Team Practice Saturday
Many thanks to John Cullen who 'healed' my internet connection. I have no idea how he did it (I don't think he knows either!)
Today was team practice at the McCann's indoor facility. I'm SO thankful that it was an indoor practice! What crazy weather!!! Last night was a huge lightning storm and today the wind was unbelieveable!! We watched the big metal shed across the road from McCann's blow over and then even roll!
As I loaded my crate this morning, John B. casually told me that Rio's crate would be declared too small at the airport. Apparently the folks in the UK are huge sticklers regarding crate size and that she would never be allowed to fly in her crate that she'd previously flown to Europe in twice! We decided that a trip to Ren's Depot later in the day would be required...
The day started with a team meeting and we had a question and answer period regarding our trip and some competition rules. That was followed by a visit from the Sasha's Blend folks who brought us all really cool personalized crate ID plates and some Sasha's water bottles. We then got the jitters out with a jumpers course. Unfortunately Rio & I missed the next course, Snooker (OOOOPPPPS!) because we took a trip to the pet store in Guelph, but were back in time to run a Standard course and then have lunch.
I really wish that we'd had a bit more time to shop at Ren's. What a fun store! Anyway, Rio is now the proud new owner of a larger crate and of course the new crate required a new crate mat.....
After lunch, it was time to distribute the team uniforms and then we were back in the barn to do some small drills. We had brought over Susan G's wall & broad jump and everyone got a bit of experience with both of those.
We headed back to Say Yes for team photos and then a team dinner of Indian/Chinese/Thai (don't worry, Susan didn't cook, but she and John are fabulous hosts!!!)
I'm now off to re-decorate Rio's crate with Canada flags and re-sort my suitcases yet again.
Tomorrow is another short practice at McCann's and then we have to head to the Cargo area at the airport. The UK rules state that the dogs MUST be checked in no more than 48 hours after their tick/flea/worm treatment, so that means that the first dogs can't be checked in any later than 3:30 or else they won't be allowed on. At least me being late for Rio's vet appointment gives me until at least 5:30pm!
Send all your good vibes for smooth travelling tomorrow! We need all of the dogs to make it safely to the UK and be able to stay there!!
Today was team practice at the McCann's indoor facility. I'm SO thankful that it was an indoor practice! What crazy weather!!! Last night was a huge lightning storm and today the wind was unbelieveable!! We watched the big metal shed across the road from McCann's blow over and then even roll!
As I loaded my crate this morning, John B. casually told me that Rio's crate would be declared too small at the airport. Apparently the folks in the UK are huge sticklers regarding crate size and that she would never be allowed to fly in her crate that she'd previously flown to Europe in twice! We decided that a trip to Ren's Depot later in the day would be required...
The day started with a team meeting and we had a question and answer period regarding our trip and some competition rules. That was followed by a visit from the Sasha's Blend folks who brought us all really cool personalized crate ID plates and some Sasha's water bottles. We then got the jitters out with a jumpers course. Unfortunately Rio & I missed the next course, Snooker (OOOOPPPPS!) because we took a trip to the pet store in Guelph, but were back in time to run a Standard course and then have lunch.
I really wish that we'd had a bit more time to shop at Ren's. What a fun store! Anyway, Rio is now the proud new owner of a larger crate and of course the new crate required a new crate mat.....
After lunch, it was time to distribute the team uniforms and then we were back in the barn to do some small drills. We had brought over Susan G's wall & broad jump and everyone got a bit of experience with both of those.
We headed back to Say Yes for team photos and then a team dinner of Indian/Chinese/Thai (don't worry, Susan didn't cook, but she and John are fabulous hosts!!!)
I'm now off to re-decorate Rio's crate with Canada flags and re-sort my suitcases yet again.
Tomorrow is another short practice at McCann's and then we have to head to the Cargo area at the airport. The UK rules state that the dogs MUST be checked in no more than 48 hours after their tick/flea/worm treatment, so that means that the first dogs can't be checked in any later than 3:30 or else they won't be allowed on. At least me being late for Rio's vet appointment gives me until at least 5:30pm!
Send all your good vibes for smooth travelling tomorrow! We need all of the dogs to make it safely to the UK and be able to stay there!!
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