EASTER COLLAR PARADE 2008!

Ambers Mo

EASTER COLLAR PARADE 2008!

silverhippo · Master

Just to remind those who were there and show the new people how fun it was here is our easter bunny:

More pictures from last years event can be seen at:

http://www.silverhippo.com/gal/easter_07/

Ambers Mo

How much did it cost to bribe the wearer to dress up as the Easter Bunny?

weejake · Master

I have just had a look at the photo's they are brilliant. Am in hysterics at the looks on some of the dogs faces. Also really impressed with the actual collars, and bonnets and even better the rabbit ears, that's a funny one. Wish I knew who was who.

Jacks
xx

Ambers Mo

I hope that this year's event will be even better and bigger than last year.

I am so looking forward to seeing all the wonderful creations.

So, who is all going?

And can you give us an idea what your designs will be?

Joyce

renegsx · Graduate

I'll be there n bring a dog out from the kennels - Rene

Ambers Mo

That would be great. Thanks Rene.

Joyce

Ambers Mo

For all you artistic folk out there, as well as the Easter Collar Competiitions for the dogs, we will be having an Easter Bonnet Competion for all the humans at this event.

I am going to start on my hat this weekend. As I don't bring a dog to the shows, it means that I can join in the fun too!

So get yourselves organised and lets make this event truly speggtacular!!!!!!

And for all the Delia Smiths amongst you, we would also be very appreciative of any home baking or tablet that you would like to donate.

Look forward to seeing you all!

Joyce

PS Please PM me if you are able to donate to the home baking.

-- Edited by Ambers Mo at 19:12, 2008-02-11

Beauty William · Old Hand

Can anyone tell me if the Easter 3354 and Male1st photos from last year are of William (no teeth) in his "I need a home" coat ? I'm as certain as can be that they are, but would love to have it confirmed.

Slippy · Old Hand

What are the dog classes going to be? I can't remember what we did last year.

It was great fun lst year so do come along everyone and raise lots of money for GAL.

Sheila

Ambers Mo

The classes will include:

Best Male

Best Female

Best Youth

Best Veteran

Most Outrageous

Best In Show

Of course, there may be alterations to this list, but it should be a great day no matter what the categories are!

Joyce

Ambers Mo

Hi Folks

Just to let you know:

The Easter Collar Parade will now be opening at 10.30am and not 11am as first intimated.

This is due to the fact that we have to be out of the hall for 2pm - so we will aim to have the first category commencing at 11am.

I hope that this is ok with you all.

There will also be an Easter Bonnet Competition for all the humans to enter.

So get yourselves a hat and get decorating it!!

Joyce

midas · Master

Hi Denise,I'm pretty sure it is William,I know he won a prize I still have the collar he wore,I forget the name of the little girl who made it for him.

Rachel.

tandemsandy · Master

Hi just a wee note to say sorry but I am already booked for that day but I wish you all well and hope the day is well attended.
sandy

Ambers Mo

Thanks for the good wishes Sandy.

Hope that you and Red and well. And of course, not forgetting little Lennie.

Joyce

xlxKAiTliNxlx · Graduate

i'll be going To The Easter Collar Parade.
Starting Making collars already.
How Many Should I Make For The Dogs??
I'll Go To The Kennnels And Pick Up 2 Dogs.
Kaitlin xx

Ambers Mo

You could make 2 for the dogs you will be bringing. I don't think that anyone will be making any for the other homeless hounds, so if you could do about 8 or 9 for them all that would be great. I know it's a lot to ask, so please don't spend too much on the collars, but we don't want the hounds to feel out of the occasion just because they are in kennels.

Thanks very much and say thanks to your mum and dad for all their support too.

Joyce

xlxKAiTliNxlx · Graduate

Made 10 Easter Bandanas for the dogs and made 3 collars so far.
Still To Make a few more collars and the homeless dogs will look great =D
Kaitlin
xxx

Beauty William · Old Hand

To Midas

Thanks for the info. Rachel ! I'm now completely sure it's William in last year's photos. I love to have any background I can on him as he's an absolute angel !

Denise

Ambers Mo

Looking forward to seeing all the hounds strutt their stuff!

Joyce

Ambers Mo

Baked some biscuits to add to the other goodies which are in my freezer for the ECP.

Hope that we have a good turn out on Saturday.

Remember it's 10.30am start!

Joyce

tandemsandy · Master

Good luck all you easter hound bunnies lol. Wish we could be there but alas my mummy is out doing something else. And daddy is working love and wags to all of you Red...

Kate · Rookie

hi all,

i've never been to a GAL event before, and neither have my hounds - but we can't wait!

making the collars tonight - never thought i'd have so much fun shopping for bonnets and chiffon!

i'll be taking the train with Loki and Mia - is the college far from Mount Florida? also - might be a silly question - but what building should i look out for?

also, this might be a bit of a silly question, but how busy are the events generally? just so we know what to expect!

thank you and see you tomorrow :) xx

JMB · Old Hand

Hi,

Mount Florida train station is right next to the college.

There's some building work going on just now at the front of the college.

This will be our first time at this event too and we're looking forward to seeing all the dogs in their finery!

My mum and dad are coming along too to join in all the fun.

Janice.

-- Edited by JMB at 10:48, 2008-03-07

Ambers Mo

I'm really pleased to know that there is excitement surrounding the ECP!

I too am looking forward to it. I took a day off work to complete my baking and make all the sandwiches.

So now that it is all done it is just a case of organising the raffle prizes.

I am hoping that the event will be well attended. Last year's was a bit quiet, but thanks to some advertising and passing the word about, I expect to have a decent turn out.

There will be a few signs put up pointing the way to the event. I am sure that if you just follow people with long legged dogs you won't go far wrong.

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

I have made my Easter bonnet and hope that you all have too and that you will enter the competition for the best one!

Please also remember that if you are bringing your children, there is a competition for the best decorated hard boiled egg.

Joyce

Beauty William · Old Hand

Well I had a great time today, did lots of sniffing and made a lot of new pals! Thank you to everyone who organised this exciting day for all us Greyhounds! It was so exciting that I wanted to let everyone know I'd been there. I was trying to aim for interesting things like mens' jackets and ladies' handbags, but unfortunately my Mum stopped me and I only managed the floor - several times! Being rather a gentleman, I'd also like to thank everyone who cleaned up after me!

Thanks again and hope to see all my new friends at the Summer Gala

William

-- Edited by Beauty William at 09:32, 2008-03-09

tootsmazza · Enlightened One

Beauty William wrote:
It was so exciting that I wanted to let everyone know I'd been there. I was trying to aim for interesting things like men's jackets and ladies' handbags, but unfortunately my Mum stopped me and I only managed the floor - several times!
William

Hmm I know a boy whose exactly the same. At the Christmas Show in Larkhall I was chatting pleasantly with a lady outside, who will remain nameless due to my embarrasment, when I noticed Mason had ****ed his leg ( a rare thing in itself which normally brings praise) and was peeing all down her trousers

Thankfully she took it in good grace!
I'm glad you had a good day, I wish I had been there but I'm immersed in decorating my flat in preparation for sale. Can't wait to see the pix.
Marie

Ambers Mo

What a great day yesterday was!

Many thanks to everyone for their hard work. It is much appreciated.

Thanks to Ricky for judging and for Ian, who at a moments notice became the photographer for the day. Not an easy job, but one that he carried out very successfully.

Thanks to absolutely everyone who made the day such a success. Whether you baked, or transported a dog or helped to man either the cafe or the information stall or moved tables and chairs about, without your help we could not continue to home greyhounds, and of course raise funds.

If I have forgotten anyone it is unintentional.

See you all at the next event!

I will post the pictures, but it may take me some time.

Joyce

Ambers Mo

The amount raised at the Easter Collar Parade is £694.52!

This is a fantastic sum and a real boost to GAL's funds.

In addition 2 applications were received to home dogs and one fostering application.

All in all a very successful day!

Joyce

Santas Little Helper · Master

Well Done on raising such a huge amount. Looks like everyone had a fun time. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that all 3 applications are successful.