My second day in St. Louis was truly filled to the brim! It started by taking in the Smooth Coat competition at the Regional Speciality. Not necessarily surprised by any of the judges picks, we hd a very nice representation of the breed here today, that is for sure!
Since we wrapped up fairly early today (no sweepstakes and less of the variety generally entered) we decided to be tourists and leave campus! Suzanne and I gathered a crew of fellow wanna-be tourists and off to the St. Louis Arch we went! It was a fabulous afternoon of laughs, adventure and of more laughs. A great time had by all with company like no other. Kathy and her sister had me in stitches the entire time and Bev is just the kindest person ever. So thoughtful. I enjoy ANY time shared with Suzanne! Another sister from another mister.
Seeing the arch is a bucket list item for sure but to any future arch adventurers I suggest you prepare for the close quarters on the ride up and down – it’s a short trip but still, make sure you showered and smell nice first!!! At a minimum, be sure to LIKE who you are traveling with!!
We got back to the hotel just in time to primp and pretty up for the CCA Top 20 event this evening. I ave to say that this years committee did a fabulous job putting the event together! The ambiance was perfect and the room looked beautiful! The centerpieces were to-die-for and were auctioned off to some very lucky people at the end of the evening. Of course, the dogs were stellar! I loved the fact that they brought back past Top 20 Winners, including the club’s first ever winner, Rocco!
Getting to hang with friends – old and new – made the evening a Top 20 for the memory books as well. It really was a fabulous night and so glad I got to be Suzanne’s date! LOL!! There’s no-one else I would have wanted to tackle tonight with – Besides, the cocktails were on the weak side 😉
