Most disappointing that my computer has issues this morning and I am not able to upload any pictures to go with this posting. So many nice pictures to share - eventually!
Did we have fun? You bet! Was it a successful trip? Absolutely! Am I glad to be home? So very glad. Will I enjoy going into work this morning? Not so much . . .
What a terrific time we had. Weather was less than perfect and it rained much of the time, but at least it was a WARM rain. And it was spring in Kentucky. Green grass (very long because it was too wet to mow), flowering trees, and shirt sleeve temperatures. To save money we stayed at the Super 8 which was right across the parking lot from the Drawbridge Inn which was the official headquarters. An easy walk, though I admit we drove a few times when it was raining hard. Our roommate Laurie (Penny's co-owner/breeder) flew in from Virginia and arrived shortly after we did, and flew out Wednesday evening, so we had a dog walker for each dog, which helped a great deal, especially when walking dogs in the rain.
Not enough time or room to do more than a brief rundown of the week this morning, but we left on Friday, arrived in the Cincinnati area about noon on Saturday, and because it was too early to check into our motel (and because both Jess and I are fish addicts in addition to being dog addicts) we paid a visit to the Newport Aquarium. All I can say is WOW. Wish I had had a whole day to spend there. Just amazing. Saturday evening was the Welcome Party which was very well attended and it was such fun catching up with friends we see so rarely.
Sunday was the Futurity, but because we had no youngsters to show we did the DCA Health Clinic. Laurie and I spent the day working there, while Jess ran our dogs through the tests. Lucy got her eyes CERFed and had her cardiac & thyroid tests done. Penny had the cardiac & thyroid tests, and Argus just did the cardiac test as he was up to date on his other testing. Jess said the dogs were all perfect for their testing, and the biggest problem she ran into was their determination to kiss the Techs, Vets, and dog holders.
Monday was Sweepstakes judging as well as the bitch classes. No pups for Sweeps, but Lucy showed wonderfully well and walked off with the Open Black Class. We have some wonderful pictures of this lovely girl winning her class - hope I can get them posted tomorrow.
Not enough time here to do each day, but the days were filled with judging, second guessing, and chatting with friends at ringside. This year we did not eat out, but instead went down to the bar/dining room at the Drawbridge Inn and met up with friends for drinks & dinner and (MUCH) laughter and fun. The nights were far too short, but it was oh so worth it.
To be continued. . .
Did we have fun? You bet! Was it a successful trip? Absolutely! Am I glad to be home? So very glad. Will I enjoy going into work this morning? Not so much . . .
What a terrific time we had. Weather was less than perfect and it rained much of the time, but at least it was a WARM rain. And it was spring in Kentucky. Green grass (very long because it was too wet to mow), flowering trees, and shirt sleeve temperatures. To save money we stayed at the Super 8 which was right across the parking lot from the Drawbridge Inn which was the official headquarters. An easy walk, though I admit we drove a few times when it was raining hard. Our roommate Laurie (Penny's co-owner/breeder) flew in from Virginia and arrived shortly after we did, and flew out Wednesday evening, so we had a dog walker for each dog, which helped a great deal, especially when walking dogs in the rain.
Not enough time or room to do more than a brief rundown of the week this morning, but we left on Friday, arrived in the Cincinnati area about noon on Saturday, and because it was too early to check into our motel (and because both Jess and I are fish addicts in addition to being dog addicts) we paid a visit to the Newport Aquarium. All I can say is WOW. Wish I had had a whole day to spend there. Just amazing. Saturday evening was the Welcome Party which was very well attended and it was such fun catching up with friends we see so rarely.
Sunday was the Futurity, but because we had no youngsters to show we did the DCA Health Clinic. Laurie and I spent the day working there, while Jess ran our dogs through the tests. Lucy got her eyes CERFed and had her cardiac & thyroid tests done. Penny had the cardiac & thyroid tests, and Argus just did the cardiac test as he was up to date on his other testing. Jess said the dogs were all perfect for their testing, and the biggest problem she ran into was their determination to kiss the Techs, Vets, and dog holders.
Monday was Sweepstakes judging as well as the bitch classes. No pups for Sweeps, but Lucy showed wonderfully well and walked off with the Open Black Class. We have some wonderful pictures of this lovely girl winning her class - hope I can get them posted tomorrow.
Not enough time here to do each day, but the days were filled with judging, second guessing, and chatting with friends at ringside. This year we did not eat out, but instead went down to the bar/dining room at the Drawbridge Inn and met up with friends for drinks & dinner and (MUCH) laughter and fun. The nights were far too short, but it was oh so worth it.
To be continued. . .
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