Sunday, June 30, 2013

Whidbey Island SDT

I was fortunate to get to stay at Allison's house across the road from Susan's farm.


Ali greets Deb from Ore.  The first to arrive on Thurs. to help set up on Fri.
Dusty loves Susan's pond.  As does Ali's Sky.


I remember when these 3 trees were just 5 or 6' high.

Susan's barn and guest house.  Julie & Helen got to stay there this year in return for cooking & taking care of the judge and set out crew.

New Scotties in the 'cattle arena'.  Susan's 5th wheel set up for Jerry & Dave.

Julie turning dogs out in another arena.

Helen's new pup, Floyd from Sask.  Peter Gonnet lines so related to my pack.

Ali & Sky ready to work the Scotties.

NICE dog.  They are going to be a tough team.


USA camping area.

Canada camping area.

Driveway into trial field.  Canadians camp on the right.  Americans on the left.  Has become an unspoken tradition.  ;-)

Dorman collies get to have a run. As usual, Dusty works Blair and Owen works Dusty.

while Quirky Jayne hangs in the back.

judge's tent and handler's post.

Jerry & Dave moving the flock back up to set out over the hill in the corner.  They did an awesome job setting all weekend.

It rained on Thurs. on the trip down. But got nice on Fri.  Also Sat. was sunny & hot.  It cooled off with some rain & drizzle for Sun. & Mon.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Vida's Farm

Jeanette walking her dog beside the community garden.  We went out to Abbotsford today to Vida's farm where Shelley is keeping some sheep in with Vida's sheep.  It is a perfect venue to work dogs.  Couple different fields to work in.  Nice variety of sheep.  I discovered that Jayne does not like working lambs!  lol

The Barker pack.

Storage and shade for the community garden folks.

Part of the garden.  Our field in the background.

more garden and parking lane.

Mark working Buddy.  Owen is ready for a turn.

Shelley sitting in 'our' shady viewing area.
More handlers arrive.  Shelley's students.
Nancy and Gwen
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Blair did a demo.
With this handy roof we can work here all winter come rain or shine.

Nancy again.  Very nice field with a little hill.  Good size to get a lot of training done.  Big enough to hold a trial.  Perfect for clinics too.







Monday, May 20, 2013

Working dogs at Karleen's farm

Getting set up, sitting on the hill to watch.

Karleen and Rene chatting with Lindsay at the holding pens.

Tally

Pam's Tally with help from Lynda's Try bring a group back out to the bigger field.

Mark setting for Tracey

Tracey's Holly on a little gather.   Perfect weather for working dogs today.  Mix of sun/cloud so not too hot.  But warm enough to imbibe a couple beer, thank you M & T.

Monday, May 6, 2013

McLeods'

Raleigh was invited to the last piece of cheese.


Enzo and Chi

the lovely Gwen

Spot and Turk


Turk

Shayne would like a brownie.

the usual pair

Nancy & Gwen.


littermates Spot & Rein


CHEERS!



Nancy brought sushi