The A Gang arrived on Thursday 11th September 2008. All 12 of them; 6 girls and 6 boys sadly though one girl died of a massive heart attack, leaving 11 to keep Milly very busy. I helped of course, but this is really about so many people who have made life so much easier for me during this very busy time which is not quite over yet:
Hedy and Campbell for trusting me to take care of Milly and allowing me to breed this gorgeous litter of puppies while on her stay in Cranbourne West, Victoria. Thank you Hedy and Campbell.
Richard Boots for taking such good care of Xardiko, who at the tender young age of 7 and a half sired this litter of 12. For taking annual leave the second week of the puppies lives to ensure that each got a good drink of milk from Milly and continuing to come each week day before going to work even when the A Gang went outside and was weaned, Richard comes to give them lunch and have a play with them. For going on long drives to bring wild game for the A Gang to eat and experience the joys of being a carnivore. For helping with the A Gang at the vets while getting micro chipped. For taking Archie and Ace to the vet for an ear check up. For taking another week annual leave and spending more time with the A Gang and of course taking Zeta for a walk occasionally. Truly a wonderful friend and one I could not have managed without.Thank you Richard.
Stephen Tilley for keeping the A gang in good supply of wild game, something these little carnivorous grey bundles of joy have unequivocally enjoyed and loved and in turn helping to keep my feed bill down a little. Thank you Steve.
My mum Barbara for keeping the A Gang in clean bedding around the clock, for getting up with me at 0430 each morning before I set of for work to help me feed the A Gang, for being ever so understanding during this time and for being supportive.
To Vania Panton, my boss, for being very flexible, supportive and understanding when I asked for time off at short notice. In my many years of being in the work force, Vania is in but a very small group of bosses who I have worked for that has shown this level understanding. Thank you Vania.
To Lee and Chris Hinks for helping with the socializing and feeding of the A Gang. For helping with the beading of new name ribbons for the A Gang. The new name ribbons made Richard's job easier to know who is who, LOL. Britfeld Artica a.k.a Tinker Bell is a very lucky puppy to be going to live with Lee and Chris and their Mr Personality male Weimaraner Digger. Form helping with the pedicures and manicures, all 176 nails LOL and for helping with the worming of the A gang. Thank you Lee, Chris and Digger.
Willy, my butcher, who has been very kind to give me discounts of the meat, bones and organs for the A Gang. I am pretty sure he feels sorry for me and thinks I can not afford to eat because the A gang eat so much. Coinciding with the arrival of the A gang has been a weight loss program for me (I have lost 16.5 kilograms up to today) so I guess for Willy it made sense . . . I was looking thinner as I was spending more of the meat etc for the puppies, LOL.
Hells bells I hope I have remembered everyone and everything each and every one of you has done to help me during the A Gang development.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Naming Names
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Dear Sally,
Thank you for the kind words. We have known each other for a long time now and both litters you bred; with Mindy "E" litter and now Milly with "A" (2) have been a delight to have been involved with. Campbell and I haven't done any of the hard yakka involved in assisting the puppies but we have been delighted to follow from afar their development and progress. Your kennel has provided us with two beautiful bitches and in return I know we have 'lent' back two lovely girls to help your kennel name and high reputation to continue. What more could a good friendship be about!
I would also like to add my appreciation to your mother, Barbara. What a wonderful support and lovely lady. She's quite remarkable for her stamina. (The beautiful knitted socks and vest have been an added and unexpected bonus. The warmth they have provided has been most welcomed at some very cold times.)
Thank you also to Richard. I echo your sentiments Sally. The puppies, (Richard's dog, Xardiko, has sired to Milly) have the potential to be exceptional Weimaraners.
Thank you Stephen, for all the good tucker. Thank you to all 'the others' also, (young, old and in-between), who have helped socialise, clean-up and assist the Britfeld 'A' (2) litter in a myriad of ways.
Finally, the new owners. Thank you for buying one of Milly and Xardiko's puppies. You have the opportunity to share some wonderful years with your new companions and experience the joy of owning a Weimaraner. This also comes along with the knowledge of having the back-up and support of a truly dedicated breeder who knows her stuff and will always be there to help you.
Thanks Sally.
(please pass on to the relevant parties, on my behalf.)
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