SATURDAY 2.4.2011: Garage Sale was held at LTP. We improved on the previous earnings, but there are still many trips to be made to the Salvos and the tip! Literally closed the door on the Garage Sale and headed off on our three day Training Trip 001. The decision was made to venture forth into untried territory. We travelled an hour from home to Clarence Town which enabled us if need be, to retreat to the "LTP Safe House" - baby steps! We managed the unpowered site relatively well - higlights included:
- On day 2 finally locating the pump button for water supply.
- Locking ourselves "in" the main area of the van and having to exit through the driver's cabin.
- Smugly sitting (with drink in hand), under the awning we had methodically set up, only to be told that with the slightest wind gust the awning would recoil uncontrollably against the motorhome. We had forgotten the main support bracket!
MADISON STALKING THE PREY! - Julie Andrews (Carole), standing in the farmer's paddock arms outstretched yelling "Shayden come", as Shayden chased the cow across hill and dale. He ran through two paddocks and managed to muster the entire herd back to the barn. The only hiccup came when he ran into the wire fence and scared himself otherwise we felt the final sighting would have been the white blur disappearing over the horizon. Cannot emphasise the value (or not), of Obedience Classes!
