Standing ringside on the green carpet with the Star Spangled Banner playing you just get goose bumps. The dogs in the ready area excitedly jumping around avoiding more primping wanting to get to action, the handlers taking deep breaths settling their nerves and then they are off! The evening's first winner was an Akita bitch - yes correct term for female for all of you who are new to the dog terms. I happen to personally know the owners and I can guarantee you - the family is excited!! Their ten year old son has off school tomorrow so he could be here watching the dog compete! The last I saw of him he was running down to hug the lucky winner.

The memorial for Annie Rogers Clark is going on right now. I mentioned it before and it's been said during the day - you are greatly missed.

I am going down to watch the terrier group and then pack all our stuff - head out later and drive home! Still no snow - I know I sound paranoid - you should only try the streets of New York in snow!

Have a good evening!