Julie and Becky

“Friends I will remember you, think of you, pray for you
And when another day is through I’ll still be friends with you “-

These are the lyrics from my 8th grade graduation song. This past week I renewed a friendship with my childhood friend Becky.  Becky and I met in the 6th grade and a common background of family situations quickly had us forming a special bond.  Best Friends  through grade school and high school, Becky was the maid of honor at my wedding. Somewhere along the way, growing up and life itself, separated us, along with thousands of miles. Keeping in touch through Christmas cards and emails we were able to write each other about our lives, but we had not seen each other in person in almost 20 years!! When Becky wrote and told me she was vacationing in Wisconsin with her parents, I quickly rearranged my schedule and made my reservations! Becky and I, quickly fell into the easy comradery that we shared so many years ago- Proof that real friendship withstands the test of time. We spent a jam packed 24 hours together, full of stories , laughs and a few tears. We have promised not to let life keep us apart in the future.

Becky and me on her parents’ boat in Wisconsin

My day with Becky, made me think not only about past friendships but about present friendships, also.

I am truly thankful to all of you, that I call, “my friend.”  You are my present, but you will also be my future. 

“For when another day is through, I’ll still be friends with you”

My hope, is that this story inspires everyone to renew a past friendship – Julie

Judge Julie

Shared with Bev’s permission…

 Hi Debbie,

Your web site is beautiful and has lots and lots of great information. I love all the information on all the books and the info on genetics. Thank you so much for your hard work and sharing. I didn’t even know you had a website until I did a google search for FFT Lhasas after Julie judged in Reno.

Julie gave my Molly a four point major in Reno. Molly is my very first bred -by owner handled Champion and finishing under Julie was just the icing on the cake! Everyone of us that was there would go under her again. She looked at every dog and went over every dog completely. Not to mention that I have seen some beautiful FFT dogs and for a judge who breeds, grooms and handles such gorgeous dogs to pick my bitch for a major was so special. I will truly always remember that day.

So Darby had mentioned you might be coming to California for a visit? We’ll all put out the red carpet.

Bev Simms

Julie judging at the Reno Kennel Club

Vickie recently received this photo and the following comment regarding Julie’s judging:

I was very impressed with Julie’s judging, she totally went over the dog and watched each dog all the way around the ring when it was its turn.  There are so many judges out there that either fault judge or just have one thing they seem to look at, or just a pretty picture…these dogs are not stuffed animals they should be able to climb, run, move and maintain; there is a dog under these pretty coats–it seems sometimes that some of them never get beyond the pretty picture.  We need more judges out there that look at the total dog, any that do so really impress me.