Max Patch August 2010

We've been away from posting on Sky's blog for awhile, apologies to those who have been following it faithfully. We've been away traveling and just busy with the job that allows us to do all the fun things we do with Sky in our "real" life!

After being away in Colorado to visit family, Sky and I went for a run at Max Patch, our favorite place here at home. It was fun as always, and good for both of us. Will post more photo's soon, some from our trip to Greensboro to show where I took Jessica to Cedar Rock Park for a good run with the Mia and Sky between shows.

Sky has always loved Max Patch as much as I do. . .

The Autumn flowers are amazing at 4500 ft, and the butterflies take advantage of the food supply late in the season.

Jessica & Mia visit - Shows and Hikes 7-31-10

We had a great time visiting with Jessica and Mia (Zeke x Trixie) the end of July. Attended the Greenville SC shows where Mia qualified 3 days in a row w/score of 97 and placements each day for her Rally Advanced title. Way to go Mia! And this was done by rushing from the conformation ring straight into Rally without even walking the course 2 days of the 3, what a team. Sky showed beautifully for me and went reserve one day to the 4 pt major that our friend Helen's Lena won from the bred by class. After 3 days of showing, we were all ready for a break so went hiking at Max Patch on Monday. Will post more pics later, but thought this would give an idea of our fun but hectic visit.

4th of July at Sam Knob

Went on a wonderful hike today with two new friends, Rene and Maureen. We decided to take a break and have a snack on the top of Sam Knob after about 2 hours of hiking along Flat Laurel Creek Trail.

Sky decided the grass was deliciously cool and took advantage of stretching out and relaxing for a few minutes. Of course she walks twice as far as we do with all the running ahead and checking back.

Rene was kind enough to take a picture of Sky and I. Sam Knob is a 6,000 ft peak, and we have talked about trying to hike all the 6,000 ft peaks in NC. It would be some project, but we would all see lots of gorgeous country. For today, this one was enough for two and four legged creatures lol!

Sky - Asheville KC June 2010

Grayhart Lightfoot Early Morning Rain TD RN JH NSD V went BOW/BOS at the Asheville Kennel Club on June 12, 2010. Sky has now earned 7 points toward her breed championship, including one of the required two majors. Our next shows aren't until end of July, so in the mean time we will try to keep cool and continue to work on agility and swimming (and of course she helps us by pointing out the chipmunks the cat brings in the doggie door to turn loose in our bathroom - without Sky indicating them, they could set up housekeeping!)

June 27 2010- Hike w/Sky @ Max Patch

2010-06-27 - litefoot - Picasa Web Albums

Sky and I finally had an opportunity to go out for a few hours today to our favorite place, Max Patch. We explored a new trail, saw lots of wildflowers and listened to the bees buzzing on the red clover, woodpecker working for lunch, and birds calling. Sky spent lots of time off the trail hunting and she cooled down taking a swim in a spring fed pond - good Sky, she's going in on her own now. The pond was full of green bullfrogs that darted away upon approach!

Click on link for some photo's.

More Pics from the Natl's May 2010

Deb & Sky moving for Ms Colan.

Sky w/Bonnie Lane who showed her in the Sweeps and bred/owns Hibourne's It's All About Me aka Parker, Sky's sire. Sky loves Bonnie and showed oh so well for her.

On my way home, I stopped at the National Fire Fighters Memorial. The site was mentioned to me by Rob and Trudy while visiting at the Nationals. It is an inspiring place, they update daily information on any firefighters who have lost their lives on duty. It's good to know there is a place where these men and women are remembered for there sacrifice.

Grayhart Lightfoot Early Morning Rain TD JH RN NSD CGC - WCWDCA Sweeps 5/10/10

Grayhart Lightfoot Early Morning Rain TD RN JH NSD CGC V being shown by her sire Parker's breeder, Bonnie Lane, at the sweepstakes held by the WCWDCA host club to the WCA Nationals in Gettysburg, PA on May 19, 2010. I show Sky in the ring, but took advantage of the opportunity to see her expertly presented by Bonnie - it was a thrill to see her strut her stuff. Thank you Bonnie for presenting Sky, and to Linda Hartheimer and Steve Lane for giving Sky and I both some additional training for the ring.