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The "Hotwire"
Publication of the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Southern
California
www.gwpsocal.com
November 2001
Karen Nelsen, Editor
(310) 530-3264
e-mail: ruwyrd@aol.com |
Harvey Rawn, Webmaster
(805) 386-1668
e-mail: rawn@loop.com |
CLUB STUFF
The refurbishing of the Club trailer is scheduled for Sunday November
17th at 10AM. The trailer is at Jimmy and Linda Rice’s “old” house
in Palmdale. Jimmy and Linda have moved to Rosamond. At press
time, it is unknown if the trailer will be taken to their new
place or remain at the house in Palmdale. If you are planning
to help with the trailer, will you please contact Dominic Milano
at 909-333-2710 or Don Magoon at 909-734-2939. That way we can
let you know the exact location of the trailer. Please pack a
“brown bag” for lunch and bring something to drink…a sander would
be most helpful as well.
The February Field Trial has been approved by AKC. Don Magoon
is working on judges.
Joan Payton reports that the supported entry is scheduled with
the Antelope Valley Kennel Club Show on Sunday December 9th. We
will have an area set up on the show grounds for a potluck after
we show. Everyone can bring whatever they like to share, but call
Joan so that we don’t have a bunch of salads and nothing else.
We will also do the “doggie” gift exchange. Gifts are limited
to $10 max…but be sure to gift-wrap it! Joan’s number is 661-589-3399
or email her at paytonpack@earthlink.net
New address and phone number: Linda and Jimmy Rice 4687 W. Avenue
A, Rosamond 93560. Phone number is 661-256-4902…email is the same:
rice@as.net
HUNT TEST REPORT
From Linda Ercoli
The test itself went very well. We received compliments about
the judges, our hospitality and about how well the test was run
which is consistent with our club’s reputation. Although entries
were down this year compared to the previous years, we had folks
come from far and wide from Arizona, the Central Coast, and
San Diego. We had two new members (Marietta and Don) enter their
GWP Dirk. Debbie Perrott earned her second leg on Cera, her Spinone.
Karla Weber finished her setter Duke in Senior Hunter, and her
girl Willie earned two Senior legs.
Many thanks to club members Linda Rice, who as usual did a GREAT
job with the food; to the Morrison’s for pitching in, and to Jimmy
Rice for supporting the club with his many entries. Our fabulous
gunners, Mike Eisen and Brian Hoyle did a terrific job too!!
BIG BRAGS
Congratulations to the Magoons, Joan Payton and Franz Neuwirth!
Ch Jay-Mar’s All That Glitters (Magoon’s) and Ch FairOaks Smoking
Gun, JH (Payton), and Ch Neudorf’s GI Joe(Neuwirth) were announced
as invitees to the American Dog Classic. The Top Twenty dogs in
each breed, based on breed points earned through October 10th
were extended invitations.
October 14th at Henderson, Nevada: Winner’s Bitch Cynister’s
Afternoon Delight (Don & Cathy Magoon)(from the 6-9 month class,
no less!!)
GWPCA NATIONALS
I left California on October 2nd to drive to Michigan for the
Nationals. Had great weather and fabulous vistas on the way there.
Of course, once the event started, so did the rain…luckily, the
show was held indoors, but it got cold and nasty! The first day
of the field events were bright and sunny, but the rain started
again on the second through the fourth day! I left a day or so
before the end of the field events. I drove a total of 5, 300
miles and was in ten states!
I took Stormie (Ch Silent Storm A’Brewin, MH, CD) and Major (RLB/SGR
Sonofawitch) as my traveling companions. Storm took first place
in the Veteran Bitch (10 and over) Class, and she would have had
a 189 in Veteran Obedience IF she had decided to stay put in the
long sit and the long down. I was only 30 feet away, but you know
how ‘wires are!!!
Major didn’t do well in the Derby…our West Coast dogs are totally
unfamiliar with running tree lines! He also kept coming back to
see where I was (Bill Richardson was doing the handling). Major
did a lot better in the Field Futurity, having two finds which
he pointed with great style, however, his run was not that great!
He did do a fabulous job at the Water Test, which he passed! Major
also took first place in the American Bred class.
The Fort Detroit Club did a great job in putting the event on.
Next year’s event will be in Nebraska and most events will be
run by the parent club. In 2003, it is planned that the Nationals
be held in Reno, Nevada, with the field events at Red Rock.
MEMBERSHIP DUES RENEWAL
Just a gentle reminder that membership dues are due January 1,
2002. There is a renewal form with this issue. Please take a few
minutes to mail your dues to Fran…that way, it’ll be done with
and outta the way!
COMING EVENTS
Hunt Tests:
November 17/18…GSP of Orange County…Mary Graves, secretary…626-963-7160
December 8/9…Gordon Setter Club of America…Sandy Rust, Secretary…760-363-7307
Field Trials:
November 9/10/11…GSP of Riverside County…Stevie Casdorph, Secretary
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