SCWTCSC SPECIALTY WEEKEND

The fog lifted just as the green wooden gypsy cart rambled onto the lush field. From its crooked little chimney a thin curl of smoke rose like a ribbon, the colorful beads jangled against the door, all greeting the early morning with a cheerful hello. Madame Wheatenski drove the cart amid the tents already set up for the caravan. She set her table in the soft grass, put out her Tarot cards and gently placed her crystal ball on the black tablecloth. She sat down; overcome by her vision...I see ribbons in your future...bright smiles, good food, lots of sunshine and many ribbons. I see friends, people are clapping, people are smiling, and you are surrounded by ribbons.

 

The vision was so right! Madame Wheatenski’s cart stayed in the ring the whole weekend along with her special Wheaten Tarot cards, and Wheaten gypsy artwork. Thanks to the imagination and hard work of Joan Johnson and Carolyn Filing, their friend Barbara, and the fabulous artwork of Jody Sylvester.

 

The weekend began on Friday, June 20th with a Supported Entry at the Long Beach Kennel Club Show. Judging was done by Lydia Coleman Hutchinson. Marilyn and Lauren Smith and Merrillee Ford spun their magic over the hospitality table all day.

 

Saturday was also a Supported Entry, this time for the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills and judged by Clay Coady. The Ford and Smith families again made hospitality memorable.

 

That evening we had our annual “Dinner on the Green.” During dinner Jim Herzog presented a beautiful bowl to Richard and Sonya Urquhart on behalf of SCWTCNC, for their dedication to the breed. The Urquharts are moving to Alabama.

 

After dinner Stephen Steging, our auctioneer extraordinaire, auctioned off the Wheaten gypsy centerpieces and the ring decorations. The lively auction was full of laughter and heartfelt friendship. Thanks to Cecily Jones Skinner for making the dinner arrangements. It was delicious!

 

The next morning was our SCWTCSC Specialty. Sweepstakes was judged by Gwen Meyer and the breed judge was Candy Way.

 

Hospitality was presented by Michael La Motte and Marc Boyer. Our amazing raffle chaired by Jeanine and Myrna Flavell was held. Each year they somehow manage to top themselves with all the amazing items the collect. Thanks to all the many club members that contributed.