A very unusual, if not first ever, scenario is going on right now. Due to weather - I swear I will get blamed for this one-the benching area is allowed to leave at 6pm. The announcement came around 5 and complete mayhem broke loose. It must be a catastrophic storm coming if they let us go early?! I am listening to the weather right now and it will be flurries later but nothing horrifying until after midnight and it COULD be ice. I will ride this one out and enjoy the groups and Best in show later.

Dogs are currently on line with attached owners and not very many are left on the benches. If I was to leave I would wait until 6.30 and then take my stuff towards the exit.

My recommendation to each and everyone that will do the show for the first time next year is to watch at least the first group and then leave for an easy and smooth exit.

Another first is also going on! We are sitting in the stands watching the transformation from day rings to the evening's group ring. What an antfarm of people needed for this change. Looks like a well oiled machine to say the least.