The Rosettes have take pride of place in NB

Guess what - it rained. The local meteorologist did an analysis of rain days in July. So far there have been six days without rain or showers. No surprise to the populace! The big news is from the show. In the pouring rain, Dawn and Jimmy's Airedale, Logan, took the Group and little Jessie Rachel was Group 2 from the classes. Chantelle is justifiably proud of her little protege. There was good competition despite the weather and all seem to be having a great time. Those rosettes always make that a little easier.
The day was busy with lots of coming and going in the kennel. Before nine, the first two arrivals were at the gate. Holly the Bernese and Jack the Am Staff mix landed and signed in with ease. Holly is a bit tentative at her young age but Jack is delighted to be here and settled in to his yard with apparent delight. They were followed closely by Pete and Hope. Hope, the senior Collie, is arthritic and we had a long chat with her owners about the benefits of supplements that have worked so well for us with our geriatric community. Pete, the substantial combination of lots of wonderful breeds, is a great fellow and happy to be here. Anjin departed but not before having his ears put back up. I suspect his owners are being treated to his full repertoire of new tricks! Ruff, a favourite Golden boarder, arrived with his dining card filled out and his meds accompanying him. Yard four welcomed Ruff and Bailey Goldens along with KC who took the turn over with typical Airedale aplomb. His educating days have now morphed into elder care and he seems to think that is ok, too. Roddi, Ruari and Trebia ran run number three and everyone in the world should be able to watch a rotund Westie trying to overtake a young Cirneco. It is worth the price of admission. Brandi is managing the perimeter of the kennel runs and has become very sociable. Her eating has gone from "I don't think so" to "Where have you been and why isn't my food here yet" so all is well in Brandi's world. Max the blue Great Dane puppy arrived and settled in to the double run for a short stay. He is comfortable on his Regalridge blanket and has taken his first spin in the yard. Ken repeats every time he thinks of Max that 'he's a huge Dane' - a major statement given that I had a Dane when Ken and I met who became the apple of Ken's eye. Finally, little Pippa landed at dinner time and completed the kennel day. She is a great little Welsh who lives with a wonderful family in Halifax. Nobody wanted to be out a whole lot last night in the wind and rain. It really did seem a late August day.
The housedogs finally seem to be saying enough with this weather as well. Working with the kitchen crew, they seemed to multiply under my feet as the day went on. Ken brought in lovely lettuce and spinach so we dined on Regalridge side dishes accompanied by lovely haddock and new potatoes - we may have rain but we also have wonderful access to fish and seafood. An article was written at the request of one of the breed clubs for their national newsletter and that tied up the day. We look forward to Chantelle's show news tomorrow - she was great and called with a play by play on Friday and made it almost like being there. With luck their weather will improve in that open field in beautiful downtown Jemseg.