Sunday, August 30, 2009

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Cool & Crisp – we have a good crew in camp for the finish. Bonnie and Dennis are still here with Dennis going home this afternoon and Bonnie off to judge a Championship in Montana tomorrow. Ron and Annie here, along with Ed Meyer, Dave and Vickie. Stan should be heading back tomorrow and Bob G. will be here on Tuesday evening.

We're down to the last week or so and hope to put some real polish on the dogs and head out after Labor Day.

This morning we're going over to the east Hitchcock pasture and work from there. We've had Devin riding with us the last two days and it's great to have him here. He still knows what it takes to work a dog and a horse and he's a huge help working the team. Got to get him a birddog.

Roading:

· Lea, Sorrel, Shauna & Midge - very strong 61 min.

Hills:

Went to the south and over to Hitchcock's east pasture and worked maybe some big bunches of birds.

· Sol & Lily – Lily just didn't have it together at all ( after reviewing she's been very erratic at camp. Not what I had expected – no collar on today) a very inconsistent race. Got to about 35 and Lily had a poorly handled STF – made a minor correction and that picker her up some. Sol was very stable and had some good birdwork. A NP towards the end but overall Sol was connected.

· Gus & Galt – a very fun brace as both dogs ' leaned into the course' as Dave says—they were constantly knocking at the front in SD range. Only one bird seen being chased by Galt. These two young dogs have heart. 40 min.

· Brie & Jordy – Jordy a decent GD race with 2 v/good finds and a NP with a minor turtle contact. Brie was a big oink blowing by Jordy on a covey of sharptail find. She had 2 good finds – 2 very poor pieces of work and an ugly, rear – lateral race. Lots of birds but no class. 45 min. – Lots of cactus and sand burrs in the Triple Gate pasture we seldom use.

Meadows:

· Bert & Dani - Bert only saw the bird Dani caught and delivered to him – a moderate race with Dani all over and not wanting to come in at the end. 30 min.

· Tippy & Tequi – good GD race and into birds. Both showing more promise.

We called it a morning ( after noon ) and did some chores around camp. Dennis left in mid-afternoon. Dave's lining out projects to do. Down to the last part of camp. Want to see the A-Team shine!!!!!!!!

Had some fine steaks for dinner along with Vicki's potatoes – good music and a cool night – needed jackets and eventually went inside for ice cream.