What I am thankful for...? My health... my husband... Kito, Kayla, Skah, Blyss, Trik, Prix & Thea who give my life meaning... Aja, Mojo & Blu who I put up with!
I'm also thankful to be able to break away from family today (not that I'm not thankful for my family but...) and be able to go play agility!
On to Elkton!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
IRDTC Vero Fairgrounds
On familiar grounds here.
The RV area was almost full when we got here at about 6 o'clock pm but we were able to find a space. The x-pens are set up in a dog run instead of anything even remotely resembling a circle because we are so close to the RV next door. That's ok, as long as the kids can get out.
The dogs should be running full tilt this weekend because the weather is beautifully cool! It was 60 degrees when we left home. It is so crisp. It is only the 2nd cool spell we've had this year. I hope it lasts throughout the weekend.
The new RV is so much more comfortable. It's QUIET!!! No rumbling and grumbling. The stablizers work great. I sure hope sleep comes easily and we aren't rocking all night. There is a ton more space... it's amazing what 2 slide outs and 2 extra feel will do for the space. We aren't stumbling all over each other, there is room to actually move around. I could fix all 7 dog bowls on the counter!!! YEAH!!
Thea is doing great. The ride was easier on her than the x-pen is. She seemed almost comfortable on the trip, laid with Prix most of the way and stood with her feet on the couch, no crouching, no hiding. She didn't even want to get into her crate. Now that we are stopped she wants to stay in her crate. We have to carry her out to the x-pen because she just can't handle getting down the steps and into the x-pen on her own. She will come around. This is probably very good for her.
Well, this is it for the evening. Wish me luck!!
Tomorrow we trial!
The RV area was almost full when we got here at about 6 o'clock pm but we were able to find a space. The x-pens are set up in a dog run instead of anything even remotely resembling a circle because we are so close to the RV next door. That's ok, as long as the kids can get out.
The dogs should be running full tilt this weekend because the weather is beautifully cool! It was 60 degrees when we left home. It is so crisp. It is only the 2nd cool spell we've had this year. I hope it lasts throughout the weekend.
The new RV is so much more comfortable. It's QUIET!!! No rumbling and grumbling. The stablizers work great. I sure hope sleep comes easily and we aren't rocking all night. There is a ton more space... it's amazing what 2 slide outs and 2 extra feel will do for the space. We aren't stumbling all over each other, there is room to actually move around. I could fix all 7 dog bowls on the counter!!! YEAH!!
Thea is doing great. The ride was easier on her than the x-pen is. She seemed almost comfortable on the trip, laid with Prix most of the way and stood with her feet on the couch, no crouching, no hiding. She didn't even want to get into her crate. Now that we are stopped she wants to stay in her crate. We have to carry her out to the x-pen because she just can't handle getting down the steps and into the x-pen on her own. She will come around. This is probably very good for her.
Well, this is it for the evening. Wish me luck!!
Tomorrow we trial!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Mid Florida Golden Retriever Club Part II
Awesome day. The facilities here are great. There is a Men's and Women's room with showers plus a laundry room. The RV slots are far enough away from each other that you don't feel like you are sitting in each others laps. The rings aren't too terribly far away. The crating area is all along the tree line surrounding the rings.
Lots of good stuff today. Carol titled, Olaf double Q'd TWICE! It was Christine's birthday (shhh, don't tell her, we are getting a cake for tomorrow). Poor Carole Beth is sick so she couldn't make it.
Blyss took first in Standard! Yeah, my big girl! Her Jumpers run was incredible! We dropped the 2nd bar (oops) but after that she had steam and sailed through the course. It was pretty tricky too. I gotta say, we handled it like champs!!
Let's see what tomorrow will bring....
Lots of good stuff today. Carol titled, Olaf double Q'd TWICE! It was Christine's birthday (shhh, don't tell her, we are getting a cake for tomorrow). Poor Carole Beth is sick so she couldn't make it.
Blyss took first in Standard! Yeah, my big girl! Her Jumpers run was incredible! We dropped the 2nd bar (oops) but after that she had steam and sailed through the course. It was pretty tricky too. I gotta say, we handled it like champs!!
Let's see what tomorrow will bring....
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mid Florida Golden Retriever Club
On to another trial… this time in Orlando. I just got back from a brutal conference there this week for my “real” job. Standing 8-10 hours a day and chatting up prospects and clients… This was Monday through Thursday. Home late Thursday night, on the road again Friday afternoon.
It is sure to be a great time because I will have two classmates who will be there this weekend. It will be nice to discuss courses and plot together and see if we can remember what we have been taught and see if we are skilled enough to apply it!
This weekend is hosted by Mid Florida Golden Retriever Club. The trial is outdoors, no cover. We have only a 20% chance of rain but we are supposed to have record breaking heat… YEAH! Hey, at least we won’t be shivering…
What will also make it an interesting weekend is that because I haven’t been home, I haven’t been able to work with Blyss all week. I’m hoping she remembers the high we were on when we left the last trial … after her AMAZING jumpers run. Of all the runs to NOT get on tape… :-( Oh, well… that’s what the memory banks are for.
It is sure to be a great time because I will have two classmates who will be there this weekend. It will be nice to discuss courses and plot together and see if we can remember what we have been taught and see if we are skilled enough to apply it!
This weekend is hosted by Mid Florida Golden Retriever Club. The trial is outdoors, no cover. We have only a 20% chance of rain but we are supposed to have record breaking heat… YEAH! Hey, at least we won’t be shivering…
What will also make it an interesting weekend is that because I haven’t been home, I haven’t been able to work with Blyss all week. I’m hoping she remembers the high we were on when we left the last trial … after her AMAZING jumpers run. Of all the runs to NOT get on tape… :-( Oh, well… that’s what the memory banks are for.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday at Tailwagger
Great day! The cold front finally arrived Saturday night making it waaaaay chilly in the morning which fired up the dogs... BIG TIME! They were running like the breeze. So much energy, you could tell they were feeling fine!
Congrats to Lisa who tore up the Jumpers course with Trigger.
Blyss also had a great jumpers run. I have never seen her so fast. She was nailing it and it felt so smooth. It gave me the adrenalin rush I get when John lets me run Hellion. She was sooooo impressive. We really feel like a team.
We are well into Advance and on our way to Masters! *Now if I could just figure out Snooker and Gamblers ;-)
Olaf did really well. Came in 3rd and 4th with Kito and Skah in Steeplechase!
We finished up early and got home before dark!
Now I'm off to Orlando for a conference... ugh, work! Then next weekend we will be in Orlando for an AKC Trial.
Congrats to Lisa who tore up the Jumpers course with Trigger.
Blyss also had a great jumpers run. I have never seen her so fast. She was nailing it and it felt so smooth. It gave me the adrenalin rush I get when John lets me run Hellion. She was sooooo impressive. We really feel like a team.
We are well into Advance and on our way to Masters! *Now if I could just figure out Snooker and Gamblers ;-)
Olaf did really well. Came in 3rd and 4th with Kito and Skah in Steeplechase!
We finished up early and got home before dark!
Now I'm off to Orlando for a conference... ugh, work! Then next weekend we will be in Orlando for an AKC Trial.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Saturday at Tailwaggers
Last night was wonderful, great dinner with greater friends. The steak was melt in your mouth delicious!
Then things turned ugly. When we got ring side this morning we found out the place had been vandalized. Someone came in over night and took all sorts of stuff... from dog treats to cell phones to canvas bags to money to knee braces!
Olaf had left his knee brace on one of the crates and it was gone... $1600.00 down the drain.
But, things got better as Saturday got going. Olaf and I ran 2 sets of pairs... Blyss & Kito and Kayla & Skah... It was mighty fun... My run with Blyss was very nice. My run with Kayla, well, I was LAAAAAAAAATE. Oh, well. Lesson learned. We still took 2nd and 3rd!
My standard run with Blyss kind of all fell apart. First, I changed my mind on how I was going to lead out... Mistake with a capital M. Then I let her off the A-Frame early then I didn't get my front cross in after the weaves. However, her down on the table was good.
Tonight is Spaghetti night with, well, yeah, spaghetti and spaghetti squash and salad... One more day of fun to go!
Then things turned ugly. When we got ring side this morning we found out the place had been vandalized. Someone came in over night and took all sorts of stuff... from dog treats to cell phones to canvas bags to money to knee braces!
Olaf had left his knee brace on one of the crates and it was gone... $1600.00 down the drain.
But, things got better as Saturday got going. Olaf and I ran 2 sets of pairs... Blyss & Kito and Kayla & Skah... It was mighty fun... My run with Blyss was very nice. My run with Kayla, well, I was LAAAAAAAAATE. Oh, well. Lesson learned. We still took 2nd and 3rd!
My standard run with Blyss kind of all fell apart. First, I changed my mind on how I was going to lead out... Mistake with a capital M. Then I let her off the A-Frame early then I didn't get my front cross in after the weaves. However, her down on the table was good.
Tonight is Spaghetti night with, well, yeah, spaghetti and spaghetti squash and salad... One more day of fun to go!
Friday, October 16, 2009
West Palm Tailwaggers USDAA Trial
West Palm Beach - Tailwaggers and it is HOT HOT HOT! I'm just hoping the cold front is going to come through tonight. Today was a good day. We had 2 clean runs! Blyss missed a Q in Grand Prix by 1.4 seconds!! She took 4th place though and I am sooooo proud of her.
Our Standard run was picture perfect but she just ran a little slow, she's just a baby.
There are lots of good people here. Mary brought one of the new rescues, Shay... she is so special and beautiful.
Trik was reunited with one of his litter mates. Pilot looks like a Border Collie... all long legs and everything. But I think Trik is still tougher!!
One more Q in Standard and Blyss will be able to advance to Masters!
The facilities here are very nice... outdoor under a gigantic cover. RV is dry camping but it is very close to the rings. The restrooms are very clean.
Crossing fingers for tomorrow!
Our Standard run was picture perfect but she just ran a little slow, she's just a baby.
There are lots of good people here. Mary brought one of the new rescues, Shay... she is so special and beautiful.
Trik was reunited with one of his litter mates. Pilot looks like a Border Collie... all long legs and everything. But I think Trik is still tougher!!
One more Q in Standard and Blyss will be able to advance to Masters!
The facilities here are very nice... outdoor under a gigantic cover. RV is dry camping but it is very close to the rings. The restrooms are very clean.
Crossing fingers for tomorrow!
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