Meet LeRoy.
He attended his first sheep herding show last night at the Bonner County Fair.
He's just five months old, and he hasn't really decided whether he wants to be a herd dog.
One obstacle: he needs longer legs to race after sheep AND to climb up and down the steps in the bleachers.
Once LeRoy found his seat, he pretty much stayed there, relaxing, happily enjoying personal attention and mentally plotting how he was gonna get down those stairs when it was time to leave.
Meanwhile, most of the other dogs at the fairgrounds last night had to work, and work they did--with their owners giving the cues---steering sheep on a route through passageways and toward gates in the outdoor arena.
The dogs attracted a large audience, and they worked their hearts out doing their best to keep those sheep on task.
Who knows? If his legs grow a little longer, maybe next year LeRoy will decide to come back and give herding a try.
Longtime herding trainer Randy Curless with a young sidekick.
Sandy Davis and her pal doing some herding.
Karen Robinson and Lady Bug.
Robyn and two of her beloveds. Both worked extra hard for Mom last night.
Give kids a stack of straw and no rules.
They'll figure out their own agenda and have a great time burning off energy.
That straw stack at each year's fair is always a favorite recreational area for the young'uns.
My friend Judy. She's a talented local artist.
Talitha and Aoife came to watch a little dog action AND enjoy a hug.
Talitha, a local veterinarian, gifted writer and former student, endorsed by first book Pocket Girdles.
Liz Wood working with registration in the beef barn.
Whether he's keeping score at a basketball game or watching dogs other than "Bulldogs," Bob Moore can't escape my taking his picture.
He cringes when he sees me coming with the camera, but I think he also enjoys it.
His dad was a staple at local fairs for years, and he has come home after a career to live on the family farm.
Ted Davis and his wife were strolling around in the main exhibit building last evening.
We had a great time reminiscing about both of his parents, Raynold "Ray" and Imogene.
Ray started out after college as the vocational education teacher at Sandpoint, while Imogene taught business classes. Later, Ray became the Bonner County extension agent and a longtime familiar face to hundreds of 4-H'ers, myself included.
Great people and neat to see that Ted has come home to Sandpoint where his sister Jeanie also lives.
Is Bonner County going dry?
Not a lot of fermented stuff on display.
Lots more on the schedule as the Bonner County Fair officially opens today.
Check it out, and Happy Wednesday.
No comments:
Post a Comment