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29th September 2011
Hello All,
Well done Paul on getting the three doggies through to the next round of the Produce. Just seen the draw - excellent that they are in different heats.
Good luck for Saturday, I hope they all get through to the next round.
Best wishes,
Shirley x
16th August 2011
Very good web site.
Peter Mulligan
8th August 2011
Hi Paul
Well done on Friday night with Mary's Choice, i see the spec savers glasses are working i do hope you got two for the price of one.
Thank you and your staff for all the wonderful work you'r are doing with all the dogs through thick and thin. Keep up the good work.
Chris Cleary
31st July 2011
Just a quick thankyou to Esther for braving the M25 & North Circular yet again for Sonics first heat of Puppy Derby last night. It was a fantastic feeling having a dog running in this competition & I was so nervous before the race, Shi**ing bricks I think the saying goes LOL. He didnt quite come away in his usual fashion, but still ran through & qualified for the Semi Finals on Friday :)
Yet another exciting week for the kennel, Best of Luck with Max in the Select, hope all dogs come off safe & sound.
Regards
Gary.
23rd July 2011
Hello All,
Wishing you all the very best for the final of the Produce Stakes tonight - come on Max, just one more, there's a good lad!
Good luck Mark and Amy. We know how you feel, I bet the butterflies are going mad right now. I hope it all goes according to plan - if a dog ever deserved to win a competition, then its definitely Max.
To a good night, a safe race and a great result .....
Shirley & Steve xx
20th July 2011
Good luck to max + delwood tonight !
Steve Ellis
19th July 2011
Welcome back to Hall Green - the HG Owners Association still runs Greyhound of the Year,Greyhound of the Month, Hat Trick and Ton Up trophy awards and monthly newsletters in the Greyhound Star - all for £10 a year ! Contact Linda Noke (Membership Secretary) for details - you've got to be in it to win it, and Rock-it kennels have a record second to none in collecting the siverware!
Terry Veasey
17th July 2011
Cheers gary,i was gutted for you wen i put result on computer that he had missed his brk.but am sure he will win top race for you mate.we had the dissapointment in final of arc after flying the traps only for dirty emma to do us yet again at bend.
yes mr sallis its one of your henrys lol.
i have bin to gym again curls get the girls,is that how you pulled ess with yer curls back in day!lol
Mark
15th July 2011
Well done Max fantastic performance again, do hope you managed a little wager on Max doing the clock again tnite Mark ;) LOL,
Best of luck to you & drink up delwood in the semis, shame we couldn't be with you but hey thats the ups & downs of racing!
Cheers
Gary.
15th July 2011
Are you talking about my shirt mr beverley ! nothing wrong with pink ! anyway i mite try your trick and buy a shirt 2 sizes to small and say ive been working out at the gym !! lol
paul
14th July 2011
Mark was great to meet you too, couldn't win an A1 at Swindon LMFAO, if he gives up beeing a bookie he could always try stand up comedy LOL
Was great to see Max doing the clock, something we can only dream of, maybe one day with Sonic who knows. ;)
As Mark said thanks to all the Rock It Team for all their hard work & giving us some great sport & dreams, good luck to all the dogs, hope they all come off safe & sound, cant wait till Friday,
Regards,
Gary & Daryl.
13th July 2011
Just like to say big thankyou to paul,esther and the team for their hard work.max yet again looked tremendous and a very happy dog in paddock.
was good that sum of the other owners made the time and trip to watch sum great wins by max,sonic and delwood.
pity the bookmaker didnt lay me to break the track record,after saying max wouldnt win top heat.he even had cheek to say afterwards,matt dartnall had a dog that had won an a1 that would be 4 in front of max wen lids opened.
dont worry guv i cut him short,i said see that winning line wen they hit it second time round it would be 4 behind and to go back on his box and lose sum more money with his great judgement lol.
all quarters luk there for the taking with good breaks and bit of luck.good luck to all owners.plus enjoyed talking to sonics owners seemed really nice people and good judge of thier dogs.hope all dogs come off safe n sound.
p.s. guv, I might hav bought you a pink baseball cap if bookie had tuk bet lol.
Mark, Amy and Jake
12th July 2011
CONGRATULATIONS paul and team for a great first round of the Produce Stakes last night. So pleased for our Charlie. What can you say about Mark My Words - 28.28 - wow .... and a great performance from Drink Up Delwood and Go Go Sonic. Lets hope the draw is kind to you tomorrow.
Good luck for Round 2 - Rock It Kennels here we come!
Shirley & Steve xx
7th July 2011
Yes I would be.........LOL! And his new name is Fear reason!LOL
Esther
7th July 2011
Hi Chris,
Yeah your dog needs a pair of glasses! bit frustrating really but il give him a trial over 6 bends soon and see how he fairs.
Hope to see a few of you at swindon saturday for the produce heats , the draw hasnt been to bad for all , im sure mark and amy will be worried about facing the mighty ROCK IT REASON !
regards
paul
4th July 2011
Hi Paul
How is everything going, no luck with Mary's Choise on Friday Nigh
I hope the manager at Hall green will give him a chance. i hope to go to Hall Green in the next two weeks.
I hope all the family are well
Best of luck to you and all the staff at the kennels.
Chris Cleary
25th June 2011
Nice to see the kennel back in the old routine, with 3 winners at Hall Green last night - well done all!
Looks like quite a few have taken to the track already, and I'm sure that there will be some improvers as they get used to the tighter circuit.
All the best
Dave G
20th June 2011
Morning All,
Great to see the doggies back on the Hall Green card. Hope they have all come home safe and sound.
Just wanted to say what a fantastic run for GO GO SONIC - looks like he's really taken to HG. Well done.
Good Luck to Char Char Charlie today - two of the angels will be in the betting office cheering him on .... come on boy, you can do it!!!!! LOL xx
Shirl
16th June 2011
Hi all , we have our first runners saturday at hall green .
ROCK IT MOURHINO
ROCK IT ALICE
BASIC DANIEL
VIERIS MAGIC
DRIVING UP DORIS
ROCK IT REASON
GO GO SONIC
good luck to all
paul
9th June 2011
Thankyou shirl and other owners for your nice comments about max.always wishing him good luck.
myself and amy love the dog i was shaking after his great win in stud book trophy meant so much to me.got to say i was very confident after first bend knew he would pick them up.
hove aint been lucky yet but to do 2960 with trouble and scalp greg cant be bad,am sure he would shake the clock in abit softer race drawn trap3.
hope to see some owners at swindon.good luck everyone with your dogs and puppies in the future.
Mark, Amy and Jake
5th June 2011
Superb site,very informative,well laid out,every trainer should aspire to having a site like this,looking forward to taking you on at Hall Green :)
Mark
28th May 2011
Morning All,
Thanks for the newsletter Paul, and for all the up dates. Returning to Hall Green is exciting news. You know it holds very special memories for us with Billy (Bomber Blue) and the great nights we had racing there. It is, in fact, the track where we first met Rich and Bev with Kyla on that great racing night of nights ....LOL :-D
Good luck to you, the staff and the doggies with the move. You were the top trainer at the track before you left and I have no doubt that the same position will be reached when you have all your strength on the card. It will be real bonus for Hall Green to have you back.
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Good luck to Max and Tony with their next venture. I hope Max comes down to Hove - he likes a good old gallop and there's no doubt that's exactly what the Hove track will deliver for him. Looking forward to the next news up date. We watched his win at Monmore - oh he's exciting to watch because you always think he will catch them. Mark and Amy you must have goose bumps every time he races!
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Bev, I didn't get a chance to email you back when you sent me the pic of kyla's puppies(sorry) - oh they are sooooooooooooooo gorgeous. Do you ever come out of the kennel...??? lol! Leah said if you need a babysitter for them she'll happily give up her job and move in .... LOL :-D The women at work were taken aback at how cute they are and most of them couldn't believe they were greyhounds.
Hope you and the big fella have nice Bank Holiday. Hope to see you both soon - maybe at the Irish Derby ......!!!!! xx
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Ess when you get a chance, because we all know you have plenty of time on your hands (don't shout ...LOL) put some pics of Abbey's puppies on the site. They were little beauties and Abbey looked so well - bless her, she a good girl! xx
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We hope to be up to the kennel again soon - work permitting and, Paul, I'll give you a call over the weekend - charge that phone!!!! lol xx
As ever,
Shirl xx
26th May 2011
Well a 1 - 2 at Nottingham last night in the 3rd race :-)
Can't do much better than that LOL
Looks like Hold On Mate (Tyson) have settled inn very well with you. Keep up the good work.
Karin
22nd May 2011
Morning All,
What a shame Tony got knocked out on Friday. One of those things so it's onwards and upwards.
Max did well coming home 2nd at Monmore after his knock on the bend. I bet he flew round like a steam train after the leader.
As Andy said, you must keep us posted about the Irish Derby and not just the day before, Paul, and not only on Twitter - some of us old folk prefer the old blog or, better still, the odd phone call or text ...... :-D
And talking about Andy, check you out! Over in India and accounts in Ireland - have you won the Euro Million?....LOL :-D
Have no fear my friend about the fawn bitch (is she the one called Esther?). I have my eye on little Shirl - what a beauty. Not sure why my mate Rich gave her the same name - either she came out yapping or its her big rump ..... the mind boggles....lol :-D
Now that Abbey has had her pups too, there's a blue dog in the litter that Steve has his eye on ..... what are we like! But seriously, we have to sit down and count the pennies before we decide on anything.
We need pictures of all the puppies on this site so everyone can see them when they are just so cute and fluffy.
Well that's it for now.
Good luck to all the doggies home and away over the next week.
As ever,
Shirl x
19th May 2011
Keep your eyes off the 1st fawn bitch Shirl...... ;)
good luck tomz with Titan i hope to be back in the country in time to get up to Wimbledon to watch him progress to the next round ! ;)
As luck would have it i have just opened up a couple of new acc's in Ireland that i will need to go see so keep me posted on MMW !
ill bring you back a nice Ruby from India Paul !!
As ever good luck to all runners
Andy
18th May 2011
Have you decided which one you want yet Shirl !? :-)
Rich
18th May 2011
Morning All,
Well, it's certainly been a long time since I was last on the old blog. So much has been happening, I just don't know where to start......
I must say well done to Bev for delivering Kyla's first litter and, boy, what a beautiful bunch of puppies they are. I know Rich was busy with the toaster and kettle on the morning - the poor fella needed a lie down when it was all over - bless!! :-D Please put some pictures on the site for all to see.
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Esther, how's Abbey coming along. Any sign of her puppies yet? I hope they arrive before next Friday or Paul will be spending quality time in the shed on delivery duties ....!!
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Congratulations are due to Tony (Farloe Titan), getting through to the 2nd round of the Derby on Friday night. He's a proper little star and with a bit of the old 'donald duck' he'll get through to the next round. Don't get me wrong, Tony is more that capable of getting through - he's a fine dog and equally good enough to make it through the rounds, it's just that Wimbledon is such a tricky track and I don't like the first bend - there!
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Go Go Mark My Words. I wanted to blog before to congratulate Mark and Amy on Max winning the Stud Book Trophy - what a brilliant achievement, and taking some huge scalps along the way. One day I'm sure I'll get to see him in the flesh, so to speak.
Steve and myself are such numpty heads we completely forgot he was running at Hove last week otherwise we'd have gone down (it's our old stomping ground where our first two doggies raced - we've a soft spot for Hove!).
Do you think he'll come down for the Olympic. One of Paul's old doggies Cuba (sadly no longer with us) won the Olympic years ago - wouldn't it be nice if Max returned the compliment .....
I've just seen Paul's twitter page and the Irish Derby is looking like a prospect then? Oh how very exciting. Imagine if Max got into the final - we'll have to hire a coach and go over to support him - Paul will look lovely in green ..... :-D Keep everyone posted with news on Max - it's so exciting!
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Well I'd better get on and do some work. Thanks to all at the kennels for the hard work they do with the doggies - where would we be without you!
Good luck to all the runners home and away over the next few weeks.
See you all soon!
As ever,
Shirl x
16th May 2011
Klockwork Kyla 1st litter on the bed, Congrats to Rich and Bev
Howard
16th May 2011
Well done Getting Tony through, once again he dug deep. Be Lucky in Round 2
Dave Wood
13th May 2011
Best of luck with Farloe Titan tomorrow evening at Wimbledon !! Hope he gets a clear run :0)
Keep up the good work !
Karin Milling
6th May 2011
Very Very Gutsy races by Both Max and Tony and really pleased for both sets of Owners and of course Paul, Esther and the Team.. Keep Up The Good Work.
Dave Wood
6th May 2011
Excellent effort with Tony and Max winning tonight in big races - well done!!!
Neil Van Limbeek
19th April 2011 - Give A Bit Back
As some may be aware, Darren Johnson (Kinda Ready's owner) is currently on an amazing mission of running a marathon a day, from John O'Groats to Land's End, to raise funds for Help the Heroes and the RGT.
As part of this, Dave Wood has kindly donated a pup to raffle to raise money for this. Please take the time to have a look and buy a ticket to help support a great cause, and in the process possibly win a very well bred pup!
You can also follow the progress of Darren on his journey via twitter (@giveabitback) or on the Racing Post website
14th April 2011
You have good set up and seem to take care of your greyhounds good luck
Gerry Corr
8th April 2011
Afternoon everyone,
Following a small technical hitch, where some feedback was being marked as spam by Googlemail and therefore not showing up, I have added all missing comments from over the past couple weeks.
Thanks to Dave G who pointed this out.
Good luck to all runners over the coming days.
Rich
8th April 2011
Morning everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine.
Just wanted to wish good luck to the doggies racing over the next couple of days home and away.
GO GO CHARLIE, Sonic and Ranger at Peterborough on Monday - thanks for taking Charlie up with you Paul. The change of track may suit him. It's nice that he's getting the opportunity. I'm not expecting a lot because there will be some fast puppies going up!
GO GO SEB tonight - we'll be in the betting office cheering him round. So excited ....!!!
Looking forward to news from the next trial session for Bertie .... big dog!!!
As ever,
Shirl x
31st March 2011
Just like to say Thank You and a Job very well done with Chaz, Max, Jack and Rita, all turned out to perfection and all being cared for as they should.
Oh and Thanks also for looking after " Miss Woods " LOL
Dave Wood
31st March 2011
hi there
i found out i wrote the wrong place -better luck next time.
i heard from karin hold on mate is talking alot lolgood luck with your upcoming race inc mine 2 april
Mads Praem
28th March 2011
Hello Everyone!
Well done Paul for getting Tony and Max into the Arc Final next week - tremendous for the Kennel and a credit to the hard work of everyone. I hope Foxes City goes well in the puppy race. We'll be cheering the boys on from home.
Hope all the doggies run well over the coming week both home and away.
See you soon.
Shirl & Steve
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26th March 2011
Go Go Sonic completes a graded race hat trick tonight winning his A1 trap to line, FTON again with an even quicker sectional a flying 5.02 Wow. Could never have wished for a better start from our young Pup, fantastic achievement by the Sallis team again thank you so much. Best of Luck to all this week & Go Go Farloe Titan & Mark My Words in the Arc final next week :)
Gary & Daryl
26th March 2011
go maxie and tony.one two again mr sallis in final.
what a tremendous training achievement by paul ess and team two years running.
hope to see all the kennel at swindon.some i know, a lot of owners i dont, sorry, just introduce yourselves.lets have the rock it roar at last bend.dont forget my coat paul for final!!
sorry steve it isnt me in final i cant run!
me and amy was once on safari on our hols.and we were with our safari guide on foot getting close to this pride of lions.wen suddenly the biggest lion youve ever seen in yer life jumped out of undergrowth and did biggest roar.when i looked round guide was taking off his boots and putting some nike air trainers on.i said wat u doing, we will never out run a lion and he said dont bloody care as long as i out run one of you two!!! lol! [ sorry northern wit]
Mark and Amy
26th March 2011
HI EVERYONE
WELL DONE TO TITAN + MARK GETTING INTO THE ARC FINAL !PAUL WAS VERY NERVOUS WHEN I WAS SPEAKING TO HIM AT MONMORE + WAS GOING TO BE BEHIND THE SOFA WHEN THE SEMIS WERE BEING RUN ! I WILL BE AT SWINDON ON WED TO CHEER THEM BOTH ON + HOPE TO SEE A FEW OF YOU THERE !
Steve Ellis
26th March 2011
Morning all
Well done with two Arc Finalists - again - and with the way the dogs are running at Nottingham.
Just had a look at the updated stats, which show a great strike rate of 27%. But, actually, it's better than that - there were 53 races where the kennel had more than one runner. If you work out the stats on wins/races rather than wins/runners, the strike rate is 34% - yes, the kennel wins more than one in every three graded races where there are Shortwood runners. Absolutely phenomenal!!!
Must give Ronan a special mention - lowering Dromana Max's unbeaten colours over a trip that's not ideal when winning the 480 Final at Notts - making it 5 wins from his last 6, the only defeat being behind Tipoki. Thanks to everyone at the kennel for their efforts with him. He'll be off for a while with a bruised toe, but I'd say he's earned a rest.
Good luck to all over the coming week - home safe.
All the best
Dave G
25th March 2011
Morning All,
What a beautiful Spring Moring it is, and what a busy day ahead for Rock It Kennels!
Good luck to Tony and Max at Swindon in the Arc tonight and good luck also to the girls and Ronnie at Monmore - not forgetting all the doggies out at Nottingham!
Looking forward to seeing the trial results for the doggies out at Nottingham on Saturday - good luck to all.
As ever,
Shirl x
25th March 2011
Evening everyone
Well done to both boys for making the final of the Arc. I'm sure it will be a great night, hopefully you get a similar result as last year!
Good luck to all of the other runners over the next week or so as well.
Bev
20th March 2011
hankyou shirl and steve.yes we were very proud nearly in tears when max won from impossible position.he does like to do a scurlouge.the guv has renamed him didier after dive he did lol.
lets hope for a clear run in the semis and both max n tony go marching through to the final.what a tremendous training achievement for paul esther and the team to be doubly represented in arc final again.am sure mr sallis will love the cameras and interview again.never know guv could be one two again.
hope to see everyone at the final.we need to do our own derby roar at the last bend n show them southerners how to shout[you are a adopted northerners now paul n ess ]
Mark and Amy
19th March 2011
Thanks for the update on Mate :-)
Looking forward to his trial tomorrow over 500m !!
Mads knows of this brilliant website, so I will "instruct" him to make a contribution LOL
And well done with the 3 winners yesterday :-)
Karin Milling
19th March 2011
Good luck to Tony and Max tonight in the Arc. Go boys go!!
Mark and Amy you must be so proud of Max - watching him run weave his way to the front and win the first round ( while taking a few nice scalps on the way) was amazing. It was like watching the Mighty Halk all over again. Good luck. Shirl and Steve x
15th March 2011
Good morning all
Brilliant performance yesterday from the kennel, with four Open winners across two cards - great runs from all four dogs, with just a bit of gloss taken off by the injury to Deanridge Rage. No-one likes to see dogs hurt, whatever the circumstances.
All the pups seem to be finding their feet at Notts - I think that first/second race winners are at a real premium now, with the Racing Office cautious because they know that they will all naturally improve after the light schooling that they get.
Good luck to all upcoming runners - safe home as always.
Dave G
15th March 2011
Just having a look at the updated stats for the year, which shows an overall 71 winners from 271 runners - or 26% - which a terrific strike rate.
Then look at the "multiple runners" - 50 races with 2 runners, and 1 race with 3. This means that 52 dogs were in races that couldn't be counted as winners because only one dog could win (stating the b******* obvious) - I'm ignoring dead heats.
So the real percentage should be 71 winners from 220 races contested - an absolutely staggering 31% !!!
Dave Gregory
15th March 2011
Hi All
Great results this afternoon with mark my words + farloe titan winning their heats at swindon in the arc 1st round ! Well done to everyone !
STEVE
14th March 2011
Monday trials :
500M
BIG BAD JOSH 32.27
ROCK IT HENRY 30.90
14th March 2011
Hi all
I did join twitter but after forgetting my login and password have decided its best to stick with the feedback page !
Good to hear from you Shirl been a while since you have blogged sure you have been missed by everyone, i hope Seb does well for you.
Good luck to the boys down at Swindon this afternoon hope they both run well and come back sound, plus all the runners at Notts.
Andy
12th March 2011
Last night trials :
305M
HOLD ON MATE 18.60
ROCK IT REASON 19.08
KLOCKWORK KRAI 18.91
Paul
12th March 2011
Good Morning All,
It's nice to see Rock It Seb back on the card and coming home 2nd in his last two races in A5. Delighted for him as he hadn't runs since December so he's got to get back into the swing of things. Lets hope he keeps going in the right direction.
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Good Luck to Tony (Farloe Titan) and Max (Mark My Words) for the first round of the Arc on Monday. We'll be rooting for them both to get through.
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Glad to see that the 'old boy' Bernie (Vieries Magic) is still knocking in the wins. What a trooper he is, bless him!
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I think the new style of the site; the twitter page and the video gallery is great - well done to you all.
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I was sorry to hear that Jasper (McGahon Toots) has left you Paul, but on the flip side, its nice to read messages from new owners at the kennels who are excited to have their dogs with you. Also sorry to hear about Smudger's wrist injury. Poor boy. Lets hope you boys have more success with Fred.
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As ever,
Shirl x
7th March 2011
Just had a look on Greyhound data
How good looking is Klockwork Krai!!!!
Stunner when he hit the track?
Be Lucky
Howard Alderton
6th March 2011
Hi karin, Tyson is settling great and is grubbing up well, and is quite vocal, he has been marked up and chipped and be trialing next week will keep you up to date, paul said get mads on here! regards
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hi dave, chaz is flying at the moment and i think she is going to be entered at monmore for the bitches comp!
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Hi gary, really pleased how sonic did us all proud by winning his first race of his life and is going the right way!
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Rackethall abbey has gone to ireland and is being put to hondo black, hope she can fogive me as she gave me the most filthiest look on the transport van!..... MISS YOU ABS.....
Esther
5th March 2011
Boom Boom Boom Goes Chaz....
Well done to all at Shortwood, as per usual your dogs do the talking on the track.
PS:Hope you've not done a groin chasing pups around. Har Har Har
Dave Wood
2nd March 2011
Nice piece today on the Greyhound Stud Book Website! Good site to look through too, very interesting read.
View Here
Well done to everyone!!
Rich
2nd March 2011
Hi All,
Just found this little blog / guest book LOL
Must say it is a very nice website you have here :-)
So nice to be able to follow the kennels ups and downs.
Hopefully owner Mads Praem and me little old self, will get to read about Hold On Mate ak Tyson, in the future. Hope he has settled down by now and is happy.
Regards
Karin
28th Feb 2011
Go Go Go, Go Go Sonic what a winnIng debut tonight 31.00 & a flying 5.08 sectional (fastest of night) thanks again to Paul, Esther & team, still buzzing now, was so excited last night nearly weed myself lol great start for Farloe Fixture. This is the sort of dream start that's kept us in Greyhounds for the last 18 years. Good luck to all with runners this week & come off safe & sound.
Cheers Gary.
26th Feb 2011
Thankyou tony and dave.
max ran superb.its a dream come true to own a dog like max,our intentions is to keep him to safe gallops and aim at comps that will suit the dog and his style of running.
hope everyone enjoys watching max and he brings pleasure n goose bumps to one n all, as he has all the pace and excitement of his dad.
what a marvellous job paul,esther n team are doing improving with every run.
hope everyone makes swindon for the arc.espeically his shy breeder dave wood and his dad dave senior.mr sallis if it was poker ud be sweating like john leslie and oj simpson with hand you have got going into arc lol.
Mark and Amy Woodhead
26th Feb 2011
Hello All,
Yes, I know its been an awful long time since I last blogged but so much has happened - some good and some very sad.
Those of you who read the Newsletter know that we lost our boy, Rock It Apollo last month. He was only 2 1/2. We went up to the kennels at New Year and Apollo was in great form, always a very happy dog, he was full of the joys of spring. Sadly within three weeks, he suddenly became seriously ill and Steve found himself talking to the vet and making the decision to put him to sleep. It takes a time to come to terms with that sort of shock.
We have beautiful memories of Apollo which will stay with us forever.
I'd like to post this blog to say a huge thank you to Paul and Esther for all the support they've given Steve and myself. It wasn't easy for either of them and we can't thank them enough.
Also to all of our friends who have sent us text and email messages - thank you all so much.
Thats all for now.
As ever,
Shirley
26th Feb 2011
26th Feb 2011
Nice piece in the Muttley column this morning praising the website, as well as noting the good form of the kennel.
Great wins for Max and Tony away, and good results at Notts - an eye-catching run from Foxes City, and thanks for Ronan's hat-trick - well done to all. Still can't work out the going allowances, but not really important.
Nice to see the babies going well in scooling and trials as well.
Good luck all - home safe as always.
Dave Gregory
25th Feb 2011
Well done Mark and Amy with Words if only Hawk realised he was a racing greyhound not a boxer but thats racing for you, still consolation in our 2 Hondo Black Oct 09 boys trialling at Hove 30.10.and 30.04 so maybe theres light at the end of a very dark tunnel for us and our dogs.
Tony T
25th Feb 2011
If you are interested in signing up for the website's mailing list, please follow this link : HERE
Some may have already received this last month, but if you haven't then please feel free to join.
Thanks
Rich
24th Feb 2011
Well done to both the lads last night at Swindon! Great runs from both, am in the process of obtaining the videos so will hopefully have these online this evening all things being well. Nice piece on the Racing Post website also.
Cheers
Rich
PS. You can now follow Paul and Esther on Twitter! Search for @paulsallis or click the following link below:
23rd Feb 2011
Go Charlie!! Go Charlie!! Well done boy!!!
Lynne
22nd Feb 2011
char char char charlie!!!! what a boy, 3072 on only +10 woooo hooooooo!!!
Esther
21st Feb 2011
Calling Charlie's Angels!! What a win for our boy :)
Mandy
21st Feb 2011
Age has finally caught up with my Willy (Bon Barney)! Although he had been going well of late, Esther said he had been very stiff in the morning. After his last piece of action the poor old boy was left exhausted - so with great regret we have retired our faithful Willy. So no more will John's quiet voice be heard echoing round the track 'come on my Willy'. He has been a grand servant and will always hold a special place in our heart. We would like to thank Paul, Esther, Emma and Roger for all their care. Willy was named not after a dutch dart player (as quoted in the Racing Post) but after Sophie's imaginary friend.
We were sorry to hear the sad loss of Rock It Apollo and our thoughts are with you Shirley and Steve.
John, Mandy and Sophie
19th Feb 2011
A big thank you to Paul, Esther & the team for all there efforts with Go Go Sonic, did a fantastic trial this week winning going away in 30.89 with a 5.10 sectional, couldnt be more pleased. Cant wait for our first Nottingham runner:)Good Luck to the rest of the litter.
Hope you all have some nice winners over the weekend & they all come off safe & sound.
Gary & Daryl Holland
18th Feb 2011
Hi All
Great win this week for Rock it looney in A4 doing very well for a pup so young and sure will be improvement to come specially in the summer months. Keep up the good work team.
Great addition to the site with the schooling times, not sure on Looney "fatty" though poor little girl... ;)
good luck to everyone
Andy
10th Feb 2011
Hi Richard
Good to hear from you can you give me a call or text me on 07824 436715 it would be good to get your opinion on how he runs on Saturday....thanks and good luck with your boy
Gerry
9th Feb 2011
Hi Gerry
I am the other chap who received the wrong form for the fawn dogs ex Droopys Lena. Your lad looked really good in his first trial the other night.
I will be at Nottingham on Saturday, all being well. Happy to help if I can.
Well done to Mark My Words and connections, what a cracking perfomance last night. Let's hope he has a trouble free run now. I am on at 250/1 for the Derby :)
Richard Coleman
8th Feb 2011
hi all owners.
big thankyou to paul,esther,roger and staff for their hard work and dedication.
any owners that saw max[mark my words]run last two mondays.it was poetry in motion how he strecthes out down back straight and attacks last two bends.hes definately inherited jazzs speed and hawks staying power.
thankyou to the new kennelhand!who took max on.was that first time ever esther?max must be special lol.
oh and ashley and friend could you stop beating me in at books lol.i even got ignored on podium sponsor presented trophy to my friend.if we do win a nice race on sky any owners are welcome on podium for craic just dont take mr sallis limelight and camera shot.lol.
hello shirl.ive been looking for a guv baseball cap.but cant find out pauls head size.how big would you say his head is!!!
Mark and Amy
8th Feb 2011
Hi all
Is anyone going to Nottingham on Saturday? I am hoping someone can do me a small favour..
Gerry Monaghan
8th Feb 2011
Really quiet on here these days?
Even Shirl not doing a regular column?
hope everyone's well and so are your dogs
Be Lucky
Also just wondering when rock it Kathy is to race?
Howard Alderton
4th Feb 2011
keep the winners coming paul and you might even get lucas , and get another 4 winners this month and might even let you have carragher lol, i no he,s your favourite !
John,mandy and sophie (Got mandys name right this time lol )
1st Feb 2011
Another winner john, basic daniel today , im pleased for you as we have taken TORRES of your hands ! :-)
paul
31st Jan 2011
Go willy and tom 4 wins in 1O days has rekindled the spirit again and fingers crossed for the old boy monday night for his hat trick !Thanks paul,esther and the team ,and hands off torres lol !
john,mand sophie
25th Jan 2011
hi everyone , just to let you know that we will be starting up a racing club for people to join, all the details will be on here as soon as its confirmed.
hi howard , yes i agree that we have got a bit behind with news letters etc, keep checking in as we have some new ideas for 2011, maybe you can join the club howard
regards
paul
24th Jan 2011
Howard,
Finding time to do a newsletter when the dogs are a priority is very hard at the moment, especially due to the recent weather which has put the kennels weeks behind with the schooling and education of pups. Another one will be released as soon as the time is available.
As you can see, the website has a couple of other additions made to it which, the kennel stats are worth a read, and a couple videos have been added for your viewing pleasure!
Cheers
24th Jan 2011
It's so quiet on here thought I'd see what happening?
Paul isn't it about time for another weekly newsletter?
I do like the website and understand that people are busy.
Be nice for a ten to follow?
Kennel staff news?
be lucky
hope all your dogs come home safe and health!
Howard
15th Jan 2011
Morning Peeps,
Go Tony, Go Tony, Go Tony .... what a trooper for the kennel he is at the moment.
Well done to all.
Shirl x
14th Jan 2011
Hi Everyone
Well done to paul + the team on getting tony to the coronation cup final at romford !
Steve Ellis
13th Jan 2011
Il semble que vous soyez un expert dans ce domaine, vos remarques sont tres interessantes, merci.
"It seems that you are an expert in this domain, your remarks are very interesting, thank you"
Daniel
13th Jan 2011
Hey Andy, pulled a muscle did you ....bless :-)
I know what you mean though - the amount of times I've raced out of the building and charged down the road as if I was being chased by a pack of Red Indians, flying in through the Betting Office door just as the traps open to watch the race - dedication or what?
Oh, by the way, how's the gorgeous little 'Shirl' getting on (that does make me laugh)?
Great win for Bolt and Looney. Oh I'm sure the boys won't be far behind with a win. It's never easy for the pups when they are thrown in middle way up the grades against the seasoned runners. Time and patience will pay off - I'm sure of that.
Good luck to Tony at Romford (Farloe Titan) what a good boy he is, always there or there abouts. He's a real credit to the kennel and his owner Ted - go go Tony T!
Short and sweet this time - like myself ... LOL!!!
Shirl xx
11th Jan 2011
Looks like the rest of the litter must have heard about Kathy ! great win for Bolt last night and Rock it Looney just now. Ill let her off the muscle i just pulled running to the bookies after losing track of time ! ;)
Shirl i am sure that Smudge, Seb and Charlie will be following very soon.
Keep up the good work
Andy
6th Jan 2011
Hi All
Hope everyone is enjoying the new year.
Well done to Toots picking up GOTY award a great achievement for the kennels.
Managed to get up to the kennels at the weekend and must say how well all the pups are looking. Sure there will be some special dogs in there. Also Fixtures previous litter that are just schooling they are looking like they will be machines great size and shape and looking very keen.
Good luck to all runners this week !
Andy
2nd Jan 2011
Hello All,
It's my first blog of 2011 (and you can bet it won't be my last ... lol!).
I just want to wish everyone at the kennels, all our friends and fellow doggie owners(and the doggies too) A Very Happy, Prosperous, Healthy and Peaceful New Year.
Lets hope 2011 proves to be a great success for Rock It Kennels. I've heard on the grapevine that 'the guv' (Mark we'll have to get him a new hat with that on - keep a look out fellow bloggers!) has a feeling in his water .....!!!! :-) - you have all been warned!
Chat again soon.
As ever,
Shirl, Steve, Blue & Billy xx woof woof
30 December 2010
hello steve,am sure ronnie is the perfect dog for the pall mall.as you know you need a dog with great early for that competition.
personally i dont think max would be suited to the track or distance am sure the guv[he likes being called that now!]would agree.
the perfect comp would have been monmore puppy derby.but weve just missed out with max as hes two in march.
maybe we could do a raid on irish derby with max n toots after wimbledon[we can dream lol]
Mark
29 December 2010
Hi Mark
Yes i do remember swanwick lady running in the pall mall!The pall mall is the only good comp left at oxford now + would love ronnie + max to be in it next year !
Steve
26 December 2010
hello steve cant remember actually discussing hard cash 4 max!
you could offer me 25k for half share,plus you wud after throw in cheryl cole aswell to do me hoovering!!!
we also dont dealin punts up here in barnsley!
ive been waiting 25years for a dog like max.done more roadwork wi me dogs over years than paula radcliffe.i see you have been a regular at oxford for years.do you remember a bitch called swanwick lady that reached semis of pall mall.bought her for my dad was a tremdous bitch when we put her over a trip.sadly did her wrist in a trial wen a couple of lengths off clock at peterborough.
Mark
24 December 2010
Hi Everyone
Thanks Rich for your comments about elite + yes paul + the team have done a great job with him and he is still improving all the time !Iasked mark how much he wanted for mark my words at notts a few weeks ago but he said no sale and now we are seeing why !
MERRY XMAS + HAPPY NEW YEAR TO TEAM SALLIS + ALL FELLOW OWNERS
Steve, Lynne and Amy
24 December 2010
hope all the owners have a lovely xmas n prosperous new year plenty of wins for kennel.
yes rich me,amy and new member of clan baby jake are very excited about max for next year.he has a great attitude for racing.no nerves,great middle pace n trackcraft.
mr sallis was at sheffield believe it or not.max went very fast down bk str.but must hav sin the guv at the bar cause he slowed down at last bend then kicked again must hav suprised the dog seeing him get a round in lol.
thankyou to paul,esther n team for being patient with the dog.even though hopefully max didnt read post that he's a derby dog.if he isnt esther says he will make a great sniffer dog at airports[shaven alsation]poor max.
Mark, Amy and Jake
24 December 2010
Ho Ho Ho one and all,
Well, it's all been happening since I've been on here last, where should I begin....
How about with a Well Done to Ronnie (Rock It Elite) and Mark My Words for winning their respective races at Sheffield. Everyone must be well pleased with that result. Lets hope there's more of that in 2011. Congratulations to all.
Rich, can it be true - Paul actually ventured out to a track - he must have felt light headed with the experience (lol!)- I bet Esther was delighted?? :-)xx
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Oh we love the pictures below. Are you sure you were only in Derbyshire when you took them, it looked more like Lapland. Where were the raindeer and Santa or was he watching Chelsea? lol x
Oh please more Kyla stories - little minx upstairs already - no shame! I can't wait for the next instalment - too funny! It sounds like she's well and truly at home then.
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I'm delighted to report that Billy has left our Christmas Tree alone(although we haven't put any presents under it because he does like 'shredding'). I personally think he's only been good because Steve's not left the house since the tree was decorated - and I'm not joking.....!!!!
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Good luck to all the doggies racing over the Christmas Holidays. Delighted at how Charlie is doing. I'll give you a call Paul over the next couple of days so we can have a proper catch up. Like Andy said, the snow has scuppered our planned visit before Christmas. Hoping to get up to see you next week if it's convenient. I'll confirm when we chat.
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Hi Andy, good to see you on the blog again - I thought you'd got frost bite in your fingers ....LOL! Hope you, Jo and the boys have a great Christmas - we'd love to get over to see you during the holidays so I'll give you a call and see if we can arrange something.
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I'll finish now by wishing all our friends, fellow owners and everyone at the Kennels a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy Healthy New Year - will 2011 be a Derby Winning Year for the Kennel - GO GO CHARLIE .... :-) xxxxx
From the Festive Elf of Esher xxx
23 December 2010
Well done to the team with the winners at Sheffield on Tuesday. Elite is flying, has returned to full form brilliantly, Steve, Lynne and Amy must be very pleased! Mark My Words looks like he is definitely one to watch, only 5 lengths behind a top top dog, in the race after, says a helluva lot considering he's been so stop start over the last few weeks - so much to come from him, Mark and Amy must be so excited by him for next year!
More surprisingly, I heard Paul actually went to the track on Tues!!! :-)
Well, Kyla came home yesterday. Oh my god!!! What have we done!!! She just does not stop! Jumping up at side, running around front room, pulling presents out from the tree before finally topping it all off by making her way upstairs at bedtime! She ended up sleeping at the bottom of the bed, it was the only place she stopped still for long enough to let her eyes shut!
I thought Bev was bad when she drank coke and ate Smarties! I'm hoping tonight will be a little calmer......but I doubt it!
Also, gotta say, how immaculate she is. An absolute picture and is a real credit to the team. You can understand why other trainers ring up to comment on the same too, it says alot! Thankyou!
Here's a couple pics we took yesterday. It was like a winter wonderland at the kennels.
Hope everyone has a great Christmas. All the best.
Rich
22 December 2010
Hi
Should be a MERRY christmas for most mate after you tipping up Alice....;) she Looks to have a very bright future. hopefully Rock it Looney (her younger, i would say better looking sister) can follow in her footsteeps. Holding her own in tough A4 grade sure she will be getting her 1st win very soon !
Are you going racing or got any dogs entered anywhere over Christmas? been a nightmare to get up to the kennels with the snow etc.
Have a good one everybody !
Andy
22 December 2010
And a happy new year xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Esther
21 December 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY LOVELY OWNERS !!!!!!!
Paul
15 December 2010
Very funny mark! lol , hi shirl, yes mcgahon ran really well , i must admit it was frustrating watching the replays on the night,you know me shirl ...i only watch it once ! ;-)
Tony Titan ran very well , holding off a persistant challenger all the way ,
must say how pleased we all our with the pups coming through , i thought rock it alice looks like she could be useful, all the newbies have started well
Paul
13 December 2010
hope to see alot of the owners tom nite at owlerton on the 1st bend terrace shouting the dogs home.
good luck to titan,toots,elite,russell[thats max's mate foxes city]sorry if ive missed anyone off.
max having first run back dropped on easier heat[thank the lord]hopeful rest done him world of good and does good run.
oh shirl i like yer sense of humour reading blogs about paul.did you know he's done a calendar for christmas abit racy withall accounts.asked me but am not init. not so sure about title shortwood!boys!
Mark and Amy
11 December 2010
vening All,
Well done Tony T (Farloe Titan) winning the Christmas Festival at Monmore. Ted must be so very delighted with Tony - he's certainly flying the flag for the kennel at the moment. Long may it continue. He's a good boy!
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Paul, Jasper ran a blinder on Thursday night. We were shouting so much we woke the dogs up! We really thought he would get there on the line, he just didn't get a clean run and even though he was checked and balked, he never stopped trying. What a little star he is.
Oh what a shame for Rock It Elite (Ronnie). He trapped brilliantly and ran a great race I really thought he was going to win but I thought Mill Jaguar was a proper bully approaching the line. It's great to see Ronnie coming back to his best. Racing from T3 seemed to suit him.
I must mention Rock It Alice in particular. She ran a great race and considering the injury she had as a young dog, she certainly showed great promise. You must have been so pleased with her. Here's hoping for more of the same and, maybe next time, she'll get deserved win.
It was really lovely to see so many of the Rock It dogs out on Sky Night. Its the first night's racing that we really enjoyed in a long time - yes, I know I'm biased!
Well till the next blog.
As ever,
Shirl xx
9 December 2010
Morning All,
What a BIG DAY it is today ... GO GO JASPER for tonight's Eclipse Final. We'll be shouting him home - the little steam train! Jimmy and family I hope you have a great evening and enjoy the whole event - you certainly deserve some good luck and a fun evening.
Good luck also to the rest of the racing team - Roger; Alice (aah bless!); Ronnie; Ronan; Ben and Foxes City (sorry I don't know the kennel name)and their owners,in the supporting races. Paul, it's lovely to see so many of your dogs out on a Sky Night. Oh, and Paul, don't forget to smile and wave to all your owners when you're on camera - you look so lovely when you smile .... LOL xxx
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While I'm at it good luck to Tony (Farloe Titan) up at Monmore tomorrow - GO GO TONY T - Esther you're a good woman so you are! xx
DING DONG MERRILY!!
Shirl xx
8 December 2010
Hi
I havent been at a computer much Shirl since i retired.... ;) great to see all the dogs going well and another one in a group one final well done team specially in the weather we have had must have been some cold mornings!
Hopefully Rock it looney will be on the card soon she has graded in well and looks like she will be a decent bitch. Sure she will be giving her litters mates a good run for there money.
Pups are all doing well keeping warm and growing by the day.
Its amazing how big they get so quick.
Rich Kyla really was a great bitch and has given you some great memories like you say you will never forget, sure you will be watching them back plenty of times down the line. Hope she enjoys her retirement and whatever plans you have for her down the line.
Good luck to all the runners this week especially Toots in the final.
Andy
7 December 2010
Hi Rich & Bev,
Oh it is such a sad day when retirement looms, but Kyla will have such a great time at home with you both. The positive side is she's coming home fit and healthy and full of beans. I'm sure she goes to bed dreaming of hot buttered toast for breakfast, some soup for lunch and chicken for her dinner....lol
I know she will be totally spoilt by you both and it won't be long before she's in charge. I can't wait for the stories!!
She's had an incredible racing career and it just goes to show that the dream is always possible.
And as for your 'little Shirley'.... I can tell she's a super star ....LOL!
Good luck to Kyla in her retirement!
Love to you all,
Shirl & Steve xx
7 December 2010
On January 5th this year my bitch Black Betsy won an A2 by a short head, the dog she just pipped was McGahon Toots who had trouble in running. Amazing to think what he has achieved since then, best of luck to connections in Thursday's final.
All the best to Kyla in her retirement, I am sure she will be spoilt rotten, and hopefully have some pups to be proud of.
Rich Coleman
7 December 2010
We certainly did mate, the best nights racing we've ever had being involved in the sport, and we'll never forget them thats for sure!
Maybe the 2 witches down the bottom will follow in her footstep, or little 'Shirley' (as Andy named her! LOL).....we can dream!
Thanks Steve. Good luck to everyone on Thursday, and over the weekend!
Rich
7 December 2010
I'll miss the old bag !! Had some fun didn't we Rich !
She was a pleasure to train and it just shows you that you can start at the bottom and get to the top!
Paul
7 December 2010
Good luck to toots on thurs, a good draw in trap 1 for a change in a final ! Rich & Bev sorry to hear about Kyla but I am sure you both know what is best for her & I hope she enjoys her days with you both !
Steve Ellis
6 December 2010
Well, the dreaded day has come where we've decided to retire Kyla. We could quite easily of kept running her, but I'd rather her come home safe and sound rather than through any injury.
Looking back through the site reminds me of the great times we had with her. From failing to grade on her 1st trial, not chasing to winning the Midland Oaks within 6 months! She's been an absolute star for us and has made us so proud to of been fortunate enough to of owned her.
She surpassed all expectation we ever had for her and that is purely down to the hard work and care that everyone at the kennels puts into all the dogs, and for that we will be forever grateful to everyone over the last couple years.
She'll come home and enjoy a very happy, and spoilt retirement with some pups along the way I'm sure!
Just a quick recap of her achievements. Hall Green Dog of the Month 2 times on the bounce. Midland Oaks Winner 2008. Provincial Cup Winner 2009. William Hill Oaks Q/Finals 2009. Cat 1 Arc Runner Up 2010. Sky Feature Race Winner 2010. Blue Riband Semi Finalist 2010. National Oaks 3rd 2010. Swindon Pride of West Finalist 2010. Midland Oaks Runner Up 2010.
Out of 52 Races she won 13 times and 2nd 14 times - a 50% strike rate of being placed isn't too bad at all, especially in the class she has competed.
So, a big thankyou to everyone's kind words over the last couple years on here, txt messages, etc and an even bigger thankyou to everyone at the kennels for what you have achieved with our girl, we've enjoyed every minute of it!
Rich & Bev
6 December 2010
Morning All,
Just wanted to say a big Well Done to Jasper (MCGAHON TOOTS)for getting into the Eclipse Final and to the kennel staff for getting him ready. What a great race he must have had coming, as he always does, off the pace. Trap 1 for the final - GO GO JASPER!!! Jimmy, I hope you feel well enough to enjoy the night - make sure your batteries are on full charge :)
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Good luck tonight to KLOCKWORK KYLA, ROCK IT JAZZ and FARLOE TITAN at Monmore. It's one of the tracks I've never been too so I hope they all get on well there.
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Paul, wasn't it great to see the next two Syd/Debbie pups on the card on Saturday Night - Rock It Bolt and Rock It Kathy. They both must have run really well to finish 2nd in their respective races which is great news.
Hopefully the remainder of the litter won't be far behind this bunch which is very exciting because I think they're turning out to be very useful (and I don't know anything about dog racing now do I...!!!).
Esther, wasn't it such a shame you couldn't get down to Hove with Rock It Charlie and Mark My Words. I know how much you'd have loved to see them competing in the Puppy competition and the rest of the troop you were intending to take down.
We'll just have to wait for another suitable opportunity, which I'm sure won't be long coming along.
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Andy and Simon, hope you lads are both in good health - been very quiet on the blog recently but then everyone must be out doing their christmas shopping ....
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Good luck to all the racing dogs this week, home and away and to all the doggies trialling!
As ever,
Shirl x
6 December 2010
Well done to everyone for McGahon Toots making his second Cat 1 final. Only a couple of other Cat 1 winners, and Derby winner to take on! :-)
Not bad, A7 to Cat1 final as Paul pointed out! Good Luck on Thursday!
Rich
2 December 2010
Morning All,
Steve, thank you for blogging and letting us know about Keljo Verona's retirement. She is a half sister to our doggie Strider who was from Baby Quest's first litter (Droopys Vieri and Baby Quest). Strider (or Obi as he's known) is happily retired with our friends in Guildford.
Isn't it lovely when you know they are happy at home and enjoying life.
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Well done MCGAHON TOOTS and DRIVING UP DORIS in their respective competitions. They both ran really well to qualify into the next rounds. Lets hope the snowy white stuff doesn't spoil their chances.
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Oh I was so pleased with Rock It Seb's race on Tuesday. He ran so well, he was just too quick for the dog in front of him but its all a learning curve and he's a little star (well a huge star coz he's a big boy!).
As for our Rock It Charlie - Charlieeeeeeeee - he's just a mega boy!!!
I hope you get down to Hove today but I wouldn't blame you if you don't make it - not good in West Sessex (or your neck of the woods) so be very careful if you come down.
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Finally, well done to all of you at the Kennels for braving the weather to get the dogs to the tracks. We all appreciate how hard it is in the cold weather just to get motivated, let alone travel round the country! RESPECT IS DUE!!
Shirl xx
30 November 2010
Hi Esther & Paul
Just thought i would drop you a little update on Keljo Verona's retirement.
She has been with us just over 2 years now - cant believe how fast thats gone or what we did without greyhounds before....
She is getting a little greyer round the nose now but still behaves like a puppy, specially in the snow. She still loves her food and haring around the garden with our other grey although their regular running around field is off limits now due to unsavoury dogs being aggressive to them.
Website is great by the way, my little girl would happily take all your puppies and retired dogs in the blink of an eye!
Good luck with all your dogs,
Kind regards
Steve
19 November 2010
Hello Again,
Sorry, forgot to say the best of luck to Farloe Titan (Tony) at Romford tonight in the Essex Vase first round. Go Tony Go!
Shirl & Steve xx
19 November 2010
Hello All,
Good Luck to Rock It Seb on Saturday. His first race in A5 company. Come home safe and sound little fella. Very exciting!
I hope everyone is well at the kennel. Good luck to all the runners over the next week.
What news on the girls going to The Oaks?
Hope all my blogging buddies are well.
Shirl xx
17 November 2010
Angel on the ground to HQ - over! Come in HQ - over!
Message read and understood (Thank God) - over!
Lots of TLC for the Charlie Boy - over!
Angel x
16 November 2010
Live News Feed.........."Charlie came off ok and looked ok back at the kennels. Reporting from HQ"
15 November 2010
Morning Folks,
Good luck to all the runners this week. How did the girls do in the qualifying heats for the Oaks?
Best of British to one very special little dog tonight .....
CHARLIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Angel x
14 November 2010
All I can say is .... 'laugh it up fuzzball' .....! LOL
Over and out from the Wookie
Steve Allison
12 November 2010
http://thedailywh.at/post/1539082165/lost-dog-sign-of-the-day-spotted-in-cloud-city
thought a few of you would like this link?
happy runners this weekend?
be lucky
Howard
8 November 2010
Hi everyone
Wasn't at Notts on Saturday, but it pains me to say that it seems that Charlie ran very well, and was a bit unlucky not to win. Great start for Syd as "the daddy"
It also seems that the penny has finally dropped for Romeo - after struggling to break 5.40 splits for his racing career so far, the second of two successive 5.20-odds saw him turn handy and win by 6 lengths going away in a time only a bit over 3 lengths off the A1 winner's on the night (in A5.) Thank goodness for going allowances! Thanks to all at Shortwood for persevering with him.
Good luck to all runners this week, and to the Oaks team heading to Wimbledon on Wednesday.
All the best
Dave G
6 November 2010
Good luck to all runners over the weekend and the coming week.
But I'm hoping the 'Chazter' does the business tonight for all the girls! :) Hopefully with 2 fast starters either side he'll get a smooth passage round the bend and he can show the potential he looks to have and swoop on the way home!
Good Luck!
Rich
5 November 2010
Hi All
Good to see the winners keep coming keep up the good work team.
was great to see you and Steve sat Shirl gives me a chance to go on about dog racing for a while. (think i have bored everyone else round my way with it... )
thanks for your lovely comments on the kennels and the dogs in it we try our best to keep them looking as good as when they come in from Pauls.
They are allways happy the dogs thats the main thing.
The pups are looking great growing as quick as anything starting to get round the kennel now ;)
princess is a lovely bitch and has done very well for me in the breeding paddocks, she is a bit grumpy with me at the mo as she loves having pups and is a bit upset someone else has some and she doesnt.
haha Steve is more than welcome anytime only got to get sky down there and i dont think Jo would ever see me....lol
Looney speed done very well 2 from 3 now and second in the other a great record hope she can keep getting stronger and who knows.....;)
i hope apollo is ok after his run..
Good luck to Charlie at the weekend in his 1st race must be all getting excited now.
speak soon
Andy
3 November 2010
Morning All,
Well done on Monday night Paul. Nice win for Jasper and for Storming Hawk. Tony were you there? Isn't it lovely to see the doggies racing well without trouble?
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Andy nice win for Looney Speed the other night. She could turn out to be a little star - I hope she continues to improve and that you have a great time with her.
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Well now, don't the little puppies look gorgeous? They are so plump and fluffy - I could have walked out the door with all of them .... LOL :o)
Andy, it was lovely to see you and Jo on Saturday and thank you for making us so welcome, we had a great time.
As for Sandy (Ariadne) and her pups, well, they looked magnificent. Well done to you both, Paul is a lucky bloke to have such nice owners in his kennels who can help him out like you do. It takes so much pressure off Esther (otherwise she'd be permanently living in the shed ....!). Sandy looked so well and happy, you'd never believe she'd only had pups a couple of weeks ago. In fact, she was so happy and buzzy we couldn't get her to stay still long enough to have her picture taken but next time ....
And it was lovely to see Norman, Tango and Perry looking so well and happy. They were so funny when they were out in the garden wanting to play. I hadn't realised how huge they all are!!! It was also nice to meet Princess - what a lovely girl she is. She's certainly done you proud with her litters so far, hasn't she?
It's a lovely set up in your garden - you are lucky. I wish we could have the same thing. The doggies have a lovely warm kennel block, plenty of room for them and a nice space to run around in. You'll have to name your house 'Paradise Boarding Kennels' I know where to send my Steve if he gives me trouble - do you take lodgers??? LOL
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Charlieeeeeeeeeeeee's Angel! xx
2 November 2010
Calling all Charlies Angels ....... Charlieeeeeeeeeeeeeee is out on Saturday Night A3 (oh my God!!!!)aaaaaahhhhhhhhh - are any of you able to go????????
Shirl (aka one of the Angels) :0) xx
2 November 2010
WELL!!!! what an impressive win for Storming, could not believe his pace going to the third bend and up to the line had a little peek at the leader as he came to him it was quite amusing a bit like "See you in the kennels afterwards". I thought someone had fast forwarded the race thats how much he picked up and he's still learning
Tony T
31 October 2010
Pictures of Ariadne's Pups
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30 October 2010
Evening All,
Good luck to all the runners at Notts and Hall Green over the weekend(Go go Apollo and Go Go Kyla....)!
Andy, looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning - got the camera ready for Ariadne and the pups. We'll see you about 10.30 ish.
Andy nice to hear Ruby had a good trial - wouldn't it be nice if they all became famous....!!
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Simon, good to see you're keeping up with proceedings. Thanks for your kind words for Apollo - he's out again tomorrow night so, hopefully, he's in good form and will get a chance to have a proper race - bless him.
Like you say, after what happened at the St. Ledger Final the other night, just getting them back home safe and sound is what matters. It was truely awful and, Please God, Rayvin Giovanni will make a speedy recovery and will find a wonderful home.
What news on your doggies? Have you got any puppies on the horizon? I'll put some pics of Ariadne's pups on the site at the weekend - I bet your heart will melt!
As for me, the Wookie's stopped my pocket money so no more puppies for a while ..... lol!!
Hope to see everyone very soon at the track or at the kennel - not sure when that will be because Steve's working at night the next fee weekends - so I'll keep you posted.
TTFN
Shirl xx
29 October 2010
Hi All
Good luck to all runners over the coming days at Notts and Hall green !
Nice little intro trial for Rock it looney(ruby) this week sister to the famous smudge and charlie she looks like she will be showing the boys the way......;) Great work team and ill be looking forward to coming up and see her run in the coming weeks.
Ariadne and pups are doing great, sure Shirl will update after Sat....
Andy
28 October 2010
Aye aye
I hope everyone is doing well and the doggies are continuing to impress. It does look like there are a number of runners performing well recently; long may it continue.
A big well done to Apollo for breaking his duck - Shirl, you and the wookie must be overjoyed and it shows patience and persistence pays off (blimey if I was to repeat that in a sentence I would be spitting everywhere with all those power P's).
I have been keeping up to date on line and on Sky to ensure I keep getting my greyhound fix. Tragic to watch the St Ledger yesterday and see such a top dog in Rayvin Giovanni get injured and retired. It makes us all the more grateful when our runners come home sound.
As ever keep the winners ticking over and the best of luck to Kyla and Diva in the Midland Oaks.
Over and out
Simon
P.s. Shirl, how many pups are you gonna end up buying after seeing the little smasher's at Andy's??
28 October 2010
Nice one Andy ...lol
I bet Rich has got Wallace and Gromit slippers too... :o) xx
Ah, Andy, and I've got a new screwdriver set specially ....!!! X
Shirl
27 October 2010
Well done last night in getting 2 through to the final hopefully they will both get a decent run.
So Rich/Bev do you also take your pajamas to hall green for the drive home ? what ones you got Rich superman? incredible hulk ???lol ;)
see you Sat Shirl dont forget i dont need any doors removing.. ;)
Andy
27 October 2010
Morning All,
Well done to Kyla last night. Great to see the old girl in another final. Rich & Bev have a great night on Saturday - unfortunately Steve is working so we won't get a chance to get up to HG. Fingers & toes crossed for Kyla and Rock It Diva - I'll have my finger on the refesh button constantly for the results!
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Paul, I hope you, Esther and Henry have a lovely weekend. It will be nice for you all to have a break together for a change! I'll chat to you next week and see when we can come up. I think Steve is working that same weekend in November when you are away again ....(two weekends off - check you out...!!! lol)x
We're off to Andy & Jo's on Saturday to see Ariadne and her puppies - sooooooo excited! Will report back with some pics after the visit.
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Good luck to all the runners this coming week.
And finally - Go Go Rock It Charlieeeeeeeeeeeeee [and Rock It Seb :o)]xx
TTFN
Shirl xx
ps. Paul, forgot to ask, when are the boys having another trial?
25 October 2010
Good luck to the runners at Notts tonight and tomorrow, both graded and opens. Tony, hope you have a good trip up today. It's a 450 mile round trip for us, I can highly recommend taking some pajamas with you for the drive home! :o)
Good luck also to the 3 girls at Hall Green tomorrow night. Hopefully we'll have reason to travel up on Saturday - Fingers and toes crossed!
Hope all of the little pups are doing well too. Looking forward to seeing some pictures.
And finally - Rock It Charlie, Rock It Charlie, Rock It Charlieeee!!!! :o) xxx
Bev
23 October 2010
Well only 3 days to D Day we are coming up from the smoke ( thats's a London saying) to watch Hawk on Monday very exciting this is the first time we will have seen him in the flesh rather than a photo, watched his semi on Greyhound Data very impressed with his finishing ran very strongly. Having to sell the family silver to pay for the fuel but that's OK as I've been told it's down hill from Nottingham to Surrey
Tony T
23 October 2010
Hi Shirl, just to let u know that the weekends 30th 31st oct and 13th 14th nov we will not be here :-)
Paul
21 October 2010
Morning All,
Great news Paul. Hope Mum, Pups (and Esther) are doing fine. Were you helping in the midwifery department like Andy? ....lol x
I can't believe the two litters have produced all black puppies except Junior - well at least he won't get lost in the pack!
Put some pictures on the site as soon as you can - we'll definitely be up soon now.
Shirl x
20 October 2010
Hi all, quick update, farloe fixture had 8 pups , 5 bitches and 3 dogs, all doing very well, all black apart from one , he looks like he's daddy so we've called him junior !!
Paul
19 October 2010
Evening All,
Can anyone who hasn't given me their owners profile pleae drop me the answers through the feedback pages - I'd like to update these if possible.
Thanks
Rich
19 October 2010
Evening All,
Thanks Paul, great newsletter. It really is a fantastic way for everyone to catch up on all the kennel news. Cheers Rich as always.
So pleased that you all enjoyed the Produce Stakes night and, yes, if you were not going to be the winner it was so nice to see St. Jack winning - another fairy tale story which is exactly what the Produce is all about.
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So excited that Ariadne has had her pups - all little black ones - Rob, sort it out ...LOL. I really thought she'd throw some fawns and brindles - but as long as they are all healthy (and fast!) that's all that matters!
It seems that Andy may have a couple more strings to his bow. According to Jo, not only was he a good midwife - he's pretty handy with the hot water and kettle ....result!
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Good luck Esther with Fixies litter - I hope all goes according to plan. Drop a text when shes had them all - a video and pic would also be nice (always want, want want ...lol) x
So according to Paul, Esther, not only have you magic hands but obviously a magic tongue since it got Madam to win a race - you'll have to have a go with some of the others now as well - haha..... x
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Paul we all know that when it comes to the welfare of the doggies in your care (and I mean the whole team in that statement) they couldn't be in better hands - living proof is our own Apollo.
Winning is not the be all and end all of this business. The doggies are living breathing creatures - not machines!! I've never been to the kennels and seen an unhappy dog which is all the owners can really hope for.
As for Kieren, I'm sure Ashley is over the moon and rightly so. Lets hope he gets a few more great runs and keeps coming home safe and sound.
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And as for Charlie Boy - Go Charlie, Go Charlie, Go Charlie he's a proper Charlie's Angel!!
TTFN
Shirl xx
19 October 2010
Paul seen the latest update I am interested in a pup I'll wait to see whats available, I have just taken an interest in 2 Oct 09 Hondo dogs but always looking to strengthen my string they are very rangy and look very exciting on the gallop
Tony T
19 October 2010
Morning all,
well prob not morning anymore but def feels like it !!
As Paul mentioned in the newsletter Ariadne has given birth to 5 smashing pups, mother and pups are all doing well, if the pups are not asleep then they are feeding which is all ways good to see. I will get some pics over to Paul later to add to the site.
Thanks and well done to the team with Looney speed winning her 1st race. hopefully she will keep getting stronger and move up through the grades. Am over the moon so far with her brother Time. Has found a fair bit of trouble in his opens so far but hopefully will be landing one before to long.
Nice result Ash hope you had a few quid on Kieran.... ;)
Good luck in the final Monday Tony ! If he wins the drive home will only feel like 10 mins.... ;)
Girls you all must be over the moon with what Charlie has done so far and excited about whats next, good luck!
well done to Esther for turning out yet another litter of great dogs, Keep up the hard work !
I see Fixture has started hope all goes well and you are not up all night.... ;)
Good luck to all runners
Andy
19 October 2010
Morning Tony,
It looks like a 350 mile trip is on the cards then .... LOL
Well done to Storming Hawk getting through to the final.
Andy, I hope your boy is okay - it looked like a rough old heat from what they say on the results page. Let me know he's fine.
Shirl xx
19 October 2010
Hey everyone, hope your all ok!
Just writing to say a massive thanks to all of the team for managing to get kieran back on the track and winning so soon. Just hoping that he stays sound now. Good luck to all the runners in the coming week.
Thanks again, Ash
19 October 2010
Well who would have thought it Storming Hawk into the final of the Autumn Puppy Cup, so it's a certain 350 mile round trip next Monday to watch the boy in real life for the first time,well done to Paul and the team.
Tony T
19 October 2010
Hello All,
Hey Paul, thanks for the update - I knew you could do it if you tried ..... LOL!x
Good to see all the doggies out for the kennel over the next week. Good luck to the pups tonight. Tony, I hope Hawk gets through for you - if you can make it there next week, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with your fella. Isn't it exciting to have one so you with such promise (and his brother Max running so well on Produce Stakes night too). Glad the boys are doing you proud. Lets hope it continues onwards and upwards.
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Rich, thanks for putting Charlie's details on the page - bless him I can't wait to see him again. We're hoping to get up to the kennel the last weekend in October/first weekend in November - will drop you and Andy a text when I know for definite.
I checked the trial sheets and I see that Seb had a sprint trial - bless him. I will eagerly await news of his first 500m trial!
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Paul, it was lovely to hear about Basic Kieran - TLC is so important for the doggies and it's all credit to the team work from everyone at the kennels. Kieran couldn't be in better hands.
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Go Go Apollo......!!
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TTFN
Shirl & Steve xxx
ps. Now, about Strictly Come Dancing ....... lolx
18 October 2010
Trial results have now been updated, aswell as the syndicate page for Rock It Charlie. If you are a member of the syndicate, please leave feedback with an email address I can contact you on and I will provide the password.
Thanks
Rich
18 October 2010
Exciting times with pups coming through and litters due when you see all the little bundles and whether theres a Derby winner there.With his uncertainties Hawk has been a joy wondering whether he would chase how fast or not he would be but to do A1 times in trials was exciting in its self.Tomorrow night is his time we hope and a certain 350 mile trip next Monday if he does.
Tony T
18 October 2010
Hi Paul,
Great to see you all this morning & our pup looks great he's a credit to you all thanks :) with regard to farloe fixtures litter that are schooling the one that looks really fast, surely it's Go Go ??? Not Rock it ??? Was it a typo? Lmao :). good luck to you all hope they come off 1st & sound.
Regards Gary.
18 October 2010
Hi Shirl,
Yes I will sort the trial results out ! I would love to blame rich for the delay so I will ! Lol , Charlie had he's first 500m trial last night and he was beat just over a lenth in 30.94 !! Looks like he could be useful , also it's pleasing for daddy "westmead syd" so hurry up people and get your name down for one of the next litter, farloe fixture is due anytime now and she has a bag full ! , the first farloe fixture litter have started schooling and they look very good , one inparticular looks very fast , he's name is "rock it ??? Im not allowed to say the mo :-)
Nice to see looney speed get of the mark and westmead Hondo won very nicely indeed ,Hondo has had a wrist problem which is being looked after very well by the team so keep up the good work ! Also a menstion to ashley ellis "basic kierans" owner , the dog has been off the track for 4 months with a career ending injury , again a big well done to the team for the patience and care to get him back and winning so quickly , really pleased for you Ashley .
I thought " mark my words " ran well on weds night and is another youngster with a lot to look forward to , I think the kennel will have a very strong team for the produce next year.
Biggest thank you of the week goes to bob gilling for sending the produce prize money cheque out so quickly ! :-) thanks bob !
Regards
Paul
17 October 2010
Morning All,
Hope everyone is in good form.
Paul, (oh wise one!)are you ever going to give Rich the information for the syndicate pups schooling and trial results????? It would be great to see the info on the syndicate pages. My fellow Angels are so excited about Charlie's progress that we need you to keep us fully up to date with his progress .... so what news do you have for us.
Go Charlie, Go Charlie, Go Charlie ....xxx
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Good luck to all the runners over the weekend and next week - Andy, nice to see your Looney pups out and about. Good luck with them.
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Paul, do you think Apollo will be out at the end of next week? :-)
Short and Sweet this time (like my good self!)
Shirl XX
14 October 2010
Hi Mark,Amy and baby Jake well the performance of the night for me to navigate trouble and finishing second to Oscar was a great performance by one so young and without doubt a great training feat by Paul and team he certainly has a great future.As for Hawk finished like a train but its the rest of the race he seems to be unsure still young and no one better to sort him out. Hope everyone else came back back safe and well and roll on Monday and the Puppy Cup hope the penny drops for Hawk
Tony T
13 October 2010
good luck with ronan tonight,and the rest of the team.
Ray Thirlwell
13 October 2010
Cheers Andy, we are so very proud of Apollo and, hopefully, he'll get a race in week's time so he doesn't forget what it's all about. Bless him, he's doing his best but it must be very hard for him because he can't get properly fit unless he can run regularly, and he can't run too frequently because of his leg .... it's a Catch 22 situation at the moment. We're leaving it to Paul to make the decisions as he knows better than us what's best for Apollo.
Andy, I can't believe I've missed Colin- oh no, but I'm so pleased he's gone to be homed. Were the people nice? Oh I hope they love him to bits because he's such a great dog. Did your boys miss him and was he sad to be going .... (yes, I know, stupid woman!)....
I definitely will be over to see Ariadne when she's had her pups - I can't wait. Just make sure you have plenty of tea in the house (I'm a cheeky mare!).
Well TTFN
Shirl x
13 October 2010
Morning all,
I think the computer is trying to tell us something Andy! LOL
Thanks for the good luck wishes tonight, very tough race but I do think (without sounding the over optimistic owner) that 10/1 is a very big price for her!? Lets hope I'm proved right and she can do us, and the kennel, proud as always.
You're right Shirl, we must be flipping nuts, 'nipping' up to Nottingham tonight - I won't be home from work til 1 then straight out the door! But the offer of a free lunch was too good to pass up! LOL
Good luck to all runners tonight and for the rest of the week, we all know they're out there doing their best so as long as they come home safe and sound for the next race we'll be happy campers.
'Til tomorrow!
Rich
13 October 2010
Hi Rich
In your spam !! how dare your computer spam me.... ;)
Good luck tonight mate hope to be seeing and no doubt hearing you on Sky !
Good luck to all the runners lets hope its a big night for the kennels !!
Well done Shirl and Steve with Apollo yesterday great win 6l and favourite aswell, the clever money was on was it ??? ;)
Andy
13 October 2010
Ah, bless you Rich and thanks very much - we're so proud of him (and thanks Bev for your text message). He's a lovely dog and it's been such a struggle for him to get to this stage. He deserves a bit of the old 'donald duck' - bless! Esther and Emma have been brilliant with the TLC to get him this far so its a real team effort.
When we saw his little name in 1st place yesterday it was like wining the Produce Stakes all over again - we couldn't have been more proud and that's the truth! So it's bye bye A6 and hello A5.... lol
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Good luck to Kyla tonight - we'll be shouting from the sofas in Esher. I hope to see your happy smiling face on the TV Rich, as I'm expecting to see Paul and Esther on the podium regularly ...... Paul, have you a new cap for the evening? LOL! x
And the very best of luck to Diva and Ronan - do your best and come home safe and sound.
That goes to all the doggies making their way to Notts tonight. We're looking forward to seeing our old favourites (Kyla and Tony) and watching the new boys, Max and Norman. It's a shame Sky goes off air before we get to see Ronnie, Jazz and Doris but I'm hoping for good results and will be refreshing the results page waiting for news.
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Have a fun night all of you who are going to Notts tonight -it's such a shame we can't be there tonight. Rich and Bev in particular - all credit to you guys for making the extremely long journey there and back - you mad, mad fools ... lol :) x
GO GO ROCK IT KENNELS
As ever,
Shirl & Steve xx
Woof Woof from Billy Dog (Bomber Blue)
13 October 2010
Sounds like Rock It CHarlie is going the right way, looking forward to watching him trial at the weekend! Charlie Charlie Charlie!!!!
Louise Jackson
13 October 2010
ANDY - JUST FOUND THIS POST FROM THE 4TH OCTOBER SITTING IN THE SPAM FOLDER!
Hi Everyone,
Well done Titan Sat that dog seems to love a final at Swindon ! Hard luck Rich but sure Kyla will be putting a smile on your face again soon,
Good to hear from you Shirl hope you had a good time in Cornwall and didnt get to wet.
You have missed your chance to come say goodbye to Colin he left mine on Sat for a new home. You are ok though i have Norman and Tango down at mine now, a funny pair....
Aridane is doing well looking very fat at the mo, not to long now and hopefully a litter of colourful pups. ;)
Am very happy with Looney time at the mo, he is running tomz you should get yourself to the bookies around 11.30 think he will go close. The bitches are taking there time coming back from season and getting fit !! It was to wet to venture down to see spikey yesterday but i have been informed she has grown but mainly to keep her head above water... ;)
I hope you and your friends have a great time at the ledger
i may pop down if i do i will give you a shout.
Yes the calendar ! I think its great well done to all the girls involved especially Esther you look great ! Have placed my order if Steve aint brought them all 1st lol.
good luck all runners
Andy
12 October 2010
Congratulations Steve and Shirley with Apollo winning today!
Thoroughly deserved. The long road to recovery when so many others would of given up and the patience shown by you makes the win even more satisfying! Especially a real credit to the work the team put in, to even race was a massive achievement!
Really pleased for you! He thoroughly deserves some sausages at the weekend now!!
Rich
12 October 2010
thanks tony t you will ave to shout max home for me. as i am suffering from bronchitus and won't be able to make it down mate.(amy is happy cause i cant talk at mo)
anyway droopys will not be getting a oscar.there's a new star in town.go max.good luck with norman in maiden.
good luck dave g with jazz and finalists.hope all the dogs come home safe n sound and all the kennel has plenty of success.
lets hope max can win your race in memory of your mother dave.after all the hard work you and your dad put in with pups n effort you put in promoting the sport.
p.s.it will be evens the field who gets on podium n sky interview shy mr dave wood or film star mr paul sallis.
Mark, Amy and baby Jake
10 October 2010
Hi all
A quick thanks to the whole team in getting both Diva and Ronan into Wednesday's Final - Ronan made us all sweat last night as the only time he had his head in front was on the winning line. Didn't walk him this morning - thought he deserved a lie-in!
Really looking forward to Wednesday now for a whole raft of reasons - the Final, the bitches race that would grace an Oaks Final, Max running in Dave's mum's race (how fitting), Winner vs. Droopys Song, Jimmy vs. Rotar vs. Citi, Jazz and Ronnie in the British bred, Storming Hawk, Tony and Doris. Great company and great racing and a free meal to boot - what more could you ask for?
Hope to see as many as possible at Notts, or somewhere else sometime soon.
All the best
Dave G
10 October 2010
Morning All,
What a great result for Rock It Kennels getting two doggies through to the final of the Produce Stakes.
The very best of luck to Rock It Diva and Rock It Ronan on Wednesday. We'll be cheering you on from home.
Dave G you must be over the moon. All the pressure is off now so just have a brilliant evening on Wednesday.
Isn't it great to think that two years on from Billy winning, Esther has another home bred dog in the final - brilliant!!
Hey Paul, maybe it'll be another 6 timer again ..... LOL :)
And the very best of luck to all the dogs taking part in the supporting races - the card looks great and I'm looking forward to seeing Paul and Esther on the podium regularly throughout the night .... Calendar Girl,have you got your speech ready?......LOL
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Hi Andy,
I've deleted so many blogs by mistake and as mine go on a bit, it does my head in ......LOL!!
Good luck to your lad on Monday - I bet you've got the butterflies now. I really hope he gets a nice clear race round and builds his confidence. He looks like a very nice prospect, fingers crossed! Ah, bless the girls, I'm sure they'll blossom into beauties overnight - they'd better or you'll never get a cow in the boxes will you ..... :)
Oh I can't wait to see Ariadne and her puppies. I bet they'll all be huge (like their daddie) and beautiful (like their mummy). I bet your boys will be excited when she had her litter. Poor Jo will have her hands full - she's a good woman, looking after the boys and the dogs but I bet it's you who causes most of her problems ... lol :)
I'll give you a shout when we've decided what day we'll be at Wimbledon.
Oh and exciting news on little Charlie - he had his first trial at Notts last night and did an 18.98 - how exciting! I don't know about my boy Seb so, hopefully, the Boss will fill me in on his progress. What about your lad and lass (you have got two, haven't you?). What's the news on their progress to the track?
It will be great to see the syndicate doggies on the track in the not too distant future - the banter should be good, don't you think?
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Oh, by the way, anyone watching Strictly Come Dancing ... love it!
TTFN
Shirl & Steve xx
Woof Woof from Billy (Bomber Blue)
9 October 2010
Well done Paul and the team on last night great achievement,seen that the boys are running in opens on Wednesday very exciting. Mark I see you have an easy race only got one of next years Derby favourites and he's owned by a friend of mine split loyatises but I'm with you brothers together.Considering coming up but a 350 mile round trip it's a big ask when on earlies (6 am start) next day
Tony T
9 October 2010
Well done on getting Diva into The Final and hope that Ronan can deliver the goods in the run off, I thought it would be a toss and did'nt fancy Pauls chances knowing how unlucky he is, think the run offs much safer. Good Luck.
See you on Weds
Dave Wood
8 October 2010
Hi Shirl
hope you are well,
i did write a big long post on Monday but think i must have deleted rather than send, was a shame as i tipped Looney time... he is doing great i am over the moon with him very young still yet but his will to win means he is normally in with a chance, he is in an open on Monday at Notts nervous/excited allready;). The sisters are a bit fat and unfit at the mo.... Greedy cows !
Not to long now and you will have to pop round to see the new little ones Ariadne is doing very well at the mo growing by the day.
Not sure if i will make the leger but hope you and your friends have a great time. Ill give you a shout if i am poping down, let me know when you are going up the kennels sure ill be up there aswell.
Hows Charlie going has he been round Notts yet ???
Andy
8 October 2010
Evening All,
Hey Andy, what a nice win for Looney Time on Tuesday - the boy's moving up the grade nicely. You must be so happy and proud of him. Here's hoping he keeps getting stronger with every race and keeps winning!
Whilst I'm on here now. Good luck and fingers and toes crossed for all the doggies in the semi-final of the Produce tomorrow night.
Go go Jasper, Ray(!) bless her, Ronan and Diva.
As ever,
Shirl, Steve, Blue and Billy dog xx
ps. Nice to hear back from you Simon - but I doubt you've been working that hard - you're a man after all .... LOL
7 October 2010
Aye, Aye
Finally I manage to get back on the blog......and I return to a huge bloody surprise - Shandy has managed to get another newsletter up since my last random waffle.
I was on a vow of silence until Everton returned to winning ways - it's been a long hard road but game on!!!
Anyway, with Delly now in season it is all a bit quiet for us, but I have continued to be a voyeur on the site to keep up to date with all the going ons and things seem to be ticking over nicely with a fair few winners over the past month or so.
What with the pups due at Shortwood (and I have also seen Dave Wood at Questhouse is busy with a batch of newcomers) I am sure there are going to be some sleepless nights ahead.
Another short note again as I have to head off to bed for another hard day at the office!!
Laters
Simon
5 October 2010
Just watched ronan in the heats,still looking like a pup,great prospect,good luck in the semis,r u bringing him up to newcastle
Ray Thirlwell
5 October 2010
Hi Shirl/Steve/Billy just to give reason for Rays kennel name. When i said yes to having her a certain Mr Sallis said i call her Ray after Ray Readon, because she had head markings just like his hair line. Thats it for now all the best.
BIG DAVE N
3 October 2010
Hello all, I hope this blog finds you well!
Good to see that the blog has been very busy whilst we've been away in Cornwall. I've had a great time reading through the messages and newsletter and catching up on the latest info from the kennels. I just don't know where to start, but maybe last night is as good a place as any.
What a great win for Tony (Farloe Titan) at Swindon last night. He certainly does love the track and always looked comfortable on the night.
Rich and Bev, I hope Kyla has come home in good order after the race. Both herself and Tony are flying the away flag for the kennel at the moment and I'm sure that Kyla will take first prize very soon - she's certainly doing you proud that's for sure!
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Now onto the Produce Stakes. Well done Paul/Esther and the team for getting the dogs in great shape for the competition. Going into the semi-final with four dogs is great news. I'm sure all the owners are absolutely thrilled and full of excitement at getting this far.
Big Dave N, great to hear from you on the blog. How excited are you? It's been ages since we last met up - I bet you never thought that two years on you'd be cheering on your own little girl into the semi-finals. Did you go up again on Friday to watch her? You know you have to go to the semi-final now - we're a superstitious lot aren't we? Don't forget your lucky socks.... lol! Fantastic for you to have 'Ray' getting this far - by the way, why have you named her Ray? We're absolutely delighted for you. Enjoy the build up and the thrill of it all - you don't get many opportunities so don't let it pass you by - she's doing you proud!
Dave G I hope you're nerves are holding up - good luck with Ronan.
Good luck to all the dogs from the kennel taking part in the semi-final and fingers and toes crossed for the owners too.
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Paul, it's so nice to see the dogs doing well at Nottingham and moving up the grades. You've got some lovely young dogs coming through (and the oldies are holding their own too). It must give you a boost to see the results.
It's also exciting to know that Rock It Charlie has been marked up and is getting ready to start his racing career - oh how exciting!!!!! :):):)
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Hey Andy, how goes it in the household? How is Ariadne getting on? She's due to deliver at the end of the month so not too long now - oh I hope she has some lovely colours and maybe even one as good looking as she is....! What news on the big lad Colin. Is he in fine form?
Nice to see your pup doing well. You must be so thrilled. How much longer for the other pups you have? Have they been schooled yet? And spikey ears, how is little Klockwork Looney coming along?
We have to make a trip to the kennel soon so I'll let you know when that will be. What about the Ledger, are you planning to go to any of the rounds? I'm planning to go with some of the girls from work one night so you may want to avoid that one .... (lol!).
Oh and as for the calendar you've asked for assistance with .... Steve wants his personally signed by the calendar girl herself .... (lol). I thought it was a great idea and the girls look stunning. I think Steve's ordered three already - bless!!!!
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Well that's enough for now. Nice to see everyone blogging along - keep it going peeps, it's a great way to keep up to date and all credit to Rich!
Simon, where the devil are you.......??????
TTFN
Shirl xx
3 October 2010
Well poor old Hawk every race a baptisum by fire last night beaten in a time of 30.14 the racing office must be afraid of him for some reason, when his siblings are running in winable races and obliging already. I always fear for his welbeing having to run in that company even though he's done the time of A1 in trials
Tony Taylor
3 October 2010
Well done to all the produce qualifiers on Friday, and a big well done to the kennels with (Kyla's arch enemy) Farloe Titan winning the Pride of the West. Thoroughly deserved!
Good luck to all runners in the week ahead.
All the best
Rich
2 October 2010
What another great night Ester/Paul and team have given me with Ray going through to the semi's, i could only of dreamt this if i had not seen it myself. It was great getting the three others through, but the only bad (if i can say that)thing was my good friends dog Ronnie not quite making it. But i know he can and will win more when fully fit.
Thats enough for now.
Big Dave N
1 October 2010
Hi All
Good luck tonight in the produce and all other runners this weekend.
Wonder if anyone can help (Esther) i need a decnt greyhound callendar ???
Cheers
Andy
28 September 2010
Thanks esther/paul for the great joy i had when ray won her heat in the produce it was the first time i/d seen her race in the flesh only ever watching her on the box in the bookies glad to see ronnie her litter brother qualify to well done for the other three toots/diva/ronan heres looking forward to friday and hopefully more of the same. well i think thats enough from me except go on rock it kennels.
Big David N
28 September 2010
Well done last night in getting 5 into the next round must have been a great night !
Its good to see 2 going through from one of your studs aswell Toms View ! Cant believe he hasnt been used more when you look at what he has thrown to very limited matings.
Good luck in the draw... ;)
Andy
28 September 2010
Morning all,
Congratulations on getting the 5 through to next round - what price all 5 in the same heat! LOL
Good luck with him Tony, gotta admit I just love those Hondo Blacks! :-)
Cheers
Rich
28 September 2010
Rich
Talking now done a deal on a Hondo Black Oct 09 33 kg boy and he may well travel up the M1 to Paul we shall see, he's a big rangy muscular dog even at 11 months.
Hoping to get up to Notts when Hawk has his next race to cheer him on he needs it mnd you 320 miles for 30.05 secs?????
Tony T
28 September 2010
I know you weren't happy when 4 got drawn in the same produce race but still you filled the first 4 places
I bet that hasn't happened to many times?
Better luck with the next rounds draw
Be Lucky
Howard
27 September 2010
Tony, why don't you put one in with Paul?
Rich
27 September 2010
Unfortuneately Mark I did'nt did my money on Hawk, still our new pup sensation Sonia first race ever in the Ireland or this country tranced Seamus Cahills hotpot at 10/1 so you win some and lose some, and he had his money on him and she improved by 8 lengths on time, Oaks here we come.
Tony T
27 September 2010
Thankyou Richard & Tony T. Max was having a snooze in traps because mr sallis plays him and his kennel mate russell pan pipes music to keep them relaxed. lol
Its a new training method paul says to keep abit in hand.as i said to paul n roger more exciting if u miss the brk and do it hard way(tongue in cheek)
Hope everyone had a little bit on.as my very good friend in ireland says.if you dont put it down you cant pick it up.good luck to all the runners in kennel.
Mark and Amy
27 September 2010
Great weekend for the kennels well done with all the winners at Notts and the 1-2 at Swindon dont worry Rich sure it will be the other way round one day.....
special thanks to your hard work with Looney Time he ran a great race and is improving every week which is good to see, hope the grader dont jump him up to much.
Good luck to all the runners today.
Andy
26 September 2010
Big well done to the kennel for a very good weekend!
6 winners Friday, followed up on Saturday with another 2, not to mention a 1-2 (AGAIN!) at Swindon!
Lets hope the good luck continues!
Cheers
Rich
25 September 2010
Congratulations Mark and Amy must be a great feeling to win with the boy let's hope you have a lot more of the same and he's come off sound, onward and upward.
Tony T
25 September 2010
Busy and very successful. Six winners!
Mark My Words was especially impressive given he had a cup of tea and a sandwich before he emerged. Lovely to watch him plot his way round, and he really powered up the home straight.
His brother hasn't had an easy time so far, hopefully he will be given a better opportunity soon.
Richard Coleman
25 September 2010
Big thank you to Jesus, sorry Paul, esther and team, Max had god on his side last night, but I've been in church all week praying he'd win!
Max ran very well last night, showing tremendous track craft and racing brain, maybe he takes after the hawk, or his owner Amy, who is racing down to the high street with the winnings - lol!
Watch out Charlie, we are coming, hope you are getting nervous - MARK MY WORDS!
Mark and Amy
24 September 2010
Busy night tonight!
Hope they all come back safe and your in the winners!
Can't stand football so I'm not going to say anything about Carling Cup
Be Lucky,and bring home the bacon tonight!
Howard
24 September 2010
Good luck tonight to Mark and family let's hope the brothers start to show their ability their brother Fork Handles ran last night fell out lost 5 at the traps and ran very green.Their litter pup called Apollo Jazz whpo Chris Cronin has ran a 30.30 trial at Hove the other day which is A3 grade.Our May 09 pups first race ever last night ran amazingly powered away winning by 2 lengths at 10/1 everyone laughed when they saw her (23.5kgs) but what an engine, her breeder reckoned she was one of the best bitches he's breed and he came from Ireland to watch her.
Tony T
20 September 2010
Well done in getting so many through in the produce, did you forget to tell them though you was saving the 4 in one race till the final.........
Do you not get any protection then in the event ?
Andy
20 September 2010
Hawk's still learning getting faster track craft to come and maybe a nearer trap to the rail, still safe and sound which is all that matters, have to get our new May 09 girl who's flyng at Hove to show him how to do it or as I say a quality second hand car on leg god help me if the wife finds out
Tony T
20 September 2010
Hi all
i bet Shirl, like you say them sort of things dont come round very often and now you have a constant reminder at home with you. Must be great.
His kennell name when i had him was Henry but not sure what they call him now, greedy probally....lol
He was a bit unlucky has to learn to come out quicker or not run up a dogs arse on the 3rd bend.... he will get there though, was a bit of a hot pot in his race aswell,
Is your boy coming off a bit sore after runs then ?
You know you are allways welcome to come round, ill keep you updated on Ariadane she is a lovely bitch and hoping that she will throw some lovely coloured pups to the great ROB !
Must be about time for that weekly-monthly-annual kennel news Mr Sallis and we dont want to hear about Chelsea...;)
Andy
17 September 2010
Hi Andy,
Nice to hear from you on the blog. Yes, the Produce brings back fantastic memories for both of us. Wow, what a night that was. In fact the whole event was a roller coaster from start to finish. We can remember the whole build up to the final as if it was yesterday. Steve's grinning as he sits looking at the Shrine to Billy ... Lol!
Typing this email to you makes me realise just how privileged we are to own such a very special little dog in Billy (Bomber Blue). Memories like that don't come around very often - maybe that's what makes them so special!
We wish the very best of luck to all the doggies who are taking part in the competition from the kennels. Andy I really hope that one day you do have a dog who can win the Produce for you.
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Unfortunately, we can't go up to Notts on Saturday - I'm on a day trip to Lille, France. It's a birthday treat with one of my girlfriends which has been planned for ages so, like you, no getting out of it either .... LOL
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Good luck to your Looney Time, Andy - what's his kennel name? We also hope Apollo gets a good clear race as well. He showed such promise last time out - he and the doggie that came 3rd were faster than the two A5's on the night. I just hope Notts are fair to him this time round and haven't thrown him into a heat that's too strong for him especially as he can only race every 10/14 days at the moment!
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I was speaking to Paul this afternoon - I think it would have been quicker trying to get through to the Pope ...!!! He said you have Ariadne with you now. Best of luck for the coming weeks. Will you let me know when she has her pups. I'd love to come over and see them if you and Jo wouldn't mind.
Well that's all for tonight. Good luck to one and all whether graded or open racers and lets hope all the Rock It dogs make it through the qualifying heats.
TTFN
Shirl & Steve xx
Woof Woof from Bomber Blue!
17 September 2010
Good luck Tony T, Jason and Category 1 with norman in his second race tomorrow. Still looks difficult with the 3 dog being A1 and the 1 dog, trained by I don't know who! being A1 as well.Hopefully, he'll keep on improving and come home safe and sound. Max ran really well in his red hot puppy open, we are hopeful for a big run next time in graded company, and then watch out Mr Lister!
Mark and Amy
17 September 2010
Hi All
Good luck to anyone with runners in the produce starting Monday hope that plenty can progress through the rounds. I love the produce compition and one i would love to win in the future.
Must bring back some great memories for you Shirl and Steve.
will either of you be going up to Notts Sat i see that apollo is out.
Looney Time has his second run out on sat in the 1st race and i am hoping that he can show the same guts and determination as he did in his 1st race when come from the back of the field to challange for the lead going into the 3rd bend only to not quite be able to get the racing room.
Sadly i will not be able to get up to see the race as i am at wedding, cant believe it but no chance i can get out of this one......
Good luck to all runners
Andy
14 September 2010
hi all ,any techinal issues ,take up with my good man rich !
Did anyone bet the treble at notts yesterday ? if so can you do the lottery for me this weekend !
looking forward to the produce qualifiers next monday morning , pleased all 7 of ours have avoided eachother,
there the usual stand out dogs in it but i would be hopeful 1 or 2 of ours can make the final (famous last words )
regards
paul
14 September 2010
Afternoon All,
Tony, I think the boys did really well in their first races - very high grades and they're only puppies after all. As you say, as long as they come home safe and sound that's all that really matters in the end. They are now officially on the road for bigger and better things, hopefully!
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Good luck to all the doggies and owners for the forthcoming Produce States event at Nottingham - happy memories (I have told Billy that the competition is starting again!). Hopefully Paul and the kennel will have a successful run in the competition. We'll be keeping a watchful eye on them. Really nice to see Apollo's brother and sister in the event too.
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Paul, what news on the syndicate pups - Charlie and Smudge, and not forgetting the lovely Seb of course? Have they been put on the Notts card yet - you know how excited I get so I need as much notice as possible to calm myself down!
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Oh, and before I forget, did you all realise that Rich our current guru of the website is famous? His picture appeared in the Racing Post on Monday following the Irish Derby final at the weekend. The Steve Nash's pic that was chosen had his happy smiling face in it ... presumably he'd just won or had another guinness.... we'll have to be booking him in for special appearances soon (lol!) x
Well I hope everyones having a good week and good luck to all the runners home and away over the course of the weekend and on Monday.
TTFN
Shirl xx
13 September 2010
Hi Tony,
Our site now longer hosts the advance cards, the link takes you direct to the official Notts greyhound page. What are the issues your getting, I may be able to help?
Thanks
Rich
13 September 2010
Hi Paul
There appears to be a problem viewing the weekends card on the site,still Norman and Mark experienced 6 dog races for the first time and were not disgrace, as long as they come back sound there's always another day and they have youth on their side unlike myself.
Tony T
12 September 2010
Mark good luck with Max in his open let's hope him and Hawk do their dad proud
Tony T
12 September 2010
Hi Shirley
Thankyou for kind wishes for Elite, we are unable to go to
Nottingham to see him as Steve is going to football. So will
be cheering him on from the betting shop!! Fingers crossed he does well!
Look forward to seeing you when Charlie starts running.
Rich/Bev
Hope you have a great wk/end in Dublin for the Irish
Greyhound Derby final. We have been twice before what a great event it is. All the best to Kyla at Notts on Monday.
Steve, Lynne & Amy
12 September 2010
"What's Storming Hawks' pet name?"
Norman :)
Jason Seddon
12 September 2010
Yes we have several they are at Hove near where we live, all are between tow of us there's Scented candle who goes for a three timer Sun, Wish Kewell a pup who comes back from injury next week, Killeacle Anya a very good grade bitch,and a May 09 bitch Ballymac Sonia costing us well into 4 figures with hopefully 3 others who is doing grading trials. My son and I have a dog at Shelbourne called Explosive who has won 5 from 8 doing 28.68 and am looking to join a syndicate for another animal
Tony T
10 September 2010
Thought Storming Hawk was entered into an open on Monday Night can't see him on the card or reserve?
Howard
9 September 2010
Hi Everyone
Yes has been to long shirl just allways something that needs doing so aint been at a computer long enough to blog, looks like everyone is keeping it busy on here plenty to catch up on.
Colin is well enoying himself playing fetch with the kids etc i keep trying to talk my mum into having him as like you say he is such a nice dog but my dad wont let her till she retires.
Rich Bev enjoy yourself at the Derby let them know out there team Sallis will be over soon...
Well done on Kyla good luck on Monday sure she will do you proud what a bitch she is.
I will be heading up to Notts Sat to see Looney time in his first race hope he comes off safe and sound and sure he will learn from the run.
Good luck to all other dogs out this week.
Andy
9 September 2010
Oi Oi Oi jet setter, I'll have you know that the Esher Massive are fit, healthy and in no need for horlicks and hot water bottles at bedtime ... thank you very much ...LOL
The Wookster is sitting with the phone ready as I type so call whenever you want - mind you if he has another bottle of beer you won't get a bit of sense out of him - two bottles and he's anyones ... Lol
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Tony, you're obviously married to a very intelligent woman who, like all of us, makes perfect sense (ha-ha).
Just seen the race sheets for the coming days at Notts. Good luck to all racing for Paul - excellent to see the Pups in an Open and A2 already - how exciting.
Do you have any other dogs yourself Tony or with a syndicate? What's Storming Hawks' pet name? I now know, from Mark's blog, that 'Mark My Words' is 'Max'.
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Lynne, Steve & Amy, good luck for Ronnie (Rock It Elite) I really hope he gets a smooth run round. If only it wasn't so far away, we'd try to get up there but with Nibbler (or should I say Termite - lol) it's too early to leave him for such a long time. Will you all be going Notts on the night?
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Hey Simon/Andy,
How are you guys doing? You must be very busy working really hard as you've not been on the blog for such a long time now. What's the news from you both?
Simon, how's little Delly doing? Not seen her out in a while. Has she come into season? Looking forward to hearing from you in the not too distant future.
Andy how are Jo, Jack & little Billy - send them our love. What news on Colin? Oh I really want the big fella to get a lovely home. I'm always keeping my eyes and ears open in case anyone wants a dog. I know he loves it with your boys and you really look after him. It's so great that you can help Paul and Esther out looking after some of the dogs that need homes. Blog soon.
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To everyone out there, just so you know, Andy Gavin who has the Looney prefix to his doggies, helps Paul and Esther out homing their dogs who are a bit older than some and waiting for good homes. He and Jo are so good and really take care of the doggies. If any of you know of anyone looking for a dog, please, please, please think about asking Paul first. There are so many lovely dogs at the kennel who need homing and as we all know they make great pets. Keep it in mind!
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Now, Louise, what's the news on Charlie then? What inside information have you got about Charlie, Smudger and Seb? If the leader of the Angels won't supply the info, then I need to find another source. The alternative is to go straight to Charlie, but I'm not too good with doggie woof woof....LOL
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Rich & Bev, have a great time at the Derby. We hope to see it on TV - it should be great craic. Enjoy the Guinness and we'll catch up when you get back.
TTFN folks,
As ever,
Shirl xx
9 September 2010
Thanks for all the kind comments about our pup Mark My Words.Thanks to Paul, Esther and the team for their hard work. As everyone knows Max and Storming Hawk are having their first races over the next few days. Max has dropped on a very hot div 2 puppy open where the 1 dog should really be running in the div 1 puppy open. Storming Hawk is in A2, where, as at Sheffield, Mr Baldwin, can't differentiate between A1 and A2! which is a shame when trying to bring on promising pups. Good luck to all the owners with runners at the weekend and monday.
Mark Beverley
9 September 2010
Morning Peeps!
I'm off travelling for a couple days, Dublin for weekend then Notts on Monday (you know what us jet setters are like!) so get any feedback up asap!
Good luck to all runners over the weekend, come home safe!
Paul - any trial results to update ?
Shirl - will ring Steve tonight, didn't like to ring gone 9.30 last night incase the horlicks was brewed and ready for the bed! :-)
Rich
9 September 2010
Fantastic to hear that Rock It Charlie is going in the right direction, come on Charlie! From one of the Angels!
Louise Jackson
8 September 2010
Sorry i've not been in touch Paul - busy doing the real job! Anyway, i take it you now have Mandy (Droopys Lena x Hondo Black) in your possession - has she settled ok?
Ian Parry
8 September 2010
Shirl it's was one of the best decisions I have made back in May last year to take a chance on Hawk apart apparently from when I married the wife all those years ago (her words not mine you can tell she's not looking over my shoulder)
Tony
8 September 2010
Rich, you clever fella. Really love the snazzy information bar at the bottomo of the home page - you are so very good at adding all the new bits and pieces to the site - thank you so much.
And talking about the info bar - great to see the new pups going for open competitions - the two of them are flying right now. Isn't it nice to have exciting young pups in the kennel. Good luck to the owners, the boys must be bringing a smile to your faces right now. :)
Dave, like Rich said, it's such a shame Diva lost the toss of the coin - thank goodness you very rarely see that taking place. Hopefully she's coming into her own and will be in the shake up of a few more contests.
Good luck to all the racers (and owners) over the next week - come home safe and sound.
All the best,
Shirl x
PS.
Ess, how was Ricky? Did you have to get up and do a turn ...LOL x
7 September 2010
Well done with Kyla Rich and such a bummer that Diva lost the toss but at least she is on the right road for The Team.
Dave Wood
7 September 2010
Love the new Info bar@ the bottom of the page!
Howard
6 September 2010
Thanks Shirl, proud as punch this evening! The old girl still got some sparkle in them paws! Gutted for Paul, Esther and Dave that Diva isn't joining us, especially as she battled so hard to get there and I really thought she had pinched it - only to lose on toss of a coin! Big thanks, as ever, go to the entire team for the work they do with Kyla, it really is appreciated!
Also, glad everyone enjoys the video. Who knows, maybe you'll see me at Cannes Film Festival next year !? LOL
Come on everyone, keep the feedback page ticking over!
All the best
Rich
6 September 2010
Hello All,
Well done Kyla - great to see you through to another final - the old girl's still got plenty to offer, hasn't she Rich!
Thanks Bev for your text - really appreciated it. Are you off to Ireland at the weekend for the Final of the Irish Derby? You'll need time off work to recover my lovely especially if you go to Notts next Monday to see Kyla in the final. We'll have fingers & toes crossed for her.
And Diva dead heating 2nd in her race - flip of the coin I expect - better go heads then!
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Another night out at Corals for me - we watched Apollo come home 2nd tonight - he's definitely getting the hang of it now - bless him. Please God he gets stronger with every race - well done to all at the kennels for looking after him.
Roger, you looked lovely in your cap - like Apollo you're getting the hand of this parading malarky ... (lol)!
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Hello Dave,
Yes, it was nice to see Jazz doing so well just back from her season and Ben had a cracking race at Romford. As you say, poor Tony was well and truly scuppered by the trap draw. Third time lucky for Paul with the Essex Vase - no don't go there ....!!
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Good luck to all the doggies racing this week and next.
Great to see all the new puppies doing so well - it looks like some exciting times ahead for the kennel and the owners - long may it continue.
TTFN
Shirl & Steve xx
6 September 2010
Hi all
Not sure if you've all seen the video at the top of the video gallery page - I only discovered it yesterday!
If you haven't seen it, please have a look - I think it's b***** brilliant, especially with the sound up as loud as it will go - really, really well done Rich!
I think that Jazz caught us all a bit by surprise on Saturday - a cracking run for her second race back from season - and Ben ran really well at Romford (and Tony suffered the draw bok as we all thought he would - but there's always another day, and he'll just have to show what might have been by winning the Essex Vase - nice trap draws please!)
Good luck to all with runners over the coming days - it would be especially good to see Danny win for Derek tonight, but he has a lot to do.
All the best
Dave G
6 September 2010
Tony
Good Luck with your lad and the Lil bitch(Bd) is called Hope and Destiny (Being Pedantic..lol)
Dave Wood
5 September 2010
Impressive second trial from our boy the greyhound talk should not just be about our Storming Hawk but his brother as well Mark my Words who up to now has the beating of our boy.The talk has even got to Hove where we run our other dogs and two of the same litter run there Fork Handles and Hope and Glory
Tony
4 September 2010
Good luck to all the doggies at Romford tonight - come home safe and sound.
Good luck to all at Notts over the next couple of days as well.
Fingers & Toes crossed as always!
Shirl & Steve xx
3 September 2010
Good Luck to the runners at Romford tonight. Hope they all get a clear run to show what they can do!
Come home safe!
Rich
3 September 2010
Hi Paul
Good luck for tonight, lets hope Titan's got wings on his heels
Tony Taylor
31 August 2010
Hi all, I wonder if one of the regular Sunday morning visitors with a digital camera would do me a favour please :) I dont like hassling Paul & Esther as I know they are very busy, but wondered if someone would be so kind as take take me a few pictures of the Droopys Maldini x Farloe Fixture litter, & if you can identify him pup number SK H2 our Go Go Sonic. Due to work & family commitments we've not been able to get up to see him since the end of May & probably wont get up till the end of September now. My email is gary.holland@tesco.net if you could email them across it would be much appreciated, & i'll buy you a pint or 2 when we get to the final of next years produce stakes :)
I hope all your triallers & runners perform well & come off safe & sound, & good luck Farloe Titan on Friday night hope he can go on to win the champion stakes, after been harshly over looked for last weeks Select Stakes.
Gary Holland
30 August 2010
Trial results are now updated!
Good luck to all runners this week.
Rich
PS - All aboard the Sallis Fan Club Bus!! I hope to release pin badges, t-shirts and replica 'Sallis' caps in the coming months! Coming to a store near you soon!!! LOL
29 August 2010
Just a note to say thanks to Paul, Esther and the team and to say we were pleasantly surprised but also very pleased with Storming Hawk's trial on Friday night. Apparently there is a lot of talk about this dog and how good he might be, well folks this is dog racing and as yet he's won or done nothing. His sister at Hove looks as though she is going to be a nice prospect and his FASTER litter brother 'Mark My Words' (that's the name of the dog by the way) also looks potentially very good, Chris Cronin also has half a dozen of the litter (I think?) that have'nt seen the track yet so who knows what any of those could be. I just think in this game its important no to get carried away and to always let the dogs do the talking. Paul, Esther and the team will I'm sure give them every opportunity to be the best they can be and whatever that is will be good enough for me, yes they are well bred and yes right now their race and trial times suggest they could be a decent litter, but at!
17 months old they all have long roads in front of them and a lot to prove and learn.
I wish all the litter, their trainers and owners the very best for the future and hopefully one if not all will turn out to be Open Class.
Also, well done with Farloe Titan (Fastest time of the year at Romford for the 575) and hopefully he will go on to win the Champion Stakes for all concerned and good luck down there next Friday with him.
Regards
Jason Seddon
Category 1 Greyhounds
28 August 2010
I love smudger and he is a nice looking dog...................................... BUT ITS WAR........! CHHHHHHHHHAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLIIIIIIIIEEEEEEE
Esther
28 August 2010
Storming hawk done 31.20 and his brother done 31.05 , yes hawk does have a brother who is every bit as good :-)
paul
28 August 2010
Well done tony what a shame about trap 5 in semi yet again the draw has not been kind !
Steve Ellis
28 August 2010
A patient man - are we talking about the Paul Sallis we all know and love! You've as much patience as the raging wasps that stung me last weekend - lol [and no you don't need to buy bigger marigolds - you're all heart you are:-)]
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Hey Girls, this is a very important moment in dog racing history when the Boss has actually confirmed in writing what we've all known for a year now that Charlie, yes, ROCK IT CHARLIE, is the boy to watch out for.... whoop whoop whopp - Go Charlie, Go Charlie, Go Charlie!
Paul, I'll have you know that the potions are brewing nicely - so beware, eye of toad; tail of newt .....!!!!
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Now onto last night. What a great racing performance from Tony (Farloe Titan). He looked brilliant. We went to watch the race in the Coral Betting shop in Esher High Street (Steve certainly knows how to show a woman a good time! lol)and before the race he told me to sit quietly and not get too excited. Well, you can imagine how that panned out - I was off the seat and jumping up and down cheering Tony round. It certainly livened up the shop for 30 seconds I can tell you!
Just seen the draw for the semi. What do you think of it?
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If that wasn't enough excitment our little Apollo (Rock It Apollo) (what a handsome boy he is - sorry biased I know) raced at home in his A6. I was off the seat again cheering him round and thought at one point he was going to win. He ran so well down the back straight and weaved his way to the inside of the track but then pulled wide off the last bend and just couldn't hold on, and was beaten by the favourite. Bless him, how exciting was that.
I think the lad in the betting office was glad to see the back of us for a bit of peace and quiet....
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Hey Bev, how was your week off? How did the pictures come out. Steve said you had taken some great shots - when are we likely to see them on the gallery?
Can you believe that we're into September next week. It won't be long now until you two are off to the Irish Derby.
Ess we'll have to see if we can go next year - wouldn't that be a hoot!
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Billy (Bomber Blue) has been home for seven weeks now and is such a funny little fella. So far he's eaten the stuffing out of his pillows; pulled the buttons off his duvet; chewed one letter - it was rubbish anyway; had the phone off its stand (obviously wanted to ring the kennels to check everyone was ok)and had the washing out of the washing basket!
He wanted to help Steve with the decorating the other day so had the sandpaper, paintbrush and sponge on his bed when we came home - who was silly not putting it out of his reach ....!
But apart from that, he's been excellent, really! (lol).
We really love having him at home and the other night he was actually watching the racing from Nottingham. It was a laugh when the bell went off; he jumped up and made for the fireplace heading for the plasma. He obviously thought he could do better on the track .... they say doggies don't know what's on - that's just rubbish. After that, Steve had to turn the volumn down everytime they approaced the traps just to preserve his sanity ... so funny!!
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Well good luck to all the runners tonight and in the coming week.
Happy Bank Holiday!
As ever,
Shirl & Steve xx
(Big Bad Blue and Billy the Nibbler)
27 August 2010
Storming Hawk trailed tonight
How well did he run?
come of okay?
Paul rock it smudge easy to work out Fred not so easy?
Howard
27 August 2010
Shirl , do i need to buy bigger washing up gloves !! i have to say and it pains me to do so ...charlie does look promising :-/ but smudger is still the best looking dog in the litter ;-), i just thought them witches mite be using some sort of brew from their cauldren ! what du think lads ?
a patient man
26 August 2010
Well done Farloe Titan!
8 length victory!
watch the select meeting and only backed Drive up local gutted when he got beat a head!
good luck in the Classic with FARLOE TITAN
Leeds Rhinos are in the challenge cup tomorrow so an all-dayer is on the cards
Howard
26 August 2010
Go Charlie, Go Charlie, Go Charlie ...
Boys, stand back and wait to be impressed once Charlie boy struts his funky stuff round the race trace....
Girls, lets not be too hard on poor Smudge - he can't help it if he's owned by the funny bunch (lol).
Let the good times roll ....
Shirl xx
26 August 2010
Evening All,
Good luck to Basic Tom, Driving Up Ben and Driving Up Local tonight. We'll be cheering them on from Surrey.
Best of luck to our little Apollo tomorrow night too - come home safe and sound boy!
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Paul, really upset hearing the news on Sunday that Blakes Magic has gone to heaven. Bless her, she was with you from the very start and every time we look at Billy (Bomber Blue) we are reminded of her. May she rest in peace.
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It was lovely to see all those at the kennel on Sunday - with the exception of being stung not once, not even twice but three bloody times .... it was a great day!
I eventually had to go to the GP because my thumb and hand became so swollen and puffy it looked like an exploded sausage - yuk! My arm looked like it had swallowed an ostrich egg and was red raw - double yuk!! So I'm now on a course of allergy tablets for a month and penicillin tablets for two weeks - I'm just starting to rattle but the swelling and redness has disappeared. I tell you the Derbyshire wasps are flippin' deadly to us poor Southern softies.
As Paul so lovingly said with all the kindness he could muster ... "Shirl, if you'd stayed at the sink and done the washing up like you were supposed to, you wouldn't have been stung ..." Charming!
Andy, your girls, Sharon and Tracey are massive - I think poor Rock It Fred was shell shocked ...!!
Hope all your Looney Pups go well in trials - looking forward to watching out for them when they hit the track.
As for yours and Rich's Klockwork Looney - she's a little beauty - what wonderful ears she has, they look like two pointy party hats when she flicks them up ... bless!
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Well short and sweet for this blog. Good luck to all the doggies racing home and away and GO GO TONY (Farloe Titan) at Romford on Friday!
TTFN
Shirl xx
26 August 2010
I'm more than happy to only see one 6.45 in a day! LOL
Rich
26 August 2010
Jesus rich , 6.45 am and youve already started moaning!!! poor bev she deserves a medal lol , anyway its nice to inform you of the other 6.45 that happens EVERY day
Paul
26 August 2010
Has anyone else had the pleasure of Pauls new service? The early morning wake up call at 6:45 !?!?!
Cheers for that ! :-)
Rich
25 August 2010
Come on Charlie boy! Cant wait for his first race!!!!!
Louise Jackson
25 August 2010
You said it lol!!!!! Us women are still waiting
Esther
25 August 2010
I'm sure all the gents will agree, we're happy with that. Afterall, you can't rush perfection......!!
Rich
25 August 2010
Charlie is now in the big block now girls...........mmmmmmm where is smudger oh yes, still in nursery!! Charrrrrlie
Esther
25 August 2010
Rich where are you , ive got a pile of trial results to go up on the site !!! your not sulking coz man u are 2 points behind the mighty blues already ! good old Fulham !! lol
Paul
25 August 2010
Jazz Hurricane was a tremendous bitch, tremendous early and staying power, her record speaks for itself. Her pups were very strong from an early age and mad keen - well said dave - Mr Wood is a very good breeder.
Howard - what about the other Jazz Hurricane pup, all you need to know is Max - watch this space!
Mark Beverley
25 August 2010
Looking foward to (basic) tom running in open thursday night , and goodluck to the rest of the kennels runners and esther doing a couple of interviews after they,ve won lol ! And paul you can wear my liverpool cap !
John and Mandy
24 August 2010
When you look back at the bitches racing with Jazz I think she has thrown the best thus far and hopefully The Hawk litter will strengthen this, all stunning looking pups who where very very strong pups, Watch this space.
Dave Wood
24 August 2010
Hi
Good to see most of you up at the kennels on Sunday, Rich how was your Journey home did they all settle ok ? Shirl have you been able to use your hand yet ?
Sad news Paul and Esther on Blakes she had her funny ways but was a lovely bitch and one for so many reason i am sure you will never forget.
I had a great time helping out the other week you know me i love anything to do with the dogs, even if it can get a bit messy sometimes...... ;)
"Fred" aint he the one being used and abused by Sharon and Tracy ???
Fingers crossed for Looney time and speed hope they go well and come home safe and sound from there trials.
Good luck to all runners this week,
Andy
24 August 2010
Storming Hawk,the Jazz Hurricane pup how that one going?
jazz's other pup haven't quite hit top class is this the break thorough litter?
Howard
23 August 2010
Hi howard , all you need to know is "smudger " and "fred"
il leave it at that :-)
paul sallis
22 August 2010
Totally agree with your comments in the racing post about titan not getting in the select stakes.IT should be about the best dogs who,ve won cat 1,s not someones 4th choice, maybe my willy (BON BARNEY) will be picked on that score lol ! Goodluck to tony for Champion Stakes at Romford and to paul,esther and the kennel !
John and Mandy
20 August 2010
Hi Howard
Nice to know that you're following the dogs - the one thing that you never have to worry about with runners from Shortwood is whether or not they're given the best opportunity to win any race they're in, in terms of condition, preparation and everything else(!).
As for pet names, I'm afraid that all of mine are pretty boring - the Rock It dogs are all known by the last part of their racing name (Romeo, Ronan, Diva and Jazz), and Hillcross Snow is just "Snowie." The only one with a pet name a little different is Keljo Tadita, who I call Tadpole 'cos she's little and black.
All the best
Dave G
20 August 2010
No worries Howard.
Come on, join the syndicate fun, there's 3 litters that will be coming up soon that there will probably be a dog or two available for syndication. Get some mates involved, its a very cheap way to get involved and you know they get the best of everything at the kennels!!
Cheers
Rich
20 August 2010
Sorry,I didn't want to sound like I was moaning
I do think this is a great site and I understand how busy a racing kennel is!
I once had a dog in small kennel she was no go unfortunately!
I do wish everyone who's involed in racing the best of luck,as it's people like us that generate the gambling medium that I love so much I'd like to thank each and everyone involed in the kennel for your efforts!!
Hope your dogs come home safely every time they run
Howard
20 August 2010
Hi Howard,
Unfortunately looking after the 80 dogs and pups is a priority over the newsletter, as much as we like to get them out regular its not always possible as Paul is extremely busy, as I'm sure you can understand.
The syndicate was formed when the pups were born, just before the creation of the website. If you are interested in joining a kennel syndicate then keep checking back as in the next couple weeks we'll have a range of pups and racers going up for sale, aswell as the newsletter (due tonight) announcing some exciting matings with the studs and broods! They'll be opportunity for you to get involved a bit more Howard!
The pet names are privilidged information Howard, if we told you we'd probably have to send the heavies around ! :-) Who would you like to know? Tony - Farloe Titan. Ronnie - Rock It Elite. Billy - Bomber Blue (now retired). Delly - Rock It Delwood. Those are the main ones I think?!
Cheers
Rich
20 August 2010
Hello,
I am still following this site even though the WEEKLY newsletter is kind of hit and miss.
Upset that I wasn't invited in to the 8 men and 1 wookie syndicate!
Anyway back to business,I know that all you owners know what the pet name are but if I want to follow I can't as I need racing names?
I am only trying a make a few quid!
Be Lucky
Howard Alderton
20 August 2010
Hi all
Be good to see some people at the kennels on Sunday - but I think that the whole mood will be set by the outcome of P&E's charabanc outing to Wigan early Saturday evening. I wonder if Messrs Lampard, Drogba, Terry & co realise that the game has taken on such significance with the presence of greyhound royalty, and whether thay can handle the extra pressure?
Good luck to all runners!
All the best
Dave G
20 August 2010
Hello one and all!
Hope all my blogging buddies are in good form - sorry I've been off the blog recently - loads of 'stuff' going on which kept me otherwise engaged. Alls well now so, initially, a very short blog ... there's no need to panic! :)
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Firstly, we're going up to the kennel on Sunday so we'll see you there, Andy, Dave and, if you can dump the parents on some other poor soul, Rich(lol), you and Bev. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Secondly, I'll be bringing the sausages for you Andy and, Rich if you make it, I promise to make you a cuppa tea.
Bev and Esther, we have so much to catch up on, will a few hours on a Sunday be enough time - I doubt it.... lol
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Billy the nibbler stories will be top of my agenda on my next blog - bless his little self - he's so funny!
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Simon - you back from Cornwall yet? I hope you left some pasties otherwise the Wookie (aka Steve) will be most upset, and you don't want to upset a Wookie, I can tell you - haha
And what about your little Delly - what a star in the making. Isn't it wonderful to see her shooting up the grades so quickly, especially for one so young - exciting times ahead, please God.
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Till the next time!
That's all folks!
Shirl xx
ps: Shandy, there's no point in singing about Smudger - where's the proof .... :)xx
20 August 2010
Il sort the trial results out people , cups of tea !!! make ya own , you know how rich dont ya!!
boss
18 August 2010
Yeah, come on Sallis !! Sort it out!
Andy - We were hoping to, but may have to drop parents at airport now. Was thinking next week but its bank holiday so traffic might be a nightmare and getting a cuppa tea outta Paul, after our long journey, is harder than blood out a stone! LOL
Rich
18 August 2010
Whats happened to our promised trial results, looks like they've been binned..
Dave Wood
18 August 2010
I must have still had some scent on me when i got home aswell, tought that Buzz and Colin was going to gang bang me... lol
haha he knows who is the fastest mate thats why he stood on the bitches toe in the paddock Sunday. Dont worry though she will be wise to his little tricks now....
Come on Shirl hows Billy getting on you got any cushions left now ? Steve you been back up to Notts again to see Apollo ?
Rich Bev you up the kennels this week ?
Andy
18 August 2010
Theres only one rock it smudger ...one rock it smudger....theres only one rock it smudger.....you know the tune !!!!
paul
16 August 2010
You and me both andy lol ....................... no comment!!! lol
Esther
16 August 2010
Hi All
Bit quiet on here aint it has everybody gone on holiday ?
had a bit of a different trip up to the kennels yesterday just glad that there was no camera about......
must say that the Syd Debbie litter are looking very nice. Not to long now and the banter can start, i thought at one point smudge and charlie where going to be having a straight race yesterday. One of the bitches looks the pick of the litter though ;)
Big week this week with the 2 new Looney pups having there 1st trails round notts, good luck and hope you come back safe and sound.
Andy
5 August 2010
SCHOOLING REPORT : esther took the crew down to bicester yesterday and it was another positive session , all the westmead syd x westmead debbie litter were handsliped through the traps which went very smoothly and recorded some very good spint times, the upward rumbles went well in there two dog trials and "mark my words" (hawk pup)was very impressive beating the mighty super russell two lengths !
We also picked up the two brothers of "rock it cheryle" and "greycott gwen" who will be starting there careers at notts very shortly , both will be for sale , talking of that il will be putting up all we have here availible for sale so get your money out people and get yourself a well bred , well reared pup !!
regards
paul sallis
31 July 2010
hi Paul its john luckett here i part owned arabie with you at hall green hope your keeping well and looking forward to the football season i think my team spurs will be pushing you this season chelsea that is alan sends his regards any of your dogs worth backing in near future hall green is get even more crap all the best.
John
26 July 2010
Hi Shirley
Yeah managed to get to Swindon on Sat was a good night, Titan ran a blinder after pinging the lids, (think i must be his lucky mascot). Toots was unlucky gave to much away on the run up but showed great pace to get up into 3rd and was unlucky not to pick up the second place dog.
great news on the pups chasing well hopefully some exciting times ahead with them,
I hope you made Steve breakfast in bed Sunday morning after his trip up to notts Sat......
i am glad that Apollo ran well and came off sound you have showed such faith in the dog its great to see him running for you and sure he will be winning one for you very soon.
Nah he didnt turn up to see Colin, car broke down... hes happy though racing round the garden like a pup at the mo with my brood.
Good luck to all runners this week,
Andy
26 July 2010
Hiy Shirl
It has been a while since I blogged but back now so can start to clog up the servers again!!
Been keeping up to speed with the blogs but been sooooo busy at work as I am due to go on holiday next week to the sunny surroundings of Cornwall (I do love it down there) so just not had the time to chip in until now.
Thanks for thwe report from Steve and glad to hear that she ran well and wasn't daunted by the crowd - hopefully your boy Apollo has brought her out of her shell a bit. I am so chuffed with Delly's win and a massive thanks go to Paul and the team for getting her in to shape. She is still only a baby so we will just see how things pan out from here.
I hope Billy is settling in well.....sounds like he is very happy and enjoying nibbling on a variety of houseware on the comfort of his bed.
Unlucky to Toots (Jasper), who ran in to a very good dog on the night but the future is very exciting for him and 3rd in any Group final is an excellent achievement.
As for Apollo - well you sound rightly proud of the lad. As you say he will continue to come on for the runs now and I am sure he will give you and Steve a lot of pleasure. I wish you all the luck in the world with him and hopefully he will get stronger and stronger each time.
Anyway, back to work now...........
TTFN
Simon
26 July 2010
I know its highly unlikely BUT thought I would let you know that I am holding an Open Day(Kind off..lol) with Free BBQ and Drinks( Shandys for the Bairns and stronger for the bigger Kids), this will be happening on Saturday 31st July, your welcome to come visit a proper country( He says ducking for cover)..
Dave Wood
24 July 2010
Aye aye......at last I am back on the blog - it feels I have taken longer than Shandy Sallis in getting on here but then to my surprise and shock he has even done an updated Newsletter. Has it really been that long.
Anyway, as usual the updates are looking good Rich and means I can now spend the nest part of my work day on here. Looks like you guys have a few pups coming through - best of luck with them.
Shirl, you must be well chuffed with Apollo getting on the card. He certainly is a battler and with any luck will give you and Steve some cracking nights over the coming months.
Well it is a big race for the kennel tonight with Delly battling an A5 - think there is another minor comp happening in Swindon as well!!!! Best of luck to Toots, I am sure he will be there or there abouts.
Good luck to the other runners this week as well.
Only a brief note for now but hope to blog again in the week.
TTFN
Simon
p.s. congrats to Greycott Gwen for running such a storming time in her first race and almost made it 2 from 2 - I hope Shandy had some explaining to do after that first race!!
25 July 2010
Hey,hey Simon, at long last blog buddy - where the devil have you been?? We thought you'd up and left the country its been so long since you were last on the blog. Good to have you back!
It certainly was a big race night up there for both you and us - your Delly and our Apollo - it was like our Produce night (haha).
Steve was up there with Roger to see Apollo's launch into action - thrusters away so to speak...lol! He was over the moon with how he ran for his first race. Bless him he was leading from the 2nd to 4th bend and Steve was out in a cold sweat bellowing at the top of his voice. Then, he went so wide on the 4th bend three of the other doggies got up on his inside and he came home in 4th place - oh but what a good boy. The whole experience didn't phase him one little bit. Steve took some video of him as Roger led him to the traps - cool as a cucumber he was so that can only be a good sign.
When you think that this time last year he injured his back leg and it was touch and go as to whether or not he'd ever race. To see his name on the card and for Steve to be there watching him was a dream come through. All hail to Esther and her magic hands, and to the rest of the Sallis Team for all their hard work getting him to the track.
Paul sent a text this morning to say he was okay - Thank God and St. Theresa - so, hopefully, in 10 days time he'll have another race round and with every trip he should get fitter and stronger.
As for your Delly, well, Steve said she flew out of the boxes and fairly licked her way round in style. Very impressed he was with her and he said she was really good with the crowd. They're so close to the track at Nottingham, but she handled herself really well and wasn't too bothered or scared by them you'll be pleased to hear. Onwards and upwards for the little girl - we're delighted for you and the team.
Oh yes, I musn't forget to mention Greycott Gwen - okay DD... :)
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Well done to Jasper in the Produce Stakes last night. He ran really well to come home 3rd and all connections must be really proud of him. Jimmy, we wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you soon!
Also, well done to Tony for winning his race - always nice to get a win on the CV - especially going back there as the Swindon Arc champion.
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Hiya Andy, did you make it to Swindon last night?
It was great to hear that your pups went well at the schooling track last week - isn't it lovely to hear they want to chase - first hurdle out of the way; on to the next now ....
By the way, what news on Colin? Did the fella turn up to see him at the weekend? Oh, I'd love to see a pic of him on the site. I really hope he gets a lovely home for his retirement, it's no more than he deserves!
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Short blog tonight - haha - but I will blog about Billy the nibbler separately!!
Good luck next week Paul - hope all the doggies run well and come home safe and sound.
Until the next time ....that's all for now folks!!
Shirl xx
24 July 2010
Aye aye......at last I am back on the blog - it feels I have taken longer than Shandy Sallis in getting on here but then to my surprise and shock he has even done an updated Newsletter. Has it really been that long.
Anyway, as usual the updates are looking good Rich and means I can now spend the nest part of my work day on here. Looks like you guys have a few pups coming through - best of luck with them.
Shirl, you must be well chuffed with Apollo getting on the card. He certainly is a battler and with any luck will give you and Steve some cracking nights over the coming months.
Well it is a big race for the kennel tonight with Delly battling an A5 - think there is another minor comp happening in Swindon as well!!!! Best of luck to Toots, I am sure he will be there or there abouts.
Good luck to the other runners this week as well.
Only a brief note for now but hope to blog again in the week.
TTFN
Simon
p.s. congrats to Greycott Gwen for running such a storming time in her first race and almost made it 2 from 2 - I hope Shandy had some explaining to do after that first race!!
24 July 2010
Afternoon All,
Time to wish Jasper Good Luck tonight in the Produce Final. Well done to Paul and the team for their hard work in getting him through.
Special good luck wishes to our lad Apollo whose having his first race at Nottingham tonight in A6.
And I hope all the other doggies racing home and away tonight come home safe and sound.
Shirl xx
24 July 2010
Good Luck to everyone connected to Toots, fingers firmly crossed for a HUGE run..
Dave Wood
22 July 2010
Hi everyone
Good luck to toots in produce final sat night !
Rich
We will sort out owners page very soon + it looks good what you have done well done that man !
Steve, Lynne & Amy Ellis
22 July 2010
The Owners Centre is now up and running.....this replaces the previous Notts racing section but incorporates links to the advance cards, results etc.
Rich
22 July 2010
Sorry, I moved the link. Click Here. That will be part of a new page I'm making now the advance cards have been withdrawn. There will be an 'Owners Centre' where it will have quick links to cards and results, trial results, syndicate pages and the meet the owners....
Cheers
22 July 2010
Hi All
Great result in the produce, good luck in the final Sat hopefully i will be able to get down for it. Swindon could be your favourite track soon ;)
Paul cheers for the update on trials, glad to hear that everything went well.
Obviously very excited now about the 2 new looneys havent stopped smiling all day.Seems so long since they was little squeeky things that could fit in my hand. hopefully they progress well and maybe just maybe i will have my 1st breed open winner ;)
Rich i cant find the Owners page you moved it ??
good luck to all runners
Andy
22 July 2010
Can everyone just have a quick look over the owners page and let me have any updates on the dogs owner etc, and any other changes they would like making.
Steve, Lynne & Amy - We need to do a page for you too! :-) And any of the recent owners coming into the kennels. Could you look at the questions and send answers through the feedback area please.
Thanks
Rich
21 July 2010
Well done to the team and Jimmy for Jasper getting through to the Produce Stakes final!!! Good Luck Saturday!!
Rich
21 July 2010
THANK YOU FOR KIND WORDS IN YOUR NEWSLETTER , MAKE A CHANGE WE CANT PRINT OUR NORMAL EXCHANGE LOL ! ANYWAY JUST COS YOU GOTTA NEW FILM OUT SO WILL I NEXT YEAR WITHOUT MARC WALBERG !WE WILL ENDERVOUR TO COME UP TO SEE DANIEL TOM AND OF COURSE WILLY SOON !GOODLUCK IN THE PRODUCE TONIGHT !
John and Mandy
21 July 2010
How brilliant is that JASPER's through to the final - hip hip hooray.
We're absoutely delighted for Jasper, Jimmy and connections and, of course, Team Sallis!!
ROCK IT KENNELS ROCKS!!
Shirl & Steve xxx
21 July 2010
Hi all , just got back from schooling, all chased well , early eyecatchers were the two looney pups , the dog (looney time) was very impressive considering lack of fitness, also "foxes city" and "marys choice" (upward rumble x toms view)went very well, all the westmead syd pups chased hard , unfortunatley "smudger" didnt travel due to lameness but dont worry chaps , all good things come to those that wait !!
paul
21 July 2010
Morning All,
Just want to wish Jasper the Best of British tonight in the semi-final of the Produce Stakes. Just watched his run last Friday - very impressive and very exciting!
GO GO JASPER!!
Shirl & Steve xx
20 July 2010
I finally tracked the elusive Mr Sallis down and got a newsletter out of him !
Enjoy - Newsletter (Link now fixed ! Thanks DW for pointing out!)
Also, have updated the links page with contact details for Billy Mills. A rransporter Paul is happy to highly recommend to anyone transporting dogs from Ireland. Details are here.
Rich
17 July 2010
Boys, boys, boys, and Rich in particular, you're a proper devil, so you are - but I'm honoured to have a little beauty named after me - I hope the name does stick LOL :)
If she's anything like our namesake, Dame Shirley Bassey, she'll be a little belter.
So we have two things in common then:
the size of her food bowl (nothing wrong with being a good grubber - hahah!!); and
she may be a total 'looney' as well!!
Oh,and I loved the name "Klockwork Looney" excellent!
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Morning Bev,
I hope you've had plenty of zzzzz time this morning?? Did you get breakfast in bed?? ...LOL
Oh the thoughts of Tripe & Onions yuk - I don't think so - Liver & Bacon now, mmmmm that's another story, yummy!
I hope to see you soon. I don't think we'll be able to get up to the kennels until the middle of August - we've got something on most weekends now until then!!!
Good news about Rich's favourite female (sorry Bev, you and I know it's Kyla!) getting back to racing. Let's hope she has a good end of year campaigne!
I'm still waiting to hear about the BBQ - if its on or not for the Bank Holiday weekend - over to you Shandy Sallis :)
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Morning Dave G,
Yes, the first thing Steve told me about was that Mr. Wind Up (Dave D):-) was moaning about favouritism on my part because I keep mentioning Delly in my blogs and I don't mention his little girl, Greycott Gwen ....bless! Well the main reason is because Delly is kennelled with Apollo at the moment and they both went off trialling together. So, to stop the old fella getting upset, and now that I know he's patrolling the site waiting for a mention, I'll have to remember to comment on Gwen's progress and how many times she gets 'locked up' at Nottingham!
Okay Dave D - a total of three mentions for Gwen in this blog - is that good enough for you?? LOL.
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Lynne, Steve & Amy, so sorry to hear that Ronnie's hurt his toe and had to be pulled out of the Produce - you must be gutted. You have our sympathies, we know how you feel, truly we do!
Let's just hope Paul can get him sorted out before the end of the year for the Produce at Nottingham. That will be something for you all to look forward to. I am sure there'll be loads of good races ahead for Ronnie.
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Jimmy Tootal, how's the old ticker holding up? Jasper (thanks Dave, I didn't know what his kennel name was!) in the semi-final - WOW how exciting!
You must all be thrilled with his progress and winning his heat last night was brilliant. I see he's got a mention on the Racing Post site for the second fastest heat and distance of the night! Even when you think your dog should win a heat - it's still got to be do and its great when it happens.
We wish Jasper the best of luck for Wednesday's semi-final and have our fingers and toes crossed he makes it into the Final - you'll need oxygen then ...!!!! LOL
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Finally (hurray you cry!) for now, I want to say how delighted Steve and I are that Apollo has finished his trials and made it onto the card. We're just waiting to see when he'll have his first race.
Thank you again, Paul, Esther, Emma and team for all you've done in looking after him and getting him this far (not forgetting St. Theresa!). It's been slow patient progress - one paw at a time - to get him this far. Van Buddy (Roger), I know you've been taking him for his trials most of the time, and thank you for looking after him for us.
As ever,
Shirl xx
16 July 2010
haha you will be getting me in trouble Rich....
just so you know Shirl it had nothing to do with the size of the bowl of food she was about to eat in the pic... ;)
she is a little beauty Shirl sure she will do the name proud.
see you tonight rich
Andy
16 July 2010
Hopefully Andy won't mind me saying this, we have decided to call her Klockwork Looney, but more importantly a kennel name of SHIRLEY- not sure why Andy chose that as a kennel name tho, any ideas !?!? LOL ha ha ha ha
Only joking - although I hope it will stick now !! ha ha ha
Rich
16 July 2010
Hi Shirl,
I’m all confused with the days at the moment – I worked last weekend and I’m working again this weekend, I had Tuesday as a day off so all in all I’m not quite sure what day is what… We are going to Swindon tonight, I did actually mean Friday, not sure why I wrote Saturday?! Lol
I shall be armed with my pager and reams of paperwork but we will be there, and I hand over at 9pm which is very handy as I don’t think the first heat is until about then.
I’m loving the stories of how Billy is settling in, I’m sure everyone else is too. He sounds like such a character!
I’m not sure what name the new puppy will be given – She’s Rich & Andy’s little girl, one of them will have to blog to tell us what name they have decided on… I saw a picture of her, she looks a cute little thing. I’m a mega softy for pups anyway but a Hondo Black bitch is just perfect! :o)
Thanks for the advice Dave, I’m sure Lewis would love it with onions! Unfortunately, he has to have it raw as I can’t face cooking it in the kitchen… LOL
Good luck to all of the Sallis runners over the next few day.
Bev x
16 July 2010
Hi all
Bev - are you giving Lewis onions with his tripe, in the good old Northern tradition? Rich - you should try some. You don't know that you don't like it until you've tried it (here's a tip - hold your nose while eating it.)
Shame about Tony at Hove last night - as Esther feared, he just couldn't clear the 2 to the bend, and spent a lot of the back straight trying to get through her to the rail. When will you ever have any luck at the seaside?
Shirley - Dave (Driver) was most put out that Gwen didn't get a mention in your copious musings - 31.19 in her first race (an A7 - whoops!) should warrant a mention surely. I guess you missed her, but with the Greycott prefix she can only have come from one place.
Good luck to Jasper and Ronnie tonight - can't believe that Ronnie managed to draw Micky Robbie in his heat AGAIN, but anywhere in the first three home will do.
Safe home to all runners - home and away, and let's hope for our fair share of winners over the next few days.
All the best
Dave G
15 July 2010
Hey Bev,
Tripe .... double yuk. I'm holding my nose at just the thought - don't get it mixed up with Rich's dinner or there'll be hell to play....LOL!!
The things we do for our doggies, hey, but if it makes him happy, it must be worth it [and I do mean Lewis, not the big fella :-)] ha-ha!
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Blue got stung yesterday morning - poor old fella and was really poorly in the afternoon so, after ringing the vet she said I could give him a Piriton allergy tablet. Now we didn't have any in the house because, touch wood, neither of us suffer from hayfever etc., so off I go heading for Boots into Esher High Street. There's no where to park because everything is Permit Only and I don't have any change on me for the meters. Round the town I go, double back on myself and start all over again and park up in the local pub car park - conscious of the fact they have wheel clampers for non-patrons (I should have had a pint!).
Now I doubt I'd have made that much effort for Steve .... but for Blue, well that's a different story altogether ....LOL :)
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Billy the nibbler is sooooooooooooo funny. Even today when I was otherwise engaged he got himself another cushion and started chewing the life out of it - what part of ..."Billy don't do that".... doesn't he understand!! :)
I'm hoping we have found a solution though to Billy's over exercise of his teeth. When we went to buy some doggie shampoo the other day we found this spray suitable for spraying on furniture, soft furnishing, walls, skirting boards etc. It's supposed to leave a horrible taste in their mouth and discourages them from the task in hand.
Well, the sight of Steve with spray in hand round the furniture etc was a sight to behold - happy as a sand boy he was. The only things he didn't spray were the cushions -dooh! I've now rectified that and I'm eagerly waiting to see if Billy has a go at the them - will let you know what happens in the next blog.
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The boys enjoyed their evening with Obi Dog. Another three and we'd have had enough for a race! I don't think Obi could believe it when two blue dogs turned up - they took over the house and Obi's duvets but he was really good about it. I think he enjoyed the company for the evening. Up and down the garden the three of them went over and over and over again ....bless!
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Glad to hear the girls are doing well - they must be getting big now in Esther's Acme Grow Bags that she dips all the pups in ....LOL!!
What name have you chosen for the new pup, and what colour is she?
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Bev, Swindon's on Friday, not Saturday. I know how you love going to see the doggies but if you're woking on Friday night you won't be able to get up there - just thought I'd let you know.
I can't go tomorrow night as I'm at a leaving/pre-wedding do for one of the girl's at work, and Steve will need to stay here with the boys - as it's still very early days to leave them.
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Steve visiting his mum in Burgess Hill this afternoon then he's off to Hove to watch Tony race - go, go, TONY!
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GOOD LUCK to Ronnie and Toots for tomorrow at Swindon. Safe journey round and home, here's hoping they both get to the next round.
Lynne, really sorry we can't be there with you, Steve & Amy. If the boys reach the final, well.........oooohhhhh scarey!!
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Good luck to all the boys and girls at Notts over the next couple of days. Paul, please don't forget to let me know how Apollo goes tomorrow night in his trial - I have my fingers and toes crossed so tightly, they hurt!
See you all very soon, I hope.
AS ever,
Shirl xxx
15 July 2010
Oi, wifey, I got a 5 a side tournement on 25th.....Will hopefully get up in early August time!
Anyone else heading to Swindon on Friday ?
Rich
15 July 2010
Hello peeps,
Just a quick message to say good luck to all runners over the next few days, both home and away… Go, go Mr Tony at Hove tomorrow and to Ronnie and Toots at Swindon on Saturday. I’m on call on Friday night but we should be heading up after work to support the boys with you.
Looking forward to being back at Swindon again, the last time we were there was that fantastic night on 2nd Feb. I’m hoping it will be a bit warmer but I won’t hold my breath! Lol
It’s great to hear that Kyla will be on her comeback soon, it seems like ages since we spend hours sat in the car traveling off to see Madam run.
Paul, I loved the video you sent to Rich of his little Princesses – What adorable little things they are!!! :o) I hope they aren’t going to be too nasty to the latest addition when she arrives… Speaking of which, I think the plan is that we’ll be heading up to the kennels on 25th July to see the gang. Can’t wait to see them all…
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Shirl,
Lewis is doing well. He’s been so fussy with what he will / won’t eat that we’ve reluctantly started feeding him tripe. I can stomach most things (working in a hospital you can imagine some of the revolting smells that waft under your nose on a daily basis – and that’s just the hospital meals!) But Tripe is in a league of its own! Yuk, why is it dogs prefer the most disgusting food you can serve them?!
It’s great to hear that Billy has settled in so well. I can just imagine him sneaking off with a cushion and tearing it apart! He probably thought he was very clever. Kim did the same with a wicker basket once. I think the two of them shared a kennel once – They must have planned it together knowing that we’d find it amusing when they came home. Ha ha
I’m sure Blue appreciates having a younger model take over the duty of being guard dog – Will we Billy sporting a leather studded collar in the near future? How did he take to Obi dog last night? I hope they got on well. It must have been like a greyhound gathering :o)
Hopefully we’ll catch up soon, whether it’s at the kennels or a track somewhere in the UK. Lol
Speak soon,
Bev xx
14 July 2010
Hope you had a good holiday Esther? look forward to seeing
you lead Elite (Ronnie)out on Friday at Swindon, as Amy & I think Paul is a jinx and Elite missed you & refused to come out of traps quick in protest!!lol x
Shirley
Yes we are All excited, as you know what we will be going
through as you've been in this position yourself. Glad to hear Billy is settling in or that he's taking over, by the sounds of things. Take Care speak soon x
Good Luck to Farloe Titan at Hove in the first round of The Sussex Cup.
Go Ronnie & Toots on Friday! see you there!
Lynne, Steve & Amy
13 July 2010
Afternoon All,
Esther, bet you're glad to be back in the rain ....!! Glad to hear you had a nice time away, I bet you are as brown as a berry? Did Henry have loads of fun with his cousins?
I see that Tony is off to Hove on Thursday. Will you be bringing him down yourself? Good luck to the boy, I hope he qualifies through to the next round.
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Thanks for the info Paul on Apollo. Lets hope he trials in this time - bless his little paws. I feel so sorry for the poor boy because I know he tries his hardest and it's not easy when he can't get himself fit in between - please let me know how he gets on.
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Dave, sorry that Ronan and Romeo didn't get through to the next round of the Produce. Unfortunately, it was all about trapping on the night. The good thing is they should have gained some race knowledge from the experience of it all. There's always another race and I'm sure they'll get more opportunities in the future.
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Lynne, Steve & Amy, nice to see Ronnie getting through to the next round - you must be so excited.
Good to see Toots through also (am I right or wrong in thinking Toots belongs to Jimmy?) If so, Jimmy, next time I see you in Paul's kitchen for a bacon sandwich, we'll have a good old natter - not seen you since the morning after the night before (so to speak)following Billy's Produce win!!
Good luck to both boys for Friday - we'll have our fingers and toes crossed for you.
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Hiya Andy,
You don't have to apologise, it was me getting confused. I only had eyes for Colin.... lol!!!
He must really love it at your house. You should keep him with you forever because he loves your boys and they love him - pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (sorry Jo!).
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Hiya Bev,
How's Lewis getting on? I hope his health has improved a bit. What about naughty Kimmy - has she stolen any more food from the workmen - bless!
The boys are getting on really well - I'm delighted to report. Billy is a funny little fella. If I had to mark his homecoming out of 10 I'd give him 9 at the moment, and the reason is because he's a nibbler!
So far he's eaten two cushions (they were old and used on their beds for extra comfort!) and my doormat for the back kitchen door which he had to drag onto his bed to chew - nice!
It's so hard keeping a straight face when you have to tell him off. I now fully appreciate what Paul and Esther meant about his eyebrows - too funny.....
Apart from the above, it's great having him home and for all Blue's funny ways, I think, secretly, he likes having him around too.
Billy's also got this thing about barking at men when they come into the house - he's not ferocious because whilst barking at one end, he's wagging his tail at the other .... he really does think he's our little guard dog - bless!
We're taking him over to see Obi Dog tonight - boy, that should be interesting - poor old Obi won't know what's hit him - lol! Obi was part owned by us and our friends and you can see him on the retired page enjoying a nap on the sofa - exactly what greyhounds do best, sleep!!!
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Well I'd better get off and walk them now.
That's all for now folks!
Shirl xx
12 July 2010
hi shirl , apollo will be trialing friday (16TH) over 500m, hopefully this will be hes last trial
paul
10 July 2010
Morning All,
Firstly, good luck to all the doggies (and their owners) taking part in the Swindon Produce Stakes tonight. How exciting for you all. I hope everyone going racing tonight has a great evening. We wish we could be there to support you all but as Billy's only been home one week (as of today!), it just wouldn't be fair on him. We will, however, be watching the event on 24 Dogs and shouting the boys home and into the next round.
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Secondly, Simon and the Drink Up Team, I've just looked at the card for Notts and see that Delly is out for her first race tonight in A5. Good luck to her and safe journey home. No doubt you're all nervous and excited at the same time for her first race. It's nice to see a 'Drink Up' back on the cards.
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Paul, what's the news on Apollo?
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Gool Luck one and all over the course of the coming week.
Will blog separately about Billy's first week home!
As ever,
Shirl xx
8 July 2010
Hi Shirl
Sorry my admin is rubish i didnt really make clear on the pics who was who, asleep is Henry (driving up henry) my guest for the weekend.
Yeah Colin does love a game with the boys and will just follow them up and down the garden for hours. Its very funny to watch.
Rich the Brindle dog in the garden is Buzz,
I feel sorry for you mate this year is the 1st year i havent had to do a pre season. There is nothing worse than pre season training....
well done to the dogs in the produce will be getting down there to watch how the progress in the comp. Some flying times.
Andy
7 July 2010
Helloeeee All,
Thanks Rich, the pics on the retired site are great. What would we do without you....??
Andy, just how handsome is Colin?? The pictures of him with your boys were great. And what about Buzz and your little Billy.... just sooooo cute - bless them both! Thanks for sending them on to Rich. It's lovely to see the retired doggies having such a lovely retirement.
Everyone out there please send in your pics to Rich so the page can be added to. If you know anyone with a greyhound get them to send in their pics too.
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Paul, paul, paul you've got it all wrong ...!! We only use Hampton Court as a summer house ...lol. You free to do a bit of mowing???
Shirl xx
ps:
Hey Simon, how ya doin? You've been quiet lately!
Are you and the family on holiday or are you working hard (not!).
Shirlza
7 July 2010
I've updated the retireds page! Enjoy....
Rich
7 July 2010
shirl , you say you gave billy the guided tour of your home , it must have taken an age ! hampton court palace is MASSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!lol
Paul
7 July 2010
Hey Rich,
The Wookie's had to go to work today - even on his holiday, what dedication I hear you cry. I, however, know that he'll do anything, including going into work, to avoid wall papering the hallway.....!!
Give him a buzz on my mobile tomorrow afternoon whenever you're free - that'll give him another excuse talking TV's with you - cheers mate! lol.
Thanks for Swindon update - I'm excited already .... :)
Shirl xx
7 July 2010
Hi everyone
Thanks for all the good luck wishes for our boy ronnie in the produce stakes at swindon we are sure he will do us proud !Good luck to the other 3 runners from the kennel as well + look forward to seeing a few of you at swindon sat night !Just to let other owners know that swindon are only charging £15 for the restaurant !Glad to hear billy has settled in well shirl + hope to see you both soon !
steve + lynne + amy ellis
7 July 2010
Hi Shirl,
Yeah, Swindon is streamed live on a Saturday night. 24dogs or Ladbrokes will be showing it.
Where's the Wookie? I need to pick his brains about TV's when he gets a moment spare from parading Billy to all the neighbours! :-)
Rich
7 July 2010
Hey Rich
I've just sent a blog through but couldn't resist another one!
Pre-season training? Have you had a call from Fabio to take Rooney's place? I'm sure you could have performed equally as well.....lol
As for cooking your own tea - how long does it take to warm a Pot Noodle?(haha)
Shearer xx
7 July 2010
Morning All,
Great work Shandy Sallis and the team in getting your four doggies into the Produce Stakes Competition. Exciting times ahead for the boys and their owners - brings back great memories. Good luck to you all for Saturday.
Lynne, Steve & Amy; Dave and Jimmy how excited are you all at the prospect of the competition. Enjoy every moment and be proud of the fact that your dog is good enough to take part. We'll be cheering them round on Saturday.
Does anyone know (Rich)if Swindon have a streaming facility so we can watch it?
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Just looking over at Billy as I'm typing this email. He's fast asleep on his squidgy duvet and I can't help smiling to myself when I think of all the happy memories he's given us.
Rich, I do remember so well, as if it were yesterday, when we met you and Bev for the first time at Hall Green on the 10th October 2008 - a date that is well and truly etched in our memories. We couldn't believe how young you both were - no scrub that - how young Bev was ...lol!
What a night that was and looking at Billy as he sleeps soundly on his duvet brings those wonderful memories flooding back. We're just so grateful to have him home with us.
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Bev, thanks for the info regarding updating the retired greyhound database. Will send off my email with some pics shortly. It's something you can forget about once they come home, especially if you are the owner.
We gave Billy the guided tour of his shrine when he came in - very impressed he was, in fact he posed for another photo shot ....lol!!
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That all for now folks!
Shirl xx
7 July 2010
Morning all,
Well done with to the team with all the pups qualifying for 1st round of Produce. We would of headed up to support but work commitments for the Mrs are stopping us this week, hopefully they'll all safely progress to the next round on Friday and we'll be able to venture up then. Who knows, might even see Kandi on the supporting opens, ain't that right Paul !?! PMSL
I'm hoping to get a copy of the dvd from the trials sent to me, so will get these up on the site as soon as! I'll also be updating the retireds section tonight, thanks to Andy and Shirley Shearer for the pics - I would of done it last night but was cream crackered from pre-season then had to cook my own tea ! Can you believe it !?!?!
Over and Out, Rich
6 July 2010
Congratulations on the 4 puppies qualifying for the first round of the Swindon Produce. Well done to McGahon Toots, Rock It Ronan and Rock It Elite for winning their respective heats... Go Ronnie go! 3rd fastest trial of the day and winning by 7 1/2L! Looking forward to watching the first round on Saturday...
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Shirl,
I LOVED the pictures of Billy, he sounds like he's made himself well and truly at home! Great to see Blue and Billy snuggled up together. They look like they are going to be best pals.
I hope he wasn't too freaked out by the 'Bomber Blue Shrine' when he first arrived! lol
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Just thought some of you may be interested in the website below:
http://www.bgrd.co.uk/privatehoming.html
If anyone has rehomed a Greyhound directly from an owner/trainer, or if you have taken your own dogs home after retirement, they are, in the eyes of the GBGB, unaccounted for. They become one of the huge number of Greyhounds that apparently disappear when they retire.
The above website was set up so that there was a record of how many dogs are rehomed privately. I've listed our dogs on there - All you need to do is send them an email with a few details and they will update the website. It only takes a few moments.
There are a few dogs already listed on the site but the more the better really.
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And finally, a quick message to Esther...
Rich is beginning to warm to Droopys Maldini over the past couple of weeks lol ;o)
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Anyway, over and out for now - Good luck to all of the runners over the next week or so.
Bev x
6 July 2010
I would have loved to run rock it jazz/diva in it, unfortunatly they are both unfit after seasons, cant understand why trainers dont run your dogs dave w , youve bred some quality mate.
regards
Yoda aka Shandy Sallis
6 July 2010
Hiya Rich,
Cheers, for the update - great news for the kennel with the three boys winning their trials - Ronnie is flying at the moment (Lynne how exciting is it ....). Good luck to Romeo for his qualifying heat as well.
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Hiya Andy, yeah, next year Swindon will be full of the real Rock It Flying Machines ... lol!
Tell me about it - two of them looking nearly identical pinning me up against the front door ready for a walk - not easy when you're vertically challenged as I am!!!
Loving having him home. He's been such a good boy so far - I'm amazed at how intelligent he is and how quickly he picks things up and remembers them - nothing less than expected though from a champion I suppose!
Oh I'm so looking forward to seeing pictures of Colin and Buzz - Rich get a move on and get the pics on the site - you've nothing else to do now have you? lol.
So you doing bed and breakfast for long weekends now are you? What's your going rate? I might book myself in if the going gets too tough with three males in the house ...lol
For now!
Shirl xx
5 July 2010
Quick update !
McGahon Toots, Rock It Elite (a flying 28.71!) and Rock It Ronan all win their qualifying trials at Swindon. Rock It Romeo still to run...
Rich
5 July 2010
Hi all
good luck to all the runners tonight.
Make the most of it this year i hear there is some real machines being lined up for it next year... ;)
Shirl sounds like you and Steve are having great fun with Billy and glad blue has coped well with his new mate.
Now you will have 2 dogs jumping up at you trying to knock you over when you come through the door....
Colin is well and enjoying the sunshine, Jo took some pics of him and Buzz playing with the kids yesterday so i will send them across to Rich so he can add them to the site. Also one of Henry as he has been on a long weekend holiday with me, he is doing what he does best sleeping.
Andy
5 July 2010
An Open Sweepstakes to ALL British Bred Greyhounds is whats printed at the top of the SWINDON Produce forms, no conditions attatched that aludes to not being able to take part.
Dave Wood
5 July 2010
My understanding is that all who pay at all of the various acceptance stages can take part in the elimination trials - which get the entries down to 72 for the first round proper.
An entry of 86 seems very low, although the Swindon competition is always less well subscribed than the Hall Green/Notts one.
There is a payment for those knocked out at the prelim stage, but I don't know how much that payment is.
Dave W - I'm amazed that none of your pups have run - IMO, I'd have though that more would run than not!
Dave G
5 July 2010
Dave,
You have a very valid, and interesting point there! I don't have an entry sheet to hand so not sure if any conditions relating to refused entry depsite paying all the entry fees actually exist!?
Rich
5 July 2010
I find it ridiculous that ANY pup is stopped from running in the Produce, they have after all been paid for by their breeder and thus should be allowed to run if the owner/trainer decides too.
Does being left out mean that all the monies are reimbursed! hmmmmmmmmmmm I doubt it.
Dave G. Not sure if any are running as the trainers seem reluctant to run in them, I pay for EVERY litter for Swindon and Notts( Prev H/Green) and the rest is up to owners, to be honest I have NEVER had 1 of my pups run in the produce which is amazing.
Dave Wood
5 July 2010
Well hello there, it's the mad little Irish woman here reporting on the home coming of Billy the Dog!
Very funny Rich, your blog really made me laugh - I passed on your good luck wishes to Billy...lol.
Well he seems to be coping really well in the mad house so far. I've sent a few pics to Rich for the retired page - I think you'll all see he's quite comfortable and, Big Bad Blue has coped really well and hasn't really had the hump at all. He's mainly ignored the young whipper snapper that's decended upon his duvet and let him have his head - Blue's been there and done that.
He's a lovely little fella full of character and very clever with selected hearing already .... "Billy No" sometimes has to be repeated three or four times, especially when my tea, or more importantly my glass of wine (!) is on the coffee table - Shandy, was he used to a little tipple after racing? - lol xx
On Saturday Night he had learned to take his biscuit back to his bed to eat it - very impressive!
He then tried to take Steve's ipod off the coffee table, back to his bed - you can imagine the Wookie's response to that.....!
Yesterday, when Steve brought the shopping back [yes guys, you heard right, he's well trained in the Supermarket :)] Billy fancied a bag of crisps so he took the packet out of the shopping back and, yes, you've guessed it, back to his bed he went with it - too funny!
This morning I brought the doggies duvet covers down for washing, turned on the washing machine, turned round to see Billy disappearing back into the lounge with the cover in his mouth dragging it back, yes, you've guessed it, to his bed.... lol.
I have a feeling that if it's not nailed down Billy will consider it fair game.
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Bev, your story about Kimmi was soooooo funny - can you imagine Kimmi and Billy together raiding the builder's lunch box for treats - lol xx
The Big Fella wants to camp! No, surely not, he can't be serious... oh the visions I have in my head. You can just see him pitched up in the big field and next morning Paul letting a pack of the biggest greyhounds he has out into the filed... absolute carnage. Dogs straight threw the tent and Rich legging it across the field in his boxers for cover - oh what a shot for the owners' page that would be or for a scene from Carry On Camping ..... too funny!!
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Well Dave G, I thoroughly agreed with your comments about the Swindon silliness - heavens above, their puppies at the end of the day - what nonsense to make them trial again and in proper racing conditions. I thought the main aim of the Greyhound Tracks was the safety and fairness for the dogs who - in the end - keep them in a job and provide income for the industry - it's totally outrageous.
The way they are going about the qualifying heats is ridiculous. All puppies taking part have trialled already. The fastest 72 are through - simple. I sometimes think these people make it overly complicated to keep themselves in a job.... sorry, rant over and I don't even have a doggie taking part!!!
I really hope all the boys get through and get a fair chance to take part. Good Luck to you Dave, to Steve, Lynne & Amy and to Jimmy. I hope all the boys come home safe and sound. They've done you proud so far with their times round the track - I'm delighted for all of you. Here's hoping the kennel gets another Produce winner .....!
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Well I'd better get myself (and Billy) another cup of tea:)
Looking forward to hearing back from my fellow bloggers.
Good luck to all the racers this coming week for a safe home coming.
As ever,
Shirl xx
4 July 2010
What a waste of time - the Produce team have to go to Swindon on Tuesday. 16 five and 1 six dog trial (they're all in five runner heats) - first four from each heat plus the four fastest losers qualify.
The boys have two seconds in hand of some of their "rivals" from trials last Tuesday - it would be very. very, VERY embarrassing if all four aren't in the hat for the draw for Saturday' first round!!!!!
Dave W - I haven't had a good look, but I guess there must bee some of your pups in the competition?
Pat Rosney has a nice pup entered, and Dave Firmager has a few as usual, but it looks like Team Sallis is not without a chance.
Steve & Shirley - I hope Billy has settled in alright, and that Blue's nose isn't too far out of joint!
Good to see that Derek managed to sort out the "ringer," although switching dogs before they've been anywhere near a track seems a little extreme!
Good luck and safe home to all runners and triallers, as always.
All the best
Dave G
3 July 2010
Trials are now updated ! :-)
Rich
3 July 2010
You should know by now m8 that us Scots aim to please, and if by getting mullered on a Tennis Court puts a smile on yer face then I guess it is a Job well done by 1 of my fellow Scots.
With regards you and forgetting things...hmmmmmmmm... that could open up the floodgates for your owners..ha-ha-ha..
PS. I've also been sat here since last night awaiting the next chapter of "Trialsheet Gate" and it looks like is an ongoing sequal as we are now 7 days on since our last episode.. ho.hum.ho
Dave Wood
3 July 2010
I know it was them two, but they stopped United winning the league, so I thought, sticking to the England theme and remembering the England Holland game I modified itslightly !!
PS. Been sat here since last nite awaiting this trial sheet we were all promised, not to mention Fridays..... :-)
Rich
3 July 2010
Hey s.a.s stood for shearer and sutton !!!!lol
im in such a good mood , ive just watched RAFA NADAL take apart that SCOTTISH player at wimbledon !! certainly cheered me up after that rubbish in south africa!
Thank you roger for confessing, as you all know i never forget things......
paul
3 July 2010
Hellooooo Shirl!!
Good luck for tomorrow, I'm sure it won't take too long for Billy to settle in with all of his new toys, no doubt he will be spoiled rotten. I hope Blue isn't too put out by Billy Dog coming home
I'm very excited for you both, can't wait to see the pictures as he settles in.
Lewis still hasn't improved, blood in his wee and he's looking a bit skinny. No matter what we feed him he just won't put weight on. He's alright in himself at the moment so we're just enjoying every day we have with him and spoiling him rotten.
I'm sure Kim would love to come back and see everyone again, she is a real madam at the moment. Her most recent fad is pinching the workmen's lunch boxes and running off into the garden with them, opening them and eating anything tasty. Scotch egg and victoria sponge has been on the menu this week! lol
We will definitely try our best to be there for the BBQ, Rich has just suggested camping, yes, CAMPING!! Oh dear, I think watching Glastonbury festival on TV has gone to his head...
We won't be having a holiday together as such this year but we are going over for the Irish Derby weekend again. Such a good weekend, we always have a fantastic time. We're flying out on the Friday so we'll be at Harolds Cross in the evening, then in for a long night at Shelbourne Park on Saturday. I'm looking forward to it so much.
Anyway, in serious need of some zzzz's. We'll probably be in touch over the weekend to see how Billy is settling in.
Bev xx
2 July 2010
Hey 'S.A.S' - Thats Shirley and Steve not Shearer and Sheringham btw!
Just wanna say good luck with Billy going home tomorrow.....actually, scrub that. GOOD LUCK TO BILLY going home to a mad irish woman, a wookie and a grumpy old blue ! LOL
Hope he settles in well and enjoys his well deserved retirement. He gave you, and us, a night that none of us will ever forget. It was the 1st 'kennel meeting' as owners for us, and meeting Paul and Esther too I think, and one that was VERY special for everyone involved! What a night it was! Get us those retirement pictures sent over and they'll be on the site as
Good Luck and all the best
Rich
2 July 2010
Hey, Shandy Man, it's the little Irish woman here, sure it is!
Now, don't you worry Roger, we'll be up tomorrow morning to pick up Billy Dog and I'll make sure you have an extra sausage sandwich or two for your troubles!
Like Dave G says, good luck to the Swindon Team next week - how exciting to be a part of the competition. Here's hoping a fair few get through the elimination trials.
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I've had a 'snoop' on the greyhound data and had a look at Bit Chilis - just to see what all the boys were raving on about. I must say he is very handsome - nearly as handsome as my favourite (not my dog) Colin!
On the subject of Colin, how's he getting on Andy? I'm really sorry we haven't had a chance to drop by yet to see you all - I'll have to get my act together soon!
So pleased for you with JOJO - he has been a good boy for you during his time with Paul. Lets hope he has plenty more races in him - especially if he's enjoying himself.
As for the BBQ I should have known it'd be you kicking up a fuss about a bit of greenary on the plate (lol). Don't you worry, I'll make sure there's plenty of meat set aside for you, though there's not a pick on you so I've no idea where you're storing it - let me in on your secret when we next meet will you?
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Hiya Bev,
Oh it would be great if you can get up to the kennels for the BBQ. I'm sure Paul will try and find space if he can for your two and our two - I'd really love to meet Lewis and to see Kim again. Is Lewis feeling better now?
I've been checking out the insurances for Billy and Blue. I'll get that all in place this weekend. Blue's premium keeps going up every year - it must be his age because the increase is huge, so I'll off on the search of a better quote - keeps me occupied for hours and gives Steve's ears a bit of a rest...LOL!!
It would be great if you can get some more pics of Charlie and Smudge with their respective owners. It goes without saying that Charlie's Angels are a picture - shame about Smudge's rough looking bunch though - make sure you have extra toughened lenses for those pics. I'll tell the Wookie not to shave ... haha!!
Hopefully, we'll have some pics soon of Billy to send through for the retirement site.
Sooooooo excited about bringing him home tomorrow. Everythings ready for the home coming - new collar; new lead; new stand for the feeding/drinking bowls; new duvets & covers (10.5 tog!); toys (I have my eye on a new oink oink pig for him - hilarious); loads of extra treats and, of course, spit roast chicken already cooked and ready for the lad.
I will definitely keep you posted on his progress. I think he'll be a bit of a character once he settles in. Poor old Blue will really have the hump - bless him!
I spoke to Esther the other day and she reckons Billy will be 'rounding' off the edges of he coffee table - too funny...!
What about you and some holidays. Have you decided if you'll go away this year yet? You both usually go over for the Irish Derby - will you go this year? It must be quite an experience.
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Hey Simon,
If you're worried about the old liver and yellow eye, do you want me to get extra bottles of lemonade for you at the BBQ - and maybe a straw to make life even easier for you - I'm sure Shandy Man won't mind sharing his lemonade with you! LOL.
Our lad Apollo will be having another trial - I think this Saturday before racing. Please God he comes off safe and gets a chance to get on the card. We're just so thankful to Esther, Paul and the team for all they do. I doubt there's many of us who would be able to keep up with that pace of work on a daily basis - Steve's quit on numerous occasions and he's only been washing out the bowls....!!
Have you given up on the footie after that dismal performance? In fact, if England's games were shown in the pubs, it would put everyone off their beer and then there'd be no need to worry about your liver ever again!!!!
I'm listening to the Ghana game on the radio - penalties now - Thank God England are out, I don't think my nerves would have held together....
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Well I'd better go now. In the famous words of Henry Salis ..."one sleep left" before Billy comes home - roll on tomorrow.
See you in the morning guys and girls!
As ever,
Shirl xx
2 July 2010
Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, You have spoilt the fun Roger, although it may be Paul writing as Roger..lol...
Good Luck on Tuesday guys, heres hoping they go well.
Dave Wood
2 July 2010
Well done for 'fessing up Roger - te absolvo
Good luck to all over the weekend - and to the Produce team heading for Swindon on Tuesday for those silly elimination trials.
Makes it a hard competition for puppies with trials Tuesday and the first round on Saturday - could do without it, really, especially as they all put decent times on the board in their trials last week.
All the best
Dave G
2 July 2010
Paul is correct in what he says.On Monday we took 2 vans to Nottingham.The first van Esther took back with the trialers as soon as we could get them loaded and away from the track.I was left with the runners .I raced the first 2 then went for a cup of tea.I forgot to ask for the trial results and did not see any.I then had all our runners in a row.On loading van i left the track without trial results.We did not have runners Tuesday so tonight is the first time since monday we are back at Nottingham.The first thing i will do is collect the Monday trial results
Roger "Trial Sheet Forgetter" Ayres
2 July 2010
Yeh whatever Mr S, its your job to get results to Rich and you have ballsed up already and instead of owning up you decide to blame poor Roger, SHAME ON YOU.
Painting is more productive than watching Engerrrrrland..Ho Ho Ho
Dave
2 July 2010
Special Message:
Happy Birthday to the doggies, Happy Birthday to the doggies, Happy Birthday dear Charlie - Smudge - Seb (and the rest of their brother and sisters) Happy 1st Birthday to you ......
Shirley
1 July 2010
OI!!! im afraid roger did forget them but we will grab them friday and rich can get them up on the site, when you say work dave do you mean painting ? that must be a very large tin, its lasted about 2 years ! WHATS ALL THIS SHANDY BUSINESS ABOUT !!!! as that little irish woman been on ere!!!
Paul Sallis
7 June 2010
Shirl
Believe me it was the mother of stag do's from a drinking point of view. Have had to lay off the sauce since I got back as was very, very ill and I have since found out that yellow eyes are not a natural colour so my liver was cetainly trying to tell me something!!!
I was not implying your boy Apollo was not a gentleman - I saw it first hand.....if he chases half as hard as he wanted to mount Delly you will have a good one there lol!! It seems they may well be the budding romance in the kennel then.
Hopefully they both come off safe and sound as they look to start their race careers.
Paul, just wanted to say cheers for letting me know about Hawk and we are all hopeful she will make a speedy recovery.
As the Pall Mall approaches the old boy Zorro has had a couple of sprint trials with th eintention of defending last years crown - albeit against what looks to be a very good field. Hopefully his entry has been accepted and he can have the swansong he deserves.
best of luck to all the runners this week and hopefully they all come back safe and sound.
Laters
Simon
6 June 2010
Hello Shirl,
I've been told that Kiki has settled in well, they took her lots of treats today which she loved. They also commented on what fantastic condition she is in too. Obviously thats nothing less than we have come to expect from the Rock It crew but it's nice when another trainer appreciates the hard work Paul and the team put in...
I wish things were different at the moment but I know she is being well cared for. Plus, I can follow her at our local track and go and say hello when I'm there too :)
With regard to Miss Kyla, you're probably better off asking Rich... She is of course, the No. 1 girl in his life! lol I got some rather cute pictures of the two of them last sunday... I'll email them across to you!
The pictures of Charlie and Smudger came out well, I should have got more though... I think Rich may be adding a couple to the newsletter but if anyone wants to see them I have uploaded them to Greyhound Data website:
http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=rock+it+charlie
http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=rock+it+smudge
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Hiya Sean,
Good to see you on the website! The girls were very well behaved on the way up last week... Well, I had to sit in the back as Olive was determined to jump over and Kazia was only sick twice! LOL Other than that it was a nice journey up!! Ha ha... They loved the fuss they were getting from Steve and Shirley and it didn't take them long to settle into their new surroundings.
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And finally, good luck to the runners at Notts this week as well as Ronnie, Razl and Blade in front of the Sky cameras on Tuesday. Also, a big good luck wish to Sir Tony for his semi final at Hove on Thursday. His 4th Category 1 comp, what a dog! :)
Speak soon,
Bev xx
6 June 2010
First of all I would like to wish all Paul's runners good luck in their races in the coming week , and thank Paul for entering Spike in the puppy open at Nottingham on Monday .
And I would also like to thank Esther for making Spike as her dog to follow ( C'mon Spike )
Regards Ken & Gillian
6 June 2010
Just wanted 2 thank Rich the owner of klockwork kyla. 4 getting me back involved with greyhounds after been out the game 4 15 years.. ive got 2 half shares in 2 hondo black x go princess pupps witch have joined pauls rocket kenels.. its great 2 back in a sport ive allways loved since i owend my ist greyhound at the age of 9ys old back in 1979,, thanks again and cant wait 4 next years runners.. sean,,aki geordie..
Sean Elvin
6 June 2010
Good Afternoon one and all!
I'm going to start this blog off by telling you all about the Marathon Shandy Man and myself took part in yesterday. I am, of course, referring to a phone Marathon to be proud of which lasted for 2 hours, and there wasn't even time for a tea break in between! Man alive, when he gets going there's no stopping him at all.... xx
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Really pleased to hear how well the westmead syd puppies went last Wednesday - especially Charlie boy. Paul, you think he was good on the Nimbus Broomstick - wait till he gets cracking on his Firebolt, then watch the boy 'fly' round the track ....!!! xxx
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Boohoo I nearly got out the kleenex hankies reading the blogs from you lads - you know who you are! Bless my soul, you'd think you all had such a hard time at home - you've got it easy!!! Lol
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Andy G - thank you for the offer of the little 'uns over the holiday but I'm really busy for the rest of the year - sorry mate... lol :-)
How are all the doggies at Staines HQ getting on? Next time you're up/or we're up, we have to get some pics of your girl Ruby from the Westmead Syd pups so her pic can go on the site. Bev took some lovely pics of Charlie and Smudger - what handsome boys they are!
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Simon, wow, that must have been a hell of a stag do! Hope the big day doesn't clash with the footie!
When I was out shopping this morning - not by choice but off to a wedding myself at the end of this month so, obviously, new outfit was needed - boy I got a lovely purple pair of shoes.... sorry, off on a tangent there... Now, where was I, oh yes, I was standing in the queue when I started chatting with another lady (as you do) who was also buying an outfit for her niece's wedding next Saturday .....yes, I know, NEXT SATURDAY, when England play their first game. How did that happen? Seems her husband and two sons have been trying to bribe her so they don't have to go - haha .... I'd be up for that for sure!
Simon, are you implying that my boy didn't act like a gentleman should towards your Delly when they met? He's obviously got very good taste ... LOL
Just so you know, Apollo and Delly are hopefully off to trial at Notts for the first time tomorrow night. Good luck to both.
Paul, please, please, please, please, phone a.s.a.p after the trial - you know how nervous and anxious we'll be :)xx
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Bev, I'm so pleased to hear the news that Kiki's new owner will take good care of her - she wouldn't be going if he didn't. I know you. It will all work out well in the end - but what a rotten position to be in.
We'll have some great times with Charlie and Smudger don't you worry.
By the way, how's Kyla getting on? Has the maestro made any plans for her return yet? LOL
Really loved the great pics you took of Charlie and Smudger - you are so very clever young lady and you definitely have an eye for a great shot (Rich, don't even go there).
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So, on to this weeks racing at the kennels.
Good luck on Tuesday to Rock It Elite(Ronnie); Fealview Razel(Razel) and Swift Blade(Blade) for their respective races on Sky Night at Hall Green. I expect to see all your happy smiling faces and to hear you cheering the doggies home, hopefully to the winning podeum!! Really sorry we can't be up there with you all - a previous engagement was booked at the beginning of the year, but we'll be watching when we get back!
Good luck also to Farloe Titan (Tony) on Thursday in the semi-final at Hove. I promise Esther we'll definitely be there this week - no bloody Spandau Ballet to content with - no don't go there, that's for another blog!!!
And finally, to all the racers at Notts - Good Luck for a great week's racing.
ROLL ON SATURDAY - go go England ....!!!!
That's all for now folks!
As ever,
Shirl xx
4 June 2010
Paul, Esther and Henry - Thank you for welcoming us to the kennel. Mark my words, watch this space fans of Hawk and Jazz Hurricane - even though Esther says he looks like an 'alsatian'!! Schooling is going well, Esther has fell on him at the trip, and Paul has only one arm left!!
Mark and Amy
ps - did anyone(?!) see Mark my words' shy breeder (Mr D Wood) hogging the limelight on the podium derby final night??
Mark Beverley
4 June 2010
Mr Paul Sallis
Tell Esther that she has picked a little BLEEP BLEEP BLEEP..lol.... Absolutely no nerves on that 1 m8 and she will run rings round anyone, when I go to get them into their paddock, all of them come in except HER, she will stand at the gate as if to say " I know what you want Guv but I'm not playing ball", I have to walk 1/2 way into the paddock, throw things in opposite direction and when she darts in to grab it I need to run like the clappers to shut her in, will get some pics and Vid up shortly( Bit like your news letter..lol)
Her sister(My pup) won 1st time up at Hove A6.
Dave Wood
3 June 2010
She's made me eat my words big time Andy ! :-)
Fair play to her, just a shame our circumstances weren't different as I now believe she will make into a nice little bitch!
Credit to the team for bringing her on the way they have. (I'm actually more disappointed than Bev!!)
Rich
3 June 2010
haha i know what you mean Rich hanging onto JOJO by skin of my teeth at the mo... ;)
I think you just wanted it to go elesewhere though so you can say you was right when you said was going to be no good !!
i dont think the 5 creates of beer i saw you unloading from the car are going to help the 6 pack though Paul....
So whats Esther lumping on tomz mate Belle or JOJO or should i just wait to see the movement in the market.
Andy g
3 June 2010
Unfortunately the decision was beyond my control mate! :-( You know what women are like once they've made their mind up, especially with a HUGE frigging vets bill about to land on our doorstep!
Thankfully Kandi is making her long awaited debut on Saturday so will now carry the massive burden of pressure from us ! LOL
Rich
3 June 2010
hi all , i must admit steve that ive had a few quid on at 25s , no pressure tony ! lol , all the westmead syd pups chased ok wednesday , charlie ( the witches puppy) went well but then again he was using one of the girls broomstick ,i must say it was a posh one , must have been shirl's xx
basic daniel went well john , il give him a sprint at nott next week
im glad youve noticed my diet andy , as you may have seen the 6 pack is coming on a treat , esther still thinks i have the cool bag look still though !
we had to say good bye to klockwork kiki this week , its always sad when a young dog leaves the kennel after such a smashing performance , by the way rich a man phoned offering £2000 for her ! lol only kidding , good luck to the new connections
paul
3 June 2010
mr dave woods , hows esthers pup getting on ?
your bitch is going to notts for registration this week
paul
3 June 2010
Echo that Steve, good luck to Tony and personally think 25's is a bit too big for him.
Newsletter should be done tonight as long as Paul doesn't catch up on some Z's and has an early night !
Rich
3 June 2010
Good luck to tony tonight i am on at 25/1 to win comp !
Steve Ellis
1 June 2010
Good afternoon to the fellow bloggers.
After returning from the recent stag do in very poor form and then having a further holiday to recover I am back on the blog!!
Looks like Sunday was a pleasant day for all concerned and just a shame I couldn't get up there to join in the get together - any update on the bar-b-q then Shirl??
Good to hear Shandy was looking as dapper as ever - probably still beaming since Chelsea did the double.
I didn't realise Delly was rooming with your boy Shirl; although I do remember him not being backwards in coming forward when they first met up. I know she can be quite a nervous girl off the track so keeping them together will hopefully work well when they go for their trials - fingers crossed for both of them.
Anyhow, only a brief note for now and best of luck to all the runners this week..........
Laters
Simon
1 June 2010
Hi All
Was good to see everyone up at the kennels on Sunday and all the dogs and pups looking so well.
Thanks again for the sandwhich shirl and Steve was top notch.
I think Paul has been on a bit of a diet... i noticed he didnt even eat all his sandwhich... ;)
Yes if there is one thing that will put a smile on Billy's face chocolate would be it, you did so well with the 3 of them we will be sending them round yours in the school holiday !
Andy.G
31 May 2010
Uh oh, here goes Shirley !!! LOL
Glad to see everyone on Sunday, also(touch wood) glad to hear Hobbsy was ok following the scare on Saturday night.
Gotta just say a little well done to Bev for Kiki's run tonight.....! Making me eat my words in style there ya little swine!! Although since 18.28 its been a bit frosty in our household !! I'll let Bev explain when you see her next ! HA HA
Nice treble tonight Mr S....Good luck to all runners in the next few days.
Rich
31 May 2010
Morning All,
At the time of writing this blog (10.00 am - having walked Blue; cooked Steve's breakfast; done a load of washing and finished the hoovering - super human, no just a woman!) I doubt that the big man (Mr. V) is even out of his pit yet ... ha-ha lol
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I thought I'd start the blog today with news from our visit to the kennels yesterday. It was a lovely sunny day although the breeze whipping through the fields made me feel like Dorothy (I had red wellies!) in Kansas and I'm sure that made the doggies even more full of fun and frolics than usual.
Everyone was in really good form. The girls were working hard as usual - Emma, Claire and Hannah - and the bonus was my van buddy - Roger - made a special Sunday appearance! Shandy Man and Esther were in tip top form - and, if I may say so, Shandy was looking particularly trim in his free William Hills Derby cap...lol!!
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Andy and Jo (Looney) with their two lovely young boys came up, much to the delight of Henry. Great to see you both again. I think the highlight of young billy's visit was the Milky Bar - I've never seen such a huge smile :). We had a chance to see the lovely Gary Dog - he looked brilliant and was very happy - here's hoping he's found a loving home. Esther please keep us up dated on the news.
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It's great for Paul and Esther having such a good network of owners (Rich & Bev; Andy & Jo to name just a few) who can help out taking the retired greyhounds with them or to temporary homes until they find suitable permanent homes.
Anyone else out there who can help Paul out with the retired greyhounds should get in contact with him, or if you know anyone who can help out PLEASE let him know - it means so much to Paul and Esther to know that the retired dogs get a loving home when they finish racing.
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Dave G and Andy (Razel's owner) were there, as were Wayne and his wife - on their usual Sunday visit to see their doggies. Paul had quite a few visitors who I only got a chance to say hello to in passing (I was otherwise engaged playing with two beautiful young blue puppies brought to the kennels by Rich and Bev - Kazia and Olive) - I hope to see some pictures on the site soon of those two beauties.
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Rich and Bev, like Steve and myself, had been to Wimbledon for the Derby Final on the Saturday night. It was a great evening and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole event, being lucky enought to be near enough to get to all the heats. The final was so exciting that I got all the doggies mixed up in their traps and had to watch it again yesterday evening so I could really see what happened ...dooh!
Just imagine what it would be like if you had a dog in the final - wow, i'd be feeling sick and nearly (but not quite) speechless ....!!
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But moving along to this week and Tony Titan's trip to Sussex by the Sea - Hove to be precise. It's always nice to go back to Hove and we'll be there cheering the boy round. Esther, will you be taking anyone else down with you? Wouldn't it be lovely to see him getting through to the final - he certainly fired round on his first look at the track. We'll see you there on Thursday, with Dave G, your Dad and Pete - buckets and spades at the ready!
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Good luck tonight to all those racing at Notts and to those trialling in or trialling back. Special mention to Rock It Alice - I really hope all goes according to plan for her Esther.
I know that Rock It Apollo (our boy) and Drink Up Delwood - (Delly)(who are kennelled together, Simon) were supposed to be out for trials tonight but have been moved to the end of the week, but as Paul wants to take them both himself it may be next Monday when the pair set off together. I'm sure Paul will keep us informed - nudge, nudge, wink, wink...lol.
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Looking forward to hearing back from fellow bloggers over the course of this week - Simon, where are you??
Oh, and before I forget, the resident kennel photographer, Bev, was snapping away like a professional member of the Paparazzi - looking forward to seeing your pics Bev.
That's all for now folks!
Shirl
29 May 2010
Good Luck to Spike ( Filey Assasin ) in his first race at Nottingham tonight for Paul .
And good luck to all of Pauls's other runners , hope they all come home safe and sound .
Ken & Gillian.
29 May 2010
Well done with the hat trick last night.
Of course, I'm particularly pleased with Ronan - a terrific run for an Oct '08 baby having only his third race, and thank you as always for all your hard work.
Guess I'll see some of you in glorious Overseal tomorrow morning.
Good luck to all the runners over the next few days (and a special good luck to Hobbsy on the comeback trail)
Dave G
28 May 2010
Hi Shirl
Wont be at the Don Sat think it will be just mayhem, will see you and Steve up the Kennels on Sunday, can taste it allready i am not fussy white or brown is good for me ;)
Andy (looney)
26 May 2010
Morning Campers,
I've got a sticker on the front of my computer to remind me to get to the betting office in time for Ronnie's race today - fingers and toes crossed he gets through - I'm sure he will cos he's such a good doggie. Good Luck!
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It was great to see Razl and Norman's results from Monday - Andy G, didn't you know about Esther's magic healing hands :)
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As to the kennel bbq, discussions will be taking place with Shandy Man on Sunday so watch this space for further news!
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Rich V, looking forward to seeing you and Bev on Saturday at Wimbledon - and then my friend you will reveal all that happened in Vegas - you have been warned ....lol x
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Hey Andy Looney, are you intending to get to Wimbledon for the final? Text and let me know and we'll see you there. Would be good if you can get to the kennels next Sunday - I promise to have extra sausages with me - white or brown bread sir...!!!
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And finally, Billy's plaster has been removed but not by Mr. S. The poor dog obviously realised that he doesn't have magic healing hands (like Esther) and decided to rip the plaster off himself .... now he definitely deserves a special treat after that performance - what a good boy!!
As ever,
Shirl xx
26 May 2010
Good Luck with Ronnie (Elite) today !
Mr Sallis, we'll be heading up Sunday with the newest recruits all things going to plan!
Rich
24 May 2010
Hi Everyone
Thanks to dave + shirley for their good luck messages for elite on wed lets hope he is in the 1st three to get in the semi final go RONNIE !Any news on the kennel bbq ?Well done to razl + hero last night !
steve + lynne + amy ellis
24 May 2010
Thanks again Esther for the work you have done with Razl hes really looking like its doing the trick.I think ill book in with you for a bit of therapy see if i can get out of bed in the morning :)
Andy Griffiths
24 May 2010
It was good to meet you all yesterday, got some nice pictures & video of the pups, wish you all good luck this week, regards, Gary :)
ps just noticed that farloe fixtures sister Final pearl has thrown a nice litter to Maldini in Ireland Final Boe & Final Beauty, Boe did what they think was fastest trial at Derry for an unraced pup, previous was Fear Zafonic & he was sold for 50k straight after, the dream begins LOL
Gary Holland
24 May 2010
Hey Rich, thought that would get you blogging - come on big man you can tell me you're stories, promise I won't breath a word to Bev, honest!!!! lol
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Dave, glad to hear you'll be able to get down to Sussex by the Sea - we'll see you there! Do you have a spare bucket and spade I could borrow - I'm partial to a sand castle ...!! :)
We'll see you at the kennel on Sunday - should be up there by about 10.00 at the latest.
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As Dave said, good luck to all the runners this week home and away - let's hope this hot weather doesn't bother the doggies too much - from one extreme to the other!
Ess, how's the sun tan coming along - bet you're as brown as a berry now ....
TTFN
Shirl xx
24 May 2010
Hi All
Hope everybody is well and not to sunburnt,
So come on Rich fill us in how did it go, did you take down the house ?
Hi shirl i think that must be a record time for you not to say anything, i was starting to get worried... ;)
I know i am a very kind man, she had finished all her chors etc so thought she deserved a treat. ;) was good to see you and Steve are you going to attend the final ?
I was up at the kennels Sunday dropped off a couple of new Looneys, but sure i can get up their again this weekend spec with the offer of one of your legendary sausage sandwhiches. Glad to hear Billy's op went well, the poor boy but sounds like you will be more than spoiling him to make up for it.
Andy
24 May 2010
Come on Shirley,
As you should know, as much as I'd love to share my stories.....what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas ! :-)
Rich
24 May 2010
Hi Shirley
I should be at the kennels on Sunday, so see you there.
I'm also breaking out my bucket and spade to come and see Tony in Sussex by the Sea!
Good luck to Elite on Wednesday - the fan club will be cheering him on in various parts of the country - and to all the other kennel runners this week.
Dave G
23 May 2010
Hello is there anybody out there ...??
Elvis, I know you're back in the land of the living - how come we've not been reading any stories from you about your trip to Vegas ... did you come back with or without the shirt on your back? lol :) Looking forward to hearing all about the trip. xx
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Well it's been quite some time since my last blog (hang on a minute, that sounds like the start of a Confession!) - I just don't know where the time goes - must be old age or something like that, but I can't wait any longer for a bit of the old banter to start up again so here goes.
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Andy Looney, it was lovely to meet up with you and Jo the other night at Wimbledon, and to catch up again last Saturday. How kind you are to Jo letting her come out for the evening - you're such a gentleman ... lol.
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We're lucky to be close enough to go to all the Derby qualifying rounds and, with the exception of last night - please don't ask, it's a very long story, even for me (!) we've enjoyed going racing.
Such a shame that Farloe Titan (Tony) didn't make it through to the final. He overcame the awful trap draw (T5) and we honestly thought he was coming through to qualify, if not take the heat, when he had his paws taken away from under him - bless him he deserved better luck. But, on the brighter side of that, great to hear how well he trialled at Hove in preparation for the Olympic - hey Paul, how sweet would that be if he does well at the old stomping ground - we'll be keeping a close eye on proceedings and will get down to the first round if we can.
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Hiya Lynne, Steve and Amy, how are you doing? Off again on another campaigne with Rock It Elite (Ronnie). I'll be in the William Hills betting office in Church Street, Twickenham on Wednesday to watch him in the first round of the Gymcrack - I can't promise to be silent throughout the race but I wouldn't miss it - Good Luck and here's to a safe journey round and home. You must all be really excited and thrilled right now. xx
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Simon, how are you getting on? As we've not heard from you on the blog are you still nursing a hangover from your stag weekend? :)
I've been watching out for the little Hawkette. I hope she's alright after last night's stumble. What news of Zorro? I forgot to ask Paul about the lad when I spoke to him last week. I can hardly get a word in when Paul gets started and by the end of the conversation I usually need a cuppa to revive me ...LOL :)xx
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We're planning a trip to the kennels next Sunday (as it's Bank Holiday weekend) so hope to see a few people there that day. Really looking forward to seeing the doggies too. Breakfast orders on the blog please - how many sausages will I need....??
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Update on Billy dog is that he's doing really well following his op to remove his little bits and pieces - Paul has the task of removing the plaster ...ouch.... I wouldn't want to be Paul as Mr. Angry eyebrows (bless) won't be too happy that day....!!!!
We're still on target to bring him home the beginning of July - oh the planning as I need a get new duvets and covers for him; new toys for him to play with (no Esther, he won't be eating the coffee table lol); lots of treats to welcome him home and a couple of large vodkas (and that's not for the dog either)!
Well on that note, I'm off now in anticipation of the rush of responses over the course of the next couple of days - come on now, don't be shy, sharing is caring ...
As ever,
Shirl xx
20 May 2010
Might as well break the silence.
Very hard lines with Titan who was a Moral to qualify but for getting his back end taken away, goes to show how fine a line it is between success and failure.
Dave Wood
9 May 2010
HI EVERYONE
WELL DONE TO TITAN LAST NIGHT + GOOD LUCK TO RUNNERS AT NOTTS MONDAY !
9 May 2010
HI EVERYONE
JUST SEEN THE DERBY 3RD ROUND DRAW + WHAT A SHAME THAT TITAN HAS GOT TRAP 5 !
Steve
6 May 2010
Now there's a pet name that we should all be pleased to see - Ledley! Certainly got a bit of class about it.
Good luck to all runners this week, and espacially Tony at the Don on Saturday.
Dave G
6 May 2010
Just to say a big thank you to Esther for the work she did to get Razl or should i say Ledley in shape for Monmore.
Pauls told me sunday that you had put alot of time into him and we appreciate it and the dog did the kennel proud by winning .He seems to have been comming to himself over the last 2-3 runs but hasnt had much luck in running and im sure with Esthers magic hands he will give us lots more good nights out.
Andy Griffiths
6 May 2010
So tomorrow we decide the future of the country!!
let hope it gets better and the new government brings in support through levy to greyhound racing,to make it as popular as it has been?
Howard
6 May 2010
Whats happened to the weekly kennel news ive grown a beard since the last weekly report! lol
Andy
4 May 2010
So the breaking kennel news is not about the performance of the dogs but the shocking news that 'Shandy' Sallis can't handle his beer - I am hoping the next kennel update doesn't include details of Chelsea winning the league.
Shirl - Am gonna get to the kennels on either the 23rd or 30th this month. Unfortunately can't do any other time as babysitting my 2 kids this weekend as the missus is on a hen do and got a stag do the following weekend. Would be great if we can co-ordinate it to get up there and meet some of the other owners though.
Sounds like poor Billy will be feeling sorry for himself over the coming weeks as he gets de-bagged so plenty of TLC for that lad.
Rich, have a good time in Vegas and best of luck to all those with runners this week.
Come on Hawkette!!
Laters
Simon
4 May 2010
Afternoon all.....I'm after a little favour! Does anyone live in Notts, and/or have a Notts resident card ?
Thanks
Rich
4 May 2010
Hi all
Hope your all well,
Jojo ok Paul seemed to chuck it in a bit yesterday but with a bit of trafic inside him he does ease sometimes,some great results from the rest though well done.
Shirl dont mention Angry birds after telling Jo not to get one of them phones i am well and truly addicted,
was up at the kennels on Sunday but will be up their again in couple of weeks so let me know when you are going, i still aint had one of your sandwiches...
Yep ill get up their on Sat night football has now finished so plenty of time to do the dogs etc.
The pups are well, far little though, I breed them and then sent to Ireland to get them reared. its a dog and bitch both black with a bit of white on the front. The dog is massive and if he has half as much pace as he does power then he should go well,
Andy
4 May 2010
Hi Shirl,
I'm sure you will be able to blog while Rich is Vegas... I've had strict intructions that I'm to record the Derby heats and upload them so that he can keep up to speed while he's away lol :) xx
Bev
4 May 2010
Morning All,
As Rich will be departing for his hols in Vagas at the end of this week, I'm trying to get as many blogs in as I can before he goes - what will I do when he's away ...lol! Bev I bet you can't wait - no football; no moaning; no mess about the house ...(only teasing you big fella!)x
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Hey, Paul, nice of you to join in the fun at long last - where the devil have you been? I know the JD plays havoc with your speech but I didn't think it would affect the power in your fingers as well ... xx lol
You just behave now and give extra TLC to Billy dog when he comes back from the vet tomorrow after his little op (bless). I hope you have the steak and mince beef ready for his dinner!
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Great to see the results last night at Nottingham Paul.
Rock It Fornorma winning in only her second race and in A3 company.
Then you follow it up with a win for Baggie Belle again in A3 company (well done Wayne and family, how pleased are you all this morning - were you up there to see her win?)and Klockwork Kiki (well done Bev you must be so chuffed) coming in second.
Three very nice young ladies you have there Paul - lets hope for good times ahead.
Then little Rock It Rumble (go go Esther lol) goes and wins a Puppy Open - what a great night for the ladies ...lol x
I hope all the other doggies who ran came home safe and sound - is Jojo okay this morning?
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Well I'd better get on with some work before I get the sack.
That's all for now folks!
As ever,
Shirl xx
4 May 2010
Come on Paul your viewers are desperate for your newsletter and we all suggest you get yer finger out yer backside and write 1.lol
Paul it may be a good idea to have a retired/rehoming page for the dogs requiring homes, maybe a little Video clip of each 1 as well and who knows you may get lucky.
Dave Wood
3 May 2010
Just so everyone knows, I rang Paul yesterday to get a newsletter done but someone had been supping back the ale watching the scousers GIFT Chelsea the league so was in no fit state, I couldn't understand him slurring his words! LOL
Whats happening with Kandi, have they said she's gotta trial again as see she's not out Friday or Saturday? How's Dutch coming on ?
Cheers
Rich
3 May 2010
Thanks for the welcome folks we live in Filey at the seaside,just got the prefix Filey for all our dogs .
We have two more Filey greyhounds Champ and Angel who are almost ready to be schooled.
Ken & Gillian
3 May 2010
hi all ,
shirley whirley , yes the cap did fit thank you , how big do you think my head is ! (dont answer that )lol , billy is off to the vet wednesday to have hes bag emptied ! lol, by the way my offer still stands shirl xx lucky plan will keep billy company , he is having a toe sorted out
howard , newsletter will be up soon ,i blame rich for the delay ,lol
I have 6 dogs needing good homes if anyone can help, give me a ring or email rich or esther, thanks
paul
2 May 2010
Afternoon All,
Firstly, welcome to the mad house Ken and Gillian (fondly known as Rock It Kennels). Looking forward to meeting you both and Spike. Where about in the country do you come from? Oh, and don't pay a bit of attention to Rich - he's very fond of me really ... :)
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We'll add to the congratulations on Tony getting through to the 2nd round. Just checked the draw and, as Rich says, its not too bad at all. We'll both see you there on Saturday night, Ess. Oh, and by the way, I'm now totally addicted to the 'Angry Birds' app on the iphone - thanks! Lol
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Hey Simon and Andy,
Thanks for chatting along as usual - you know by now that I don't need any encouragement. Steve said the two of you have made a rod for your own backs and has no sympathy for either of you. In fact it's giving his ears a bit of a rest ...lol!
Any chance of either of you getting to the kennels this month? It would be good to catch up again. Before we know it the World Cup will have started and you know you can't get a man to do a thing then ....!
Simon if you read this blog over the weekend you won't be late for work this week ... cheeky devil - lol
Andy, any chance of you getting to Wimbledon on Saturday Night? Blog and tell if you can. How are your little pups doing? What colour are they and are they boys or girls (or one of each of course)? Oh, and how's my boy, Colin, getting on?
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And for any of you who are thinking of going to Wimbledon - log onto their site and you can print off a voucher for £1.00 to get you in. You'll have to buy a race card, but entry for £1.00 is great.
Rich, you don't honestly think Steve would take me racing for all the rounds of the Derby if it cost more than £1.00 do you ...? Stingey bugger didn't even want to buy a race card - he said he'd memorised the runners from the Racing Post but as he can't even remember what day of the week it is most of the time, I think he was telling porkies ...LOL
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Oh, and finally, Paul, did the cap fit ...LOL :)
Happy Wet Bank Holiday weekend to all ...
As ever,
Shirl xxx
2 May 2010
Welcome Ken and Gillian - look forward to meeting you either at the kennels or racing somewhere.
Rich - I would think that I'll be at the kennels on the Sunday in a couple of weeks if you're up - look forward to seeing you.
The dogs are running well at the moment (well done Tony!), and it must be really frustrating to lose the meeting last night because of a power cut - I thought that there were several live chances on the card, and that the kennel could quite easily have come home with a few winners. Nice to see Razl win at Monmore, though.
Good luck to all runners this week.
All the best
Dave
2 May 2010
Well done Tony on getting through. Fingers crossed for round 2 - draw hasn't been too bad.
Hello to Ken and Gillian too. Thanks for posting some feedback - wait til you meet a few more of the owners, but stay clear of that Shirley person! LOL
Shirl - We're hoping to get up kennels in a couple of weeks, probably 2 weeks today, will you and the wookster be heading up ? Will anyone else be around ?
Rich
2 May 2010
We are new to the kennels and have just sent Filey Assasin (spike to all his friends ) to Paul to train for us.
Spike is a july 08 pup we have bred ourselves who did some impressive trials at Yarmouth.
We look forward to meeting some of you and wish all the dogs in pauls kennels good luck.
Ken & Gillian Rigg
1 May 2010
Hi Everyone
Just to say well done to titan last night rd2 here we come!!!
Steve
30 April 2010
Would have loved you to updated News before the Derby started?
Anyway just dropping you lot,a line saying good luck with all your dogs especailly the ones running in the big one!
Had a tickle on Titan.
Might make the Final if the cards fall right!
Would benice to meet everybody if that should happen!
Howard Alderton
30 April 2010
Great message Shirl - spot on. We sometimes get so involved in the racing and the winning you can forget the other aspects of the racing until the worse happens and it is then a timely reminder to all.
Eye on the Sotrm was a class act and it is such a shame we will not get to see him grace the track again.
Best of Luck to Farloe Titan tonight.
Simon
30 April 2010
Hi All,
Sounds like you and Steve had a decent night last night Shirl cant believe that you started up a conversation with someone though, you normally being so quiet etc ;)
I am hoping to get up their tonight but not 100 % yet as got a couple of pups back from Ireland yesterday and have to see how well they settle. Touch wood they have been great so far so shouldnt have to many probs. Ill track Steve down if i do get up their.
The pups are great lookers so fingers crossed for the future.
If i dont make it good luck Titan hope you have a good run and come back safe and sound,
Andy
30 April 2010
Morning All - Friday 30th
I sent a blog from Wimbledon last night before the start of the racing - eagerly anticipating the night ahead.
All was going great - we had a chat with Steve Nash before racing; said hello to the few we knew (I left Charlie Lister alone last night because he was working and I didn't want to distract him!); found our spot on the terraces (such as they are) and settled in for the night.
We struck up a conversation (well I did) with some lads who were seriously into their betting - goodness how much money!!! and one of the fellas was over from Ireland (Co. Cork to be precise). He told us he was the resident comentator at the Cork track so was enjoying the nights racing and in fine form.
Wow there was some great racing and Bandicoot Tipoki was awsome. My old favourite - Bubbly Totti- showed his back straight pace and won comfortably. There were some seriously fast times for the first round and we hadn't even seen the favourite Eye on the Storm!
When they came out for the parade eyes were on the favourite who looked every bit the star dog he is. A buzz was round the track in anticipation of what time he might do - could it be another track record to add to the three that had already been set earlier in the night.
The traps opened but he missed his break. The others were off and running and he was playing catch up. Round the first bend he chased them hard and down the back straight he started to move through the pack - everyone started shouting him round as he made his move - then disaster struk. The poor dog fell away from the pack and everyone knew something awful had happened. Then silence. Such an eerie silence around the track.
From the incredible highs to witnessing the terrible lows of Eye on the Storms racing career ending so suddenly was horrible. Thank God, from what they say in the Racing Post, his leg can be mended and he'll have a happy time at stud. I'm sure that everyone in the stadium left with a very heavy heart last night - I know we did.
I know this is an awfully long blog but I just wanted to say that everyone involved in greyhound racing who really, really, truly loves their dogs should be thankful everytime they come back from racing fit and healthy. Yes, when you are lucky enough to own a champion racer you want to win - everyone does, it's human nature. But above all, you want them back safe and sound.
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So on to tonight's racing and Farloe Titan. Good luck Tony, trap like the wind and come home safe and sound ready to fight another round. Ess, Steve will be there tonight - he won't have any difficulty finding you, it's not that big and he'll be there as soon as they open the doors!
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Shirl xx
29 April 2010
Evening all
your roving reporter on duty at Wimbledon for the first round of the Derby. So far the bookies have nearly come to blows - there's a nice little ruck brewing ... lol
Steve's been fed - well if you can call it food! and we're in position for the night .
Feels really peculiar this side of the track - so small in comparison to the old stand especially the standing area but we'll have to bed in!
Well just wanted to wish Farloe Titan - go go Tony- good luck for tomorrow night. How very excited is Ted right now!! Unfortunately I won't be here but Steve will so he'll see you Ess tomorrow.
Signing off for now
Shirl xx
ps Paul, steve's got you a new William Hill cap - nice!!! X
29 April 2010
Esther
You must of heard of stoke speedway + oatcake throwing lol
Take care
steve
29 April 2010
What sports do they do in stoke steve???? i know alton towers is their, but is not a sport is it lol
Esther
29 April 2010
Hi, Paul & Esther,
In reply to your questions on the films - I am afraid I cannot help you as I don't watch any films!!! only sport!!!
Stoke till I die!!
Steve
27 April 2010
Proper chuffed about the start Hawk has made to her racing career. Am sure she will get the victory soon but just chuffed to have her out on running.
Gutted that we haven't been to see her run yet but a very busy time with birthdays, stag do's and then weddings on the go throughout April, May and June - defo got to get my arse up there soon though.
Seems like Vegas is popular amongst the kennels this yearm. Rich, you will have to let me know sone decent places to go to as there are 12 of us going on a stag do in November - that could be quite a messy one!
Shirl, where are you....nothing quite reading your blog when I get into work in a morning - it's usually lunch by the time I have trawled through it though!
Liking the new retired section, always good to see the dogs being so well looked after - hoping I get some of the same treatment in my later life.
Anyways, good luck to all the runners (especially Hawk) over the coming week.
Simon
27 April 2010
lol ess, i just remembered my favourite cowboy film....... The Magnificent something or other
Paul
27 April 2010
What was that other film called with snow white in it??? and the other one, i think it was something brides for something brothers?
Regards
Esther
27 April 2010
hi all , hope your all well !shirl , steve is spot on , you do "only need one " lol lol,
rich , has that football come back down to earth yet after that free kick you took ? love the world cup guide ,im sure esther is looking forward to another month of football !
simon , really pleased with drink up hawk ,she ran really well again saturday night , unfortunatly she caught another good one but she will be winning very soon im sure
mr ellis , ive been trying to remember a film , i know brad pitt and mogan freeman was in it , i think it was about the deadly sins, can you help me steve?
regards
Paul
24 April 2010
Enzo?
He was always Terry to us (as in Minder)
Nice to know he's getting on OK, and look forward to seeing the pics.
Good luck to all running over the next few days - I'll be keeping an eye out for Fornorma, as the first of Debbie's pups to run (Romeo has qualified, but is only a reserve tonight)
All the best
Dave G
24 April 2010
Thanks Shirl, its great to see them all getting great homes. Got a couple more pictures from Dave to add to the gallery too so a big thankyou to Dave aswell.
Droopys McCann's owners contacted us last week also so I've asked her to send pictures of Enzo (as he's now known) and how he is doing !
Thanks again and keep them coming !
Rich
24 April 2010
Morning All,
Hey Rich, thanks for putting the pics on the retired page - don't they all look lovely. Just proves how happy retired greyhounds are - they rule the roost and get the best of everything. How many times have we cooked Blue's chicken and then ended up with beans on toast ...LOL !!!
Hopefully it will encourage others to send in their shots.
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Esther - you must have received some pics of Crystal. Can you please send them along to Rich so we can see how she's enjoying her new home.
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Haha very funny Andy, do your best to hold off sending in you pics of yourself - don't want the ladies at the kennels getting all hot and flustered now do we ....lol !!!
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It's the wookie's birthday today - he's all of 45 and feeling his age - bless! It made his day to see the pictures of Bubbles on the site (bless her little self). Thanks Mr. V. x
As ever,
Shirl xx
24 April 2010
Morning all,
I've put the retireds gallery online. Please take a look and let me know what you think and more importantly get the pictures sent in ! :-)
Thanks
Rich
23 April 2010
Rich when the tables are quiet get them to teach you how craps works, you will have a great time and you get a real buzz round the craps table. Sure you will come back up mate just dont be silly and play the percentages and you should be fine. Make sure you get all your meals etc comp aswell mate. Sure wont hurt Bev to cover you for a month anyways mate all the winnings from that new bitch lol.
Hi Shirl yeah went 1st time a couple of weeks after i was 21 so as soon as i could gamble their, i love it a real adults play ground that just never sleeps.
i spent 22 hours on a card table one time you just dont realise as you cant see outside and they bring you drinks and food all the time.
They are not pics of me Shirl of the dogs ! lol ill try and get them sorted weekend.
Andy
23 April 2010
Andy - Yeah, went a few years back with my 'rents and a mate, we were young and naive then so never really saw the sights properly! lol Just hope I don't go ever the spends limit else Bev might be paying all the bills next month ! LOL
Mrs A - thanks for the pictures of Obi. Will get the retireds page up on the site tonight I'm hoping. Its all done except adding a few more pictures so keep checking back later ! Also need to tie that Sallis bloke down and get a newsletter out of him!
Over and Out.
Rich
22 April 2010
Oi oi oi - lads, get off of my site .... lol
I can see it now, this will turn into the World Cup Commiserations site once England get thumped badly in either the first or second round - bring it on lads, I'm ready for the challenge...lol
Must say Rich I liked the World Cup guide - very funny and (I'm sorry to say) oh so very true of my own fairer sex. How many women do you know come out of the woodwork shouting that Coronation Street's been moved - the damn things been around for 50 years(!) so what's the problem (haha).
At work we already have a division between the girls who want the plasma rigged up in the conference room to watch some matches to those (old dears) who can't see what all the fuss is about - I ask you??
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Hey Andy,
Have you been to Vegas then? Never been myself but loads of friends have been there. Must be quite an experience.
Looking forward to seeing your pics Andy - I hope you can get them over to Rich so he can get them on before he goes on his hols.
Sorry Rich, I thought it was New York - but that's a girlie trip for the shopping (will be off there with a girlfriend in October - can't wait).
Okay, enough from me now.
As ever,
Shirl xx
22 April 2010
Have you been before Rich ? you have to play a bit of craps great fun mate and you get a decent run for your money. Have a few funny tails from last time i was their.
I'ill get them sorted asap for you, dont want a whole page of Shirley... ;)
Andy
22 April 2010
Hi Andy,
Will probably play a bit of roulette mixed in with blackjack and a bit of poker. Obviously for the 50p stakes only tho! Oh, and a few slot machines I'd imagine....LOL
Look forward to getting the pics, Shirley and Steve filled a page all by themselves ! ha ha ha
As Delia Smith would say - "Come on, lets be having you!!"
Cheers
Rich
22 April 2010
Hi Rich
to true on the world cup guide mate,
i have some pics for the retired section just need to upload them onto my PC and will get across to you.
mate seriously jealous love Vegas just wish it was 1 hr away and not 8..... have a great time, what will you play whilst you are their ?
Andy
22 April 2010
Good morning....
As helpful as I am, I thought I'd post this great guide to the forthcoming World Cup I came across.
Please can all the ladies take time to read this.
I can't wait for the replies !! lol
Shirl - I'm off to Vegas in a couple of weeks time. Not sure how I'm going to update the website whilst I'm away but I'm sure I'll find away. Don't wanna disappoint the public ! :-) Thankfully the flight chaos looks to have cleared so, touch wood, we should be all ok flying out !
The retired page is coming along slowly, only you and us have provided pictures of the retireds which is a real shame. Was hoping we may of had more uptake on it.
Rich
21 April 2010
Evening All,
Yes, it's me again ...
I didn't have time to answer your last blog sooner, Simon, thank you for your comment. I was also studying but, unlike you, it wasn't for an exam, it was studying Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in Pride & Prejudice - absolutely bloomin lovely .... Now ladies, out there, you must have seen Pride & Prejudice and you have to admit that no one is a better 'Darcy' than Colin Firth!!!
Sorry about that, I had to share that experience with one and all.
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Back to business now. Simon what were you studying for? Hope it's all gone according to plan - studying gets harder and harder the older you get - not saying that you're old at all!
It would be great to see Zorro back on the track. The good thing is that Paul won't rush him back until he's absolutely sure he's up for it - the rest is up to Zorro. Fingers crossed for you all.
You do miss the excitment of racing, I know what you mean. You get nervous when they race; upset when they don't do well and then when they retire miserable when you have nothing to look forward! I don't know we're a funny bunch, don't ya think? With Billy having retired, we're a bit in limbo at the moment until the pups start on the road to racing.
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On the subject of retirement, Billy is enjoying his rest at the kennels. Paul, we've decided to bring Billy home the first weekend in July (3rd/4th). I know we've been discussing it but now we've actually got our act together. So, can you please take Billy to the vet for his little op ... ouch! sorry Billy but it's got to be done - bless him!
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I didn't get down to the betting office on Tuesday to see the racing. Esther, I hope Cheryl came home okay. As always, moving up the grades there's no quarter given for the young ones.
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Bev, how is Kiki afer her last outing? Have you seen her racing yet? I don't know how you both get to as many races as you do being so far away - all credit to you both. By they way, Rich, how's the retired page coming along? I hope other owners have been emailing you with their doggies. I, for one, can't wait to see the page.
Also, Rich, when do you go to New York and what will I do if I can't blog .... heavens above? At least the flights are getting sorted out - I hope no one we know has been affected by the disruption.
Well I'd better sign off another blog.
Looking forward to the next instalment - Paul Sallis, where are you ....???? :-)
As ever,
That's all folks!
Shirl xx
20 April 2010
Afternoon All
Good to see you keeping the bolgging ticking over there Shirl. Unfortunately I have had to study for an exam recently so had all my time taken up - hopefully it was worth it but will find out soon enough.
I am absolutely chuffed with Hawk and the run she gave. I don't think she will ever get to the bend in first place but her breeding suggests stamina and that will hopefully be what she has as well. Her litter compadres have started moving through the ranks at Romford and if she improves as they normally do in Pauls hands there could be exciting times ahead. She seems so genuine so that as all we can really ask for - just looking forward to getting back racing again; its amazing how much you miss it.
Zorro continues to be laid up for now and as you say it could be a race then a rest for the lad but we will make sure that we only do the best for him.
Then their is the prospect of Delly being out and racing in the next few months - I believe you are already acquainted with the mad bundle of fun.
It does look like there are good times ahead for the kennel and long may it continue for all involved.
Best of luck to all runners out and about over the next couple of weeks.
Simon
19 April 2010
Afternoon All,
Hope the sunshine is reaching all of you this Sunday afternoon - tis lovely in Esher!
Paul, I hope all the doggies came home from Hove in good form. Marvel was very unlucky in his race he just didn't get the space he needed early on.
Everytime we go back to Hove it brings back great memories of all the evenings we enjoyed at the track. Remember when Blue, Bubbles and Spikey were racing - we'd be there nearly every night of the week - yes fellow dog owners - if you own more than one dog you just know they'll be running on different nights of the week!
Nice to catch up with you Dave G - hope your journey home didn't take too long.
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A special message for Mr. Dave Driver, good to see you and Pete again. As I know you read the blog on a regular basis - what's stopping you joining in - I'm sure you have plenty to chat about, even if it is only about the ducks (haha)...!!! How are the new batch getting on anyway? I see that Cheryl is out again on Tuesday. I may need to pay another visit to the bookies to cheer her on. I wonder will my luck hold for another bet .... watch this space!
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Esther, really pleased to see that Farloe Titan (Tony to his friends) had a good trial at Wimbledon last night. Sorry we couldn't get there to see him. How exciting to have a representative from the kennels - GO TONY GO... Paul, as Steve would say "you only need one..." (haha). Let us know as soon as you can what date he's running and we'll definitely be there.
Andy Looney - if you decide to take a trip to Wimbledon for one of the heats, let us know and we'll meet up. We just need to get the next couple of weekends out of the way as we've got a few things planned but I'll be ringing soon to arrange when its convenient to call over to you to see Colin [and you of course! :-)] ps Steve said you'd need to be running scared by now and maybe the Icelandic volcano may erupt again before I get to you ... hahah!!
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Hey Simon,
How pleased are you and the gang with Drink Up Hawk - excellent start for the young one - 2nd in an A4 first time out - brilliant. Who is she kennelled with? Did I read that she's black and white and out of the great Westmead Hawk - wow!
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Hiya Lynne, Steve & Amy,
What a great race from Ronnie (Rock It Elite) on Tuesday night - at the first bend I thought he'd just done enough to get round - he certainly looks like he's going in the right direction and showed that he's not afraid to mix it up with the big boys - good luck to him.
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Good luck to all the doggies racing home and away this week. Hope Smudger, Charlie and Seb are in fine form.
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And the last message is for BILLY DOG - HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIAM - hugs and kisses from mummy and daddy (yes, Paul, please pass on my kisses to Billy - he'll tell me when he sees me if you did or not ...LOL)
As ever,
That's all folks!
Luv Shirl xx
13 April 2010
Hey, hey Mr. V ... you running scared or what ...??
Go go KiKi that's all I can say - great result for the little 'un she may be the next star of the kennel - then you'd better move on out Mr. V because there'll be no living with Bev then (haha).
Bev, good to see you blogging - us girls need to stick together - but you know me, it really doesn't matter if I know the subject I'll have a chat anyway LOL
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Hey Andy, don't forget to notify your insurance company of my imminent visit - pretent its an 'excess on your policy' - an act of God that no one can insure you for - haha!!
It would be great if you get down to Hove on Thursday. Only takes us about 50/60 mins to get there from home - like you, we miss racing so its a great opportunity to catch up with Esther and see the old stomping ground where it all started - memories ....(no I won't sing!). It would be great to see you there Andy if you can make it.
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Well Steve and Lynne are on their way tonight to HG for the Sky night - how exciting. Good luck Ronnie, do your best and come home safe and sound - always another race.
Enjoy the evening (don't worry about the nerves) just don't throw up LOL.
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Hey Simon,
I wish Zorro well on his road to recovery. Lets hope he gets to the track again soon. It may well be a case of the odd race and then a long lay off - he's lightly raced and I've no doubt Mr. S will tread carefully with the lad - they've been on numerous adventures together and I'm sure they'll have a few more.
Great news about your young dogs - looking forward to following their career - keep me posted with their progress. It's really exciting, isn't it?
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I was in the betting office today - steady Rich - that's not were I always spend my time (lol) to watch Rock It Cheryl and Rock It Louanchlo. My goodness, Cheryl flew out of the boxes to the first bend and although she's the size of a jack russell she's a proper little fire cracker - she never gave up and charged round to the finish beating the dog in T6 by a neck - what a great race it was. Just a good job I was in the bookies on my own - it's so hard not to shout out loud ..... :-) - nearly as exciting was the fact I put some money on her to win - now there's a first!!!
Louanchlo was very unlucky because she just couldn't find a way through the pack and tried her hardest to mix it up at the third bend - she looked lovely racing round and looks (from my point of view anyway) like she may have the makings of a very good dog - Great news for Dave and family - you must be over the moon with her.
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Well now I'd better go and get my dinner - himself has been busy in the kitchen - that's the life girls, get yourself a man who does the cooking - result!!
Bye for now,
As ever
Shirl xx
13 April 2010
I fell asleep then......zzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz ! :-)
Match race - Kiki vs Kyla.....put up or pipe it mrs ! ha ha
Rich
13 April 2010
Good afternoon everyone,
Just a quick message to the team at the kennels thanking you for your hard work, great to see little Kiki winning again today, eh Rich?! :) Woo hooo... I won’t go on and on and on about it too much as you’re obviously quaking in your boots that Kandi won’t make the highs that Kiki has! LOL
Anyway, good luck to Rock It Elite and Deadly Buzz tonight in front of the Sky cameras. Also, good luck to the runners at Hove on Thursday and to Norman at Romford in his Semi on Friday. And of course, good luck to all of the graded runners. Really sorry if I have forgot to mention anyone, it’s like making a speech at the Oscars!
That’s enough from me for now, take care everyone.
Bev
13 April 2010
Hi All
Hope you are all well and dogs are doing good for you.
Rich you might be in for a bit of stick mate i see Kiki won again A4 what is it you told Bev ?? good luck with her who knows what she might end up doing.....
Shirl hope everything is good for you and Steve, i have fastened all doors to the wall, and am well prepered for your visit, i may even see you at Hove Thursday. getting withdrawral symptons i have not been racing so long.
Great visit up to the kennels on Sunday all dogs looking well and ready for action, latest pups out of Debbie looking real nice especially the bitches, ;)
Esther how you getting on with the wasp's been stung again yet ? You are lucky to have someone so kind and gentle as Paul to look after and treat such things.....;)
good luck to all runners
Andy
13 April 2010
Hello All,
Just a short email this time - hooray I hear you all cry!
Just wanted to wish all the doggies good luck for the racing this week, whether at home (Notts)tonight; Hall Green tomorrow on Sky - how exciting, come on Elite you can do it; or Hove on Thursday (we'll see you there Esther at the old stomping ground).
Told you it was short and sweet....
Shirl xx
7 April 2010
Hi there Shirl
The break was good and got to spend some time with the family although probably more sressed having spent 5 days with the kids than had I been at work!!
Things seem to be going quite well on the doggy front at the moment......spoke to Paul the other day and the old boy Zorro has had a couple of trials and will hopefully be back out in the next few weeks. It will be great to get him back out for a bit of a swansong so hopefully the summer weather will allow the injury to hold up. Whatever happens we will do the best for him but would love to get him in for the Pall Mall this year to see if he could somehow defend his title.
We should also have one of the pups out in the next few weeks as well. Drink Up Hawk has trialled twice so far and has her final trial over the next week; so again fingers crossed and we will see how she goes. The breeding suggests she will be better over distance but as we all know it doesn't always work out like that so she will probably be a sprinter - the Saturday in Nottingham could now be a goer though!!
Delly continues to wreak havoc in her kennel (taking the water bowl and holder 0ff the wall) and Paul is still trying to suss out a way to stop her - she managed to get through 20 cable ties the other day so continues to outsmart him.
Sure we will catch up soon
Simon
6 April 2010
Morning All,
How's it going?
Rich, thanks very much for all your hard work on this site. It is a credit to you that it looks so great. Steve will be emailing pics of the doggies shortly - he's had great fun ploughing through the hundreds (no I'm not exaggerating)of shots so I just hope he doesn't crash your site ... LOL!
Best of luck tonight to Kyla. We'll be logged on to 24 dogs to watch her and will cheer her home from Esher. Have a great evening and, regardless of the outcome, enjoy the occasion and just being there.
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Message to Dave Gregory. Dave, how goes it? Not heard from you in ages, you must be busy at work. By the way with the retired greyhound page now up and running, I know you keep in contact with a lot of the people who have homed your doggies. If they've sent you any pics please send them to Rich - it will be lovely to see the old boys in retirement (especially Rebel and Gerry. Anyway, hope to see you soon.
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Best of luck to all the doggies and connections racing this week.
As ever,
Shirl xx
5 April 2010
The pictures from Hall Green are now up on the site to view.
Please click here to be taken to the page.
The retired gallery is also ready for everyone pictures so please send them in. Please send to me directly at rvicary@sky.com
Rich
4 April 2010
Afternoon fellow bloggers.
Now I know the site is all about greyhounds but next Saturday is the Grand National at Aintree and I wanted to know if you're all having a flutter?
I must say it's been a long time since my horse finished in the top three but the Wookie usually does pretty well. I expect we'll be doing a sweepstake at work - that's when I excel usually pulling out the 500/1 shot - what about the rest of you?
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Rich, yes, I did have withdrawal symptoms - you know how I like to chat!
I'm gathering pic of Blue, Bubbles and Obi as we speak for the retired section of the blog - thanks for agreeing to set the same up - you are clever!
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Simon, hope you and your family have a good Easter break - hope you remembered to pack your wellies, waterproof and thermals if you're planning to stay in the UK - lol - you definitely won't need the suntan oil, that's for sure!
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Paul, I hope Ben's injury isn't too serious. What a shame its happened. You must be gutted along with Peter. The ups and downs of the racing game hey. I'm sure Kyla will fly the flag for the kennels on Tuesday, bless her.
I hope all the doggies came home from Monmore in good order last night.
We'll await your feedback or newsletter for up dates!
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Well I'm off to cook the Sunday lunch now ... roast beef - mmmmmmm yummy!
As ever,
Shirl xx
4 April 2010
Hello Everyone,
Firstly, thankyou for the good lucks and then resulting well done for Kyla. Its not a bad line of form to have on her CV!
Congratulations to the team, for getting Ben and Kyla through. Obviously disappointed that Ben is now a non runner, following discovery of injury, for the kennels and owner Peter. Here's hoping Kyla can fly the flag high for everyone!
Hello Shirley - long time no speak, you must of been having withdrawal symptoms not being able to blog !
Thats a good idea for the retired ones, I'm more than happy to create a picture page for all the successful re-homings! Start sending the pictures in and I'll get to work. I'll also create another small gallery from the Mothers Day Meeting at Hall Green where the kennel had a large representation and Bev got some nice pictures so keep checking back in the coming days ! Keep the suggestions coming for the website, always good to keep things fresh. If anyone would like their owners profile updating, pictures or information then just drop me a line.
Good luck to all the runners in the next few days. Hope they all get some luck and come home sound.
Over and Out
Rich
3 April 2010
Fellow bloggers, where have you been? No fun and frolics on the site for quite some time. What's up?
Well, like it or not, I'm back and as we say at the kennels ready to 'Rock It' so hang onto your laptops and here we go.
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I'm going to start off by saying a belated 'Thank you' to
John Harrison for his kind words following Billy's retirement. Billy was 'in love' with Molly when they were kenneled together - she was a beautiful doggie and I hope she's doing well. Did she have a litter of pups? I'd love to hear back John - maybe you could send some pictures and our man Rich could pop them on the site.
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Now for all of you who've been asking about Billy, he's not home yet. We've got to make some plans before the big event and chat to Esther but if all goes according to plan (which would be a first) he may be home in the Summer - I only whisper this when Blue is listening otherwise the old fella cops the hump ... :) I'll keep you posted and will be sending in pictures.
Now that's an idea, maybe Rich could set up a section on this site where all of us with retired greyhounds could send in pictures and we could have a little chat about what they get up to - what do you think about that Rich?
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Now what about the results last night ... fantastic performances by Kyla and Ben to get through to the semi-final of the Blue Riband next Tuesday. We're well pleased for Rich, Bev and Peter - you must all be really delighted. What a feather in Kyla's hairband (she is a girl after all - lol) to come in second to the great Fear Zafonic - she's certainly notching up some great races, isn't she.
Bev, you just watch that nasty cold of yours, it sounded to me like you'll be off work for a couple of days next week ...!! LOL :)
Rich, your uncle must be equally delighted getting his dog through to the next round. It's proving to be a family affair at the moment - lol - long may it continue. Will you all be heading up to HG next Tuesday?
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Paul, Marvel ran really well, bless him, especially as you work so hard keeping him sound with all his niggly little problems - well done to Team Sallis. I'm sure he'll pick up a win soon, he certainly deserves one.
Nice to see the 1-2 with Kitty and Tom at Nottingham as well. Slowly, slowly it's all coming together.
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I hope Rock It Rumble, Rock It Elite (Ronnie) and Rock It Jazz do well at Monmore tonight - as Lynne said the other day, Ronnie's certainly seeing the countryside at the moment - bless him! I thought he ran really well at Hove the other week, especially as he hadn't seen the track before. I know how proud the Ellis family are of him. His sisters are doing very nicely at Nottingham - moving steadily up the grades - let's hope they continue to improve like their brother.
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Andy (Looney) how's things? Sorry I haven't been in touch, I just need to get myself together and we'll be over to see you before very long - secure your doors, you have been warned ... (haha) :)
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Simon, what's the news from the Drink up Club? Did you get up to the kennels the other week? I'm waiting for you to keep us all up dated with news on your doggies - including the old fella himself, Zorro. Any idea when he'll be racing again?
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Good news Paul that the syndicate names have been accepted. For those of you who haven't got a clue what I'm on about (and it wouldn't be the first time!), there is a boys' syndicate and a girls' syndicate at the kennels. The boys are called "EIGHT MEN AND A WOOKIE" and own Rock It Smudger - yes, I know it's a daft name, but please don't go there. Speak to their leader - Mr. Sallis! The girls are called "CHARLIE'S ANGELS" and own Rock It Charlie - now that's a cool name, don't ya think?
I know its a while yet before Charlie & Smudger start strutting their funky stuff, but it's exciting all the same. Can you imagine the hullabaloo if one of them turns out to be a good dog and wins something on a Sky night - brilliant - move over 'The Champagne Syndicate', you ain't heard nothing yet!
Hopefully, we'll get up to see them in the next couple of weeks - I bet they are absolutely huge now (has Charlie still got a lovely big wobbly bum?) :)
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Welcome to the site Howard, always good to hear from new people and we've always got room for someone with a sense of humour so the more the merrier - especially if you can keep contributing to the 'curry' names again! How about Rock It Jalfrezi or Rock It Tikka - lol
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By the way Paul, are you planning to enter any of the doggies in this year's Derby? Blog and tell if you will!
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And to end this blog of blogs we'd just like to wish you all A VERY HAPPY EASTER!
That's all for now folks!
As ever,
Shirl & Steve XXX
And woof from Blue
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2 April 2010
Hi All
Been mad busy lately hence the lack of blogging. Getting ready to head off for an Easter break (some would say well deserved, others wouldn't).
Anyway, just wanted to wish everyone a happy Easter and best of luck to anyone with any runners over the coming weekend.
Shirl - How is Billy settling in at home; I am sure he is lving having his paws up now. How has the other hairy one taken to him; the Wookie that is.
Paul - I will no doubt pester you next week for an update on the crew and how they are getting on........
A few of us are hoping we get a runner at Nottingham on a Saturday so we can sample the fine fares and historic sights that the City has to offer; either that or popping to Hooters for the afternoon before heading to the dog track!!
Laters
Simon
1 April 2010
Hi everyone
Just a quick note to say good luck to team sallis with the dogs running in the blue riband on friday at hall green !
Lynne and Steve Ellis
29 March 2010
Hi Bev
Well done to kiki sat night + 4 lengths winning distance ! What does rich know lol
Lynne and Steve Ellis
28 March 2010
Hello everyone!!
It's been a bit quiet on here recently - Where are you Shirl?! :)
I'd just like to say a quick thank you to everyone at the kennels after Kiki's win last night. I was over the moon to say the least! Especially as Rich told me I'd be lucky if she ever won A8!
Onwards and upwards... :D
Bev
28 March 2010
Are you on a sponsored silence.
Dave Wood
26 March 2010
Nice to see all four dogs run well at Hove on Thursday - one winner that could easily have been three.
Hope that Ruso is OK after his rough ride in the sprint!
Dave G
22 March 2010
Rock It Bhaji, has to be the name of the next pup?
Class!
Good Luck tonight everyone
p.s Korma is a wimps curry. lol
Howard
21 March 2010
That was my pre-match meal, half time is a jalfrezi to keep me on my toes !
Rich
21 March 2010
Didnt you have that at half time yesterday Rich ?
Paul
21 March 2010
Is that code for Rock It Korma, Rock It Bhaji and Rock It Naan .... are they the new pups? LOL :)
Wookie
20 March 2010
Yeah....A Korma, onion bahjis and a garlic naan !
:-) Rich
20 March 2010
Fancy anything tonight?
Howard Alderton
18 March 2010
VERY GOOD MR ELLIS.........theres always next year ! maybe stoke city will qualify for the champion league next year ....will they mr ellis.....will they ?
by the way , can rory delap throw a javelin ? what with 2012 olmpics coming up !
paul sallis
17 March 2010
Paul just a quick question can you tell me which london team are left in the champions league ?
Steve Ellis
17 March 2010
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO YOU ALL ....
It's a beautiful spring morning which should put the diddly diddly step into you all.
Gotta dash - I'm at work with loads to do - get up off the floor Mr. Sallis ...!!! LOL
Shirl xx
16 March 2010
Hi All
Hope you all had a good time on Sunday at HG, good win for Elite hope its the 1st of many,
Shirl, Steve you must be very pleased with bomber second to the ledger winner in his retirement race. hope you have plenty of good times with him at home watching his races etc, better get him some ear plugs.... ;)
the pups are no longer at mine got in with a dodgy group of lads and have left home. Colin is still hear though and sure he would love to see you.
Esther how they geeting on? hope your boys havent terrorised them to much.... ;)
Paul did you forget to put Jojo's rocket boaster on for his race yesterday.... ;)
good luck to all
Andy
16 March 2010
Mr steve ellis !! thats a mighty fine coat your wearing in "rock it elite"s presentation photograph !! i bet you was wearing it to make you feel like your still in the F.A.cup !!lol
Paul
15 March 2010
Hello again, it's me, sorry!
I forgot to wish all the doggies 'Good Luck' for tonight in the graded races and in the two competitions.
Paul, you never know you may have the 1-2 in the Puppy Trophy final with Rock It Rumble and Rock It Jazz - good luck to the girls.
Good Luck also to Farloe Hustler in the first heat of the Dual Distance - nice to see you have Tony's brother with you now as well.
That's it now ... over and out!
Shirl xx
15 March 2010
Well done on Sunday's results hope Kyla came off okay,Bomber Blue coming second was nearly the dream send off for his career!But Kinda Easy is a good dog who's fresh?
Anyway to Rock it Elite,you still taking him to Hall Green for the Gymcrack?
Good luck for tonight in the Puppy Final,I would love to see Rock it Jazz win as I was such a fan of her mother!Such I am following all her offspring in the track!
I may not have told you that I once owned a puppy by Blue Gooner(another Favourite of mine)She wasn't in the same mould as her dad and didn't make the track not for a want of trying!So nowadays with a mortgage and 2 kids I cannot afford one.Ilove to cheer home other people dogs,for they are the one's who keep this sport alive(and the kennel who love the dogs and job).
Your doing a great job on this site long may the winners keep coming!!!!!!!
Howard Alderton
15 March 2010
Just Like to wish Billy a very happy and deserved retirement.
He has been a great credit and ambasador to the kennel.
I walked him couple of times when walking my dog Molly when we were at the kennel a really lovely dog.
Budge em off the sofa mate.
John Harrison
15 March 2010
Hi
That was a great Mother's Day seeing our boy Rock It Elite (Ronnie) win his 1st open race, it was quite emotional, Thankyou to Paul & Esther & the team! Well Done Ronnie!!!!!
Also Thankyou to Bev & Rich for taking the photos and putting on the website, it was nice to meet you both.
Shirley - We are pleased we watched Billy's last race with you & Steve. It is sad but at least you can look forward to him moving home with you both, hopefully gets on well with Blue.
Lynne, Steve & Amy
14 March 2010
Dear All,
What do I start this Mothering Sunday afternoon blog with ...
How about with how great it was to see Rock It Elite (Ronnie to his friends) win his first Open race today at Hall Green - we're really delighted for Lynne, Steve & Amy. What an exciting time ahead it will be for you all and here's hoping the lovely fella keeps fit and healthy. Onwards and upwards - go go go Ronnie!
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Now moving along to the resident Chief IT superstar/cool dude, yes, I give you Mr. Rich Vicary! Rich is to be thanked (you total nutter)for the blog from our handsome 10 year old Blue (or Big Bad Blue as he's been nicknamed). Now I know this is supposed to be an site for racing dogs but Blue's ice cream cone had to be shared with you all ....!!! Cheer Rich - you're a star!
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And now to the kennel's roving photographer - Bev Bowles - thank you for all the shots you took of all our doggies today at the races. You're such a good girl Bev as you didn't get a chance to watch the racing at all being totally engrossed in taking the shots with, what can only be called a hindrance (as opposed to a help - LOL) from your young apprentice, yes, Henry Paul Sallis - maybe a young Steve Nash in the offing who knows ...!!! LOL - Paul/Esther, for goodness sake will you buy the lad his own camera before the next race meeting (haha).
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And, finally, thank you to all our friends (Paul, Esther, Gary, Rich, Bev, Dave G, Lynne, Steve and Amy) for being there and adding to this special day sending off our own Bomber Blue (Billy to his friends) as he hangs up his racing paws now for a well earned rest on a sofa in Esher.
Thank you also to everyone who has sent us good wishes via text/email or through this site - it's been great.
Winning would have been the cherry on the cake, but we'll take the 2nd to the St. Leger winner as a fitting end to his career.
Till the next time ...
As ever,
Shirl & Steve xxx
13 March 2010
Hey, Blue here, just thought I'd post a picture of myself. Look what my owners have made me wear ! I can't even go outside and strut my stuff now - I look a right plonker !!
Over and out for my first ever blog.
Blue (Big Bad Blue to his friends)
13 March 2010
Paul - with Esther shirking on her duties it is no wonder Ýou haven't been on Sky for a while; you wouldn't want a creased shirt now would you.
Shirl - We are going to the kennels next Saturday so will unfortunately miss you this weekend. if you can give our doggies a hug it would be appreciated.
Hope all goes well at the weekend and I am sure we will all catch up soon.
Simon
13 March 2010
Ah, thanks Lynne. I just love blogging- as you can see - but didn't you know I had a degree in 'RnB' (rubbish & blogging LOL)- looking forward to seeing you, Steve & Amy on Sunday.
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Now just to up date you on the old fella - no not Steve - but Old Blue boy at home. He had his operation to remove the corn yesterday and he's home safe and sound. You always worry more because he's 10 and a quarter but he's been so very brave, bless him! He has a huge pink and purple bandage on his paw and when I sent the pic to Rich and he said it looked like he was wearing an ice-cream - poor blue!
It looks like we won't make it to the kennels tomorrow - sorry - but we'll just go to Hall Green for the racing on Sunday. We've booked the lodge at HG for Saturday night and we can take Blue with us so we'll see everyone at the track Sunday morning - it will be like the 'Sallis Owners Reunion Club' haha. See you all there - really looking forward to it!
As every,
Shirl xx
13 March 2010
Hi Shirley
I love reading your blogs! Glad to hear it wasn't Steve going to the vets!! Looking forward to catching up on Sunday! Sorry have sent you somemore emails.
Just want to say regarding "Door" Paul should of opened the door for you in the first place!!!! like men should DO!!!!!!!
Anyway we are looking forward to seeing our Ronnie on Sunday, see you all there.
Lynne, Steve & Amy
12 March 2010
Hi Shirley
I love reading your blogs! Glad to hear it wasn't Steve going to the vets!! Looking forward to catching up on Sunday! Sorry have sent you somemore emails.
Just want to say regarding "Door" Paul should of opened the door for you in the first place!!!! like men should DO!!!!!!!
Anyway we are looking forward to seeing our Ronnie on Sunday, see you all there.
Lynne, Steve & Amy
11 March 2010
Evening All,
Well, well Mr. Sallis - looks like the BBQ is definitely on then. Will you're PA be organising it for you ...LOL!! You'll have to work your magic on the wookie - you're good with hairy beasts I've heard :)
I hope you hid the ironing board and the hoover from Esther before you sent your blog otherwise you'll be looking like them - does anyone know where the steam iron is? hahah!!
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Simon, thanks for the blog and the info - I do like to know the little 'ins and outs' so to speak.
You're quite right - its great when you fall in with decent people within the Greyhound Industry who work hard and only do their best for you and your dogs - far too many people have the wrong motive and have no scruples when it comes to money. Some of them would rob their grandmothers without a second glance - truly terrible behaviour. Anyway, enough of that, this blogging business is for frivolous chat and nonsense, something I am very good at!
Are you going up to the kennel this Saturday (13th)? We're trying to get there, if we can, on Saturday, so we may see you. Steve doesn't want to be rushing up to HG on Sunday morning. We can stay at the HG lodge on Saturday night because we can bring Blue - he has to go to the vet tomorrow (Blue, not Steve) cos we think he has a corn. If he has, they'll remove it so it just depends how he gets over it - poor old fella (Blue, not Steve) - will let you know on the blog later in the week - keep a look out!
Thanks for your good wishes for Billy - it will be quite emotional (for me anyway) so I just hope he gets T1 or T2 - he won't be running from any other trap I can tell you that now (hang on, am I going Green ...LOL).
As for the dog basket - how did you know Steve had his own wookie shaped one!!! :).
I hope you and your family enjoy Sunday - you should also be getting your wife breakfast in bed - just like Paul will be doing for Esther .... LOL!!!
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Shirl xx
10 March 2010
hello all !!
mmmmm a bbq sounds good to me (as long as the wookie cooks)
shirley whirley, you know i am always nice to you lol, bye the way ive fixed the door in question with my handy little screwdriver thank you very much !!lol
dave w
thanks for your support dave , yes the rock it girls are doing very well and certainly wetting my appetite for an invaision on wimbledon in december (oaks) its one i really want to win so fingers crossed
simon
can you give esther a motivational speech please , i havnt seen her with the hoover or the ironing board for ages !!!
andy
dont worry to much about shirleys unbelievible strength!! its quite impressive really, just dont make her angry , you wouldnt like her when shes angry !!lol
good bye all , keep on blogging along
see you sunday
paul
10 March 2010
Hi Shirl
It would appear Delly is really starting to come in to her own at Paul's and seems mad keen. It looks like a few of us will be heading up to the kennels next Saturday so something to look forward to.
Delly basically got her name from the kennels she was bred at - Delwood Farms in Sheffield. Normally all the dogs and b!tches bred and kept by Elaine Wood at the kennels are given the Delwood prefix (Delwood Senior, Delwood Robbo etc). However as part of the purchase of Delly we were able to use the Drink Up prefix but kept the Delwood aspect of the name as part of it.
Was gonna say it was on the basis of a fortune teller giving us the name of the next Oaks or the 2011 Derby winner so we decided to nick it first but not half as exciting as that (although fingers crossed for those).
Having been in the dogs for a few years now and been led up the garden path on more than one occassion it really is refreshing to have met and to deal wtih some honest and genuine people.
As you say Zorro is a hard act to follow but due to various hard luck stories the syndicate didn't have any runners on the ground at all for a while so as long as the dogs are enjoying it we can have no qualms.
I am looking forward to the summer BBQ - you just need to convince Mr Sallis.
Best of luck for Sunday and hopefully Billy, as he has always done, can make you guys proud. He is going to get a well earned retirement and I am sure he will be spoilt rotten - I can see it now with Billy lying next to you on the sofa and Steve in the dog basket at your feet. Unfortunately I couldn't sell the idea of going to the dogs on Monthers Day so I guess it is the local Harvester for me but I am sure I will be able to hear the cheering and chanting all the way down the M40!!
Simon
10 March 2010
Hello All,
Kleenex box away now - came over all soppy last night but I've composed myself(at least until Sunday) - I'm such a muppet I know - so here we go ...
Andy,
I'm really a very gentle, shy, likeable sort of woman (Paul, please be quiet - no one was asking you for a comment ... LOL). Seriously though, I promise with my hand on my heart not to pull the doors of their hinges when I get over to yours - honest - just make sure the tea's up to scratch (haha).
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Now Simon, don't you get started on my demolition exploits as well or Steve will be hiring me out like a JCB digger... LOL!
Great news about Zorro. Like you say, us oldies like the sun to warm our bones - physical exercise, what's that when its at home ...
I think I met your 'Delly' the last time we were up at the kennels - she looked pretty lively to me. By the way, why did you choose 'Delwood' for her name? Hope you don't mind me asking, I'm just curious, that's all. I like knowing how people arrive at their choice of names.
Good luck with both Hawk and Delly - lets hope they have a great racing career - Zorro is a hard act to follow but as long as you enjoy what they do in their own right, that's all its about, don't ya think?
I haven't forgotten about the Summer BBQ by the way - I will be on the case later in the year so stand ready with your apron and tongs you will be given your order in due course ... LOL.
Hope to see you all soon.
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Finally, on this blog, Mandy how the devil are you keeping? It's been ages since we last met - it must have been Esther's birthday last May! How have all the doggies settled in at home? Have you got any room to move, and what about when the weather gets better and they all want ice-cream - you'll be keeping the industry in business all on your own ... LOL. Please blog back - I'd love to hear form you.
That's all for now folks!
Shirl xx
9 March 2010
Its nice to continually read that things are going well, especially in the current climate that our sport is going through.
For anyone looking in it is obvious that something is being done correctly and for this you are now reaping your rewards with new owners coming in whilst other kennels are struggling, I take my hat off and long may it continue guys.
Congrats again on getting Rock It Jazz through to her 3rd little final, who knows she may be luckier this time around and it would not be undeserved.
Good luck with the new inmates and hopefully a few more shall follow.
Dave Wood
8 March 2010
Hi Paul,
I've just read your blog (between the tears and kleenex) and want to say 'Thank You' from the bottom of my heart for the lovely words you said about our Billy.
You and Esther have cared for him throughout his racing career as if he were your own and we can't thank you enough for all that you've done for him and for us (not forgetting for one minute everyone else at the kennels).
Steve and myself have had such a wonderful time throughout Billy's racing career and we count ourselves to have been very privileged. We've enjoyed every minute of the whole experience. On top of all that, we've met and made friends with so many lovely people and we've got memories we'll never forget.
We're looking forward to seeing you and all Bomber Blue's friends on Sunday at Hall Green - finishing off where it all began!
As ever,
Shirl & Steve xxx
8 March 2010
you have got me worried now Paul. I better go and practice my tea making dont want Shirley getting upset and start pulling my house down.... ;)
Andy
8 March 2010
Hi Shirl
Spoke to Paul last week and Zorro has been given the green light, so we are all chuffed. We will be waiting til the weather gets warmer for the lad - getting older I realise the benefits of warm weather when doing any form of physical exercise. I can get a hamstring strain doing up my laces in the Winter!! He owes us absolutely nothing and has given us so many fantastic memories to look back on (which I frequently do - the wonders of Sky+ and the internet).
We have got 2 other pups with Paul at the moment - Drink Ups Hawk who is 16 months and Delwood (Delly) who is 13 months. Hawk will hopefully be trialling in over the next couple of weeks and Delly is just starting her handslips so fingers crossed there are exciting times ahead.
A few of us hope to be visiting the kennels in the next couple of weeks to see how the troops are getting on and to give them some form of motivational speech.
May be doing some renovations round my house in the next few mionths Shirl so if I need any walls knocked down, doors ripped out etc I will give you a buzz.......
Good luck to all who have racers this week.
Simon
7 March 2010
Paul Sallis you're an awful devil altogether. The incident with the door was so funny and, yes, you did come into the bungalow and find me with the hall door in my hands but there's an explanation, honestly!
Andy don't fret, I promise to keep my hands in my pockets when I come visiting ... LOL
Mind you, if there was a man in the house that was handy with a screwdriver, the door wouldn't have been 'proped' into position in the first place now would it .... LOL xx
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Bev, it would be great to see you at Hall Green next Sunday if Billy gets in. We're thinking of going up to Hall Green on Saturday night and staying over and then going racing on Sunday. Blue's not been in the best of form so we don't really want to take him to the kennels and we can't get up early on Saturday anyway because of other commitments.
Let's hope it works out the way we hope. xx
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Paul, I forgot to ask when we spoke in the week, but how's Zorro getting on? Simon, your little girl looks nice (sorry, I've forgotten her name) we saw her when we were up at the kennels a couple of weeks ago. How old is she now?
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7 March 2010
Hi Bev,
kiki is trialling tues morning , il will confirm this with the rm on monday as she was only a reserve when she was off colour.
Paul
7 March 2010
shirley shirley shirley CALM DOWN WOMAN!!!!!!!
Andy be very careful letting the little irish lady into your house, be careful of your doors ! she pulled mine off its hinges ! super girl or the incredible hulk ! i dont know but the likeness to the latter .......lol
Paul
6 March 2010
Hi Paul,
I was just wondering when Kiki was likely to be out again...?
If she was out on Saturday we did think about coming up to Nottingham on Saturday night, staying over and then heading to Hall Green on Sunday.
Otherwise it'll just be HG on Sunday.
Bev
6 March 2010
Evening All,
Mr. Sallis - where the devil are you? Your public need to hear your thoughts and wise words via the blog - get on with it ... LOL :) x
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Hi Andy,
I've always said that behind a good man is an even better woman as your Jo is proving ... hahah. Will get your number and give you a bell. I love little puppies - don't let them grow up too quickly. I think Esther puts hers in a grow bag because they sprout so quickly (LOL) and I can't wait to see the big lad - Colin - for a cuddle.
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Hiya Lynne,
Good to hear from you here and at work - loved the funnies! Sorry I didn't get a chance to answer you today - Friday's are usually pretty hectic to say the least!
Yes, it will be great to catch up if all our boys and girls get a race on Mother's Day - it's been ages since we last met up, and as for the football - well I think a netball team would beat Chelsea at the moment .... oh heck I can hear Paul from here :) :)
Hope to see you, Steve and Amy in a week's time - if we're lucky! xx
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Mr. & Mrs. Norwood, as Lynne said, really nice to see you blogging for the first time. It's really easy and such fun. I hope all is well with all your doggies at home.
Lets hope that Katella is doing well - he's very fast by all accounts. Your little girl - louanchlo - is doing alright for herself. I had a cuddle the last time we were up at the kennels. She's very pretty, bless her!
I think all of us who have a pup from Abbey's first litter should be proud of how the young ones are doing.
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Hiya Rich,
Thanks for putting on all the pics you've been sent from various owners - they really look good, don't they?
I loved Kyla's pics - fantastic shots but then that's what we've all come to expect from Steve Nash - he's the best in the business.
I hope Lewis and Kimmy are both well.
Looking forward to seeing you and Bev again soon. xx
That's all for now folks!
Shirley xx
5 March 2010
Hi Shirley
yes get my number from Paul and give me a call, cant promise it being a good cup of tea but will do my best.;)
Sure Colin will be glad to see you he has well and truly settled in now.
to be honest im lucky with the pups as my brood is such a good mum she takes care of most things, will even run round the garden with a lure for them to chase, Jo my misses also covers alot doing their nails etc so its pretty much all fun for me, ;) Rich has added a couple of pics for me to my owners page, 1st litter of looneys, jojo, united etc 12-14mnts and also a couple of the new pups,
just named 3 more looneys yesterday out in Ireland at the mo went up the gallop for 1st time yesterday and all chased hard so fingers croosed.
good luck
Andy
5 March 2010
Hi
We will go to Hall Green to see our boy Rock It Elite run on Mother's Day if he gets in, Can't wait to give him a cuddle. Shirley it will be good if you & Steve can make it, haven't seen you for ages, it will be great if Billy is running aswell as Ronnie!
Good to see Mr & Mrs Norwood blogging!!!!!
Sorry Esther! Steve told me off as I spelt your name wrong in my last blogg didn't mean too!!!!
Paul - Steve said may the BEST team win on Sunday - Go STOKE!
Lynne & Steve & Amy
4 March 2010
hi paul/esther and all good to see all your hard work is paying off as you can tell this is the first time of blogging. just a small question do you
know how KATELLA is doing in ireland
dave/christine
4 March 2010
Evening All,
Rich, just watched the video of Kyla's emphatic win again - we're all smiling now ... haha. You should put the presentation shot on the video as well - you've recorded it and no, you don't look like a 'Yeti' a happy Bunny, maybe! My Steve said he went to all the trouble of shaving off the fuzz and then he's not even on there ... LOL
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Andy Gavin, lovely to hear from you and thank you for your kind invitation to drop in for a cuppa - always the way to my heart a good cup of tea! If you don't mind, I'll get your mobile number from Paul and give you a call sometime soon and make arrangements - that's scared you now - LOL. As you say, I really hope Colin finds himself a lovely squishy sofa to rest his bones on, bless him. Glad to hear that mum and babies are doing well - it's exciting with the little ones around. It must keep you and your wife really busy.
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Keep us all posted Paul with the doggies heading to Hall Green on Mother's Day. If Billy gets a race we'll definitely come up.
I'll get a chance of another cuddle with 'Ronnie' - Lynne & Steve, will you be going to watch him race? Let me know what you intend to do. It would be great to all meet up. Oh, how exciting for you - Paul thinking of entering him for the Gymcrack later in the year, wow!
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Over to you now Paul, what do you fancy chatting about next?
As ever,
Shirley xx
4 March 2010
Thanks howard , rock it elite did trial at wimbledon last night and went well, im just getting him some experience at the moment and he will be heading for hall green on mothers day for a puppy race with a view to run him in the gymcrack later in the year.
Paul Sallis
4 March 2010
Great win by Kyla last night!
How come you didn't put Rock it elite into the ladbroke puppy derby?
Did he trial last night?
Oh!for a lottery win love my own greyhounds!
Hope everybody dogs stay sound and Be lucky
Howard Alderton
3 March 2010
Hi Shirley
Elite did do very well, yes he is adorable you can't help but love him, we are very pleased with him, sorry you can't take him home.
Hi Paul & Ester
What next for Elite? Thanks for the photos of Rock it Charlie Ester.
stoke city fa cup winners 2010 !!!!!!
Steve & Lynne
3 March 2010
GOOD MORNING ALL AND WHAT A FINE MORNING IT IS TOO !!!!!
I finally finished watching the race for the 15th time about 3ish last night but surprisingly I'm not that tired at the moment ! It really was a great night for Bev and myself, and all involved. Despite a horrendous journey up, the drive home seemed very easy !
I'd like to say a big thankyou for getting her spot on last night. Luck shone our way for a change, although she made her own luck being 4l in front at the 1st bend and I don't think she would of been caught had anything slipped round behind her trouble free! :-)
Good to meet Gary and Caz last night. Thoroughly nice people who you can tell care for the dogs which is great to know as an owner in the kennels. Gary is the EXACT opposite to Paul......where did you go so wrong Paul !? LOL
Anyways, thankyou to the team again, it makes all those other cr@ppy nights there worth it ! Most of all, thankyou to Kyla who is showing everyone(and on TV too!) why we all thought so highly of her all this time.
Thanks for the support on the vocals last night to Shirley and Steve ! I'm not to sure why Bev screams on the run up! lol
Hope Tony is all ok. I thought he might just of squeezed round at the 1st but couldnt get a great run. As long as he is off sound, ready to rock and roll another day, thats all that matters!
Cheers
Rich
3 March 2010
Okay Mr. Sallis,
10 'witches' as you lovingly refer to'Charlies Angels' ... very funny and oh so very brave! Well as there's not a hope in Hell of Cameron Diaz racing up to Derbyshire, 10 witches is all you're going to get!!!! LOL
Now on to more important issues, what a great result for Kyla last night at Wimbledon. GO KYLA, GO KYLA, GO KYLA. Rich, have you gone to bed yet..???
She ran an absolutely fantastic race - out and gone, catch me if you can (but they couldn't) and how sweet the victory was for her. She's not been lucky at Wimbledon before but by golly she showed them a clean pair of paws last night.
Well done to all of you at the Kennels and to Rich and Bev it was a privilege to be there and share in the success on Sky night too - Thank You both.
Paul you will have noticed the clean shaven 'Wookie' and the 'Lady in Red' on the podeum - well it may be the only chance me and himself get to muscle in on TV - shame there wasn't an interview last night - I might still be there ... LOL.
Poor Tony didn't get the rub of the green this time round but as long as he's off safe and sound that's all that matters.
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We met Rock It Elite after the racing last night - didn't he do well (I sound like Bruce Forsyth - thank God I don't have his chin -haha-). He's a lovely playful dog - Lynne, I wanted to take him home with me.
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By the way, whose the new 'lad' you have working with you, Gary's his name I think - very charming, I hope to see him again soon!! :):):)
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So Paul, you want to discuss a variety of topics on your blog. How about knitting patterns - seen any decent ones lately (knit one, purl one)... haha haha haha LOL!!
Thats all for now folks!
As ever,
Shirley
2 March 2010
Dont want to talk about Football eh Paul? How do you think I feel, we got hammered 5-1 saturday so count yourself lucky! Boo or clap JT tomorrow night? What does everyone think? World must be going mad as it needed an Irishman to get us out of the poo in the cricket against that world superpower...... Bangladesh! hmmmm
Good luck at the 'Don tonight!
Regards
Andy Ince
2 March 2010
Looks like we've another smart little bitch puppy on our hands with Diva - that's 3 wins and a second out of her only 4 races now, and probably up to A1 next time. Well done all!
From a personal point of view, nice to see Pluto get his head in front last night as well - thanks to everyone for all the hard work.
Hopefully see some people at the kennels soon.
All the best
Dave G
2 March 2010
Dont you just luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv it when a plan comes off, Citys players must have been dancing in the drssing rooms after that result and I cannot believe for 1 minute that anyone could expect Bridge to shake JT's hand, surprised he never felled him during the game.
Well done with Diva again today, that sectional was blinding and she looks like she has a fair future ahead, testimony of the good work put in by the kennel
Dave Wood
2 March 2010
Hi All
hope you had a nice trip Shirley,
was waiting for you to get back has been quiet on here just lately, good luck to bomber hope he can pick you up some more nice wins soon, the pups are getting very big now nice shape eat everything and chase anything so all good at the mo. once paul has a place for them hopefully will be up at the farm before to long so you can take a look at them, mum is great she loves it.
Colin has settled in well, as you say a very nice dog hopefully can get him a nice sofa to enjoy soon. You know you and Steve are more than welcome to pop in anytime you are in the area ill even make you a cup of tea...
glad to hear you are not talking about football Paul rubish game anyways... ;)
Good luck tonight i was supprised that you didnt get in the Juvinile,
Hope you have a bit of steak ready for Jojo after the way he moved over and let Rumble come through today... Good time aswell,
do you think Jojo would have a chance in sprints ? he is a bit stuck in the grade at the mo and 05.07 sec must have a chance ????
good luck to all
Andy Gavin
2 March 2010
Hi shirl!!
Thanks for ALL your comments, id been thinking the same thing that it gone very quiet on here .
i will look after "charlie" very well as the thought of 10 witches chasing me scares the hell out of me !!
TO ALL YOU LOVELY OWNERS!!!!
please use the feedback page and that goes for any visitors to the site aswell , i know some of the regulars from nottingham look at the site so please GIVE US A SHOUT..please feel free to chat about anything..for example im ready to talk dogs or any sport apart from FOOTBALL as i dont like "footie" anymore :-( after saturdays performance!!
regards
Paul sallis
1 March 2010
Good Morning all.
Happy St. David's Day to any Welsh owner at the Kennel.
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Well now the blog's been very quiet hasn't it? I thought I'd better get it moving along again and I'll start by wishing good luck to Kyla and Tony for tomorrow night at Wimbledon. We'll pop along to give them a cheer round. Rich & Bev, will you be coming along? I'll text you later Rich - you have been warned (haha!).
Do you want me to get the Wookie to shave again - not sure whether its good luck or not - I'd hate him to pick up the trophies looking scruffy ... LOL :) :)
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Nice chatting with you yesterday Paul - Spring must be in the air as you were in good form :) You just remember to talk nicely to Rock It Charlie or the girls will be down there to sort you out ... what a lovely boy he is. Thanks for the pics Ess, Leah can't wait to see him again. We'll arrange a Saturday and let you know.
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It's lovely to see Rock It Elite and Rock It Louanchlo doing so well. The Ellis and Norwood households must be jumping for joy - well done, isn't it exciting...? Good luck to Ronnie in his trial at wimbledon tomorrow. I don't think we'll get their early enough to see him trial but we'll see if Esther can bring him back out afterwards so we can say hello to him.
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Andy (loony) how are you doing? How's your little doggies getting on with her pups? I bet they're getting big now. Paul told me that you have Colin with you - I loved Colin he's soooooo very handsome. I really hope he gets to find a good home. Please let me know how he gets on.
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Hope all the doggies on sick leave are getting better and all the doggies resting get to enjoy themselves.
Good luck to all the racers this week home and away.
I really hope Billy gets a nice race for himself tomorrow. Paul, I hope he gets a chance for a race at Romford in the not too distant future. As you said yesterday, he loves racing it's just what's in his head regarding his confidence now. While he likes it, we'll let him keep going.
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Thats all for now folks!
As ever,
Shirley xxx
15 February 2010
Glad to see that the kennels are still pumping out the winners, keep it up..
Heres a link that may be of use to some of you as it shows just how well, in comparison with other trainers, that Paul, Esther and team are doing.
http://www.questhousekennels.co.uk/page3/page13/page13.html
Dave Wood
10 February 2010
Thank you mr coleman, we are really pleased with the youngsters at notts, i was delighted to see diva win well as we also have a pup out of lena's next litter ! lol
Paul
10 February 2010
kyla was very unlucky last night rich,if she had got around the 1 dog im sure it would been a matter of how far !
Zorro unfortunatley came off lame and we will have to see if we can get him back, he seemed to ease up out of the 2nd bend and was never traveling well from then on.
Ive just put "titans" name forward for the £5000 invitation race at wimbledon so fingers crossed he gets in, it was a cracking trial last night ( 27.53 first look )beating kinda ready whoever he is !!! lol
Paul
10 February 2010
Well done from a Nottingham owner on your recent achievements both at home and away. The Open dogs are in cracking form and your young pups are really going well on the graded front. From a selfish point of view I was delighted to see Rock It Diva open her account so decisively, as I own a pup from the next litter of Droopys Lena. Diva looks a nice prospect.
Richard Coleman
10 February 2010
How much cr@p luck can one dog have around Wimbledon, I'm starting to think Kyla will never win round there !?! I'm really starting to dislike the place !
Well Done to Wayne and family for Blade on Monday! Hope he goes well in the Final.
Hope Zorro is ok this morning !
Rich
8 February 2010
thank you very much mr alderton, im glad you enjoy the site, we are very pleased with it, thanks to "frosty" and rich vicary for all there hard work !!
Paul
7 February 2010
This site is fantastic,found it thorough greyhound-data could be my discovery of 2010!!!
Followed the dogs Saturday 2 debutants one winner good price
Fabulous!
The content is very good on here I hope it continues!
10 out of 10
Howard Alderton
5 February 2010
Whoop Whoop
Been off the site for a while with so many things going on but an absolutely excellent result for the kennel on Tuesday night - didn't get along to watch due to work commitments but managed to catch it on Sky. What a run by both Tony and Kyla - connections must be soooo pleased.
Anyway Paul will see you Sunday with the latest addition to the kennel. Not sure if your computer is working too well and you may want to get it fixed as it seems to be mistyping numbers!!
Best of luck to those who have runners over the coming period (although with the form the kennel is in luck is no longer required).
Simon
4 February 2010
OI OI OI !!!!!!!!
less of the micky taking, im only 27 ! yes 27.... ive had a very hard life!! lol and you lot had better get your money out and buy some open racers if we are going to make top 6 !
p.sallis
4 February 2010
Well done all, superb performances all round.
I showed faith and had the quinela (sorry forecast) which paid 35-1 so fair play to Kyla for holding off the 1.
Thanks for loading the full video Rich. Being in the US, I only get to see the racing on 24dogs nowadays so its good to see the presentation and hear the words of the wisdom from the young(?) trainer.
Good luck to all and long may the success continue.
Matt B.
3 February 2010
Video from last nights amazing feat is now up in the video section. Here
Rich
3 February 2010
well done to the kennels for a great 1-2 in the Arc last night, both dogs run very well and whether the favourite got in trouble or not dont think he would have caught them.
good to meet you Rich and sure your bitch will bring you plenty more excitement in the future she ran a great race.you must be very proud of what she has shown in the comp, from 12's in the 1st round to 4's for the final....
better go and get a price now on this great young trainer being trainers champ 2011.
Andy
3 February 2010
Thanks everyone, it certainly was a night to remember,very proud of what we are achieving and must say a big thank you to esther, shes the best number two you could ever wish for,also the staff , emma ,claire and roger who all play a part in a fantastic team i have here.
Many thanks to all the well wishers
regards
P.Sallis
3 February 2010
Congratulations to all the team on last nights phenominal success in the Arc!!
Its been an amazing couple of weeks for us with our girl, she exceeded all expectations we had and she has done us so proud. To own Kyla has been an absolute pleasure and everything she has achieved to date is because of the hard work the team put in for which we cannot thank you enough.
I'm not gonna lie, obviously I wanted to win last night ! LOL But I'm really pleased we were beaten by Tony, the better dog on the night. Congratulations to Ted who I know this will mean so much to.
Hopefully, when Paul finishes staring at the presentation jacket, eating his lunch time Maccy Dee's and watching the Sky replays we will get a newsletter up ! ha ha ha
I'll get the video of the race up on the website as soon as possible this evening, although I think we'll leave off the pre-race interview where Paul made out I moaned as much as Shirley ! :-) He should be lucky Bev don't ring him !
Good to finally meet Wayne and Andy last night too. Blade ran well, just found trouble at the wrong point when starting to get into his flow.
As Hobbsy said on TV last night "Take a bow, Paul Sallis".
Well done, you thoroughly deserve it.
All the best, Rich
3 February 2010
As Tony Tiger would say ........ Where's my bowl of Frosties ... they're Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat -
Hope Tony Titan gets some Frosties this morning - he deserves them!
Great Final Team!
The Wookie (aka Steve Allison)
2 February 2010
THAT ARC FINAL WAS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT .... go go ROCK IT KENNEL - Well done Tony and Kyla - Paul how fantastic was that, first and second in the Arc Final - amazing!
Rich and Bev you must be so proud of Kyla she ran a cracking race and so nearly made it - what a great performance by your girl. She well and truly deserved to be in the final. Extra treats for her this weekend!
And to Tony, absolutely magnificent from start to finish - just shows what a good dog you have there.
Hope Norman and Blade have come home fit - such a shame Blade got pushed about on the bend he was running so well at that point, and poor Norman just ran out of steam bless him.
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I won't have a chance to blog again as I'm off to Ireland for a week on Thursday so you'll have some peace and quiet. Just want to wish Billy good luck on Friday - I'll be thinking about him on the night!
As ever,
Shirl & Steve xxx
2 February 2010
Hi All
Good luck to both dogs in the final tonight at Swindon, hope to be geeting down their to watch it just got to find some gloves and scarf etc dont think their is anywhere colder.
Also good luck to any other runners this week lets hope to good run continues,
Andy
1 February 2010
May I be the first to say good luck to the Arc Finalists tomorrow night (and to all the other runners this week!)
Don't know if any contributors here get on to the greyhoundscene forum, but there's a Rock It double for January - with Jazz Bitch of the Month and Watch Dog of the Month - both recording hat-tricks at Notts. Well done all.
Dave G
31 January 2010
Afternoon All,
Well, Paul, what a great result in Friday's semi-final to get Tony and Kyla thru to the final on Tuesday - great stuff! Such a shame for Norman, bless him, but isn't it good to see him racing so well after such a long lay off. Let's hope he does well next time out.
We wish you all the very best for next Tuesday's final - fingers and toes crossed for a great night.
Rich & Bev, have a great night guys. You must both be so very proud of Kyla she's running so very well now, bless her. I expect we'll hear you both from here on Tuesday night! lol :)
Good luck also to Swift Blade on the night. Wayne, will you be going to watch him?
Hope all the doggies at Nottingham go well during the coming week.
Speak to you soon.
As ever,
Shirl & Steve xx
30 January 2010
Well done to everyone at the kennels on getting titan +
kyla to the arc final !
Steve Ellis
29 January 2010
thanks pezza! hows it going down there in sunny brighton ?
nice to hear from you old friend...say hello to everyone for me, take care mate
p.sallis
28 January 2010
Hey mate
Nice to see you doing so well mate keep up the good work always knew you had the heart to push a good kennel.
All the best for the new year bud.
Pezza.
25 January 2010
Blimey
If there is anytime to be a part of the kennel it seems to be now. I am even thinking about re-mortgaging the house to start laying money on the Sallis dogs - would be safer than in the banks at the moment.
Best of luck to the runners at Nottingham tonight and to those that have progressed in the Arc - another Sky meeting may well be looming and seeing as it is up the road it may well be worth going along to add my support.
Shirl - I like the idea of a summer barbie for the owners - think you are best placed to talk Mr Sallis in to such an event; if I remember from our conversation you offered to cook the grub.
Let the good times roll.....
Simon
24 January 2010
Morning All,
Message to all Bloggers .... where the devil are you ...??
Thought I'd log on this morning and the page would be full with messages for the Messiah (aka Paul Anthony Sallis) and his trusty side kick Rock It Driver (aka Esther. What a great result last night at Swindon. He went, he saw, he conquered ...lol
Three through to the semi-final, two winning their heats, now that can't be bad. We watched it on line and shouted so much Blue could hardly get a wink of sleep - and anyone who has a greyhound at home knows how much they like their sleep!
We were really impressed with how well Kyla won her heat and good old Norman won really well when you think that he's been off the track since September. Tony was really unlucky not to make it a hatrick for the kennel but really battled on well to get 2nd - never gave up, bless him!
Spoke to Rich on the phone afterwards and if ever anyone was on cloud 9 then he definitely was - congrats to you both (Rich & Bev) enjoy every moment it makes it all worthwhile - boy this will be a long week till you get to Friday!!
Good luck to all the doggies at Nottingham tomorrow night (special hugs to Billy). Paul, how about 1, 2, 3 in the puppy final...!
Rock It Kennel is well and truly Rockin.
As ever,
Shirl & Steve xxx
23 January 2010
Hello All,
Just wanted to wish you luck tonight in the next round of the Arc. Go go Kyla, Tony and Norman (aka Klockwork Kyla, Farloe Titan and Birchfield Hero)- good to see they're all in separate heats, so fingers and toes crossed.
Esther - hope to see you very soon. Can you believe January's nearly over and you've not had a sausage sandwich yet ...lol xx
As always nice to see the doggies continuing to do well at Notts - we'll be keeping an eye on the results on Monday night for the pups - three in the final 1st, 2nd, 3rd - now wouldn't that be a lovely result ... go Sallis, go Sallis, go Sallis! xx
As ever,
Shirl & Steve xx
20 January 2010
Videos are up on the website now!
Enjoy!
20 January 2010
Well done to everyone at rock-it kennels what a great night last night with dogs either winning or being very close !
THE KENNEL IS ON FIRE AT THE MOMENT LONG MAY IT LAST !
Steve Ellis
20 January 2010
Morning All,
Well what a night for the Team ... go Sallis, go Sallis go Sallis!!!
Let's start at the beginning shall we. We had a great night at Hall Green, even if I do say so myself.
It was lovely meeting Wayne and his family for the first time - yes, the Wookie and me gate-crashed the free buffet -free Bucks Fizz is not good on a work night! We thought that Swift Blade ran a cracking race and was a credit to you all. When you look at the time of the race and see just how close he was to coming 2nd ahead of the St. Leger winner, you've got to be proud of that. We're looking forward to meeting up with you all again soon.
Now then, what about Zorro. An absolutely brilliant race from him and, Paul, what a great training performance by you too - dare I say it, you're a genius ... there, its said and I know I'll live to regret it... lol
It was also the first time we've met Simon and the gang who own Zorro. Just imagine all the races Zorro and Billy were competing in during 2008 and we never actually met before - that's really strange! Hopefully we'll see you all again soon on the Zorro compaign - but without the Liverpool jokes, if you don't mind ... :) lol
We'll have to get Paul to organise a BBQ at the kennels in the Summertime - I'll supply the sausages Simon, you bring the beer .... :)
And now turning to our little fella Billy dog - we were just so thrilled that he had a good race for himself in a blistering time - Raving Black is on fire at the moment - and he came home safe and sound. It was nearly like the old days - well I certainly shouted loud enough didn't I!
YES, I KNOW THIS BLOG GOES ON BUT I HAVEN'T FINISHED YET ...
On to Swindon and the Arc. Again, another brilliant training performance by the top man ... so pleased for Rich & Bev with Klockwork Kyla - Rich, I bet you're both still smiling - couldn't get a bit of sense out of you last night on the phone (lol) and I think Paul's ears are still ringing from the shouting you did down the phone :)
Great also that Farloe Titan and Birchfield Hero to get through. We'll be cheering all the doggies on for the next round.
GO GO TEAM SALLIS - today the dog tracks of England, tomorrow the World ... haha!!
THE END
Shirl & Steve xxx
20 January 2010
What a night! In fact, coupled with Notts on Monday, it was a very good couple of days for the kennels. Well done to everyone at the kennels, the hard work you all put in shows!
Great runs from the team at Swindon. Titan looked a winner from moment he turned 2nd bend. Kyla was a smash and grab, get round the bend and hold on which is exactly what she did and Paul loved the commentary, just call me Motson from now on! Good old Norman (B.Hero) ran a blinder to qualify after so long off.
Speaking of layoffs, has that Zorro dog been away from the track injured or just on vacation? Showed no signs of the nasty injury and was pretty awesome winning his race tbh. A real credit to the hard work and patience again.
Perry was unlucky when just about to shoot around, got absolutely mullered. Billy and Blade both ran great races in defeat. Billy showed that sparkle again, which after last weeks bumpy ride was brilliant. Blade ran with real credit and showed he can handle himself in with the big boys. Beaten a neck for 2nd place by the St Ledger winner - not too shabby! :-) BTW, who the hell was that lady you could hear in all the races??????
All the best
Rich & Bev
20 January 2010
What can I say - absolutely bloomin' brilliant. Huge thanks to Paul, Esther and the rest of the gang for getting Zorro back and glad to see he still likes to do just enough to get over the line in first place. The result really is a credit to you guys.
Really nice to meet Shirley and Steve as well and with any luck Billy is coming back to some form. Will make sure we meet up again soon enough. From watching the rerun on Sky Sports it would seem the shouts of 'come on Billy' could probably be heard in Warwick.
Unlucky to Perry and Swift Blade but Blade ran a very creditable race and you should be very proud.
Also, congratulations to all the qualifiers for the Arc; some excellent runs there by all accounts.
Simon
19 January 2010
Hi All
TOnight is the big night for us as we get to see our lad (Zorro) back on the track. Fingers crossed he comes out of it in good nick and with the kennel seeming to be on fire at the moment there are fingers, toes and legs crossed that he does OK.
There should be a team of 6 of us going tonight and I know we are all bursting at the seams now....nervous (bricking it) and excited are most definitely a couple of the words you could use in the build up for tonight.
Best of luck to Perry and Billy tonight as well - will be there to cheer them home.
Simon
19 January 2010
Tremendous performance in getting all 3 puppies through to the final of the Futurity at Nottingham next Monday, and also for the three other winners last night.
Must say that the kennel is really firing at the moment.
Good luck to all at the different corners of the country tonight!
Dave G
19 January 2010
Hello All,
Just wanted to wish all the Rock It dogs racing over the next week good luck - they're certainly starting to make their mark at Nottingham, Paul - hope they do will in the competition tonight!
Well done to Swift Blade for getting through to the Prestige. You've all done a great job at the kennels getting him there - despite the awful weather conditions leading up to the heats last week. His owners must be buzzing right now!
Thanks for mentioning Billy, Simon. We're pleased to report that he came off exceptionally well despite the awful trap draw and despite the fact that he nearly fell over - bless him! It's about time the powers that be sorted out the seeding rules.
Billy is out in the supporting Opens tomorrow night as are two of our old favourites - Perry and Zorro. We'll be going up tomorrow night to watch the racing and to shout them home. We hope Zorro has a good first race back - you must be excited/nervous?
No doubt we'll be blogging again very soon.
As ever,
Shirley & Steve xx
Good luck to all the runners in the Arc and to Marvel at Sheffield.