Fiona's update

Well finally found somewhere with internet access. The access at the motel is pretty limited, and internet cafe's don't want to be found. So sorry to those who thought I might update the blog more regularly, but hopefully I will make up for that now.
Flight for the 2nd wave went really well, though we will not be relying too much on Kevin's navigational skills for a while. Arrived at the airport, only 2 of us got pulled aside at customs and due to the warning about cleaning our shoes the rest of us went through really quickly. Once the dogs were through - about 9 hours I think after we left them - we went to the Pedigree park and gave them a run. Then to the motel - great place to stay with lots of parking and a walk round the corner to a nice free running exercise area - can walk about half an hour on the grass.
Went to supermarket - us 4 ladies filled the shopping trolley ably managed by Pete who was amazed at what went in, and how we were going to split the bill. It was easy, we decided the Rohdes had just sold their house so Elaine was shouting for the weekend (Alan, I'm sure you agreed to this before she left?).
Had a quick lie down, then off for training. By this stage we had been up for about 18 hours so were feeling a bit jaded. There were heaps of dogs training - 60-80 maybe? 2 courses were set up and all the 500 dogs waited in line to run the courses. The 200, 300, 400, 600 dogs were put together and we used the other gear - brilliant for me cos I got to set up different stuff and had lots of practice. Cannon was hesitant first time over dw and seesaw cos they are on the same angle and neither have slats. But after a couple of repetitions he was fine. The other 2nd wave dogs were fine after a while as well. Jumps are so different - very wide and constructed of broom handles (bought from Bunnings) with plastic cups on the side. They have a spike on the bottom so stick in the ground. Unfortunately easy to knock down as well. Then back to unit for well deserved sleep.