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Thanks to all the Poole team in the kitchen, Joint best control marks. 91.5, 35, (2&4),
escorts, certificate writing and base stew- 32.5, 20
ard. I had a great team in the field, Lindsey Chris Gregory with THRIFTWOOD AL-
and Rob tracklaying, also the runoff tracks, LEGRA, CDEx-TDEx, G Ret, 197. 94.5, 26,
with Kathy laying the searches and control (2.5&3), 31.5, 20
scribe. It was such a pleasure to have such Gary Atkins with WTCh GLENALPINE
a knowledgeable, experienced and fun peo- PETE, CDEx–TDEx, BC, 196. Joint best
ple who know how to lay tracks in the forest. control marks. 95.5, 28, (2&3), 32.5, 20.
How people can judge in this terrain without Kevin Hill with JOYFUL JENSON, CDEx–
having gained experience in tracklaying in WDEx, GSD, 193. 97, 34, (2&4), 27.5, 14.5
the forest beats me. I still maintain that you
should be, or have been, a competent track- * * * * * *
layer in the stake you judge. Thanks to the
competitors for entering under me and I hope NORTH EAST COUNTIES
you enjoyed my tests. Lastly, thanks to my WORKING TRIALS SOCIETY
wife, Lé, for her support before and during
the trial and for walking my dog every day. 5 – 9 October 2016
31 entered, with 27 working the tracks; 12 Satley Village Hall
qualified to the control and I ended with 10
qualifiers. This was one of the largest num- Stake: TD
bers of qualifiers and I feel I succeeded with
my plan. I did not want the stake to be won Judge: JILL CARRUTHERS
and lost on any one test and was looking for Tracklayers: Colin Wilson, Dave Stewart,
a package, with the emphasis on the tracking. Andrea Lynd and Gary Martin
Steward: Lorraine Wilson
1st Jane Wood with LUDGATE POW- I would like to thank the society and commit-
ER ‘N’ GLORY, CDEx-TDEx, BC, 211, Q. tee for asking me to judge here again; I have
CC and, subject to KC confirmation, now a lots of very fond memories of working my
Working Trials Champion - also best track. dogs at Tow Law.
What a year you have had, ups and downs. Many thanks must go to Julz; she is an ace
Congratulations. 97.5, 34, (3&4), 31, 18.5 trials manager, nothing is left to chance, eve-
2nd Sheila Tannert with TARNEDGE rything organised for the smooth running of
WISP, CDEx–TDEx, Lab, 205, Q. Reserve this trial. Thanks must also go to Dave Smith
Ticket. 94.5, 33, (3&4), 27.5, 20 (the farmer), Julz`s partner; he organised his
3rd Margaret Robinson with WTCh stock so we could work nine tracks on one of
JUST ARRAN AT TRENTVALLEY, CDEx- his farms, then just a short drive for the next
TDEx, WSD, 204.5. Q. 94.5, (3&4), 30.5, 15 two and the spare track.
4th Les Allen with TADMARTON The helpers are second to none - very efficient
ENZO, CDEx–TDEx, Lab, 200.5, Q. 93.5, ladies at the base, Tracey, Fran, Caroline and
35, (2&4), 32, 20 Heather; fantastic team in the kitchen, Linda,
Annie and Liz, you work wonders throughout
Also qualified TDEx: the trial and I know how hard the catering is.
Sarah Burroughes with TARNEDGE VEL- Bless you for all the food at the base and in
VET, CDEx–TDEx, Lab, 200. 93.5, 35, the field - it was very, very welcome and oh,
(2&4), 31.5, 20 so scummy.
Charlie Taylor handling GLENALPINE TD Tracklayers were Colin Wilson, 3 days,
NIKKI, CDEx–TDEx, BC, 200. 96, 27, Dave Stewart, 4 days, Andrea Lynd, 2 days,
(3&3), 27, 20 and Gary Martin, 2 days. Thank you one and
Pat Parkinson with WAGGERLAND MY all for giving up your free time to help pro-
SHADOW, CDEx–TDEx, WSD, 198.5. vide the competitors with very accurately laid
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