Let's just say, Sunday morning came WAY too early...
With it came mass confusion about the running order and walk-throughs but after getting everything straightened out the remainder of the day went off without a hitch.
I have to say that I am tickled that both boys held their own over the weekend.
One dog in Relay Finals.
One dog in Steeplechase Finals
and one dog in Grand Prix Finals.
Steeplechase was up first with Da Vipe and although it wasn't enough for a Semi-finals bye, I was still VERY impressed with how the bugger ran. His time was good enough to be just a second or two off the winning time regardless of the bar we had down. I'll take it. I did manage to get video (although not the best quality) and if I get around to it I'll post it on here to over analyze it I'm sure ;)
Relay came next (again with Viper) and even with one of the dog's E'ng in the finals we managed to squeak our way above the cut off for a needed DAM Q for Da Baby Dog! (Mind you, we should have gotten at least another 200 points for hands down having the best team name; Cobra Starship and the Disco Queens). Best Team name around or otherwise, I'll admit it wasn't our best showing to-date but quite frankly I'm more than happy to take a few bobbles because a broken teammate became unbroken and felt marvelous enough to offer up some unexpected options!
Grand Prix was up last with The Bee's Knees and although it was a bit scattered (with a close call or two) we were able to knock out a clean run and snatch a Semi-Finals bye for Nationals! Whoo Hoo! Murfreesboro or bust!
Although I thoroughly enjoyed myself for the majority of the weekend, I have to say as soon as finals results were posted (or close to it) I got the info I needed and Da Boys and our traveling squad hit the road in record time!
Eight plus hours of road time gave me plenty of time to not only have major Madonna and Stevie Nicks jam sessions but it also gave me ample time to reflect on the weekend...
Needed DAM Team Q knocked out.
Grand Prix Semi-finals bye knocked out.
Bouncing back from an emotional episode that was melt-downish like.
All wins.
The ability to look back and reflect upon what we need to fine tune before Nationals?
Another win.
Getting home without crashing the car or getting a speeding ticket in Iowa?
Chalk that up to another couple of wins.
Having two totally awesome partners in crime?
Biggest win of them all!
With it came mass confusion about the running order and walk-throughs but after getting everything straightened out the remainder of the day went off without a hitch.
I have to say that I am tickled that both boys held their own over the weekend.
One dog in Relay Finals.
One dog in Steeplechase Finals
and one dog in Grand Prix Finals.
Steeplechase was up first with Da Vipe and although it wasn't enough for a Semi-finals bye, I was still VERY impressed with how the bugger ran. His time was good enough to be just a second or two off the winning time regardless of the bar we had down. I'll take it. I did manage to get video (although not the best quality) and if I get around to it I'll post it on here to over analyze it I'm sure ;)
Relay came next (again with Viper) and even with one of the dog's E'ng in the finals we managed to squeak our way above the cut off for a needed DAM Q for Da Baby Dog! (Mind you, we should have gotten at least another 200 points for hands down having the best team name; Cobra Starship and the Disco Queens). Best Team name around or otherwise, I'll admit it wasn't our best showing to-date but quite frankly I'm more than happy to take a few bobbles because a broken teammate became unbroken and felt marvelous enough to offer up some unexpected options!
Grand Prix was up last with The Bee's Knees and although it was a bit scattered (with a close call or two) we were able to knock out a clean run and snatch a Semi-Finals bye for Nationals! Whoo Hoo! Murfreesboro or bust!
Although I thoroughly enjoyed myself for the majority of the weekend, I have to say as soon as finals results were posted (or close to it) I got the info I needed and Da Boys and our traveling squad hit the road in record time!
Eight plus hours of road time gave me plenty of time to not only have major Madonna and Stevie Nicks jam sessions but it also gave me ample time to reflect on the weekend...
Needed DAM Team Q knocked out.
Grand Prix Semi-finals bye knocked out.
Bouncing back from an emotional episode that was melt-downish like.
All wins.
The ability to look back and reflect upon what we need to fine tune before Nationals?
Another win.
Getting home without crashing the car or getting a speeding ticket in Iowa?
Chalk that up to another couple of wins.
Having two totally awesome partners in crime?
Biggest win of them all!
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