would just like to say that gbas was fantasic show we had lovely time ,it was well run and nice feeling about it ,it was our first champ show,hector did not get placed but i was so happy their was some beatiful dogs and lovely people and very helpful,hector did not settle on the bench so we sat at side of ring he was happy watching everything and metting his friends

can not wait until next gbas show

we must have walked right by you :) sorry, would have been nice to say hello and meet up with other CD folk! Next time...LKA on gundog day, anybody?

Me, should be there with Jade (GR). Are you coming to the Michael Coed Workshop next Sunday, if so I will see you there.

hi Goldiemad, yes, I've booked us in :-), it will be a busy weekend since we have the club show the day before at Southam (I think, best check...). Some horrible little toad smashed my passenger window last week while the dogs were enjoying a swim and a run, and made off with the satnav I'd stashed under the seat, so we're back to the bad old days of map reading...grrr. We will set off early!

> Some horrible little toad smashed my passenger window last week while the dogs were enjoying a swim and a run

How horrible for you.  You are obviously polite calling them a toad.  I would have  been gutted.  Would your car insurance cover contents?

LOL I was feeling very guilty about the toads, JeanSW--I have a soft spot for them, they are wonderful.

I was pretty upset on the day, especially since short of the Northumberland moors or Dartmoor it's hard to be more isolated than we were. I've been going to this spot for over 30 years and never known anything like it to happen to anyone. I was worried we might not get it fixed (this was Thursday evening and we were off to GBAS at 3.30am on the Saturday...), I was worried about the dogs (having borrowed a dog to play out with my three there was at least one dog too many to fit in the crate) and the last straw was the money! The insurance people have it all figured out: I could either pay the £200 excess and lose my no claims to get the satnav and window replaced, or pay the £75 and get the window done but kiss Uncle satnav goodbye. Kind of a no brainer. Oh, and the car insurance lot won't cover personal belongings over the value of £100 so it might be worth checking your policy too.

so sorry to her about that jay15  must of been so
horrible

we are quite hard to miss at shows my son is in  red buggy or is hanging off hector at side of ring hector liver n white mad pointer,am not going to the demo have land o burns show next sat,going to ladies kc show on sund
would love to go to coventry for their lkc but its bit far with 15mnth old

:-D :-D!!!

Sounds great groveclydpoint, you're bringing the boy up right!

Oh, think I may have seen you and entourage at gbas - were you getting dragged along by dogster?  I was helping out on the springer rescue stand in the foyer - agreat spot for people and dog watching.

Know what you mean about trying to get round shows with lo's...my dd is 2 1/2 now and ....lets put it this way, give me a dozen unruly dogs rather than one terrible 2 yr old :-)

we were at springer rescue stand having look i was in brown top and trouser,liverr n white mad dog my son had kermit top on and throwing his bottles out buggy

loved the dog coats at the stand and callender my bitch and mad puppy are springer crosses,
my son loves shows and i take him to stables a lot ,it ends up in him crying his heart out when we leave as he loves his big horse

Look forward to meeting you then. Should be a good day. Shame about your car, just what you need. If you need a hand with directions, send me a pm and I will give you my phone number.

Groveclypoint - My son used to come to dog club with me and did a better sit stay than most of the dogs. Came in really handy at times and certainly didn't do him any harm. Will try and say Hi at LKA.

hi jackie, as you were sitting ringside that explains why i could not find you, shame we never caught up....another time i guess, was looking forward to meeting you and your boy,
a lady from our area someone we know won the rbcc and best puppy with her beautiful very promising puppy, i 1st saw this pup when she was 4 months old and fell in love with her, am sure we will be hearing more of this pup in the show ring, she is just awesome xxx
border counties gundog club open show in carlisle in jan, its always a lovely show but not sure how far you are wanting to travel xx

Grovepoint, didnt see you but then my head was in the clouds as I got a 2nd cc on my young bitch together with bob and shortlisted in the group!

Will be at LKA with the setters, not sure if the Welshie I handle will be there!

Jill

well done thats fantisc result,have you seen write up in dog world ??? ,am looking forward to lka on sunday i only enterd as really nice lady that use to have horses and pony at stables where i keep my horse is one of guarntors for kc for lka iv enterd nsc gundog and 3 stakes with hector

Just the group summary :) breed not published yet.  Enjoy LKA and maybe see you there.

Jill

how is the view from those clouds Archiebongo :-)? Congratulations! I was happy to win GD and a 3rd in PGC with my little chum dogzilla, bless his ornery little head...can't imagine a CC!

Views great JAY15 mind you hadnt come down from the first one at Windsor!   :D

Is that a welshie on your avatar?  I've jsut started handling one for someone.  They are fun dogs arent they (mind you the dog I handle needs some work as he's a right little monkey!)

yes, all three of mine are welsh, they make every day just like Christmas--jumping on me in bed to get up NOW, ripped up wrapping paper lying around, abandoned toys to trip you up...only kidding. Tell me who your welsh boy is, we will be looking out for you at LKA if you're there!

Where was Michael Coad doing the workshop?-where was it advertised ?

Thanks

It's on tomorrow and is being run by North West Golden Retriever Club at Warrington (www.nwgrc.co.uk/Events). I have sent you a PM.