Fun in Salem, MA

No dog events scheduled for this weekend, instead we spent Friday and Saturday in one of our favorite places to visit, Salem, MA.
The rain held off and we enjoyed all of our usual "haunts" (O'Neill's Pub, Red's, Pickering Wharf and The Engine House Pizza), as well as walking about town enjoying the sights, sounds, shops and people. And although the Boston Red Sox lost against Atlanta on Friday night, they won the games on Saturday and Sunday! " Yeah" says Mom and Dad! "Woof Woof" says Hazel! Go Red Sox!

Our first stop on Friday night is always O'Neill's Pub
for great food and great live Irish music!

Hazel also enjoyed the live Irish music by
John Rockwell (guitar) and Larry Young (fiddle)
at O'Neill's Pub

Relaxing on Essex Street

Salem is filled with Witches
(Mom can't fool me, I know it's her!)

and Skeletons
(Mmmmm, bones - I'm getting hungry)

and Pirates! Oh my!
(Do you have any treats?)

Which one do you like best Dad?

Hazel and Dad checking out the boats at Pickering Wharf

Trying to get a closer look

What a fun weekend in Salem, MA
Can't wait to come back again!

Jr. Hunt test passes

Hello everyone!
A month has passed since our last entry and we apologize for that!
A quick update of what Hazel has been up to since earning her CD title in May...... The last weekend of May we attended our first hunt test in Newburgh, NY. Unfortunately it was not a successful venture, the test the first day was very difficult and we weren't alone in finding it difficult as 22 of the 47 dogs entered didn't pass either! The highlight of the day though was a visit from one of Hazel's siblings, her sister Briley! (See picture below) Briley is a very nice girl, who is spoiled rotten (as she should be) by her family and enjoys goose and pheasant hunting with her dad who raves about her trainability and retrieving skills.

Me and my sister "Briley".
We had fun visiting each other in Newburgh, NY
I'm glad I got to play with her again!

Sunday's test was a nice test and Hazel got her first land mark, but unfortunately looked back at the first set of gunners as the second mark was being thrown and missed the fall. She doesn't handle yet, so I wasn't going to even try. But the weather was beautiful, we met some new friends, and all in all it was a decent weekend!

On June 7th we were in Yorktown Heights, NY for a confirmation show. Hazel did get reserve winners, but alas, no points towards her CH title.

Last weekend, June 13th and 14th, we were in Baldwinsville, NY for another two hunt tests. This time we were successful! The tests both days were nice tests, the weather was great and the test grounds are only about 45 minutes away from where my Mom lives so we were also able to get free room and board! Can't beat that!! Hazel performed very well, but it is amazing how when walking to the holding blinds, obedience type heeling seems to be a forgotten skill! Definately something to work on!
Here are some pictures from the tests.

I see it!!
Let me at it!

It's all wet Mom....
are you sure you really want it?

Waiting in the holding blind for my turn at the fun!

I've got it Mom and here I come!

Waiting for your turn is the worst part!

Thank you judges!
That was fun!

This weekend we're headed to Salem, MA for some "relax" time, and then the following week (June 25th and 26th) is a breed show in Bainbridge, NY and on the 28th a hunt test in Simsbury, CT. We'll let you know how it all goes!