Birthday Greetings

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SHIRLEY HOBBS! Shirley is my other mentor in the breed. Sue took me to Shirley to get my foundation bitch. I chose 6 mth. old Kate and fell in love with 8 week old Lego. Shirley graciously let me have both. I am so lucky to have these dogs and the wonderful Grangefield line as my foundation. Shirley never tires of my breeding questions and is a wealth of information. I love to go stay at her lovey home in Maryland and pour over the handbooks she has (dating back to the 60's).

Puppies in a box

After a few, ahem, misfires, Tex was collected today and "puppies in a box" are winging their way via Fed-ex I write this. If everything goes as planned, Kate will be bred tomorrow afternoon with a follow-up breeding on Friday. We should be expecting puppies around Labor day - just in time for my birthday!

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday to Sue Stockslager! Sue has been a wonderful Friend and mentor. I met Sue at my first dog show where she promptly took me under her wing. A year later Sue invited me to go to "The Garden" with her and Otto. She introduced me to Shirley Hobbs on the way and I came home from the trip with Kate and Lego.

Stranger than fiction

This article appeared in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette (Tennessee) This absolutely proves what I have been telling you all for years - "I work with stupid people" Yes, one of the alleged perpetrators is on felony probation!


Arguing couple does no damage with Cheetos Wednesday
June 24, 2009
By Brian Mosely

A local couple arrested on domestic assault charges Sunday had an unusual choice of alleged weaponry -- Cheetos.
Warrants filed by Cpl. Kevin Roddy, of the Bedford County Sheriff's Department, stated he responded to a call at a home on Pass Road, where 40-year-old James Earl Taylor and Mary S. Childers, 44, were allegedly involved in an argument.
According to Roddy's report, the pair became "involved in a verbal altercation" with each other "at which time Cheetos potato chips were used in the assault."
"There was evidence of the assault," the report read, "however no physical marks on either party and the primary aggressor was unable to be determined."
Both Taylor and Childers were charged by Roddy with domestic assault. Both posted a bond of $2,500 and will appear in Bedford County General Sessions Court on July 15.

Can't wait to hear what the evidence is...........................

Kate

Our Sweet Kate definitely has a mind of her own. She lives up to her nickname "Miss Priss" at every opportunity and going into season is no different. She was due to go in season in early May. Ever the Diva, and always demanding to do things her way, she waited until I was in Florida before deciding to come in. Everything is in place to breed her to Tex when she's ready, hopefully that will be sometime next week.

Mini Vacation

Woo Hoo!! Janet S. and I are heading to Orlando this afternoon for a well deserved mini vacation. Of course, this does involve a dog show. I'm not showing anything as Jill is still naked (or as we say in the south "nekked as a Jay Bird") so I will go as Scout's cheering section. I sure am ready for a break - work has been especially crazy.

Puppies

Ohhhhhh I have puppy fever too. Jill's litter went to Shirley's at 8 weeks and I am missing out on the best times. Kate is being stubborn and refusing to come in season - guess that's why they are called Bitches (grin).

Getting Crafty

I just finished this Birth announcement for my supervisor's first grandchild. It's been awhile since I did any X-stitch and it made me realize how much I miss being "crafty". Maybe this is the answer for the burn-out I have been experiencing at work. Good thing - I just found out I am going to be a Great Aunt again!

Jury Duty

Today I was called for Jury Duty for a DUI case. I showed up promptly at 9 am and took a seat with the rest of the Jury Pool. In walked the Judge, defense attorney and Assistant DA. As each entered, they did a double take when they saw me sitting in the courtroom. The Jury selection began and , yes, I was picked as Juror #6. Then the voir dire (or questioning of jurors) began. We, as a jury, were asked if we could be impartial. Can I be impartial, yes, I do believe that I can be. What was today's outcome......you guessed it - I was the first Juror excused by the defense. What, they didn't want a Probation/Parole officer on the Jury?!!?! I personally think, the defense attorney made a mistake. I certainly have a better understanding of the arrest procedures and what "beyond a reasonable doubt" means than the average citizen. Over the past years I have worked with a lot of guilty people, however, I have also worked with some where I was not so sure they were. I think it's sad, that because of what I do, I am automatically thought to be pro-prosecution. Don't get me wrong, I do think people should pay for the crimes they commit, but I also believe that just because you were arrested does not mean you are guilty. Oh well, at least I have the rest of the day off! I know several of you are attorneys...would you let a Probation/Parole officer stay on your jury?

Coming up for air

Whew, I am coming up for air after being besieged with summer allergies for the past two weeks. I awoke Saturday morning with a bad sore throat that just didn't seem to go away. Since I had court on Monday afternoon, I drug myself into work. I managed to secure a morning appointment with my Doctor who promptly told me - You look awful! Uh, HELLO, Tell me something I didn't already know, please. She then proceeded to tell me that I waited to long to come in for my spring time "snot shot". For those of you that don't live in the south (the allergy capital), that is a steroid shot that "dries everything up". She then proceeded to tell me that I not only had a sinus infection but an ear infection to boot. An ear infection!?!?! I am 53 years old, I'm too old to have my first ear infection!!!! She fixed me up with the "snot shot", antibiotics and a mild painkiller for the aches (bless her) and sent me on my way. I headed on to court where I had to sit through an incredibly long sentencing hearing with a Judge who loves to hear himself talk. Four hours later....I crawled into bed and slept 12 hours straight. What a difference a day makes (isn't that in a song?). Today I am much better, except bending over makes me dizzy! I am sure the dog hair has noting to do with this (grin). Now don't you all want to move to Tennessee......

At least the birds are happy.

Poor Jill is going through the post puppy coat blow. It always amazes me how naked a bitch can get after having puppies. I took Jill outside and brushed out yet another bushel full of hair from her. The bright side to this, all the finches, wrens, robins and mocking birds were diving wildly for snippets of her hair. Guess the baby birds will appreciate Jill's warm undercoat when they emerge from their eggs.

Kate has a new boyfriend! Ch Grangefield Kiss Me Kate will be bred to Ch Grangefield Rob Roy.
Tex is a lovely red boy with loads of bone and beautiful head piece. He is a young dog in the picture and has only improved with age. Now if Kate would just go into season......

Ch Grangfield Rob Roy "TEX"

Puppies

The puppies and I had a chance to catch a ride to the DC area with my brother. So, off we went. three 7 week old puppies and I in my brother's king cab truck pulling his big fishing boat. The puppies did amazingly well on the 12 hour ride. They fussed very little and no one, not a single puppy, pottied in the crate! Of course we had lots of potty stops, but I was very proud of them. We arrived safely at Shirley's home in time for a scrumptious dinner! Shirley was very pleased with the litter. I am anxious to see how they grow up. I flew back to Tennessee Monday evening to a puppy-less home. Sigh - I already miss the puppy breath!

See Ya'll

6 week Puppy Pictures

Yogi - Brindle male

Yipee- brindle male

Yum Yum Tri-Female

We are really pleased with this litter - All puppies are spoken for

Home again

What a great time I had at the Nationals! It was great seeing old and new friends and meeting my fellow Cardi Bloggers. It was a whirlwind trip with Janet and I leaving late on Wednesday afternoon and arriving in Topeka around 4 am. We crashed for a few hours and then hit the show site. We headed home Saturday afternoon when Best of Breed was over and got as far as Paducah, KY, slept a few hours and headed home. I arrived at my house around 11 am to find utter chaos! My husband was sick the whole time I was gone and did Nothing, Nada, zilch....in the way of house cleaning. I was ready to cry....muddy dogs had run in and out of the house, jumped on unmade beds and furniture and nearly every towel in the house had been used. To make matters worse, Jeri arrived to pick up her sweet girl Lizzie (who we all hope is pregnant!) and visit our puppies shortly after I got home. Sorry for the mess Jeri, but the puppies enjoyed the snuggles! So....after 5 loads of laundry, fresh sheets on the beds and a few hours of scrubbing floors, etc.... I crawled into bed around 1 am. What is that saying ---- Men, can't live without them?!?!?!? hmmmmmm......

See y'all

Nationals Win

Congratulations to Janet and her girl Scout - CH Cardiridge Jean Louise Finch (handled by Cheryl Mika) for winning Best Red Bitch in the Megan Competition last night. Scout went on to take runner up to the Megan Winner (sorry I don't have the winners name). Way to go Scout and Cheryl.
Janet and I are heading to Topeka as soon as we can get off work - Can't wait to see everybody!

Now a word from our Sponsors

Hey everybody - My good friend, Cheryl Mika will be handling Janet's Scout at the nationals. She has also signed up for a booth and will be selling Polo Shirts, Sweatshirts and Aprons with the logo depicted above.. One minor change to the pattern is the words will be in English for "Cardigan welsh corgi" instead of Welsh. The available colors are Forest green and Royal blue. Prices are:

Polo Shirt - S, M, L, XL - $30, 2x - $32, 3x - $35

Sweatshirts - S, M, L, XL - $35, 2x - $37, 3x - $39

Aprons - $20

You can also order them (add $7.50 shipping and handling) by contacting Geri at Dogwoodbritts@aol.com.

These shirts are very nice! I already have mine ordered!

See Y'all there

Puppy Pictures!

Here they are - 3 1/2 weeks old, eyes open, walking, growling, eating machines - and oh, so darn cute!

Nationals Bound

Woo Hoo - Looks like I am going to get to the Nationals after all. I begged my boss to allow me to change my work schedule. She grudgingly agreed (but took a chunk out of my behind in the process) and now I am good to go. Our plan is to leave Wednesday, drive all night (yikes) and get to Topeka on Thursday in time to see the classes. We will stay through BOB and then Janet and I will hope back in her Element and head back to Tennessee. I am looking forward to see old and new friends but we won't be staying at the host hotel.

I hope to post new puppy pictures later today. They are all fat and happy and at that really cute stage!

See y'all

Bummer

Man I am so bummed, all this talk of going to the nationals and I can't go! I had high hopes that Janet and I were going to be able to slide into to Topeka early Thursday morning and stay through BOB, but work has other plans for me. I hate being a responsible adult! This will make 3 nationals I have missed. California was just to far, my pesky gallbladder just had to come out the week before the nationals last year and now this. I'm going next year come hell or high water!