juliepoudrier Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I just want to thank Heather for giving us a run-by-run account of the nursery finals. It's not easy to pay attention to every run and then report on the various phases of the work--all. day. long. So thank you. I just wanted you to know that those of us who had to stay home are very grateful for the coverage. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I'll second that! Thanks Heather!! What a wonderful job you are doing and it's much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 And I'll offer a hearty third. No small task at all and it is very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizmo Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I'll add my agreement. Very nice - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaBluez Tess Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I wore out my thumbs the last two days on my cell phone, reading the updates! THANKS A BUNCH!! It made my weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyT Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I read the commentary daily and often, and I appreciated the summaries and descriptions of problems at various points on the course. Reminded me of old-time radio. Penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Me, too! The updates were awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejano Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Exactly -- I was thinking of the baseball games my father listened to when I was a child.... great job! I read the commentary daily and often, and I appreciated the summaries and descriptions of problems at various points on the course. Reminded me of old-time radio. Penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnotchdog Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 The play-by-play is great! Would someone help me with some terminology? (Tried looking on Little Hats, may be there, but I couldn't find it.) What is "flurry" or "flurries?" And what is heading them on the fetch? Sounds like it's undesirable, but might the dog not need to be that far up to keep them on line? Maybe the dog is turning them back? Clearly I am not getting something. Thanks, Barbara edited for loony-looking typos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Barbara, I don't have an answer for flurried, unless she means flustered or similar. As for heading, it's exactly what it sounds like--going to their heads and stopping forward motion (or even crossing the course). J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I can't check the Tweets from work, darnitall! Boo. But my friend just emailed me that Robin and Bill had a GREAT run! (I asked her to update me since she can see the Tweeting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluj Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I can't check the Tweets from work, darnitall! Boo. But my friend just emailed me that Robin and Bill had a GREAT run! (I asked her to update me since she can see the Tweeting) 187 for the lead! Do you have gmail? I'm getting the feed through google reader, which might not be blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoga Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Ditto the thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearse Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 The play-by-play is great! Would someone help me with some terminology? (Tried looking on Little Hats, may be there, but I couldn't find it.) What is "flurry" or "flurries? I think she means the dog is diving in at the sheep trying to get them to shift, and the sheep are fighting back. Almost/kinda/sorta/not quite a grip. " And what is heading them on the fetch? Sounds like it's undesirable, but might the dog not need to be that far up to keep them on line? Maybe the dog is turning them back? Clearly I am not getting something. Thanks, Barbara edited for loony-looking typos Heading them on the fetch or drive is exactly what you might expect. It's the dog coming around to the head of the sheep. This usually slows them down, stops them, or causes them to reverse course. Ideally you want the dog behind the sheep and peeking out to the sides to hold the line with eye. Not always possible when the sheep are booking it to the exhaust on the fetch or the first leg of the drive. Sometimes the only choice the dog has to stop them and get them back on course is to go to their heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm getting the feed from here in case Twitter is blocked for you: http://www.nationalsheepdogfinals.com/scores.php and I'll add my thanks too. Great job everyone involved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnotchdog Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks, Julie and Pearse! Now if I can just stand the suspense in between twitter feeds, like when you know they're in the shedding ring, but can't see it... I so love the baseball-like feel to it, right down to the very words sometimes: "This could be the winning run!" I noticed the schedule does not give a start time for Saturday. Safe to assume 8:00 or is it traditionally later? B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 I'm getting the feed from here in case Twitter is blocked for you: http://www.nationalsheepdogfinals.com/scores.php No, that's blocked, too. I mean, I can see the page, but the updates don't show up on my work 'puter. I can see the results as they're posted, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 When Heather's contract comes up for renewal I think she should get whatever she wants What an fantastic job she is doing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hear, hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADogsLyfe Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Heather's tweets were the best thing ever! Thanks so much Heather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Heather's tweets are appreciated by those under the tents, too--often she had the scores tweeted before we got them live. It was also pretty funny to see everybody reading the tweets as we were watching the real thing play out on the field in front of us. I don't think Heather is being paid to do this--even more reason to thank her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Heather did a fantastic job with regards to so many aspects of the Finals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toney Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 The Tweets and the web cast was wonderful- thanks soooo much! Now I know to buy several Hughes net tokens for bandwidth in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I was getting the tweets on Saturday and Sunday. It was great since I wasn't able to watch the webcast. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bc2r Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Thanks for much for all your hard work. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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