Opie Gone Bad
Posted: September 2, 2007 Filed under: Apso Aficionados Leave a commentA few weeks ago, during a B-B-Q at Ginny and Kim’s, he mentioned having heard a local treasure – Opie Gone Bad. Kim is so knowledgable about music; his passion comes through clearly. He knows musicians, bands, their histories. Over the years, many times Rick and I had heard of Opie Gone Bad, but never heard them play. Nate’s former swim coach, Anthony, is also a huge music buff. When he lived in Evergreen, there were two bands he made every effort to see when they plaved at Evergreen’s world-famous Little Bear. One was the Young Dubliners. The other was Opie Gone Bad. Remembering this, makes it even stranger that Rick and I hadn’t heard Opie Gone Bad. We spent about ten years worth of ‘vacations’ with Anthony, traveling with Nate to different parts of the country for swim meets. We took the opportunity to see sights and hear music. Top all of that with our own love of music…went to Memphis this past May just to hear music on Beale Street…and, well, it’s unbelievable we hadn’t heard Opie Gone Bad.
Last night we did! Wow! Julie, it seems ‘funk’ has entered our lives! Savion Glover. Opie Gone Bad. Bring on the funk!
Here’s a description of their music, taken from a review:
Opie Gone Bad’s self-titled debut album drifts between rock, reggae, and rap, but the heart of the band’s sound is pure funk. Jake Schroeder’s diversified stylistic vocals complement whichever musical genre the band chooses to employ. Opie Gone Bad’s influences come through loud and clear on several tracks, but the combination cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Sympathy for the Devil” and Stevie Wonder’s “Livin’ for the City” is a masterpiece. Thousands of bands play covers note for note and word for word, but Opie Gone Bad has taken the art of covering a song to a new level. By lyrically combining the two songs and adding a layered groove to the music, they have created a fresh sound that will fill a dancefloor anywhere they play.
Opie Gone Bad
Mom…on Kaylee’s accomplishment
Posted: September 1, 2007 Filed under: Apso Aficionados | Tags: Julie Timbers, Kaylee Timbers 2 CommentsWhat is a Register of Merit Breeder (ROM)? Every breed has different guideline and numbers, but basically it is being the “listed” breeder with the AKC on a dog that obtains its championship. The American Lhasa Apso Club requires you to be the listed breeder, on 10 champions to earn the ROM status. It is an awesome accomplishment and shows you have knowledge of the breed.
I am a bad mom, and not because I never recorded when my kids got their first tooth, or took their first step, or said their first word. No! I forgot to keep record of something really important. After our big weekend at the Minnesota Specialties, we all figured that Kaylee was now a Register Of Merit Breeder, because she was breeder on 2 of the dogs which earned their Championship last weekend. After I got home from the show on Sunday I sat down and made a list of the dogs that Kaylee was a breeder on. (I was going to surprise her when she got home from work.) It came to a surprise to me that Kaylee earned the status of Register of Merit Breeder on June 22nd of this year!!! Kaylee is not only a breeder of, but also a co-owner of:
1. Ch. Timbers’ She Tsabo Shot O’Tequila ROM
2. Ch. Timbers’ She Tsabo Tequila Rose
3. Ch. FFT. Fernando
4. Ch. FFT All Said N’ Done
5. Ch. She Tsabo Magic Man
6. Ch. FFT Veni Vidi Vici
7. Ch. FFT C’est la Vie
8. Ch. FFT Que Sais-Je
9. Ch. FFT Sine Qua Non
10. Ch. She Tsabo Timbers’ Magic In Th’ Air (finished 6-22-07)
We now add to that impressive list:
11. Ch. FFT Do U Wanna Dance
12. Ch.FFT Kisses of Fire
I’m not sure how we verify that she is the youngest ROM breeder of Lhasa Apso (at the ripe old age of 20) but possible the youngest ROM breeder of any breed.
Kaylee has paid her dues not only in the show ring – she has shown at one time or another 9 of the first 10 champions and C’est La Vie and Veni Vidi Vice were also her Junior Showmanship dogs – but she has whelped, groomed, fed and picked up as much poop as any seasoned breeder. Anyone who knows Kaylee, would tell you she truly knows the breed from heritage, to structure, to understanding their temperament. FFT is proud to have her as part of our team, and hope she continues in Lhasas in the future-the breed will benefit from her knowledge.
Champion FFT Kisses of Fire…and more…
Posted: September 1, 2007 Filed under: Apso Aficionados, FFT Lhasa Apsos 2 Comments
As I’ve mentioned before, my intent is to post something new everyday. Given the road trip, four days of dogs shows, making up lost days of work…well, I apologize! This Labor Day weekend I plan on putzing around, finish painting the kennel door trim, reading, spending time with family and playing with the website without a particular goal in mind. You’ll probably find more dibs and dabs of blog entries, keeping you up to date with changes on the website.
Here’s one more photo of Dante. In the Galleries, he’s been moved from the Rising Stars Gallery to the Champions Gallery. His page reflects his latest adventures; his pedigree reflects his new title.
Photos of the Minnesota Specialties
Posted: August 29, 2007 Filed under: Apso Aficionados, FFT Lhasa Apsos Leave a commentMelissa Torgerson, who will be coming to Colorado for our big weekend, sent these.
Kaylee is a Register of Merit Breeder!! And 3 New Champions!!
Posted: August 28, 2007 Filed under: Apso Aficionados, FFT Lhasa Apsos | Tags: Kaylee Timbers 4 CommentsVickie and I made it back to Colorado safe, sound and a touch road weary. Lots to share…later. Drat! Work gets in the way! Briefly, we came home with 3 new Champions.
Champion FFT Kisses of Fire
Champion FFT Do U Wanna Dance
Champion Fleetfire Spirited Moonshadow
Taking Best of Breed all four days was Champion FFT Fernando. FFT Carpe Diem was judged Best Puppy at the first Lhasa Apso Specialty show and Reserve Winners Bitch at the second. FFT No Wine Before Its Time picked up his 2nd major.
It was an incredible weekend, but the most important achievement of the weekend was Kaylee becoming Register of Merit Breeder. The youngest in the history of our breed and very possibly the youngest in any breed. She has been involved with the daily care of her mom Julie’s dogs since she was 3 years old. She had a very successful junior handling career. She grooms more meticulously than either her mom or me. Her presentation of the dogs in the ring is impeccable. Kaylee is starting her junior year in college. Having watch this young woman grow, I’m so proud of her!
Kunza at FleetFire Timbers 
