Hallo from Deutscheland! I am borrowing a computer so I am unable to upload any pictures…I will be need to get off at any moment so I will only say what I can.. In this area I am told there is no wireless. I am in the Detmold area and staying with one of the OG Detmold club members. Her name is Karen and she is a very sweet and gracious lady. Her house is at the entrance to a National? park called Externsteine. Believed to be important in Germanic history and claimed by neo-Pagens. The Summer Soltice is on the 21st and this area will be packed. Already there are many `interesting´ people here. It reminds of the Annual Rainbow gatherings—which I only know about because they like to frequent the North Shore of Lake Superior. It was always most interesting when they came through Duluth.
I walked Kira along the many trails. In front of the rock formation their were about 100 people playing new age? old age? music on very odd instruments. sitting around camp fires in their unique attire. I would have taken pictures but their dogs, apparently all male, were swarming Kira and I. A big St. Bernard that made Kira look like a toy poodle. Came stalking us and kept his eye on me, and as you dog people know what I am talking about it was a hard eye. I did not avert my eyes or offer any calming signals, I let the big guy know there would be a fight. So as the dogs were circling us and I tried to keep myself between Kira and the other dogs. The St. Bernard moved in. I quickly calculated the cost of the trip vs. my Nikon camera. The camera lost. The St. Bernard got the full force of my camera on his forehead, and then a good kick and body slam from me. The other dogs were handled with kicks and body blocks from me. The dog´s owners were oblivious to whatever was going on. I thought about yelling some choice American words, but decided I was clearly already the outsider in this group and no-sense making that even more apparent.
So all is well and no Neo-Pagen-Hippy dogs violated Kira. I am bing kicked off the computer now. More later when I have the chance.
Aufwiedersehen
Julie
I’m sure it was not at all funny at the time but your story gave me a few chuckles and plenty of interesting mental pictures. Way to think on your feet, I probably would have froze.
Julie – WOW, thank goodness you ARE a good dog person. I would have reacted in the same manner. But even with that being said, you and Kira are lucky he didn’t push harder. I’m thankful you are okay – sheesh. I especially love the clueless people! How close are you to a breeding? How did Kira handle the long flight? How are you?? I look forward to more “tidbits” when you can ~ j.
Guten Abent Julie!
Wie gehts du? I am so jealous…though not about having to ward off a St Bernard! Can’t wait to hear more about your travels. Are you on your way to Marcus?
Drive safely. Eat lots of sausage and potatoes. Say hi to Marion and Karl for me.
Wiedersehen!
Julie—thank God you are a true Dog Person! Not to offend the “good” St. Bernards out there, but I have trained a few who have had a nasty attitude when they wanted something their own way. Kudos to you & Kira for getting yourselves out of a bad situation! Hopefully the camera survived…if it did, there’s an idea for the next Nikon commercial.
Guten Tag!
The pack of dogs trying to get to Kira was very scary. Their owners were too busy chanting. I was not going to let kira get gang raped by a bunch of hippy dogs! I would have done anything to stop it the dogs knew this… My Nikon is working just fine, for once I was happy it was so heavy.
Terri it is not the same with out you, but I know you wre with me in spirit. Frankfurt is now as easy as Metro, can you believe that? I have sausages coming out of my ears and enjoying every one!
Kira handled the flight beautifuly! She is doing great, just another road-trip for her.
Kira has had two very good breedings and I believe the timing was perfect. Today I am off to the Saxon area in the East to visit Maika. Then back toward Frankfurt to Karl and Marions. We will be going to show this weekend.
Tschüss
Julie
Glad to hear the camera is in working order (and Kira was spared). What a crazy/scary situation!!
Julie, thanks for the update! Your Nikon is a heck of a camera! I also agree about Saints – they are better than they were 25 years ago, but some can be very, very scary. Sausages and potatoes, yum :~) I’m so glad the timing on the breedings worked out – good girl, Kira. I look forward to hearing about your visit with Maika. Continue to travel safely ~ j.
Wow. That was a scary read, Julie. I am glad you, Kira and the Nikon are safe. I can not wait to see the photos! (I think I would have needed to kick a few pagans too.)
I hope the trip home is uneventful.
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Robin Sallie
Burnsville, MN
http://robintinaysallie.blogspot.com/
Julie, I hope you had fun at the shows! I’m anxious to hear of your visit with Maika, too. You and Kira travel home safely. I’m sure Funny’s babies will have doubled in size ~ j.