Have a look at this internet site about German Shepherd adoption in California. And this similar site in South Africa. Thank you to those people all over the world who care enough to set up and maintain the German Shepherd adoption sites - some of these humans do care very much about our fellow German Shepherds going through rough times.
Put into Google the words: "German Shepherd adoption" (leave out the " ") and prepare to be moved emotionally. I won't admit it to Patricia and John but I nearly cried when I read some of the pleas for adoption.
All the best
Indy
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
The German Shepherd Show 2011 - Saved by Iris - see the pictures
Wow! What a weekend. On Saturday and Sunday (22 and 23 October) our Club (the Algoa Bay German Shepherd Dog Club) held their German Shepherd Dog Show here in Port Eliabeth. Dogs came from all over South Africa. The National President of the Federation, Frikkie van Kraayenburg, was here and we had a German Judge who came all the way from Germany - Herr D Gabriel.
What a business. I have never seen so many German Shepherds in my life (all 8 months of it). There were some really good looking dogs - more about this later (see the last two pictures).
Patricia and John entered me in my age group competition. I had to parade around the ring. I had to run around the ring as well. I had to stand in a special position. Iris was my handler. John and Patricia had to help Iris by calling me and running ahead at the right times. Guess what? They have not caught on yet how to do it properly (slow learners). I was really worried. Then - Iris came to my rescue. Was I lucky? Dead right I was - Iris is an expert handler. So expert that I came 3rd in my class (despite John and Patricia doing all the wrong things, like hiding behind a car as I ran past with Iris).
John took some pictures. Here they are.
A view of the field
A picture of part of the crowd
Our Chairman Bernd Machle and the German Judge Herr D Gabriel
Me with Iris - Iris saved my day!
On the trot with Iris
Now for the important stuff! The winner of the Open Male Category was a fantastic looker from Cape Town. I insisted that John take his picture. Here it is (It is one thing John did get right!).
The Open Male Winner
Need I say more. I have pinned a picture of him above my bed. Don't you believe me? Have a look at the picture below.
Bye ... Is missing a few heart beats ok?
Indy
Monday, October 10, 2011
Where am I? A game from Indy the German Shepherd. Sani Pass (Drakensberg) holiday - Great service from BMW
Can you spot me?
Patricia and John are back from a week in the Drakensberg mountains at the foot of the Sani Pass in Natal. They showed me some pictures. Here is a picture taken from the hotel looking over the golf course towards the mountains of Lesotho.
Those mountains in the distance had snow on them just before Patricia and John left for home. Have a look at this.
Wow this is a long blog! Patricia and John had trouble with their car going to Natal. The day was saved by great service from BMW in East London. Here is what John told me happened (it is John's letter to BMW).
How Richard Hancock of BMW Autohaus Monti (East London, South Africa) saved our holiday.
On Wednesday 28th September 2011 we (the writer, my wife and 94 year old mother-in-law) started an 11 hour drive from Port Elizabeth to the Drakensberg mountains in Natal. We were in our BMW 318i (now out of motor plan).
After about 90 minutes at 06:30 am near Grahamstown the car started to lose power. I phoned the BMW emergency number and was advised to have the car checked at a BMW Agent as soon as possible. We decided make a detour and go to Autohaus Monti in East London. I was advised to speak to Richard Hancock (the Aftersales Manager at Autohaus Monti). We set off for East London and on the way I phoned Richard Hancock, explained the problem and said we were coming. He promised to attend to car as soon as we got there. We got to Autohaus Monti at about 10:00 am.
After about 30 minutes Richard Hancock reported to us. The news was not good: the air flow sensor needed replacing but Autohaus Monti did not have the part in stock. Here is how Richard Hancoqck solved the problem. He said: "We don't have the part in stock but my own BMW has the same part so I have taken it out of my own car and put it in your car. Carry on with your trip and next Wednesday on your way back come in and we will fit the new part."
And that is what happened. Richard Hancock and BMW saved our holiday. When I thanked him on our return he simply said "it is BMW policy to keep you on the road". There is only one word to describe the level of service I received:Fantastic.
Thank you Richard Hancock. Thank you BMW.
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Bye - from Indy
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