The Triple Crown That Should Have Been
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In response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: felt as if I was there posted by JButler:Back when I was showing my Newfies I had a 73 Dodge Van. It ran great and has tons of room for the dogs and my gear. It was stolen one Friday night before a show with all my gear in it. Not only did they take the van but about $1000.00 in equipment. I missed my show and had to buy all new equipment. They never found it and for the life of me I can't see why anyone would want to steal that old ratty truck. Paint was pealing and she looked like a junker but she got me to my shows. Oh well... Life goes on...
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Oh how awful! Seems kind of odd they never found it. I can only imagine how you must have felt! Yeah, you'd think they would have chosen a brand new vehicle to take!
Back when I was showing in obedience, I had an old 84 Dodge van. Very reliable. I took the middle seats out as I do in all my vans in order to be able to haul things. Several of us would always go together to shows and I had plenty of room for everybody and all the dogs.
One time we were on the way to a show in Houston and got stopped because my van looked similar to one that had been stolen (car thieves must love Dodges!). When the cop realized it wasn't the right van he let us go. Well, one of the German Shepherds we were taking to the obedience show also happened to be a drug dog belonging to my friends who had a canine contraband detection business. We started joking and saying that if the cop had wanted to do a drug search we already had the dog for it. LOL
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» StrmDncr - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: felt as if I was there
In response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: felt as if I was there posted by JButler:You're right, they must have a thing for Dodge vans. The funny thing about my fan was that the first owner used it for dog shows too. When we told the guy at the dealership that we were going to do the same he said, " You dog people must really like this Dodge vans." I just laughed. Little did I know how much the thief would like it too.
I was upset about the van being missing at 5 am but I think I was more ticked off because my gear was missing and I couldn't make my show. I had loaded the van the night before. If I'd had my gear I could have used Hubbys car, but with out all my grooming equipment and show leads and brushes I'd have to buy all that stuff at the show and I'd never have enough time to make it to the ring. Plus I wouldn't be able to tote it all home again. I learned a hard lesson that day.
I've been out of the ring for a while now but I hope to get back there next spring. Fingers crossed. We've got a possible show prospect coming this fall...It will be my first new dog since Blu passed away 3 years ago... Wish me luck.
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» _Boanerges_ - my chevy van......
In response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: felt as if I was there posted by JButler:I like my ole Chevy van though
hehe.. reminds me of the ole classic, 'my chevy van' by Sammy Kershaw...
I thought since I posted a pic of my ole car from last fall, I would post a new one we took just yesterday.. same ole car... but some new yard work though!!... http://www.suite101.com/topic_page.cfm/1...
I posted more pics at my blog... click on 'The Strait Gate' in my sig tag!...
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All that gear would have cost so much more at the show too.
I wish you the very best with your new pup. Of course no other dog will never take Blu's place but I've learned that each pet is special in its own way, and it IS possible to love again.
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Hey I remember that song! How many years ago was that?
Your yard really transformed! You've really been working! The flowers and walkways are lovely, especially the purple ones.
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» Tina_Coruth - The Triple Crown that Should Have Been indeed!!
Hi Joy,What a terrific article. You had me on the edge of my chair! I love the personal side of Afleet
Alex that you included. What a wonderful horse and a very enjoyable read. Thank you.
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Thank you, Tina. Every horse has its own personality and story. And I think we're going to see more great things from Afleet Alex!
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» _Boanerges_ - Re: Re: my chevy van......
In response to Re: my chevy van...... posted by JButler:Hey I remember that song! How many years ago was that?
wow.. hmmm.. early 70's maybe?...
Your yard really transformed! You've really been working! The flowers and walkways are lovely, especially the purple ones.
Thanks Joy!... Glad you took a peek... Not the best quality for pictures, but for a cell phone, wow!... I will have some higher quality pics to share later...
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Early 70's? I think you're right. I can't believe those pics were taken with a cell phone. Great quality for a phone!
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