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Cocker Activities => Showing => Topic started by: Dessie on January 22, 2004, 02:48:54 PM
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Hi All
Here is the list of everybody that is coming to Crufts on Friday the 5th March. If you are not on the list let me know.
Mike
Dessie
KellyP
Kim
Di (MetpolFan)
Gilly
Loraine
Michele
Mary
Emma
Tracey
Anita
Lou (Eljay)
Linda (Portugal)
Jen
Daftcockers
Sue (Dunton4)
Malcolm (Macelsted)
Sarah_S
Sue
Lots and lots of us isn't there :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Wow there is a whole bunch of us isn't there :shock:
Maybe we could get come T-Shirts made up :lol: :lol:
how about.......
on the front: COL Girls strip best
and on the back: HANDSTRIP that is :twisted:
Ok...maybe not then :lol: :lol:
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Gilly :roll: :roll:
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Wow there is a whole bunch of us isn't there :shock:
Maybe we could get come T-Shirts made up :lol: :lol:
how about.......
on the front: COL Girls strip best
and on the back: HANDSTRIP that is :twisted:
Ok...maybe not then :lol: :lol:
Very Good Gilly :lol: Don't think I would want to wear it in the ring though :shock: :lol:
Look Forward to meeting all of You :D
Tracey :D
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mine's tame Tracey compared to the one that Colin thought up :wink: :lol: :lol: anyway i'll blame my post on him, because he made me put it :wink: :twisted:
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mine's tame Tracey compared to the one that Colin thought up :wink: :lol: :lol: anyway i'll blame my post on him, because he made me put it :wink: :twisted:
:lol: :lol: Think I will have to ask Colin Myself..........
Tracey :D
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Hi Dessie,
I hope to be coming to Crufts too and as my little girl does not have school that day, she will be coming too and is REALLY excited! She keeps asking me what it will be like, but it's nearly 20 years since I was last at Crufts (in the old Earls Court days), so it may have changed a bit! I just told her BIG, with lots of dogs and shopping opportunities. Can't wait and hope to meet up with some COL folk (whether wearing T-shirts or not!)
sue
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Excellent news Sue another couple of peeps to add to the list.
This is only my third time of going and it is total Dogdom !!!
Look forward to meeting you and your daughter.
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mine's tame Tracey compared to the one that Colin thought up :wink: :lol: :lol: anyway i'll blame my post on him, because he made me put it :wink: :twisted:
And he isn't even coming :cry:
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I will be going as well, im malcolm and i will be there with Diane (metpol fan) and her friend, hope to meet some of you there :)
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Excellent Malcolm - I'll add you to the list :D :D
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Put me on the list :D
I have just talked hubby round,he is now convinced that I won't spend to much money :twisted: and that this will not re open the debate around getting another cocker :twisted: :twisted:
Michelle
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I'm very happy to see another bloke coming along Malcolm - was beginning to get a little bit worried about being ganged up on :lol:
We can add Sarah_S from Denmark to the list too, as I know she is coming over especially
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:D My hubbie will be coming too!! He has pre-warned me that he will have a padlock on his wallet though :cry: But he didn't say I have to keep my purse firmly closed :wink: :twisted:
Michelle, we can introduce our blokes to each other, and get them a on a subject, then run like mad with the credit card :lol: :evil:
By the way my mum is hoping to come too, although think she will be looking at the labradors :)
Colin, come on spit it out, what did you say :P You know us girlies will get it out of you :wink:
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Emma,
Golf, Football, Cars.......... Oh and how much I can spend/talk/nag in an hour these are my hubby's favourite subjects :lol:
Though he may well join your mum at the lab's as these are his true loves(Just don't tell Billy).
Michelle
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Hi,
My hubby is coming as well, though hes not happy about the £6 for the car park. Now that hes started showing archie , he want to pick up some tips. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
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We can add Sarah_S from Denmark to the list too, as I know she is coming over especially
Yep.. :mrgreen: I'm looking forward to meeting you all :D
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Just a thought but has anyone got one of those kids badge it toys??
Maybe somebody could make up a big batch of COL badges and leave them with somebody who is showing and we could all pick up our badges and would then be instantly recognisable :lol: We could all maybe throw in some pennies to cover the cost?
Michelle
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:lol: Or we could all wear a yellow rose :lol: :lol: :lol: and a sticker with our sreename on :wink: Or maybe we should all be very very brave and post piccies of ourselves :?
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I personally dont really want to wear a badge or sticker, to be honest :lol: I think all we need do is arrange a meeting time and place, and swap a few strategic phone numbers so we can chase up anyone who's expected but hasnt yet shown - many of us have met before so there will already be a group of us standing by the time people arrive, and most of you know what some of us look like i.e. Mary, Michele, Gilly, Dessie and me. If you want to circulate photos, we can always do it away from the board if thats any help, by group email so it's not so public? That's just my suggestion anyways :lol:
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Ha!
there's only Dessie, Jane and Daftcockers who met me at LKA in Birmingham - and if their memories are anything like mine thats probably a distant haze by now - I have a vague impression of what you all look like, but my memory truly is bad ! :oops:
So if you want a refresher girls, or if any of you who are coming want a quick look at my mugshot theres 1 or 2 on Millies website ..
I'll be taking my phone, so and am happy to pass on the number if someone is collecting them to arrange / chase up the big 'meet'
:)
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well after much discussion we've decided to come along to crufts. Its our first time and I can't wait to see the cockers. No idea what to expect, would love to meet up with you all. Hope to get some tips on what Tali is supposed to look like after grooming...!!!!
Hope to spend some dosh as well, but don't tell steve! :lol: :lol:
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Well I've bought my tickets so am definitely coming. Once a meting point has been sorted can it be posted on here? I'm sure we'll be able to find each other.
I'm really looking forward to it now. just a quick question though, you know all the grooming tools that we talk about and the conditioners etc - will we be able to buy at the show????
I hope so anyway!
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[just a quick question though, you know all the grooming tools that we talk about and the conditioners etc - will we be able to buy at the show????
You will be stunned & amazed at what you can buy at this show !!!! :lol:
Take very comfortable shoes and LOADS of money ! :lol:
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just a quick question though, you know all the grooming tools that we talk about and the conditioners etc - will we be able to buy at the show????
I hope so anyway!
Absolutely! So bring your credit card etc... and a big bag :lol:
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I'll be mainly looking for any special offers on grroming tables :wink:
I've been to smaller shows and found that everything seems to be ALOT cheaper, so I'll be bringing a couple of suitcases :lol: :lol:
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I don't think i'm going to read this one any more as i'm getting very jealous. :cry: Pups are due a couple of days :) before hand so no Crufts for me this year :cry: . I would so love to meet the faces to the names but maybe some other time. I can't believe that this will be the 1st time in 17 years that i haven't been :o
Torie
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Aww thats a shame Torie...but with a litter of cocker puppies it must be SO worth missing it :wink:
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Give me the chance of having a litter of puppies or going to Crufts and the puppies win :wink:
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Give me the chance of having a litter of puppies or going to Crufts and the puppies win :wink:
Same here :D Torie, I hope all goes well :D Let us know!
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Mike Wrote
Absolutely! So bring your credit card etc... and a big bag
Thats what the hubby's for!! :)
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Right Crufts tickets are booked. We are definitely going now
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On another thread somebody mentioned the Lancs. Cocker Club open show on the 21st Feb, anybody know the venue as I wouldn't mind having a look. I will have a look on the web as well but you guys are usually quicker :lol:
Michelle
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On another thread somebody mentioned the Lancs. Cocker Club open show on the 21st Feb, anybody know the venue as I wouldn't mind having a look. I will have a look on the web as well but you guys are usually quicker :lol:
Cocker Club of Lancs are holding their show at St Peters Hall, Delta Road, Parr, St Helens (show opens at 11, judging at 12 noon)
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Thanks Jane,
Very small world that is the road where my Husband works :o
Michelle
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:D Thanks Jane, will nip along to that, its not far atall :D
Might see you there Michelle :D
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Just over 2 weeks to go - can't believe time has flown so quickly (sign I'm getting old!) :lol:
Those who are showing - which I believe from our list is Kim, Tracey, Michele and Jane/Andrew - can you let us know what time you're expecting to be in the ring, if possible, as I dont want to miss any of you in the spotlight :wink:
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Those who are showing - which I believe from our list is Kim, Tracey, Michele and Jane/Andrew - can you let us know what time you're expecting to be in the ring, if possible, as I dont want to miss any of you in the spotlight :wink:
Ruby won't be in until the afternoon - she's in Mid Limit Bitch. Can't say when for sure as it all depends on how speedy (or not) the judge is :wink:
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Mike
I'll give you a shove when there in the ring :wink:
Gosh only just over 2 weeks and I don't know what I'm going to wear yet :wink: Having my hair done as well :wink:
Are we all still meeting around Kim's benches ?? If this is ok with you Kim ?
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Yep no prob with me, I'm in Graduate dog, undergrad bitch & open bitch, bench nos. 9096 - 9098
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Excellent - thanks Kim, although you might regret it on the day :lol: :lol:
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jeez Dessie, you've got my mind whirring now! what am I going to wear!! Initially I was opting for jeans and a jumper of sorts, but it sounds like you lot might be dressing up for the occasion! :shock: better get my glad-rags out of the cupboard (they haven't been aired since before we were cockerfied! :shock: )
Does the cocker showing start at 9am ?
I'm beginning to wonder how I will fit in all the shopping, show viewing and essential cocker kisses!!?? :?
I'll have to take a highlighter to highlight all the times / classes I need to be watching so I don't miss any :lol:
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Kim it's gonna be a Party at your bench by the sounds of it :wink: :lol:
I'll be there too...i'll be the one looking frazzled with 2 kids in tow and a husband :?
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:! Did you say, bring a bottle or a case!!! :D :D :D
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Graduate dog, undergrad bitch & open bitch, bench nos. 9096 - 9098
Which classes are these (ages)??? Is that in portugal, we do not have these kind of classes (at least not so many classes)
And do you know already the bench??? :shock:
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jeez Dessie, you've got my mind whirring now! what am I going to wear!! Initially I was opting for jeans and a jumper of sorts, but it sounds like you lot might be dressing up for the occasion! :shock: better get my glad-rags out of the cupboard (they haven't been aired since before we were cockerfied! :shock: ) Does the cocker showing start at 9am ?
Hi Kelly
Sorry for getting your mind whirring :wink: Obviously the guys showing will be very smart :wink: but as I'm not showing :cry: I'm in a dilema as to shall I go smart or not :roll:
I think the Judging will be around 9 as there are quite a few to get through, I'm sure either Jane, Kim, Michele or Tracey can confirm this for us.
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is it correct that there's 355 cocker entries? :D
Just want to make sure :roll:
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Judging does start at 9am - if you want a seat by the ringside, get their earlier than this :wink: If you're not showing, then I would dress for comfort - no need to bring out the stillettos & sparkly tops (leave those for the American Cocker exhibitors :lol:). Whatever you wear, choose comfy shoes - Crufts is very hard on the feet :wink:
Sarah, the entry for Cockers is 382, though there will be some absentees of course.
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I deffo need new glasses :roll: :roll: :roll:
thanks Jane :lol:
BTW is there going to be a dinner break? cause if the judging is from 9-17 and then afterwards the groupfinal (need a good seat) when am I ever going to shop then????????????
What a disaster :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :mrgreen:
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It depends on what the judge wants to do - sometimes they will go for a lunch break but others will just have a quick sandwich sitting at the judging table to keep things moving along. It is very hard to watch all the judging & do your shopping - you need to stay for 2 days :lol:
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If I (i.e. Indy) don't have pups next year, I'll have to come again and stay for 2 days. :twisted:
I better write down what to buy or else I'll probably forget :shock: with the limited time for shopping. I do hope for a lunch break :mrgreen:
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What you need to do is get there dead early, well before judging starts at 9am, the stalls should be open, so you can shop then !
Unfortunately I can't say what time any of us will be in the ring, as whilst we know the total entry we don't know the numbers in each class until the day.
Linda - The classes at Crufts are as follows, they differ slightly from ordinary Champ shows in as much as the age qualification slighty differs.
The classes for Cockers are as follows :
Veteren Dog Veteren Bitch Not less than 7 yrs old
Special puppy dog Special puppy bitch between 8 & 14 mths
Special Junior dog Special Junior bitch between 8 & 18 mths
Special Yearling dog Special Yearling bitch between 12 & 24 mths
undergraduate dog Undergraduate bitch not won CC or 3 or more
1sts except in or mp
Graduate dog Graduate bitch Not won CC or 4 or
more 1sts in Grad,
P.Grad, Minor Limit,
Mid limit, limit & open.
Post Grad. dog Post Grad bitch Not won CC or 5 or more
1sts in classes as in Grad.
Mid limit dog Mid limit bitch Not won 3 CC's or 5 or
more 1sts in mid limit,
limit or open.
Limit dog Limit bitch Not won3 CC's under
different judges, or 7 or
1sts in limit or open.
Open dog Open bitch For all dogs of the breed.
All 1st wins mentioned are for those won at Champ shows.
And yes we know our bench numbers when we get the passes, hopefully should help us find them :roll:
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OOOooooo when I typed the classes etc I had spaces in btween, hope you can work it out :?
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Yes, i could understand..... :wink:
You've more classes than us.... we've only divided by ages... and champ classes...
Honestly you're mutch morer organised than us.... i think that's why we're so called latin people..... :shock: :? we only know what are our dog's number in the show day.....
Honestly, i can't way to be there.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Honestly you're mutch morer organised than us.... i think that's why we're so called latin people..... :shock: :? we only know what are our dog's number in the show day.....
If thats the latin way, then Denmark is definately latin :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Honestly, i can't way to be there.... :lol: :lol: :lol:[/quote]
Make sure you come & say hello ! :D
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If i find you, i'm sure i'd say hello!!!!
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just rember to keep one eye on the cockers for me while your strutting your stuff :wink: :wink: i cant be there :cry:
Fear not Nicole, we're going to have a section in the Photo Gallery especially for all pictures taken at Crufts - so you, and everyone else who unfortunately can't be there, will have plenty to see :D
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We will be going to Crufts on Friday (our third year!) :D Jeremy and I hope to get lots of goodies for Barley and Bramble, and of course see all the gorgeous Cockers!
Two of my workmates have volunteered to help on the stand this year on the Friday, so if any of you COL peeps visit the BLUE CROSS stand, please say hello to them from COL and Sue Hook!
Looking forward to seeing everyone - we'll make some sort of COL stickers to wear!
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Has anyone got bench numbers yet so we know where to head? Any ideas for a get together if people are up for it?
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I think Kim gave her bench numbers as a meeting point which are 9096-9098...little does she know that the whole of COL will descend on her :wink: :lol:
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so we have a venua for the party (those who aren't sure just look for a large group of people screaming wildly at all the cockers!), but do we have a specific meeting time? I don't want to miss any of you !!!
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Well I'm coming from Scotland and having a stop over in Manchester the night before :wink: I asked my dad as he drives everywhere and knows everywhere and he said I would need to leave Manchester at 6.00am the very latest if I wanted to make Birmingham for 9.00am :shock: due to the commuter traffic etc :( So i will be there 1st thing hopefully :?
Can anyone answer a quick question for me :?: because its a long day etc and because I'm bringing 2 kids, I thought it might be a good idea to bring 2 collapsible chairs (the ones that fold really small) in case I can't get a seat....is this a good idea??? I'm also coming heavily equiped with plenty of grub as I refuse to pay the rip off prices :twisted:
You'll see me coming a mile off :lol: I'll be the one with the huge rucksack, chairs a tent, a camping stove......OK I'm kidding :wink: :lol: :lol:
Edited to add.....I got my tickets today :D
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Got my tickets too :lol: I dont mind what time- i'll probably be flitting about all day, but plan to get there earlyish, depending on the traffic.
I'm a bit concerned Kim - I hope too many people wont distract you or your dogs (or the people around you)? :?
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I'm a bit concerned Kim - I hope too many people wont distract you or your dogs (or the people around you)? :?
My thoughs exactly Mike. We can see how we go as long as it is still OK with Kim. Maybe meet at her Benches and then move to a quieter area although saying that it is total bedlem by the Cocker Rings as they are such popular dogs :wink: Word must of got out :wink:
I'll be bringing loads of Guernsey Gache all buttered with Guernsey Butter.
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Thanks for your thoughtfulness :)
Depending on where my benches are, last year I was on an end of a row & had loads of room, but the year before, in the middle of a busy row opposite stalls.
Meet at my benches by all means, then see what the situation is ok ?
You all have to come for a tipple to celebrate with me tho, will have to decide what time is decent to open the wine ! :wink:
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I'm a bit concerned Kim - I hope too many people wont distract you or your dogs (or the people around you)?
I was thinking the same thing Mike :? We wouldn't want people complaining by clogging up the benching area :wink:
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Will you lot stop going on about Crufts - it's just not fair :lol: :lol: Seriously though, it's a good point Mike makes about clogging up the benches - last year Ruby's bench was right in front of the Cocker Club stand so you can imagine that it got a bit crowded round there! There's a grooming area at the back of the benches which is usually a bit quieter with more room to breathe so that might be an option for you all.
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:( :( I am not sure I will be making it to Crufts now :cry: , my chauffer (hubbie) has had his rest day cancelled :roll: Its soo not fair, I wish I could drive on motorways :roll:
Will keep you updated if things change!
Was really looking forward to meeting everyone too :(
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Emma, i will keep pestering (nagging )your dad. He's bound to give in sooner or later. :wink: :lol:
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And now to another silly question (hopefully the last one :roll: ) Is there anywhere you can sit if you want to see all the judging, or do you have to bring a chair ?
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And now to another silly question (hopefully the last one :roll: ) Is there anywhere you can sit if you want to see all the judging, or do you have to bring a chair ?
There is seating around both rings but seats get taken very quickly so it's usually standing room only by the time things get going :lol:
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oh dear....
Better get there early then, I do hope the driver agrees :mrgreen:
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You all have to come for a tipple to celebrate with me tho, will have to decide what time is decent to open the wine ! :wink:
Count on it :lol:
Hope you can make it MrsB and Indiesnan - maybe someone nr to you guys can give you a lift??
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Mike,
I was just about to post honest, :D Emma you and your mum are welcome to come with us if you like, :D We are setting off early 6.30 ish and stopping for breakfast on the way and at the moment we are planning to stay until the end. Let me know :D
Michelle
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Can anyone answer a quick question for me :?: because its a long day etc and because I'm bringing 2 kids, I thought it might be a good idea to bring 2 collapsible chairs (the ones that fold really small) in case I can't get a seat....is this a good idea??? I'll be the one with the huge rucksack, chairs a tent, a camping stove......OK I'm kidding :wink: :lol: :lol:
Edited to add.....I got my tickets today :D
Gilly, bringing collapsible chairs is a very good idea, especially with two children in tow :D
If the trade stands are laid out in the same way as previous years we could meet by the Pedigree Chum stand (unmissable) in Hall 4 as that is close to the cocker rings...........just a thought :?
For those of you asking for bench numbers, mine is 9169 :D
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I have to be honest Michele...I am not relishing the thought of dragging my hubby and 2 kids around with me all day :? Originally I was supposed to be coming by myself :twisted: :wink:
So they have ALL been warned :shock:
My youngest daughter can't walk around the supermarket without either needing the toilet or moaning she's tired :roll: hence my reason for bringing the chairs :wink:
I think the Pedigree stand sounds a good idea....that way we won't be in the way too much...and by the sounds of it there are going to be a fair few of us :)
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I emphasised Hall 4 as there will be other Pedigree Chums stands throughout, and I'd hate to think someone would be waiting to meet up and miss out :cry:
For those of us who are showing and either don't use a trolley to transport the dogs in, or prefer them to walk, here is the weather forecast for the Birmingham area on Friday 5th
http://uk.weather.com/weather/local/UKXX00...t&code=code&y=0 (http://uk.weather.com/weather/local/UKXX0018?x=0&post=post&code=code&y=0)
I know I shouldn't admit to this at 45 years young, but........the adrenalin is already going and :lol: :roll: :D I'M GETTING EXCITED :D :roll: :lol:
Gilly, you can always pack hubby & kids off to the Special Events Ring, where they can sit down and watch heelwork to music, agility and other demonstrations all day if they want to, :wink: :D
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I've hardly had chance to come on here in the past few days and there is so much to catch up on :shock:
Gilly....looks like Beth and Alice will be coming (well...maybe :D :wink: ). I'm sure Adrian will be able to handle 2 more children :lol: :lol: :lol:
OK...so, is it Kims bench initially and see where we go from there or is it Hall 4 at the Pedigree Chum stand? :? Has a time been arranged? I'm hoping to get there early before the world and his Uncle turn up as I'm buying my tickets on the door.
It's all pretty exciting I agree Michele :lol:
Emma....really hope you'll be able to come :wink:
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Gilly....looks like Beth and Alice will be coming (well...maybe ). I'm sure Adrian will be able to handle 2 more children
:shock: he can't handle my 2 never mind an extra 2 :lol: :lol:
Yes I think we should set a time because I don't know what anyone looks like :? otherwise we might end up wandering around the cocker ring whispering "I wonder if they are from COL" :wink:
How about 10.00am...that gives everyone a chance to arrive :?: and I think we should finalise a meeting place :)
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My youngest daughter can't walk around the supermarket without either needing the toilet or moaning she's tired :roll:
Oh dear, perhaps I shouldn't mention the horrendous queues for the ladies loos at Crufts Gilly :lol: :lol:
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Its OK Jane...that's what I've brought Adrian for....she'll be going to the "little boys room" with Daddy :twisted:
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I know I shouldn't admit to this at 45 years young, but........the adrenalin is already going and :lol: :roll: :D I'M GETTING EXCITED :D :roll: :lol:
I'm panicking Michele about the amount of work I have to do on the dogs :shock: :shock:
Tracey :D
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I was just about to post honest, :D Emma you and your mum are welcome to come with us if you like, :D We are setting off early 6.30 ish and stopping for breakfast on the way and at the moment we are planning to stay until the end. Let me know :D
Michelle
:D Michelle thats really sweet of you thank you :D All I have to do now, is get someon to look after my kids and Indie :?
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Just had a thought - Tracey's benches should be pretty near to mine, with me being a "G" & her an "H"
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My bench mumbers are 9119-9123.
Last year we had a lovely spot close enough to see the ring but out of the way, but the year before I was benched behind the seats around the ring :shock: Hoping we get a quiet spot again as it gets pretty stressful when there is not a lot of room :shock:
Tracey.
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We're travelling down by car and have some spare room, so if anyone wants a lift please feel free to let me know. I think we're going to be leaving Blackpool between 5-30 and 6-00am :shock:
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I think arranging a time to meet is a very good idea, but I think it'll have to be restricted to those who aren't showing as none of us are going to know exactly when we'll be in the ring and might need the time before going in the ring to do some last minute grooming :roll: :wink:
Finding us who are showing will be easier anyway because we'll be wearing our bench numbers :D
Tracey, I know what you mean, I'm only taking Otis 8) and its been pretty intensive this last week :shock: It struck me this afternon as I was working on his coat, that there'll be hundreds if not thousands of other people up & down the country doing exactly the same thing :D
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Only one week to go!!! :lol: :lol:
I'm getting very excited too and I'm not taking a dog with me. I have got camera and shopping list at the ready. Me and my sister are travelling up and stopping overnight so we can get there early... hopefully.
Is the time for meeting up 10.00am? and are we aiming for Hall 4 pedigree stand?
Will need to add this to my list :lol: :lol:
Good luck to all of you showing.
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I think meeting at 10am in Hall 4 at the Pedigree Chum stand is probably the best bet - anyone who arrives before or after that time can go make themselves known, if they so wish, at any of the bench numbers provided where the rest of us are bound to be at some stage during the day - does that sound okay with everyone? If anyone wants my mobile number, drop me a pm. Really looking forward to meeting up with everyone :D
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I think thats a good idea Mike :) I'll see everybody there....I'm really excited now :lol:
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Sounds like a good idea - hoping to get there quite early so should be there at 10am.
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Fine with me also and if anybody would like my mobile no just PM me :wink:
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Just in case anyone else is like me and likes to see places they've never driven to been before, here's a site layout of the NEC with all car parks clearly marked (phew!) and entrances/exits from the various motorways :D
http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/travel/m...ps/necvenue.pdf (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/travel/maps/necvenue.pdf)
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Excellent Mike, thanks a bundle. :lol:
I went last year but I don't remember how we got there as we were diverted off the motorway so came in from a different direction :roll:
Hopefully this year we'll be ok. especially with the map :wink: :wink:
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I always park in the West Car Park, I've done it enough times now to hopefully know where I'm going.............if my bench is still empty at 9 O'Clock will someone please come looking for me :lol: :roll: :wink:
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Hi All
Last message from me before the BIG DAY so I look forward to seeing you all at the Pedigree Stand in Hall 4 at 10:00am :wink: :lol:
Safe travelling.
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Have a wonderful day everyone - wish I was coming too :( - good luck to those showing, finger's crossed :lol:
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Unfortunately I won't be able to make this - I'll be there next year though!
I see Crufts will be on TV each night from tonight. So is there a chance we will see any of those showing on Friday night's gundog programme?
Phil
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I see Crufts will be on TV each night from tonight. So is there a chance we will see any of those showing on Friday night's gundog programme?
If you're lucky you might get a quick glimpse of the Cocker Best of Breed in the Gundog Group but that's about it usually :lol:
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Just want to wish everyone exhibiting GOOD LUCK and to everyone else have a lovely lovely day :) Sorry I can't be there :(
Safe journeys
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I'm leaving at 4.00pm today.....so just wanted to say SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW :D ...safe travelling to all :wink:
Gilly
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Good luck to all the showers..... and hope the large shower of non showers have fun too. :D
Anyone got any tips for the BOB ? If it can't be a Col dog I think I'd like to see Quettadene Copper Glow win, being a fan of the reds. :D
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I'll go for SH CH Manchela Blue Lagoon :D
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I have the BOB here with me :wink: Beumaris Bewitched (Indie) :lol: :lol:
On a more serious note I would like to see a Blue Roan win 8) not that im biased :wink:
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I'd like to see a Liver Roan get BOB....got more chance seeing me wear a skirt than that happening though :lol: :lol:
Manchela Blue Lagoon is a Blue Roan Emma :)
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:D Oh cool 8) I shall back that one too :D
Ohh how exciting would it be for a cocker to get the overall champion 8) I haven't really a clue how Crufts works, is this possible?
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Colin,
It may not be a COL dog...but it could quite easily be a COL dogs DAD! Heehee!
I agree! I think it maybe Sh.Ch.Quettadene Copper Glow! (my boys dad!)
Nic :D
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Sorry to hear you cant make it after all Emma :(
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what a shame you can't make it Emma :(
But still - we shall meet at the great NW meet part 2 ... when's that happening again ??? *goes to check the General discussion page :) *
as an aside ...
I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!
(sorry Emma! :( ) and Tris is sad, because he is stopping at home to look after Jenni Wren :cry: strange really, he's never been 'into' showing until recently he said he wanted to start coming to shows with me... perhaps he'll catch the bug and show Jenni :D
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Managed to have another sneak before leaving for Southampton this PM.
I would like to see a Blue Roan win as well Sh Ch Bitcon Pickpocket, Sh Ch Penmarten Artful Antics or Bitcon Time Traveller. Of course there is only one winner in the Bitch class and that's RUBY :wink: Wouldn't it be lovely to see an Orange win BOB.
See you all tomorrow morning bright eyed and bushy tailed !!!
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I wouldn't hold out any hopes for an orange winner :lol: I'd hazard a small bet that a solid will win the DCC - not sure about the bitches though :wink:
I think it would actually be a really bad thing if a Cocker ended up Best in Show - the breed is already popular enough in my book with too many irresponsible people churning out puppies to meet the demand :( It always happens - whichever dog wins Crufts is flavour of the month for a while with the impulse puppy buyers (though it probably didn't apply last year with the winner being such a specialised breed :wink:)
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whichever dog wins Crufts is flavour of the month for a while with the impulse puppy buyers (though it probably didn't apply last year with the winner being such a specialised breed :wink:)
I remember when Chris Amoo ( from the Real Thing) won with his Afghan in the 80's, suddenly Afghans were everywhere as a result of all the publicity. Beautiful dogs, but not for the inexperienced owner really.
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:( I know I am sorry I can't be there to meet you all and of course the dogs, musnt forget the dogs :roll:
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Bleu wants SH CH Manchela Blue Lagoon to win, it's her dad! :lol:
Andrea, Phil and Bleu
P.S. traffic leaving Crufts was bad tonight. Don't know what it was like for people getting there.
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Good luck to all showers
The local radio stations were reporting traffic chaos on all the local motorways M42, M40 and M6 from 8.00 until 13.00 today. It was no better this evening either. One station reported the Police asked locals not to abandon their cars on minor surrounding roads as this was adding to the traffic problems. It appears local residents gave up waiting in queues, opting to leave their vehicles to return and collect them later this evening. Probably a good idea to allow extra time for your journeys, especially anyone travelling southbound on the M42 as there are additional roadworks between junction 11 and 10 for bridge repairs.
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:( As I can't make it today, I wanted to take the children to crufts over the weekend :) Can anyone tell me what dogs it is on Saturday and Sunday, and also if they have the agility on over the weekend :?:
I know its not the same as being with the cockers, but its better than missing out alltogether :? Will Sunday be pre-booked tickets only?
Thanks
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I'm going up tomorrow Emma so I can have a wander around the trade stands :wink: It's Working & Pastoral on Saturday & Terriers on Sunday. Both days will be very busy so best to get there early before the crowds get too much. On Sunday, it's pre-booked tickets only to access the Best in Show ring but not for general admittance so you would have no problems getting in. There will be some agility on Saturday not sure about Sunday but if you look at the KC site, you'll find a full programme of what's on where on each day :)
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:D Thanx Jane, still trying to blackmail (i mean gently persuade) hubbie to take us :roll: he drives all day in work, and hates driving on his days off :roll: and well I just don't do motorways :roll:
Jane have a lovely time tomorrow :D hope you have plenty of credit on your credit card :wink: Hopefully I will be there too, although I'm not holding my breath :?