Pippin's person Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Who's going to be hanging out at the Bluegrass this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'll be pulling in on Monday, helping out all week, and leaving next Monday. I know a lot of folks that have been there before do not seem to be entered this year. The economy has hit lots of folks hard... Robin French, Christine Henry, and Denise Wall are all running dogs in Open but I didn't check all the classes to see who might be running elsewhere. Eileen Stein's on the wait list. Joan (It's a Dog's Lyfe) might be there also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADogsLyfe Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'll be there on sunday only. I am going to watch (not entered), meet Sue R and pick up my new puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Grenzehund and I will be there--we're running in Novice-Novice and will be helping with scribing. We're coming in on Tuesday and leaving the following Monday. Congrats on the new puppy, Joan Sue, I'm sure we'll see you there--looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I *wish* I were going. Unemployment sucks.... I'm hoping for next year though! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRhodes Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'll wander in Friday afternoon sometime and hang around for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 How would you guys like to get together for a dinner? The handlers' dinner is Saturday evening, and as far as I know, volunteers are able to purchase a ticket and enjoy that. It is quite a bit of fun and a chance to socialize. I wondered if just you ladies would like to do dinner another night, perhaps Sunday since that's the only day Joan will be there? Normally, I don't eat out on a Sunday but since it's away from home, I think that would be okay for me if everyone would like to get together after the awards are given out. Otherwise, I'd prefer Friday maybe? There is a really nice Chinese buffet within a few miles, a really good Mexican restaurant, and also one of those el-cheapo spaghetti places, as well as other options. Robin Q, I saw your name on the volunteer schedule, and you can locate me most anytime by that schedule. Robin French, Christine, or Denise - Want to join us? I won't be reachable after early tomorrow morning except by cell phone so PM or email me if you want that number. Julie - I'm PM'd you and will miss seeing you there. Next year, hopefully, and at the 2010 Finals, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRhodes Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Dinner sounds like fun. Sue, I'll look you up when I get to the trial, or my number is in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Looks like Robin (shoofly) & Bill are having a good week so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaBluez Tess Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Good going Robin!! It's a tough trial!!! I wish I could be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Robin and Bill were overall reserve in P/N (with a 1st yesterday and a third today). It looks like Robin and Jet and Christine and Tweed made it into the top 20 percent for the first go round of open (as well as Dee Penatzer and Rob--Dee doesn't post on these boards but lives nearby, and Rob is Larky's grandsire.....). Also it looks like Robin Q. (Pippin'sPerson) came back from a tough go yesterday to win the second go round of N/N with Hamish. Way to go ladies! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyDogs Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Can ya all tell us what the sheep are like? How the runs are going? What's happening????... it's so hard to be sitting here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Robin and Bill were overall reserve in P/N (with a 1st yesterday and a third today). It looks like Robin and Jet and Christine and Tweed made it into the top 20 percent for the first go round of open (as well as Dee Penatzer and Rob--Dee doesn't post on these boards but lives nearby, and Rob is Larky's grandsire.....). Also it looks like Robin Q. (Pippin'sPerson) came back from a tough go yesterday to win the second go round of N/N with Hamish. Way to go ladies! J. Woot! Go Bill! And I'd love to see Jet do well - what a neat little dog she is. And of course we've got our popcorn and drinks ready to root for Sam's daddy Tweed - go Christine!! Good luck to everyone else, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Deb, I haven't talked to anyone directly, but I think Laura is talking to Robin, so I'll ask her to post if she knows anything about sheep, field, etc. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bo Boop Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Let's not forget Emil and Spot! Sitting 2nd in the Open ;-) Way to go Spot! Now it's time for our other Texans to bring it ;-) Our lone female handler Catherine Laria, with her dogs Fleet and Twist. And good luck to Chuck Riley and Ron Enzeroth, make us proud guys! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Anyone who has a dog named Twist must have something going for them! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bo Boop Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Anyone who has a dog named Twist must have something going for them! J. LOL and you'd like her too ;-) she's a tiny little dog, smooth coated, prick eared. She's also Stella's auntie. I sure hope they do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I didn't talk to Robin last night - but night before she said that as always the field is tough. She said that the sheep being used on the novice field are pretty nice - and I can't remember exactly what was said about the Open field, except for there being a lot of RT's. If I talk to her tonight I'll get a better update (and try to remember what I'm told ). Dang, I sure do wish I was running Nick there this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADogsLyfe Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Jenny Glen is keeping a blog on the Bluegrass. Mostly about their own dogs, but also about the sheep and some other handlers. Interesting read for those of us who aren't there. http://altapetestockdogs2.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Crowder-BaaramuLuke Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I can only speak for the novice field, I was there Wed-Fri, never once even saw the Open runs. Drats...maybe next year, we ended up finishing too late and I had to hit the road Friday night to get home (4-H horse show Sat/Sun). The sheep on the Novice field were Ann Keller's, nicest bunch of sheep I've handled in a few years there. I met John W. with big yellow boots from Wisconsin, he was a good partner, handled sheep well and has a steady, calm work ethic that makes it easy. Those first sheep were delightful, in great physical shape and mentally sound, a lot were graduates of past BGC commercial flocks, from what Ann said. John and I BEGGED to be allowed to NOT use the trailer for P/N and N/N and powers that be let us, and it was outstanding, with the teamwork of John and his leg-work and my shoving sheep out him non-stop. This would not have worked without these great sheep. From what I could see, the sheep handled themselves fine if they weren't run or hassled (duh...sorry, that's all I can say with any real handler credentials). Friday brought the graduates from the Open field, and these were also nice and healthy, mentally and physically, I always love working with these babies. They weren't dog savvy, but responded great to the handling system and set out, and most of the runs I saw went fine with good handling. Wish I could have seen them on the Open field, they were some nice sheep. I hope some of them end up staying behind with some local folks. All in all, I thought the three days I saw went well, wish it had rained less, but that's a given. It was nice to work with John W., he gets it done well and consistently. I can honestly say too, that I think I'm over the creep-out feeling I have with that field (time does heal all wounds), so I hope to get asked back if they need help up there in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thanks for the report Debbie! Hope to see you soon somewhere! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Crowder-BaaramuLuke Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Going to see Jack in MD next weekend (earned the $ last week!) and maybe see you at Breezy Hill in late June? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Oh definitely at Breezy Hill! I'm saving my pennies. Have fun at JK! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Here's the top 20 running in the double lift today, along with the individual awards that have already been given: Sunday May 17 1 Washer, Bob Clare 2 Worthington, Joan Sam 3 Whittington, Don Fionn 4 Williams, Cheryl Spot 5 Boyce, Dawn Tink 6 MacRae, Alasdair Nap 7 Molloy, Sally Bett 8 Harvey, Janet Scott 9 Glen, Jenny Lad 10 Brannen, Connie Trip 11 Molloy, Sally Paige 12 Penatzer, Dee Rob 13 Schragel, Mike Tek 14 Westbrook, Gary Tate 15 Murray, Dave Moe 16 Henry, Christine Tweed 17 Luedecke, Emil Spot 18 MacRae, Alasdair Star 19 MacRae, Tricia Cap 20 VanDerMerwe, Jeanine Jade SPECIAL AWARDS, BLUEGRASS 2009 Best Gather – Jeanine VanDerMerwe & Jade Best Drive – Alasdair MacRae & Nap Best Pen – Don Whittington & Fionn Best Shed – Bob Washer & Clare Most Promising Dog – Lyle Lad’s Sid Most Promising Handler – Sharon Woolman Amateur Nursery Award (presented by Alasdair & Tricia MacRae, to highest scoring Nursery dog by a handler who has not won an Open trial) – Shelby Cook & Ben Linda Wright Service Award – Becky Randolph Top End Award (given by set-out workers Linda Maier & Rusty Kreider) – Janet Harvey & Scott Long Road Award (presented by Vergil & Annemarie Holland, to highest scoring Open dog trained only by its present handler): (to be awarded after Finals) Best KY-Bred Dog: (to be awarded after Finals) J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Is there any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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