Mid November

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend with our good friends and Thornapple Family,
James, Heidi & Madison Smith! It was a thrill to meet beautiful baby Madison for the first time
and to hold her. Congratulations James & Heidi for finishing your boy, Spencer (CH. Testimonys True
Magic at Silon out of CH. Testimonys Walkin On Water x Hisaws Flyin By ), with a 5 point major on
Saturday under Judge Peggy Goldman at the Susque-Nango Kennel Club!
A HUGE thank you James and assistants for all of your help over the weekend!

Our 6 month old Scorch daughter, Mika (Thornapple Scandalous), took a 4 point major
from the Bred By class on Friday under Judge Mr. James Edward Noe.
Central New York Kennel Club
On Sunday, Mika took Reserve Winners to a 4 point major!
Judge Joy Brewster fell in love! Chenango Valley Kennel Club
Not bad for a puppy on her 2nd weekend out!

Our 7 month Shamba son, Sirus (Thornapple King Of Stars), won his Bred By class each day!

Maria Neff was in Columbus, Ohio, over the weekend.
CH Thornapple Dixie Darling took Best Opposite Sex on Saturday!
Judge Dr. Donald A. Gill * Mid Ohio Cluster
Dixie is owned by Tomomi Nakano * Oita, Japan

We have been on a very big Nordic winner show in Norway. Nearly 6000 dogs
entered, Norways biggest dog show ever! It was 33 Aussies. Damon was BOB
and Janis BOS. Both got there official title NORDIC WINNER 2006!!!! Damon
also became Norwegian champion!!!! And he didn't end with BOB.....!!!! He
ended up as group winner and third in the BEST IN SHOW!!!!!!! Best dog from overseas....

We are very happy but very tired.... we were back home at half past two
this night..... it costs a lot to be at the top LOL!!!!!!! Love, Anna-Lena
Congratulations Anna-Lena & Niklas Munkvall!

And big news from Amanda of Cuebiyar Aussies in Australia!
Just thought you'd like to know we showed Courage this weekend, one
show each Saturday and Sunday and he was BOB both times, once for 11
points and the other for 8 points. He's now only needs 7 more points
for his championship :) Amanda
Thornapple Sub Zero "Courage"
Congratulations Amanda!

Congratulations to Riot's mom & dad, Ami Boxer & Jordan Romanelli!
Happy Wedding Day November 18, 2006! We couldn't be happier for you!
Thank you for sending photos, Ami!

I only have photos from pre-wedding (rehersal, rehersal dinner, and
getting ready day of) so far.... I do have some photos from the
reception that friends took, its a slideshow that they made I will
have to see if they can send me a link everyone can view... but all
of the bridesmaids went out partying downtown afterward (there are
so VERY funny photos)... hahahaha.... anyhow here are a few from
the rehearsal.

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The Thursday before the wedding Jordan and I took just our parents
out for a nice dinner at the California Grill on top of Disney's
Contemporary Resort. What makes it extra special is that we had
dinner while the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom were being done
and you have a bird's eye view of them and they even play the
choreographed music! It was a wonderful time and a nice relaxing
preview for ourselves and our parents before all the festivities
started! Here are a few more photos:

Nell finished her RAE title this weekend. Ten double qualifying rounds in twelve weeks.
I am going to try and send a picture. I also had an official picture taken with the judge yesterday.
Nell met a lovely group of young people at the show that became her own cheering squad.
She truly does have an incredible temperament. Have a wonderful family Thanksgiving.
Our family Blessings, Love Jenny and NELL
Congratulations, Jenny & Thornapple Kiss Me Nellie!

Dear SAOVA Friends,Some form of the anti-pet breeder Santorum-Durbin Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS) will be
introduced next year, but we have one more task to finish *right now*. The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (S3880)
passed the House yesterday afternoon, to the dismay of many animal activists and dangerous zealots.
Two Wisconsin legislators, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner and Rep. Tom Petri, were instrumental
in passing this important bill. The remaining piece of work for us in this Congress is to insist the
Senate bury HR503, HSUS's ill-named "Horse Protection Act" amendment.

HR503 places emotion ahead of animal welfare and public health, sets dangerous precedents of Federal interference
in animal owners' end-of-life decisions and establishes a special, quasi-human status for a livestock species.
It also results in less, not more, protection for unwanted equines and places significant financial burdens on state
and local governments. That's why the American Veterinary Medical Association, most horse groups and the
National Association of Counties oppose this bill.
Please *CALL or FAX* your two Senators *TODAY* and urge that they reject HR503.
Contact phones numbers may be found at http://www.congress.org/
House OKs bill aimed at animal activists

And News from Kathryn Ross-Nash!
We had a fun week end. Saw Michael Wilson. The stock at Raspberry Ridge was
extremely challenging. I believe they thought 2 legged dogs and 4 legged
dogs where after them! Goose earned his HT- he was wonderful! I have faith
after his performance that we will be able to earn a PT soon and them- well
a REAL title. Mav was amazing. The first day only 3 dogs in PT qualified and
then the second day only two (one was with a professional trainer). My boys
worked their hearts out for me!!!

Anyhow- we now have Ch. Thornapple's Wingman of Te Amo CGC, HT,TDI and Ch.
Te Amo's Top Gun- Wild Child, CD, CGC, STD's,PT, TDI. Momma is sooooooooo
proud! We are bursting with pride too, Kath! Congratulations!