SBG Reunion 2012

This is me and Mercedes at the picnic table

Mercedes is in the picture and a beautiful Brwn/White puppy belonging to Connie Probst (he's looking for a home) the little puppy went home with his new family after the reunion - he was bred by Connie too!

Mercedes & I are in the back - Connie Probst to my right - Phil (Mary's husband is holding our Birdie's puppy from 2010 - his name is "Boomer" They live in New Jersey

I don't think everyone is in the photo - but they tried for a group shot - Wonderful dogs - wonderful people

Saturday, June 16th was the 2nd annual Stone Broke Gardens Reunion at Knobles Amusement Park near Bloomsburg, PA.  This is Memory of our dear friend Mary and in honor of her husband Philip.  Mary was a dear friend of mine and fellow cocker lover.  She passed away last August from pancreatic cancer.  She gave us Birdie.

Over the years she has bred 100's of puppies and some of them gathered with their puppies to celebrate the wonderful person she was.  I went with another wonderful friend of mine, Connie Probst to the even.  In total there were 44 people and 28 dogs. People traveled from New Jersey, New York, Maryland and as far away as Wisconsin.   It was a very long day - but worth every mile and every minute.  Mercedes was the only dog I took with me.  We left New Castle at 5:00 a.m. and returned home at 9:00 p.m. 

Update

This is the best way I have to communicate -- we are trying to install a new computer.  The old one finally bit the dust. 

For a few days I cannot update our regular website.

Ranger did leave with his new family last night, and we do have pictures!  Sorry to keep everyone waiting -- in a nushell - they loved him and he certainly seemed to love them.  Happy Ending!  I'm sure he is being totally spoiled as I am typing this!

Sorry - Nick - I didn't forget you!

We'll blame it on the "Blog" -- I couldn't get Nick's picture loaded with the other two pictures below -  He's the official Navigator --

The boys 1st roadtrip




 

Clark - the co-pilot

Many of you know that Clark and Nick travel when they can with their mom - If the GPS goes out - no need to worry -- these boys have it covered!  Of course, they are "off duy" at the moment.  All employees get a break.

And a nice motel room makes it all worth it - yes, the manager said "no dogs on the bed", but the secret is safe with me -- notice Nick is hiding his ball -- wonder if they have a pool?

Mercedes & Lexie

I almost forgot this picture!

Early Mother's Day surprise for Mercedes





I love her face!

Okay -- I love all of her!

The boys visit



This is Snickers - now know as Nick - almost the same name.  He is Birdie & Charlie's surprise boy from last fall -- really looks like Birdie




Nick



Now, here is Clark!  Wasn't sure he wanted his picture taken but did like the blanket!

Isn't he a handsome boy?  This is Mercedes' & Llinger puppy - 4 days older than Nick!

It was a wonderful visit - love seeing the puppies growing up.  These guys are almost 6 month old - unbelievable has time flies -- love them both!