Glen and I made it into the local press...

[Susan Stone]

This lovely picture of Glen (and me...) appeared in the local newspaper last saturday. During a training session in the woods for 'search and rescue' I found an old coin or amulett with an engraving of St. George on one side and Jesus in a sailing ship on the other. The inscription said 'In Tempestate Securitas' (roughly: safety in the storm) Not knowing what to do with it I sent it to the local press. They did some research and said it was a 'St. Georg's Amulett' possibly made in Kemnitz, then Hungary and now Slovakia, dating from sometime between 17th and 19th century... and should keep me safe and sound! OK, 19th century does not sound that interesting so I've now sent it to the historical museum to see if they can tell me more... The paper wanted a picture of me in the woods together with my dog. I only took Glen - didn't want to scare the photographer;-))

[Susan Stone]

These 'non-showdog husbands' really are quite handy - but they need very skilled handling...
Maybe we could set up a E.S. puppy minder exchange organisation - I'll be needing one soon too!

[Marta Galuszka]

It is very interesting story.Great to find amulett like that:-) If you will know something more about it please let us know.
P.S. It is great to know how you look like:-)

[Johanna Blacklake]

Nice photo and interesting finding!!

And now I really sorry that I'll miss Crufts this year......!! Wanna see you all weirdos too...

[ursula wilby]

I hope someone will capture the group of ladies wearing pink hats and dumbbells...
And yes Ill join the Puppy-Minder-Exchange-Group!!!!!!!!!!!
Mind you, I dont want to mind anybody elses puppies...I just want someone to help me!

[Laura Kolbach]

I think we should start a new discussion, called FORUM. where we talk about these important things :-) Ursula, I can take care of your pups but you pay my flight to faaaaar-away Sweden :-)

[ursula wilby]

Careful what you write Laura! I may take you up on the offer!
Budapest-Copenhagen is no great problem....:-)

[Susan Stone]

Thanks to all who commented on the 'real' thing! I'll keep you informed...
to Laura - do you take advance bookings?
to the Crufts-goers: Keep us updated on the pink hat appearance - maybe Colin will publish the photo on IS UK?

[ursula wilby]

Frances, you have hit the nail on the head! Rent out your husband (when he is not required) and make enough money to keep the horse in training!
Brilliant!

PS. Does he have dual skills? Like gardening or fixing cars? That would CERTAINLY push the rental up! God, I think you could retire ....and spend ALL your time at shows and whatnot!

[Monique VIRY]

Et voilà, nous te découvrons une qualité supplémentaire : découvreuse de trésor !!!
Glen a l'air bien fier sur la photo.
Amitiés
Monique

[Jo Ottinger]

lovely picture. great find. have a wonderful time at crufts