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 11-20-2008 07:19 AM
Here is a little about our trip....
Africa was amazing!!! A typical day was up at 5 Am , breakfast at 6:00, game drive at 6:30. We would be out for 4 1/2 hours come back for lunch and went back to our 'tents' (complete with toilet and shower) --it's too hot to do much in the middle of the day and all the animals except the zebra and the antelopes are sleepy. Tea at 4PM usually followed by a lecture, then back out on a game drive. Cocktails at sundown out in the bush(God, that was great!!!!) and dinner around 8 then off to bed. We saw lions with a kill(baby elephant), hyenas, leopard, rhinos, tons of elephants, many types of antelope, jackals, mongoose, giraffe - and the birds - so many birds.
We went to 4 different game reserves, flying in small (6 seater) planes and landing on dirt runways in the middle of nowhere with animals roaming around. A Landrover and in one case a boat would be there waiting to take us to the lodge often over an hour ride away.
We were in Zimbabwe when the election results came in. We were all huddled around a little battery operated radio with a broken antenna propped up on a drum in the lodge. The Zimbabweans are longing to have an election that means something.The country is dictated by President Robert Mougabe who was voted out in the last 2 elections but his motto must be "Hell no - I won't go'' sad as the country is very bad off.
We enjoyed the people in Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe-their dance, song and culture was captivating.
We finished up our trip in Cape Town (back to civilization!) - what a beautiful place, we got very lucky with the weather - and the dollar was strong there as well.
Phil and I took a number of photos, I have yet to download them, I am hoping to get to it this weekend. I will put up a link and you can see what if you'd like.
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11-20-2008 07:01 AM
Thanks Marg, as the year is not over yet but as it stands right now Thyme is the highest ranked dog in standard in the 22" division.And it has been holding a while 
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| Marjorie Ross |
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11-18-2008 05:41 PM
Sharon:
Thyme told me a big bit of news today....could you pass it along to the group?
Chellie
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11-18-2008 02:56 PM
Another Fun Match at Fiona's this sunday! Last of the season!! Weather is great!!!! Good chance to work on glitches!!!!! Go to website, fionasfarm.net for all the info.....
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11-17-2008 10:07 PM
Brags from Aussie Nationals! Phoebe came in fourth (of 85 dogs), in the Most Versatile competion! We got good sheep and duck scores.....a 190 1/2 in Nov obedience!!!!!!! and got a dirty Q in agility (2 sec over because she had to get her panties off after taking two jumps!) Welcome home Sharon!
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11-17-2008 01:00 PM
It was a nice outing for us too. First, the weather couldn't have been better for November, or any other time of the year, for that matter. Rusty QQd on Sat and then missed a QQ yesterday due to late info (no info?) on an A/F-tunnel discrim. She looked fabulous all weekend. It is good to see her back in her old form after this summer's health issues.
Flashy kept me humble with one Q in STD to show for the weekend. He entertained all on Sat when he left the start line "a bit prematurely" in JWW. He managed a very pretty big lateral lead out all by himself....would have been nice to see it myself. <sigh> And he did a nice job of reading the numbers for the first third of the course with me following behind. It wasn't until after the poles, where I was able to catch up, that he incurred a refusal on a tunnel. (What's wrong with this picture???) Lack of attention on the DW yesterday made him tumble off the down side, luckily from not very high up. Gotta love my boy!
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11-17-2008 12:50 PM
Wow!!! you guys did awesome this weekend!!! Maybe I should go away more often. 
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11-17-2008 12:49 PM
Does anyone have ATT high speed internet in Alhambra Valley? Please contact me if you do.
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11-16-2008 11:21 PM
Billy and I had a great weekend at NORCAL, lots of nice runs. If they gave bonus points for that one "extra", unnumbered obstacle, it would have been an awesome weekend.
On Sat. Billy took 1st Place in Open JWW and earned his Title. Also had a 1st Place in STND for his 2nd Ex A Q.
Jack
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11-16-2008 10:52 PM
Yes more news from the NORCAL golden club. Jack had probably the most awesome weekend ever He QQ'd Saturday with 1st in both- No Q Sunday due handler error in both. BUT Jack kept all bars up the whole weekend and was jumping fabulously. Trixie QQ'd Sun with a 2nd place in STd (5 out of 44 dogs Q'd) . Saw some other good runs and couldn't ask for such great fall weather. Esther, Jack and Trixie
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| Linda Wargo |
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11-16-2008 07:32 PM
Well, it was all about Jive this weekend at the NORCAL Golden AKC Trial. Saturday he finished his Open Standard title and earned a second leg in Open JWW. Sunday he finished his Open JWW title and took first place in Exc A FAST. So he's now totally in AKC Exc. classes. Yeah! Cruiser earned 20 points this weekend (29 to go for MACH 3 and his AKC retirement) and Mike and I had some nice runs but only 1 Q in JWW. I know there are other Frielance brags from this weekend (Esther and others so don't be shy!)
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| Julie Heazlett-Meredith |
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11-15-2008 10:15 PM
Went to the Golden Retriever group sponsored trials in Santa Rosa today.
On our first run in Standard Open we picked up a third place. Bella decided to enjoy the view from the top of the A frame or we might have been 2nd or even 1st.
We didn't Q in our second shot at JWW, but we've learned more about the rules that will fix that in the future.
For his hard work my hubby, Guy, has been promoted to Lackey Open Clase. He does well and doesn't require potty runs or treats.
Welcome back, Sharon. Hope you're enjoying being back home even if our fauna is not as exotic as Africa.
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11-14-2008 12:47 PM
Welcome home, Freilance mama and papa! All the freilance doggies behaved wonderfully throughout my stay, and I'm so glad Karat did so well. The doggies and all the Freilancers missed you!!
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11-13-2008 09:29 PM
YAY! Glad you are home! 
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| marjorie ross |
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11-13-2008 08:08 PM
Hey Kid!!
Welsome home!! There is nothing better than going on a BIG adventure EXCEPT for
getting home and getting in your own bed
and big smoochs from the "kids".
Cannot wait to hear what fun you had!!
Marj
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11-13-2008 07:40 PM
Hi All - I'm back! Well at least my body is, after 26 hours in transit I think that my mind is somewhere between here and there. More later - Africa is an incredible place. Good to be home
More later....
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11-13-2008 04:17 PM
Thursday night class has been cancelled this week.
We will resume class next week.
Still looking for new students to start a beginning class.If you know of anyone please send them my way. Have a great evening and Welcome home Sharon.......we missed you!
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11-12-2008 10:51 PM
Unless there are any conflicts (doesn't look like it from the calendar) I'd like to practice Thursday, 4-430 pm.
--Margot & Lucy
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11-12-2008 09:11 PM
Just another FYI- planning on using the practice field thursday at 11 - doesn't look like it's taken  . Esther Jack and Trixie
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11-11-2008 09:00 AM
FYI -- Since today's a holiday for me, we're planning to practice at 11. Doesn't look like that conflicts with anything. If you want to join us (Caution-Shelties) please feel free. sc
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11-11-2008 09:00 AM
FYI -- Since today's a holiday for me, we're planning to practice at 11. Doesn't look like that conflicts with anything. If you want to join us (Caution-Shelties) please feel free. sc
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11-10-2008 07:28 AM
We had a great weekend in Santa Rosa at CPE as Lucky and Chewie delivered a double perfect weekend! I am so proud of my mutts!
Terry, Lucky and Chewie
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11-8-2008 10:31 PM
Many Congratulations to Tracy and Penny on their successful CPE debute. They did great. So well that Tracy actually will have some explaining to do as to why they did better in a trial that sometimes in class. 
I am so proud of Trek. For the afternoon the teeters appeared on the courses and the sound of the teeters echoed loudly under the arena cover, and she was terrified and basically had an emotional meltdown (glad we don't live around thunderstorms), and despite being given lots of time away from the ring she could not cope running with the sound around and I had to carry her shaking off the jackpot course and straight into Suzanne Deghi's Massage Tent for some stress relieving accupressure and back to the car crate to chill out for 2+ hours.
Suzanne said to consider scratching her from her last run, but it was her standard run and I didn't want to give up on it just then. We were the last class of the day and luck was with us that the other ring had finished so no teeters. As the class started, I brought her near the ring and she started to shake. We found partial refuge in the equipment trailer of all places where she could still hear the goings on but it was muted. After some minutes and some accupressure and treats and just letting her come to terms with the dampened echoing she started to relax a little. I decided to give the run a try, while concentrating on keeping stress out of my voice and not worry about speed.
She did it. Flawlessly. No charging past obstacles. No zooming around. No jumping off of contact obstacles or concluding that the tunnel was too scary. She Q'd, got 2nd, and now has her CL-1 title. Such a brave doggy.
Though we are going to wait a bit on competing in covered arenas which puts a bit of the kabosh on more winter trialing save for NADAC at Wag. Oh well. Goodies will be at class on Friday.
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11-8-2008 09:39 PM
Penny's first CPE novice 1 event went very well. She Q 3 for 3 and took 3rd in Jackpot! Unbelievable! We are hooked!
Thanks Rachelle for all of your patience.
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11-7-2008 08:18 AM
Rachelle, Unfortunately Lucy and I will not be in class this morning-- I am having some kind of allergic reaction to an insect bite/sting and need to take myself to the vet, i mean, doctor. Thank you so much for teaching our class, we have really enjoyed working with you!! -- Margot & Lucy
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11-6-2008 07:29 AM
Thank you Marjorie. I got my issue yesterday so was able to read in all its colorful glory.
Terry Lucky and Chewie
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11-5-2008 05:55 PM
Linda:
HUGE congrats on your fabulous showings!!! That is TOUGH competition!!
Marj
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11-5-2008 05:52 PM
Terry:
I left you my copy of Clean Run in the "lost & found" bin upper field. One less for you to order. Again...great article.
Marj Ross
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11-5-2008 08:44 AM
Well a good time was had by all at the USDAA Cynosport World Games in Scottsdale. Mike was a finalist in the Performance Speed Jumping Championships and we took fourth place! What a rush to run with my Golden Boy under the lights with the crowd cheering us on from the stands! He missed getting into the Performance Grand Prix Finals by an up dog walk contact...go figure. Cruiser made it to the Grand Prix semi-finals again, the old man really ran his heart out in the heat of the day to accomplish that! And Jive learned all about the fun sport of lure coursing! He was insane trying to get the lure, but couldn't quite catch up to Wendy Bruce's Callie who was a lure coursing superstar and also passed her herding instinct test.
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11-4-2008 09:00 PM
Since Sharons out of town I'm posting that I would like to practice Thur. 11/6 12-1pm Just an FYI (thanks karen).
Esther, Jack and Trixie
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