Thursday, October 18, 2007

OFF

So, I'm off to Atlanta tomorrow.

I'm going to an obedience seminar that is being taught by a woman I've been watching compete for oh....10 years now. Watching like, on the edge of my seat, can't believe how amazing she is, watching. This is as close to star struck as I get. I got into this seminar at the last minute - and almost completely by chance. Too good to turn down.

My wild thing puppy, for all my bitching, is exactly the right kind of pain in the arse for the sport I'm aiming for., and that being said, I have very little clue what the heck I need to do to get him from point A to point B. So, I forked over the cash and called in the professionals.

I'm honestly hoping I don't say something astronomically stupid, trip over my own feet, or spit on her in the likely very excited talking I'll be doing. I would really prefer my pup do all the embarrassing for me. He's young and I can totally use that as an excuse. My excuse would only make me sound like a demented stalker and I'd prefer to avoid that, as that is no way to get invited back.

So, if you have a minute over the next 3 days or so, send a wish for smart, coordinated, articulate, non-spittle-spewing Cravey to show up in Atlanta.

Also, like a child who it "takes a village to raise" it takes a village to get me out of town. So I'm going to say thanks here, to Tiff for lending me a super-duper cooler and T. for taking care of my old-man-dog. You gotta love friends that love hanging out with you as much as they love helping you go off on your own and do your own thing.

Worth more than words, that.

8 comments:

Scottsdale Girl said...

You will be poised and beautiful and your puppy will learn much.

Drink a lot mm kay?

Her Roo-ness said...

long as you don't have to sleep in the same room with this woman (cuz we all know you'd cuss her out) you'll do fine. you're no turd, kiddo.
man.
i WISH i could have old man dog to stay at my house this weekend. im jealous, T!!!!!
hank is jealous.

Unknown said...

Here is the wish you have asked for. I wish that the smart, coordinated, articulate, non-spittle-spewing Cravey shows up in Atlanta with only her puppy to embarrass her and that in a minimal way.

handy said...

You and I both know that you will do excellently if not better. Watch, learn, and tell us all about it. Enjoy the trip and know that we are behind you....

BTW Roo.... If you moved a bit closer, you might have had the chance. Otherwise, first dibs are mine! :)) The old man dog and I are going to PARTY this weekend with the lady of the house gone.

kenju said...

"....send a wish for smart, coordinated, articulate, non-spittle-spewing Cravey to show up in Atlanta."


Consider it done! Hope you have a great time.

JustRun said...

Interesting. Please train my dog a little while you're at it. :)
Good luck and have fun!

Her Roo-ness said...

handy (and jen)
poodle strippers are weird.

tiff said...

Dude - where the heck have I been?

Hope it was swell!