BITTEN BY THE BUG.
DATE Sunday Oct 22nd. 2017 11.35 pm
The place: The Founders Inn and Spa
Virgina Beach Va.)
The following is text from Joe a businessman home to his wife Nancy. ( Hi Hon, I made it here. It promises to be a really long week with meetings every morning. Sure wish I had brought my golf clubs. )
Monday Oct 23rd. 8 am
Hi Nancy, you arnt going to believe this. I was awakened to what sounded like wolves howling close to daylight. I thought it was on Tv until I looked outside. There's dogs literly everywhere. The guy at the desk said there's some sort of dogshow going on here this week. Just my Dam luck. )
Tuesday Oct 26th. 3. 30 pm
(OMG I can't wait to get out of here. I bet there's close to 1000 howling, hair shedding , pooping peeing mongrels and their kooky owners. Some guy had a bag of dog crap in one hand and 2 of these beast leads in the other. He tossed the bag in a can , grinning ear to ear says good morning and tried to shake my hand. No way...Crazy dam people. I Guess They had some sort of puppy thing today. I have to admit they are kinda pretty all clean and everything.
That's another thing. They have a big tent out here where they. "Get this" blow dry these dogs hair. I had to clean hair off my windshield this morning. It flies everywhere. Then I get to my meeting, looked down and Ive got big gobs of white hair on my pants. What the hecks wrong with these people? Have they no life?"
Wednesday's Oct 27th 7 pm
( I went to dinner last night and a bunch of these dog people were cutting up and laughing about things they said happened 20 years ago. About the freindliest group I've encountered. You wouldn't believe how far people drive to these things. There several who came from other countries. I bet they must be bringing in some big cash prizes to keep on doing this.
They will be judging these dogs all week. I watched them for a few minutes today. These people work in teams alot. The ones who actually hold the dog are dressed up like they are on their way to a meeting except their shoes are flats. No heels anywhere. They run around those rings while a guy stands there watching them. I don't understand what he sees. They all look alike to me. " I watched what they call obedience yesterday. Its amazing how smart these dogs are. )
Thursday Oct 28th. 11.15 pm. ( Hi Nancy, Sorry I didn't text earlier. I blew off the meeting today and hung out here. These dogs are amazing. When they look at you with those eyes you would swear they have a direct path into your soul. I met this beautiful dog today He was this odd dark brown color, kinda red I guess. This dog just stood there looking at me. I had to talk to him. It was like he required it. Me talking to a dog. Can you imagine? Here's the crazy part before I was done I had that big fuzzy head in my hands and my face burried in his hair. I just kept on talking to that dog. I told him how much I hate being away from you. That I was sick of motels, and chasing that almighty buck. I swear Nancy, That dog was listening to every word. No I havnt lost my mind. Ya I did have a glass of wine with some of these good people. short chiffon homecoming dress with lace racerback
Nancy...how come we never got a dog? I had a dog named King when I was a kid, Man he was the best. I know you brought it up a time or two and I argued they are too much work. Then there's the whole hair thing. Ya we have enough to worry about)
Friday Oct. 29th. 10 am
I didn't go to the meeting this morning. Jim's Secretary called me awhile ago. I told her I picked up a flu bug. Some of the people I sat with last night at dinner are showing today. I want to cheer them on. When someone wins a class these people hug and congratulate each other. A few actually cry. Odd people, But A good lot.
I asked them how much money they win at one of these big shows. They laughed for a full 10 minutes. Would you believe? Nothing, nada. A ribbon, a trophy and a bunch of hugs. I've never seen anything like it. There's no money in this game. I don't understand what draws them into this thing.
I saw that big red dog again today. It turns out he's a Grand Champion. The owner said its his last show. He's what they call a veteren. No not a war dog. He's retired. The owner had tears in her eyes. I didn't push to find out why. I heard some people say his name later. One made a comment that they need to find out whats causing this cancer.
Hon I'm going to stay one more day. The big show is tomorrow. Best of Breed. I want to see who wins this thing. )
Sat Oct 30th 6 pm. (Wow what a day. Dog after dog in the ring. They judge boys and the girls separately and the judge keeps making cuts till he gets down to the last bunch. You coulda heard a pin drop. The anticipation was out of this world. I don't know how that judge could decide. They were stunning. The winner was Absolutly beautiful. This is such a majestic breed of dog. I've gotta go. They are having a final dinner and one of my new friends got me a ticket. Ill be headed home in the morning and there's a few things I would like help with.
First give those golf clubs to your brother. I'm not going to have time for them now.
I'm gonna need a resume. I remember you were good at that.
Call around and see how soon they can install a 6 foot chain link fence in the back yard and start thinking about names for 2 Siberian puppies. There's a reputable breeder 35 miles away from us and guess what.? She has 5 week old puppies. Ours will be ready in 3 weeks. )
Written by Cathy G