We have a great club to begin with and John and I both enjoy inviting others to come and see what goes on at the various events throughout the year. And besides, where else are you guaranteed to see such a large number of Brittany dogs all gathered in one place other than a club event? We love sharing these fun times with all of our friends and even our family from time to time and this week was no exception. Steph and Stephanie Stepanian who own Nash and Starr have really become an important part of not only All Things Brittany but also of the club we belong to. For instance Steve dedicated his entire weekend to helping plant the birds on the many courses that the dogs ran. And Stephanie brought 2 yummy home made chocolate cream pies to share with everyone! Each of their dogs enjoyed the Walking Hunting Dog course at the end of the day and from what I heard did well. The Walking Hunting Dog stake is a non-regular stake, no points are awarded but it is a very popular stake for bird hunters and their dogs. Our good friends Sam and Pam Jackson also ran Gibson from what I have heard (I had to leave early on Sunday). Sam is absolutely John's right hand man in the club and never hesitates to help wherever it is needed. Pam was not feeling so great over the weekend and kept a low profile but we always enjoy spending time together. Julie could not be with us this time so she sent Bullet ahead for John to handle in the weekend trials. Paul and Dawn Hill also drove up all the way from Connecticut with Miss Bailey accompanied by other Brittany friends and their dogs. There were so many terrific folks there this weekend and I'd love to recall each and every moment with them all but I'd surely leave someone out if I tried.
As it is, I'm pretty tired tonight and still trying to catch up . Another visit to the doctor today and additional treatment for the knee here and it is very sore, I need to go lay down and rest like a half hour ago. I'll try to catch up with some of the writing later on this week although it may not be possible as life happens this week in a big way. So for now I shall simply leave you with the few photos above and the very proud announcement that J & A's Brittanys now has 2 dual pointed Brittanys out of Jack and Chrissy after this weekend! Congratulations to Paul and Dawn and Miss Baileybug for winning the CMBC Amateur Derby 1st Place prize and the Dwight Pete Jordan Trophy !!!!!!!! Bullet and Bailey were braced together on Saturday for the derby. In separate stakes on Sunday Bullet earned 4th place and Bailey earned 3rd place in the Open stakes. John handled Bullet and Paul handled Bailey.
We are looking at the hunt test and field trial schedules closely !! You know that I strongly believe all these Brittanys are already champions because they win first place in our hearts each and every day. But it is very rewarding for all the right reasons to experience the pride and joy that comes in these achievements, successes, and awards and most importantly, to share in those moments with their owners. Will write more articulately again soon and not on the fly so much. But I'm pumped! Take care and God bless you and yours always, John, Ann and All Things Brittany
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