The National Sweepstakes were on Wednesday and Bob was handled by our friend Anne and he was 2nd in the 9-12 puppy class, then Terri PC showed Mister and he won the 12-15 month class. In the bitch classes Anne showed Sera to a 3rd place (she was beaten by her sister – Abby, who was having a great time and won the class). We finished showing early this day and a group of us, including Pia & Knud from Denmark and Liz & Barry Friedlander went to a Wine and cheese restaurant, where great conversations and merriment was had by all. It’s really great to meet up with all of our friends at least once a year.
Thursday: All the 15” were judged today and Bob won the 6-9 class, Mister was 2nd in BBE dogs and was beaten by the Winners dog and Mister was RWD. Sera won the BBE class. Herbie made a couple of cuts but did not progress further.
Another night where all of the international guests accompanied us to a night on the town, which was enjoyed by all.
Friday was 13” judging, and a rest for me, as we had no entries. I actually got to watch some of the judging…. In the evening we headed to a wonderful restaurant overlooking Estes Park. Then we packed up all the dogs, our belongings and made ready for an early departure on Saturday. We said farewell to all of our friends from around the US and overseas.
Saturday: We drove to Layton, UT where we stayed at a very nice, dog friendly Hampton Inn, the weather had changed and when we got up on Sunday it was POURING down rain, so Carrie & I got rather wet. We then drove through the day with just a couple of stops and got home around 8pm. All the dogs and humans were VERY happy to sleep in their own beds that night.
Monday: Unpacking, washing, drying & shopping filled most of the day. I also squeezed in a trip to the Vet, to get Burt his Health Certificate as he heads to his new owner, Will Finnell in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
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