Since making it to USDAA (United States Dog Agility Association) Masters level Scott and Beta have done really well so far they have earned their Master Relay title, excelled at Master Snooker but they have struggled with Master Standard.
But 2 weeks ago they had a wonderful run and Qualified taking first place in the 16" division.
Can you tell who was the most excited?
I am so proud of Scott and our little girl Beta. They had an awesome show last weekend at the ACE Agility Trial in Granby, MA.
Beta took first in the Master Snooker class and got a super Q which means she had the highest score in the class. She was also the fastest!!!
She also took first place in Master jumpers with a blinding speed of 29.6 seconds!!! She was fantastic and her dad did her proud with his fabulous handling.
What a team!!!!!
Last week Scott and I took a pistol safety class. I wasn't sure how I would like it but the class was really interesting. I learned to load a revolver and semi-automatic, how to clean a hand gun and lots of safety stuff. It was very interesting and the guy teaching the class was entertaining. I was really pleased I scored a 94 on the written test. Scott got 100, show-off!
On Saturday we finished the class at the shooting range and that was really fun. We shot everything from an old style single action .22 revolver to a .45 semi-automatic. The instructor also had a 460 revolver, it was mammoth. I didn't shoot that, the percussion from everyone else shooting it was enough for me.
Here's a small sampling of the guns we used.
I got used to the recoil and the noise pretty quickly and concentrated on my aim. I did much better than I thought I would. I was sure I would never hit the target and truly my shooting was quite respectable. Not only did I hit the target but had my share of bulls eyes.
Here I am shooting a .38 double action revolver. I loved this gun, it was very accurate and with .357 cartridges packed quite a punch, er, boom!
Scott's a really good shot but he has had guns for years and so has more experience than I. It was fun to go together and we met some really nice people.
So I'm hooked. I'm applying for a license. I really need to practice until I hit that bulls eye every time!
23 years ago Scott and I trudged through the Zilker Rose Garden in Austin Texas and got hitched. It was a hot day and our friends and family gathered to witness the ceremony and wish us well. Even a Japanese tour group stopped to take pictures of the occasion. We are sure somewhere in Japan people show our wedding in their vacation slides.
So we celebrate today marveling we have pulled it off for 23 years.
Happy Anniversary Scott, you're the best!!
