Nov. 1 > LGRA at the Ranch hosted by CLCA
Nov. 7 & 8 > Borzoi Fall Classic - Mountain Time Zone
Nov. 11 > Veterans Day
Nov 13, 14, 15 > TSA AKC Lure Trials - Chickasaw, OK (KC photographer - Tom Judging)
Nov 14 & 15 > ASFA in Stanley, NM hosted by ESCA
Nov 21 & 22 > ASFA in Golden, CO hosted by RMIWA
Nov. 26 > Happy Thanksgiving
Nov. 28 > Fun Run (coursing format) at the Ranch hosted by RMBC
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
2009 OB Nationals in the can
I got back home from the 2009 OB Nats on Saturday 10/24. 3600 miles round trip in an automobile with 230k miles and two hounds.
I had been watching the weather reports for the event site for a couple of weeks and knew that the reports were not favorable for humans. It was clear when I started out on Wednesday morning (10/14) that I would be traveling with the weather system that would impact the event. It was Monday after the event that I first saw the sun.
First of all let me give a big round of applause to the two clubs responsible for this year's OB Nats. Count Basie Racing Association (COBRA) and the Lehigh Valley Coursing Club (LVCC) put on a very well run, smooth operating, and organized event. The grounds were ideal, even with all the rain it never got so sloppy that it became dangerous for the hounds, or affected their running abilities. The event workers did a great job at adjusting their plans for the adverse weather conditions, and the final outcome was a very well put together event weekend.
Their were many club members working hard both days. I cannot remember all of the names but kudos go to Terri Jones, Jean Pennie, Tracy, Dawn (welcome bags), Jen (banquet), and others that I just cannot pull up their names at this time.
Besides the bone chilling weather the only complaint I could actually make were the ribbons below 1st place. This was a national championship event and the lower placed ribbons could not be distinguished from ribbons given at a regular meet. Nuff said as I do not want to take away from the spectacular event that was held. In all the breeds, from my perspective, there were no controversial decisions leading to the winning placements. The equipment ran very well and the score keepers, boxers, lure operators, paddock masters, foul and line judges all were on the top of their game.
The banquet was well attended and worth every penny. The atmosphere, food, and attendees were just great.
I know some are reading because they want to know how the ZoiBoyz did. After having the LGRA trophy for 3 of the last 4 years and the NOTRA trophy for the last 4 years, I must say that neither came home with me. Mrs Peel, Ashtoria Wild Hunt Mystery Unveiled SC - Ariel Duncan, took home the LGRA trophy and Bartleby, BIF FC Silkenswift Black Lightning SC LCM SGRC ORC JOR - Jamie Bobrowski, went home with the NOTRA trophy. Bartleby also placed 2nd in the LGRA. Comet finished 3rd in LGRA and 4th in NOTRA. Challenger, who went in place of Charger, did not finish the 3rd program of LGRA (he saw me and came direct) and went off course in NOTRA pgm 1 and I scratched him.
It was fun visiting and competing with folks from another part of the country. It was a pleasure to see Karla, Renee, Jamie, and Marie, especially since we have had the pleasure of knowing each other previously through the hounds.
So another OB Nats is in the books and KC & I will look forward to the next one, whenever and where ever it will be held. I know that we have been the farthest travelers at several of these.
I had been watching the weather reports for the event site for a couple of weeks and knew that the reports were not favorable for humans. It was clear when I started out on Wednesday morning (10/14) that I would be traveling with the weather system that would impact the event. It was Monday after the event that I first saw the sun.
First of all let me give a big round of applause to the two clubs responsible for this year's OB Nats. Count Basie Racing Association (COBRA) and the Lehigh Valley Coursing Club (LVCC) put on a very well run, smooth operating, and organized event. The grounds were ideal, even with all the rain it never got so sloppy that it became dangerous for the hounds, or affected their running abilities. The event workers did a great job at adjusting their plans for the adverse weather conditions, and the final outcome was a very well put together event weekend.
Their were many club members working hard both days. I cannot remember all of the names but kudos go to Terri Jones, Jean Pennie, Tracy, Dawn (welcome bags), Jen (banquet), and others that I just cannot pull up their names at this time.
Besides the bone chilling weather the only complaint I could actually make were the ribbons below 1st place. This was a national championship event and the lower placed ribbons could not be distinguished from ribbons given at a regular meet. Nuff said as I do not want to take away from the spectacular event that was held. In all the breeds, from my perspective, there were no controversial decisions leading to the winning placements. The equipment ran very well and the score keepers, boxers, lure operators, paddock masters, foul and line judges all were on the top of their game.
The banquet was well attended and worth every penny. The atmosphere, food, and attendees were just great.
I know some are reading because they want to know how the ZoiBoyz did. After having the LGRA trophy for 3 of the last 4 years and the NOTRA trophy for the last 4 years, I must say that neither came home with me. Mrs Peel, Ashtoria Wild Hunt Mystery Unveiled SC - Ariel Duncan, took home the LGRA trophy and Bartleby, BIF FC Silkenswift Black Lightning SC LCM SGRC ORC JOR - Jamie Bobrowski, went home with the NOTRA trophy. Bartleby also placed 2nd in the LGRA. Comet finished 3rd in LGRA and 4th in NOTRA. Challenger, who went in place of Charger, did not finish the 3rd program of LGRA (he saw me and came direct) and went off course in NOTRA pgm 1 and I scratched him.
It was fun visiting and competing with folks from another part of the country. It was a pleasure to see Karla, Renee, Jamie, and Marie, especially since we have had the pleasure of knowing each other previously through the hounds.
So another OB Nats is in the books and KC & I will look forward to the next one, whenever and where ever it will be held. I know that we have been the farthest travelers at several of these.
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