BevLive: ducks ain’t chopped liver

I'm sorry to have to report that I'm  developing way more character here in Utah than anyone needs. Bill ran great, but we just didn't get it done. Hope we manage tomorrow.

It was very hot today, topping out in the mid 90s and not cooling until we finished running and the sun set. There were good runs all day.

Amanda ran early and had a really tough ewe who repeatedly challenged Ethel. Ethel handled her perfectly, taking her on the face when she really asked for it and otherwise getting on with the job.

Amanda's 79 remained second to Barbara Ray's great run with Queen. A nearly perfect go that got a well-deserved 89.

It's dark now and I'm out walking dogs in the cool evening after yet another great meal at Amanda'a. Big storm forecast for tonight followed by cooler weather. I run both dogs tomorrow and am hoping for a better outcome.

Hemp makes his move . . .

On a more positive, note Hemp reluctantly agreed to work the ducks in the first go around of that trial. In spite of spending half the run looking over the fence for sheep he's leading the field. Nice to be good at something!!!!

. . . and they're in. Duck soup!