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Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
A few last photos from Stake Night and safe travels home. It was a wonderful successful week, congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to get there and made their dreams come to life!
Sam and his cousin Raffi mug for the camera back at the stalls on Stake Night. Nicholas' sister Kuka is in the background.
Kuka (left) Nicholas (right) and their nephew Berto in the middle. Berto and his wife Christina are expecting a baby in the Spring~ Congratulations!
A blurry photo of Our Charming Lady from upstairs, this year's WGC 3 gaited horse. She is beautiful.
Our Charming Lady with 'friends' in the winners circle!
The eventual World's 5 gaited Grand Champion Breaking News bursts into the ring!
After a 5 horse workout everyone waits (check out the crowd at the outgate) for results.
ALERT!!!! DIESEL IN WV AT LESS THAN FOUR DOLLARS A GALLON! If that's not blogworty what is?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are beautiful..........
Somewhere in WV, so beautiful I was almost glad we weren't traveling at night
Beauty everywhere you look, at least a long drive home was interesting!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
A post Louisville opinion
Everyone's Monday Morning quarterbacking everything post Louisville 08 from the judging, new stabling, the parties, the Cafe, and even there are a few tears from those who were sad to take their last dip in the Exec. East's pool (the hotel is being torn down this winter).
One of the hottest discussions right now is whether are not stripping horses for conformation is important, and relevant anymore especially in juvenile performance classes.
Here's something that is under my skin and it's somewhat related to stripping. This is not directed at any individual specifically but in general. What bugs me? The extremely unprofessional and dangerous trend of attendants in the ring during time outs and to strip horses wearing flip flops and/or sandals. I'll leave the strappy evening gowns alone for now- but proper footwear has to be paramount.
Want to get your own feet crushed? Fine I suppose. But what if your horse or rider/driver gets in trouble and you're practically barefoot? Are you fully prepared to jump in? Are you in the best position to keep your rider/driver/horse safe as well as the other exhibitors in the ring?
Is it going to take someone's foot getting broken/stepped on and mangled for proper footwear to be mandatory? Wait- there's already language out there....
USEF rule SB105 says attendants must be suitably attired and no more than 2 in number- OK bloggers, in your opinion, are sandals and flip flops suitable attire?
One of the hottest discussions right now is whether are not stripping horses for conformation is important, and relevant anymore especially in juvenile performance classes.
Here's something that is under my skin and it's somewhat related to stripping. This is not directed at any individual specifically but in general. What bugs me? The extremely unprofessional and dangerous trend of attendants in the ring during time outs and to strip horses wearing flip flops and/or sandals. I'll leave the strappy evening gowns alone for now- but proper footwear has to be paramount.
Want to get your own feet crushed? Fine I suppose. But what if your horse or rider/driver gets in trouble and you're practically barefoot? Are you fully prepared to jump in? Are you in the best position to keep your rider/driver/horse safe as well as the other exhibitors in the ring?
Is it going to take someone's foot getting broken/stepped on and mangled for proper footwear to be mandatory? Wait- there's already language out there....
USEF rule SB105 says attendants must be suitably attired and no more than 2 in number- OK bloggers, in your opinion, are sandals and flip flops suitable attire?
Monday, August 25, 2008
HOME! Safe and Sound
CHEERS!
Home safe and sound, it was a fantastic week. We got busy later in the week as the week gets longer the competition gets stronger. As did the heat, and all of the activity. I have several photos and reports on the show to come. Happy to be home after a very sucessful trip to the KY State Fair World's Championship Horse Show!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday
The Fine Harness divisions have been exciting: Lady Vol won the Ladies Championship with Joe Friday and Along Came a Spider yet to show back there are more great harness horses to come the next two days.
Nicholas and sat and watched the show with a dear old friend Sarah Liebert Garner, her husband Chris, SBR supporter and friend Karen Stine and Sarah's little baby Meg! Nicholas had Meg watching the horses on the Jumbotron it was so cute.
Elena gave Tom Moore's boot a polish for luck for tomorrow Morning!
Nicholas and sat and watched the show with a dear old friend Sarah Liebert Garner, her husband Chris, SBR supporter and friend Karen Stine and Sarah's little baby Meg! Nicholas had Meg watching the horses on the Jumbotron it was so cute.
Elena gave Tom Moore's boot a polish for luck for tomorrow Morning!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday- a busy day
No more tents! This is where tent stabling used to be. It used to be a good 10 minute hike to the show ring. And a flood zone after the ever present afternoon thunderstorms!
After Elena's exciting ride, it was a full day of celebrating and horse showing.
In Wednesday night's performance one standout was Along Came a Spider. This leggy black harness mare brought the crowd to their feet screaming, it was like you were at a rock concert: she certainly is a rock star.
The amazing cobtail mare Fancy Ribbons retired- her connections put on a beautiful retirement ceremony that Nicholas nephew Berto was a part of, and after the show there was an exhibitor reception back at the barn. We went over for a sample of the lovely buffet and found Berto handing out treat to the pony's many fans. For those of you know Berto and this picture will attest, Berto is the clotheshorse of the Villa family!
What to do after a busy day?
Head out to lunch!
If your cell phone rings while you are eating this, you will ignore it: trust us.
Reading the daily sheet at the East Pool: ahhhhhhhhhh relaxing!
Seaweed says everything is AOK!
Stopher Walk and the entrance to the new North Wing and our stalls.
This is a neat perspective. Stopher Walk is under the roof pictured below-it's the famous chute that the horses enter to get to Freedom Hall. You warm up in here, it's about 50' wide so you have a horse on each side warming up, and amazingly I've been in here warming up with 15 or so fine harness horses and you are not on top of each other. have no idea how long it is, it's VERY long. The first picture faces the road and toward the back barns and back warm up ring. The new North Wing is to the right with the dark brown roof (see press release above).
Over Stopher Walk facing the way to the ingate. Freedom Hall is the building in the upper left of the photo. To the left is the new North Wing and our stabling.
The reason I included this pictures is that I am photographing from the new skywalk that leads to Freedom Hall ABOVE Stopher Walk. In past years, fair exhibitors and everyone had to cross this chute among plunging, trotting, excited horses trying to warm up. Now everyone takes an escalator in air conditioning up and over the horse walk! Nice improvement! No golf carts allowed in the North Wing barns, hence the pack of them to the right- no one is complaining though because at least it's air conditioned the moment you step in.
My friend Shorty and I bid you adieu
Star of this Year's Show? The New North Wing
Today's press release from the ASHA: Check out the great pictures, links below. We are stabled literally 30 feet from the exhibits pictured.
Star of this Year’s Show? The New North Wing!
Louisville, Kentucky - The most noticeable standout at the 2008 World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS) may not be a horse at all. By week’s end, the most talked about newcomer at this year’s show might just be the new North Wing of the Louisville Fair & Exposition Center.
According to Alan F. Balch, Executive Secretary of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, and former president of the national equestrian federation of the United States, "I've been fortunate to see equestrian facilities all over the world throughout the last 40 years or so from a professional standpoint, at just about every level of competition including the Olympic Games. The amenities that have been added to these show grounds with the addition of stabling, schooling, commercial, and restaurant areas in the new North Wing -- all adjacent to an arena like Freedom Hall -- would be the envy of any equestrian competition anywhere. For the Commonwealth of Kentucky to make this investment in support of the horse sports is a supreme tribute to the importance of Kentucky's signature industry."
The East Wing, originally constructed in 1956, was cleared out to make room for construction of the new and notably enhanced North Wing. From start to finish, the project took 18 months to complete, beginning with the removal of the original East Wing in March of 2006, and concluding with the North Wing’s completion and opening in October of 2007. According to Kentucky State Fair President Harold Workman, the project came at a cost of $55 million, and if the multitude of positive feedback is any indication, this was money well spent.
Although the North Wing was built on the site of its predecessor and has virtually the same square footage, this is just about where the similarities end. The original East Wing required the support of 96 columns to support the structure, and utilities were accessible only through the ceiling. The superior structure standing in its place today is supported using only six columns, offers floor access to all available utilities, and boasts a 27-foot high ceiling with state of the art lighting (click here for image).
In addition to the North Wing is the North Lobby, which consists of 35,000 additional square feet, bringing the entire North Wing’s total square footage to more than 250,000. All told, with the opening of the new North Wing in October of 2007, the Louisville Fair & Exposition Center offers a total of approximately 825,000 square footage of Class “A” Space. Not only does this addition better serve the needs of WCHS and its patrons, it also makes the Center a very attractive and viable national competitor for other such high profile events.
One of the many driving forces behind the idea for such structural enhancements was to better accommodate the needs of events such as WCHS. This year being the first occurrence of this event since the opening of the new North Wing, it has already proven to be a considerable asset for horse show participants and spectators alike. One pleased patron was Jennifer Dixon of JL Dixon Stables, in Atherton, California. In comparing the stabling conditions to being outdoors in previous years, Jennifer said, “It has been wonderful! The ventilation in there is great and the air conditioning is fabulous.” Jennifer also noted the positive impact of the improved conditions on the horses themselves, saying, “The horses are happier, they are brighter, it is really just much better because it is climate controlled and we can breathe.”
Another horsewoman, Lynn Harvey McNamara, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, whose family has been showing here in Louisville since the 1950s, initially expressed concern about the climate-controlled environment. “Our horses are not used to air conditioning for the most part. Most of our stables are not air conditioned, and going from air conditioning to heat can cause a lot of metabolic changes.” Once inside the facility, however, Lynn was ultimately satisfied with the conditions, saying, “I think the Fair certainly addressed that. I am sure they talked to veterinarians, and they talked to owners, and they realized how important it was that this building not be frigid cold, and they could set the temperature according to the desires of the horsemen.”
Overall, Lynn was impressed with the enhanced facility, and said, “I would say that we are thrilled with this, with this new innovation in this new venue that they have offered exhibitors (click here for image). I think that people are pleased. And certainly from the point of view of somebody who has shown here for fifty-some years, I think this is a major improvement to this horse show and they (Kentucky State Fair) should be commended for it!”
In addition to housing 824 stalls for stabling horses throughout the show (click here for image), the new wing offers ample room for multiple vendor exhibits where one can find anything from riding equipment to horse trailers. Adjacent to these vendors can be found the Saddlebred Café (click here for image), which offers patrons an alternative to the typical fare. (click here for image).
A finishing touch of the new wing is the pedway constructed to give patrons a safer and more convenient route of travel as they come and go. Underneath one end of the pedway is Stopher walk, which allows the convenience of passing through without braving the horse traffic. On the opposite end, the pedway opens up into the North Lobby, with escalators conveniently located at each end.
Star of this Year’s Show? The New North Wing!
Louisville, Kentucky - The most noticeable standout at the 2008 World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS) may not be a horse at all. By week’s end, the most talked about newcomer at this year’s show might just be the new North Wing of the Louisville Fair & Exposition Center.
According to Alan F. Balch, Executive Secretary of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, and former president of the national equestrian federation of the United States, "I've been fortunate to see equestrian facilities all over the world throughout the last 40 years or so from a professional standpoint, at just about every level of competition including the Olympic Games. The amenities that have been added to these show grounds with the addition of stabling, schooling, commercial, and restaurant areas in the new North Wing -- all adjacent to an arena like Freedom Hall -- would be the envy of any equestrian competition anywhere. For the Commonwealth of Kentucky to make this investment in support of the horse sports is a supreme tribute to the importance of Kentucky's signature industry."
The East Wing, originally constructed in 1956, was cleared out to make room for construction of the new and notably enhanced North Wing. From start to finish, the project took 18 months to complete, beginning with the removal of the original East Wing in March of 2006, and concluding with the North Wing’s completion and opening in October of 2007. According to Kentucky State Fair President Harold Workman, the project came at a cost of $55 million, and if the multitude of positive feedback is any indication, this was money well spent.
Although the North Wing was built on the site of its predecessor and has virtually the same square footage, this is just about where the similarities end. The original East Wing required the support of 96 columns to support the structure, and utilities were accessible only through the ceiling. The superior structure standing in its place today is supported using only six columns, offers floor access to all available utilities, and boasts a 27-foot high ceiling with state of the art lighting (click here for image).
In addition to the North Wing is the North Lobby, which consists of 35,000 additional square feet, bringing the entire North Wing’s total square footage to more than 250,000. All told, with the opening of the new North Wing in October of 2007, the Louisville Fair & Exposition Center offers a total of approximately 825,000 square footage of Class “A” Space. Not only does this addition better serve the needs of WCHS and its patrons, it also makes the Center a very attractive and viable national competitor for other such high profile events.
One of the many driving forces behind the idea for such structural enhancements was to better accommodate the needs of events such as WCHS. This year being the first occurrence of this event since the opening of the new North Wing, it has already proven to be a considerable asset for horse show participants and spectators alike. One pleased patron was Jennifer Dixon of JL Dixon Stables, in Atherton, California. In comparing the stabling conditions to being outdoors in previous years, Jennifer said, “It has been wonderful! The ventilation in there is great and the air conditioning is fabulous.” Jennifer also noted the positive impact of the improved conditions on the horses themselves, saying, “The horses are happier, they are brighter, it is really just much better because it is climate controlled and we can breathe.”
Another horsewoman, Lynn Harvey McNamara, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, whose family has been showing here in Louisville since the 1950s, initially expressed concern about the climate-controlled environment. “Our horses are not used to air conditioning for the most part. Most of our stables are not air conditioned, and going from air conditioning to heat can cause a lot of metabolic changes.” Once inside the facility, however, Lynn was ultimately satisfied with the conditions, saying, “I think the Fair certainly addressed that. I am sure they talked to veterinarians, and they talked to owners, and they realized how important it was that this building not be frigid cold, and they could set the temperature according to the desires of the horsemen.”
Overall, Lynn was impressed with the enhanced facility, and said, “I would say that we are thrilled with this, with this new innovation in this new venue that they have offered exhibitors (click here for image). I think that people are pleased. And certainly from the point of view of somebody who has shown here for fifty-some years, I think this is a major improvement to this horse show and they (Kentucky State Fair) should be commended for it!”
In addition to housing 824 stalls for stabling horses throughout the show (click here for image), the new wing offers ample room for multiple vendor exhibits where one can find anything from riding equipment to horse trailers. Adjacent to these vendors can be found the Saddlebred Café (click here for image), which offers patrons an alternative to the typical fare. (click here for image).
A finishing touch of the new wing is the pedway constructed to give patrons a safer and more convenient route of travel as they come and go. Underneath one end of the pedway is Stopher walk, which allows the convenience of passing through without braving the horse traffic. On the opposite end, the pedway opens up into the North Lobby, with escalators conveniently located at each end.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Guest Blogger: Elena Vail
The Judges Panel of Class Number 122 was proud to present back number 1126; Elena Vail & Bella Dahl with an eigth place ribbon today! Yay! I qualified for the championship on Saturday..
hopefully that "dumas" won't try to plow me out of his/her way this time. (( vocab word compliments of Patti Shanafelt and family. )) I had a great ride today, thanks to all of my supporters. Including Nicholas & Sharon, along with the rest of the NVS team. (( thanks for the text messages & phone calls )) Wish us luck for the championship!
hopefully that "dumas" won't try to plow me out of his/her way this time. (( vocab word compliments of Patti Shanafelt and family. )) I had a great ride today, thanks to all of my supporters. Including Nicholas & Sharon, along with the rest of the NVS team. (( thanks for the text messages & phone calls )) Wish us luck for the championship!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I am happy to report to you bloggers....
that Kim Cohen sat right across from us at Cracker Barrel today! There are oh so many reasons to love Louisville!
Nighty night!
Nighty night!
Monday's competition was deep- a long great day of horse showing
I was able to see quite a bit of the show today- the equitation classes were well filled. Congratulations to Jessica Moctezuma and "Elvis" with a nice third place in the 17 year old age group.
We loved seeing "Squiggs and Yimmy" making a tremendous show to a second place finish in an amazing Adult Show Pleasure class, great job guys!
Lady Vol was the showstopper last night in the Ladies Fine Harness in possibly the best performance of the night. A big dark bay mare, she was the picture of precision and power. One of the nicest horses I saw all day yesterday.
Bustin' Out took a second in the Junior/Stallion 5 gaited class last night and was the crowd favorite. He's an amazing horse and I rememer Mike Setzer from the National Horseman talking about this horse last year- making waves out west- well here he is, the talk of the show. This was an amazing class, huge and they brought 10 back out on the rail and worked them again. He was the crowd favorite- a crowd in KY is never afraid to tell who THEY are with- several times last night the crowd made different ties than the judging panel.
The also had 10 or so do further work in the Amateur Ladies 3 gaited Under 2 and put them through their paces twice. It was a class of about 18 and this surprised me, as the classes in Lexington are this size and not usually split or given additional work. It makes for a nice horse show as you're getting to see more and more of these amazing horses- on the other hand you more frequently see judges making a quicker decision.
The weather is hot but nothing like last year. All is well and Louisville is wonderful and amazing and the quality is as always, outstanding. Oh and I saw Kim Cohen in the chute yesterday! Happy times!!!!
We loved seeing "Squiggs and Yimmy" making a tremendous show to a second place finish in an amazing Adult Show Pleasure class, great job guys!
Lady Vol was the showstopper last night in the Ladies Fine Harness in possibly the best performance of the night. A big dark bay mare, she was the picture of precision and power. One of the nicest horses I saw all day yesterday.
Bustin' Out took a second in the Junior/Stallion 5 gaited class last night and was the crowd favorite. He's an amazing horse and I rememer Mike Setzer from the National Horseman talking about this horse last year- making waves out west- well here he is, the talk of the show. This was an amazing class, huge and they brought 10 back out on the rail and worked them again. He was the crowd favorite- a crowd in KY is never afraid to tell who THEY are with- several times last night the crowd made different ties than the judging panel.
The also had 10 or so do further work in the Amateur Ladies 3 gaited Under 2 and put them through their paces twice. It was a class of about 18 and this surprised me, as the classes in Lexington are this size and not usually split or given additional work. It makes for a nice horse show as you're getting to see more and more of these amazing horses- on the other hand you more frequently see judges making a quicker decision.
The weather is hot but nothing like last year. All is well and Louisville is wonderful and amazing and the quality is as always, outstanding. Oh and I saw Kim Cohen in the chute yesterday! Happy times!!!!
Sunday Night starts with weanlings
The first World Champion of the show! I'm in Heaven with Joan Lurie. I'm in Heaven is by the amazing Undulata's Nutcracker. Nutcracker's connections donated a stud fee to Saddlebred Rescue last year netting them $12,000. Congratulations, all!
I believe this was the 2nd place weanling I am the Storm.
Nicholas takes a break at Fiesta Mexicana with a fine shrimp cocktail, south of the border style....
Kalarama's Personality Plus is stripped for confirmation on Sunday night for the KY County Fair World's Championship- he was the eventual winner in a nice class. 
Mary Gaylord McLean makes a beautiful victory pass with Cherished King. Her husband Jeff won the very next consecutive class with a lovely pony. The judges in the forefront are seated for a few moments before the next class. 
A pretty baby. The weanling class was over 25 babies.
Nicholas and I with "Mr Personality"Sunday, August 17, 2008
Good weather, a great show shaping up to start tonight
Nicholas was happy to have a couple of special visitors on Saturday- his sons!
The weather in Louisville is predicted 85-90 with no rain for the whole week which is lovely for the World Championships, last year it was 100 in the shade with big thunderstorms almost daily in the afternoons. This kind of weather makes it nice for horses especially when ours have shipped a great distance. Heat can be such an additional stressor.
It's different this year without the tent stabling and I'll try to get some pictures, the tent area is a huge parking lot which is nice for horse show participants there is a lot more parking. We are stabled inside the North Wing which is adjacent to Freedom Hall and Stopher Walk. The tack vendors, custom clothiers, Polly, etc are set up inside this area as well. The only downside to it seems to be that Fairgoers are coming through in droves thinking it is an exhibit hall. There's mulch and wood chips down with mats and tar paper underneath but I've seen a horse or two slip-nothing that I haven't seen even on dirt- but it's a little scary with strollers and unsuspecting public that close to the show horses. It's the weekend so foot traffic is very high, that'll go down during the week.
Next to the vendor areas is The Saddlebred Cafe. White tablecloths, waiter service, dining in a very attractive area with a bar and plasma TVs which is steps away in air conditioned comfort. I'll try to get some photographic evidence of that as well. Everyone is watching the Olympics and so far so good!
The show starts tonight- the ASHA will be webcasting the show, sign up today!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Louisville 2008 Diary Day 1
Greetings from the World Championship Horse Show! We have arrived safely after an uneventful (and long) overnight drive. We are all enjoying our home away from home stabled in the new air conditioned North Wing. Previously this was an exhibit area, it's just adjacent to Freedom Hall. Moving in and out was hard work figuring out the unloading areas and best routes- the heat was not fierce today which is nice for KY in August. The North Wing is now stabling, and is neighbored by an all horsey commerce area with tack and everything horse related and the Saddlebred Cafe- a white tablecloth full service dining area. Good night!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Your Summer Bonus
I never gave the Syracuse International Horse Show an entry- so here ya go. You get a Monday morning report like we've been to a horse show!
Dinosaur BBQ- we happily look forward to this pilgrimage every year!
At Syracuse International any day is a fine day for two suspender clad buddies to hold court on the golf cart.
Shanafelt. Caity Shanafelt. 007 International Equestrienne of Mystery. And Reserve Grand Champion to boot!!!!!!!!!!!! 
DEVON CLUB!
The International Chapter:
5-7PM
Waiting for Devon Club opening
"I can has bloo wibbon?"
Oh yes you can! Bella Dahl and Elena win of the Juvenile Country Pleasure one of the largest and most competitive classes of the 08 Syracuse International Horse Show.
"I can has bloo wibbon?"
Oh yes you can! Bella Dahl and Elena win of the Juvenile Country Pleasure one of the largest and most competitive classes of the 08 Syracuse International Horse Show.
Patti always makes it look effortless. And FUN!
Rocco and Sam: Stick Horse
Bicycle ( a still life portrait) 
Capturing a moment. Mucho concentration here all around. Bella halts, listening to Elena. Elena listens to Nicholas (lower left) while Sam-nice headgear- and Patti (upper right) hold their breath.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Blogs from Beijing!
Some interesting reading from Beijing from US Equestrians competing in the Olympics
http://www.usef.org/TeamUSA/Blog2.aspx
(the blog of a USEF rep)
Brian O'Connor (Olympic announcer) http://special.equisearch.com/blog/brianoconnor/
Kerri McGregor (Assistant Team Manager for Canada) http://kerrimcgregor.wordpress.com/
McGregor's discusses that their horses aren't reacting well to the Jumbotron (sound familiar?) Also has smog pictures.
(Karen O'Connor's groom) http://special.equisearch.com/blog/maxcorcoran/
This one has some great pix of the stabling, transport and a link to a French rider who had to abandon the trip halfway (can you imagine?) as her horse wasn't feeling great in quarantine.
http://special.equisearch.com/blog/worldrides/
Cool reading when you have time!
http://www.usef.org/TeamUSA/Blog2.aspx
(the blog of a USEF rep)
Brian O'Connor (Olympic announcer) http://special.equisearch.com/blog/brianoconnor/
Kerri McGregor (Assistant Team Manager for Canada) http://kerrimcgregor.wordpress.com/
McGregor's discusses that their horses aren't reacting well to the Jumbotron (sound familiar?) Also has smog pictures.
(Karen O'Connor's groom) http://special.equisearch.com/blog/maxcorcoran/
This one has some great pix of the stabling, transport and a link to a French rider who had to abandon the trip halfway (can you imagine?) as her horse wasn't feeling great in quarantine.
http://special.equisearch.com/blog/worldrides/
Cool reading when you have time!
Brooke is Reserve!
Congrats to Brooke, one of our satellite (Fl via Boston via Waterford) weekend warriors who lessons with us. She and her amazing Park horse Springmill Navigator were reserve at Blue Ridge! Congrats to everyone: Brooke, Bobbin Hollow and especially her wonderful Morgan sweetie. Hi to Shiloh!
Monday, August 4, 2008
CT Summer Classic: Part Dos
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Congratulations riders! You stepped up and made a beautiful show....
The Saturday morning smiles were contagious!
Bobette and Pam relax before Bobette and "Nelson's" great performance
It takes a village!
From 'somewhere in Vermont' Grandma & Grampa visited
Nicholas gets tormented!!! (Aww don't you love it?)
In Deerfield we sweep dirt, here we water the aisle. Miss Lill gives Sammy a lesson on "how to"
A Jeff Lewis Moment occurs in Friendly's
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