It's been a week since Crufts has finished. We had a gfantastic day out on the Discover Dogs stand with Asko and Dax. Both were fabulous ambassadors for the breed, meeting and greeting people from all over the world.
All the Gasconys both big and small had a good crowd on all 4 days.
It takes a while to recover from all the talking and the long day, We got there for 9.30am and left at 6.30pm, with a 4˝ hour journey both ways it was definitely a marathon of a day. Asko and Dax slept all the way down and all the way back. But all 4 of us are fully recovered now, and looking forward to next year.
It's been a while since I last wrote anything, we have been quietly plodding on, enjoying the dogs. Going to a few shows, gaining a few more wins. Having fun watching the pups grow.
We have busy days and quiet days, but never a dull moment. How can you have dull moments with dogs and other animals around. Today was a classic example.
I was having a quiet 10 minutes when there was a knock on the door. There was a laduy there informing me that there was an injured seal trapped in the beck. I sorted the dogs out and went to take a look. This poor baby seal had lost it's Mum and was stranded. So I phoned Scarborough Sea Life Centre, Who informed me they were full, and put me onto Diving and Marine Rescue. These people were brilliant in 1˝ hours organised a rescue team, and had arrived to rescue the seal. The poor wee mite is now on it's way to the Vets, then faces a long journey to Norfolk. Good Luck to it, they have said they will inform me how it does.
Well today we should have gone to Birtley Show with Asko, Dax, Stanley and Sassie. But Jester and Sassie had other ideas.
Something scared Jester (Shetland pony) this morning and he took off over the fence. Followed swiftly by Sassie (Border Terrier). By the time the other dogs were rounded up and put back in the yard, there was no sight of either of them.
Jim went looking down the beck and the beach, but no signs. I phoned the usual places, the police, RSPCA and the dog warden, but they only have an automated answer machine on a weekend..
Jim got out the car and spent an hour driving round the area, and asking neighbours to keep an eye open for them. But still no sign.
Finally after the 4th time of checking, Jim got a sighting of Jester, he was in the beck.
In the meantime Sassie was returned to us, by a young lady, that Jim had spoken to earlier, None the worse for wear, and looking as if she had just been for a Sunday stroll. The little madam will only go for A WALK ON THE LEASH for the next few weeks.
We phoned the RSPCA again because it was going to be impossible to get him out of the beck on our own. The sides of the beck are too steep.The fire brigade were called for. The first engine turned up which was Green Watch from Scarborough. These men are fantastic, suited and booted in waders off they went to save the life of Jester. They were so good with Jester, harnessing him up, helping him to swim to safety. then waiting while he recovered. He was collapsed at the foot of the path when I got to him with some food. The poor wee man was so exhausted, I thought we were going to lose him. The Fire crew phoned for another engine, so they had enough man power to lift him from the beach, if the tide got to close. This crew came from Robin Hoods Bay. I can only sing the praises of these brave and fearless men. They certainly don't quibble about things, Just work out what equipment they need and get on with the job in hand. Jester, Jim and I would like to say a huge thank you to them all. YOU ARE THE BEST. This country has the best Fire Service there is. They do a sterling job. Thank you all so much.
