Mt Pleasant SDT order of classes

[NancyO]

Does anyone know the order of classes for this weekend Mt Pleasant SDT in Strasburg, VA?

 

Trying to figure out if I can drive down Sat morning or will need to be there the night before.

 

Nancy O

[juliepoudrier]

Hi Nancy,

I don't know for sure the order of classes, but they are running two fields, so probably will start with ranch on the big field early and then go to open (at least that's what they did last year).

 

J.

[NancyO]

Julie,

thanks, guess I'll go down the night before. It is at least a 3 hour trip.

Nancy O

[Pipedream Farm]

I thought I had heard there were 80 Open and Ranch dogs. But I could be wrong.

 

Mark

[NancyO]

Do you know what time they are starting?

 

Nancy O

[Pipedream Farm]

If those numbers are correct, I'd guess they'll have to have the first dog on the field at sunrise (7am).

 

Mark

[juliepoudrier]

No complaining Nancy--it's nearly a five-hour drive for me.

 

J.

[NancyO]

Julie,

not complaining at all, it's one of the closer trials. Just thought if Open didn't run till say 9 or 10, I could save the cost of the hotel room for friday night and drive down in the morning on Saturday.

Nancy O

[juliepoudrier]

Nancy,

I knew you weren't complaining--I was just making a lame attempt at a joke....

 

J.

[Sue R]

Here it is, from Sheepdog-L:

 

Tom Forrester's

Mt. Pleasant Farm Sheepdog Trial

Strasburg, Va.

Nov. 18 and 19, 2006

Tom requests that anyone wanting to walk the course(s), please do so

on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Start time on Sat. will be as soon as

it gets light (approx. 7 am) with the Ranch class, followed by the

Open class , followed by the Nursery class on the front field.

The novice field will begin after 8 am, with the Novice/Novice

class, followed by the Pro/Novice class.

Running order for Sat. Nov. 18, 2006:

Novice/Novice

1. S. Broderick Fly

2. S. King Vic

3. Laurie Anderson Cooper

4. S. Rayburn Celt

5. Stacy Scott Kate

6. Peter Hall Doc

 

Pro/Novice

1. Billy Pritchard Kate

2. Sally Malloy Gil

3. Tom Lacy Belle

4. Ron McGettigan Taff

5. Laurie Anderson Pod

6. Kay Hance Driver

7. Peter Hall Cap

8. Monoe Williams Taco

9. Barbara Klein Pride

10. Tom Lacy Emmy

11. Victoria Renz Taryn

12. Marya Calley Bosco

13. Sandra Hornig Ozzie

14. Joan Cleveland Titan

15. Gene Shenninger Mac

16. Susan Rhoades Rock It

17. Terry Murray Jane

18. Sharon Nunan Sweep

19. Monroe Williams Queen

20. Richard Rogers Molly

21. Peter Hall Bonnie

 

Ranch

1. Deb Mickey Annie

2. Rae Rogers Toby

3. Kim Baker Kate

4. Pam Gardner Rusty

5. Stacy Scott Chief

6. Doug Brewer Nan

7. David Clark Clair

8. Tom Lacy Jill

9. Dan King Jig

10. Barbara Levinson Ryn

11. Susan Rhoades Bill

12. Debbie Johnson Abby

13. Sharon Nunan Cutter

14. Victoria Renz Gage

15. Doug Brewer Tess

16. Dan King Fann

17. Sue Asten Brooke

18. David Clark Danny Boy

 

Open

1. Renee Billadeau Bette

2. Gene Shenninger Jess

3. Steve Paxton-Hill Joe

4. Lori Cunningham Tess

5. Susan Rhoades Edge

6. Barbara Levinson Lass

7. Kim Baker Becky

8. Roy Johnson Sonny

9. Judy Mason Ben

10. Mark Billadeau Jody

11. Tom Forrrester Pete

12. Barbara Klein Tad

13. Sharon Nunan Gail

14. Tom Lacy Megan

15. Polly Matzinger Lilly

16. David Clark Luckert

17. Sally Malloy Zac

18. Nancy Obenier Ben

19. Deb Mickey Jill

20. Julie Poudrier Kat

21. Carol Calhoun Kim

22. Renee Billadeau Rae

23. Kay Sander Quest

24. Carla King Liz

25. Flo Wilson Cap

26. Evelyne Williams Meg

27. Eileen Stein Gyp

28. Kelly Bradley Fly

29. Bonnie Kramer Duff

30. Sue Asten Katy

31. Steve Paxton-Hill Mac

32. Sandra Hornig Jill

33. Verna Krammes Willow

34. Tom Lacy Peg

35. Gene Shenninger Jen

36. Lori Cunningham Rip

37. Mark Billadeau Peg

38. Kay Sander Nike

39. Barbara Levinson Ginnie

40. Polly Matzinger Charlie

41. Tom Wilson Sly

42. Heather Nadelman Phyl

43. Barb Klein Britt

44. Carla King Emma

45. Lori Cunningham Ethan

46. Judy Mason Bree

47. Roy Johnson Chip

48. Renee Billadeau Star

49. Sally Malloy Paige

50. Julie Poudrier Twist

51. Kelly Bradley Jess

52. Nancy Obenier Nick

53. David Clark Roy

54. Steve Paxton-Hill Tess

55. Gene Shenninger Dot

56. Polly Matzinger James

57. Flo Wilson Mac

 

Respectfully submitted (for Tom Forrester),

Debbie Johnson

[Guest pax]

Does anyone have a street address I could map quest? I'd like to come watch. : )

 

Thanks in advance.

[Deb Mickey]

Here's directions:

 

Interstate 81 to exit #298, Strasburg.

Turn onto Rt. 11 South

Go approximately 100 feet and turn left onto Hite Lane (directly across from McDonalds & the Exxon)

Follow dirt road until the end of the state maintenance and turn right into the driveway

Follow driveway to the trial field.

[Guest pax]

Thank you kindly.

[Pipedream Farm]

FYI

 

Strong Leonid Meteor Shower Expected This Weekend

The annual Leonid meteor shower could produce a strong outburst this weekend for residents of the North America and Western Europe.

 

A brief surge of activity is expected begin around 11:45 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 18. In Europe, that corresponds to early Sunday morning, Nov. 19 at 4:45 GMT. The outburst could last up to two hours.

 

At the peak, people in these favorable locations could see up to 150 shooting stars per hour, or more than two per minute.

Mark

[juliepoudrier]

Oh cool. I always try to catch the Leonid shower! Thanks for the reminder Mark.

 

J.

[NancyO]

The problem would be trying to stay awake till almost midnight

 

Nancy O

 

ps, Mark, looks like Sunline is closed They aren't doing any warranty repairs per the letter from thier lawyer that has been posted on the net. Will have to keep my fingers crossed that I don't have any leaks or other issues. The appliances are covered under the manufacturer.

[Shoofly]

Nancy - What happened to your camper?!

[Shoofly]

Never mind, did a search and saw where sunline closed. That stinks.

[NancyO]

Robin,

 

no problem with my trailer, just that my new trailer no longer has a warranty with it!

 

the issue would be IF I develope a problem, it won't be covered under warranty.

 

Nancy O

[Pipedream Farm]

Sorry about that Nancy; what people are posting about Sunline trailers is they are quite good. So (knock on wood) perhaps you won't have any more issues.

 

Mark

[NancyO]

Mark,

 

I liked my old sunline that was 20 years old, that's why I bought another one. I liked the quality and the fact that the trailer held up for that many years.

 

I worry about the occasional issue that might crop up and especially if I should have any leaks or problems with wiring etc. The dealer is looking at an issue with a light switch for free.

 

I've had an ongoing issue with my water heater, but that is covered under Atwoods warranty, thank goodness.

 

Nancy O

[Sue R]

On the topic of trailers, etc., I am looking at a 1984 Coleman pop-up. It is small, only popping up on one end and sleeping three (which is more than I need but will fit me and Ed and dogs and maybe an occasional child).

 

Anyone with experience with this sort of pop-up? I can't go see it until the week after Thanksgiving but it's very cheap, with only one small hole (that can be fixed, they say) in the otherwise good canvas. It has a working stove and sink and heater. Any opinions?

 

Any advice on what to look for when and if I go and see it? The "if" is only if it is too heavy for my car (waiting on that info) or if it sells before I can go.

 

Looking forward to seeing many of you at Tom's.

[NancyO]

Sue,

 

I think the biggest problem is water damage. check for water damage on the roof and floor and under the floor. If it has a hard top, does it go up and down and does the door close properly. If the door does not close correctly, most likely it is because of warping due to water damage.

 

Make sure you set it up and take it down, not just see it set up.

 

Do the zippers work? Check the canvas for rot.

 

Have them turn on the stove to check that it works. If the heater is supposed to work, have them turn that on also.

 

Have them hook the camper to thier car to make sure the lights work on it.

 

If it is really small it won't have brakes. If you can, check the wheel bearings.

 

Nancy O

 

 

Nancy O

[Sue R]

Thanks, Nancy. I really appreciate that advice and will print it out if we are able to go and see it. The seller says it has brakes but hasn't replied yet to my question of whether they are electric or inertia (tongue) brakes. It may just be too big for my car - I'm waiting to hear back on that and a few other questions. The hole in the canvas is at a corner and that may be an issue if it's not easily repaired.

 

I used to be quite comfy camping out in my van (which had a "bed" back seat) at trials and such, but a close encounter with a deer at 70 mph totalled the van. It just isn't the same in a Subaru.

 

If it will be compatible with my car and is in reasonable condition, it would make trips to trials and clinics (and the beach) a lot more comfortable! It's also cheap enough ($600 obo) that my hubby is all for me getting it if it's in as nice condition as the seller says it is (canvas in great condition except that one hole, everything works, spare tires - but no heater).

 

Thank you!

[NCStarkey]

Hello everyone,

 

Does anyone know if the trial will begin on Sunday at the same times as Saturday?

 

Many thanks,

nancy