Valhalla Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Robin, I can't wait to see the "Spink" pups (I must admit Zac is my fave). Kate is coming over this weekend and I hope we'll have time, in between trial days at Lena's, so she can show me Rose. I am glad you (and everyone else watching Jim's run at Edgeworth on Sunday) finally got to see my pup work. Unfortunately, it should have been during puppy play day AFTER the trial. I was so embarrassed. But, at least I can now say that 7 month old Tweed has run (and run and run and run) on the Edgeworth trial field. I will also try to post some pics from Edgeworth today or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Christine, now that Tweed has run at the Edgeworth open trial I guess that means you're now stuck in open. :eek: Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Could be worse - we were all sitting there on our butts watching cute Tweed do one *nice* outrun out to Jim's sheep. I want to know why Flo didn't charge you an extra entry fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Mark, well since he wasn't an "official" entry, I guess I am safe. Robin, I would have been glad to pay Flo an extra entry fee. I thought she was going to have my head (or Tweed's head) :eek: , but she just laughed and said "That's OK, it happens." When I was getting ready to run Mick, Melinda even thanked me for providing some excitement. And of course, after it was all done and I felt comfortable enough to return to the crowd, I wanted to know how far out he ran, was it a good outrun and did he look good? Typical BC puppy owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 It's just a good thing you got to the field before he got caught. I think someone might have been pretty happy to take that puppy home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 I only wish Denise or Mark had been there with a camera to capture the action! The reason he drifted off was that I was not paying 100% attention to his whereabouts - the three of us were talking about what else.... pictures. And no Denise, it is not your fault. I should have put the dogs up. In my older years, it's gotten too difficult to do two things at the same time anymore. Wish I was young again like Sam... a mere baby at 35! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 .....a mere baby at 35! I can see Sam rubbing her face with one finger right now. :eek: Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 ... and which finger might that be???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Christine, it is wonderful when someone as talented and experienced as you can have a totally embarassing moment at a trial. It sure makes the rest of us who are neither talented nor experienced feel much better! As for you "feeling your age", you are still a youngster yourself! At least from MY point of view. I don't ever expect to make it out of Novice - my dog is young and handler-challenged! And, your photos are beautiful, too! It's just not fair that some folks do so many things so well. At least the rest of us get to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Signed, someone who sat in your chair once and you had to tell me to move. I'll get this trial etiquette down sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Sue, I told you to move? I sure hope I did it politely! I usually just go sit in someone else's chair if mine is taken, unless those are all taken as well. Actually I think proper trial etiquette is sitting in someone else's chair. And I wouldn't call myself talented and experienced, just lucky. Thank you just the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Wall Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Here's another great shot by Mark. This is Alasdair MacRae's Bill catching a sheep that split off from the group and tried to run away during the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Why do I always manage to miss seeing Alasdair MacRae run any dog, much less the wonderful Bill! At least I got to see the picture. Thanks! Christine, it was at this year's Seclusival Open, and I thought the proper etiquette was to sit wherever there was an empty. I sat in your front row seat as my second row chair was occupied by someone. Since your alternative when you came back was to sit in the miserable seat next to your own, I think you did the smart thing. You nicely pointed out that I was in your chair, and I moved. I felt, as a mere spectator at my first big trial, quite intimidated by just about everybody. I have never had the courage to ask anybody to move out of my chair because the folks I find sitting in it are "real" dog handlers, not just "wannabees" like me. Anyway, you live up to what everybody has told me about you, nice, polite, and kind, not to mention a wonderful photographer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 At least you get to be there in person to have a chair, Sue! I can either save my money for a trip to the US to be at trials in person - or I can spend it on gas to get to sheep, and lessons and sheep practice. No contest, really is there - much as I would like to actually see you guys and your dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucknjill Posted October 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 Ok Robin at what point was I sitting on my butt watching Tweed run??? If you will recall, I was the one catching the little bugger with Dee and Ellen....Nice balance that dog has btw!!!! Ohhhhhhh this is Sam signing off, finger planted firmly over face...! Hope you guys had fun at work today, I sure did!!!! bhahahhahahahahahha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Tassie, you are making the right choice, sheep, lessons, and sheep practice! I would do the same thing in your place. Don't they ever have trials in Australia? Of course, it's a big country and even if they did, it might be too far to go. I have to travel normally about 5 or 6 hours each way to a trial, and travel 3 hours each way to a lesson. So, my lessons are about once a month, I only go to a few trials each year, and Ihave to just work with the cattle at home in between. But, I have the two dogs and have the cattle, and I am just grateful for whatever I am able to learn, do, practice, accomplish (this is questionable), and enjoy! Same to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 It's a pretty sad reflection on the trainer when 4 people have trouble catching a puppy! I bet you were all asking yourselves why the heck haven't I taught him a lie down yet? Better get on that right away.... just in case... Lena's trial is this weekend. Anyone need a rerun? BTW, many thanks to Sam, Dee and Ellen for trying to round up the little demon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucknjill Posted October 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 oh dont you worry, you will get a bill..dont work any dogs for free anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Sam, Tweed knew it was you out there trying to catch him. He'd had a chat with Tucker beforehand and found out he actually has 7 years to take a lie down. BTW, who won the bet on where Tuck would stop on the fetch at Edgeworth? Also, I forgot to congratulate you on your 2nd with him on Sunday! Beautiful run and great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 .....he actually has 7 years to take a lie down. Actually Sam you forgot the magic body language: stomp the right foot. Had you done that I'm sure Tweed would have stopped on a dime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Sam said: Hope you guys had fun at work today, I sure did!!!! bhahahhahahahahahha Hey Sam, has it started raining yet? It's nice and comfortable and dry here at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 I'd rather be working dogs in the rain (or snow or sleet) than sitting in this office anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordersprings Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Has everyone sent in their entries for Frontrunner? Entries open today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 With my allergies working in our manufacturing clean room has been a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Hey Craig - Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Craig writes: Jake, Drift, Celt, and maybe Luke Craig, I thought the dog's name was Duke? How's he working for ya? I guess you must like him if you've already changed his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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