Some Competition Photos

Just some more competition photos...

The trial ring.

Team Charley's fan club.

Another member of Team Charley's fan club.  Sue is Charley's friend, Chase's mom from school. 

Another fan club member, Bob, who is Charley's friend, Toga's dad, from school.  Toga also competed in conformation, and got 2nd place for his breed, Briards. 

It was so nice to have such wonderful supporters!  We felt so lucky.

Charley during his 3 minute down stay!  I didn't move a muscle, and neither did he! 

Here we are, I'm counting to 180 in my head to pass the time, and telepathically communicating with Charley not to get up.

The two of us were called back into the ring after the competition was over with qualifying scores.  I couldn't believe it.

And here we are, getting our first place and qualifying ribbons!  

Winners!

Our next competition is February 9th in Toledo.  Going for our second win!

Just Proud Of My Boy

Check out this link with the results of Charley's #1 performance.  We are the first group, Novice A, with "Sweet Pea Charley Roo" winning 1st place with a score of 189/200!  Go Charley!!

http://www.infodog.com/RESULTS/2012037907/201203790790000.HTM

Our next show is February 9th in Toledo!  Wish us luck!

Right Up There With The Shuttle Launch!

I got my birthday present early...

I'm going to Chicago to see these people!

You may know them better like this... 

I'm going to a Star Trek Convention!!!

Ok, if you didn't know, I'm a big Trekkie   My favorite series is the Next Generation.  In 5th grade, I was Dr. Crusher for Halloween, the redhead in the teal.  I had the complete costume, with communicator, and for the first time ever, convinced my mom to dye my hair red.  It was one of my favorite costumes.  

Also, during high school volleyball, our J.O. regionals were always held in Columbus, at the same convention center as a Star Trek Convention.  Although I was there for a totally different reason, I spent my breaks, looking around tables at Klingon weapons, wishing I could have more time with the Trekkies.

So, for my birthday this year, I found out that the entire cast will be doing a reunion at the convention, and I wanted to go SO bad.  Chances like this come along once in a lifetime- kinda like the shuttle launch. 

Tonight, Robb said that we will go as my birthday present!  

OK!!!!

We will spend the days at the convention, but the best part is that I will be at a 90 minute reunion presentation, AND get my picture taken with Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner)!  How ridiculously cool is that!  (I will be so nervous and star struck, I'm sure)

I have much to do before May.. I have to figure out who to dress up as, and Robb wants to be a working Borg.  Tall order, but he's very creative, and as an electrician, can wire just about anything to be robotic.  

THANKS HONEY!!!  I can't WAIT!!!!!!

What's a Haboob?

A haboob is a (very scary) type of intense dust storm carried on an atmospheric gravity current.

http://www.weather.com/news/dust-storm-australia-20130110

Who's A Cute, Warm, Snuggly Kitty?

Chester!

Happy New Year!

We finally went on our sleigh ride!  

It was a perfect night for a sleigh ride.  It was very snowy and dark. 

Here's our "one horse", Kelly, who pulled us through the woods and fields.  She even wore jingle bells! 

It was a fantastic ride in our sleigh.  It was so smooth, and fast!  Thanks Kelly!

After our sleigh ride, we went to Potpourri to warm up with a fondue dinner.  We then rang in the new year at home, watching the ball drop!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Charley's Show Videos

A few highlights from Charley's winning performance!