Winterpaws Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Just wondering who is coming along to the SAR seminar? I have been looking forward to this for months and can't wait to meet Julie and some of her dogs! Toying with the idea of staying up at Kurrajong on the Saturday night as the drive is sooooooo long for us. Anyone else interested in bunking down if I can find some accomodation for us. We could grab a pub meal for dinner..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibear Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey there....... How are you I will be there, but you already knew that :p I was wondering if you were going to travel up and back both days, bit of a hike for you! I'm with you, very excited about seeing these dogs in action! Should be an awesome weekend! See you Saturday! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latisha Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I am going too. I am so psyched about it!! I can't believe it is finally hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (well almost)!!! I have to try and write all my questions down because my head is all over the place (it normally is but it is worse than usual because it is so close). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidoney Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Kavik and I are both coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanygz Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 what's that? am i missing something? and where is it held? i am really interested in it :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) SAR workshop NSW SAR Workshop Victoria Edited April 20, 2006 by myszka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yep I'm coming :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbear Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Anyone else for a DOL sleepover? We are tossing up between the pub (nice but cheap) or something a bit flasher. With the price of petrol staying over is a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 OK just waiting back to hear from Gillbear for final confirmation but looks like I might book a cabin that can sleep 5 if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbear Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Sounds good Cin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Booked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Hope all is going well at the seminar. Look forward to hearing all about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latisha Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 (edited) It was unreal!! The dogs, SARDA team and K9 Force were fantastic. I have been trying to go over everything in my head but I just keep getting images of the dogs running off on the searches and then the finds and it still blows me away. The enthusiasm and accuracy was absolutely amazing. It is really hard to put into words as I have never really seen anything like it. I would like to thank Julie, Andrew, Pat, Chris and Steve again for making it an awesome weekend. It was informative but also a tonne of fun too. Everyone was so down to earth and funny which was such a nice surprise (not that I thought SARDA wouldn't be but they exceeded my expectations in every sense). I am still buzzing a bit so I am going to try and walk it off but a couple of comments: Andrew - Hope you leg is ok!! Julie - I didn't know River was Stamps son hehe Winterpaws - did you get the tweezers out and have fun removing foreign objects? AliBear - I will think of Granny Bikie every time I am sad! K9 - Better luck hiding people next time in VIC! It was a pretty good effort though. GillBear - Good luck with the part time! Sidoney - Think of 1hr 15m as "quality time" with your son haha Kavik - If I ever need mint tea bags, I am going to call you Chris - You are crazy (in a good way) Pat - Nice to meet you and I think I will use your 'sponge' cake recipe Sorry if I forgot anyone! I think the social aspect of the weekend made it more fun for me too. I hope everyone in VIC gets the same amount out of it as I did! Kristy Edited April 23, 2006 by Latisha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidoney Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 (edited) Good weekend, learned a lot ... and stuff that can be applied in other doggy areas than search and rescue. Thanks everyone for a great, fun, friendly weekend. BTW Ellie says Helloooo everyone and I know she had fun too. Yes it was a good bonding time thanks :rolleyes:. We played lots of I spy, number games, etc. and we got to see several species of bird including silver eyes, red browed finches, and what I think was probably a rufous whistler. River (AKA "Son of Stamp") was a welcome sight though. Considering he'd been working for an hour and had already found several people I think he and Julie did great. Edited April 23, 2006 by sidoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Awesome awesome awesome. I am so tired though that I will post more tomorrow No foreign objects have yet been removed - ummmm long story but ouch it hurts My foot has swollen up and I have a nice golfball sized lump! I really reccomend camouflage pants and boots to those attending in Melbourne - eh Steve :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidoney Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Black boots were definitely the go ... my feet felt out of place in runners ... and was it camo pants or even perhaps bulletproof pants? :rolleyes: Just to add to my previous post, I'd been expecting to learn a lot, but I had not anticipated what a fun weekend it was, I'd actually been expecting to be somewhat intimidated by ultra capable people ... well they were certainly ultra capable, people and dogs, but intimidating was a long way off the mark. The friendliness and approachability of the SARDOG team went a long way to setting the sociable tone of the weekend, which when added to the learning experience gained, made it a most memorable and worthwhile weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Hello how do I find out more about these seminars - I'm in VIC and would love to go to one of these seminars... Cheers Gillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidoney Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Details on these pages: K9 force homepage (has Vic workshop links and info) Search and Rescue Vic weekend info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) Thanks Sidoney, I've already emailed to get in for the workshop - havent heard back yet though. I've heard really good stuff about K9 Force (Steve) and really want to get to a workshop. Didnt see the SAR page till you sent it to me - so thanks. Although dont know if it's just me or not but I havent been able to see any dates for the SAR workshop!! - Gillian Edited April 24, 2006 by Gillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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