THE BIG EXCITING CLEVELAND SHOW...THAT NEVER WAS (BIG OR EXCITING)

Rupert has just returned from a four days show in Cleveland, we joined him, Colleen, and Shirley for the the last three days.

We had high expectations, since it was supposed to be a BIG show with lots of vendors and dogs. Well, the vendors were there, but the dobermans weren't. No dogs, and judging that left exhibitors shaking their heads in disbelief, made it for a huge disappointment. For our part, we looked on the bright side: Rupert had four days of very good training, improving everyday and establishing a relationship and routine with Colleen that will help him in the January shows. He also came away with a Reserve Winners, and Winner Dog for one point. All and all, I don't think it is too bad for our little boy who basically started his career this past October!

Above is Rupert standing for examination. he's pretty well behaved considering that he is not too crazy about his backside being checked out!

Above is Rupert at the Winner Dog podium with Judge Robert L. Vandiver.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!!!

Quartu, 1980 or so, Nonna and Michelle in the balcony of via Paganini. Michelle is holding on to Talley while Rufus looks around, Nonna is fast at work on her inseparable knitting.

None of the building has started yet on the other side of the road, and if the picture were of better quality you could see the beach!

Rufus and and Talley posing for GQ magazine (doberman edition).

Nonna in Texas City, Tx. always hard at work on her Knitting.

Michelle, Marcia, and I at the beach, looooong ago!

Nora in Sardinia, this is a Phoenician City that was buried by a tsunami. Later it reappeared and has wonderful mosaic floors and much more.

Rome, we have been there several times and every time we enjoy quite a bit.
Colosseum, in the days when you could still walk around it and go in.

Yeap, go in....

Via Appia Antica, where Jesus met Peter running away from persecution and was asked "Quo Vadis Domine?"

Texas City, TX. Tommy and Johnathan...well Michelle is there also, although we cut her head off!

The Fountain of truth in Rome, you better be telling the truth when you stick your hand in its mouth, or you may have it bitten off!!!! I guess Edwin lied!

Paris! What a trip! One that will definitely go down in the annuals as a warning to numskulls not to over pack!!!

One delicious thing that might have made the trip worthwhile was the fabulous food, the baguettes were irresistible, I also seem to remember a Chinese dinner that wasn't too bad...yes, I said Chinese!
Hardy and Holger in Illinois!

Tony, in Illinois!

Hardy, Johnathan, Michelle and Holger in Duluth, Mn.

What a walk on memory lane!