Sometimes I have to question my owner's use of adjectives.
She has been describing my competition debut at the Granite City Dog Agility Show near Brechin on Sunday as "inauspicious". And not just because my right front paw wasn't feeling quite 100% at the start of the day.
What's "inauspicious" about running over to greet the spectators and then making a beeline for the seesaw before tackling obstacle no.1 (a jump - so boring, everyone knows I can jump) on my first agility run?
What's "inauspicious" about giving Gail a thoroughly deserved nip on the finger when she tried to drag me off the course, just because I thought it more important to check out - at length - some interesting smells near the start of my second run?
And what's "inauspicious" about snatching the bloodied handkerchief out of Gail's pocket and refusing to relinquish it - such an entertaining way of commencing my third run, I'm sure you'll agree (if you're not Gail).
Well, Gail and I might have different opinions about the merits of my performance in the competitive elements of the day, but we can at least both agree that it was great to meet friends old and new.
Here are my new fox terrier chums, fellow competitors Flora and Finlay from Dalgety Bay. We'd never met them before, but apparently their owner has long been a fan of my blog, and before mine, Bertie's, so it's clear that Flora and Finlay come from an excellent home.
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| Nobby and Flora |
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And finally, best of all, dear YAM-aunty turned up in the Grey with her smiling pal Hilary, and we all got to spend some time together having lunch and enjoying a good chinwag.
PS from Gail: it wasn't all a total disaster on the agility front - once Nobby got going on his final run, he did quite nicely, for a novice. We believe that YAM-aunty might have caught some of his better moments on video - watch this space.
And here's a photo from Hilary, showing Nobby at least entering the line of weave poles the right way!
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oooh what a day.. a gnawed finger, a city show and an agility eent... that is the stuff for the best stories... and we enjoyed to read about your adventure... and you met a super duper blogging friend, that sure is the jackpot-weekend...
ReplyDeletewow! that was some 'inauspicious" moments. Glad you did well even with all that. 3 bloggers together, what could be better.. I have to say, your post today should have a CUTE alert, you melted my heart sitting with your paw off the ground and I wanted to hug you, then Finlay and Flora pushed the cute meter up and up and I want to hug all three of you
ReplyDeleteWe think you did pretty well Nobby, after all, it was your very first competition. You'll soon get the hang of things and make Gail, and us, very proud.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see YAM aunty and her friend and the grey, we bet they enjoyed the day.
Love,
Paca xx
OH Nobby what happened to your paw? Or were you just seeking a sympathy vote? As Sandra says your pals are very cute (cute sounds wrong for a tough lad like yourself) and I am very impressed to see that you have your own version of the barmy army (what are you going to call them?) I hope Gail's finger heals rapidly and there are no lasting consequences.
ReplyDeleteGail says: I'm not sure what was the problem with Nobby's paw - I couldn't see anything amiss - but I was a bit unsure whether I should even try to have him run in the events we'd entered. The paw issue might have contributed to his reluctance to start, but more likely his erratic performance was due to him being unused to the distractions of the competition environment. Anyway, I'm pleased to say the running and jumping on the soft grassy surface didn't seem to do him any harm, and his paw seems better this morning.
DeleteYou had quite the excitement, Nobby, and you got to meet Flora and Findlay and even YAM Aunty and Hilary were there to watch your performance!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds thoroughly entertaining and it's always nice to make new friends and greet old ones. Onwards and upwards!
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteWell Nobby, things may not have gone as smoothly as Gail would have wished, but I think it was still a fab day and am sure you got lots out of the experience... Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx
Nobby we are giggling one thing for certain you are 100% Wireharie Fox Terrier thru and thru. You nose took control. Happy to see you did well on agility
ReplyDeleteOH and to meet friends who admire Bertie's blog and now yours. Definitely smart friends and you didn't even know it.
And might I add the weather looked very acceptable too Good to see YAM-aunty and Hilary too
Hugs cecilia and bryan
It sounds like you had lots of fun at your first agility competition, Nobby. How great to meet some adoring fans and have Yam watch you. The first time is very exciting and we can understand how you would get a bit distracted by all that was going on around you. Congrats for giving it a go. That is more than most of us can claim.
ReplyDeleteA good final run is a good-paw forward!
ReplyDeleteYou were just warming up, right, Nobby? We can't wait to see the videos. And how special that Aunty Yam and her friend were able to visit with you too? You new friends are quite handsome, but not quite as much as you.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber
I can't believe they tied you to the side view mirror and made you pull the car
ReplyDeleteYou are just a novice and it can only get better, right? And your new fox terrier chums are so very cute!!!! We know that a good time was had by all, regardless of the outcome!
ReplyDeleteRosie and Redford