June - Summer trip continued and much more
Olek, Digger, Pickles and Spike all did well at the South Shore Kennel Club shows following the Specialty. (see Brag Pages)
Yet another memorable meal was enjoyed on Saturday evening when crappy weather had us all enjoying the luxury of Mark and Michele's magnificent fifthwheel and his amazing Gumbo. Memories are made of this!!!
Mark and Chris were able to get out on boat tour of Lunenburg Harbour with them each taking a turn at the helm
With the weekend done we said goodbye to Mark and Michele, Shawna and Anna and headed North with Mel and Marion.
After a lovely and occasionally hair raising ride (roadworks) through Nova Scotia and ew Brunswicj we arrived at the Gaspesie. Stopping to say "Hello" to Tony's sister then parking up for the night in full view or Perce Rock.
From Perce, we made our way home taking in most of the Gaspe peninsula. It did not disappoint.
We enjoyed Mel and Marion's company for a couple of days on their return but the fun was dampened by Chris having to go into hospital for another obstruction.
In a replay from the 2023 BTCA Specialty, Mel and Marion ran through some really nasty weather but eventually made it home safe and sound. Also in a repeat of last year, Donna, Anna and Shawna had a less exciting but no less long journey home by car.
David and Lisa followed up on last Year's trip to England by returning, this time to the Yorkshire Dales (Herriot country) and Scotland. Once again, their FaceBook posts were a treat for the eyes and soul.
At the end of the month, Anna, Shawan and myself headed to the BTC/BTCO CKC Earthdog Tests in Sunderland ON. It was a crazy busy but crazy fun weekend that left us all pretty exhausted...the dogs...not so much.
The only birthdays in June were celebrated by Jane's Didi who turned 6 on June 6th and Amanda's Reen who turned 15 on June 17th.
May - Jenny's 90th birthday visit and the start of our summer trip to the Border Terrier Canada National Specialty, Mahone Bay, NS
After a cancelled trip in August 2023 and an aborted attempt in October last year, Jenny finally made it to Kingston and celebrated her 90th birthday with us. Jacques and Jocelyne and Fred and Marnie also joined us for her Birthday supper which we celebrated at Anna's house.
Jenny's visit started with her bucket list trip to Niagara and what a fun couple of days that was. I highly recommend the Holiday Inn By The Falls getaway package.
Barely had Jenny returned to Vermont than we were off to the Border Terrier Canada National Specialty in Nova Scotia. Our departure was delayed by 24 hours while Chris recovered from a GI upset but we met up with Mel & Marion just east of Quebec City on the Sunday night just a few hours later than scheduled.
I hope to put together a slide show of our trip but all I can say is that it was great.
We can definitley recommend the Blue Canoe Restuarant at the Irving Big Stop outside of Oromocto and the Loch Lomond Campground near Amherst
Mel & Marion were accompanied by CBTW foster dog Ringer for the trip. We met up with Helen Blake and son Peter in Upper Tantallon, NS and Ringer left with them as happy as a clam. Updates will come via the Jansim Jottings.
The Specialty itself was great and the Jansim gang dis well over the weekend (see the various Brag Pages for details).
Birthdays in May included Spike who celebrated his second birthday on May 12th, a birthday tinged with sadmess and memories of brother Blue, whose tragic loss still hurts so deeply.
Amanda's Cole turned 8 on May 18th and Lexi still burning up the show circuit turned 4 on May 12th.
April - A Total Eclipse of the Sun
For the second year in a row, Donna and Fells came for a visit this time to see the Total Eclipse. It (and her visit) did not disappoint.
April was a crazy busy month event wise for the Kingston crew!! Sprinter, Rally, Scent Detection, and Barn Hunt with successes in all venues.
Sadly, on April 25th, Chris and Jeff let their amazing and beloved boy Freddy leave on his "Big Adventure". He will be sorely missed.
March - Spring!!! Maybe yes, maybe no!!!
The weather still seemed unable to head in one direction with sun and snow making appearances apparently at random.
RB, the Lola-Lorek Red Grizzle boy headed home to Nova Scotia with Andrea Boulding and is now formally known as Jansim Braw Fergus. BB will be staying with Anna for the time being at least and is now Jansim Inspektor Olek.
Loki said goodbye to the annoyance of seasons when she was spayed on March 18th. She milked her recovery for eveything she could, smart girl.
Birthdays in March:
Gryzia and Salem celebrated birthdays turning twelve and thirteen respectively on March 7th.
Rosie celebrated her 8th birthday on March 15th and Olive turned 4 on March 21st
February - Sad news times three
February started out with summer-like weather that was much enjoyed. Anne Geall came from Nova Scotia for a puppy sitting visit at Anna's and her company and assistance were truly appreciated.
On February 15th we said farewell to Robyn, she passed peacefully at home thanks to the services of Dr. Meredith Galbraith.
That should have been it but on February 25th Sarah lost her beloved Touzie suddenly and without warning. Touzie was the last of a very special but much too short lived litter.
Then we heard that Maisie, New Brusnwick sibling to Freddie and bridge sibs Hermit and Tumnus, had left on her "Big Adventure" on February 26th.
Birthdays in February:
Jinx and Karma turned 15 on February 21st.
However, we were not done with the heartache as we learned that Karma also left this world on February 23rd.
Far too much heartache for one month.
January - Anticipation and here comes winter
After a green Christmas, snow came the first weekend in January
An X-ray on January 5th confirmed Lola was pregnant with two pups. and on January the 12th they were delivered by C-Section. Despite the best preictions that science can offer, it appears they were a couple of days early.
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Birthdays in January:
Sarah M's Neville turned four on January 12th.
David and Lisa's Jessie turned nine years young on January 19th and Anna's Felek celebrated his 11th birthday on January 24th
