are counting and walking the group. Now Lew has a notebook and tells them to take a pass. Off they go walking and only the first group of seven. I didn't see it but seem to be seven. Laurie Stewart is here now and the rest of the dogs go out of the ring. Lew has the first seven in the center of the ring. At this group the big names are Lesie, Mike, Nancy, Alex and Kent. Lew goes to talk to Tom. This is going to be a long day. Let's see what Lew does. He is back in the ring and directing them,but I can't hear. I would guess he told them to walk, since that is what they are doing. Now the dreaded individuals. Man, nothing going on.
Maybe we should adopt the German style and do this the day before. I am impressed with Montego Bay. Now Kent with American Rifleman. This is the dog Ed bought in to and also Kent. He is something special. I think he won the pre-show. Off goes the group. Now Kent with who I think is going to be our GV. That is Quincy. Now Diana with another good one. Smooth moving with all you could want. Diana lets him out. Patrick has Spiderman. He is a good handler and will be well known soon. And that is the second group.
Cappy and Gloria just got here and the seats are full. I thought Arson looked great, and now the new group poses and Off they go with Zack in front walking. Cindi Tellefson came by and gave me a hug. Now my life is compelete. Alex has Mike Tyson. I have always liked that dog. I wonder if he has bitten off any ears?
Mike Reed is there. He too is a great handler. This is like watching paint dry. I see Mr. Cheeks here too. Bobby Kindy is sitting and not smiling. I see Michael Avery is not taking pictures. He probably as seen all he want to see. Kent with Have You Seen the Rain. How many dogs can one man show? Maybe we should just give the awards, all of them. to Kent.
Galileo is out there. He is one of my favorites and the judges seem to agree. I think Lew will like him. The number one shepherd in the country. That's the group. This is the next to last group. One more to go. The crowd likes Midas. And, if you haven't heard, when I tried to read him in the top 20, I lost it. I do love him and Leo. I don't know about anyone else, but I am bored.
That's the end of the group, and Lew looks at them, sends them off at a full trot, and looks at each of them and looks at his notes and off they go, and out they go.
Now the last group, I think. I am subject to corrections. Lenny has teh last entry in the catalog with a move-up behind him, with Christy in front. Diane has Second Amendment another Captain America son, and he should be a contender. Of course, the second amendment is gun control. I think we know what is to come.
Debbie came by and I thanked her for bringing Rumor. She rode with Jessica, and brought a bunch of dogs. Lenny has a dog out of my favorite bitch, Madison Avenue. A big handsome and stallion dog, King Edmond. One more to go. I see Joan Fox and Danny Dwyer. Now the last group goes around and it's time to get down to business.
There is a group of five and maybe they are move-up because the number are such. I just called for all the dog specials unless they have given up. Pat and Celeste asked if they should get the two Exxon champions. I told them not to give up. They are young and are just going to get better, but look good this year as well. I notice Lew is not impressed with how the dog is stacked. But, it makes the owners happy. Now Winner's Dog. No temperament problems with four excused in the classes. Maybe we have a new problem in the breed.
HEAR WE GO!
First group: They line up and George in the rear. Seven in there and Lew looks them over and takes them around George Leslie and Mikle as well as Nancy in there. He pulls Alex with Bay and looks at the rest of them. and off they go again. Montego Bay is a star and he pulls George with American Riflemann to third. And off again, just the first three. He tell the other four to take a pass Nancy in front and Leslie on the end. He pulls Madeus and puts him in fourth. And around they go. Lew sends the entire group to the corner and brings out the next group.
Finally Dave took some candy. That's why I have it, to make friends. As they go, Lew looks at his notes. They stop. He pulls American Eagle and now to second with Quincy. and Off they Go. Lew fast walks to the front and put Greg to third with Jaeger. Now the next group.
Off they go with Zack in front and Kent at the end. Also in there is Alex. Lew keeps looking at the notes. He walks to the group seems to be concentrating and asks them to take another pass. He only glances at Kent, but now looks at him and takes Kent to the front Have you Ever the Rain second is Crossing Rivers and third Beaste of burden and is now looking at his dumps. Four, and he pulls Alex with Mike Tyson.
Now the next group with Art in front and Liz in back. Eight in this group. Off they go with Leo in front. He pulls Lenny with Playing with Fire and Olivia Rising Sum and Wisconson Badger, and off the group goes.
Lew sends them off, and now the last group, I think with some famous people in there Paige Bill Tank and off they go. And they stop. He pulls Thunder road and Bill, but the first he has put over here so they might be his dumps. He has always put the keepers and the dumpsters to the other corner. So, who knows? I sure don't. Off goes a group, wit Diane in there, also Lennie he keeps Diane and Don't Refuse Me and Scharoark. The ones by me are the dumpers, and still have hope.
Now another group and off they go with Lew looking at his notes. Elizabeth is in there. He looks and looks and he bring a young kid to the group and is talk ing to that group and takes them around with still dreams of Grand Victor, but not for long. And, out they go. Now he lines up what is left and they are all trying to line up but about 30 in there, so he takes six to consider. Some made the first cut.
He pulls Nancy to third with Golden Boy and sets them aside. He has two standing along and goes to his group. I have no idea what he is doing but I suppose he does and off goes the next six. Maybe I will figure his out Kent with Have You Ever Seen The Rain and Crossing Rivers. Now he pulls Quincy and puts him in second.
Now a new group of seven. Art is there with Leo. Lew walks to them and he points to Wisconson Bager and now moves Oivia is with Rising Sun.
On to the next group of five. Christy is there and so is Diane. Scott at the end. Lew looks them over with his hands on his hips and he pulls out no one.
Now his last group of five with Lenny at the end. I think he is just getting rid of what he really doesn't like, In this group He Lenny with Bellamy. And off to the side.
This is quite interesting, the ring is still full. Lew seems to have a group but I can't tell how many, but it seems like five with Diane and Christy. He sets them off to the side and another group. So far he is keeping or dumping them all.
Another groupe of seven this time with
Art, Olivia Cindy and others. Off they go. He puts
Midnight Special and San Gabriel and Cleared the tower. San Gabriel goes to the third.
The rest to the side, and now another group and moves Quincy to the front and then Have you ever seen the rain. He moves three to the side, which is probably the dump.
Another group now six more with Mike George Zack in there. And he looks them over, walks back and Moved Mike to the front with George and is looking them, Fire Starter Rifleman and sends George to the American Rifleman Forever and Firestarter to the side and now there go four. Zack in front. Lew goes over to them and talks to Tom and they are talking. The four stack and they talk. Now Lew looks at them and sends them to the Good Side.
Now in front is Quincy, then Have you Seen the Rain, Bellamy and then fourth. There are nine standing not to be icked yet. He has ten in this group which I think are his Selects.
He puts them aside and takes the other nine. He still have a bunch in the other corner. I would guess his keepers are off to the side. Lew picks Pioneer to the front and Second Amendment to second. He pulled Malcom to the dump group. Now he takes what might be his dump with Art in front, and he excuses them.
And then there were ten. Ten little Indians, or native Americans is you prefer. Now he combines them and has twenty. Lew walks down the group and touches each dog. The crowd the crowd tells him their opinion of each one. And he moves to the group. The first five. He says it is not a race. Bet me. He moved up Nancy and off they go. He puts Kent in front with Have you Seen the Rains and he puts Bellamy to the front, the crowd loves it. With Lenny. He puts Quincy to the front. Now he takes the next five. he puts Rising Son to the front with Olivia. And off they go. American Eagle is in front, and now the next group of eight. I wonder if they care if they aren't going to be cut?
He puts Alex with Montegro Bay to the front and Wisconson to second and then Crossing Rivers. He is looking at his last six and puts Deck the alls to third from the end.
Now he pulls the groups and puts them together. He still have twenty dogs in there. Lew ordered 15 ribbons, so who knows what is happening. He is taking then all around again. All together. He may go twenty Selects. No one seems to . Quincy in front he moves Montenegro Bay to fourth. And he looks them over. Lew wants to talk to Tom. Everyone is silent. I think they are all going Select. They are having a long conversation and Lew walks to the table and picks up the microphone.
Now he has the dogs elcar the ring so he can talk. YES, they are all going Select. Eighteen this time, Seventeen the last time he judged. A lot of happy people.
Off they go Bellamy now in front and then Have You Seen the Rain., then Montenegro. He is working with only fourth Now Alex with Montenegro. Each gets a turn in front. The crowd likes Montenegro, but I still think Quincy is going to win and now he is back in front, Bellamy and Have You Seen the rain, and off they go that way. That is it.
1. Quincy
2. Bellamy
3. Have You Heard the Rain
Evan
Early morning mussing.
I got here at 6:00 a.m. and there's no one in the house except you and me.
I did get to see the dogs and bitches being worked in the ring last night. I can't imagine that the dog Kent is showing or rather the dog Jimmy has, (I don't know who will show him) won't be the Grand Victor. He is beautiful to look at, and can move. I haven't seen him before.
Congratulations on the board and Gary for President. I can't imagine why anyone would want that job,but Gary has always worked hard for the club. Now it pays off.
About the classes. The winners were as should be and good quality animals. The depth of quality was not here this year. Two or three great ones in the front of each class, but beyond that, less than I have seen in years past. In some classes it looked like John and Pam had to work hard to find a fourth. Of course, I am in the second row and maybe down on the floor, up close it is different.
I went to the hospitality for just a few minutes. The announcing does wear me out, and perhaps if I didn't try to Blog whenever there was a break, it would be easier. I know when Bob Tony and I did this in the past, I was not so exhausted in the evenings. Of course, I have never been so old before. It is a sober thought to realize today is the youngest I will ever be again.
Someone is on a blow dryer now, but I can't see who it is. Last night I ran into Bart Bartley. He had lost his car keys to the van. It was open so he could care for the dogs,but he couldn't move it. Just as we were going to go search, someone found his keys. That was the biggest trauma so far.
I am sorry Paula isn't here to bug me for not mentioning her name enough. She has Champion Asgard's Teddy Roosevelt, (Bully), and he may be shown some day. He is our Patriot son, and is taking a long time to mature, but finished quickly as he is a fantastic mover.
The place is still empty except for Candee Voss, who is everywhere. The workers are amazing. Gail has everything under control, and unless you knew better you would think hundreds of people are running this. Tom Mesdag needs to be recognized as well. All day, every day he is there keeping things moving.
I just talked to Candee. Lew ordered 15 Select ribbons for each sex. So, I anticipate a lot of Selects this year. That's just some inside information. I am sorry Candee didn't get on the board, she would be a real asset for our club. But, the board always works hard to do the right thing.
There was a rumor that we were headed to Denver NEXT year. I talked to Carmen who said he just signed the contracts, we are back to St. Louis next year and Denver in 2019. I remember that being LA and then we never got back there. Let's wait two years and see what happens. But, plan of cold weather again. They won't turn on the heat in the building. Thankfully Rita took pity on me and bought me a seat cushion so I am cold,but comfortable.
Tedi and Twyla plan to leave early so I am on my own tonight. I didn't plan to go to the dinner, so I may just hit the White Castle for dinner. I know it is sort of a joke, but as disgusting as they are, it is a change from eating real food.
I did get to talk to Dave Rinke and Paul Johnson. We all agreed that getting rid of the weighted ballot took away our ability to say who we wanted for Specials, Dogs or Bitches. Maybe the board will take another look at that.
The show starts at 8:30, so I have but an hour and a half to get ready. I do like getting home on Saturday so I can be in the office and line stuff up for the following week. Al Martin said his daughter just graduated college and is thinking of law school. I am going to talk to her next week. Nancy set up my computer for Skype so I could meet with the producer of Myth Busters. I am going to be on the show. I could see them, but couldn't hear them. They could hear me, but couldn't see me. They called and walked me through using my I-phone and that worked. I will chase down Nancy and have her show me what I am doing wrong. Besides announcing at the National.
Tom is here and he and Candee are working together to set up the ribbons. Candee told me a story of hearing yesterday from one of her puppy buyers who had to move into a garage as their house was burning. She thanked Candee for selling her such a sound puppy. Isn't that why we do this stuff?
The lighting is better this year. I fixed the sound by turning the speakers. I have gotten some compliments as to my announcing, but that might just be people being polite. Whatever, we are surviving Bob (The Voice of The National) Dresher not being here. He has a new job and this was his second week. He made a wise decision, but he is missed.
It's time for me to get up, walk about, look at the champions and stretch.
More to come.
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