: Mother’s Day

Posted: May 11, 2008 | Author: | Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos | 1 Comment

I received several things today, Mother’s Day, which I’m sharing below.

I’ve been playing with slideshows this weekend. They would add a nice dimension to the blog, another dynamic piece. PhotoShop Elements makes it easy enough to create a slideshow; it’s file size, quality and length of load time that I’m experimenting with. Eventually I’ll get it all figured out, in the meantime come along on my learning curve! You’ll just have to be patient and allow the slideshows to go through that buffering process – whatever that is! – that computers do.

Damon’s slideshow.

Echo, Whisper and SiKu’s slideshow.

Ginny wrote…

Happy Mother’s Day !

I thought about it this morning and not only are you Nate’s Mother, but you have been “The Mother” of all those Lhasa Apso’s for these many years.

Here’s Kathy’s Pete (litterbrother to Ginny’s Moonie). I love how Kathy photographed Pete next to Lhasa Lore.

Because of your dreams,
I was born!
Thanks Mom!
Sweet Pete

And Alma sent this. Isn’t the photo great!

One Flaw In Women
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don’t take “no” for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They’ll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have the compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.
HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY

:Echo

Posted: May 10, 2008 | Author: | Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos, Gompa Lhasa Apsos | 1 Comment

Yesterday Echo went to her new home. I met Rick and Sharlee years ago. Their poodle Amos was a client at The Plush Poodle in Aurora, which was owned by Mary and where I worked. Mary had Mop-C’s puppies with her one day, a day Rick and Sharlee brought Amos in for grooming. They came with one dog and went home with two! Fleetwood Max. Little Max is the white puppy with the young woman in these photos. In fact, Rick took those photos. After Little Max died, Jenny became part of their family for 17 years, until this past November when she was euthanized. Rick and Sharlee had a request when they purchased Jenny. They wanted me to be her groomer. For those 17 years we met at my grooming shop about every six weeks on Saturday, which is not a day I usually work. Jenny was the reason for Denver Dog Saturday.

Eventually Sarah’s Vivian (littermate to C’est La Vie, Camron, Tambo and Ian) became part of Denver Dog Saturday. Sarah and I have made various arrangements since last November, but I know she’s going to be glad to hear Denver Dog Saturday is back on the schedule.

When Rick and Sharlee were ready for another Apso, I presented them with several options. I was delighted their first choice was to consider a female Gompa puppy. We had a three-way phone call to discuss what that meant…having a litter for the Gompa Lhasa Apso Preservation Program. Yesterday, Echo went to her new home.

Here’s a photo, along with a comment from Echo.

Pretty uneventful trip home.  Immediately pooped in my new back yard and just finished up dinner.  Really helps to have a familiar face like the green horse, though.
See the slideshow of Echo and her siblings.

:Damon meets Sandy and Mel

Posted: May 1, 2008 | Author: | Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos | Leave a comment

See Damon’s slideshow.

:Darby’s post on the apsolist…

Posted: April 29, 2008 | Author: | Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos | 1 Comment

Hi all,

I hope I’m not intruding too much on the jubilation that is going on right
now at FFT. However, that being said, I will!

I just received a phone call from the FFT gang. Apparently I’m missing a
celebration. Ch. FFT Fernando went Best in Show today. I don’t know where, as
I couldn’t get to the phone in time to ask any questions. I can tell you
from experience, I believe him to be an exceptional representation of the
breed. I would like to offer my congratulations for a BIS well deserved. It is
very nice to, once again, see our absolutely fabulous breed win a Best in
Show.

Cheers to the winners,
Darby

:Fernando…is The Best!

Posted: April 28, 2008 | Author: | Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos | Tags: , | Leave a comment

Ask us! Just ask us! How did the shows go?

Yippee!! Fernando was awarded Best In Show Saturday. Best In Show!! And, hey, we even got to celebrate because it happened Saturday!

This an achievement of a life-time. Breeder/owner/handled Best In Show dogs are few and far between.

A painting of the now-famous motel….after all, it’s where the Best In Show dog resided the weekend of his big win…

We had a blast. The young dogs – many on a ‘training trip’ did great. Ethan, Chloe, Rumor and Savion picked up a major each. Between the cameras of Melissa, Ginny, Vickie and me, there’s lots of fun photos. But, butt, where are they? Stay tuned!

Darn work anyway. It always interferes with fun.

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