Wednesday, January 26, 2011

I'm baaaack...

Just like a rusty penny or a smelly cat.... I always turn up again.

Portland Oregon was fun - I didn't get to really SEE much of the Portland area because 98% of the time was spent indoors at the dog show. My friend was running 2 of her border collies in agility... and if anyone has ever shown animals before, there is a lot of waiting in betwixt classes and divisions etc.

People and dog watching was great - the show was a qualifier for the agility world team - there were some speedy ass dogs and handlers in those rings.

And there are so many dog breeds now that I don't know. *gasp!* Wha, wha, WHAT? How is that possible? I regularly scope out dog breeds and watch dog shows on t.v....

I think Furry Husband and I must've missed parts of Westminster the last couple years. We're gonna have to tape it and study it this year. I saw a Pumi for the first time... a herding breed. I saw a smooth coated Saluki.... a wire haired Pharoh hound.... Who knew they could come that way? And I saw some giant working breed called a Leonberger or something... from Germany... used for carting and the like.

There were 2 English Cockers showing in agility and I talked to each of the owners and loved on their dogs - such sweet little loves - I missed the breed ring with the English Cockers tho dangit.

(Oh. wait. are you all noticing what an animal freak I am?? Is it shining thru? All my animal dork-dom in full bloom?)

My friend and I made it to 2 Diner's, Drive-in's and Dives from the Food Network show.... Pine State Biscuits - can you say YUM? A hot, flaky, buttery biscuit fresh from the oven with marionberry jam? Fabulous! I don't know what a marionberry is, they must be an OR thing and boy are they yummm-my. We also found a place called Pok Pok, a fabulously incredible Thai place with a cozy atmosphere and a hugely helpful waiter that we loved because he gave us on the money food and drink suggestions.

We had a lot of fun hanging out together, catching up and the best part was coming home to my little furry life-style in our teeny-tiny house in CO.

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3 comments:

Cheryl said...

Any photos? What new breeds did they have?

Those pine state biscuits sound really good!!! Reminds me of this gigantic, plate sized scone smothered in butter that I once had in Carmel. Still think about scone now and then...

Shanster said...

The ones I mentioned in the post and some I couldn't even pronounce... so I'll have to watch Westminster and see what new dogs have been admitted to AKC and when. Fun for a nut like me! grin.

Yum.... I was sorry I hadn't heard of the donut place before I left! Next time.... there is always a next time. Thanks for the tip!

DebH said...

Good to see you back and sounds like me on dog breeds lately. I have seen some different names on different types of guardian dogs I didn't know existed. Do they just invent them new every year or are there so many Old breeds just resurfacing again? I have always wanted to go to anything highlighted on Diners,D&D..I LOVE eating!! It shows!
And I bet you found out how much you missed/loved your own animals while you were gone too..seems you always appreciate all of them more when you dont get to see them for a bit. and You without critters?? that would be horrible, especially for the critters, they need people like you!