We're Back From ASSA Nationals

Silaria

Silaria

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We came home from Nationals last night. I wish we could have stayed longer but, with limited vacation time, you can only do so much.

We had a great time but, unfortunately, didn't get to meet up with everyone from the Forum I wanted to. I'm also sorry that folks, like Chris and Linda, didn't get to meet Keiran. We had to get him out of the convention center shortly after I finished for the day because (1) a judge had already stopped us once about having a puppy under 6 months there (Keiran suddenly became almost 7 months old for a short time); and (2) poor Glen was getting sick from his allergies between the dog dander and super high pollen level.

I'll post results and commentary on our runs in the Agility and Obedience sections of the forum.

I was disappointed there weren't more vendors. Don't get me wrong, the ones that were there had beautiful items and I probably spent more money than I should have. I just expected more vendors than what was there. My favorite piece is a necklace of a Sheltie jumping through a tire in silver.

Last, but DEFINITELY not least is KEIRAN'S HOME!
He's the sweetest little thing. Edan and CJ are still not real sure about him but he's been so much fun. It was challenging with him in the little a-frame trailer we have but we worked it out. The three of them also co-existed in the x-pen outside the trailer with only minor grumbling from Edan and CJ. He is DEFINITELY the best thing I picked up at Nationals. :)
 
sorry to hear about the judge giving you grief....
you definitely got the best thing there.

I was disappointed in the vendors in Kissimmee- quality great, quantity - not so much...
 
I'm home too :biggrin2: I heard a lot of lack of vendors from people, of course, this was my first ASSA so I can't judge. I sure did spend a lot though :lol: It was great seeing you guys again and Keiran!!! He's so adorable!
 
It was so fantastic to meet up with you and Glen once again! And yes, I so wanted to see the new baby -- but you saw how I was "gainfully employed" as Rally ring steward. :uhoh: You guys did great -- it was the toughest Rally competition I ever saw! In one class, a perfect score got one person 2nd place and another 3rd -- time was everything.

I was actually thrilled at the vendors -- meeting Diane Trose, the artist whose work adorns our Sheltie Nation banner, was such a pleasure -- and expense! :lol: Westminster was the worst -- not much of anything.
 
Chris said:
It was so fantastic to meet up with you and Glen once again! And yes, I so wanted to see the new baby -- but you saw how I was "gainfully employed" as Rally ring steward. :uhoh: You guys did great -- it was the toughest Rally competition I ever saw! In one class, a perfect score got one person 2nd place and another 3rd -- time was everything.
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You did a great job as Rally Ring Steward, Chris. The Rally Excellent course was actually one of the more difficult ones I've done. (The local courses seem to be a lot easier.) It's Nationals though so I expect things to be harder.

Sorry you didn't get a meet Keiran. The Beginner Novice judge actually stopped Glen when he took Keiran out to potty and commented that a puppy under 6 months shouldn't be there. We lied about his age (Keiran sudden became a very small nearly 7 month old) but we didn't want to take any more chances. On top of that, Glen's allergies were starting to make him feel sick. :(

I was actually thrilled at the vendors -- meeting Diane Trose, the artist whose work adorns our Sheltie Nation banner, was such a pleasure -- and expense! :lol: Westminster was the worst -- not much of anything.
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The vendors that were there were GREAT, don't get me wrong. I just expected to see more. (I had Harrisburg on my mind with regards to vendor expectations. Its probably an unfair comparison.)

I picked up a really nice silver necklace of a Sheltie jumping through a tire, some nice embroidered items, the products I need to keep Keiran's ears glued, and a wicket to measure him. (I can also use the wicket to measure dogs in TDAA when I judge.)

Those ceramic cookie jars were beautiful, I just had no where to put one in my house.

I can't verify it while at work but I believe Diane Trose lives in Clarion, PA; about 1.5 hours north of me. She's always at our local shows. I actually have summer PJs with this image on them and three of her hanging plaques. I should take pictures of those and post them.
 
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