Clemson, SC Nov 25, 2016



The Trip

We had an easy drive down on Thanksgiving Day, mostly because we left early.  We camped at the show site T. Garrison’s arena, and arrived around 2pm.  Our RV site was #27 but need to remember in the future to try and get on the end as it gets packed when you are in the center.

We unloaded and immediately went to the Botanical Gardens.  It is amazing that dogs are allowed at this place.  Yet, new this time, was a marked path that didn’t allow dogs.  That was a pity.  But there’s plenty of walking around the pond and the paved roads surrounding the gardens.  It’s still possible to get the beautiful views of the foliage and flowers.  The fall colors were still in bloom and we enjoyed the bold red and orange trees.

The paved roads make it easy to stroll Logan too.  Although, he really didn’t need it much.  One day was warm and he needed to be in the stroller more, but the other days were cooler and he enjoyed jumping out and meandering along.  In fact, when we hit the field path at the far back of the gardens he started his bounding zoomies and even chased a couple squirrels.  It was great to see him have such life.

Cadia, Frye, and Braddock enjoyed the trails, especially the squirrels.  We let Cadia off leash for a bit and she ran around chasing squirrels like a maniac.  It drove Braddock and Frye crazy.  I had to work on training Frye not to go into the Greyhound theatrics when she saw a squirrel.

We visited the gardens not only that Thanksgiving day, but also in the morning and afternoon on Friday, and one more time before we left on Saturday.  We had originally planned to head out early Saturday after the show, but then we decided to stay and enjoy the beautiful weather.  This meant we could only make it up the road as far as El-Ver campground where we stay for the Concord trial.  It was a good decision because it gave us a chance to enjoy the outdoors during daylight and then pull up to an easy RV camp in the dark.  The familiarity with the campground made El-Ver a safe decision.





The Agility Trial

The show went the best it could have as a finale to the year and prep for the Invitational.  It was such a confidence boost.  We were clean 6 of the 6 runs.  The most memorable run was the Premier STD run.  I finished second to Dudley, but so close to her amazingly fast border collie.  This was the run where we did an awesome reverse spin at the end of the A-frame and then pull-through the threadle gap and then rear cross on the flat to complete the 180.  I finished that run feeling like it was Braddock’s and my best run of our lives.  It was such a thrill.

Cadia got to get her massage from Sheila and Frye got out to socialize with a lady who also ran a Greyhound in agility.  The dog’s name is Bailey and she’s a pretty good dog.  A big girl, but honest and fast out there on the course.  It gets me excited to get Frye out there going.

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