And I’m home. We had a very successful trip, with nearly every dog in the van scoring at least one major win over the two weekends we showed, starting with my own “Venus” at the Miniature Schnauzer Club of Michigan specialty, and culminating with handling the 8 1/2 month puppy “Mystique’s Finding Neverland” (Thriller) to Best of Winners at the American Miniature Schnauzer Club national at Montgomery County. He’s bred and owned by a good friend, but like everyone else on the string, a member of the extended Minuteman “family”.
Thanks to all the guest bloggers who filled in so ably, yet again. Blogging will be a bit slow while I gather my wits and catch up on both current events and sleep…
Me and Venus at Devon, where she placed second.
the only Venus i see in that foto is you dearie…
She’s smaller than she appears when alone with nothing to compare her to. (Venus, not Kate)
A warm welcome back Kate and congratulations!
Good dog!
Who’s a good dog!/to the dogs.
That “Venus” has both her arms…and her head…a solid Conservative one too!
Welcome back Kate!
Welcome safely & successfully home.
Sorry.
Good job guest bloggers all.
Good stuff , thanks.
Congratulations on another successful outing Kate.
Congratulation to you and the doggies, Kate. Nice to have you back, however.
love me, love my dog.
my lab practices that every day. LOL !!!
Magnificent competitor.
Handler looks pretty good also.
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Just an all around good show.
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Congratulations.
OMG! I can’t believe you guys are comparing Kate to a planet!
Congratulations Kate. Welcome back.
Congrats!
And is that ring on your left ring finger of a particular kind? 🙂
As nice as I am sure he is, he’s no relation.
Congratulations and welcome back! We certainly missed you!
Oh, now I get how you set the pose.. Pin his heels and tail to a big fat rope….but isn’t that cheating? ;~))
Congratulations! Isn’t life joyful?
We are blessed to have you safely returned after your bountiful voyage. Looking forward to the stories of victories and triumphs.
Any new wines or beer that you might recommend from your adventure?
Cheers!
Thank Alla Kate is back! Not to diminish the quality of the guest bloggers’ posts, but y’know…. Kate’s the absolute best.
Great job Kate! Great job Venus!
Well, It looks like we are on the count down to 20 million…. I remember the first. Good job Kate, thank you for everything you do.
Welcome back and congrats! Beautiful dog! I guess you are tired from the travels but it sounds like a great experience.Thanks to guest bloggers too.
Wow…one picture of Kate sure gets a stir around here…lol…can’t blame you guys tho. Conservative (small c) girls are the best, right?
Mark…word got out awhile ago that Lance was the lucky guy 🙂
kate.is.hot
sorry had to say it :/
Since you’re all making borderline-inappropriate comments about Kate’s appearance, I’d like to point out that she bears a distinct physical resemblance to the young Gloria Steinem.
And yes, apparently Steinem was the “hot feminist” back in the day.
Anyway, I’m glad Kate’s back, to liberate us from the EBD/Cjunk tyranny! (I kid because I love, to quote Krust the Clown.)
Congrats re. doggies.
Well done Kate and welcome back.
Welcome home Kate.
Hope I’m at least one of your favorite bulldogs. 🙂
Brava, Kate–and congrats to your little dogs too!
It’s good to have you back. (Many thanks to EBD and the rest of the crew.)
Thanks, bluetech, I missed that update. Even greater congrats!
Welcome back, Kate!
Now that you are home and rested, how about a contest or a poll?
For instance, guess the date your SDA site will hit 20,000,000 or the date of McMillan #7 is starting production or will you or should you join SUN TV as a regular contributor?
Fun stuff!
While I appreciate the fact that you show your fans a picture or two of your endeavors, I would be remiss if I didn’t chide the photographer for taking a picture of a rope when the real subjects are behind it.
You owe it to yourself to have a portrait of you “showing”, if that is the right term, your pride & joys. An official press release version suitable for addition in the next Kennel Klub article written about your Schnauzer successes.
Oh, congratulations to you on your showings and surviving 4300 miles on the road.
It was the only photo I could find that didn’t make me look like I hadn’t slept the night before – which I hadn’t!
So now that you have a ring, when is the date!!?
Mucho congrats!!!
Love the boots, and I love that breed but boy do they have attitude.
‘So good to see both you and one of your beautiful dogs, Kate.
Welcome home! Guest bloggers were GR-8.
Kate, so glad you’re back.
And, such a successful trip too. Bravo.
Welcome home Kate! Congratulations to you and the heavenly Venus.
Welcome home Kate! Congratulations to you and the heavenly Venus.
Yet another attractive rightwing woman…
What is it about conservative women? :p
Good to know you and your little pals are safely home.
Congratulations on the wins.
yes indeed..a few rather dodgey remarks re the pulchitrudinossity of Herself….regrettable really…
you’ll notice i kept my remarks within the classical tradition…which is my style…classy yet with a soupcon of the scintillatingly pimpy…
one musn’t appear too eager…restraint above all mes amis…observe the bon ton YET somehow insert the merest hint of louche…
again…i am a master of the metier….
soon i will have a website…lecons…and paypal!
Mmm Nice, to have you back as well.
john begley: the way i figure it, theres no point in beating around the bush.
Congratulations to Kate McMillan and Lance on their engagement!
Wow, who would have thunk it!!
Kathy and Arnie, now Kate McMillan and Lance!!
Woot!
Happy day for conservative bloggers!!!