Tenn Corgi Picnic

[bunnybutts]

The 2007 TN Corgi Picnic

Sunday, May 20th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Shelter #1 Borden Park
901 Lamont St., Kingsport, TN.

All corgis and corgi mixes are Welcome :D

[CorgiMum]

Hope that you all have a great time!!

I just checked:

Total Est. Time:* 41 hours, 44 minutes

Total Est. Distance:*2833.91 m

That's one way from here, have fun!:)

[bunnybutts]

sooooooooooo Corgimum.... is that a no? ;)

[CorgiMum]

I'm afraid so, but I'll be there in spirit.:D

[ZdogZ]

We'll be there in spirit, too! Maybe one day I can talk hubby into driving me and the Z's to one of the picnics. Could Zip come as an "honorary" corgi? :p

[ColColt]

That's ok, Barbara, Kristi...I can proxy for both of you and take lots of pictures to post so you can see what you missed.:D

[ZdogZ]

Gee, David, that would be great! Maybe I could email you some pictures of the Z's that you could staple to some sticks and carry around with you at the picnic! ;)

[ColColt]

Hey-That just might work! I could make an audio of some barking on a mini recorder and put it in my pocket and maybe I could fool some of them at least for a while... Maybe even bend down and give them a baby carrot just for good measure now and then and have some plastic poo bags hang out my back pocket. Yep-that's the ticket.:D

[corgimom]

David,

They have Corgi balloons, that might do the trick for you:) are you brining beans?

[Crazy Cardis]

I'm so jealous that I can't come! I even had hubby convinced, but then the number of school days was extended due to snow days, and our last day of school is the Tuesday after. Too much stress for me :(

[ColColt]

They have Corgi balloons, that might do the trick for you are you brining beans?

I don't think I'll be bringing no beans, Linda. I've already read enough about the problems ya'll have with your Corgis and that could prove disastrous for Borden Park!! Maybe some baby carrots and celery sticks laced with peanut butter would be more safe.:D

[Jespah]

I think I'll just ship ole Rupe down UPS - I think you and Rupe would have a fine time together!! He'll eat anything and be quite happy about it!!

Deb

[bunnybutts]

Jeni,

I think you should call in sick and come on down! Tell them it's the Maya flu or corgitosis or .....

we should have a contest to name Jeni's mysterious illness so she can come and play in Tenn!

[ColColt]

I think I'll just ship ole Rupe down UPS - I think you and Rupe would have a fine time together!! He'll eat anything and be quite happy about it!!


By the time he got here UPS he'd probably be about ready to eat anything!:) I'm sure he'd have a ball at Borden Park as would Jemma...wish you all could come down.

[Crazy Cardis]

Corgitosis! I like it!

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

Three more weeks to the picnic:BIGGRIN" Who all is planning on coming yet? We need some Cool To Be Corgi T-Shirts to wear with pics of our pups.

[darci]

Ok I have bad news.
I wont be able to attend, I am so bummed.
Hubby ( Joe ) already had on our calendar marked week of the eagles at fort campbell Ky. He will be doing a WWII demonstration parachute jump.

[bunnybutts]

ohhhhh Cindy we were really looking forward to your coming!

All I can say is.....
:RADAR: it's a good thing DH is voluntarily jumping out of the airplane! LOL

have fun in Ky! maybe we can get together another time later this year +IDEA+


Bonnie - count Chloe & me as a YES for the picnic

[darci]

I know I was so sad when I realized it was the same weekend....

I do want to try to get together later this summer with everyone that can, will have to make some plans soon.

[ColColt]

Sorry to hear that, Cindy. I was looking forward to seeing another TN Vol and her fur buddies at Kingsport. Maybe you can talk them into doing it over the Kingsport area...yeah, that's the ticket.

Good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, me and my sister will be there, Bonnie and I'll have lots of batteries and two memory cards!!

[glencorgi]

I'll be there, arriving Friday afternoon to help with preparations. I spoke with Susie this afternoon and preparations are underway. There are some amazing auction items - so bring lots of $$$$$$ :BIGGRIN" IF time permits, Susie is hoping to get an online auction up as well for some of the items, so even if you can't be there, you can still be there vicariously.

The picnic webpage has been updated a bit:
http://webpages.charter.net/noelcorgi/picnic07
Be sure to check out Max at the bottom and visit his page:
http://webpages.charter.net/noelcorgi/maxcardi
Max will be returning home to NC with me after the picnic and looking for his new forever home.

Debbie

[ColColt]

Debbie-What is a silent auction?

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

Debbie:

If you need any help setting up etc let me know and I will be glad to do what I can. T-Gal and Colcolt so glad you both are coming. We will have a great time. Cindy I am going to miss you - we will definitely have to all get together over the summer even if it is just to do the flea market thing.

[bunnybutts]

I got some window rescue stickers for the auction... hope they go over well!

Max's story is very sweet...hope he finds a forever home soon.

[Dillydoodle]

awww max is so cute! I sure hope you can find him the perfect forever home. He looks like a sweety...

Emilie

[glencorgi]

Debbie-What is a silent auction?

Shopping spree!!!!!:SMILE: People, businesses, artists donate items to bid on. A sheet is placed with each item, some of the items will have a starting bid and you go around and bid on items that you would like. What's up for auction? You name it - food (not so much this year, understandably), leashes, collars, I know someone is donating a weekend in a timeshare at a vacation spot (sorry my mind went blank as to where - I do remember it was VERY nice), crates, baby gates, dog toys and corgi stuff galore!!! You need to keep an eye on items you really want, as people will outbid. I guess that's a long way of saying - like e-bay auctions in person???? Every cent raised goes to Corgi Aid to help pay medical expenses for rescues.

Just bring you a chair, everything else is provided - food, soft drinks, dessert and plenty of corgis. ;)

Debbie

[corgimom]

Good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, me and my sister will be there, Bonnie and I'll have lots of batteries and two memory cards!!


Dress nice ladies, I think David will be sharing his pictures for the world to see:BIGGRIN"

[ColColt]

I guess that's a long way of saying - like e-bay auctions in person????

Sounds like a fun day!! I bidded on an old tube radio on e-bay once and thought I had it until the last 15 seconds when someone else out bid me. I was so mad! I'll be watching that kind of thing this time.:BIGGRIN" In this case, it doesn't matter since all will be going for a good cause.

Dress nice ladies, I think David will be sharing his pictures for the world to see

That's right so, wear your best Easter frocks and paint them lips as you never know who may see you!

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

It will be a jeans and t shirt day for me. I still have got to get something to take to the auction. The silent auctions are lots of fun and Colcolt - I just volunteered to take pics of all the members at church and make up a directory - a major job for me and it will be a challenge.

[bunnybutts]

Me too Bonnie! The only New Year Resolution I have ever kept is the one I made a couple of years ago - If it doesn't feel as good as pajamas I do not wear it :CUTE:

The Auction is going to be a lot of fun!

Wow - your Church Directory! That is a lot of work Bonnie... pressure to make all the ladies look good for their pictures not to mention getting it all organized! Lucky you :BIGGRIN"

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

T-Gal - I am with you! Sometimes, I have my jammies on at 5:30 at night. Love them. Unfortunately, so do the boys. Most of mine have holes where they grab my pantlegs to escort their mama wherever they think she should be usually first thing in the morning when I am heading to get ready for work.

[Fluffypants]

Changing into PJ's is the first thing I do when I get home from work (after walking Jackie of course). And Jackie's favorite part of the PJ pants is the drawstring around the waist. As a result of this fetish, I have removed the strings from almost every pair of PJ pants I own (I left them in the ones that need the strings to stay up!). :BIGGRIN"

[ColColt]

The silent auctions are lots of fun and Colcolt

Maybe I can make a large 16x20 of myself in my mid 30's and put it on the auction. Trouble is, someone would be very disappointed if they bid and won and got the real thing!!:SPINNY:

I don't envy you having to take all those photos, Bonnie. I use to take nearly 80% of all photos at the various events at a church I went to some years ago from basketball games to cake walks. I got up in the balcony on one occasion and did a shot of all the choir, deacons, etc from there. They were all on the platform and it came out great. They wanted it for the school annual that year and published it along with some others I took.

[corgimom]

David,

Five more days until the picnic, do you have your camera all ready?; what are the weather predictions for Sunday?

[sutulu]

As it turns out, Lulu's breeder is visiting friends in NC and they are planning to attend the TN Corgi Picnic!

Susan

[ColColt]

David,

Five more days until the picnic, do you have your camera all ready?; what are the weather predictions for Sunday?

Oh, yeah!1 I bought a spare 512MB card at Walgreens yesterday after work and will carry another 1G card with three batteries...yep, I'm ready. If my body was in as good a shape as the camera, I'd be happy. I've been kind of puney for a few weeks and they can't find the problem yet but, I hope to make it ok if I have to get wheel barrowed in.:TWITCHY: From what they said last night-70% chance of rain tomorrow but Sat-Sunday is looking fine with temps around 80.

Susan-That's a good incentive to come on down!

[glencorgi]

Susan, Lulu came from Holly? Neat, I'm looking forward to meeting her.

And for those who can't join us in person, you can still be there with us in the online auction!

Debbie

The TN Corgi Picnic to Benefit CorgiAid is this Sunday, May 20th from
11:00 - 4:00 at Borden Park, 901 Lamont St., Kingsport, TN. We're expecting
a really good crowd, and the weather is predicted to be good. We hope
you'll be able to join us! The picnic website is:
http://webpages.charter.net/noelcorgi/picnic07
You'll find details about directions, contests, lunch, etc. there.
We try to keep our schedule flexible. The silent auction begins at 11:00
and ends at 3:45. Lunch is pizza provided by us at 1:00. The Blessing of
the Animals by Rev. Linda Coffey is at 2:00. We'll have a rescue parade
with surprises for former and present rescue corgis and mixes. Games,
contests, and visiting with friends will go on all day!
Our picnic silent auction is going to be one of the best ever. We've had
some wonderful donations from some generous friends to help CorgiAid help
corgis and mixes with medical needs while in foster care. We wanted to give
everybody an opportunity to bid on a few of the items. Our online picnic
auction is starting Tuesday, May 15th at midnight EDT and will end Saturday
at midnight EDT. We'll take the highest bid on each of these items to the
picnic on Sunday so that others can bid. The winners will be notified after
the picnic. The auction website is:
http://webpages.charter.net/noelcorgi/07tnauc1
You can e-mail your bids to me at wnoel "at" chartertn.net (replace "at"
with @), and I will post the highest bids a couple of times a day between
now and Saturday. We had a fun time doing an online auction before the
picnic last year.
There are lots more items that will be in Sunday's picnic auction, so I
hope a lot of you all can be with us to bid in person!
We're having a hotdog cookout on Saturday night at our house. If you're
in town and would like to attend, e-mail me for directions. And Sunday
after the picnic we're having a Moon Pie and RC Cola reception in Silver's
Memorial Garden. Hope to see you all this weekend!
Susie in TN
Paris Lynn, Chessy & Bob the Tail, Lily Ruth Fluff, and Noelle Marie
Max the Orphan-in-Residence
Barney with Silver at the Bridge
http://webpages.charter.net/noelcorgi/index

[bunnybutts]

leaving in about an hour for the Picnic!!! Leah is going with Chloe and me too :BIGGRIN" we will post lots of pictures too when we get back!

[Jespah]

Have a fabulous time with Bonnie and David and we look forward to photos! Wish we could join y'all!!!

Deb

[CorgiMum]

Hope that you all have a wonderful time!!

Looking forward to the stories and pictures.:SMILE:

[ColColt]

My sister left NC about half an hour ago and should be around 3:00. We'll be leaving in the morning to get there around 10:30. I've got to get the place picked up as she's worse than your mother about keeping things picked up!!

I hope Emma gets to come. I didn't see her mentioned. Wish you all could make it but, it's a good drive from where so many of you are.

[corgimom]

My sister left NC about half an hour ago and should be around 3:00. We'll be leaving in the morning to get there around 10:30. I've got to get the place picked up as she's worse than your mother about keeping things picked up!!

I hope Emma gets to come. I didn't see her mentioned. Wish you all could make it but, it's a good drive from where so many of you are.


David,

I think Deb was just bringing one Corgi and Chloe got to be the one - either way, you will get your fill of the short legged "wonders". Wish I could join you. I would imagine you will be chasing people all over with your camera to get pictures to post.

[ColColt]

I think Deb was just bringing one Corgi and Chloe got to be the one - either way, you will get your fill of the short legged "wonders". Wish I could join you. I would imagine you will be chasing people all over with your camera to get pictures to post.

Emma has such sweet eyes-wish I could have met her. Me chasing? Nah-with my devastating good looks and overwhelming charm and charisma, not to mention my magnetism, I'll probably have to bring a stick with me!!:NAH:

I'm bringing some Corgi lures as to get some closeup shots (baby carrots and apple slices). Perhaps Rupert will smell them all the way from Canada and beat a path to TN to get a taste.:LAUGH:

[corgimom]

Me chasing? Nah-with my devastating good looks and overwhelming charm and charisma, not to mention my magnetism, I'll probably have to bring a stick with me!!:NAH:


That's right, you said you were the "Tom Selleck look a like" - so it will be you giving out autographs.

I'm bringing some Corgi lures as to get some closeup shots (baby carrots and apple slices). Perhaps Rupert will smell them all the way from Canada and beat a path to TN to get a taste.:LAUGH:


I think Rupert is always up for a treat, so you may be right on this one.

[Dillydoodle]

Sure wish i could be there too! looks like it will be fun times.. David, I am sure you will have so much fun with all the corgis. All of you going have fun and make sure to post lots of photos so those of us who can't be there can still be part of the fun...

Emilie

[Penutsma]

Delilah and I won't be able to come this year. Things have just not worked out that way.... maybe next year..... or the MS picnic later.....

[ColColt]

That's right, you said you were the "Tom Selleck look a like" - so it will be you giving out autographs.

I lie to myself all the time, Linda, but alas; I know better.+SAD+

I can't decide which would be the easiest place to try to upload those upcoming pics...photobucket or Webshots. I haven't dealt with either yet (just a practice run on Photobucket) and not quite sure.

[ZdogZ]

I am so jealous of all you getting to go and meet each other. Have fun! Think about all of us who are MIA!

[ColColt]

If I get back early enough, Kristi, I'll post some shots of the days events. I'll be doing some videos as well. Maybe I should take Monday off to recuperate from all the Corgi-itis I know I'll have when I get home.:COOL:

[ZdogZ]

If I get back early enough, Kristi, I'll post some shots of the days events. I'll be doing some videos as well. Maybe I should take Monday off to recuperate from all the Corgi-itis I know I'll have when I get home.:COOL:
David ~ You'd better post shots no matter when you can! You need to take Monday off to post!

[Jespah]

I have been thinking of David, T-Gal and Leah, Bonnie and Deb this afternoon - I bet they are having a terrific time and I can't wait for a report and for photos!!!!

[CorgiMum]

I've been thinking about them too, bet they are having a great time.:SMILE:

[corgimom]

I have been thinking of them also; I wonder if David has "eyed up" a possible rescue corgi to bring home?

[Jespah]

I hope one of them has caught his fancy - I think it would be quite easy to catch it from the way he speaks of them - he certainly is the head of the Corgi fan club!

[ZdogZ]

I wondered about them, too. I bet they are having a blast. I am looking forward to hearing their stories and seeing their pictures.

[ColColt]

The Picnic was great!! I got back a couple of hours ago totally tuckered out from the drive and from spending five hours with the most beautiful dogs oon the planet.

I got to meet Bonnie Deb (T-Gal) and Debbie (glencorgi) and was slurped a lot by chip(loved it) and got to meet Dale and Chloe. Also, we got to meet Susie and Wayne Noel who hosted this great event. It was a good day and I took about 80-100 pics and shot three videos. I've posted some on photobucket and will post more tomorrow with (hopefully) the video. Right now, I'm about to drop but will gain more strength tomorrow. By the way...I found me a puppy!! She's a red headed tri-color Pem and totally beautiful. Her picture is below. I had to make a picture or two of her out in the backyard before it got dark for all to see!!

I haven't decided on a name yet-maybe Cleopatra or Sophie (Nah, don't want to use Sophie!!Looool)

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x220/ColColt/TN%20Corgi%20Picnic/

[LoveMySadie]

OK...I fell for it!

Leslie

[Jespah]

You are a bad boy David!!!! I think her name should be "Trixsi" - she was a trick - you see!!! :SMILE:

Glad you had a great time - looking forward to all of the stories and photos - off to look right now!!

Deb

[LaRositaMonita]

Haha David! I say Sophie, only because it's one of my favorite names (it means "wisdom"...and aren't corgis smart!) Debbie didn't have MAC with her, did she?! I'm assuming he's still just too young to go to picnics, but who knows. I have a hunch that you at least got to meet some of his corgi family and friends :)

[MrsGrace]

OK...I fell for it!

Leslie

ME TOO!!!

You are a STINKER ColColt!!!

[ColColt]

You are a bad boy David!!!! I think her name should be "Trixsi" - she was a trick - you see!!!

Well, you have to admit she's cute and nearly a Corgi. I couldn't resist bringing her home as all the proceeds went to CorgiAid. So soft and cuddly and just the right size for housebreaking, which should be a snap in just a day or two.:CUTE:

Debbie didn't have MAC with her, did she?!

Yep-Mac was there and the bluest eyes you ever saw!! His was just like a Huskey and looked penetrating. I saw some beautiful Fluffies there and one Fluffy Cardigan I mentioned who was gorgeous.

[LaRositaMonita]

Yep-Mac was there and the bluest eyes you ever saw!! His was just like a Huskey and looked penetrating. I saw some beautiful Fluffies there and one Fluffy Cardigan I mentioned who was gorgeous.

Does he really? In the pictures we have, he doesn't look it! He was definitely our little dude with one white and one black ear, yes?

SO jealous that you got to meet him before we did....

[MrsGrace]

Tell me you got pictures of MAC!!!?? :D Dying to see the little guy!!

[LaRositaMonita]

Tell me you got pictures of MAC!!!?? :D Dying to see the little guy!!

I'm dying MORE!!!

[Jespah]

I think you gals will have to wait until tomorrow - David gets up extremely early for work and I think the pups pooped him out for tonight!

[ZdogZ]

David ~ Shame, shame on you! I was so excited because I really thought you found your baby! Glad ya'll had a good time! The pictures were great.

[LaRositaMonita]

I think you gals will have to wait until tomorrow - David gets up extremely early for work and I think the pups pooped him out for tonight!

And here I thought he was such a gentleman :oP

On top of having to wait a whole other WEEK to see Mac in person...

....obviously I'm going CRAZY!

[corgimom]

You stinker David,

My heart just about stopped beating when you said you found yourself a puppy. Well, I can't wait to see all the pictures. Glad you had a great time.

[ColColt]

Sorry about not being able to post more pics last night-I was too tired out to stay awake much more. When ya'll talk of "Mac", do you mean "Max"? There was a rescue there that was white and black named "Max" unless I heard the name wrong and he's deaf and has pale blue eyes. Is this who you're referring to? If so, Yep-I got a pic or two of him... one of Susie Noel holding him. I'll post that tonight.

He, he...that pup I got almost fooled you didn't it? The devil made me do that.:LAUGH:

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

We had a really nice time. I enjoyed Deb, Leah, David, Chloe and David's sister tremendously. I took a few pics too and will post later. As you can tell, I am not very photogenic or maybe I look like that:ARG:

[LaRositaMonita]

Sorry about not being able to post more pics last night-I was too tired out to stay awake much more. When ya'll talk of "Mac", do you mean "Max"? There was a rescue there that was white and black named "Max" unless I heard the name wrong and he's deaf and has pale blue eyes. Is this who you're referring to? If so, Yep-I got a pic or two of him... one of Susie Noel holding him. I'll post that tonight.

He, he...that pup I got almost fooled you didn't it? The devil made me do that.:LAUGH:

Ah....nope, not quite my "Mac"! I just read the Corgi-L post about the picnic and it hit me - AAHHH, David must be talking about this Cardi MAX! We've already had to contend with a few other mixups with his name... we'll get used to it. Reinforcing "Mac....like the computer" helps, I think. :)

Either way, let's see some Max!

By the way, if you also happened to meet a woman named Lisa with a tri-color Cardi named Sparky there...Sparky is a full brother to the pupper we would have gotten form Nancy, and Lisa was one of our references from her! They're both just super.

[LaRositaMonita]

...is this Max?

http://webpages.charter.net/noelcorgi/maxcardi

Those eyes are beauties...even if I'm not much of a Merle person...

[Dillydoodle]

David! I am surprised at you...playing a trick on us ladies... some of us (me) are very gullible and got all excited that you broke down and got a puppy!!!! well you did, only I don't think she will be able to do the long walks or the games of fetch! :LAUGH: so um, did you meet any rescues there...ones that maybe needed a home? maybe any special one you might be considering taking home?

The photos look great, looks like it was a nice day and everyone seemed to be having a great time! wish i could have been there!!! and I know Dillon and Gus would have loved to bob for hotdogs....


Emilie

[MissGambler's+Mojo'sMommy]

I just have to know this, on the photo that COLCOLT marked THE GIRLS, there is a Corgi who appears to be piebald or maybe dappled, and I have never heard of such, or even seen one in books or calendars. I know my eyes are not playing tricks on me(at least, I hope not), can anyone clarify this for me? The dog is absolutely stunning!!!

There were some wonderful photos of Chloe and the Chipmunks as well, thanks COLCOLT for posting them so quickly.

[ColColt]

You're right, Heather. that was max in your link. He looked just like that with some very pale blue eyes that puts Paul Newman to shame!!

I think the phot I took of "my baby" in the back yard fooled a lot, Emilie:CUTE: I guess this is one Corgi that won't be doing any frapping in the house so, the lamps and furniture are safe!! I didn't get much of a chance to see the rescues although I took a pic of them. I was so enthralled with all the other furballs running around. There must have been at least 60-80 there it seems. The rescues were barking up a storm wanting to get out and play but, they were in a pen and couldn't.

I think the one you're looking at,MGM, was a Corgi mix. I may be wrong, but; I think so and you're right, he was stunning and had a sweet personality. If I remember correctly his Mom lives here on the other side of town from me.

When I get home I'll work on the other pictures and maybe T-Gal can post a pic of me and "Ralph"!!

[MissGambler's+Mojo'sMommy]

Thanks for the reply COLCOLT, and if you just happen to have another photo of that dog I would LOVE to see it.

[corgimom]

David,

That Fluffy girl you took a picture of is so pretty; she almost looks more fluffy than Miss Jackie, if that is even possible. And is that Deb in the yellow t-Shirt standing next to the baby pool?

[sutulu]

David:

Looking forward to seeing more pictures! You must have been very busy between snapping pics, searching for your perfect puppy (hahaha!), and supporting Corgi Aid!

It looks like it was a bautiful day. I too am jealous and look forward to more stories!

Susan

[CorgiMum]

You got me too David!:LAUGH:

What a glorious day you all had, and I know that each of us were there in spirit with you.

Great pictures, I'm looking forward to more. And you took videos too? Fantastic!

[ColColt]

And is that Deb in the yellow t-Shirt standing next to the baby pool?


Yep-that's her. She put cut up hot dogs in that little pool for the Corgis to bob for them. I have a video of that (maybe two) I'll post later on. Some dove right in and others wouldn't get there nose wet to try.:LAUGH:

What I was surprised to see was there must have been half a dozen fluffies there and one was a Cardigan! I'd never seen one before and he was gorgeous.

It was a beautiful day, Susan, and I don't believe it could have been any more nice. I wish everyone could have been there.

My little buddy almost looked real didn't she? :CUTE: Videos coming Barbara, just as soon as I cn figure out the best way to do it. I have two of the hot dog bobbing and another I can't recall what it was. I don't think I sat down over 30 minutes the whole day and was about to drop when we got home. A nice sort of being tired, however. Only a couple of 2-3 fights broke out out of the whole day and with that many Corgis and mixes, I felt that was super.

MGM-I'll look and see if I have more of the dapple you spoke of. He was very lovely indeed.

[Penutsma]

Can't wait to do the bobbing for hotdogs with Delilah here at home. She shows no hesitation about putting her head in the water for something she wants.

[Fluffypants]

SHAME ON YOU DAVID!:TONGUE:

I got all excited when you mentioned that you found a corgi for yourself! What a naughty little tease! :TWITCHY:

Sounds like it was a great day, and I am envious! Can't wait to go look at the pics!

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

We had an excellent time at the corgi picnic. Deb (T-Gal) is the sweetest lady and Leah is a lovely girl. Leah got to visit with my two youngest granddaughters and they really enjoyed that. Chip & Dale fell in love with Chloe (I think Dale was really lovestruck) and they played all afternoon in our backyard. I didn't get hardly any good pics - boy can those corgis run. Got to meet David and his sister and enjoyed our visits and sharing corgi talk. Of course, we got to visit with Glencorgi as well. I didn't think she had any of her dogs there though. Food was good, contests fun, Blessing to the animals was really nice (my favorite) and Glencorgi did a little history lesson with the rescues. Time flew by and at 4:00 we were all exhausted including our corgis. The dog fights were at the hotdog pool bob and scared me to death. I kept my boys close. Chip loved David and Dale was on the reserved side but all in all it was a great time and I really enjoyed the time that I spent with Deb and David, Leah and David's sister. She is very nice also. I will post some pics of the picnic when I get them downloaded.

[ColColt]

Bonnie, I sure miss getting some sugar from Chip today! That boy is a sweetheart and Dale would steal anyone's heart. Chloe hid under my chair to hide from the activity and be petted a little by yours truly. It was a good time but, due to still feeling puny, I got tired easy although I think I hid it pretty well. Maybe also, I'm not use to so much activity being a near hermit!:CUTE: I'd do it tomorrow if I had the chance, though.

I'm in the process of trying to upload about 20 more pics but, photobucket seems to have hung at 70% loading 15 of 20 images. I may have to try again later.

[ColColt]

It finally got through, so;if anyone want to see some new shots they're hot off the press and ready.

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x220/ColColt/TN%20Corgi%20Picnic/

[ZdogZ]

I'm so glad that ya'll had a good time! Wish I could have been there. I loved the pictures! David ~ You did good!

[The Chipmunk's Mom]

David

I love that pic of Chip and Dale. Chip has the white blaze down his face and Dale's is smaller. I also appreciate you taking some pics of the blessing of the animals. Can I print some off that you have posted?

[ColColt]

Bonnie-You don't even have to ask about that...of course!! I just managed to upload one video a few minutes ago but, I have two more. After supper I'll try to do more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_n_Nu8rLdw

[bunnybutts]

I'm finally back too! We had a great time. Bonnie invited us to dinner Saturday (ham - Leah's favorite) very yummy. The kids and furkids all had a great time running around in Bonnie's big back yard! Got to meet her hubby, Al and son Andy and his family. Wonderfully warm family - they all made us feel right at home :SMILE:

Next day we met Debbie Glencorgi and David & his sister! Lots of other corgi lovers and their corgi! Leah loved the excitement of the auction and was in a bidding war with one young man :WINK: at the last second he out bid her! but she did win several other items and I got a couple of things myself.

David, your sister is very nice and I really enjoyed our conversations. Glad to see everyone loved your new corgi Trixie! I posted a picture of you and Ralph too in photobucket

Leah and Chloe fell asleep b4 8pm!

http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/TGal_photos/Tenn%20Picnic%202007/

[Jespah]

Sounds like the picnic and the meeting of "virtual" friends was a big success!! Great to see the photos of you all and put faces to the names. I hope Ralph behaved himself!! Not sure about his pal David though :WINK:

Deb

[LaRositaMonita]

Such fun to see everyone meeting up! Kind of makes me wish I lived in the South... ;)

[bunnybutts]

Deb,

Ralph and Trixie were both well behaved! David though....:NAH:


Heather, come on down - with a little work we could make a Southern out of you :WINK:

[LaRositaMonita]

Heather, come on down - with a little work we could make a Southern out of you :WINK:

One of my best buddies from Villanova is from Nashville! Southern is okay....as long as I don't have to own a gun or vote for Bush! :SHOCKED: Okay, okay, no stirring up controversy anymore!

[ColColt]

You would have loved that brindle, fluffy Cardigan, Kristie. He was so pretty. What a shedding job I'll bet he does!!

Deb, if was great getting to meet you, Leah, and Chloe and Deb, Al, and Debbie. I sure wish more from here could have made it. There were people there from all over including a guy with his mom and Dad who had a R/W fluffy from Pinehurst, NC. That's a pretty good drive to Kingsport as it's nearly three hours from Charlotte.

I hope Ralph behaved himself!! Not sure about his pal David though

Ralph was pretty good until he saw Chloe and his eyes started bulging a little and I had to take him back to the car. He knew she was save with Leah but, he started gnawing on my arm and I had to reprimand him a little. All in all, he's a good boy and he's not a bit jealous of Trixie-in fact he thinks she's a fox!! (as in a real looker).

Oh, another video of Chloe playing with another puppy.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZUuxuqDIHQQ

[sutulu]

David:

Loved the pictures and loved the video. Too bad you had to eat... I CAN"T WAIT FOR THE OTHER TWO!!!!

How fun watching the Corgis in the pool.

Susan

[ColColt]

Susan-Here's another short one. I have another of the bobbing of the apples that's a bit longer with Chip not wanting to stick his nose in the water to get the Hot Dogs!! I'll try to post that one tomorrow. Meanwhile, one more....


http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZUuxuqDIHQQ

[LaRositaMonita]

Susan-Here's another short one. I have another of the bobbing of the apples that's a bit longer with Chip not wanting to stick his nose in the water to get the Hot Dogs!! I'll try to post that one tomorrow. Meanwhile, one more....


http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZUuxuqDIHQQ


Great videos, David! YAAY for the Internet :)

[Dillydoodle]

what fun. I love the video clips, nothing puts a smile on my face faster than watching corgis play..oh except maybe the photo of David with Ralph biting his arm, i nearly spit water all over my keyboard Laughing my butt off! I loved seeing photos of everyone - sure wish I could have been there...

Emilie

[corgimom]

David & Deb

Enjoying the pictures and the videos; more please:BIGGRIN"

[CorgiMum]

I'm smiling, laughing and clapping here!!

Great pictures and wonderful videos! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us here. Looks like every dog and person had a fabulous time at the picnic.:)

[bunnybutts]

David

I didn't know you took that video!!!! Glad you did though - Chloe had a ball playing with that pup. His name was J.P. or J.R. - he won for youngest corgi - 4 mths... I was holding on to him (and my coffee mug!)while his owner went to get his X-pen and her chair. He was just a little ball of energy. Very surprised he and Chloe didn't get really tangled up with their leashes :BIGGRIN" Now you can see why both my Girls passed out by 8pm!


Heather - not all Southerns hunt (Hubby would rather fish) and I'm both left handed and lean to the left soooooo I'm an Independent and Hubby and Sons are die-hard Dems... hmmmmmm maybe I'm a Northerner :WINK:

[LaRositaMonita]

Heather - not all Southerns hunt (Hubby would rather fish) and I'm both left handed and lean to the left soooooo I'm an Independent and Hubby and Sons are die-hard Dems... hmmmmmm maybe I'm a Northerner :WINK:

Haha! No, stay down south and give us Yankees hope!

By the way... GO lefties (as in handedness, not necessarily politics). Colin and I are both southpaws; a good friend has coasters I want very badly that say, "Everyone is born right-handed. Only the gifted overcome it." :CUTE:

[MissGambler's+Mojo'sMommy]

What wonderful photos, and thanks COLCOLT for taking the videos. Ah, to be around so many Corgis at once, it looked like one of my dreams! I LOVED that dappled or piebald dog, but that photo you marked LOVELY FLUFFY, well she looked like she had been painted, so perfect, I could see her on calendars and such. And it sure seemed as if there were a number of fluffies there, and I've never even seen one!!!

[dcole]

Great pictures everyone; David, great videos! Loved the bobbing for hot dogs! :LAUGH:

A great time was had by all, for sure!

[ColColt]

Deb-I love that little short clip of Chloe and JR? playing together. Oh, to have that kind of energy again!!

Haha! No, stay down south and give us Yankees hope!



I always like to tease and say that inside every Northerner is a Southerner screaming to get out!!:CUTE:

What wonderful photos, and thanks COLCOLT for taking the videos. Ah, to be around so many Corgis at once, it looked like one of my dreams! I LOVED that dappled or piebald dog, but that photo you marked LOVELY FLUFFY, well she looked like she had been painted, so perfect, I could see her on calendars and such. And it sure seemed as if there were a number of fluffies there, and I've never even seen one!!!

I enjoyed the whole thing, MissGambler. What a time I had with that smorgasboard of Corgis everywhere. I wish I had taken a few more shots of the dappled one for you but so many around, my neck looked like one of those little dogs you put on your dashblard that goes up and down and up and down.... There were at least six Fluffies I saw including the Cardigan.

I loved watching them walk away from you at a good pace. Their rear ends look like two pigs in a poke fighting to get out!!:LAUGH:

BTW-In case anyone didn't notice, there are two pages to those pictures I posted at Photobucket. I have some more along with another video I'll post tonight.

One of the greatest thrills I had at the picnic was when we were leaving. I had both arms full with the chair and other things when I looked to the left and saw a R/W Pem sitting with his tongue hanging out and I smiled as I left when suddenly,he winked at me!! I'm serious...his left eye opened and closed like he was winking! I asked my sister, "Can you believe that!! He winked at me." That made my day and I'd give a weeks pay to have caught that on my camera.

[MissGambler's+Mojo'sMommy]

ColColt: I do have that on film. A couple of years ago, at Christmas, I had Miss Gambler posed in front of a Christmas tree at a friend's Christmas party, just took the usual shots and didn't think too much about it, until I printed them up. There was a photo of Miss Gambler sitting in front of the tree with a full out wink on her face, little tilt to her head and everything. I was thrilled, to say the least, and that photo is actually on the last page of her baby album, I titled it "That's all Folks!"

[Fluffypants]

I am loving these pics and videos y'all. Keep 'em coming! I think I even saw Jackie's Long Lost Brother in T-Deb's photos . . . :CUTE:

Looks like a great time was had by all . . . 2-legged and 4-legged alike! Makes me wish that we had been there too.

[ColColt]

Jessica-Jackie would have been in fluffy heaven as there were quite a few fluffies there. As I mentioned before, I was surprised seeing the brindle Cardigan that was a fluffy. His coad was as long and thick as a Collie.

MGM-Wouldn't it have been great to capture Miss Gambler on video with that wink!! I wished I had done that at Borden Park with the wink I got when leaving but, you never are prepared for what those little varmints may do suddenly!! Don't you love them, though.:CUTE:

[glencorgi]

Well I did make it back down the mountains and am working on catching up on resting up. It was a GREAT picnic! I recognized Leah from a ways off, so it wasn't hard to spot Deb not far behind. Pawsitively Perfect Chip, I knew from last year and his little brother Perfectly Precious Dale was a doll. It was delightful to see Bonnie and Chip's Dad again. David and his sister were wonderful. Very busy weekend and a fun packed day.

The dappled dog in question (I had to check the photos because I thought you might be talking about another one named McNair) is a mix named Barney. Barney is a wannabe corgi-mix. His coloring is more like an English Setter than a corgi and he has more Spaniel type features than corgi. Barney belongs to my Palmetto rescue's information coordinator. He was found along side a highway by a Retriever person returning from a dog show. He was with a "Lab" which had been hit by a car, and just waiting by its side. The Retriever lady brought Barney home with her and then put an ad on Freecycle or Craigslist or one of those type things. Robin Belyea, my assistant, saw it and went to check him out and he came home with her. This dog is an absolute LOVE! Just the sweetest and most gentle old soul. One can't help fall in love with him once you meet him.

Now there can be piebalds in Cardigans, which McNair, another "speckled" pup that attended the picnic is a close example of. I've had three and they tend to either be sable or very deep red. There was a litter of 3 - 2 females and a male, that went through Cardigan Rescue from up in that area. I fostered Jeff (they were from Jefferson County, TN) and they had to have been related to McNair.

Robin and her dogs, Shiner and Barney came up with me and then Max - the blue eyed deaf Cardigan boy came home with us, so alas, I ran out of room to bring Berry as was my plan. Max is doing great here, having a grand time with Berry and Scarlett as playmates. He is an amazing dog and I am learning a lot from him. It doesn't hurt that he is very cute, sweet, smart and loving.:WINK:

I am so tickled that everyone came and had a good time. These are special events for me, especially the Tennysea one. The Noel's are just amazing people, a true gift to have as friends and to the corgi community.

Debbie

[sutulu]

Well, if you can't be there, I guess the next best thing is all these wonderful pics and videos! What did we do before listserves??????

It looks like the perfect day. Thanks everyone for making us feel like we were there with you!

Susan

[glencorgi]

Oh Heather, in the photo called "The Girls" you can see Sparky. He certainly was the life of the hot dog supper Saturday evening. He had ALL the corgis running and playing and running and playing "chase Sparky" and running. :SPINNY: A very happy, happy boy!

Debbie

[bunnybutts]

Sparky was very friendly and everywhere at the picnic! I thought he looked a lot like Ace! Such a sweet Cardi Man!

[Sparky's mom]

Okay, I’ve got to jump in now! I’m Sparky’s mom, as you can see from my screen name. We had an incredible time at the TN picnic, especially Sparky a.k.a. Mr. Social Butterfly. “Chase the cardi” is his very favorite game, and all those corgis-without-tails at the hot dog supper were happy to oblige.

Thank you, Heather, for sending me a link to Cool2bCorgi. I’ve been on Corgi-l since we got Sparky in January 2006, and also for several years before that, until we lost our wonderful cardi/wire fox terrier cross Boomer. I’m just getting used to this forum, but I will try to post some of my pics of the TN picnic tonight.

It’s great to be here! I’ll post an introduction on the Meet and Greet forum as soon as I can.

[Jespah]

Welcome Lisa and Sparky - we look forward to seeing your post in Meet and Greet - and we're glad to have you here!!

[Fluffypants]

Welcome Lisa and Sparky - we look forward to seeing your post in Meet and Greet - and we're glad to have you here!!

DITTO! :CUTE:

[LaRositaMonita]

Okay, I’ve got to jump in now! I’m Sparky’s mom, as you can see from my screen name. We had an incredible time at the TN picnic, especially Sparky a.k.a. Mr. Social Butterfly. “Chase the cardi” is his very favorite game, and all those corgis-without-tails at the hot dog supper were happy to oblige.

Thank you, Heather, for sending me a link to Cool2bCorgi. I’ve been on Corgi-l since we got Sparky in January 2006, and also for several years before that, until we lost our wonderful cardi/wire fox terrier cross Boomer. I’m just getting used to this forum, but I will try to post some of my pics of the TN picnic tonight.

It’s great to be here! I’ll post an introduction on the Meet and Greet forum as soon as I can.

YAY Lisa and Sparky! So cool to see you here. This is a great group of people; can't wait for your pictures!

[ZdogZ]

Hi, Lisa and Sparky! Welcome aboard!

[Sparky's mom]

Here are some of my photos on Photobucket:

http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/mamalovelisa/TN%20Corgi%20Picnic%20-%20Hotdog%20Supper/

I couldn't remember the names of some of the dogs, so please tell me if you know them.

[LaRositaMonita]

Here are some of my photos on Photobucket:

http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/mamalovelisa/TN%20Corgi%20Picnic%20-%20Hotdog%20Supper/

I couldn't remember the names of some of the dogs, so please tell me if you know them.

Such fun pictures! Again, kind of wishing I was within 1000 miles of TN ;)

[ColColt]

Lisa-I think I got some of the same pics that you did. Someone kept outbidding me on a bag of toys...was that you?:CUTE:

Here are some shots I did. There are two pages. As sooon as my computer gets fixed (hopefully this evening) I have some more and another video to post. If I didn't have this computer at work, I'd be lost.

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x220/ColColt/TN%20Corgi%20Picnic/

[Sparky's mom]

David,

It may well have been my son Andrew who outbid you on the bag of toys. He ended up getting a bag that had a bunch of plastic puppy toys that Sparky can't really play with. He's very gentle with stuffed toys but literally eats the soft plastic ones.

I wish I could work on my photos in the office, but all the photo and streaming video sites are blocked by my company. Can you imagine? They actually think we'd play around with pictures instead of doing our work! :TWITCHY:

[Jespah]

Someone kept outbidding me on a bag of toys...was that you?:CUTE:

Uh, David, just curious as to what you were going to do with a bag of dog toys???:BIGGRIN"

Deb

[Fluffypants]

Good question Deb! :LAUGH:

[Dillydoodle]

Deb, Jess, don't you know that when David rescues Soldier, and brings him home, he will need something fun to play with, no? :BIGGRIN"

[Fluffypants]

ahhhh . . . psychic premonitions . . . :WINK:

[ColColt]

It may well have been my son Andrew who outbid you on the bag of toys. He ended up getting a bag that had a bunch of plastic puppy toys that Sparky can't really play with. He's very gentle with stuffed toys but literally eats the soft plastic ones.



The ones I bid on had a Hedge Hog in it...may have not been the same one as I think there were three bags there. I missed it just the same!

Uh, David, just curious as to what you were going to do with a bag of dog toys???

Play with them of course!! Nah...just for posterity. I like to be prepared.

Someone got to Soldier before I did. He was adopted Wednesday sometime. I called from Gatlinburg and they told me he had found a home. The important thing is that now he won't have to spend another night in the shelter but is probably now munching on cookies and playing with toys and I hope this is his last home. Many thanks to Debbie and Susie for sending me the message and photos of him.

I hope you all had a great holiday weekend and didn't pick up any weight!! I couldn't think of anything while I was away but getting my computer fixed which at this point, is still not working. It's been difficult not being able to come here except at work and I haven't been at work since last Thursday. Well...maybe soon I'll be able to find a tech who knows what he's doing.

[Jespah]

We all missed you this weekend David, and we hope you get your computer fixed very soon. It was pretty quiet here as you folks had your long weekend - but make sure you check out Heather's photos and video of Mac the puppy!!

Deb

[darci]

Great pics and videos guys.....
I hate I missed it, I know yall had a blast.

Hubby successfully and safely completed his jump at campbell. I came away with a sunburn. LOL

Cocolt I hollered at you on the way through Nashville early Sunday am, as we came speeding up the road trying to make it back for church.

[ColColt]

I told my sister I thought I heard someone calling my name out but alas, I thought I was dreaming, Cindy. I guess my ears are better than I thought they were.:CUTE:

[darci]

LOL :WINK:

See, and my hubby says no one hears me when I yell.... he he he

[MissGambler's+Mojo'sMommy]

I once caught my husband wearing his foam earplugs that he wears when at the shooting range. :REALLYMAD:

[darci]

shhhh .....

Dont let hubby hear about them plugs...


:EEK:

[Dillydoodle]

Your hubby said no one hears you when you scream, only HE doesnt hear you...see, when a man gets married, the first thing that happens is he gets a condition known as "selective hearing" He is now able to tune out his wife completely OR only hear the things he WANTS to hear... trust me I know, i have seen it first hand.... :TWITCHY:

Emilie

[ColColt]

Your hubby said no one hears you when you scream, only HE doesnt hear you...see, when a man gets married, the first thing that happens is he gets a condition known as "selective hearing" He is now able to tune out his wife completely OR only hear the things he WANTS to hear... trust me I know, i have seen it first hand.... :TWITCHY:

Emilie

That's a genetic fault, Emilie, that some men have...perhaps a good percentage but, if properly bred that tendency seems to waine with years.:CUTE: It's like Janis Joplic sang in a song once..."the older the grape, the sweeter the wine." I hear real good!:CUTE:

[ZdogZ]

One of my husband's favorite jokes:
What kind of food causes you to go deaf? Wedding cake.

[MrsGrace]

The shortest sentence in the english language: I am.

The longest sentence in the english language: I do.

[ColColt]

I finally got my Internet connection back and have posted more pics at photobucket. I thing the new ones are on page 1 but I'm not sure how they arrange things there. Also, There's another video I've posted below at YouTube. Hope you all enjoy.

There's another phot0 of the dapple one that MGM was talking about earlier and I posted that one for her called "Dapple Boy"

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x220/ColColt/TN%20Corgi%20Picnic/?start=0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d_mTk3jMKk

[MissGambler's+Mojo'sMommy]

I love that dapple, thanks David!

[bunnybutts]

David,

It may well have been my son Andrew who outbid you on the bag of toys. He ended up getting a bag that had a bunch of plastic puppy toys that Sparky can't really play with. He's very gentle with stuffed toys but literally eats the soft plastic ones.


I didnt put it together at the Picnic that Sparky and family were our C2BC Sparky!!!! Doh~ :EEK: I am soooo sorry we didnt get a chance to get to know each other!

I think Andrew outbid Leah on the Cow??? I think she sorta "noticed" him :WINK: they were in a 25 cent bidding war over it all day...

[bunnybutts]

one time I was talking to Hubby (I was working on something and not looking at him - 1st missed clue) I was just talking and talking and he was agreeing (2nd missed clue) finally I am thinking "we are just so in agreement on this subject (3rd clue!)

I look over at him - he is sound asleep! I say something and he automatically mutters "ah ha" :BIGGRIN" Is that Man good or what???? :LAUGH:

[MissGambler's+Mojo'sMommy]

They can truly be talented, just would be nice if it was where it matters!