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Well we had not as great night in the terms of Qs but Den ran so well and was reading my ques easily and ran like a pro even though it was his mother who screwed him around.. ADM I was kinda schocked we'd made it through the difficult bit out the weave poles that I FORGOT to CROSS after the tunnel and so instead of having the correct bar straight infront of us I took the wrong one *DOH* Den was flawless that run though did everything I asked him to. JDM.. I need to do some serious broad jump work I'm still very unsure with it and when to start calling him as somedays he only Just makes it over the broad and I called him too late and we took the wrong bar.. LOVE his Pinwheel work he takes them so well now and is sending to tunnels so well now. Time for mum to do some work again hahaha.. we Start ADAA in a few weeks so it'll be good for the both of us to start in a novice level and for me to be able to know he can do it

Amy I use Sony Vegas, its the only thing that reads my ancient camera.. am updating this yr once I have the money lol SLR lens ranks higher hahaha.. Yes my nkaed bc but man is he feeling better lol He runs well for sure, I wish that he'd give me what he gives at home lol.. my stress head hahaha but there is plent of time! I cant wait to see us in a few months again. Thanks Nic

You and me both I know the Lab club is gonna offer it in Aug as they didnt offer it in march.. I think we support the cause it'll take off Guess we just spread the word see what we can manage lol!

Congrats to everyone... Nicole thats awesome with Lomani, She has got you guys off to a flying start and AD congrats I didnt see any of your runs on the day but they looked awesome on Vid. Well we had a few near misses and alot of things to think about for the start of 2011 Den got a Q in Masters jumping giving him 3/7 yay! His first ever masters agility round I could have kicked him and myself.. Last obsticale nope sorry mum forgot how to do the broard.. his ADO round I could have cried too NAILED the exclusion zone and both sets of contacts LOVELY running dogwalk :D and brillaint 2o2o aframe All for one Lousy bar!!! and JDO well that was the usual confusion and muddles lol! here are the runs from yesterday

One for QLD KILCOY A.P. & I. SOCIETY Championship Show • Friday, 15th April 2011 Kilcoy Showgrounds, D’Aigular H’way, Kilcoy Closing Date: Thursday, 24th March 2011 Entries to: G. Hansen, PO Box 218, KILCOY Qld. 4515. Enquiries: As above. (07) 54981296. Show Day Contact Nº 0428 748 683 / 5497 2149. Entry Fees: $10.00 each. Sweepstakes $5.00. Catalogue $3.00. SAE for return of passes. JUDGES & Judging Order Ring 1: Mrs. D. Smith Groups 2, 4 & 5. Ring 2: Mrs. D. Jovanovic Baby Puppy & Puppy Sweepstakes; Groups 6 & 7. Ring 3: Mrs. B. Mangin Groups 1 & 3. General Specials Judge: Mrs. D. Smith Judging: Commences at 9.00am with Sweepstakes, followed by all groups. Handlers to be judged at lunch break. Classes: 1(1a), 2(2a), 3(3a), 4(4a), 5(5a), 10(10a), 11(11a) & Neuter 18; Junior Handlers (10–und 13yrs, 13–und 18yrs). Sweepstakes: Baby Puppy & Puppy. I'll be there with Bells on :D first ever show for me and the Flab

LOVE IT!! Such a talent Can I ask what did you use to build yourt site?

smisch (jimboomba) pretty much stuck due to cut roads but is fine oh and posting on behalf Darkrai (currently in fortitude Valley) is fine as well and should be flying back to NSW friday Yackets mum (jimboomba) also fine at last contact (last night 11/1/11)

see you all there, Trying to get from Jimboomba to Towoomba could be fun...

Come on weather Gods lol Let it shine I'm coming across for the weekend oh so excited never been to an actual show I'll also be there with the camera if anyone wants to be test dummies as all shots taken at this show are freebies to kick me off photographing shows depending on how many photos I actually get LOL let me know This is all hoping I can get there with this weather :D

The new NSW catalogue has a few in it and I would say they are Northern as I do not recognise the name. Can I get details please as I dont have access to the NSW catalouges

I'm sorry its probably in the topic somewhere but just to make it easier, Does anyone know of any NORTHERN nsw clubs offering neuter or any QLD clubs offerin neuter as I have a dog that I'd really like to try in neuter.. I was a little peeved when every other breed club offers neuter and the labrador club didnt I rang them and it was just due to numbers which is a dissappointment as I'd really like to have a go. Thanks Sam

Congrats to everyone on your awesome results the DOLers are really bringing it home for the end of the yr we had the Purple Fundraiser Trial here last night which is the final Agility Trial of the year we have alot of fun getting dressed up and running with the dogs.. The weather gods were very much on our side the pouring rain stopped long enough for us to all run which was awesome.. Den managed to Completely tip the spread in ADO and I wont be surprised if his toe he injured a few months ago flairs back up again cos he then did the same thing in JDM which is very odd for him so I'm gonna go get his eyes checked out as well in a few weeks just to make sure he is 100%... We managed to pull it together for our ADX run though slow and steady but accurate hitting and sticking both our dogwalk and see-saw contacts like a pro and actually did 12 weave poles.. misjudged the table but correctly himself nicely (alot of dogs did that with the way it was positioned) but we pulled off a Q and 3rd and our ADX title a great way to finish off 2010 Yay my boof!

I need to start challenging myself with my goals.. We have acheived all of those Damn Goals.. right challenge.. Denver: *Gain 2 ADX passes *Gain 1 JDM Pass *Finish SD Title *Enter a DWD comp (still to be decided lol that may be a 2011 goal) Jock: *To Finish SDX Title (we need 3 more Qs) *To Finish ADX Title (2 more Qs) With the Exception of the DWD comp we have managed all our 2010 Goals.. Yay me and Yay Jock and Den

Let me Try and set some slightly challenging goals for myself this yr.. Den JDM Title (5 qs remaining) ADO Title (3 Qs remaining) Gain some legs towards his ADM and JDO Title Enter an ADAA Trial Start Sheep herding and Hopefully gain his HIC Looking more in canine Freestyle Do More obedience work Reintorduce our SLS and make it fun KEEP IT FUN and HAPPY Banjo Start Agility work Learn to Weave Be actually half way to human when taken out in public Enter a Trial even if its one class Have Fun! Myself Remember this is fun.. who cares if we get the Qs or not cos we're in this.. If I forget this I let us down Remember how to not get lost on a course Enjoy the time I have with my boys

I'll have to see what I'm up to But if Im not doing anything may bring a boofheaded border Collie down to be social

Geeeze we're back a few pages arent we.. What happened did we all go on holiday or something? Well Came up to Gympie this weekend (leaving tomorrow) for an Agility Trial and boy did we come back with more than expected Den was a totally different dog to run.. I am trying a new routine which involves completely and utterly appreciating every little thing that dog does even if it is completely terrible as he is doing what he can at the time.. Start lines are abolished as we stress out way to much with them which leads us to slow choppy unconnected runs and we have a warm up and cool off routine and mistakes are not even noticed in the ring we just keep on going... It really did work and pay off.. I'm gonna start working SLS back in next year but in a fun way.. Den ended up winning the Masters Jumping and Excellent Agility and placed 2nd in Open Agility.. JDO well 10 is a great number of weave poles aye.. but apart from that he was amazing.. I dont think I could have chnaged anything about us.. except for one stupid turn on my part but we fixed it :D So a weekend off then our final trial aiming to finish our ADX if not next year is great too :D

I'm seconding that I'd love to meet a few more DOLers

Linda atm I'm using a 55-200 and its just that little short.. I can get amazing photos on it but not as close as I'd like... Atm I'm just more looking for a cheaper alternative.. May head back to where I got my camera from and see if they can do me a deal on a lens.. Thanks everyone

;) :D :cheer: GO JESS!!! OMG We are so Proud of you guys!! What an Awesome Effort on your First Trial Congrats!

hahahaha.. Yes Lucky Xena for being so light whilst Den is only 14 kg of dog He is a very heavy set one and it was taking him a while to take off for his jumps.. ughh still it was worth going for a good night!

As do I Den's been taught to do it lol.. The judges always get a kick out of it when I do it lol! Go Chloe and Pep, That is going to be a team to watch out for! I reckon 2012 nationals here they come

Yay Xena.. She was on FIRE tonight!.. She needs to give some of that zing to Den lol! Well we had a Great night Jock managed his final Q SDX Title and Retirement.. we have one final blow out at Jimboomba next weekend and then its all over 4 years in the ring together and 9 titles and some amazing memories Den also surprised me with his first Masters Jumping Q and 5th not bad for my baby dog Managed to stay Dry lol the wettest part of the night was going from the driveway to the house lol! Good luck to everyone this weekend

Thank you to everyone who posted. . I am still working alot of bugs and ideas out the site. . Atm my computer isn't liking me so much. . I'll admit there are a few Txt issues but i'll get onto them asap. . As far as money goes i'm literally looking for the cost of my trials. . Trials is where i take photos if and when i have a while between runs. . I have had more people approach me about prints rather than than files i have one cd order to fulfill and 3 or so print orders. . Time is not really an overbearing factor for me people who know me know i tend to live on my computer in the evening doing bits and pieces and people who order also know that the order will be done asap depending on my work shifts . . I work shifts so i'm very much used to squishing my life in. . Thanks to everyone for your feedback i'll be taking it all in and working from there. .

Thanks This is the one I orginally found but wasn't sure if it was too good to be true! May order thru these guys shortly!

Im looking for something that will go to about 300 or so.. I'm doing alot of agility photography and the 200mm is great but occasionally is just a little too short and so then the shot doesn't look as great..