May 2009 Archives

They are all 2 today what a lovely litter and I hope they are all well!

 

So worrying and sad...so glad he has been found and back in his own home with all his home comforts.

Was up in Buckie again this weekend & even although at the sea it was hot 30 degrees in the car

the broom is out in all its splender..it has a coconut fragrence..

Wendy, that is such good news about Lewis. I bet his owners are over the moon at having found him safe, and in his own home ground. I think we all know the feeling of losing a dog, even if it is just for a few minutes on a walk, but to lose one overnight, or longer, is just unthinkable. {{{{hugs}}}} to his owners, and Lewis, of course...

LEWIS HAS BEEN FOUND, HE HAD TAKEN HIMSELF OFF INTO A QUIET OUT OF THE WAY AREA ON HIS OWN LAND AND HAD LAID THERE FOR TWO DAYS.  DEHYDRATED BUT ALIVE.
DESPITE SEARCHES AND HARVEY (MUNSTER) LOOKING FOR HIM HE WAS LAID IN A HOLE AND DID NOT MAKE A SOUND.  IN AM SURE WE ALL SEND THE FAMILY OUR LOVE AND SPECIAL THOUGHTS FOR LEWIS. 

I have had some sad new from one of my puppy owners, her older dog Lewis went missing on Thursday afternoon.
Having building work done at their home they had temporary gates in place but they believe Lewis managed to get through but more upsetting is that they said Lewis was unwell and think he may have gone away to be on his own.

Gwen lives in Crowborough, East Sussex backing onto Ashdown Forrest. The police have been very helpful but with no joy.


Please, if in the area look out for Lewis. Photo attached. He is 9 years old.

I won't be able to close my shed door for a while, at least not until they have fledged!

 

They tried last year but the chicks were killed not long after hatching, so fingers crossed for this year.

Zeph is handsome! I look forward to meeting you at the club show, I don't believe we have met.

Some pictures from our recent holiday in Wales.

Well done again Pam and Elvis ...  nice ending to a good day winning the £50 as well.

Also Erin,  who does brilliant at dog handling having had great successes at Crufts, next we will be seeing her on Horse of the Year Show.  A little super star.

Hi,

Elvis and I had a GREAT day at GBAS yesterday, not only did we take 1st in Open and Best of Breed (which had a special £5 prize!!) but also Elvis won £50 in the raffle!!!! We stayed for the BIS judging, didn't get anything but I was really happy with how Elvis performed. I was told afterwards that he had moved beautifully round the ring so I was pleased to hear that.

Erin did a great job handling Poppy, Suki and Tilly yesterday. Especially as she had never handled Suki before and she isn't the easiest to handle. Well Done Erin - You are a wee star. Love the pics of your horse. Looks like you are mastering that skill very well too.

Pam

Love Erins horse  picture very good  well done Eric  must have new camera??!!
and lens

Mo

Tina Williamson judged Munsterlanders to day   she found her BOB in Qualitil Unforgetable
and her Best Puppy in Qualitil Rosies Lassie
                                                                                                                                         

Entry form and more info re Natural Aptitude test  including directions and requirements for your dog at Scottishmunsters.co.uk  & entries close 12th June 09
Remember also eye testing at same venue   Prof. Sheila Crispen BVA will be panilist on hand.
more info on this at scottishmunsters.co.uk 
All welcome come and have a great day out   with good food ..good company..and good fun..

Mo

Hi,

Just checked the schedule for GBAS tomorrow - judging starts at 10am and we are classes 8-11. I think I will plan to be there for 10am as I don't want to end up rushing like at Tay Valley!!!!lol Postcode for venue is PH2 0TH.

Also was asked earlier on this week about Dundee Open Show - the schedule and entry form is now available:

Schedule - http://printmatters.info/printmatters3/dogshow/schedules/DDEEJ9/classes.pdf

Entry Form - http://printmatters.info/printmatters3/dogshow/schedules/DDEEJ9/entryform.pdf

The show is on Saturday 18th July. Our Judge is Christine Morgan. We have 3 classes, Special Yearling, Post Graduate and Open. Show is held in Camperdown Country Park, Dundee, DD2 3HG. Entries Close 22nd June (postmark)

Pam

I can't believe that Seska is heavier than Elvis! I had her at the vets a couple of months ago for a course of AB's and she weighed 31Kgs! No idea where the weight is. There is nothing to her! Must be all muscle.... Chance is about 33 Kgs. no idea about Chloe and Pepsi. Though Chloe is heavier than she should be, greedy thing LOL! She wants to finish off everyones food so I have to watch her very closely. She does love her food, unlike Seska, who is a nightmare to get food into.

Had to take Nevis to the vet today...it was required that they know his weight so on scales please...30Kgs. ..  Carol and Colin  we forgat to measures Poppies height again  just to check she is not growing?!!

Next time

LMC are holding their Natural Apptitude test again at Kelso (This year at Cowbog farm the farm next door to previous years venue). The date is 21st June 09  the day after Gundog day at Border Union Show  ..The farmer is willing to allow participants to camp in his land ..so you can do Border Union then next day Nat App . As in previous years we have arranged for Prof. S Crispen to attend and do a "eye testing session" (BVA) At a fraction of the normal cost.
for more info go to scottishmunsters.co.uk

or go to

LMC Natural appitude test  http://www.largemunsterlanderclub.co.uk
or email  lynn@hagworthingham.freeserve.co.uk

And for eye testing  eyetests@btinternet.com or 07540 596138

this is always a great day out ...we provide food   bacon rolls ..barbeque

We poped ionto Colin and Carols abode on the way back from Kelso to give the dogs a run in their field  ..Here is Skye chasing poor wee Nevis (Elvis)up the hill.




And here is Elvis hunting this pm on the moor he found a pheasant and was so pleased with himself

There are 106 entered at the club show I am reliably told

Mo

BOB at SKC  Rita & Peters Crackash Regal Pirate

Wasn't it cold? I was so glad that we could leave at 2.30 ish. Unfortunately we didn't get home until about 8.30. Not bad for what is usually a 1 3/4 hour journey........ 

 

Did you know that another cars alarm system can stop your immobilizer? Neither did we, until today.

 

Well done to all who did well today. I think the pole was in the right place this year. No chance to run into it!

Lindsey Erin won two  first's   @ junior handling qualifying for Crufts ..well done on yuour win lots of pictures  below picture of Elvis and ? did anybody see this women ?

Woohooo actually able to post on here tonight after failed attempts over the last couple of weeks. CONGRATULATIONS to Pam & Elvis on a great win today.

It was soooo cold, still thawing out. Sorry I didn't get to say cheerio Mo, I was frozen and the arthritis in my fingers was killing me. All I could think of was, home, hottie, coffee and pain-killers!!!!!

I really enjoyed my day though...we finally broke our duck by actually beating another dog to gain our first in junior dog. I was so mad with myself for our performance in puppy, Ghillie stood beautifully but I really messed up moving him...think I am still on a major relearning curve!!!!

Well done to Erin...was that red rosette for junior handling?

Mo ..don't forget ringcraft is at Gowkthrapple next week. That will be our last session for a bit as we are off to the lake district for 3 weeks and will travel from there for the club show.

All for now, hugggzzz Lindsey

I took the pic [now i am worried its crap and i will get a row!!!!] erin looks after him cleans him out everyday , which is no mean feat as he isa tink and craps everywhere so everyday she takes out 4 wheel barrow loads of straw and stuff and replaces it with clean stuff them sweeps all round his stable to make sure its tidy . she gooms for half an houra day to keep him shiny and in good condition then rides him for about 40mins to and hour a day. its a busy life. tonight he gets out for two hours free running in the field so she only rides for 30mins. we catch him at 6 then off to agility with wee surf.  off to skc tomorrow.

What a lovely pic of Erin and Kermit. Kermit looks so well "turned out"  does Erin do all his Grooming and looking after him?
Who took the picture?

Mo

Hi Wendy
Weather already organized  see below 


Hope this meets your expectations?

Nicky - just love your house -  make no wonder you had Peter Pervis and the TV cameras visit you.  How much do you charge for B & B and to top it all you have the flag flying when in residence!

See you Friday - good luck Erin in all your activities. 
Could we have decent weather too.

Wendy

Went to Scone Palace today to visit the Logie family in their holiday palace......

Erin and Ace were doing Agility  below Ace saying this is so easy ..I will cross my legs
and relax??

 

RBCC at National Dog Show 2009 - Isla "HANECHDENE BLACK VELVET"

(Photo taken by Mo @ Crufts!)

Isla won the RBCC on friday. I was so over the moon and I nearly resorted to tears as I was emotional but managed to hold them back. My baby girl as I call her did me proud and I can never ask any more of her.

I love my girls dearly and to achieve that with them is a fantastic achievement!!

Thank you to all who congratulated me and the continued support you give.

I'd also like to congratulate Rita and Sandra on their Sh.Ch titles, what an achievement also. Elspeth for her kind words, Pam, Mo, John (Aero), Wendy, Ann, Jan, Caz, Michele, Erica, Sandra, Michael and Karen for their kind words also and many of the others who congratulated me as I am in a bit of a whirlwind at the moment so i'm going to thank generally!! Thank you!!!!

Went down to Birmingham for a double Whammy..we entered the show  and brought this handsome youg man back up to his home land......he is looking for a new home..he is nearly 9months old and is a lovely wee boy.But very hard to get pictures of  he never stands still??!!

Thanks for the info re the trophies. Now, where did I put the duster???????? I'm sure I have one here somewhere, underneath all that dust......... and dog hair ...........

 

Gill. I'm so sorry to hear about you aunt. Claire's great aunt passed away at the beginning of the year and we are still sorting out the house. Unfortunately for us the old saying of "Where there's a will there's a relative" is coming true. I truly hope you don't have the same agro we are having. It's so hard at times like this. My thoughts are with you.

Sorry to hear about your Aunt Gill - I will be thinking about you on Friday!!!

I won't be at Birmingham either - wasn't able to take it off as I am already off for SKC next week.

Pam and Elvis

 

Me and Ellie are entered but my aunt lost her battle with cancer on Sunday and her funeral is on Friday morning so wont be able to attend.

Hope everyone has a great day tho

Gill

Who is there on friday?

See you there.

I cannot open picture  but Nicky tells me it is a lovely young lady  in a bikini ...
that will be me?

Hi Nicky - I think I am only able to come up on the Friday as I have been offered a lift with Simon and Noodle - but will try get over to see Erin - I wish her lots of luck and love.

Mo - you got me laughing over the gnome so looked for a picture - they do not do many for lady gnomes most were rather raunchy but found a little cheeky one - just for you.

lady gnome(2)

we will be camping at skc too. You should come along on the thursady night to the mcrobert pavillon for the final of the scottish show dog of the year and also the reason we are there is the scottish junior handler of the year .Erin has qualified for the final with Paws and any cheer squad welcome. you wont have a clue where the building is but its the one right beside the caravan site so you can walk there. erin on every day at skc, gundogs friday , grooming saturday, agility sunday.

Oh Mo I love it !  I had just been outside in the garden with the girls and thought winter had returned - never thought of you as a Gnome but  ....  I have one sat by my pond fishing what would you be doing - I hope not the one doing a moonie  in your kilt. 
You didn't say where you were though ...  are you showing on Friday ?

Wendy I have been called many a thing but never a "garden gnome"?!!..

Mo

Yes Linda - I am sure one of us will take the trophies for you.  I am not at Club Show this year ...  my son getting married on that day, so I will be in my best bib and tucker.

Mo you said, 'cold, wet and windy down here' - where are you - sitting in my garden.

We are camping on thursday night, me in my little motor home and Karen in a tent next to me
I am certain we will both have hot water bottles as well as a dog or two to keep us warm.

Been asked to post ...

My last show was Driffield last year! Though I think the last time we talked would be at SKC in August..!?!?!? I haven't been to any shows this year. I'm not mobile, I'm afraid. That's also one reason why I won't be entering GBAS. I don't think it would look good turning up in the same car as the judge.........!!!!!! Though the main reason is that I don't think it is fair to travel year in, year out with someone and then enter under them. Even though Tina hasn't handled any of my dogs I still wouldn't do it.

 

As to holidays. Hmm. Can't remember when I last had one of those. I think Jenni would have been about 7 years old at the time and we visited my brother in Maidstone. If I can't take my dogs then I just don't bother. Though if someone wants to give me an all expenses holiday in somewhere cold and white......(Iceland would be nice) I'm sure I could be talked into it.... I don't do hot weather....

Hi Linda,

Thanks for correcting me on that - I just saw 18th Ju and presumed it was June. That'll teach me to skim read things!!!LOL Seriously though I am glad it's July as I will be able to go, it is 1 of my favourite Open Shows of the year. Although if I was lucky enough to be able to take a month long holiday then I would maybe sacrifice it!!!LOL

I hope you do make it to SKC - it would be nice to see you. I can't remeber the last show I saw you at. Might have been GBAS in November.

Pam and Elvis

Firstly, well done to you and Elvis at the weekend. I tried to talk Jenni into bringing me along for a looksee but Elise was being a right little &*%^!!

 

Dundee show is in July, not June! so you should be able to come, unless you are lucky enough to be going on holiday for a long time (like a month!!!)

 

Hoping to be at SKC, just need to get a dogsitter. I forgot it was a Friday. Claire will still be at school so I'll hve to speak to my lovely neighbour. She usually lets the dogs out for me when I'm away.

Wendy, do you know who I get in touch with about the club trophies? I could arrange to hand them back at SKC.

I was in the print shop today asking about this show. The show has been moved to 18th July this year and the schedules aren't yet out. I am so glad it's July, not June, as I have so much happening this June. It's my dad's 75th birthday and my oldest brother is flying in with his family from Malaysia so I am keeping all of June free...... I haven't even entered the club show this year.

......Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland Open Show

Sunday 24th May 2009 - Dewars Centre, Perth Ice Rink, Perth, PH2 0TH

Large Munsterlanders will be judged by Mrs T Williamson

We have 4 Classes - Junior, Graduate, Limit and Open

Schedule Here - http://printmatters.info/printmatters3/dogshow/schedules/GBASM9/classes.pdf

Entry Form Here - http://printmatters.info/printmatters3/dogshow/schedules/GBASM9/entryform.pdf 

 

Thanks Wendy and Phill, I was very pleased with our win on Sunday. Think Elvis was more pleased with the big swim after it though!!!LOL Phill, we will need to get a meet up soon, haven't seen you guys for ages. You should definitely go the the Nat Apt, it's a brilliant day out. Fun and relaxed as well as being informative.

I was looking for the schedule for Dundee Canine Open Show today - couldn't find it but on the front page of print matters website is says it's been moved to THURSDAY 18th June!!! What a dissapointment that was - I love this show but again I'll be on holiday plus it's a Thursday!!! Do you think that will affect the number of entries having it mid week? I hope it doesn't as it really is a smashing show. 

 Pam and Elvis

Thanks Phil for that.. how are you and your family?  Are you coming down to Kelso
21st June for the LMC Natural Aptitudr test..always a fun day for dog and human...and if
 you want your dogs eyes tested Prof. S Crispen will be on hand doing an eye testing session

Mo

......to Elvis and Poppy.  Very well done.

Lovely picture of the 4 dogs in the sea too.

Yes wendy one of these wet tails has an  Aero at the other end...where Suki went Aero went as a shadow......took a few pics of Aero but nearly all he had his tounge out??!!  go to  scottishmunsters.net
to see this handsome chap.

M

Pressed the button to publish before I had congratulated Elvis and Poppy puppy.
Told you Pam, Elvis was in for a good year.  Give him hugs from us.

Sorry - long time no post - hope you are all well.
May see some of you on Friday - if not, sure we will the 15th.  I understand we are second in at Scottish Kennel - has anyone else heard that ?

Next week at Nat Gun starts at 9 am and Stafford on a Friday morning will be very busy so allow plenty of time.  I am camping next door to show ground the night before so if you are about and fancy a drink or two it is called Park Farm - entrance just before show ground.


Is one of those wet dogs Aero by any chance Mo ?

Ruby doing okay only visited the vet once this month ....  eaten something that upset her system.
Travel safely.   cheers     Wendy

Tay Valley today where Elvis (Qualitil  unforgetable) went BOB .Poppy (Qualitil Rosies Lassie) went Best Puppy in Breed..

These four wet tails were seen after judging..

to Pepsi and her siblings. They are 2 years old today. Where has the time gone? I can't believe she is so grown up!

 

Picture of Pepsi and Seska on their walk.